2/6 Online Courses

DIALOG>> What about taking a course online?

Why don't you sign up for a class?
ex> She signed up for personal training sessions.

What about taking a course online then?

You can take the classes whenever you want.


RESPONSE>> Talk about online courses in Korea.

With the help of technology, we can now take a wide range of courses online.
* take a course online: 온라인 강좌를 듣다.
ex> I'm planning on taking some courses online.

Being that Korea is the most wired country in the world, this is a very common trend here.
* most wired country: 인터넷 보급률이 가장 높은 국가
ex> There are perks to being the most wired country in the world.

There are cram schools that offer internet versions of their curriculum.
* cram school: 입시 학원
ex> I have to go to cram school after this.

All basic school subjects are offered on these websites including prep courses for the CSAT.
* prep course: 대비 강좌
ex> I started taking prep courses for my upcoming exam.

Hundreds of thousands of Korean students make use of these courses on a regular basis.
* make use of: ~을 활용하다.
ex> He tries to go hiking on a regular basis.

You can also prep for English tests such as TOEFL, TOEIC, and OPIc online.


@ The dog took it out on the shoes. 강아지가 신발에 분풀이를 했군.

1. Korea has become the world's most wired country.
2. The prep courses for the English exam were helpful.
3. Try to work out on a regular basis.
4. How many credits did you sign up for this semester?

2/4 Washing Machine

DIALOG>> Can you put the laundry in the washer?

Can you put the laundry in the washer?
* washer(wash): 세탁기
ex> The washer buzzes when it's done.

Do you want me to do the whites or colors?

Make sure to change the water temperature to warm.

Where's the detergent?


RESPONSE>> Talk about typical washing machines that are used in Korea.

This is the large drum-like barrel in the middle of the machine.
* barrel: 통
ex> He has a big drum-like tummy that sticks out.

Pour in the detergent and fabric softener.
* detergent: 세제
* fabric softener: 섬유 유연제
ex> We need to pick up some detergent from the store.

Push the buttons at the top of the machine to start the wash.

You can make adjustments depending on the type of laundry.
* make adjustments: 조절/조정을 하다.
ex> I'll make some adjustments to my schedule.

You can change the water temperature or number of spin cycles.
ex> He changed the water temperature to make it warmer.

Many washers these days also work as driers.
* drier: 건조기

Koreans are still more used to hang drying their laundry.
* hang dry: 널어서 말리다
ex> I just hang dry my laundry all the time.


@ I really want to talk you out of quitting. 네가 그만두려는 것 말리고 싶어.

1. My wife wants to buy a new washer.
2. The company need to make adjustments to its business practices.
3. Please change the water temperature to cold.
4. I hang dry my laundry on the clothes rack.

2/3 Korean Mountains

DIALOG>> Have you ever been to Mt. Halla?

Have you ever been to Mt. Halla?

It's actually a volcano.

Does it still erupt?
* erupt: 폭발하다, 분출하다.

It's an extinct volcano.
* extinct volcano: 휴화산


RESPONSE>> Talk about the famous mountains in Korea.

70 percent of Korea is covered with many beautiful mountains.
ex> Her face is covered with pimples.

That's one reason Koreans are very fond of hiking.
ex> She's very fond of your business idea.

One of the most representative peaks is Mt. Baekdu.
ex> He's one of the most representative leaders of the country.

This mountain even pops up in Korea's national anthem.
* pop up: 튀어나오다

It sits along the border of North Korea and China.
* sit along: ~에 걸쳐 있다.
ex> The city sits along the border of the US and Mexico.

Mt. Seorak is a must-visit attraction during the fall for its foliage.
* foliage: 나뭇잎
ex> This museum is a must-visit attraction in this city.

Mt. Halla is actually an extinct volcano with a crater lake at the top.
* crater lake: 화구호
ex> Don't worry, that is an extinct volcano and won't erupt.


@ I need to warm up my voice.  목을 좀 풀어야겠어.
Break a leg!  잘해!

1. The desk is covered with dust.
2. She is the most representative actress in Korea.
3. The mountain sits along the border of two cities.
4. Let me take you to the must-visit attactions in this area.

2/2 Admiral Yi Sun-Sin

DIALOG>> It's Admiral Yi Sun-Sin.

Who is this on the 100 won coin?

Oh, that's Admiral Yi Sun-Sin.

He was the most famous admiral In Korean history.
* admiral: 해군 제독

Isn't there a statue of him in downtown Seoul?

His birthday April 28th is celebrated every year.
ex> Memorial Day is officially celebrated every year.


RESPONSE>> Talk about Admiral Yi Sun-sin.

Admiral Yi Sun-Sin is one of the most famous people in Korean history.
* people=figure
ex> I just shook hands with one of the most famous people in Korea.

He was a naval commander who led many victories against Japan.
ex> The naval commander had a lot on his shoulders.
ex> He was the general that led the country to victory.

His statue is a landmark in downtown Seoul.
* landmark: 이정표
ex> This bridge is a famous landmark in the city.
ex> Some great tourist attractions are in downtown Seoul.

Koreans remember him for his victories during the Japanese invasion from 1592 to 1598.
* remember someone for: ~을 -로 기억하다.
ex> I'll always remember his for all his sacrifices.

He left his final words as he died: "Do not let my death be known to the enemy."

He left his mark on Korea through his innovative turtle ships and naval tactics.
* leave one's mark on: ~에 업적을 남기다, 자취를 남기다.
* naval tactic: 해양 전술
* turtle ship: 거북선
ex> She left her mark on the company until she stepped down.


@ Why don't you just try it on?  한번 입어 볼래?

1. We will remember him for his innovative ideas.
2. I recommend you go to the museum in downtown Seoul.
3. She left her remark on the history of Britain.
4. Liberation Day is celebrated every year on August 15.

2/1 Han River Bridges

DIALOG>> There are 31 bridges that cross the Han River.

Subway lines 1,2,3,4,5 and 7 cross the Han River via bridges.

There are 31 bridges that cross the Han River.
ex> We crossed the river on the ferry.

They are very pretty at nights because they are lit up.
* be lit up: 불을 밝히다.
ex> The building was lit up with colored lights.

RESPONSE>> Talk about the bridges that cross the Han River.

The Han River runs through Seoul horizontally.
* horizontally: 가로로
ex> This subway line runs through the entire city.
ex> Draw a thick line horizontally across the paper.

On the west end is the Ilsan Bridge, while on the other east end is the Paldang Bridge.

One infamous bridges is the Seongsu Bridge, which actually collapsed in 1994 and was rebuilt later in 1997.
ex> the entire building collapsed during the earthquake.
ex> The tower was rebuilt after the war.

The double-deck bridge eases some of the heavy traffic in that area.
* ease heavy traffic: 많은 교통량을 해소하다.
ex> Let me help ease your workload.
ex> There's heavy traffic at all hours in this area.

Many Han River bridges are lit up at night and provide a magnificent view.
* magnificent view: 장관
ex> My balcony has a magnificent view of the city.


@ I'll take over from here.  여기서부터 내가 맡을게.
= handle

1. The bus line runs through the entire neighborhood.
2. The subway line runs through the city horizontally.
3. The department store collapsed due to poor construction.
4. The baseball stadium is lit up at night.

1/31 Sushi Restaurants

DIALOG>> I'm in the mood for some sushi.

Do you want to go out for dinner?
cf> Do you want to eat in tonight?  집에서 먹을래?

I'm in the mood for some sushi tonight.

There's a conveyor belt sushi place near here.

That depends on what kind of dish you eat!


RESPONSE>> Talk about typical sushi places in Korea.

Conveyor belt sushi places are very popular in Korea.
* conveyor sushi place: 회전 초밥집
ex> A new conveyor belt sushi place opened up down the street.

These places can offer a quick bite at affordable prices.
* affordable: 적당한,=  reasonable
ex> This website offers goods at affordable prices.

There's a big rotating conveyor belt serving different types of sushi on differently colored dishes.
ex> The earth is constantly rotating on its axis.

Each color has a set price.
ex> You can't haggle here, because there are set prices.

You basically pay for the dishes that you choose to eat.

If you don't see what you want on the belt, you can put in an order.
* put in an order: 주문을 넣다.
ex> He had to put in a special order.

Everything else you need is right in front of you.

Chopsticks and condiments are ready for use at every seat.
* be ready for use: 바로 사용할 수 있게 준비되어
* condiments: 양념류

You can ask for some more miso soup if you run out.
* run out: 떨어지다.


@ Let me take you out for dinner.  내가 저녁 대접하고 싶어.
Do you just want to set a date now?  지금 바로 날짜 잡을까?

1. This is the best conveyor belt sushi place in this neighborhood.
2. The store offers fresh organic produce at affordable price.
3. I put in an order of three more T-shirts.
4. The Internet will be ready for use tomorrow.

1/30 Korean Beef

DIALOG>> Why don't we go for some hanwoo?

Why don't we go for some hanwoo?

I'm craving some good, quality beef tonight.

I know a pretty good hanwoo place.

It's about a 10 minute walk.


RESPONSE>> Talk about the Korean native beef hanwoo.

Hanwoo is not foreign cattle simply raised in Korea.

It is a native breed of Korean cattle.
* breed: 품종
ex> There are many native breeds of birds in Hawaii.

Koreans take pride in their hanwoo.
* take pride in: ~에 자부심을 갖다.
ex> He really takes pride in his job.

Hanwoo is more expensive than other imported beef from the US, Australia, or New Zealand.
ex> Our restaurant doesn't use imported beef.

Hanwoo is lower in cholesterol compared to other beef.
ex> I need to start eating foods that are lower in cholesterol.

It also has a higher omega-3 fatty acid count.

Taste-wise, it's very soft, juicy, and delicious.
* taste-wise: 맛 측면에서
* juicy: 즙이 풍부한
ex> Taste-wise, the food's not bad here.

It has the right balance of meat and fat.

ex> You need to have the right balance of work and leisure.

@ Do you think they can take on last year's champions?  그들이 작년 우승팀과 대적할 수 있다고 생각해?

1. This dog is native breed of Korea.

2. Koreans take great pride in their culture.

3. My father has to eat food lower in cholesterol.

4. We need to have the right balance of work and family.