10/30 International Trip

What was your first international trip?

1. spot: 장소, 관광지
ex> He went to all the night spots in town.

2. back then: 그때는
ex> She was skinny back then.

3. free up: ~의 규제를 풀다, 해소하다
ex> It will take at least two hours to free up the traffic jam.

4. book: 예약하다
ex> I'm calling to book a flight to New York.

5. itinerary: 여행 계획
ex> Did you print out the itinerary?
ex> You must plan your itinerary carefully before you leave.

6. very: 바로, 정말로
ex> This is the very chair I sat on that day.

* package holiday: 패키지 여행
* travel agent: 여행사 직원


@ What was the damage?  얼마였어?

1. I know all the great tourist spots in California.
2. We didn't have cell phones back then.
3. It's very difficult to book a hotel room in August.
4. I need a more detailed itinerary.

PE 10/29 Dressing For Fall

1. out of place: (특정한 상황에) 맞지 않는, 부적절한

ex> The struggling artist felt out of place in the company of wealthy folks at the Country Club.

ex> When Sarah immigrated to the U.S. from Korea, she felt out of place in her new school and environment.

2. stick out like a sore thumb:  눈에 띄다, 두드러지다

ex> Do you think I'll stick out like a sore thumb if I wear this hat to the party?

3. get away with: ~을 교묘히 모면하다, ~을 훔쳐 달아나다

ex> Do you actually think you can get away with what you did?

ex> Thieves got away with computer equipment worth $30,000.

cf> get away with murder: do something wrong without being punished, criticized, etc

ex> His latest book is rubbish! He seems to think that because he's a famous author he can get away with murder!

* accordingly: 그에 따라
* conscientious [_|kɑ:nʃi^|enʃəs]: 양심적인, 성실한, 세심한
* vibe: 분위기, 느낌 ex> I have bad vibes about this guy.
* discreet [dɪ^|skri:t]: 신중한, 조심스러운
* pick up on: ~이해하다, 알아차리다 ex> He picked up on her feelings of unease.

10/29 Sikhye and sujeonggwa

Talk about Korean traditional drinks sikhye and sujeonggwa.

1. crave: ~을 갈망하다, 간절히 원하다
ex> I crave salty snacks at night.

2. fancy: ~을 좋아하다, 마음에 들다
ex> Do you fancy a walk in the park?

3. ubiquitous: 어디에나 있는, 아주 흔한
ex> This company is ubiquitous with sleek design and great products.
ex> Apple is ubiquitous with a cool and hip vibe.

4. cleanse one's palate: 입가심이 되다
ex> What do you like to eat to cleanse your palate?

5. from scratch: 처음부터
ex> My boyfriend can make buckwheat noodles from scratch.

6. time-consuming: 시간이 많이 걸리는
ex> This project has been so time-consuming.

* fermented: 발효된, 발효시킨
* punch: 펀치 (음료)
* cool off: 시원하게 하다
* concoction: 혼합물
* finish off: ~을 다 마치다, 다 써버리다
* foodie: 미식가, 식도락가


@ Have a bite.  한 입 먹어 봐.

1. In college, she started to crave her mother's cooking.
2. Do you fancy her?
3. Anna Wintour is a ubiquitous figure in fashion.
4. Let's stay in and make dinner from scratch!

10/26 Boseong Green Tea Field

Talk about Boseong Green Tea Field.

1. take up: 차지하다
ex> This chair takes up too much space in your room.

2. worth visiting: 방문할 만한 가치가 있는
ex> That garden is not worth visiting in the winter.

3. miss: 놓치다
ex> She missed her flight because she overslept.

4. be pick as: ~로 선정되다
ex> He was picked as the most handsome man in the world.

5. good enough reason: 충분한 이유
ex> That is not a good enough reason to buy.

6. treat: 특별한 것, 선물
ex> That trip was such a nice treat.
ex> Here is a nice treat for you.

* landmass: 대륙, 땅
* stunning: 굉장히 아름다운
* breathtaking: 기가 막힌, 멋진
* neatly: 단정하게, 깔끔하게
* trimmed: 다듬어진


@ That was uncalled for.  그것은 적절치 않았어.

1. It doesn't really take up a lot of space.
2. That restaurant is not worth visiting.
3. The LA Dodgers were picked as the most popular baseball club in the US.
4. It was a good enough reason to leave.

PE 10/24 Taking the Plunge

1. take the plunge: 결혼하다; 결단을 내리다
ex> After years of dating Kate, Prince William was finally ready to take the plunge.

2. come over: (어떤 감정이) 밀려오다, 들다
ex> You're acting so strange these days. What's come over you?

3. out of one's league: ~와 어울리지 않는, 분수에 맞지 않는
ex> An expensive sports car like a Ferrari is out of my league.

* tie the knot: 결혼하다
* bachelor [^|bӕtʃələ(r)]: 미혼남, 독신남, 대학졸업자
* other half: 배우자, 남편, 아내

* finish each other's sentence: 서로 통하다
ex> A long-married couple can finish each other's sentences.

* click: 즉각 좋아하게 되다, 딱 분명해지다
ex> We met at a party and clicked immediately.

* get cold feet: 겁먹다, 초조해지다
ex> He was going to ask her but he got cold feet and said nothing.

10/25 My Dream Vacation

Where do you want to travel in the future?

1. knock down: 깍다, 할인하다
ex> The boutique has knocked down their expensive prices.

2. be fed up with: ~에 식상하다
ex> I'm fed up with your nagging.
ex> I'm fed up with my dishonest co-workers and cheap boss.

3. off-beat: 색다른
ex> She's very quiet and a little off-beat.

4. pamper: 소중히 보살피다
ex> She grew up pampered and spoiled.

5. be dying to: ~하고 싶어 죽겠다
ex> I'm dying to see the new movie!

6. drop by: ~에 들르다
ex> I can drop by your house in the evening.

* travel ad: 여행 광고
* have a sale: 세일하다
* stuffy: 답답한, 갑갑한
* backpacking: 배낭여행
* head for: ~로 향하다
* trek: 트레킹을 하다, 오지 여행을 하다
* rain-forest: 열대 우림


@ I want to do something off the beaten track.  난 사람들이 잘 안 하는 것을 하고 싶어.

1. I think she's fed up with your lies.
2. I like men who is funny and off-beat.
3. He pampered her with gifts and affection.
4. They were dying to buy the new designer handbag.

10/24 Korean Pear

Talk about Korean pear.

1. nothing beats: ~가 최고이다
ex> Nothing beats eating watermelon in the shade during summer.
ex> Nothing beats book-uh-guk when you have a hangover.

2. counterpart: 상대, 다른쪽
ex> The soldiers worked alongside their American counterparts.
ex> The local scientists mingled with their foreign counterparts.

3. for one thing: 한 가지는, 첫째로
ex> For one thing, that dress and shoes are hideous!
cf> hideous [^|hɪdiəs]: 끔찍한, a hideous crime

4. unlike: ~와 다른
ex> Unlike you, I don't eat meat.

5. succulent [^|sʌkjələnt]: 과즙이 많은, juicy, soggy
ex> The meat was tender and succulent.

6. as is: 있는 그대로
ex> I'll eat the French fries as is, since I don't like ketchup.
ex> The salad is eaten as is, without dressing.

* treat: 별미, 기쁨을 주는 것
* in-season: 제철인
* plump: 통통한, 불룩한,ex> plump tomato
* tinge: 엷은 색, 기미, 기운 ex> to feel a tinge of envy
* speckled: 반점이 있는
* irresistible: 거부할 수가 없는
* take a bite: 한 입 먹다
* ripe: 익은
* can't help oneself: 어쩔 수 없다
* gobble: ~을 통채로 삼키다, 게걸스럽게 먹다
* on the spot: 즉석에서


@ My taste buds are dancing.  정말 맛있다.

1. Nothing beats reaching your goals.
2. For one thing, you haven't finished your homework.
3. Unlike her, your English is perfect.
4. Can you just give it to me as is?

10/23 Hyeri Art Village

Talk about Hyeri Art Village.

1. artsy: 예술적인, arty
ex> She's very artsy and loves films.

2. take in: 구경하다, 보다, 먹다
ex> Do you like to take in innovative design?
ex> Let's take in a movie.
ex> Do you want to take in some dinner?

3. nestle: 위치해 있다. 자리잡다, situated, located
ex> The baby was nestled in her mother's arms.

4. initially: 처음에
ex> I initially thought he was lying.

5. materialize: 실현되다, 나타나다
ex> The magician materialized onto the stage from thin air.
cf> from (out of) thin air: 난데없이, 갑자기

6. melting pot: 용광로
ex> America is a great melting pot of people, ideas, and culture.
ex> The science high school was a melting pot of great minds and new technology.

* check out: 조사하다, 확인하다
* experimental: 실험적인
* showcase: 전시, 시연장
* a combo of: ~의 조합
* spawn: 알을 낳다, (결과를) 낳다
ex> The band's album spawned a string of hit singles.
* mecca: 성지, 메카


@ He's an esteemed artist.  그는 존경 받는 예술가야.

1. The cinema only showed foreign and artsy films.
2. I could take in some cheese and wine right now.
3. The apartment are nestled on top of that hill.
4. I initially thought it was a ghost.

PE 10/22 Soup Kitchen

Soup Kitchen 

1. look out for: ~을 조심하다, 돌보다
ex> As the oldest sister, I look out for my siblings at all times.

2. turn to: ~에 의지하다
ex> Having loving parents to turn to during a personal crisis is a blessing.

3. jump on the bandwagon: 시류에 편승하다, 우세한 편에 붙다
ex> If you don't jump on the bandwagon right now, you'll lose out on a great opportunity.

* rewarding: 보람 있는
* soup kitchen: a place where homeless people or very poor people are provided with free food. 무료 급식소

10/22 Military Exemption for Olympic Medalists

Talk about military exemption for Olympic medalists.

1. turn up: 나타나다, 도착하다
ex> She turned up at the last minute.

2. interestingly enough: 흥미롭게도
ex> Interestingly enough, he pretended not to know her.

3. as you may well know: 당신도 잘 알다시피
ex> As you may well know, our show begins at 7 am every morning.

4. earn: 얻다, 벌다, 받다
ex> His remarkable discovery earned him a Nobel Prize in 1962.

5. exemption [ɪg^|zempʃn]: 면제하다, 면해 주다 (from sth)
ex> I was granted an exemption from my duty.

6. a way of ~ing: ~하는 방법
ex> He has an unusual way of catching fish.
ex> She has her own way of showing affection.

* people say: 사람들이 말하길
* face: 대면하다, 대적하다
* crush: 부수다, 박살내다
* sworn enemy: 숙적, 원수 cf> sworn brothers, 의형제
* hard-fought: 격전을 벌이는

@ I take my hat off to all of them.  난 그들 모두에게 경의를 표해.
...에게 손들다[굴복하다]
The criminals took their hat off to the police.

1. He turned up half an hour late.
2. Interestingly enough, his car ran out of gas.
3. As you may well know, he is a father of five children.
4. Writing is a way of talking without being interrupted.

10/19 Seonyudo Park

Talk about Seonyudo Park.

1. be upon: ~에게 다가오다
ex> Christmas is upon us.
ex> The English Premier League season is upon us.

2. lie: 위치해 있다
ex> Busan lies on the southern coast of Korea.

3. confuse: ~을 혼동하다, 구별하지 못하다
ex> You must be confusing me with someone else.

4. be used as: ~으로 쓰이다, 사용되다
ex> The church was used as a shelter for flood victims.

5. turn into: ~로 바꾸다, 탈바꿈하다
ex> They turned their garage into an office.

6. preserve: 보존하다
ex> Einstein's brain was preserved in alcohol after his death.

* water purification plant: 정수장
* be shut down: 폐쇄되다
* renovation: 리모델링, 보수
* ecological park: 생태공원
* integrate: 통합시키다, 흡수되다


@ I posted a comment.  내가 리플을 남겼어.

1. The ski and snowboard season is upon us.
2. She always confuses the twins.
3. This building was used as a prison.
4. They turned an old building into a hotel.

PE 10/19 Jealous Girlfriend

1. rein in: 고삐를 죄다, 통제하다

ex> You need to rein in your temper, or your anger will ruin your relationships.

ex> Your son is a spoiled brat. You better rein in before it's too late.

2. put one's foot down: 발을 꽉 디디고 서다, 단호하게 행동[말]하다

ex> My dad is pretty lenient, but when it comes to dating, he put his foot down.

3. mind one's p's and q's: 언행을 조심하다

ex> Mrs. Bower is a strict teacher, so mind your p's and q's in her class.

* gal: 여자

* overly-possessive: 소유욕이 지나치게 강한

* rock out: 마음껏 즐기다

ex> They rocked out the party.

* crash a party: 초대받지 않고 가다, 

ex> Nobody crashes a party like Communists with tanks.

* entourage [^|ɑ:nturɑ:Ʒ]: 주위 사람들, 수행원

* chew up: 씹다, 호되게 꾸짖다, make somebody less confident.

ex> The media just chews celebrities up and spits them out.

* spit out: ~을 내뱉다

* hubby: 남편
ex> Happiness to me is waking up with my great hubby.

10/18 Damyang Juknokwon

Talk about Damyang Juknokwon.

1. slow down: 느려지다
ex> You're slowing us down right now.

2. had better: ~하는 것이 낫다
ex> I'd better double check this.

3. hectic: 정신 없이 바쁜, 매우 흥분한
ex> Despite his hectic schedule, he managed to graduate with honors.

4. four-and-a-half-hour drive: 차로 네 시간 반 가는 거리
ex> My school is only an hour's drive from my house.

5. to-go list: 방문 장소 목록
ex> Why don't you make a to-go list?

6. There is something special about: ~에는 뭔가 늑별한 것이 있다
ex> There is something special about her that makes her stand out.

* if I were to tell you: 당신에게 말을 해 준다면
* on top of: ~의 맨 위에
* themed trail: 테마가 있는 산책로
* stroll: 산책하다
* serene  [sə^|ri:n]: 평화로운, 고요한
* sway: 흔들리다
* breeze: 산들바람


@ It's like the time has stood still here.  마치 시간이 멈춰 버린 것 같아.

1. It's hard to slow down when you have a million things to do.
2. I'd better review this at home.
3. This week has been nothing but hectic.
4. My office is an hour's drive from my house.

10/17 Self-Service Car Wash

Talk about self-service car wash in Korea.

1. deal with: ~을 다루다, 처리하다
ex> How do you deal with stress?

2. blast away: 날려 버리다
ex> You can blast away your stress with aromatherapy.

3. near my place: 우리 집 근처
ex> I know a nice restaurant near my place.

4. coin-operated (coin-op) 동전 투입식의
ex> There are ten coin-operated washing machines.

5. be equipped with: ~을 갖추고 있다.
Each guest room is equipped with high-speed Internet access.

6. option: 선택
ex> You don't have that many options.

* happen to: (우연히) ~하다, ~이다 ex> Do you happen to have a pen?
* wash bay: 세차 부스
* high-pressure spray gun: 고압 스프레이건
* scrub foam-brush: 거품이 나오는 세차 브러시
* vacuum machine: 진공 청소기
* floor mat: 바닥 매트


@ It's spotless.  정말 깨끗하네.

1. It's really difficult to deal with her.
2. There is a butcher shop near my place.
3. My phone is equipped with DMB.
4. What are my options?

10/16 Your Place

Describe where you live. 

1. complex: 단지, 복합체
ex> There was a fire at a housing complex this morning.

2. right in the center: 바로 정가운데
ex> She was right in the center of all the attention.
ex> A huge park is right in the center of town.

3. make it convenient: 편리하게 해 주다
ex> The new system makes it convenient to register for classes.
ex> Its size makes it very convenient to carry around.

4. what I like most about: ~에 대해 가장 좋아하는 것
ex> What I like most about my job is that I love doing it.
ex> What I like most about you is your sincerity.

5. chirp [tʃ3:rp]: 짹짹 울다, 지저귀다
ex> I heard the crickets chirping.
ex> He chirped, "How are you?"

6. downside: 단점
ex> I couldn't find any downside to this car.

* shrub:  관목
* underground parking: 지하 주차장


@ Does your apartment allow pets?  너의 아파트에서는 애완동물 키울 수 있어?

1. An old temple is right in the center of Daegu.
2. What I like most about my laptop is its speed.
3. A whole bunch of cicadas were chirping outside.
4. His plan had no downside.

외국이이야

* connotation: (함축된) 의미

* context: 문맥

* clashing: 충돌하는 cf> crashing

* hierarchy: 계층, 서열

* determine: 결정하다

* assume: 추측하다, 추정하다

* shorthand: 약어, 약칭, 속기 ex> It's all written in shorthand.

* fit into: ~에 적합하다, 적응하다, 어울리다 ex> I can't fit into my favorite pair of jeans anymore.

* informative: 유용한, 정보를 주는 ex> That speech was really informative!

* at first glance: 처음 봤을 때

* ethnically: 민족적으로

* 

10/15 Football Rivalry

Talk about the football rivalry between Korea and Japan.

1. arch rival [ɑ:rtʃ]: 최대의 라이벌, 숙적 (bitter, keen rival)
ex> Apple wins a major victory over arch rival Samsung in patent case.
ex> He is my arch rival in golf.

2. be supposed to: ~해야만 한다, ~하기로 되어 있다.
ex> She was supposed to come here today.

3. soil: 국가, 국토, 땅
ex> Anyone born on American soil is an American.

4. anecdote [^|ӕnɪkdoʊt]: 일화
ex> Anecdote is a short and interesting story about a real incident.

5. pledge: 맹세하다, 굳게 약속하다
ex> He has pledged his complete support.

6. spare: ~의 목숨을 살려 주다, 할애하다
ex> He spared his enemy.
ex> Can you spare me a buck?

* qualifying round: 예선 경기
* the Korean Strait: 대한해협
* beat: ~에게 이기다


@ I wouldn't miss it for the world.  무슨 일이 있어도 그것은 놓치지 않아.

1. The Korean soccer team defeated arch rival Japan.
2. You are supposed to stop at a red light.
3. Do you have any interesting anecdotes about this?
4. He pledged to help the North Korean defectors.

10/12 Jarasum International Jazz Festival

Talk about the Jarasum International Jazz Festival

1. genre: 장르
ex> Classical music is my favorite genre.

2. a long day at work: 직장에서의 긴 하루
ex> What do you do after a long day at work?

3. be up for: 기꺼이 ~하다, ~할 기분이다
ex> Are you up for pizza tonight?
ex> She wasn't up for a long bus ride.

4. long: 간절히 바라다
ex> They have been longing to return home.

5. launch: 시작하다, 개시하다
ex> They have launched a new tablet PC.
ex> The police launched an extensive investigation.

6. miss out: 놓치다
ex> I can't believe I missed out on that festival.

* county: 군


@ It was a killer concert.  정말 끝내주는 콘서트였어.

1. After a long day at work, I like to take a hot bath.
2. Are you up for a movie tonight?
3. I've been longing to see that movie.
4. You just missed out on a great party.

PE 10/12 Newism

1. catch phrase: 캐치프레이즈
ex> The political catch phrase for President Obama's first campaign was "change."

2. keep one's finger on the pulse: 속속들이 알고 있다, 정통하다
ex> Myra keeps her finger on the pulse of fashion by reading every fashion magazine she can get her hands on.

3. in the know: 잘 알고 있는, 정보에 밝은
ex> Lydia is kept in the know by her supervisor, but everyone else in the office is kept in the dark.

* hyper-competition: 초경쟁
* on steroids: 더 강력한, to a greater degree, exaggerating
* innovation 혁신
* consumerism: 소비, 소비지상주의

10/11 Temple Stay

1. burnt-out: 극도로 피곤한
ex> She's burnt-out from long nights at the office.

2. inner peace: 내면의 평화
ex> Who isn't looking for inner peace?

3. raise the veil: 베일을 걷다, 장막을 걷어 올리다.
ex> This newspaper article raises the veil of government spending.

4. range from A to B: A에서 B까지 이르다
ex> Our clothing lines range from men's casual to pet wear.

5. don [dɑ́n]: (옷을)입다 (opp. doff)
ex> You can't don jeans and a t-shirt to the wedding.

6. unique: 독특한
ex> The new coffee shop isn't very unique and too expensive.
ex> Not everyone is as unique as you.

* get away from: ~에서 벗어나다
* getaway: 휴가
* ritual: 의식, 의례
* cotton robe: 면으로 된 승복
* prostration [prɑ:^|streɪʃn]: 절, 엎드림 ex> prostration before the altar
* monastic: 승려의, 수도승의


@ Just be Zen.  편안하게 생각해.

1. How do I achieve inner peace?
2. The TV show raises the veil on Olympic athletes.
3. Her emotions may range from depression to delight.
4. The company tries too hard to be unique.

PE 10/10 Men Like Big Words

* have a way with: ~을 잘 다루다
ex> Being a pediatrician is the perfect profession for my sister because she has a way with children.
ex> You have to have a way with people if you want to go into politics.

* get a word in edgewise: 말참견하다, 말하는 데 끼어들다
ex> Will you let me get a word in edgewise so I can voice my opinion, too?

* take the words right out of my mouth: 내가 막 하려는 말을 하다, 내 말이 그 말이다
ex> You must be a mind reader because you just took the words right out of my mouth.

* articulate [ɑ:r^|tɪkjuleɪt]: 분명히 표현하다
ex> She struggled to articulate her thoughts.

* verbose [v3:r^|boʊs]: 장황한
ex> a verbose speaker/style

* accomplished [ə^|kɑ:mplɪʃt]: 기량이 뛰어난, 재주가 많은
ex> an accomplished artist/ actor/ chef

10/10 Dadeumi

Talk about Korean traditional ironing called dadeumi.

When Western missionaries came to Korea in the 19th centruy, they were fascinated by the drumming sound that echoed through the evening.
* be fascinated by: ~에 매료되다
ex> I was fascinated by her beauty.

They even described this rhythmic sound as musical.
ex> They danced to rhythmic Samba music.

What they heard was the sound of Korean traditional ironing called dadeumi.
* ironing: 다림질

In the old days, Koreans used to smooth out their clothes by beating them with sticks.
* smooth out: 주름을 펴다
ex> I smooth out my comforter every morning.
ex> They've tried to smooth out their relationship.

Here is how it works. A piece of wrinkled garment is placed on a block of stone called dadeumi-dol.
ex> These pants were purposely wrinkled.

This stone is usually made of marble or granite.
* marble: 대리석
* granite [^|grӕnɪt]: 화강암
ex> Energy drinks are mostly made of sugar and water.

Then two people pound the clothes with the sticks called pangmangi until they are perfectly smooth.
* pound: 두드리다
ex> She was pounding on my door.
ex> I don't know why he pounded the table so hard.


@ These are wrinkle-free pants.  이건 구김이 생기지 않는 바지야.

1. She was fascinated by Korean traditional hanbok.
2. This cream will smooth out the wrinkles around  your eyes.
3. This badge was made of copper.
4. The rain is pounding on my window.

10/9 Taekkyeon

Talk about a Korean traditional martial art taekkyeon.

1. no one really knows: 아무도 모른다
ex> No one really knows who she is.

2. date back to: ~로 거슬러 올라가다
ex> My earliest memory date back to when I was four years old.

3. in action: 활동을 하는, 작동을 하는
ex> You will like her when you see her in action.

4. be fooled by: ~에 속다
ex> I was fooled by her innocent look.

5. fluid: 부드러운, 유동적인
ex> This vase has a fluid design.
ex> Some humanoid robots have very fluid movements.

6. list: 명단에 올리다, 등록하다
ex> His number wasn't listed in the phone book.

* wall painting: 벽화, 동굴 벽화
* Intangible Cultural Heritage List: 무형문화유산


@ I want to learn self-defense.  나 호신술을 배우고 싶어.

1. No one really knows where it came from.
2. Our soccer team is in action tonight.
3. She was fooled by his charm.
4. Your names are listed here alphabetically.

PE 10/9 J.K. Rowling Interview

Part 2, "Spellbinding Success"

1. the mind reels: 마음이 동요되다, 머리가 어지럽다.

ex> When one considers the devastation caused by war, the mind reels.

2. rake in: (돈을) 긁어모으다

ex> Shirley is a savvy investor; she is always raking in money.

3. and counting: 지금도 증가하고 있다

ex> My cat video went viral on YouTube. It's had 5 million hits and counting. 

ex> The U.S. national debt is in the trillions and counting.

* captivate [^|kӕptɪveɪt]:  사로잡다

ex> The children were captivated by her stories.

* take one's breath away: to make a person feel emotionally moved in a pleasant way, 놀라서 당황하다

ex> When he asked me out, it took my breath away.

* astounding: 경악스러운, 믿기 어려운

ex> There was an astounding 20% increase in sales.

* skyrocket: 폭발적으로 증가하다

10/8 Morning Routine

Describe your morning routine. 

1. morning person: 아침형 인간
ex> My father is a morning person who wakes up at 4 am to hike.

2. roll out: (침대에서) 나오다, 펴다
ex> Let's roll out of here.
ex> We're going to roll out the red carpet for the V.I.P.

3. jolt: 흔들다, 놀라게 하다
ex> Your car is old and jolts on the road.

4. sharp: 정각에
ex> I need you here at 7 o'clock sharp.

5. rely on: ~에 의존하다, 기대다
ex> He relies on his family during hard times.

6. immaculate: 티하나 없이 깨끗한
ex> Wow! This room looks immaculate!
ex> The artist's paintings were very detailed and immaculate.


@ Don't forget to set the alarm.  알람 맞춰 놓는 것 잊지 마.

1. I'll force you roll out of bed.
2. If the car jolts and stops suddenly, call the mechanic.
3. I think he relies too much on his wife.
4. Her hair and makeup are always immaculate.

10/5Seoul International Fireworks Festival

Talk about the Seoul International Fireworks Festival.

1. a great time to: ~할 좋은 때
ex> Now is a great time to start your own business.

2. don't feel like: ~할 기분이 아니다
ex> I don't feel like going to the movies right now.

3. be held: 열리다, 개최되다
ex> Where is the next Summer Olympics going to be held?
ex> The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be held in Brazil.

4. draw in: 끌어들이다, 유인하다
ex> Psy's concert drew in a large crowd.

5. might want to: ~하는 것이 좋을 것이다.
ex> It's too late. You might want to go home now.

6. kick off: 시작하다.
ex> The 2014 World Cup is scheduled to kick off in Brazil.

* festivity: 축제, 행사
* throughout: 도처에, 내내
* pyrotechnician: 불꽃 전문가
* masterpiece: 명작, 작품,


@ I got a cast.  나 깁스했어.

1. It's a great time to go camping.
2. I don't feel like eating right now.
3. The wedding reception will be held right now.
4. You might want to pay with cash.

10/4 Bibimbap

Talk about one of the most popular Korean dishes, bibimbap.

* signature: 대표적인, 특색이 있는

ex> That's our company's signature product.

* medley: 뒤섞임, 모아 놓은 것

ex> The art class was a medley of eager students, paint, and chalk.

ex> The DJ played a medley of hit songs at the club.

* liking:  취향, 좋아함

ex> Is the food here not to your liking?

* crowd favorite: 관중이 가장 좋아하는 것

ex> The handsome player is a crowd favorite with females.

* pop up: 생겨나다

ex> Coffee houses are popping up around every corner. 

* top off: ~을 마무리짓다, 끝내다

ex> And to top it off, she ruined my pants in the dryer!

ex> We need some dessert with the meal to top it off.

* aficionado [ə_|fɪʃə^|nɑ:doʊ: 광, 매니아

* generous: 넉넉한

* dash of: 약간의

* water: 침이 고이다, 군침이 돌다

* fragrant: 향긋한

@ Let's do lunch.  점심 먹자. 

1. The celebrities started selling her own signature fragrance.

2. The ice cream was a medley of lavender, roses, and honey.

3. Your presentation was not to their liking.

4. The new chicken franchise was popping up.

PE 10/5 The Cult of "Plum" in China

* cult: 숭배, 예찬
* totem  [^|toʊtəm]: 상징물
* vanity: 허영심, 자만심
* signifier: a sign which convey meaning
* individualistic: 개인주의적인, 개성이 강한

* high hopes: 높은 희망, 큰 기대
ex> We have high hopes for our firstborn son because he is intelligent and responsible.

* top notch: very high standard or quality
ex> People with rare diseases seek help at UCLA because it is a top notch research hospital.

* champagne taste: 고상한 취향, 샴페인 맛
ex> I have champagne taste on a beer budget.
expensive wants or preference which one lacs the finances to fulfill satisfactorily

10/3 Gaecheonjeol

Talk about Gaecheonjeol in Korea.

Today is Gaecheonjeol in Korea. We celebrate the founding of Gojoseon, ancient Korea, by Emperor Dangun in 2333 BC.

Gaecheonjeol means "opening of heaven." The source comes from Korea's foundation myth.
* foundation myth: 건국 신화
ex> What is the source of the problem.
ex> The scientists examined the source of the leaking dam.

This refers to when Hwanung left his place in the heavens to live with mankind.
* refer to: ~을 나타내다, 가리키다, 참조하다
ex> She refers to her girlfriends for advice.

A ceremony in honor of his descent is held at Dangun altar.
* in honor of: ~을 기념하여
ex> We're having a party in honor of their anniversary.

It rests atop Manisan overlooking Ganghawdo.
* atop: 정상에
* overlooking: 바라보는, 내려다보는
ex> The view overlooking the city was magnificent.

It is said to have been erected by Dangun in thanks to his ancestors, the gods of heaven.
* erect: 세우다

The mythical story of Korea's birth is related to each and every Korean since childhood.
* each and every: 모든, 어느 ~이나
ex> Have this info been related to our boss?

Citizens can rest on this day thanks to him.
* thanks to: ~덕택에, ~때문에
ex> Thanks to him, I lost my cell phone.


@ I've always been mesmerized by mythology.  난 언제나 신화에 매료되었어.

1. They unplugged the cord to stop the source of electricity.
2. This article refers to the book he wrote on philosophy.
3. We've gathered here in honor of you.
4. Thanks to him, my car is wrecked!

PE 10/4 Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon is the most famous estate in America. This was the home of George Washington, the first President of the United States.

Is it true that many of the founding fathers of the U.S, including Washington, owned slaves?
* founding father: 창시자, 미국 헌법 제정자

Yes. After we tour the 21 bedroom mansion, where he lived high on the hog, we'll tour the slaves' cabins. Washington owned 50 slaves, which was a sign of great wealth. In fact, compared to all of the U.S. presidents, Washington had the lion's share of the wealth.
* live high on the hog: 호화롭게 (사치스럽게) 살다
ex> We got into debt because we were living high on the hog.
* the lion's share: 제일 좋은 몫, 알짜
ex> The CEO takes the lion's share of the profit.

Wow! Look at this view from the porch. The Potomac River is astoundingly beautiful. How many acres did he own?

The original plantation was 50 acres. Today, there is a four acre demonstration farm where you'll be able to see how the original farm functioned in your mind's eye.
* plantation: 농장
* in one's mind's eye: 머릿속으로, 상상으로
ex> In my mind's eye, I had imagined that his marriage proposal would be more romantic.

10/2 Sanhujoriwon

Talk about sanhujoriwon in Korea.

My sister just had her second baby recently and it's another boy!
* have one's baby: 아기를 낳다
ex> She had her third child yesterday.

She told me that it wasn't as scary as the first one.
* as scary as: ~만큼 무서운
ex> It's not as scary as it looks.

Go figure!
* go figure: 당연하다, 이해가 안 된다

A few days after her delivery, she left the hospital and was administered to a postpartum clinic or sanhujoriwon.
* administer: 들어가다, 입소하다
* postpartum: 산후의
ex> I was administered to the hospital.

In Korea, it is not uncommon for a new mother to spend about two weeks at sanhujoriwon in order to recuperate.
* recuperate [rɪ^|ku:pəreɪt]: 회복하다, 되찾다[만회하다], = recover
ex> She's recuperating at her mom's house.
ex> He hoped to recuperate at least some of his losses.

Traditionally, Koreans believe that women after childbirth become very weak and need intensive pampering.
* pamper: 소중히 보살피다
ex> He's in the intensive care unit right now.

In the old days, new mothers would go to their parents' house for their childbirth recovery.
ex> In the old days, people cleaned their teeth by chewing on twigs.

Today, sanhujoriwon provides traditional care for mothers and babies.


@ When are you having a baby shower?  임신 축하 파티는 언제 할 거야?

1. Did she have her baby yet?
2. He is recuperating from his injuries.
3. There was an intensive investigation.
4. In the old days, using your left hand was taboo

10/1 Sugary Drinks

Talk about the health effects of sugary drinks.

When you're thirsty, what is the first thing you reach for?
* reach for: 손을 뻗다
ex> He reached for his smartphone on the table.

If you said anything other than water, you'd better think again.
ex> You'd better wash your hands thoroughly.

Drinking too many sugary drinks can lead to a number of health issues.
ex> The accident led to his resignation.

The sugary drinks include sodas, vitamin-added waters, sports drinks and energy drinks.

Studies have found that sugary drinks have been associated with tooth decay, high blood pressure and diabetes.
* too decay: 충치
ex> He is not associated with any wrongdoing.

On top of that, it can also cause obesity.
* on top of that: 게다가, 또한
ex> He's tall and, on top of that, he's handsome.

"How much is too much?" you might ask. Drinking more than three cans of sodas a week is too much.

Experts encourage people to drink water, milk and limited amounts of 100% fruit juice.
* limited: 한정된, 제한된
ex> They were encouraged to quit smoking.


@ This is sugar-free. 이건 무가당이야.

1. She reached for her keys in her purse.
2. You'd better go home early today.
3. That can lead to more serious problems.
4. On top of that, it's too cold there.