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리나쌤의 한국어 Lina's Korean Podcast

A solo podcast where a Korean teacher uses personal stories to explain cultural nuances and linguistic details beyond the textbook.

The brief

This is a solo-narrative podcast that acts as a cultural guide for Korean language learners. Host Rina-ssaem goes beyond grammar to explore the 'why' behind the language, discussing everything from the nuances of the Seoul dialect to the cultural significance of postpartum care centers. [TKt-m45cVf4, 0eYHGByb4TU] She structures episodes around a single theme, using personal anecdotes to make complex topics feel accessible and memorable.

Unlike many language podcasts focused on rote memorization, this show's strength is its use of personal narrative as a teaching tool. Rina's deep dives into specific cultural phenomena, explained through her own experiences, provide a rich, memorable context for learning.
— What makes it distinctive
§1 · The host

Who hosts this show

Hosted by '리나쌤' (Teacher Rina), this is an educational podcast for intermediate to advanced Korean learners. Rina is a certified Korean language instructor with a master's degree in Korean Language Education from Yonsei University or Ewha Womans University and experience teaching at the university level. She uses the podcast to explore cultural topics and linguistic nuances often missed in formal classes, frequently drawing from her own life—such as her pregnancy journey—to provide context for new vocabulary and expressions. [nrVhHW5uGV8, 0eYHGByb4TU]

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Credentials & credits

  • Master's in Korean Language Education (Yonsei University or Ewha Womans University)
  • Certified Korean Language Teacher
  • University Korean Language Instructor
  • Over 4 years of Korean teaching experience

Other ventures

  • Online Korean Classes (sdbdkr.com) [TKt-m45cVf4]
  • YouTube Channel Membership [0eYHGByb4TU]
  • Preply Tutor
  • AmazingTalker Tutor
§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

Country
KR
Region
east asia
§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

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  1. 01
    🤱 곧 엄마가 돼요! 한국의 출산 준비 (I'm Becoming a Mom! Preparing for Childbirth in Korea)

    Explains the unique Korean 'sanhujoriwon' (postpartum care center) system and the tradition of eating seaweed soup, all through the host's personal pregnancy journey. [0eYHGByb4TU]

  2. 02
    😲 서울 사람도 사투리 쓴다고? (People in Seoul Use Dialect, Too?)

    A practical linguistic deep-dive into the often-overlooked Seoul dialect, explaining how standard and non-standard forms are used in daily conversation. [TKt-m45cVf4]

  3. 03
    🤰리나쌤의 임신스토리 (Lina-ssaem's Pregnancy Story)

    Provides a rich vocabulary lesson on pregnancy in Korea, explaining everything from neologisms like '임밍아웃' (pregnancy coming-out) to early fetal development. [nrVhHW5uGV8]

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

How the host interviews

This is a solo-host, narrative podcast with no guest interviews. Rina speaks clearly at a moderate pace, making her easy for language learners to follow. Episodes typically begin with a brief personal update before transitioning into a structured exploration of a single cultural or linguistic topic.

Signature segments

  • · Opening phrase: '안녕하세요, 리나쌤의 한국어 팟캐스트, 리나입니다.' (Hello, this is Rina from Lina's Korean Podcast.) [0eYHGByb4TU, nrVhHW5uGV8]

Topics covered repeatedly

Korean language nuancesKorean cultureKorean dialectsPregnancy and childbirth in KoreaKorean food cultureSocial customs in KoreaModern Korean vocabularyKorean education system
§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party
Subscribers
50.7K
50,700
Avg views / video
7.4K
Trailing window
Total views
1.6M
1,619,112
Videos published
161
Sponsor readEstimated

The podcast is self-sponsored, primarily promoting the host's own Korean language classes available on her website and a paid YouTube membership for exclusive content. [TKt-m45cVf4, nrVhHW5uGV8]

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§8 · Contact

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§9b · FAQ

People also ask

AI-extracted researched answers · help us verify
What is the host's name and background?
The host is known as 리나쌤 (Rina-ssaem), or Teacher Rina. She is a certified Korean language teacher with a master's degree in Korean Education who has taught at the university level.
What is the format of the podcast?
It is a solo-narrative show with no guests or interviews. The host explains aspects of Korean language and culture, often using her personal experiences as examples.
Who is this podcast for?
It is designed for intermediate to advanced Korean language learners who want to understand the cultural context behind the language.
Is the podcast still active?
The host announced she was taking a break for childbirth in a March 2026 episode, so the podcast may be on a temporary hiatus. [0eYHGByb4TU]
Where can I listen to the podcast?
The podcast is available on YouTube and podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts.
Does the host offer classes?
Yes, Rina offers online Korean classes, which are promoted in the podcast episodes and linked via the website sdbdkr.com. [TKt-m45cVf4]
Last updatedJun 29, 2026Not yet host-verified
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§9c · Methodology

Sources & how this page was built

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  2. [02]리나 - AmazingTalker Profileen.amazingtalker.com
  3. [03]리나쌤의 한국어 Lina's Korean Podcast - YouTube Channelyoutube.com
  4. [04]리나쌤의 한국어 Lina's Korean Podcast - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
  5. [05]SDBD Korean - Class Websitesdbdkr.com
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