Welcome to Episode 2 of the Korean King Podcast! 🎧 In the last episode, I shared my English learning journey. Today, I’m talking about how I learned Chinese. Honestly, I had zero interest in Chinese until I was 27! I’ll share how a random trip to Qingdao changed my mind, how I survived studying for the HSK 5 test while working at a Goshiwon (a tiny Korean hostel) after my company went bankrupt, and the reality of doing my Master's degree in China. This podcast is 100% in Korean and spoken at a natural pace, making it perfect for intermediate learners to practice their Korean listening skills. Grab a drink and enjoy the story! ✨ ⏰ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Having zero interest in Chinese 1:12 My trip to Qingdao & A life-changing taxi ride 4:18 Deciding to study abroad in China at age 27 8:13 My company went bankrupt! Studying for HSK 5 in a Goshiwon 11:13 Getting into Shanghai Jiao Tong University 12:50 The reality of speaking Chinese & Fast native speakers 14:19 Why I teach on italki today & Outro 📺 Need subtitles? If you'd like to read along with Korean or translated subtitles, please send me a direct message! If you enjoyed my story, please leave a like and subscribe! Question for you: Have you ever experienced a time when native speakers talked too fast for you to understand? Share your story in the comments! 👇