7/3 Substitute Holiday System

I’m more than positive that you are with me on this one.
* be more than positive: 확실하다
* be with: ~을 찬성하다, 지지하다
ex> I just want to say that I’m with you 100%.

It is indeed depressing, especially for Koreans, who work the longest hours in the world.
* indeed: 정말, 확실히
ex> That is indeed an amazing idea.

There is this thing called a substitute holiday system.
* substitute: 대신하는 것, 대용품, 대체물
ex> I’m going to be your substitute teacher for today.
ex> I think there is no substitute for him.

It basically designates a day off during the week when a public holiday falls on a Sunday.
* day off: 쉬는 날
ex> What do you usually do on your day off?
* fall on: ~날이 되다, ~날과 겹치다

The business community is not particularly fond of the system.
* be fond of: ~을 좋아하다
ex> I’m fond of beer and baked chicken.

Advocates of the system argue that it would improve people’s quality of life.
* advocate: 지지자, 옹호자, 지지하다
ex> He is an advocate of free speech.


@ I’m totally burned out. 난 너무 지쳤어.

1. I'm with you all the way.
2. It was indeed the greatest movie ever.
3. She hasn't had a day off in 8 years.
4. I'm not fond of his books.

Talk about the substitute holiday system.

Remember when I told you I hate it when a public holiday falls on a Sunday?

I’m more than positive that you are with me on this one.

It is indeed depressing, especially for Koreans, who work the longest hours in the world.

Don’t be too sad though, because there is this thing called a substitute holiday system.

It basically designates a day off during the week when a public holiday falls on a Sunday.

The business community is not particularly fond of the system.

They claim that it would increase labor costs and decrease their output.

However, advocates of the system argue that it would improve people’s quality of life and create socio-economic benefit.

PE 7/2 Quentin Tarantino Interview

What got you going in Hollywood as a young and struggling actor/writer?
* get ~ going: ~을 흥분시키다, 흥분해서 말하게 하다
ex> Don't get him going on the subject of politics. He'll never stop.

One of my scripts was picked up and became the basis for the Christian Slater film, "True Romance."
* be picked up: 채택되다, 선발되다
ex> Let's celebrate! One of my articles was picked up by a very respected magazine.

Did you have any reservations about him coming onboard?
* come onboard: 참여하다, 함께 하다 = join
ex> When are the new employees coming onboard? There is lots of work to do!
* reservation: 의구심, 거리낌
ex> I have serious reservations about his ability to do the job.

7/2 The Origin of "Bless You"

They say you always remember your firsts.
* first: 첫 번째 사람, 최초의 것
ex> I was the first in my family to go to college.

As for me, I remember the first English expression I learned when I was living in California.
* as for: ~에 관해 말하면
ex> As for the others, they can use public transportation.

You probably know the meaning, but where does it come from?
* come from: ~에서 나오다, ~출신이다
ex> These products actually come from Vietnam.

The most convincing one, I think, has to do with the plague.
* have to do with: ~와 관련이 있다
ex> What does that have to do with me?
* the plaque: 전염병, 페스트

The phrase originated in Rome when the bubonic plague hit Europe.
* hit: 치다, 덮치다, 영향을 주다
ex> A massive hurricane hit the coast of Florida yesterday.
ex> The recession has hit my business very hard.
* bubonic plaque [bju:bɑ́nik]: 선 페스트

Sneezing was one of the early symptoms of the plague.
* sneeze: 재채기하다
ex> Make sure you cover your mouth when you sneeze.


@ I’m going to crash early tonight. 난 오늘 밤일찍 잘 거야.

1. He was the first to come up with his idea.
2. As for her, she doesn’t like watching soap operas.
3. He has something to do with this crime.
4. Psy’s new album will hit the stores tomorrow.

Talk about the origin of “Bless you”.

They say you always remember your firsts.

Like your first car, your first girlfriend or boyfriend, your first overseas trip,and so on.

As for me, I remember the first English expression I learned when I was living in California.

It was “Bless you.”

You probably know the meaning, but where does it come from?

Well, there are several possible origins of this phrase.

The most convincing one, I think, has to do with the plague.

The phrase originated in Rome when the bubonic plague hit Europe.

Sneezing was one of the early symptoms of the plague.

It is believed that Pope Gregory the Great said “God bless you” after a person sneezed.

PE 7/1 Lunch Break

Have you been out shopping again? When will you learn?
* when will you learn? 언제 철들래? 언제 정신 차릴래?
ex> You were late for work again? When will you learn?

I have been sitting here outside this office for the last 30 minutes waiting for someone to come and give me a hand. It's lunch hour, so the office is like a ghost town.
* be like a ghost town: 유령 마을 같다, 유령이 나올 것같다
ex> At the convention, our product booth is like a ghost town. No one was interested!
* give one a hand: ~을 도와주다

Yes, the place is empty It's so quite, if you sit here you can hear your hair growing.
* hear one's hair growing: 머리카락이 자라는 소리를 듣다, 너무 조용하다
ex> I went to a beach that is so isolated and unknown that I could hear my hair growing.

7/1 Suncheon Bay Garden Expo 2013

The 2013 Suncheon Garden Expo kicked off in April and lasts until October.

* kick off: 시작되다
ex> Have they kicked off the festivities yet?

This Expo is the first of its kind to be held in Korea.
* first of its kind: 같은 종류의 최초
ex> It was the first event of its kind in over a decade

The Expo is a display of green industry around the globe.
* display: 전시, 전람회
ex> The auction was a great display of the wealthy man’s art collection.

The aim of the expo is to protect the environment in general.

* in general: 일반적으로, 대체로
ex> We have no serious issues with the product in general.

More specifically, to preserve the coastal wetlands of Suncheon.

* specifically: 명확하게, 확실하게
ex> Specifically, the problem with the product is the electric wiring.
* coastal wetlands: 연안 습지

And arguably, the most beautiful.

* arguable: 아마 틀림없이
ex> She arguably has the largest collection of shoes in Korea.
ex> He is arguably the best actor of his generation.

The creators of the event want to publicize their plight.
* publicize [^|pʌblɪsaɪz]: 홍보하다, 선전하다, 공표하다
ex> How are we going to publicize this event?
ex> The celebrities don't want to publicize their love affair.
* plight [plaɪt]: 역경, 곤경  ex> The African elephant is in a desperate plight.

@ I’ll cover you. 내가 너 대신 내 줄게.

1. We kicked off the party with cocktails and music.

2. I don’t like eating fish in general.

3. Specifically, I can’t eat raw fish like sashimi.

4. We’re going to publicize the movie at the firm festival.

Talk about 2013 Suncheon Bay Garden Expo.

The 2013 Suncheon Garden Expo kicked off in April and lasts until October.

This Expo is the first of its kind to be held in Korea.
The Expo is a display of green industry around the globe.
New innovations in solar energy, sustainable development, and electronic transportation are showcased.
The aim of the Expo is to protect the environment in general.
More specifically, to preserve the coastal wetlands of Suncheon.
Suncheon has one of the most well-preserved wetlands in the world.
And arguably, the most beautiful.
But this natural jewel is threatened by pollution and industrialization.
The creators of the event want to publicize their plight.

PE 6/28 The Modern Professor

1. on pins and needles: 조마조마한, 초조한
ex> I was on pins and needles during the whole dinner with your father.
ex> He was on pins and needles while he waited for me to tell him if I wanted to marry him.

2. work one's butt off: 뼈 빠지게 일하다, 힘겹게 일하다
ex> During the summers when I was in college, I had to work my butt off to earn my tuition money.

3. make ends meet: 겨우 벌엉 살다, 겨우 먹고 살 만큼 벌다
ex> Even people with good salaries are having a hard time making ends meet these days.

* non-tenure: 종신 재직권이 없는  ex> It's still extremely difficult to get tenure.
* contingent [kən^|tɪndƷənt] : 임시의, 조건부의
* faculty: 교수진

6/28 Chuncheon Dakgalbi and Makguksu

Dakgalbi and Makguksu are two culinary specialties of Chuncheon, Gangwondo.

* culinary[^|kʌlɪneri]: 요리의, 음식의

ex> He has a large collection of culinary books.
ex> She was keen to acquire more advanced culinary skills.

Dakgalbi is made with chopped chicken, special hot sauce, various vegetable, and rice cake

* chop: 자르다, 잘게 썰다

ex> The carrots are chopped and ready to go.
* rice cake: 떡

Restaurants cook it over a flame in front of patrons.

* patron [^|peɪtrən]: 고객, 손님, 후원자

ex> Those people aren’t waiters, they’re patrons!
ex> Frederick the Great was the patron of many artists.

* cook sth over a flame: ~을 불에 올려 요리하다
ex> cook over a low heat/fire

Staff will usually tend to the heat to prevent scorching.

* tend: ~을 주의하다, ~에 신경을 쓰다, 돌보다

ex> Always tend to the fire when you are camping.
ex> Doctors and nurses tended the injured.
ex> Ambulance crews were tending to the injured.

* scorch: (불에) 그슬리다, 태우다

ex> I scorched my dress when I was ironing it.

If you like spiciness, this dish will have you hooked!

* have someone hooked: ~을 푹 빠지게 하다, 대단히 즐기다

ex> This mystery novel is so exciting it will have you hooked!

Makguksu is a concoction of buckwheat noodles, vegetables, and spices.

* concoction: 혼합물, 혼합, 조합

ex> The cocktail is a concoction of gin, bitters, and marinated cucumber.

* buckwheat: 메밀

The flavor is a unique of nuttiness and spice, complemented by the sweet and sour broth.

* nuttiness: 고소함, 견과 같음

* complement: 보완하다, 덧붙이다

* sweet and sour: 새콤 달콤한

@ I have a food coma. 식곤증이 왔어.

1. The culinary shows are quite popular.
2. Have you chopped the boiled eggs yet?
3. The restaurant’s patrons are mostly young and trendy.
4. She made me drink a concoction of tomato juice and Tabasco.

Talk about Chuncheon Dakgalbi and Makguksu.

Dakgalbi and Makguksu are two culinary specialties of Chuncheon, Gangwondo.

Dakgalbi is a stir-fried spicy chicken dish and Makguksu is a cold noodle dish.

Dakgalbi is made with chopped chicken, special hot sauce, various vegetable, and rice cakes.

Restaurants cook it over a flame in front of patrons.

Staff will usually tend to the heat to prevent scorching.

Chuncheon Dakgalbi is charcoal grilled or pan fried.

If you like spiciness, this dish will have you hooked!

Makguksu is a concoction of buckwheat noodles, vegetables, spices, and a chilled broth.

The flavor is a unique of nuttiness and spice, complemented by the sweet and sour broth.