DIALOG>> Are you a good swimmer?
Do you know how to swim?
I took swimming lessons when I was young.
I'm a little scared of water myself. I once nearly drowned when I was little.
RESPONSE>> Do you know how to swin? If so, how did you learn?
I was a bit scared of water when I was little.
ex> He was scared of heights.
ex> My sister was scared of spiders when she was young.
That was because I once nearly drowned in the sea.
ex> Have you ever almost drowned before?
My mom signed me up for swimming lessons when I was in fourth grade.
* sign up for: ~에 등록하다.
ex> My dad signed me up for martial arts lessons.
As time went by, I was no longer scared of water.
I even took part in junior swimming competitions.
ex> I took part in the seminar every month.
I do several laps in freestyle and breaststroke.
* do several laps: 왕복 (운동을) 하다.
ex> I did several laps around the track with my daughter.
cf> stroke: 영법
* freestyle: 자유형
* breaststroke: 평영
* backstroke: 배영
* butterfly: 접영
I can get a very good workout through swimming.
* cardio exercise: 유산소 운동
I feel very refreshed after a good swim.
* feel refreshed: 기분이 상쾌해지다.
ex> I feel refreshed after a hot shower.
@ I'll go through it this weekend. 이번 주말에 자세히 살펴볼게.
1. You have to be careful not to drown.
2. I signed up for yoga lessons.
3. How many laps did you do?
4. I feel refreshed after a drive.
2011년 10월 3일 월요일
2011년 9월 30일 금요일
9/30 Funeral Services
DIALOG>> They offer full-package services for a funeral.
It's like a funeral insurance agency.
They offer full-package services for a funeral.
You can sign up for a service they have.
* sign up for: ~에 가입하다.
You can pay the fee in installments.
* in installment: 할부로, 분납으로
ex> I'll pay you back in installments.
RESPONSE>> Talk about funeral service companies in Korea.
Funerals are very important in Korean culture, and can go on for several days.
* go on for: ~동안 지속되다.
ex> This protest has been going on for several weeks.
When someone passes away, the wake is typically held in a funeral parlor at a hospital.
* wake: (장례식의) 철야 조문 기간
* funeral parlor: 장례식장 빈소
ex> Mourners come and pay their respects at the funeral parlor.
It is followed by a more intimate burial ceremony just for the family.
* funeral parlor: 장례식장 빈소
Covering the expenses for all of this can be quite burdensome for the surviving family.
* surviving family: 유가족
* burdensome: causing worry, difficulty or hard work, 부담스러운
ex> Tuition fees are burdensome for students.
Sang-jo companies are funeral insurance agencies that take care of the entire process of a funeral.
ex> I'll take care of everything.
They help family members foot the bill for a funeral.
* foot the bill: be responsible for paying the cost of sth
They offer full-package funeral services with a payment plan that can be broken up into installments.
* break up into installments: 할부로 나누다.
@ I've been going over these documents. 이 문서들을 훑어보고 있어.
It's like a funeral insurance agency.
They offer full-package services for a funeral.
You can sign up for a service they have.
* sign up for: ~에 가입하다.
You can pay the fee in installments.
* in installment: 할부로, 분납으로
ex> I'll pay you back in installments.
RESPONSE>> Talk about funeral service companies in Korea.
Funerals are very important in Korean culture, and can go on for several days.
* go on for: ~동안 지속되다.
ex> This protest has been going on for several weeks.
When someone passes away, the wake is typically held in a funeral parlor at a hospital.
* wake: (장례식의) 철야 조문 기간
* funeral parlor: 장례식장 빈소
ex> Mourners come and pay their respects at the funeral parlor.
It is followed by a more intimate burial ceremony just for the family.
* funeral parlor: 장례식장 빈소
Covering the expenses for all of this can be quite burdensome for the surviving family.
* surviving family: 유가족
* burdensome: causing worry, difficulty or hard work, 부담스러운
ex> Tuition fees are burdensome for students.
Sang-jo companies are funeral insurance agencies that take care of the entire process of a funeral.
ex> I'll take care of everything.
They help family members foot the bill for a funeral.
* foot the bill: be responsible for paying the cost of sth
They offer full-package funeral services with a payment plan that can be broken up into installments.
* break up into installments: 할부로 나누다.
@ I've been going over these documents. 이 문서들을 훑어보고 있어.
2011년 9월 29일 목요일
9/29 Depression
DIALOG>> Depression is the main cause for suicides.
I heard Korea has the highest suicide rate in the OECD.
ex> High suicide rates is a problem to be dealt with.
Depression is the main cause for suicides.
People who have depression should get professional help.
I went to a shrink and got some counseling,. I also took some anti-depressants.
* shrink: (slang) (humorous) a psychiatrist or psychologist
* anti-depressant: a drug used to treat depression
RESPONSE>> Talk about depression.
Depression is a psychological condition that can seriously affect a person's life.
There are mild cases where people experience mood swings, loss of appetite, and lack of energy.
* mood swing: having moods that change quickly and often, = moody
ex> There's medicine for those with mood swings.
Severe cases of depression can easily result in suicidal urges.
* suicidal urge: 자살 충동
ex> There's a big difference between mild and severe allergies.
ex> He was treated for his suicidal urges.
People who suffer from depression must seek medical attention.
* seek medical attention: 의학적 도움을 받다.
Counseling sessions with psychiatrists can make a big difference.
* make a big difference: 큰 차이를 유발하다.
ex> Let's all make a big difference in the world.
Anti-depressants can also help patients overcome certain symptoms.
Many of those suicide cases result from depression.
People need to be more aware that depression is a medical condition that needs to be treated, just like a physical illness.
@ Let me get back to you on that. 나중에 다시 알려 줄께.
1. The accident really affect my life.
2. He experienced mood swing after he lost his job.
3. See a doctor if you have suicidal urges.
4. I believe we can make a big difference in the world.
I heard Korea has the highest suicide rate in the OECD.
ex> High suicide rates is a problem to be dealt with.
Depression is the main cause for suicides.
People who have depression should get professional help.
I went to a shrink and got some counseling,. I also took some anti-depressants.
* shrink: (slang) (humorous) a psychiatrist or psychologist
* anti-depressant: a drug used to treat depression
RESPONSE>> Talk about depression.
Depression is a psychological condition that can seriously affect a person's life.
There are mild cases where people experience mood swings, loss of appetite, and lack of energy.
* mood swing: having moods that change quickly and often, = moody
ex> There's medicine for those with mood swings.
Severe cases of depression can easily result in suicidal urges.
* suicidal urge: 자살 충동
ex> There's a big difference between mild and severe allergies.
ex> He was treated for his suicidal urges.
People who suffer from depression must seek medical attention.
* seek medical attention: 의학적 도움을 받다.
Counseling sessions with psychiatrists can make a big difference.
* make a big difference: 큰 차이를 유발하다.
ex> Let's all make a big difference in the world.
Anti-depressants can also help patients overcome certain symptoms.
Many of those suicide cases result from depression.
People need to be more aware that depression is a medical condition that needs to be treated, just like a physical illness.
@ Let me get back to you on that. 나중에 다시 알려 줄께.
1. The accident really affect my life.
2. He experienced mood swing after he lost his job.
3. See a doctor if you have suicidal urges.
4. I believe we can make a big difference in the world.
2011년 9월 28일 수요일
9/28 Library
Dialog>> I have to return these books to the library.
I have to return these books to the library.
* return book: 책을 반납하다.
cf> I have to check out a book from the library. (도서를) 대출하다.
ex> Return your books on time.
When are they due back?
* due back: 돌아올 예정인, 반납 예정인
ex> My parents are due back any time now.
cf> When is the baby's due date? 출산 예정일이 언제야?
= When is the baby due?
cf> Whe is the paper due? 마감일이 언제야?
It just slipped my mind.
* slip one's mind: 깜박하다.
Isn't there a penalty for late returns?
Yeah, I might have to pay a fine.
Response>> Talk about a library you go to often.
The library I go to often is a national library that is one of the biggest in Korea.
Some people come to simply read books or do research.
The desks are laptop-friendly.
* Electric cars are environmentally-friendly.
As everything is going digital these days, much of the material can be read on computer.
* go digital: 디저털로 바뀌다, 디저털화하다.
ex> Our hospital has been going digital from a few years ago.
There are hundreds of computers people can use in what's called a "digital library."
* what's called: 소위, 이른바
ex> We hung out in what's called a "norae-bang."
@ Let's get down to business. 본론으로 들어가죠.
1. I forgot to return these books.
2. He isn't due back until next week.
3. The park is very environmentally-friendly.
4. The cost to go digital will be very high.
I have to return these books to the library.
* return book: 책을 반납하다.
cf> I have to check out a book from the library. (도서를) 대출하다.
ex> Return your books on time.
When are they due back?
* due back: 돌아올 예정인, 반납 예정인
ex> My parents are due back any time now.
cf> When is the baby's due date? 출산 예정일이 언제야?
= When is the baby due?
cf> Whe is the paper due? 마감일이 언제야?
It just slipped my mind.
* slip one's mind: 깜박하다.
Isn't there a penalty for late returns?
Yeah, I might have to pay a fine.
Response>> Talk about a library you go to often.
The library I go to often is a national library that is one of the biggest in Korea.
Some people come to simply read books or do research.
The desks are laptop-friendly.
* Electric cars are environmentally-friendly.
As everything is going digital these days, much of the material can be read on computer.
* go digital: 디저털로 바뀌다, 디저털화하다.
ex> Our hospital has been going digital from a few years ago.
There are hundreds of computers people can use in what's called a "digital library."
* what's called: 소위, 이른바
ex> We hung out in what's called a "norae-bang."
@ Let's get down to business. 본론으로 들어가죠.
1. I forgot to return these books.
2. He isn't due back until next week.
3. The park is very environmentally-friendly.
4. The cost to go digital will be very high.
2011년 9월 27일 화요일
9/27 Growing Plants Indoors
Dialog>> I like how my place looks like with all the plants.
I didn't know you were into growing plants.
* be into: ~에 빠져 있다.
Someone gave me a plant as a gift.
I like how my place looks with all the plants.
= I like what my place looks like with all the plants
I think the plants refresh the air.
Response>> Talk about the benefits of growing plants indoors.
It's hard to see much green in bustling city areas.
* bustling: full of people moving about in a busy way
This is unfortunate because plants can better air quality and even offer aesthetic benefits.
* better: 개선하다.
ex> This change will better the system.
* aesthetic benefits: concerned with beauty and art and the understanding of beautiful things
Raising a plant is a great way to add a touch of nature to a cold, urban setting.
* a touch of nature: 자연의 느낌
ex> This painting adds a touch of nature to my office.
cf> final touch of my paper: 논문 마지막 손질, a touch of cold: 감기기
The water in the pots can also add a bit of humidity to the air.
ex> The humidity makes my hair go crazy.
cf> humidifier: 가습기
This can make a difference during the dry seasons.
* make a difference: 차이를 만들다, 개선하다.
Plants can increase oxygen levels and the fresh smell can even be therapeutic.
ex> I find getting massages to be therapeutic.
Overall, growing plants can give people a sense of satisfaction.
ex> Achieving your goals can give you a sense of satisfaction.
cf> a sense of obligation: 의무감
@ What's going down tonight after work? 오늘 퇴근하고 뭐 특별한 일 있어?
1. Study hard to better yourself.
2. The wallpaper adds a touch of nature to the living room.
3. The herbal tea is therapeutic.
4. We felt a sense of satisfaction when we finished the project.
I didn't know you were into growing plants.
* be into: ~에 빠져 있다.
Someone gave me a plant as a gift.
I like how my place looks with all the plants.
= I like what my place looks like with all the plants
I think the plants refresh the air.
Response>> Talk about the benefits of growing plants indoors.
It's hard to see much green in bustling city areas.
* bustling: full of people moving about in a busy way
This is unfortunate because plants can better air quality and even offer aesthetic benefits.
* better: 개선하다.
ex> This change will better the system.
* aesthetic benefits: concerned with beauty and art and the understanding of beautiful things
Raising a plant is a great way to add a touch of nature to a cold, urban setting.
* a touch of nature: 자연의 느낌
ex> This painting adds a touch of nature to my office.
cf> final touch of my paper: 논문 마지막 손질, a touch of cold: 감기기
The water in the pots can also add a bit of humidity to the air.
ex> The humidity makes my hair go crazy.
cf> humidifier: 가습기
This can make a difference during the dry seasons.
* make a difference: 차이를 만들다, 개선하다.
Plants can increase oxygen levels and the fresh smell can even be therapeutic.
ex> I find getting massages to be therapeutic.
Overall, growing plants can give people a sense of satisfaction.
ex> Achieving your goals can give you a sense of satisfaction.
cf> a sense of obligation: 의무감
@ What's going down tonight after work? 오늘 퇴근하고 뭐 특별한 일 있어?
1. Study hard to better yourself.
2. The wallpaper adds a touch of nature to the living room.
3. The herbal tea is therapeutic.
4. We felt a sense of satisfaction when we finished the project.
9/26 English Village
Dialog>> Many people invest a lot to learn English.
There seems to be a craze to learn English in Korea.
Many people invest a lot to learn English.
There are basically like a theme park where only English is spoken.
Response>> Talk about "English Villages" in Korea.
Many people in Korea are adamant about learning English.
* adamant: determined not to change your mind or to be persuaded about sth, 의지가 굳은
They invest a tremendous amount of time and energy in learning English.
ex> I invested a lot of time and effort to learn this.
This has led to the concept of "English Villages."
* lead to: ~로 이어지다, ~의 결과를 낳다.
ex> His idea led to great innovation.
An English Village is basically like a theme park where only English is spoken.
ex> Only English was spoken in our club.
It's a place where you can utilize your English skills interacting with native English speakers.
ex> You should utilize your references.
ex> You should try to interact with native speakers as much as possible.
Some places organize English camps for children that last for several weeks.
* organize: put together, 조직하다, 운영하다.
These villages have really taken off recently and there are over a dozen of them around the country.
* take off: 부상하다, 유행을 타다.
* around the country: 전국적으로
* a dozen of: 십여개의
ex> This new trend has really taken off.
@ I can't go forward with the deal. 이 일을 진행할 수 없어.
1. He invested a lot of time and effort to get good grades.
2. This may lead to a serious problem.
3. I like to interact with children.
4. The new trend has really taken off.
There seems to be a craze to learn English in Korea.
Many people invest a lot to learn English.
There are basically like a theme park where only English is spoken.
Response>> Talk about "English Villages" in Korea.
Many people in Korea are adamant about learning English.
* adamant: determined not to change your mind or to be persuaded about sth, 의지가 굳은
They invest a tremendous amount of time and energy in learning English.
ex> I invested a lot of time and effort to learn this.
This has led to the concept of "English Villages."
* lead to: ~로 이어지다, ~의 결과를 낳다.
ex> His idea led to great innovation.
An English Village is basically like a theme park where only English is spoken.
ex> Only English was spoken in our club.
It's a place where you can utilize your English skills interacting with native English speakers.
ex> You should utilize your references.
ex> You should try to interact with native speakers as much as possible.
Some places organize English camps for children that last for several weeks.
* organize: put together, 조직하다, 운영하다.
These villages have really taken off recently and there are over a dozen of them around the country.
* take off: 부상하다, 유행을 타다.
* around the country: 전국적으로
* a dozen of: 십여개의
ex> This new trend has really taken off.
@ I can't go forward with the deal. 이 일을 진행할 수 없어.
1. He invested a lot of time and effort to get good grades.
2. This may lead to a serious problem.
3. I like to interact with children.
4. The new trend has really taken off.
2011년 9월 24일 토요일
9/24 Clogged-up Sink
Dialog>> The bathroom sink is clogged up.
The bathroom sink is clogged up again!
* be clogged up: 막히다.
I'm not a plumber!
* plumber [plʌ́mər]: 배관공
It's your hair that gets tangled with everything and really plugs things up.
* get tangled with: ~와 엉키다.
* plug up: 막히다.
Where's the toilet plunger?
* toilet plunger: 변기 압축기
Response>> Talk about when your sink got clogged.
Sinks can get clogged for a number of reasons.
ex> Don't let the bathtub get clogged.
ex> Bathroom sink is clogged up/backed up.
With girls, their long hair tends to go down the drain, clogging things up.
ex> Cholesterol can clog up your arteries.
It's important to always pick up any stray strands of hair left behind.
* stray: to move away from the place where you should be, without intending to, 버려진, 잃어버린
People who blow their noses and then rinse it under the faucet may plug things up that way.
* rinse: 씻어내다, 헹구다. cf> 우리나라의 린스: hair conditioner
* plug up: 막다, 막히게 하다.
* faucet: 수도꼭지
When you wash certain things in your bathroom sinks, bits and pieces can get caught in the pipes.
* get caught in the pipes: 파이프에 걸리다.
ex> Something can get caught in your throat.
If your sink does get clogged up, you should pour some Drano into it.
* Drano: (미국) 하수관 용해제
The chemicals will dissolve any hair or chunks backing things up.
* chunk: a thick solid piece that has been cut or broken off sth
* back up: 막히다, 막히게 하다.
ex> The toilet can get backed up if you use too much TP.
For really serious clogs, you may have to call a plumber.
ex> I had to call a plumber.
@ Why don't we go around and introduce ourselves? 돌아가면서 각자 자기 소개 할까요?
= take turns
1. The drain got clogged up completely.
2. something seems to have gotten caught in the pipe.
3. I used a toilet plunger when the toilet got clogged.
4. Cars were backed up pretty bad because it was rush hour.
The bathroom sink is clogged up again!
* be clogged up: 막히다.
I'm not a plumber!
* plumber [plʌ́mər]: 배관공
It's your hair that gets tangled with everything and really plugs things up.
* get tangled with: ~와 엉키다.
* plug up: 막히다.
Where's the toilet plunger?
* toilet plunger: 변기 압축기
Response>> Talk about when your sink got clogged.
Sinks can get clogged for a number of reasons.
ex> Don't let the bathtub get clogged.
ex> Bathroom sink is clogged up/backed up.
With girls, their long hair tends to go down the drain, clogging things up.
ex> Cholesterol can clog up your arteries.
It's important to always pick up any stray strands of hair left behind.
* stray: to move away from the place where you should be, without intending to, 버려진, 잃어버린
People who blow their noses and then rinse it under the faucet may plug things up that way.
* rinse: 씻어내다, 헹구다. cf> 우리나라의 린스: hair conditioner
* plug up: 막다, 막히게 하다.
* faucet: 수도꼭지
When you wash certain things in your bathroom sinks, bits and pieces can get caught in the pipes.
* get caught in the pipes: 파이프에 걸리다.
ex> Something can get caught in your throat.
If your sink does get clogged up, you should pour some Drano into it.
* Drano: (미국) 하수관 용해제
The chemicals will dissolve any hair or chunks backing things up.
* chunk: a thick solid piece that has been cut or broken off sth
* back up: 막히다, 막히게 하다.
ex> The toilet can get backed up if you use too much TP.
For really serious clogs, you may have to call a plumber.
ex> I had to call a plumber.
@ Why don't we go around and introduce ourselves? 돌아가면서 각자 자기 소개 할까요?
= take turns
1. The drain got clogged up completely.
2. something seems to have gotten caught in the pipe.
3. I used a toilet plunger when the toilet got clogged.
4. Cars were backed up pretty bad because it was rush hour.
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