5/30 Talk about reserve army training in Korea.

Korean males are requried to dedicate two years of their lives serving in the military.
= Korean males have to serve in the military for little less than two years.
ex> I'm going to dedicate the next two hours to working out my homework.

Once those two years are up, they're not exactly in the clear.
* be in the clear: 완전히 해결되다.
ex> Time's up.

They are automatically assigned to the army reserve for seven years.
* army reserve: 예비군
* be assigned to: ~에 배속되다.
ex> Students are each assigned to a seat that they must sit in for the entire year.
ex> I'm four years into my army reserve obligation. 나는 예비군 4년차입니다.

There are mandatory reserve army training sessions annually.

The army reserve members go through drills to brush up on their combat skills.
* go through drills: 훈련을 받다.
* brush up on: ~을 가다듬다, 재정비하다.
ex> Firefighters go through drills all the time to practice for real fires.

This is done through basic military training, live-ammunition shooting practive, and tactics training through survival games.
* live-ammunition shooting practice: 실탄 사격 훈련.

Once the reserve army duties are completed, men move on to become members of civil defense units.
* civil defense unit: 민방위 부대
ex> Why don't you move on to the next chapter?


@ I want to branch out from what I'm doing now. 지금 하는 일에서 좀 더 뻗어 나가고 싶어.

1. I'm proud that my son is serving in the military.
2. I was assigned to a new department this year.
3. I have to attend reserve army training next week.
4. Let's move on to the next page.

5/28 Talk about overtime work and staff dinners in Korea.

In Krea, there is hardly any job that canbe called a "nine-to-five job."

Office jobs rarely allow workers to get off at five.
= Office workers rarely get off at five.
* get off: 퇴근하다
ex> I usually beat rush hour traffic because I get off at five.

Most Korean office workers have to deal with working overtime.
* work overtime: 야근하다.
ex> I wouldn't mind working overtime if I got paid for it!

In most cases, they are not even paid extra for staying late.
* be paid extra: 추가 수당을 받다.
ex> The babysitter was paid extra for staying late.

One has to stay after-hours if the work for the day hasn't been completed.
* stay late (= stay afterhours, stick around late): 야근하다.

It's frowned upon to clock out before your boss.
* be frowned upon: 눈총을 받다.
* clock out: 퇴근하다.  cf> clock in: 출근하다
ex> It's frowned upon to use your cell phone in the library.

These semi-mandatory gatherings are often considered a continuation of one's work hours.
* semi-mandatory: 반의무적인
* continuation: 연속, 연장선
ex> The author released a new book that was a continuation of her bestseller.


@ They blocked off that section.  그 구간을 폐쇄했어.

1. It's hard to get off at 6 o'clock sharp at my company.
2. My boyfriend works overtime almost every day.
3. I got paid extra for working last Sunday.
4. I really wish I could clock out at exactly 6 o'clock.

5/27 Talk about typical pharmacies in Korea.

Drugstores are located on almost every street corner.
* pharmacy (=drugstore): 약국
* on every street corner: 길목마다. everywhere.
ex> There are street vendors on almost every street corner.

In Korea even the simplest drugs such as basic painkillers can only be purchased at drugstores.
ex> She refuses to take even the simplest drugs and relies on herbal medicine instead.

There are tons of over-the-counter medications for various symptoms.
* over-the-counter medications: 처방전이 필요 없는 의약품

The pharmacist will often give you small packets filled with pills.
* packet: 작은 봉지
ex> I organized all of my jewelry by putting them into individual small packets.

You'll find a whole array of health products such as detary supplements or vitamins at Korean drugstores.
* a whole array of: 다양한~
* dietary supplements: 식이 보조제
ex> I love that restaurant because they serve a whole array of side dishes.


My oldest brother gets on my nerves!  우리 오빠 정말 짜증 나!
That's what older brothers are there for. 원래 오빠들이 그래
@ He always bosses us around.  항상 우리에게 이래라저래라 해.


1 Entrances to subway station can be seen on almost every street corner.
2. Regulation for OTC medications have been strengthened.
3. The store offers a whole array of cosmetic products.
4. Keep in mind the health products are not medicine.

5/26 Talk about the culture of using chopsticks.

Using chopsticks is like second nature to us.
* second nature: 자연스럽게 체득하는 성향
ex> Cooking has become second nature to me now that I'm a mother.

Some Koreans will probably feel more at home with chopsticks even when having a Western-style meal.
* feel more at home: 더 편하게 느끼다.
ex> I feel more at home in your house than my own because I'm always here.

The interesting thing is that chopsticks look different from region to region.
* from region to region: 지역별로

Japanese people usually use wooden rounded chopsticks with a pointy end.
* with a pointy (pointed) end: 끝이 뾰족한
ex> I bought my mother a set of beautiful wooden rounded chopsticks.

The Chinese typically use plastic chopsticks that are square-shaped with a blunt end.
* square-shaped: 사각 모양의
ex> That square-shaped dress is very unique.

In Korea, metal chopsticks are most commonly used in households and at restaurants.
ex> Salt is probably one of the most commonly used spices in cooking.

This requires more skill because the metal makes the food slip out more easily.
* slip out: 미끄러져 나가다.


@ She broke down and cried.  (감정을 주체 못하고) 무너져 울음을 터뜨렸다.

1. Making kimchi is like second nature to me.
2. Be careful as the pencil has a poiny end.
3. There is a small square-shaped pond in the garden.
4. This is the most commonly used cell phone model in Korea.

5/25 Talk about what it's like driving in Korea.

One thing that many non-Koreans notice is the aggressiveness of drivers in Korea.
ex> Did you notice her aggressiveness that comes out every now and then?

There are many pushy drivers that will attempt to merge into your lane despite the lack of space.
* merge into a lane (= cut in)
* pushy: 밀어붙이는
ex> Just be nice and let others merge into your lane.

A lot of people are dead set on not letting anyone into their lanes.
* be dead set on: 기필코 ~하려고 하다.
* let someone into one's lane: 끼어드는 차에 양보해 주다.
ex> I'm dead set on buying this dress regardless of how expensive it is.

You have to aggressively cut in otherwise you'll miss your trun or exit.

You may get honked at, high beamed, or tailgated.
* honk: 경적을 울리다.
* tailgate: 뒤에 바짝 따라붙다.
ex> I changed lanes after I realized I was being tailgated by the driver behind me.

These tendencies can be worse during rush hour when the traffic becomes insane.
ex> The weather has become insane with global warming.

Some say that these driving habits are a result of a nation that has developed rapidly in as short time span.

It's important to not let the road conditions get you on edge.
* get somebody on edge: ~을 예민하게 만들다.

@ I can't wait to break it in.  빨리 직접 한번 사용해 보고 싶어.

5/24 Talk about the seats for the elderly on the subway and buses

There are seats on subways and buses that are reserved for elderly, disabled, or pregnant people.
* be reserved for: ~을 위해 남겨두다.
ex> That table is reserved for a big birthday party at 7 PM.

They are located near the doors of the buses and at both ends of each subway car.
* subway car: 지하철 전동차
ex> There are sharp points at both ends of the stick.

Technically, they're supposed to be left available at all times for such people in need of a seat.
* technically: 엄밀히 말하자면, 원칙적으로는
* in need of: ~이 필요한
ex> There should always be a lifesaver available at all time at pools.

Some people will sit on them with the intention of giving them up.
* with the intention of: ~의 의도를 가지고

Koreans are very accommodating to senior citizens.
* accommodating: 배려하는,
* senior citizen: 어르신, 노인
ex> I love this salon because they're very accommodating to walk-in customers.

Others will be kind enough to offer to hold your bag in their laps for you.
* in one's lap: 무릎 위에
ex> The students quietly waited for their teacher with their hands folded in their laps.


@ That's playing with fire.  그건 위험한 행동이야.

1. These seats are reserved for the disabled.
2. The boat is round at both ends.
3. The family is in need of financial aid.
4. The cat was sitting in her laps.

5/23 Talk about the founding legend of the ancient Korean dynasty, Go-Chosun.

This day celebrates the founding of Korea's first ancient kingdom, Go-Chosun.
* ancient kingdom: 고대 왕국
ex> Not much is known about the country's first ancient kingdom.

There is an ancient legend that explains how the kingdom came to be five thousand years ago.
ex> Let me tell you how our company came to be.

He stumbles across a tiger and a bear that want to become humans.
* stumble across: ~을 우연히 만나다, bump into, come across
ex> I stumbled across my old dress while cleaning out my closet.

Hwan-woong says he would grant their wishes under two conditions.
* grant one's wish: 소원을 들어주다.
* under two conditions: 두 가지 조건을 전제로
ex> The fairy godmother grants Cinderella's wish.
* fairy godmother: 주인공을 돕는 요정
ex> I'll agree to do this under two conditions.

They must stay in a cave for one hundred days and only eat garlic and mugwort.
* mugwort: 쑥

Dan-goon grows up to become the founder and king of Go-Chosun.
ex> She hopes that her son will grow up to become a reputable judge.

@ She brings out the worst in me.  나의 가장 안 좋은 모습이 나오게 만들어.

1. She came to be an internationally successful actress.
2. I stumbled across an old friend on the street yesterday.
3. I'll grant your wish if you do me this favor.
4. My company signed the contract under three conditions.

5/21 Talk about getting a cell phone in Korea.

In this day and age, having a cell phone is a must in Korea.
* a must: 필수품
ex> Packing a neck pillow for airplane flights is a must for me.

There are three service providers, dozens of new cell phone models, and various payment plans to choose from.
* payment plan: 요금제
* service provider: 서비스 공급업체

You visit a mobile carrier branch and select the cell phone of your choice.
ex> You can order any item of your choice from the menu.

You then choose the right monthly payment plan that suits you.
ex> There are so many monthly payment plans that it's hard to choose the right one.

This is why most people sign up for a two or three-year contract to cut down the price of the cell phone.
ex> I decided to finally sign up for the gym and get back in shape.

If you choose to cancel your contract before the full term, you are required to pay a cancellation fee.
ex> You have no choice but to cancel your contract if you're going to be moving abroad.


@ He sure knows how to convince people to buy things they don't need.  사람 설득하는 데 일가견이 있어.

1. It's hard to find a household without a computer in this day and age.
2. Let's have a dinner at the restaruant of your choice.
3. I call the service center to change monthly payment plan.
4. I had to cancel my contract because I lost my cell phone.

5/20 Talk about the Korea Customs Service.

The KCS plays a key role in facilitating trade and promoting a fair trade environment.
* play a key role: 중추적인 역할을 하다.
* fair trade environment: 공정 거래 무역
ex> She plays a key role in her company and is respected by everyone.

This is the agency we go through before and after every overseas travel.
ex> You should do some stretchs before and after your workout.

All imported and exported goods are carefully monitored by the KCS.
 = trade goods

The agency collects customs duty and defends against illegal smuggling.
* collect customs duty: 관세를 징수하다.
* defend against: ~을 방지하다.
* smuggling: 밀수

The KCS's official mission is to protect fiscal revenues and the national economy, prevent the inflow of goods detrimental to social safety and human life, and promote lawful international trade and travel.
* fiscalrevenue: 재정수입
* detrimental to: ~에 피해를 입히는

The KCS oversees fifty million travelers going in and out of Korea's borders.
* oversee: 관장하다, 감독하다, keep an eye on
ex> The principal is the top guy who oversees all of the school activities.


@ How much do you bring in each month? 한 달에 수입이 얼마나 되니?

1. My company played a key role in the economic development of our country.
2. All of visitors were carefully monitored  due to the infectious disease.
3. The product is exempted from customs duty.
4. There needs to be more measures to stop illegal smuggling.

5/19 Talk about how some Korean families live apart for their children's education.

Gi-leo-gi dads refer to men living in Korea to bring home the dough, while their families live abroad.
* bring home the dough: 생활비를 벌다. work to earn money
ex> In my family, my mon is the one who brings home the dough.

He has to fly back and forth like a migrating goose to see his family.
* wild goose: 기러기
* migrate: 이동하다,  cf> migratory bird: 철새
* back and forth: 왔다갔다.
ex> Migrating geese fly back and forth based on seasonal changes.

This is easier said than done.  말처럼 쉬운 일은 아니다.

Fathers are better off making money in Korea to support their wife and kids.
* be better off: ~가 형편이 더 낫다.
ex> Honestly, you're better off without him.

Many Korean households are choosing to do this for the sake of their kids.
* for the sake of: ~을 위하여 (강조)
ex> There are hardly any households lacking internet access in Korea.

Children's education often tops the list of priorities for most Korean parents.
* top the list of priorities: 최우선 순위를 차지하다.
ex> That story tops the list of embarrassing experiences.


@  I'm in it for the money.  돈 때문에 하는 거야.

1. I bring home the dough in my family.
2. I had to go back and forth between the two countries.
3. She is better off without him.
4. Economic recovery tops the list of priorities this year.

5/18 Talk about the upcoming IAAF World Championships in Daegu.

Daegu was chosen as the hosting city for the 2011 IAAF World Championships.
* hosting city: 개최 도시
* IAAF World Championships: 세계육상선수권대회 (International Association of Athletics Federation)
ex> Who won the bid to become the hosting city for the next Olympics?

This year, the event will kick off on August 27th and run until September 4th.
* kick off: 시작하다.
ex> Let's kick off the event at exactly 7 o'clock on the dot.
* run: continue on..  진행이 된다.
ex> This exhibition will run until the end of next month.

Daegu is only the third Asian city to host the Championships.

Daegu has vowed to do its best to make this event a success.
* vow: 약속하다, 공언하다.

A task force was created to make the necessary preparations.
* task force: 전담팀
* make preparations: 준비를 하다.
ex> You can hire a wedding planner to make all the preparations for your special day.

Appropriate accommodations are being thoroughly prepared for all the foreign athletes and visitors.
* accommodation: 숙박시설, lodging

The event is expected to give the city an economic boost as well as for the country as a whole.
* give an economic boost: 경제적 상승 효과를 가져오다.
ex> Large scale sporting events tend to give an economic boost for the hosting nation.


@ I'm bubbling over with excitement.  흥분을 참을 수가 없어.

1. My hometown was chosen as the next hosting city for the games.
2. A three-day celebration will kick off tomorrow.
3. My company created a task force for exports to India.
4. The recent drop in oil price is expected to give an economic boost.

5/17 Talk about how Koreans sit on the floor while having meals.

Unlike eating at tables with chairs in the West, Koreans often sit cross-legged on the floor when they eat.
* sit cross-legged on the floor: 바닥에 양반다리를 하고 있다.
ex> All of the children sit cross-legged on the rug for story time.
ex> I hate to sit cross-legged in restaurants because my feet fall asleep.

More restaurants are giving customers the choice of floor seating or Western-style seating.
* floor seating: 좌식 좌석
ex> You have the choice of eating the blueberry one or the strawberry one.

There's also some that offer the best of both worlds.

Women wearing skirts may struggle a bit due to the possibility of flashing other diners.
* flash someone: 창피한 곳을 보여 주다.
ex> There are some odd men who go around flashing people in public.

However, an apron or large napkin draped over their laps can fix the problem.
* drape over: ~위에 드리우다.
* lap: the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person
ex> Come and sit on my lap.

Foreigners who are new to the concept of sitting Indian-style while eating may find it uncomfortable.
* sit Indian-style: 양반다리로 앉다.
ex> You may be new to the concept of separating food waste in Korea.


@ He's burning up right now over what you said.  네가 한 말 때문에 화가 단단히 난 상태야.

1. The students protested sitting cross-legged on the floor.
2. My parents prefer floor seating at restaurants.
3. The dish takes the best of both worlds.
4. I'm new to the concept of online donations

5/16 Talk about how Koreans celebrate Coming-of-Age Day.

There's a day in Korea that recognizes people who are turning 20 that year.
ex> How many years do you have left until you'll be turning 20?
ex> His work was recognized by an honorary degree from Glasgow University.

It is called Coming-of-Age Day and falls on the third Monday of May.
* Coming-of-Age Day: 성년의 날
* fall on: 날짜가 ~이다.
ex> This year, Chuseok falls on a midweek day, making it a long holiday.

20 is the age that one is considered to be a legal adult in Korea.
* legal adult: 법적인 성인
ex> It's not all that great to be a legal adult because there are more responsibilities.

Many stores offer special gifts for those celebrating their adulthood.
ex> Celebrating their adulthood, gifts are given to those who turn 20 that year.

There is currently a pending bill that will change the official adult age to 19 from 2013.
* pending bill: 계류 중인 법안
ex> There's a pending bill aiming to penalize sex offenders more harshly.

@ I don't mean to butt in, but I had a quick question.  끼어들려는 것은 아닌데요

1. I can't believe I already turned 20.
2. We are going to throw a party on Coming-of-Age Day this year.
3. You have to be a legal adult to purchase alcohol in this country.
4. My parents bought me a present to celebrate my adulthood.

5/14 Talk about what Koreans call "pensions"

Many Koreans go on quick weekend trips to something called "pensions."
* go on a trip: 여행을 가다
cf> overnight trip

Many Americans may scratch their heads at the word, because to them, "pension" refers to retirement money.
* retirement money: 퇴직금
* scratch one's head: 의아해하다.

A "pension" in Korea refers to a vacation cabin or cottage.
* vacation cabin: 휴양 별장

All of the popular vacation spots offer a wide range of pensions.
ex> He's a jack of all trades with a wide range of skills.

These pensions are cozy and feel more like home compared to a typical motel room.
* cozy: 아늑한, homy, comfy
ex> Your home feels so cozy that I feel as if I'm in my own home.

Most of them have barbeque grills with patios.
* patio: 일종의 테라스

The best thing about pensions is that they don't cost that much either.
ex> The new version doesn't cost that much more than the old one.


@ You have to take your chances.  어느 정도 모험을 할 필요가 있어.

5/13 Talk about major state exams in Korea.

Some of the most competitive jobs in Korea require the passing of a state exam.
* state exam: 국가 고시
ex> He's been out of the loop these days, studying for his state exam.

If one wants to become a diplomat, he/she has to pass the wae-moo-go-shi.
ex> Many diplomats can speak various languages due to the nature of their job.

Anyone who wants to practice law as a profession must pass the sa-bub-shi-hum.
* practice law as a profession: 법조인이 되다.
cf> practice medicine: 의사가 되다

Think of the bar exam required for lawyers in the States.
* bar exam: (미국의) 변호사 시험

This test will die out in the very near future because Korea adopted a new law school system.
* die out: disappear, 사라지다.
* adopt: 채택하다.

People who want to work in senior-level government posts go through cutthroat competition to pass the heng-jung-go-shi.
* cutthroat competition: 치열한 경쟁
ex> She went through cutthroat competition to win that spot.

The 임용고시 is for anyone wanting to become a public school teacher.
ex> My mom has worked as a public school teacher all her life.


@ There are no exceptions to the rule.  규칙에 있어 예외는 없습니다.

5/12 Talk about ever-rising college tuition fees.

Korean universities are heavily dependent on collected tuition to stay in operation.
ex> Will your business stay in operation during the holidays?

Grants and donations aren't as common as at Western colleges.
* grant: 보조금
ex> She was so happy about winning the grant for her research project.

There are tuition hikes every single year.
* tuition hike: 등록금 인상
ex> The students protested against the recent tuition hike.

There are student loans available, but the interest rates are pretty hefty.
* hefty: heavy, 제법 많은/높은
* student loan: 학자금 대출
ex> That's a hefty price tag for such a small couch.

Many of them have to work part-time jobs to ease the financial burden.
* ease the financial burden: 경제적 부담을 덜다.

@ It took me a while to learn the ropes.  요령을 배우는 데 시간이 꽤 걸렸어요.

1. Some stores found it is impossible to stay in operation  due to the storm.
2. Our university offers grants to various research projects.
3. Universities say that tuition hikes are inevitable.
4. Working additional part-time jobs is not enough to ease the financial burden.

5/11 Talk about how people have nostalgic memories about their first love.

Koreans especially have this special nostalgia when it comes to their first loves.
* nostalgia: 향수, 애틋한 추억
ex> I always feel a twinge of nostalgia when I listen to this song.

One's first love could be one's ex-boyfirend/girlfriend.
ex> He got back together with his ex-girlfriend after a month.

It could also be someone he/she used to have a secret crush on.
* have a crush on: ~을 짝사랑하다.
ex> After watching this movie, I now have a crush on the main actor.

Some may look back on it and think of it as puppy love.
* puppy love: 풋사랑
* look back on: ~을 회상하다.
ex> We did a lot of catching up looking back on the good old days.

Most first loves occur when one is innocent and naive.
* innocent: 천진난만한, 순수한
* naive: 순진한
ex> Being a small town girl, she seems to be very innocent.

The main character will often not be able to forget their first love even years down the road.
* years down the road: 수년이 지난 후에
ex> Maybe when it's been replaced a couple years down the road, but not for a while.

@ I don't have the luxury of being able to get massages whenever I want. ~할 여유가 없다.


1. People have special nostalgia for their hometown.
2. I didn't know that you have a secret crush on my brother.
3. I looked back on the days I spent with him.
4. It wasn't a serious relationship, but just puppy love.

5/10 Talk about the Korean Marine Corps.

The Korean Marine Corps is a distinct arm of the South Korean forces.
* Marine Corps [ko:r]: 해병대
* distinct: 탁월한, 돋보이는
ex> The navy has developed to be a distinct arm of the nation's defense system.

Being a marine is very physically demanding.
ex> This type of work is not mentally difficult, but physically demanding.

Some of the toughest and bravest men in the country serve in the Marine Corps.
ex> I heard your brother will serve in the Marine Corps soon.

Not everyone can handle the Marine Corps' grueling training regimen.
* grueling training: 혹독한 훈련

The Marine Corps's responsibilities consist of amphibious operations among others.
* amphibious operation: 수륙 양동 작전
ex> We need equipment specific for amphibious operations that can work on both land and sea.
cf> amphibian: 양서류

When North Korea fired at Yeon-pyeong Island recently, the marines were the first to respond.
ex> The firefighters were the first to respond when the siren went off.

Recently, the marines got some extra spotlight from the media when megastar Hyun Bin decided to do his military duty as a marine.
* get extra spotlight: 추가적인 주목을 받다.
* do one's military duty: 군 복무를 하다.

@ You can only do so much.  할 수 있는 것에 한계가 있어.

1. It was physically demanding, but very rewarding.
2. He served in the Korean Marine Corps for 2 years.
3. The Marines conducted an amphibious operation to support the ground forces.
4. The army is the first to respond when there is a provocation.

5/9 Describe the City of Ulsan.

Ulsan is located down south on the Korean peninsula in South Gyeongsang Province.
* down south: opp; up north
ex> The weather tends to get warmer the more you go down south in the country.

It's the seventh largest metropolis in Korea with a population of about 1.1 million people.
* metropolis: major city, 대도시
ex> The country is tiny with a population of about half a million people.

The city is an industrial powerhouse.
* industrial powerhouse: 산업 중심지
ex> China is considered the biggest industrial powerhouse in the world.

It's home to Hyundai Motors' assembly plant, Hyundai Heavy Industries' shipyard, and SK Energy's oil refinery.
* shipyard: 조선소
* oil refinery: 정유소

Hyundai Heavy Industries' shipyard is the largest of its kind in the world.
ex> This tank is the largest of its kind in the world.

Ulsan is the first spot in the country that the sun touches when it rises.
ex> The first spot I have to drop by is the bank.


@ We have so much to do in so little time.  시간은 얼마 없는데 할 일은 태산 같아.

1. His hometown is located down south on the Korean peninsula.
2. Korea has grown into an industrial powerhouse in 60 years.
3. The department store is the largest of its kind in Korea.
4. Where is the first spot you would visit in Spain?

5/7 How do Koreans typically invest their money?

Koreans engage in various means of investment.

The riskier the investment, the higher the potential returns are.
* potential return: 잠재 수익
ex> Focusing too much on the potential returns could negatively affect your ability to manage your finances.

It's best to diversify your portfolio rather than putting all your eggs in one basket.
* diversify: 다양화하다.
ex> Putting all your eggs in one basket could lead you to ruins.

Even if the stock price of a company drops substantially, your entire finances won't take too big of a hit.
* take a big of a hit: 큰 타격을 입다.
* substantially: to a great or significant extent; profits grew substantially

Some people prefer to trade stocks themselves while others invest in stock funds.
* stock fund: 주식형 펀드
ex> Timing is very important when you trade stocks and invest in stock funds.

You can creat a savings account to build up interest on your funds.
* savings account: 저축계좌
* build up (experience, career, ...): 쌓아가다
ex> He sets aside 10 percent of his monthly salary in a savings account.

Another type of investment that's popular is investing in property.
* property: 부동산

Real estate prices tend to go up over time.
* over time: 시간이 지남에 따라, gradually
ex> Antiques are simply old objects with value that goes up over time.

@ They all fall under one category.  다 같은 범주에 속해.
Do you like oranges or tangerines?  오렌지가 좋아, 귤이 좋아?


1. Experts forecast that potential returns on the fund will be substantial.
2. I'm always told to diversify my portfolio.
3. Trading stocks oneself can be a risky form of investment.
4. He has built up interest on what he inherited from his parents.

5/6 Talk about the new Hallyu trend.

Hallyu refers to the popularity of Korean entertainment in surrounding Asian countries.

Korean pop culture blew up in the early 2000s with the immensely popular Korean TV dramas.
* blow up: 큰 방향을 일으키다.
ex> Hyun Bin was always popular, but really blew up after "Secret Garden."

However, recently Hallyu has started to take a new form.
* take a new form: 새로운 형태를 띠다.

K-pop music has been blowing new life into the Hallyu wave.
* blow new life into: ~에 새 활기를 불어넣다.
ex> Government support is blowing new life into the bio-engineering sector.

Groups like Girls Generation and KARA have massive followings in Japan.

The new Hallyu wave has been helping Korean businesses as well.
ex> Every time she lands at the airport, there is a massive following of fans that show up.

As Asians get more familiar with the Korean pop-culture, it's easier for companies to sell their products abroad.
* get more familiar with: ~에 더욱 친숙해지다.

@ He's chip off the old block. 그는 부모님을 빼닮았어.

5/5 Talk about typical street election campaigns in Korea.

One can tell when it's election time in Korea because of the street election campaigns that take place.
* election time: 선거철
* street election campaign: 길거리 선거 유세

The street campaigns center around trucks with the candidate's posters plastered all over them.
* plaster: 온통 발라 놓다.
ex> His face was plastered on every magazine following the success of his movie.

There's loud upbeat music pumping out of speakers.
* upbeat music: 신나는 음악
* pump out: 쏟아내다.
ex> There are hip hop music pumping out of his car speakers.

You will notice familiar songs with lyrics revised to support the candidate.
* revise: 바꾸다.
* lyrics: 가사

There are also campaign staff members who are decked out in uniforms, dancing along to the music.
* deck out in: ~로 차려 입다, dressed up
ex> All of the preschoolers were decked out in their matching uniforms.

The loud noise and bright colors make it hard for passers-by to miss it.
* passer-by: 행인


@  I hate it when people pass gas.  사람들이 방귀 뀌면 정말 싫어
(= fart, flatulate, cut the cheese, break wind, let it rip)

1. Dosens of campaign staff members participated in street campaign.
2. This song is a 70's hit that had its lyrics revised.
3. He was decked out in hs best suit.
4. Many passers-by witnessed the traffic accident.

5/4 Talk about Korea's economic growth in the last few decades.

It's no understatement to say that Korea's economy went from nothing to a force to be reckoned with.
* understatement: 부족한 묘사,억제된 표현
* a force to be reckoned with: 만만치 않은 상대.
ex> That player is a force to be reckoned with, so we need to guard him extra heavily.

After the Korean War in the 50s, the country was left in ruins.
* be left in ruins: 폐허가 되다.
ex> The small town was left in ruins after the tornado hit.

Many Korean brands such as Samsung, Hyundai, and LG have become household names all around the world.
* household name: 누구나 알 만한 이름
ex> That singer is a household name all around the world.

That's not to say that there weren't a couple of serious hiccups along the way.
* hiccup: 딸꾹질, 난관

Korea's economy posted a minus growth of 6.9% in 1998.
* post minus growth: 마이너스 성장을 하다.
ex> Having posted minus growth for the first time, she felt the pressure to bring sales back up.

The country bounced right back (up) to grow 9.5% in 1999 and 8.5% in 2000.
* bounce back: 반등하다, 회복하다.
ex> The kid bounced back (up) after he fell off his skateboard.

In the aftermath of the global recession that hit 2008, Korea recovered relatively quickly.
* in the aftermath of: ~의 여파 속에서

@ It's an oldie, but a goodie. 옛날 것이지만 정말 멋진 작품이야.


1. They are a force to be reckon with in the political arena.
2. The area that tsunami swept through was left in ruins.
3. My company is hardly household name yet.
4. The country's economy posted minus growh for two straight years.

5/3 Talk about how people are coping with high oil price.

The price of crude oil has been going through the roof, hovering around $100 a barrel.
* go through the roof: 천정부지로 치솟다.
* hover around: ~선을 상회하다.
ex> The temperatures will be hovering around 20 degrees all week.

The international oil supply has been taking a hit with the turmoil in Libya.
* take a hit: 타격을 입다.
* turmoil: 혼란, 소란
ex> Farmers have been taking a hit with the bizarre weather messing up their crops.

Prices at the pump have been going up sharply.
* prices at the pump: 휘발류 가격  cf> pump: 주유기
ex> You should check the prices at the pump before filling up at the gas station.
ex> His grades started going up sharply with the help of a tutor.

There has been a significant drop in the number of cars on the streets.
ex> There has been a significant drop in crime with the increase in police patrol

You can see a lot more people resorting to public transportation or even bicycles.
* resort to: ~에 의지하다, turn to

Airline ticket prices have been shooting up as well.
* shoot up: 치솟다.
ex> The company's stock value started shooting up until it passed the $100 mark.

@ I'll do the legwork for you. 내가 여기저기 알아봐 줄께.


1. With the new album release, his popularity went through the roof.
2. Many industries took a hit because of the earthquake.
3. The increase in international oil prices directly affect prices at the pump.
4. Concert ticket prices shot up last year.

5/2 Talk about how housing leases are skyrocketing in Korea.

The price of leasing a home has been skyrocketing lately in Korea.
* lease a home: 집을 임대하다
* skyrocket: 폭등하다.
ex> Sales of smartphones have been skyrocketing in Korea during the past couple of years.

Home renters have the option of picking from either wol-se or jeon-se.

Jeon-se is where you pay a large lump sum deposit at the beginning of a contract with no monthly rent.
* lump sum: 큰 덩어리, 큰 액수

Jeon-se prices have been on the sharp rise since early 2009.
ex> That company's stocks have been on the sharp decline after the recent recall.

There's a lack of supply of homes available for jeon-se in comparison to the demand.
* in comparison to: ~와 비교하여
ex> Due to the lack of supply of crude oil, gas prices have gone up.

Landlords prefer to rent out their property through wol-se due to its higher profitability.
* profitability: 수익성
* rent out (a home): 집을 세놓다, 집을 임대하다.
'* landlord: 집주인
ex> She decided to rent out the conference hall for the company event.

This, in turn, leads to less available homes up for rent.
* up for rent: 임대 위해 내 놓은
ex> I decided to put the extra room in my house up for rent.

@ I've been sniffling all day.  하루 종일 코를 훌쩍거렸어.

1. Stock prices have been skyrocketing as the economy is picking up.
2. International oil prices have been on the sharp rise because of the war.
3. Prices have risen in comparison to 2010.
4. The number of homes up for rent in Korea has declined.

4/30 Talk about how Koreans like to exfoliate their skin.

Koreans are no strangers to skin exfoliation.
* be no stranger to: ~에 매우 익숙하다.
ex> Athletes are no stranger to ankle sprains or pulled muscles.

Many of them get their skin exfoliated regularly through a body scrub.

There are a plethora of public bath houses all over the country where you can do this.
* a plethora of: 수많은, 셀 수도 없는
ex> There are a plethora of afterschool English programs in Korea.

You soak yourself in a hot tub to make your skin nice and soft.
* soak oneself in: ~에 몸을 담그다.
* hot tub: 온탕
ex> I don't like soakking myself in a hot tub for too long.

Grab a scrub towel and use some elbow grease to start scrubbing.
* use elbow grease: ~을 열심히 하다, hard work

Rinse off all the dead skin that's left behind with water.
* rinse off:  헹궈내다, 씻어 내다.

Then enjoy a nice shower to finish squeaky clean.
* squeaky clean: 매우 깨끗한, cf> squeaky: 찍찍 우는 소리

@ We're trying to cut corners. 비용을 줄이려고 하고 있어.


1. This area is no stranger to violent crimes.
2. I get my skin exfoliated once a month.
3. She likes to soak herself in a hot tub before going to bed.
4. You should rinse it off thoroughly with water.

4/29 Talk about men's cosmetics Korean men are using more often.

Korean men are just as caught up with good skincare as women.
* be caught up with: ~에 열중하다.

Koreans, in particular, place heavy weight on good skin.
* place heavy weight on: ~에 많은 의미를 부여하다.
ex> My sister places heavy weight on looks when dating men.

Skin product companies that used to only target women are rolling out men's lines as well.
* roll out: 대거로 출시하다.
ex> The company will be rolling out their new smartphone models next month.

Men are willing to take the extra time to invest in healthy, supple skin.
* supple skin: 탄력 있는 피부
ex> Take the extra time to floss your teeth every night to prevent cavities.
* floss: 치간 청소실로 청소하다

There's also a heavily tinted sunscreen product called BB Cream.
* heavily tinted: 색조가 강하게 들어간
ex> My car windows are heavily tinted, so you can't see in from the outside.

It hides facial flaws while maintaining a very natural no-makeup look.
* facial flaw: 얼굴의 잡티
* no makeup look: 화장을 하지 않은 모습
ex> There are various laser treatments that can get rid of your facial flaws.

@ Let's hammer out the details regarding ticket prices. 세부 사항들을 확정하자.


1. He places heavy weight on his appearance.
2. Our company rolls out a new product every month.
3. She takes the extra time to put on makeup when she has a date.
4. This concealer is very effective in hiding facial flaws.

4/28 Talk about jeotgal.

Jeotgal is a type of salty fermented seasoning used in Korean dishes.
* fermented seasoing: 발효시킨 양념
ex> Boiled pork goes well with this fermented seasoning made from shrimp.

There are many different types of jeotgal that are made from seafood.
ex> The broth of this soup was made from seafood, so it's low in fat.

Most jeotgal varieties are used to enhance a dish.
* enhance a dish: 음식에 맛을 더하다.
ex> This eyeshadow really enhances the color of your eyes.

Koreans use jeotgal as a condiment when pickling kimchi.
* condiment: 양념
* pickle: 절이다.
ex> Hot mustard is one condiment you can put in your naeng-myun.

Popular delicacies such as pig trotters and blood sausae use jeotgal as a dipping sauce.
* delicacy: 진미, 별미
* pig trotter: 족발
* blood sausage: 순대
* dipping sauce: 찍어 먹는 소스
ex> I know that these dishes are considered delicacies, but I can't still eat them.

@ Let's keep it under wraps.  비밀로 하자. keep it secret


1. Koreans use a lot of fermented seasonings.
2. She often uses herbs to enhance a dish.
3. I try to use the least amount of condiments when I cook.
4. The pickling process is important when making kimchi.

4/27 Talk about wikileaks.

Wikileaks is an international non-profit organization that "leaks" classified information to the public.
* classified information: 기밀 정보
ex> Because this is classified information, I cannot reveal it to you.

The foundation that it's based on is the right of freedom of speech.
* be based on: ~을 기반으로 하다.
ex> The foundation of Christianity can be learned through the Bible.

The founders of Wikileaks are a mix of Chinese dissidents, journalists, mathematicians, and technologists from all over the world.
* dissident: 반체제 인사
* mathematician: 수학자

The impact Wikileaks has made is monumental.
* monumental: 기념비적인, 획기적인
ex> The discovery of the cure for cancer will no doubt be monumental.

Top secret information has been fed to the mass public.
* mass public: 대중
ex> My boss is so used to compliments always being fed to him
ex> It takes some time for the mass public to pick up on a trend.

Critics claim that the site could jeopardize national security and compromise international diplomacy.
* jeopardize: 위태롭게 하다.
* compromise: 타협하다, 망치다, 질적 저하를 유발하다.
ex> Lies will jeopardize the trust in any relationship.


@ Stop getting in my way.  방해 좀 그만해.

1. Not everyone has access to classified information.
2. The governmen restricted freedom of speech in the 1980s.
3. Everything was planned on a monumental scale.
4. That scandal jeopardize her career.

4/26 Talk about how we redo our wallpaper.

The walls of most Korean homes are covered with wallpaper.
* wallpaper: 벽지, 도배하다.

Many people put new wallpaper up when they move into a new home for a fresh start.
* put new wallpaper up: 새로 도배하다.

They come in different materials, colors, and designs to suit everyone's individual needs.
* suit one's needs: ~의 필요를 충족시키다.

Although you can hire professionals to wallpaper your place, doing it yourself is always an option.

All you need is the wallpaper, glue, bursh to apply the glue, razor knife, straightedge, and a dry towel.
* razor knife: 커터칼, cutting brade
* straightedge: 직선 자

Start applying the wallpaper from the ceiling and work your way down.

Trim away any excess wallpaper along the edges.
* trim: 다듬다
* along the edges: 가장자리를 따라


@ We went to great lengths to get this deal.  이 계약을 따기 위해 그동안 쏟은 노력이 얼만데!

I don't think we can make this deadline.
We're going to meet this deadline!