#61: A Cozy Christmas Abroad - A Gentle Story in Korean

This special Christmas episode is a gentle Korean listening experience — no studying, no pressure, just listening and feeling.

In this episode, Eliza shares a short Christmas story in Korean about spending the holidays abroad. She reflects on the contrast between Christmas in Korea, which often feels quiet and low-key, and Christmas in France, where streets are filled with lights, trees, busy shops, and families preparing for holiday meals.

Told at an A2 friendly pace, this episode is perfect for Korean learners who want to relax, enjoy the sound of Korean, and connect emotionally with the language — especially during the holiday season.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

• A cozy Christmas story in easy, slow Korean
• Cultural reflections on Christmas in Korea vs abroad
• A gentle reminder that understanding everything is not required
• A calm listening practice you can enjoy anywhere
• A special Christmas gift for learners interested in living, working, or settling down in Korea

How to Use This Episode

• Listen while walking, resting, or enjoying a warm drink
• Focus on tone and feeling, not translation
• Let Korean wash over you naturally
• Enjoy it more than once if you like — no effort required

To celebrate the holidays, Eliza collaborated with other professionals who support foreigners in Korea to create a free resource bundle.

🎁 The Korea Success Resource Bundle includes free resources from:

• Korean teachers
• An expat coach living in Korea
• An entrepreneur who helps foreigners do business in Korea
• An entrepreneur who helps foreigners settle down in Korea

Each contributor shared one resource to help you study, work, do business, or build a life in Korea with more confidence.

👉 Download the bundle for free.

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