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- Lucas: Welcome back to Learn Korean with Fexingo. I am Lucas. Luna: And I am Luna. It is episode two hundred thirty-one. Lucas: We are so glad you are here with us today. Luna: It feels like we just finished talking about autumn hobbies. Lucas: Right. We talked about hiking and reading books. Luna: But now the weather has changed completely. Lucas: Yes. The leaves are gone. And now it is winter. Luna: I love winter. But I am always cold. Lucas: So today we will talk about winter activities. Luna: And how to stay warm when it is freezing outside. Lucas: Let us start with what happens in the sky first. Luna: Oh, I know this one. Snow falls. Lucas: Exactly. In Korean, we say '눈이 와요'. Luna: '눈이 와요'. Let me try that. Lucas: Good. Listen again. '눈이 와요'. Luna: '눈이 와요'. It means snow is falling. Lucas: Perfect. When it snows, everything gets white. Luna: And then the ground gets hard. Like ice. Lucas: Yes. So our next phrase is about ice. Luna: Is it '얼음이 딱딱해요'? That sounds tricky. Lucas: It is a bit long, but very useful. '얼음이 딱딱해요'. Luna: Okay. '얼음이 딱딱해요'. Hard ice. Lucas: Yes. '얼음이 딱딱해요'. You can feel it under your feet. Luna: '얼음이 딱딱해요'. I hear that a lot on sidewalks. Lucas: Be careful when you walk. Slippery surfaces. Luna: Right. So if it is cold and icy, what do we do? Lucas: We need something warm inside. A drink. Luna: Hot tea. Yes. '따뜻한 차를 마셔요'. Lucas: That is exactly right. '따뜻한 차를 마셔요'. Luna: Let me say it slowly. '따뜻한 차를 마셔요'. Lucas: Very good. '따뜻한 차를 마셔요'. Warm tea. Luna: It feels so cozy after being outside in the snow. Lucas: It really does. Especially with friends. Luna: Do you think people like winter? Or hate it? Lucas: Some people hate the cold. But many enjoy it. Luna: How do we say 'it is good in winter'? Lucas: We use a simple pattern. '겨울에 좋아요'. Luna: '겨울에 좋아요'. Let me practice that. Lucas: Listen. '겨울에 좋아요'. Good in winter. Luna: '겨울에 좋아요'. I like the quiet atmosphere. Lucas: Yes. It is peaceful. Now, let us look at the ground. Luna: When snow piles up high, what do we call it? Lucas: We build things with it. Or just watch it stack. Luna: Ah, '눈을 쌓아요'. To pile up snow. Lucas: Correct. '눈을 쌓아요'. Make a snowman or just a mound. Luna: '눈을 쌓아요'. It looks fun for kids. Lucas: It is. But be careful not to catch a cold. Luna: So we have five phrases today. Let us review them. Lucas: First: '눈이 와요'. Snow is falling. Luna: Second: '얼음이 딱딱해요'. Ice is hard. Lucas: Third: '따뜻한 차를 마셔요'. Drink warm tea. Luna: Fourth: '겨울에 좋아요'. It is good in winter. Lucas: Fifth: '눈을 쌓아요'. Pile up snow. Luna: These are great for describing a snowy day. Lucas: They connect well with the autumn topics too. Luna: Like changing seasons from leaves to snow. Lucas: Exactly. Seasons change, but learning stays constant. Luna: I want to go outside and see the snow now. Lucas: Just put on a jacket. Don't slip on the ice. Luna: I will. And then come back for hot tea. Lucas: Sounds like a perfect plan. '따뜻한 차를 마셔요'. Luna: Yes. Staying warm is the most important part. Lucas: You are doing very well with these new words. Luna: Thank you, Lucas. I feel more confident. Lucas: Keep practicing them in your daily routine. Luna: Even if there is no snow where you live. Lucas: Exactly. Imagine the snow. Use your imagination. Luna: I can picture the white landscape clearly. Lucas: That is the spirit of language learning. Luna: It connects us to places we haven't been yet. Lucas: Well said. Now, a quick word about support. Luna: If Fexingo has been helping you make actual progress... Lucas: and you want to keep these episodes coming ad-free. Luna: You can support us at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Lucas: It helps us keep creating content for learners like you. Luna: Thanks for listening and supporting independent podcasts. Lucas: Back to our phrases. Remember '눈이 와요'. Luna: Snow is falling. Simple and beautiful. Lucas: And '얼음이 딱딱해요'. Watch your step. Luna: Safety first. Then warmth. Lucas: Drink that tea. '따뜻한 차를 마셔요'. Luna: It warms you from the inside out. Lucas: And remember, '겨울에 좋아요' if you enjoy it. Luna: Or maybe you prefer spring flowers still. Lucas: Everyone has their favorite season. Luna: Last one: '눈을 쌓아요'. Build something fun. Lucas: A snowman. Or just a pile of white powder. Luna: It brings back childhood memories. Lucas: Those are the best kinds of memories. Luna: I hope you try saying these all week long. Lucas: Repetition makes them stick. Trust the process. Luna: I am already dreaming of a snowy weekend. Lucas: Dream big. Speak small. Practice often. Luna: See you in the next episode with more Korean. Lucas: Take care and stay warm everyone.