DIALOG>> That's a good luck charm for my car.
A: Tae-kyung, is this your new ride?
B: You bet! I just got it two days ago.
A: Wow, it's a very nice car.
B: Thanks. I got a great deal on it.
A: What's that thing hanging from your rearview mirror?
B: Oh, that's a good luck charm for my car.
RESPONSE>> Describe a good luck ritual for a new car in Korea.
No matter who you are, getting your brand-new car is always exciting.
ex> No matter what you do, don't forget to lock the door.
And the last thing you probably want is to get into an accident.
* the last thing someone want: 마지막으로 바라는 것
ex> That's the last thing I want to do.
In order to prevent that, Koreans carry out a good luck ritual called 'gosa.'
You may have heard of it, the one that involves a pig head.
ex> As you may have heard, I started a new radio program this month.
Gosa for new cars is much simpler than that.
ex> Saving our environment is much simpler than you think.
All you need is some soju and dried pollack.
If you don't have soju, makgeolli is a good alternative.
ex> Soy milk is a good alternative to cow milk.
The process is very simple. First, put dried pollack on the hood of your car.
* dried pollack: 마른 명태
Second, pour soju or makgeolli onto all four wheels of the car.
Lastly, kneel down and bow to your car twice.
* kneel down: 무릎을 꿇다
Nevertheless, being a defensive driver is the best way to avoid car accidents.
ex> What is the best way to get in shape?
@ I don't believe in superstition. 난 미신은 안 믿어.
1. No matter where you live, you will feel the recession.
2. That movie is the last thing I want to watch right now.
3. This year's test was much simpler than the last one.
4. What is a good alternative to water?
2012년 7월 12일 목요일
7/5 Dental Clinic
DIALOG>> I have a dentist appointment.
A: Hey, do you want to grab lunch together?
B: I wish I could, but I have a dentist appointment.
A: Ouch! That doesn't sound fun. I hate going to the dentist.
B: Yeah, same here. But I haven't gone in over a year.
A: That reminds me, I should get a check-up too.
B: You should!
* appointment: (의사, 변호사등 공식적인) 만남, 약속
cf> plan: 친구와 만남 e.g. I have plans to meet my friends.
ex> Don't you have a doctor's appointment today?
RESPONSE>> Describe a dental clinic in detail.
Most people dread going to the dentist.
* dread: 싫어하다, 무서워하다
ex> She dreads seeing her in-laws.
But, we all need to get a check-up once in a while to make sure our teeth are in good condition.
* check-up: 건강 검진, 점검
ex> She goes on trips once in a while.
When you show up at the dentist's office, the receptionist greets you and confirms your appointment.
* show up: 나타나다, 도착하다
* receptionist: 접수원
ex> Would you please confirm my reservation?
Then you'll take a seat in the waiting room.
When it's your turn, the dental assistant will take you to the exam chair and put a bib on you.
* dental assistant: 치과조무사
* bib: 턱받이
ex> Now, it's my turn to sing.
ex> Isn't it your turn to speak now?
When the dentist examines your mouth and checks the health of your teeth and gums, just relax.
If you're lucky, you won't have any cavities or problems.
When the check-up is over, you can pay at the front desk.
Remember, the best way to avoid extra fees is taking care of your teeth and gums regularly.
ex> You need to take better care of your body.
ex> Getting a physical exam regularly will keep serious illnesses at bay.
* root canal: 신경치료
* brace: 치아 교정기
@ I'd like to have my teeth cleaned. 스케일링을 하고 싶은데요.
cf> walk-in: 예약이 안된, 예약이 필요없는
ex> a walk-in interview: 즉석 인터뷰
1. The students dreaded taking the exam.
2. We all need to take a break once in a while.
3. I think it's your turn to do the dishes.
4. I have an appointment with my lawyer this afternoon.
A: Hey, do you want to grab lunch together?
B: I wish I could, but I have a dentist appointment.
A: Ouch! That doesn't sound fun. I hate going to the dentist.
B: Yeah, same here. But I haven't gone in over a year.
A: That reminds me, I should get a check-up too.
B: You should!
* appointment: (의사, 변호사등 공식적인) 만남, 약속
cf> plan: 친구와 만남 e.g. I have plans to meet my friends.
ex> Don't you have a doctor's appointment today?
RESPONSE>> Describe a dental clinic in detail.
Most people dread going to the dentist.
* dread: 싫어하다, 무서워하다
ex> She dreads seeing her in-laws.
But, we all need to get a check-up once in a while to make sure our teeth are in good condition.
* check-up: 건강 검진, 점검
ex> She goes on trips once in a while.
When you show up at the dentist's office, the receptionist greets you and confirms your appointment.
* show up: 나타나다, 도착하다
* receptionist: 접수원
ex> Would you please confirm my reservation?
Then you'll take a seat in the waiting room.
When it's your turn, the dental assistant will take you to the exam chair and put a bib on you.
* dental assistant: 치과조무사
* bib: 턱받이
ex> Now, it's my turn to sing.
ex> Isn't it your turn to speak now?
When the dentist examines your mouth and checks the health of your teeth and gums, just relax.
If you're lucky, you won't have any cavities or problems.
When the check-up is over, you can pay at the front desk.
Remember, the best way to avoid extra fees is taking care of your teeth and gums regularly.
ex> You need to take better care of your body.
ex> Getting a physical exam regularly will keep serious illnesses at bay.
* root canal: 신경치료
* brace: 치아 교정기
@ I'd like to have my teeth cleaned. 스케일링을 하고 싶은데요.
cf> walk-in: 예약이 안된, 예약이 필요없는
ex> a walk-in interview: 즉석 인터뷰
1. The students dreaded taking the exam.
2. We all need to take a break once in a while.
3. I think it's your turn to do the dishes.
4. I have an appointment with my lawyer this afternoon.
2012년 7월 11일 수요일
7/6 Tea
DIALOG>> I'm a little bit sensitive to caffeine.
A: What are you going to order? I'm having a cup of coffee.
B: Well, I'll just have green tea.
A: Oh, you don't drink coffee?
B: I do drink coffee but only in the morning.
A: How come?
B: I'm a little bit sensitive to caffeine. I can't fall asleep at night if I drink coffee now.
RESPONSE>> Talk about benefits of tea.
There are all kinds of different tea you can enjoy.
ex> At the theme park, you can enjoy all kinds of different rides there.
Whatever your preference may be, tea not only tastes good, but it's good for your health.
ex> Seoul is not only the capital of Korea but its largest city.
It has a very high content of antioxidant compounds, which increase your body's defense against certain cancers and heart diseases.
ex> People were shocked to find out that there was a high content of lead in the tap water.
Green tea actually contains more antioxidants than black tea.
Health experts recommend drinking three to four cups of green tea a day.
It's a good daily dose of antioxidants.
Tea also contains caffeine, just like coffee.
Caffeine can make you more alert and increase your concentration.
However, if you are a tad sensitive to caffeine, you can make your own decaf.
* tad: 조금
Just simply drain out your first brew. That way, you can get rid of 90 percent of the caffeine.
* drain out: 물을 빼다
ex> When your spaghetti is ready, make sure you drain out the water.
ex> I finally got rid of my old, beat-up computer.
@ Caffeine makes me jumpy. 카페인 때문에 안절부절못하겠어
1. You can enjoy all kinds of different foods at the buffet.
2. She is not only beautiful but also smart.
3. I'm a tad sensitive to dairy products.
4. It is really hard to get rid of fat in your belly.
A: What are you going to order? I'm having a cup of coffee.
B: Well, I'll just have green tea.
A: Oh, you don't drink coffee?
B: I do drink coffee but only in the morning.
A: How come?
B: I'm a little bit sensitive to caffeine. I can't fall asleep at night if I drink coffee now.
RESPONSE>> Talk about benefits of tea.
There are all kinds of different tea you can enjoy.
ex> At the theme park, you can enjoy all kinds of different rides there.
Whatever your preference may be, tea not only tastes good, but it's good for your health.
ex> Seoul is not only the capital of Korea but its largest city.
It has a very high content of antioxidant compounds, which increase your body's defense against certain cancers and heart diseases.
ex> People were shocked to find out that there was a high content of lead in the tap water.
Green tea actually contains more antioxidants than black tea.
Health experts recommend drinking three to four cups of green tea a day.
It's a good daily dose of antioxidants.
Tea also contains caffeine, just like coffee.
Caffeine can make you more alert and increase your concentration.
However, if you are a tad sensitive to caffeine, you can make your own decaf.
* tad: 조금
Just simply drain out your first brew. That way, you can get rid of 90 percent of the caffeine.
* drain out: 물을 빼다
ex> When your spaghetti is ready, make sure you drain out the water.
ex> I finally got rid of my old, beat-up computer.
@ Caffeine makes me jumpy. 카페인 때문에 안절부절못하겠어
1. You can enjoy all kinds of different foods at the buffet.
2. She is not only beautiful but also smart.
3. I'm a tad sensitive to dairy products.
4. It is really hard to get rid of fat in your belly.
2012년 7월 10일 화요일
7/4 Oxtail Soup
DIALOG>> What should we have?
A: I've been so tired lately. Let's eat something hearty!
B: Okay, what should we have? Let me think.
A: I have an idea. Why don't we have ggori-gomtang?
B: What's that?
A: It's oxtail soup. It's so good and nutritious.
B: Well, ggori-gomtang it is!
RESPONSE>> Talk about a Korean dish, oxtail soup (ggori-gomtang).
One of my favorite Korean foods is oxtail soup or 'ggori-gomtang.'
ex> The Beatles are one of my favorite bands, ever!
My mother used to make this soup, especially when the temperatures outside dropped blow zero.
ex> They used to make good pies but any more.
I used to think that a bowl of ggori-gomtang would make me invincible to the cold weather. And I still do.
* invincible: 무적의, 정복할 수 없는
As always, my mother was right. This soup is indeed very hearty.
* hearty: 건강한, 영양가 있는
ex> I'm doing great, as always.
ex> Our show is indeed one of the best programs on the radio.
Making this soup is rather simple, yet it's very time-consuming.
* time-consuming: 시간이 걸리는
ex> The task was not only tedious, but it was extremely time-consuming.
The secret to its thick broth and delicious flavor is its cooking time.
You have to let it simmer for at least three to four hours.
* simmer: 서서히 끓이다
When you have ggori-gomtang, put some chopped green onions and a touch of salt.
* a touch of: 약간의
ex> Just a touch of salt would make this soup much better.
I usually put the rice into the soup and eat it together along with crispy kimchi.
@ I miss home-cooked meals. 집에서 만든 음식이 그립다.
1. Galbi-tang is one of my favorite Korean foods.
2. As always, he was late again.
3. Making pottery is a very time-consuming process.
4. I think she has a touch of cold.
A: I've been so tired lately. Let's eat something hearty!
B: Okay, what should we have? Let me think.
A: I have an idea. Why don't we have ggori-gomtang?
B: What's that?
A: It's oxtail soup. It's so good and nutritious.
B: Well, ggori-gomtang it is!
RESPONSE>> Talk about a Korean dish, oxtail soup (ggori-gomtang).
One of my favorite Korean foods is oxtail soup or 'ggori-gomtang.'
ex> The Beatles are one of my favorite bands, ever!
My mother used to make this soup, especially when the temperatures outside dropped blow zero.
ex> They used to make good pies but any more.
I used to think that a bowl of ggori-gomtang would make me invincible to the cold weather. And I still do.
* invincible: 무적의, 정복할 수 없는
As always, my mother was right. This soup is indeed very hearty.
* hearty: 건강한, 영양가 있는
ex> I'm doing great, as always.
ex> Our show is indeed one of the best programs on the radio.
Making this soup is rather simple, yet it's very time-consuming.
* time-consuming: 시간이 걸리는
ex> The task was not only tedious, but it was extremely time-consuming.
The secret to its thick broth and delicious flavor is its cooking time.
You have to let it simmer for at least three to four hours.
* simmer: 서서히 끓이다
When you have ggori-gomtang, put some chopped green onions and a touch of salt.
* a touch of: 약간의
ex> Just a touch of salt would make this soup much better.
I usually put the rice into the soup and eat it together along with crispy kimchi.
@ I miss home-cooked meals. 집에서 만든 음식이 그립다.
1. Galbi-tang is one of my favorite Korean foods.
2. As always, he was late again.
3. Making pottery is a very time-consuming process.
4. I think she has a touch of cold.
2012년 7월 5일 목요일
7/3 Movie Theater
DIALOG>> Is it released yet?
A: Do you want to go catch a flick tonight?
B: Sure! What do you want to see?
A: I was thinking of that new blockbuster.
B: That sounds great! Oh, wait a minute. Is it released yet?
A: Yeah, it premieres tonight!
B: All right! I will buy tickets online.
RESPONSE>> Talk about a movie theater you usually go to.
There is a huge multiplex near my house I always go to.
It shows a wide variety of movies there.
Sometimes it's really hard to choose what to watch because there are just so many of them.
ex> The store carried so many different laptops, it was hard to choose.
I usually buy my tickets on my smartphone.
ex> I don't play games on my smartphone.
There is an app on my smartphone that allows me to buy movie tickets directly from my smartphone.
* on one's smartphone: 스마트폰에서
I don't even have to print out the tickets.
* print out: 출력하다
ex> Would you please print this out for me?
I try not to watch movies that are just released.
ex> It is not released yet here in Korea.
ex> Apple released its new iPhone yesterday.
I know for sure it's really hard to get good seats for those newly released movies.
* newly released movie: 새로 개봉한 영화
In Korea, moviegoers can actually choose their own seats.
* moviegoer: 영화 관객
I prefer to sit in the back row and in the middle.
* in the back row: 가장 뒷줄의
ex> I prefer to drink my coffee cold.
I think those are the best seats in the house.
* in the house: 극장에서, 집안에서
ex> At Jamsil Stadium, where is the best seat in the house?
ex> Ladies and gentlemen, Adele is in the house! 신사 숙녀 여러분, 아델을 소개합니다!
@ It has a big twist at the end. 끝에 아주 큰 반전이 있어.
1. I use mobile banking on my smartphone.
2. You can use this printer to print out anything you want.
3. It was released in the US but not here.
4. I prefer green tea over coffee.
A: Do you want to go catch a flick tonight?
B: Sure! What do you want to see?
A: I was thinking of that new blockbuster.
B: That sounds great! Oh, wait a minute. Is it released yet?
A: Yeah, it premieres tonight!
B: All right! I will buy tickets online.
RESPONSE>> Talk about a movie theater you usually go to.
There is a huge multiplex near my house I always go to.
It shows a wide variety of movies there.
Sometimes it's really hard to choose what to watch because there are just so many of them.
ex> The store carried so many different laptops, it was hard to choose.
I usually buy my tickets on my smartphone.
ex> I don't play games on my smartphone.
There is an app on my smartphone that allows me to buy movie tickets directly from my smartphone.
* on one's smartphone: 스마트폰에서
I don't even have to print out the tickets.
* print out: 출력하다
ex> Would you please print this out for me?
I try not to watch movies that are just released.
ex> It is not released yet here in Korea.
ex> Apple released its new iPhone yesterday.
I know for sure it's really hard to get good seats for those newly released movies.
* newly released movie: 새로 개봉한 영화
In Korea, moviegoers can actually choose their own seats.
* moviegoer: 영화 관객
I prefer to sit in the back row and in the middle.
* in the back row: 가장 뒷줄의
ex> I prefer to drink my coffee cold.
I think those are the best seats in the house.
* in the house: 극장에서, 집안에서
ex> At Jamsil Stadium, where is the best seat in the house?
ex> Ladies and gentlemen, Adele is in the house! 신사 숙녀 여러분, 아델을 소개합니다!
@ It has a big twist at the end. 끝에 아주 큰 반전이 있어.
1. I use mobile banking on my smartphone.
2. You can use this printer to print out anything you want.
3. It was released in the US but not here.
4. I prefer green tea over coffee.
2012년 7월 3일 화요일
7/2 Saju Cafe
DIALOG>> I went to one of those fortune-telling places.
A: How was your weekend?
B: It was alright. Oh, I went to one of those fortune-telling places.
A: Really? I've always wanted to go there. How was it?
B: Well, it was totally different than I thought.
A: What do you mean?
B: It was like one of those coffee shops.
RESPONSE>> Talk about Saju Cafes in Korea.
Despite Korea being one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world, fortune telling is still a big part of Korean culture.
ex> My father is a big part of my life.
There are many different methods of fortune telling, but saju is the most common one.
* fortune telling: 점, 점술
Saju literally means the four pillars of destiny.
* literally: 글자 뜻대로, 정확히, (강조) 정말, 그야말로
ex> I'm literally in a pickle right now. 난 지금 정말 곤경에 처했어
ex> I can literally eat a horse.
* the four pillars of destiny: 운명의 네 기둥
It's a way of looking into your future by using your year, month, date, and the time of your birth.
* look into one's future: ~의 미래를 들여다 보다, examine carefully
ex> I'll look into that.
In the past, middle-aged women or housewives were the main customers for fortune-telling houses.
ex> Cellular phones in the past were very bulky.
* main customer: 주 고객
cf> regular: 단골 ex> He's one of our regulars.
But now the younger population is flocking to fortune-telling houses called Saju Cafes.
Conventional ones are known to have bit of a scary atmosphere.
ex> This cafe has good foods and great atmosphere.
cf> mood: personal feeling, 사람의 느낌을 말한다
saju Cafes, however, are very modern and stylish.
Your fortune is told over a cup of freshly brewed coffee.
ex> We can have our meeting over tea today.
They are more approachable to younger generations.
ex> I bought this camera because it is more approachable.
@ You create your own destiny. 자신의 운명은 스스로 만들어 가는 거야.
1. Money is not a big part of my life.
2. I'm so hungry, I can literally eat a horse.
3. Let's talk about our vacation plan over breakfast.
4. Posting a video on YouTube is more approachable than you think
A: How was your weekend?
B: It was alright. Oh, I went to one of those fortune-telling places.
A: Really? I've always wanted to go there. How was it?
B: Well, it was totally different than I thought.
A: What do you mean?
B: It was like one of those coffee shops.
RESPONSE>> Talk about Saju Cafes in Korea.
Despite Korea being one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world, fortune telling is still a big part of Korean culture.
ex> My father is a big part of my life.
There are many different methods of fortune telling, but saju is the most common one.
* fortune telling: 점, 점술
Saju literally means the four pillars of destiny.
* literally: 글자 뜻대로, 정확히, (강조) 정말, 그야말로
ex> I'm literally in a pickle right now. 난 지금 정말 곤경에 처했어
ex> I can literally eat a horse.
* the four pillars of destiny: 운명의 네 기둥
It's a way of looking into your future by using your year, month, date, and the time of your birth.
* look into one's future: ~의 미래를 들여다 보다, examine carefully
ex> I'll look into that.
In the past, middle-aged women or housewives were the main customers for fortune-telling houses.
ex> Cellular phones in the past were very bulky.
* main customer: 주 고객
cf> regular: 단골 ex> He's one of our regulars.
But now the younger population is flocking to fortune-telling houses called Saju Cafes.
Conventional ones are known to have bit of a scary atmosphere.
ex> This cafe has good foods and great atmosphere.
cf> mood: personal feeling, 사람의 느낌을 말한다
saju Cafes, however, are very modern and stylish.
Your fortune is told over a cup of freshly brewed coffee.
ex> We can have our meeting over tea today.
They are more approachable to younger generations.
ex> I bought this camera because it is more approachable.
@ You create your own destiny. 자신의 운명은 스스로 만들어 가는 거야.
1. Money is not a big part of my life.
2. I'm so hungry, I can literally eat a horse.
3. Let's talk about our vacation plan over breakfast.
4. Posting a video on YouTube is more approachable than you think
2012년 7월 1일 일요일
6/29 The Day without "Sohn"
DIALOG>> Did you know it's good luck to move in the rain?
A: When are you moving?
B: Oh, the day after tomorrow. I hope it doesn't rain.
A: Did you know it's good luck to move in the rain?
B: Really?
A: Oh yeah. It's a good sign.
B: I don't have to worry about it then.
ex> Isn't it good luck to start building in the rain?
RESPONSE>> Talk about the day without "Sohn."
Moving house can be a very stressful thing to do.
You have to worry about packing, finding movers, settling in to your new environment, unpacking, you name it.
* settle in: 자리를 잡다, 익숙해지다
* you name it: 그 밖에 무엇이든지, 전부
ex> I like golf, baseball, volleyball, snowboard, you name it.
And to make things worse, you have to worry about what day you're moving in.
* to make things worse: 업친 데 덮친 격으로
ex> To make things worse, it started raining again.
You might want to avoid the day with "Sohn."
* might want to: ~하는 것이 낫다
ex> You might want to leave early today.
Sohn is an evil spirit that wanders around north, south, east and west and hampers various affairs of our lives.
* wander: 돌아다니다
* hamper: 방해하다
ex> Bad weather hampered the rescue efforts.
Sohn stays in this world from the first to eighth day of every month in the lunar calendar.
However, Sohn leaves this world and goes to the other world on ninth, tenth, nineteenth, twentieth, twenty-ninth, and thirtieth day of every month.
Koreans call these "the days without Sohn."
Since there is no evil spirit to harass you, people move house on those days.
* harass: 괴롭히다
ex> Celebrities are always harassed by journalists and paparazzi.
@ That's a lucky omen. 그건 행운의 징조야.
* omen [|oʊmən]: 징조, 조짐
1. To make things worse, we ran out of gas.
2. You might want to add some sugar in it.
3. Her smartphone hampered my meditation.
4. If you were harassed by your classmates, report immediately.
A: When are you moving?
B: Oh, the day after tomorrow. I hope it doesn't rain.
A: Did you know it's good luck to move in the rain?
B: Really?
A: Oh yeah. It's a good sign.
B: I don't have to worry about it then.
ex> Isn't it good luck to start building in the rain?
RESPONSE>> Talk about the day without "Sohn."
Moving house can be a very stressful thing to do.
You have to worry about packing, finding movers, settling in to your new environment, unpacking, you name it.
* settle in: 자리를 잡다, 익숙해지다
* you name it: 그 밖에 무엇이든지, 전부
ex> I like golf, baseball, volleyball, snowboard, you name it.
And to make things worse, you have to worry about what day you're moving in.
* to make things worse: 업친 데 덮친 격으로
ex> To make things worse, it started raining again.
You might want to avoid the day with "Sohn."
* might want to: ~하는 것이 낫다
ex> You might want to leave early today.
Sohn is an evil spirit that wanders around north, south, east and west and hampers various affairs of our lives.
* wander: 돌아다니다
* hamper: 방해하다
ex> Bad weather hampered the rescue efforts.
Sohn stays in this world from the first to eighth day of every month in the lunar calendar.
However, Sohn leaves this world and goes to the other world on ninth, tenth, nineteenth, twentieth, twenty-ninth, and thirtieth day of every month.
Koreans call these "the days without Sohn."
Since there is no evil spirit to harass you, people move house on those days.
* harass: 괴롭히다
ex> Celebrities are always harassed by journalists and paparazzi.
@ That's a lucky omen. 그건 행운의 징조야.
* omen [|oʊmən]: 징조, 조짐
1. To make things worse, we ran out of gas.
2. You might want to add some sugar in it.
3. Her smartphone hampered my meditation.
4. If you were harassed by your classmates, report immediately.
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