Power English 20230518

 "Take a turn for the worse" is an idiomatic expression that means "to become worse". It is often used to describe a sudden change in someone's health or condition. For example, "The patient's condition took a turn for the worse overnight."¹²

- His condition isn’t improving. In fact, he took a turn for the worse overnight.

- The economy took a turn for the worse after new tax increases were approved.

 

"In denial" is an idiomatic expression that means "refusing to admit the truth or reality of something unpleasant."¹⁴ For example, "The patient was in denial about his health problems."

- I was in denial about my weight until I tried to buy a wedding dress.

귀트영 9/8 Taking "Body Profile" Pictures May Cause Side Effects

귀트영 듣기

Recently rank and file Koreans are having potos taken of their toned, muscular bodies. 

 * ran and file: 평범한 일반인

Social media channels are flooded with posts of these so-called "body profile photos."

Countless vloggers and other content creators have been taking part in the trend.

These people endure months of intensive workouts to sculpt their bodies for their photo sessions. 

 * sculpt their bodies: 몸을 만들다

They also subject themselves to restrictive diets, practically living on salads and lean protein.

 * lean protein: 저지방 단백질

But while this all sounds like harmless indulgence, some people have experienced unexpected side effects. 

 * harmless indulgence: 무해한 사치

Some people regain all the weight they lost in a matter of weeks. 

The amount of fat a person can stand to lose, while remaining healthy, varies greatly from person to person. 

입트영 20220225 Food Comas

 Talk about food comas

Postprandial sleepiness, or a food coma, is a symptom caused by reduced blood flow to the brain as blood is pumped to the stomach to aid digestion. If you overeat, you may experience more severe symptoms.  

My drowsiness after lunch has gotten worse as I get on in years. When I was younger, I could eat like a horse and had no problems digesting the food.

 * I was so hungry that I ate like a horse. 

cf> She never gains weight because she eats like a bird.

But now, I feel bloated and drowsy if I over-indulge at lunchtime. It even gets in the way of my work in the afternoon.

 * I skipped lunch because I felt bloated. 

That's why I try to eat light at lunchtime with coffee, soy milk, or a salad. Having light meals at lunchtime has definitely made me feel less drowsy afterwards. 

It's easier for me to stay focused on my work in the afternoon, too. As an added bonus, I can unwind as I read or take a walk during the extra free time I have at lunch break.

 * I couldn't stay focused on my work because of the noise. 

Dialogue Practice

Don't you feel drowsy in the afternoon, after lunch?

I keep nodding off. Its a big problem for me.

It helps to eat light at lunchtime.

I think going for a light stroll after lunch can also help prevent food comas. 

입트영 20220223 Apartment Complex Parking Issues

 Talk about parking issues in apartment complexes

Most apartment complexes have parking space for 1.3 to 1.5 cars per household. But many households these days have two cars, so parking difficulties are an inevitable problem.

 * Traffic congestion is an inevitable problem in any large city.

People often double park as a solution to this problem. But this leads to problems of its own. 

 * I always leave my phone number when I double park.

Double-parked cars can't be moved if they aren't left in neutral. This makes it necessary to call up the car owner. 

Even if you take special care to park right in the middle of the parking space, the gap between cars is narrow. This means you might become the victim of door dings, or even cause them yourself without meaning to. 

 * I had an argument with a neighbor because of a door ding.

Dialogue Practice

There isn't enough parking space as it is. But some people even spill over into other spaces. 

I really get worked up when I see such selfish people.

How can they be so inconsiderate toward others?

They lack even the most basic community spirit.

That's right. I think people should be penalized for that kid of poor parking. 

입트영 20220224 BookTubers

 Talk about BookTubers

Many people these days operate Youtube channels with their own unique contents. So-called "BookTubers" deal primarily with books on their channels. 

 * He usually shares useful links, rather than his own unique contests. 

Bookbuters introduce the books they read, or make recommendations for good reads during certain times. 

 * It's a good read, but you might not like it.

They also share their know-how on writing notes about the books they read.

Some users create unboxing videos of books that they have delivered to them, or introduce various goods produced by publishers or booksellers.

Some post vlogs about their studies or bookshelves. As a huge bookworm, I always enjoy and look forward to these BookTubers' videos. 

Pattern Practice

It's a book that came highly recommended by a BookTuber that I follow.

Oh, really? Is it any good?

I've been buying and reading most of the books that she vouches for. 

I guess you have a lot of faith in that BookTuber.

That's right. She has opened my eyes to a lot of good reads. 

 * came highly recommended: 강력히 추천되다

 * vouch [váutʃ] for: ~을 보장하다

PE 2/19 There's a new muppet on sesame street - and She's Korean.

 After recent events in America, executives at Sesame Street, the iconic American children's television show and home of the muppets reflected on how they could address racial issues. 

* I'd like you to reflect on your bad behavior today.

* Joey's diner, home of the bottomless milkshake, has been in business for 50 years.

Says Kim, "Working on a show I watched as a kid is a dream come true." 

 * Its was a dream come true! I've had a crush on her since we were nine.

She added, "It's a heavy weight on my shoulders to show her as a Korean-American and not just a generic 'Asian' character."

 * Her mother is ill and she's an only child, so she feels a weight on her shoulders.

 * Being in charge of a multibillion-dollar company is a heavy weight on one's shoulders. 

PE 2/18 Job Interview Question 3: What is your greatest strength?

 Lizzie, what would you say is your greatest strength?

I don't get frustrated easily. I never let minor setbacks get in the way of reaching my goal.

 * The only thing getting in the way of Travis's success was himself.

 * I never let bad weather stop me from going for a run. 

Of course, but I take the time to prepare in advance and coordinate with my teammates, so those setbacks are usually quite small.

 * Please take the time to read the report I gave you. It's very important. 

 * I always take the time to write in my journal.

I see setbacks as opportunities to fine-tune my approach to what I'm doing. 

 * The company fine-tuned their marketing campaign before the big holiday sale.