3/31 Talk about internationalizing Korean food.

Korean food has been gaining more recognition overseas. However, it is still far behind Chinese or Japanese food when it comes to how internationalized it is.

* gain more recognition: 인지도가 더 올라가다, 좀 더 인정받다

ex> Her research gained more recognition abroad than at home.

Korea has launched several campaigns in the past to globalize Korean cuisine.

ex> Our hard work to globalize Korean cuisine is gaining recognition.

Experts are pushing to make Korean food more palatable to foreigners.

* palatable [^|pӕlətəbl]: 맛있는, 마음에 드는

ex> Some of the dialogue has been changed to make it more palatable to an American audience.

ex> food palatable to the foreign taste

Various groups have been putting together food festivals and expos to showcase Korean dishes.

There are some logistical hurdles, though. Standardizing the ingredients is one challenge.

* standardize: 표준화하다

ex> We need a standardized contract.

* logistical hurdle: 진행상의 장애 요인

Another challenge is making menu description more appetizing to non-Koreans.

* appetizing: 먹음직스러운

ex> You need to decorate the dish so that it is more appetizing.

There are several Korean food chains that are expanding worldwide.

It may be a matter of time before Korean food becomes a common menu in other countries.

* it may be a matter of time before: ~하기까지는 시간 문제일 것이다.

ex> It may be a matter of time before she starts to go out with him.

@ I’m in the mood for Korean food today.  오늘은 한식이 먹고 싶어. 

<HOMEWORK>

1.      I wanted to gain more recognition from my parents.

2.      The government is making more efforts to globalize Korean cuisine.

3.      The dish didn't look appetizing.

4.      It may be a matter of time before he joins our club.

Related Topics>> Bibimbap, Internationalizing Korean Food

PE 3/31 Binge TV Watching

What’s wrong with you, Lisa. You’re not your usual bright-eyed and bushy-tailed self. Rough weekend?

* bright-eyed and bushy-tailed: extremely energetic and happy in the morning

ex> Judy always arrived to work early with a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed outlook.

I thought I wouldn't like it, so I was going to just watch a few episodes to get the gist of the story. But the next thing I knew it was 6 a.m. and the sun was coming up and the show ended on a cliffhanger.

* get the gist of: to understand the basic meaning of something that is being explained

ex> After a four-hour course, most people get the gist of CPR and first aid.

* cliffhanger: a TV show or movie that ends with unanswered questions

ex> This season’s final episode of “Dark Skies” ended with a cliffhanger.

You must be a complete basket case now! At least you can get some sleep tonight, right?

* basket case: a person who is agitated and seems a bit crazy or out of control

ex> After filling out 10 forms and waiting in line for three hours, Sheila was a complete basket case.

There’s a new episode tonight and I have two more episodes to watch in order to catch up.

I guess I’ll wait to ask you out to dinner until you get this show out of your system.

* get ~ out of one’s system: to do something until you no longer feel the need to do it anymore

ex> I used to go to a lot of parties when I was younger, but I think I got it out of my system.

PE 3/28 My Wife, the Electricity Czar!

Are you going to harp on about the lights again? It might cost five cents if I left it on for an hour.

* harp on about: to nag someone continuously about something

ex> My English teacher used to harp on about conjugating verbs.

And if you leave all the lights on all the time, those nickels add up. Come on, honey, it doesn't take a lot of effort to flip a switch. Waste not, want not!

* waste not, want not: proverb suggesting frugality at all times

ex> Waste not, want not was an important rule of life growing up with eight brothers and sisters.

I totally agree with you, but why can’t you just turn out the lights that I leave on without bringing it up?

* bring up: to raise a subject in a conversation

ex> My best friend always liked to bring up embarrassing topics when we were around pretty girls.

I guess I’ll learn the hard way when I can’t afford to pay the electricity bill anymore and we have to wear sweaters in our dark house.

* the hard way: an unnecessarily difficult way of doing or learning something

ex> Why do you always do things the hard way?

Not everybody is a penny pincher like you. Anyway, how would you know how much they pay for their electricity?

* penny pincher: an extremely thrifty person; a cheap person

ex> My grandmother grew up during the war, so she learned to be a penny pincher at an early age.

3/28 Talk about rest areas on Korean expressways.

Highway rest areas or rest stops in Korea are not just pit stops.

* rest area/stop: 휴게소

ex> The next rest area is 15 kilometers away.

* pit stop: (여행 중 가는) 화장실

They are more like a one-stop full package service.

The restrooms are huge in size, so you don’t have to wait in line to use them.

* The swimming pool at the hotel is huge in size.

If you are hungry, you can head over to the food court. They sell everything from hot noodles to dumplings to Korean stews.

* head over to: ~으로 향하다

ex> We usually head over to the cafeteria for lunch.

And of course, they always have a convenience store where you can buy stuff and a gas station where you can fill up your gas tank.

* buy stuff: 물건을 사다

ex> I need to buy stuff for my camping trip.

* fill up one’s gas tank: 기름을 넣다

ex> He uses his company credit card to fill up his gas tank.

ex> Is there a gas station where I can fill up my car?

@ Can we pull over/up at a rest stop?  휴게소에 잠깐 들를 수 있어?

<HOMEWORK>

1.      We had some snacks at the rest area.

2.      The cafeteria was big in size.

3.      He headed over to the coffee shop to get some work done.

4.      I forgot to fill up my gas tank yesterday.

3/27 Talk about exchanging business cards in Korea.

When exchanging business cards in Korea, it is polite to use both hands when presenting and receiving a business card.

ex> It is polite to bow your head to the elderly in Korea.

This is a sign of respect for the other person.

* a sign of respect: 예의/존중의 표시

ex> Some cultures value eye contact as a sign of respect.

Once you receive the card, do not put it in your wallet right away; this is a sign of disrespect.

You should take a look at it carefully. If you are sitting at a table, place the business card in front of you.

Korean business cards are usually double-sided and printed in English as well.

* double-sided: 양면에 인쇄된, 양면의

ex> I need to make double-sided copies.

Koreans like to exchange business cards even in casual settings.

* in casual settings: 사석에서 (opp. in formal settings)

ex> We are on friendly terms with each other in casual settings.

ex> You should dress properly in formal settings.

Close friends exchange business cards as a way of greeting each other.

ex> We exchanged business cards at the beginning of the meeting.

@ I don’t have any business cards on me right now.  지금 가지고 있는 명함이 하나도 없네요.

<HOMEWORK>

1.      It is polite to present something with both hands in Korea.

2.      I stood up from my seat as a sign of respect.

3.      We've met several times in casual settings.

4.      We exchanged business cards at the end of conversation.

@ Related Topics>> Business Cards in Korea, Getting Business Cards Made

PE 3/27 Sydney’s Featherdale Wildlife Park

If you’ll follow me, I’ll give you a brief tour of some of our main features and then I’ll leave you to your own devices.

* leave to one’s own devices: to allow someone to do what they wish

ex> the study hall teacher usually read a book and left the students to their own devices.

I’m pretty sure the two animals you are itching to see are the kangaroo and the koala, am I right?

* itching to: anxious to do or see something

ex> The cop could tell by the look on the face that the criminal was itching to run.

What’s on the other side of the round enclosure? The wall isn't see-through?

* see-through: transparent; colorless

ex> Her irritation with the waiter was completely see-through.

They’re a dime a dozen here. And among the world’s deadliest snakes, Australia has 15 of the top 20.

* a dime a dozen: very common

ex> Good writers of short fiction aren't a dime a dozen.

If you consider crocodiles, great white sharks, poisonous snakes, box jellyfish, and brown recluse spiders cuddly, then you've come to the right place.

* come to the right place: this is where the things you’re looking for are located

ex> You've come to the right place if you were hoping to be stuck in traffic every day.

PE 3/26 Grand Opening of a New Bike Store

I sent him out for some pastries and coffee to offer our first dozen customers. I want to give off a really friendly vibe.

* vibe: a feeling about something; the atmosphere of a place

ex> I don’t know about you, but this pace has a creepy vibe.

Note> This word is short for “vibration.”

I’m so nervous. I should probably stick to decaf! Owning a bike shop has been my dream since I was a kid, and now I’m going to give it a go!

* stick to: to use/do/consume the same thing again and again

ex> I try to stick to three meals a day to maintain my weight.

* give it a go: to try something

ex> Julie had never tried surfing, but she decided to give it a go when she went to Hawaii.

I want everyone to feel confident that they can find what they need here, from the casual rider to the seasoned pro.

* seasoned pro: someone who is very experienced at something

ex> He may not look like much, but when it comes to skateboarding, he’s a seasoned pro.

Stop being such a worrywart, Keith! Maybe you should find something to keep you busy.

* worrywart: a person who worries and frets about something without good reason

ex> When I went to college, my mother became a worrywart, calling at all hours to check on me.

3/26 Talk about how people keep plants indoors.

People who live in apartments don’t have gardens. Such being the case, many residents like to keep plants indoors.

* resident: 주민

* keep/raise plants indoors: 실내에서 식물을 키우다

ex> It is good for your health to keep plants indoors.

Korean apartments typically have covered balconies. They are just the right place to raise plants or flowers.

* covered balcony: 밀폐된 베란다

There are several benefits of keeping plants indoors.

First, it’s a great way to add a touch of nature to an urban setting.

* add a touch of nature: 자연의 느낌을 더하다

* urban setting: 도시 환경

ex> It would look much better if you add a touch of nature.

The house looks green and smells fresh when there are plants around.

ex> When I walked into the room, it smelled fresh.

Ex> The coat smelled fresh after I got it dry-cleaned.

Indoor plants also help clean the air, so there are health benefits as well.

It can even be a therapeutic to some people. It gives them a sense of satisfaction, and relieves stress.

* therapeutic: 치료 효과가 있는

ex> Spending time with close friends can be therapeutic.

ex> I like the sense of satisfaction after a long day at work.

@ I kill plants all the time.  내가 키우는 식물은 항상 죽어.

<HOMEWORK>

1.      I keep plants indoors to clean the air.

2.      I wanted to add a touch of nature to my house.

3.      Music can be therapeutic to kids.

4.      I quit the job because it didn't give me a sense of satisfaction. 

3/25 Describe Sejongno in Seoul.

Sejongno is the busiest and most prominent boulevard in Seoul. It’s located in the downtown area.

* the most prominent: 가장 중요한, 유명한

* boulevard: 대로

ex> Myeongdong is one of the busiest shopping districts in Seoul.

ex> There are many high-rise buildings in the downtown area.

There are many landmarks along this road. The government complex, Sejong culture Center, and even the U.S. Embassy are all on Sejongno.

* landmark: 명소, 이정표

ex> The tower is considered a landmark among tourists.

At the far end of the boulevard is Gyeongbok Palace, which was where the royal family used to live in during the Chosun Dynasty.

Admiral Yi Sun-shin bravely fought against the Japanese invasion back in history.

* back in history: 과거 역사 속에

ex> Korea used to have a class system back in history.

More recently, a statue of King Sejong the Great was erected on Sejongno.

He was one of the greatest kings in Korean history, who created the Korean alphabet, Hangul.

ex> I think he was one of the greatest kings in history.

@ This road is always busy.  이 길은 항상 막혀. 

<HOMEWORK>

1.      This is one of the busiest streets in Seoul.

2.      I used to live in the downtown area.

3.      The museum is a historic landmark.

4.      The two countries had a conflict of interest back in history.

@ Related Topics>> Sejongno and Gwanghwamun sqare, King Sejong the Great

PE 3/25 Jimmy Valvano at the ESPY Awards 1993

That’s the way it goes. Time is very precious to me. I don’t know how much I have left and I have some things that I would like to say.

* that’s the way/how it goes: the normal way things happen

ex> The police officer told her, “That’s the way it goes when you drive too fast,” as he gave her a ticket.

But, I can’t help it. Now I’m fighting cancer, everybody knows that.

* can’t help (it): there is no way to avoid something

ex> Tanya can’t help but dance when she hears good music.

ex> I can’t help it – when I see a dog I have to pet it.

* fight: to try to repel something, like a disease

ex> I've been fighting a flu for a week now.

ex> She fought back tears when she accepted the lifetime achievement award.

People ask me all the time about how you go through your life and how’s your day, and nothing is changed for me.

* go through (one’s) life: to live a certain way

ex> Don’t go through your life regretting all the things you never did.

As Dick said, I’m a very emotional and passionate man. I can’t help it. That’s being the son of Rocco and Angelina Valvano. It comes with the territory.

* come with the territory: to be expected as part of the situation or circumstance

ex> When you’re famous, people asking you for autographs comes with the territory.

Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day.

Number two is think. You should spend some time in thought.

Number three is, you should have your emotions moved to tears, could be happiness or joy.

PE 3/24 Son Won’t Eat His Veggies

What is that in your napkin? Are you trying to pull a fast one with your vegetables?

* pull a fast one: to trick someone through lies or deception

ex> Don’t try to pull a fast one on me! I know every sales trick there is.

Well I am taller than Ruben and Will. But Mike can run circles around me. What will make me faster? And how can I be smarter than Angela?

* run circles around: to be much faster or more fit than another person

ex> When I was a kid, I could run circles around my brother, but now he is much faster than me.

Okay, smarty pants, then what food will make me stronger?

* smarty pants: a person who shows off his or her intelligence

ex> Abby always acts like such a smarty pants in math class.

Are you yanking my chain?

* yank one’s chain: to tease or trick someone

ex> “I’m not yanking your chain,” Joe said, “I saw a UFO last night.”

Not at all dear! Now finish your veggies so you’ll be strong as an ox and can start cutting the lawn in a few years.

* strong as an ox: having great strength

ex> Mark wanted to be strong as an ox, so he went to the gym every day and drank lots of milk.

3/24 Talk about the DMZ between the two Koreas.

Korea is divided into North and South Korea. The two countries are still technically at war as there is no permanent peace treaty between them.

ex> The teams were divided into three levels.

The demilitarized zone (DMZ) is a strip of land between the two nations. It serves as a buffer zone between the two Koreas.

* a strip of land: 길다란 모양의 땅

ex> There is a strip of land that serves as a buffer zone.

ex> The troops are stationed in a buffer zone.

ex> Israel continues attacks on Palestinians in buffer-zone.

The area is off limits to humans. The area is very dangerous as it is still covered with landmines.

* off limits to: 접근 금지인

ex> The area is strictly off limits to civilians.

ex> Nation’s elite cancer hospitals off-limits under Obamacare.

With no human activity, it has become a haven for wildlife.

* a haven for [^|heɪvn] : ~의 피난처, 안식처, 천국

ex> The region became a haven for illegal immigrants.

ex> A tax haven is a territory where taxes are low or even non-existent.

In fact, there are plans to keep it a natural reserve after reunification.

@ The Korean War ended with an armistice treaty.  한국 전쟁은 휴전 협정으로 끝났어.

<HOMEWORK>

1.      The book is divided into three parts.

2.      The two parties agreed to create a buffer zone between them.

3.      The place is off limits to visitors.

4.      They provide a haven for women and children.

@ Related Topics>> Wildlife in DMZ, DMZ, DMZ

PE 3/21 My Son Is Wearing WHAT?

Why is Ricky wearing rain boots, a cape, and a witch’s hat? I thought you said he was ready to go to the mall with us.

* cape: 망토

He’s only 3 years old! The last thing we want to do is stunt his creativity at such an important time in his life!

* stunt: to prevent something from growing; retard

ex> Malnutrition in some countries leads to the stunting of children’s mental development.

Well, I hope we don’t run into anyone we know there. I don’t remember doing things like that when I was a kid.

* run into: to meet someone by chance

ex> I ran into my ex-girlfriend from five years ago today. It was weird.

That’s because your dad probably wouldn't let you! They say the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

* the apple doesn't fall far from the tree: children tend to become like their parents as they get older

ex> Judy became a scientist like her mom. Like they say, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

And if my memory serves me correctly, the women who worked at the store thought I was really cute. I probably had a ball that day.

* if my memory serves me correctly: to question whether one remembers things the way they actually happened

ex> I believe I was in Australia in 1986, if my memory serves me correctly.

* have a ball: to have a lot of fun

ex> Those kids look like they are having a ball just kicking an old can around.

cf) A “ball” is a party where everyone dresses elegantly and dances.

PE 3/20 Australia – Ayer’s Rock/Uluru, Northern Territory

You should think twice before you climb something so scared to the native people. And anyway, it’s called Uluru by the Pitjantjatjara.

* think twice: to consider something carefully before doing it.

ex> Before you quit your job, you should really think twice.

Do you really want to chance it? The guides will tell you that there is a curse on anyone who takes rocks from Uluru. Lots of them try to mail the rocks back to end their misfortune!

* chance it: to take a risk in spite of the danger

ex> Although the stock was very risky, Tom chanced it and made a large profit.

Sometimes I like to throw caution to the wind. Here’s a nice little pebble. Can you hold this for me until I come back from my climb?

* throw caution to the wind: to do something that is very dangerous

ex> Although a storm was on the way, we threw caution to the wind and went for a hike.

I’m not going to take the rap from the creator gods for something you did.

* take the rap: to accept the blame for something

ex> take the rap: to accept the blame for something

ex> If you don’t tell us who was with you, you’ll take the rap for the robbery by yourself.

Have it your way. Let’s meet back here in an hour, okay?

* have/give it one’s way: do what you want, even though I disagree

ex> We have plenty of room for you, but have it your way if you really want to stay at a hotel.

3/21 Talk about our hair changes with age.

Our hair gets thin with age. It’s part of a natural aging process.

ex> It’s natural for your hair to get thin with age.

ex> My hair has been getting thinner since I turned 40.

ex> You need to accept the natural aging process.

People get more concerned about hair loss as they grow older.

ex> Hair loss can have a major impact on self-esteem.

Men who have receding hairlines get especially self-conscious about their hair.

* receding hairline: 머리가 점점 벗겨지는 상태

* get self-conscious: 신경을 쓰다

Stress can also be linked to hair loss. Stress causes hormonal imbalances in the body.

Some even develop bald spots because of stress.

* bald spot: 원형 탈모(증)

ex> I noticed I had a bald spot after a haircut.

Some people, who go bald, wear wigs or get hair implants.

Another change that comes with age is gray hair. Many people dye their hair when they get too much gray hair.

* gray hair: 흰머리

ex> My mother still looks beautiful with gray hair.

That definitely makes people look younger than their age.

@ You have a lot of hair.  너 머리숱이 정말 많다.

<HOMEWORK>

1.      My hair is getting thin these days

2.      Hair loss usually gets worse with age.

3.      Women can develop bald spots as well.

4.      Stress can make gray hair grow as well.

@ Related Topics> Hair Loss

3/20 Talk about “money gifts” for special occasions in Korea.

Koreans typically give money gifts for events like weddings or funerals.

* money gift: 축의금/조의금

ex> I always give my mother money gifts on her birthday.

For a wedding, it is called congratulatory money. For a funeral, it is called condolatory money.

* congratulatory money: 축의금

* condolatory money: 조의금

The envelope is dropped off at the entrance of a wedding hall or a funeral parlor.

* drop off: 내다, 제출하다

ex> I have to drop off several things at home.

* funeral parlor: 장례식장

Money gifts may be a bit unusual for non-Koreans, but it is very natural for Koreans.

Normally, we keep a record of the amount of money we receive from the guests at events.

* keep a record of: ~을 기록하다

ex> You should keep a record of your expenses.

We normally give back the same amount to them at future events.

ex> You give back the same amount to those who gave you money gifts.

ex> Rich people should give back to society.

The amount of money that we give is higher depending on how close you are.

ex> My answer might be different depending on how close you are.

@ I’m so happy for you and your husband. 너희 부부 진심으로 축하해.

<HOMEWORK>

1.   It’s very natural to give money gift for wedding in Korea.

2.   I dropped off the documents in person.

3.   I always keep a record of my spending.

4.  The amount differs depending on how close you are.

@ Related Topics>> Money Gifts

3/19 Talk about your adolescent years.

I remember being a little rebellious in my adolescence.

* rebellious [rɪ^|beljəs]: 반항적인

* adolescence [|ӕdə^|lesns] : 사춘기

ex> I think I was in my own world in my adolescence.

ex> I went through a lot in my adolescence.

I kept secrets from my parents all the time. They didn't like me talking on the phone for a long time either.

* keep secrets from: ~에게 비밀을 갖다

ex> I don’t want you to keep secrets from me.

I had a curfew too. I got into trouble because I broke it from time to time.

* curfew [^|k3:rfju:] : 통금

ex> I had a curfew until the day I was married.

I would occasionally get into fights. My mother had to come to my school when that happened.

* get into fights: 싸우다

ex> He used to get into fights very often.

Overall, I did give my parents a hard time when I was a teenager. I feel sorry for how I behaved.

* give someone a hard time: ~을 힘들게 하다, ~의 속을 썩이다

ex> He gave me a hard time when we broke up.

@ Your son is very well-behaved. I like him so much.  아들이 참 예의가 바르네요.

<HOMEWORK>

1.      I was very sensitive in my adolescence.

2.      Don’t keep secrets from me.

3.      I’ve never gotten into fights in my life.

4.      I didn’t mean to give you a hard time.

@ Related Topics>>

Adolescences, Life in High School

3/18 Talk about the cash receipt system in Korea.

When you buy something in cash in Korea, you can get what’s called a “cash receipt.”

* buy/get something in cash: 현금으로 물건을 구매하다

ex> You can get a discount if you buy it in cash.

It’s similar to a regular receipt except that the transaction is reported to the National Tax Service.

The cash receipt lets you document your expenses for when you file your taxes.

* document one’s expenses: 지출 내역을 기록하다

* file one’s taxes: 소득 신고를 하다, 연말 정산을 하다

ex> You need to prepare some documents to file your taxes.

It helps the tax authorities to keep track of cash transactions more transparently.

* transparently: 투명하게

* keep track of: ~을 파악하다, ~을 기록하다

ex> I've tried to keep track of his whereabouts.

It has the same effect of using a credit card or debit card.

In order to make use of this system, you have to sign up with the National Tax Service.

* sign up with: ~에 가입하다, 등록하다

ex> Many customers signed up with my company.

You can get a “cash receipt card” issued and use that instead.

* get something issued: ~을 발급 받다

ex> I finally got my membership card issued.

@ My balance is too low. 잔액이 부족해.

<HOMEWORK>

1.      I prefer to buy things in cash.

2.      I haven’t filed my taxes yet.

3.      I always keep track of my expenses.

4.      I need to get my student ID issued.

@ Related Topics>> Cash Receipts

PE 3/19 Getting Business Cards Made

I was actually just thinking about it when you got here. Look, I pulled up the template and was about to work on your card. I just need your four-one-one.

* pull up: to open a computer file or website

ex> Pull up the latest file we have on the Peterman project.

* four-one-one (411): information; refers to the phone number one used to dial for “information” in the U.S.

ex> Give me the four-one-one on that cute girl with the red hair.

Ooh! I think I’ll go for the color card. I might as well get the fanciest choice to give the best impression to my clients.

* might as well: it is probably better to do something than to not do it; it wouldn't make a difference if…

ex> we might as well finish the project tonight, since it’s almost done.

You’re good to go. by Monday you will have a beautiful box full of new name cards waiting on your desk.

* good to go: ready

ex> I was good to go after a big cup of coffee and a croissant.

That was as easy as pie! Let me take you out to lunch for being so helpful.

* as easy as pie: very simple; a piece of cake; a walk in the park; a breeze

ex> It’s as easy as pie to learn how to drive a motorcycle.

PE 3/18 Lou Gehrig Speech

Baseball great Lou Gehrig made this famous speech after the final game of his career, short after it became known that he had a debilitating disease. Yet, despite this devastating setback, he still spoke of how lucky he felt on that day.

Fans, for the past two weeks you have been reading about the bad break I got. Yet today I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of this earth. I have been in ballparks for 17 years and have never received anything but kindness and encouragement from you fans.

* bad break: an unlucky circumstance or event; bad luck

ex> It was a bad break for Terry to get the flu before the big game.

ex> When the cyclist crashed near the finish line, it was a bad break for his team.

When the New York Giants, a team you would give your right arm to beat, and vice versa, sends you a gift – that’s something.

* give one’s right arm: to be willing to do anything in exchange for a certain opportunity or thing

= give my eyeteeth

ex> Some people would give their right arm to meet Angelina Jolie.

* that’s something: it’s a good thing; it’s an honor

ex> Don’t downplay your role in the movie, I think that’s really something.

When you have a wonderful mother-in-law who takes sides with you in squabbles with her own daughter – that’s something.

* take sides: to agree with one person over another in a disagreement

ex> Before you take sides in this argument, please listen to the facts.

So I close in saying that I may have had a tough break, but I have an awful lot to live for.

* a lot/something to live for: a reason for being

ex> Chris beat cancer because he knew there was a lot to live for.

ex> Having something to live for was what helped me survive in the desert.

3/17 Talk about some health drinks in Korea.

Koreans drink natural extracts called jeup for their health.

* natural extract: 천연 추출물

Extracts of red ginseng, onion, garlic, pear, and grape are very common. These products provide general health benefits.

* red ginseng: 홍삼

ex> Drinking a glass of red wine every day provides health benefits.

They prevent fatigue and boost the immune system. Their effects build up over time.

* boost the immune system: 면역력을 강화하다

ex> A healthy lifestyle can help boost the immune system.

* build up over time: 시간을 두고 쌓이다

ex> Stress can build up over time.

So, you can’t drink one and expect to get healthier all of a sudden.

These drinks often come in plastic packets. These health drinks taste stronger than juice, since they come in concentrated forms.

* come in plastic packets: 비닐 팩에 포장되어 나오다

ex> Snacks usually come in plastic packets.

They are gaining more and more popularity these days.

* gain more and more popularity: 점점 보편화되다

ex> The TV series is gaining more and more popularity.

@ Drink the whole thing up.  남기지 말고 쭉 들이켜.

<HOMEWORK>

1.      Yoga provides various health benefits.

2.      Working out on a regular basis can help boosting the immune system.

3.      Trust is likely to build up over time.

4.      Instant noodles come in plastic packets.

@ Related Topics>> Natural Extracts

PE 3/17 Plastic Surgery

I’m not just getting a nose job. I’m getting a chin implant, my cheekbones changed, my eyes done, and the corners of my mouth turned up so I’m always smiling a little.

What prompted this decision? I mean, you aren't some plain Jane and you never lack for guys asking you out on dates.

* plain Jane: a female who is neither beautiful nor ugly

ex> My mother was a plain Jane as a child, but grew up to be a beautiful woman.

Well, my mom thinks it’s a good idea so I can land a rich man, plus the women in the magazines and on TV are so much prettier.

* land: to catch; end up with something

ex> After hours on the boat, Kristen finally landed a fish.

ex> When Rodney went out to the nightclub, his main goal was to land a date.

It’s a safe bet that the women in magazines aren't real, Rhonda. They manipulate the pictures to make them taller or thinner.

* a safe bet: a low risk gamble

ex> It’s a safe bet that another bus will arrive shortly.

They want to make you feel insecure so you’ll buy more of their products. Will you at least sleep on it for a week before you make a decision that will affect the rest of your life?

* sleep on it: to wait for some time before making a decision

ex> Your offer is very good, but I’d like to sleep on it before making my decision.

Okay. I’ll put it off for a week and talk it over with a few more friends. Thanks for being so concerned, Travis.

* put it off: to delay something

ex> If you keep putting it off, someone else will ask Julia out on a date.

PE 3/14 Who Gossips More, Men or Women?

Gossiping? I was just making small talk. Men don’t gossip the same way women do.

* make small talk: to converse about trivial things

ex> she often made small talk with the bus driver on her way to work.

Men are just as bad as women, if not worse. At least we tend to stick to clothes and hair. You guys talk smack about every aspect of each other’s lives.

* talk smack: to make fun of someone in a personal way

ex> The opposing soccer players talked smack about each other during the game.

cf> “smack your gum” – chew it loudly

But that’s just it – we are only messing around. If we want to say something to you, we’ll say it to your face, not behind your back.

* (talk) behind one’s back: to say unkind things about someone when they aren’t present

ex> People who talk about others behind their backs are most likely insecure about themselves.

Come to think of it, that happened to one of my friends. It was really embarrassing.

* come to think of it: to remember something relevant to the discussion

ex> Come to think of it, I did have pancakes for breakfast.

I try to avoid gossiping as a rule. Especially around Nancy, because she can be so judgmental. And she’s one to talk, have you ever seen her…

* judgmental: 비판적인

* she’s/he’s one to talk: she/he is guilty of doing the same thing they were talking about

ex> She’s one to talk about manners – she never covers her mouth when she coughs.

3/14 Talk about the types of pizzas in Korea.

There are tons of pizza places all around the country in Korea.

* pizza place: 피자 전문점

ex> There is a good pizza place just around the corner.

Korea has its own style when it comes to pizza toppings.

* have one’s own style: 고유한 방식을 지니다

ex> I have my own style when it comes to fashion.

Of course, Korean pizzas use most of the typical toppings, such as pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, and green peppers.

Some examples are corn, potatoes, shrimp, barbecued meat or mashed sweet potato. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

* tip of the iceberg: 빙산의 일각

ex> What we know is just the tip of the iceberg.

Koreans don’t really customize their pizzas that much. Instead, we just tend to order a preset pizza by its name.

* customize: 맞춤화하다

ex> You can customize the software in various ways.

* pre-set: 미리 정해진

ex> Korean students follow a pre-set timetable.

ex> We have a pre-set program for the event.

@ There are 24-hour pizza places.  24시간 영업하는 피자 가게들이 있어.

<HOMEWORK>

1.      I like to check out the new pizza place.

2.      I have my own style when it comes to cooking.

3.      You can customize your suit at the tailor shop.

4.      You can choose from several pre-set menus.

PE 3/13 The Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia

Don‘t sell me short. I've been sailing for years and even have my Competent Crew card.

* sell someone short: to think that someone is less capable than they actually are

ex> It never feels good for your own parents to sell you short.

You never cease to amaze me, Tony. On last year’s vacation I found out that you were an accomplished horseback rider.

* (someone) never cease to amaze me: to continue to surprise people

ex> Flowers for me? Honey, you never cease to amaze me.

What can I say, I’m a renaissance man. I can even paint and fly an airplane.

* renaissance man/woman: a person who has many valuable skills or talents

ex> My mom used to say, “A true renaissance man can cook as well as he can sing.”

ex> Many people consider Steve Jobs a renaissance man for his skills in design and computer coding.

Swimming with sharks? I don’t think so. I’ll just watch from the sidelines this time.

* on/from the sidelines: from the spectator’s side

ex> Some people like to live an active life, while others like to stay on the sidelines.

Your loss! Reef sharks are really scared of humans. In fact, it probably bugged off as soon as I saw it.

* bug off: to leave quickly = take a hike; hit the road; get lost!

ex> When the army invaded, the villagers bugged off into the forest.

cf> To bug someone means to bother and annoy someone.