9/28 Traditional Markets

Describe a traditional Korean market.

There are many traditional Korean markets in Korea. There are tons of vendors selling all kinds of stuff. You can practically find everything at these places. You name it, they have it. You will see a lot of vendors selling produce, seafood, health products, clothes, and miscellaneous items there. Street food is another thing you can get at these markets. You can also see a lot of vendors who sell all sorts of street food. Shoppers stop by to grab a bite while they are shopping. When you go to these markets, you can experience the hustle and bustle of the marketplace.

@ Speaking Tips: the hustle and bustle

북적거림, 웅성거림

시장과 같이 사람들이 많이 모이는 장소의 분위기를 묘사할 때 매우 유용한 표현이 the hustle and bustle이다. 사람들이 북적거리는 상황을 묘사하는 말이다.

@ I'm not good at haggling for prices.  난 가격 흥정을 잘 못해.

8/22 Talk about traditional Korean-style markets.

There are still many traditional Korean markets here and there.

ex> I prefer traditional markets to modern-style supermarkets.

You’re almost guaranteed to find whatever you’re looking for at these markets.

ex> He will find whatever you’re looking for.

Whether it’s fresh produce to everyday items you need, you are bound to find them. The atmosphere is always robust with the hustle and bustle of vendors and customers.

* robust: 활기찬

ex> The economy is in a robust state.

ex> The marketplace is robust with all the people.

Customers usually try to haggle for lower prices.

* haggle for: 흥정하다

ex> It was worth haggling for a better deal.

These markets are a melting pot of people from all over the country.

ex> Students from all over the country took part in the competition.

= from all across the country

Naturally, you are most likely to hear various Korean dialects. There are many food vendors at the marketplace as well. There are tons of Korean street foods you can enjoy. They range from pig trotters to Korean-style pancakes called hoddeok.

@ I’m not good at haggling for prices.  나는 가격 흥정을 잘 못해.

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1. I liked going to traditional markets when I was kid.

2. You can find whatever you’re looking for.

3. He always makes atmosphere robust.

4. I can haggle for everything.

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