2/10 Talk about the sport of badminton.

Well, the best thing about badminton is that you can play almost everywhere.

ex> That group has played almost everywhere around the world.

I play badminton at a park right next to my apartment building.

ex> right next to: ~의 바로 옆에

ex> The car suddenly stopped right next to me.

In fact, many of my neighbors come out to play as well.

Because badminton is a simple sport, there’s not too much to prepare.

ex> Tennis is not a simple sport.

As long as you have rackets and a shuttlecock, you can just play.

* as long as: ~하는 한

ex> As long as you think that way, nothing will change.

It’s not an expensive sport at all and you can get plenty of exercise.

* get plenty of exercise: 운동량이 많다, 운동이 충분히 된다

= tons of; a whole bunch of

ex> I want to get plenty of exercise in a short period of time.

ex> I made a whole bunch of cookies.

@ It’s a great workout.  운동이 꽤 돼.

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1.      You can play the game almost everywhere.

2.      I was sitting right next to him.

3.      It’s good to choose a simple sport.

4.      You can get plenty of exercise just by walking.