DIALOG>> I didn't get a wink of sleep last night.
A: Wow, you look tired today. Is everything okay?
B: I didn't get a wink of sleep last night.
A: Were you working?
B: No, I stayed up watching sports on TV.
A: Here, drink some coffee.
B: Thank. Next time I'll skip the game and go to bed.
RESPONSE>> Talk about insomnia
Insomnia is a sleep disorder that is characterized by difficulty in falling asleep or maintaining sleep during the night.
* sleep disorder: 수면장애
* be characterized by: ~의 특징을 나타낸다
ex> Many people suffer from mental disorders.
ex> She has difficulty understanding Korean.
Some people frequently wake up or don't feel refreshed even after a good sleep.
ex> You will feel refreshed after a nap.
Symptoms of insomnia are nervous breakdown, chronic fatigue, and difficulty concentrating.
* nervous breakdown: 신경 쇠약
* chronic fatigue: 만성 피로
There can also be irritability and loss of memory.
* irritability: 과민성
Here are some measures to ensure quality sleep.
* quality sleep: 숙면
First, keep your bedroom cool and let air circulate freely.
Keep your bedroom as dark as possible or use an eye-mask.
ex> You have to come here as soon as possible.
ex> I have to get there as quickly as possible.
Avoid eating near bedtime or taking in liquids right before.
* take in: 섭취하다
ex> She takes in a lot of water with her medicine.
You can also try natural supplements like herbs or melatonin.
* supplement: 보충제, 보조제
Sleep deprivation can be torture and if you have a serious problem, you should consult with your doctor.
* sleep deprivation: 수면 부족
ex> Why don't you consult with some experts?
ex> You need to consult your lawyer before you sign that.
@ My eyes are burning. 눈이 너무 따가워.
1. She has difficulty talking to new people.
2. Do you feel refreshed?
3. Please take in water as much as you can.
4. I will consult with my team members about that.
2012년 8월 11일 토요일
2012년 8월 9일 목요일
8/7 Gawee-nulim
DIALOG>> I had a nightmare last night again.
A: Robin, you look tired today.
B: What?
A: I can see dark circles under your eyes.
B: Well, I had a nightmare last night again. A pretty scary one.
A: Oh, poor thing.
B: Anyway, don't say "you look tired" to people. It can be offensive.
RESPONSE>> Talk about gawee-nulim.
Picture this: You wake up in the middle of the night.
ex> He called me in the middle of the night.
You sense a dark presence hovering over you, but you can't really make out what it is.
* sense: ~을 느끼다, 알아채다
* hover over: ~위에 맴돌다, 머물다, = float
* make out: 판별하다, 알아보다, 알아듣다, = figure out
ex> He wrote something here but I can't make out what it is.
You try to cry out for help, but you realize it's impossible for you to move or speak.
* cry out for: ~을 간절히 바라다
ex> The victim cried out for help.
ex> For crying out loud, stop shaking your legs!
= For Christ's sake, 세상에, 맙소사, (화가 났거나 놀랐음을 나타냄)
You feel as if a ghost were pressing down on you.
It sounds like a scene out of a horror movie, but this phenomenon is in fact very pervasive in Asian culture.
* pervasive: 널리 퍼지는, 골고루 미치는, = common
ex> Witnesses said it was like a scene out of a horror movie.
This somewhat scary condition is called gawee-nulim in Korean, meaning "being pressed down by a ghost."
ex> I'm not angry. I'm just somewhat annoyed.
Gawee-nulim is actually a sleep disorder called sleep paralysis.
Researchers believe that sleep paralysis occurs when your rapid eye movement sleep is inexplicably disturbed.
* inexplicably [inéksplikəbli,ìniksplík-]: 설명할 수 없는 일이지만, 불가해하게
* rapid eye movement (REM): 급속 안구 운동
ex> That restaurant is inexplicably popular among the young people.
@ You talked in your sleep last night. 너 어제밤에 잠꼬대하더라.
You were talking gibberish. I couldn't make out what you said.
1. She was playing the violin in the middle of the night.
2. I can't make out your writing.
3. It was like a scene out of an action movie.
4. This problem is somewhat difficult to me.
Related Topic>>
http://endoscopist-myenglishstudy.blogspot.kr/2012/01/17-sleeping-habits.html
http://endoscopist-myenglishstudy.blogspot.kr/2011/03/35-talk-about-your-sleeping-habits.html
A: Robin, you look tired today.
B: What?
A: I can see dark circles under your eyes.
B: Well, I had a nightmare last night again. A pretty scary one.
A: Oh, poor thing.
B: Anyway, don't say "you look tired" to people. It can be offensive.
RESPONSE>> Talk about gawee-nulim.
Picture this: You wake up in the middle of the night.
ex> He called me in the middle of the night.
You sense a dark presence hovering over you, but you can't really make out what it is.
* sense: ~을 느끼다, 알아채다
* hover over: ~위에 맴돌다, 머물다, = float
* make out: 판별하다, 알아보다, 알아듣다, = figure out
ex> He wrote something here but I can't make out what it is.
You try to cry out for help, but you realize it's impossible for you to move or speak.
* cry out for: ~을 간절히 바라다
ex> The victim cried out for help.
ex> For crying out loud, stop shaking your legs!
= For Christ's sake, 세상에, 맙소사, (화가 났거나 놀랐음을 나타냄)
You feel as if a ghost were pressing down on you.
It sounds like a scene out of a horror movie, but this phenomenon is in fact very pervasive in Asian culture.
* pervasive: 널리 퍼지는, 골고루 미치는, = common
ex> Witnesses said it was like a scene out of a horror movie.
This somewhat scary condition is called gawee-nulim in Korean, meaning "being pressed down by a ghost."
ex> I'm not angry. I'm just somewhat annoyed.
Gawee-nulim is actually a sleep disorder called sleep paralysis.
Researchers believe that sleep paralysis occurs when your rapid eye movement sleep is inexplicably disturbed.
* inexplicably [inéksplikəbli,ìniksplík-]: 설명할 수 없는 일이지만, 불가해하게
* rapid eye movement (REM): 급속 안구 운동
ex> That restaurant is inexplicably popular among the young people.
@ You talked in your sleep last night. 너 어제밤에 잠꼬대하더라.
You were talking gibberish. I couldn't make out what you said.
1. She was playing the violin in the middle of the night.
2. I can't make out your writing.
3. It was like a scene out of an action movie.
4. This problem is somewhat difficult to me.
Related Topic>>
http://endoscopist-myenglishstudy.blogspot.kr/2012/01/17-sleeping-habits.html
http://endoscopist-myenglishstudy.blogspot.kr/2011/03/35-talk-about-your-sleeping-habits.html
2012년 8월 7일 화요일
8/6 Blood Type
DIALOG>> What is your blood type?
A: Hey Tae-kyung, I've been meaning to ask you something.
B: What is it?
A: What is your blood type?
B: I believe I'm a type O. Why do you ask?
A: I was just checking. I knew you were a type O.
B: Do you believe that stuff?
RESPONSE>> Talk about blood types in Korean culture.
There is one question that many Koreans almost always ask people when they meet them for the first time.
ex> Sign up here if you're visiting here for the first time.
" What is your blood type?" Don't worry. They're not blood-sucking Vampires thirsty for your blood.
* thirsty for something: ~에 목이 마른
They are just trying to figure out your personality.
It may sound like a shenanigan to you but this wild idea is widely believed in Korea.
* shenanigan [ʃənǽniɡən]: 허튼소리
ex> I'm sure it does sound like a shenanigan to me.
* wild idea: 말도 안되는 생각, 엉뚱한 생각
Many Koreans believe that different blood types actually determine your traits or personality.
Here is the breakdown. Blood type A is introverted and responsible but a bit indecisive at times.
* breakdown: 분류, 구분
ex> What is the breakdown of our customers by age and gender?
* introverted: 내성적인
* indecisive: 우유부단한
ex> I have a tendency to be a little indecisive.
Type B is creative and charismatic but maybe self-centered.
* self-centered: 자기 중심적인
Type O is ambitious and optimistic, but arrogant sometimes.
Finally, type AB is rational and controlled, but a little bit irresponsible.
@ I'm tired of your shenanigans. 너의 허튼소리 이제 못 참겠어.
1. I'm playing golf for the first time.
2. Everybody in this room is thirsty for answers.
3. I can't figure out the answer for this problem.
4. She prepared a breakdown of the report.
A: Hey Tae-kyung, I've been meaning to ask you something.
B: What is it?
A: What is your blood type?
B: I believe I'm a type O. Why do you ask?
A: I was just checking. I knew you were a type O.
B: Do you believe that stuff?
RESPONSE>> Talk about blood types in Korean culture.
There is one question that many Koreans almost always ask people when they meet them for the first time.
ex> Sign up here if you're visiting here for the first time.
" What is your blood type?" Don't worry. They're not blood-sucking Vampires thirsty for your blood.
* thirsty for something: ~에 목이 마른
They are just trying to figure out your personality.
It may sound like a shenanigan to you but this wild idea is widely believed in Korea.
* shenanigan [ʃənǽniɡən]: 허튼소리
ex> I'm sure it does sound like a shenanigan to me.
* wild idea: 말도 안되는 생각, 엉뚱한 생각
Many Koreans believe that different blood types actually determine your traits or personality.
Here is the breakdown. Blood type A is introverted and responsible but a bit indecisive at times.
* breakdown: 분류, 구분
ex> What is the breakdown of our customers by age and gender?
* introverted: 내성적인
* indecisive: 우유부단한
ex> I have a tendency to be a little indecisive.
Type B is creative and charismatic but maybe self-centered.
* self-centered: 자기 중심적인
Type O is ambitious and optimistic, but arrogant sometimes.
Finally, type AB is rational and controlled, but a little bit irresponsible.
@ I'm tired of your shenanigans. 너의 허튼소리 이제 못 참겠어.
1. I'm playing golf for the first time.
2. Everybody in this room is thirsty for answers.
3. I can't figure out the answer for this problem.
4. She prepared a breakdown of the report.
2012년 8월 6일 월요일
8/3 Moonlight Rainbow Fountain
DIALOG>> We should go
there at night.
A: Tomorrow is my last day here in Seoul.
B: I know. Where do you want to go today?
A: I heard there is the longest bridge
fountain in the world here.
B: Oh, yeah. There is. It’s on the Banpo
Bridge.
A: Let’s go right now!
B: Slow down, cowboy! We should go there at
night.
RESPONSE>> Talk
about the Moonlight Rainbow Fountain of Banpo Bridge.
Did you know there are a total of 31
bridges that cross the Han River?
Most of them beautifully light up at night and offer magnificent
scenery.
* light up: 빛을 내다, 불이
들어오다
* magnificent: 화려한,
웅장한
* scenery: 풍경, 경치
Ex> The Christmas tree was lit up yesterday.
Among them, I think the Banpo Bridge stands out from the rest of the crowd.
* stand out: 돋보이다
Ex> She stood out in her class.
Ex> He always stands out in a crowd because of his height.
The entire bridge was renovated in 2009 and a huge water fountain was installed.
* install: 설치하다
Ex> This old temple was renovated recently.
This fountain is called the Moonlight
Rainbow Fountain and it is listed as the world’s longest bridge fountain in the
Guinness World Records.
* list: 명단[목록]에 포함시키다
There are 380 water nozzles that stretch out some 1,140 meters on both
sides of the bridge.
* stretch out: 뻗어 있다
Ex> This rainforest stretches out in all directions.
These shoot out streams of water that dance
to a wide range of music.
* shoot out: 발사하다, 분출하다
* a wide range of: 광범위한
At night, more than 200 dazzling LED lights create a beautiful
rainbow.
* dazzling: 빛나는, 눈부신
Ex> She has a dazzling smile.
Ex> The wall was decorated with dazzling gems.
@ It’s
a must-see. 꼭
봐야 하는 거야.
1.
The beautiful fireworks lit
up the city’s night sky.
2.
Her beauty simply stands out
in the crowd.
3.
The Gobi Desert stretches
across China and Mongolia.
4.
They offer a wide range of
foreign language classes.
8/2 Nurungji
DIALOG>> You lost me there.
A: Can I have some water please?
B: Oh, sure. Hey, you want to try some rice tea?
A: What's that?
B: It's called sungnyung. It's a traditional Korean beverage made from nurungji.
A: You lost me there. What is nurungji.
B: Well, nurungji is...
RESPONSE>> Talk about the Korean food called nurungji.
In Korea, one of the most common greetings people say is "Have you eaten your rice?"
* greeting: 인사, 인사말
ex> Have you seen that movie?
For most Koreans, rice is more than just food.
* more than just: ~이상인
ex> Smartphone is more than just a phone.
ex> EBS is more than just a TV station.
It is an integral part of a Korean meal.
* integral [|ɪntɪgrəl ; ɪn|tegrəl ]: 필수적인, 없어선 안 될
ex> He is an integral part of our team.
There are many different ways to eat rice.
Among them, my favorite is nurungji.
ex> Among them, I like baseball the best.
After cooking rice in pots or hot stone bowls, a crust of scorched rice sticks to the bottom.
* crust: 빵 껍질, 딱딱한 표면
* scorch: 태우다, 눋게 하다, burn
This crunchy and roasted rice is called nurungji.
* crunchy: 바삭바삭한, crisp
You can just scrape this nurungji from the pot and enjoy it in its crisp state as a snack.
* scrape: 긁어내다
* crisp state: 바삭한 상태
ex> Before you enter, scrape your shoes on the doormat.
Or you can pour hot water or barley tea into nurunfgi and eat it as a soup after a meal.
* barley tea: 보리차
* after a meal: 후식으로
ex> Please take this after a meal.
ex> Make sure you brush your teeth after a meal.
This warm broth is called sungnyung.
* broth: 국, 스프
@ Let it simmer for a few minutes. 몇 분 정도 우려내면 돼.
1. Have you done your homework?
2. Bullying is more than just a teenager problem.
3. Kimchi is an integral part of Korean food culture.
4. Among them, my favorite music genre is jazz.
A: Can I have some water please?
B: Oh, sure. Hey, you want to try some rice tea?
A: What's that?
B: It's called sungnyung. It's a traditional Korean beverage made from nurungji.
A: You lost me there. What is nurungji.
B: Well, nurungji is...
RESPONSE>> Talk about the Korean food called nurungji.
In Korea, one of the most common greetings people say is "Have you eaten your rice?"
* greeting: 인사, 인사말
ex> Have you seen that movie?
For most Koreans, rice is more than just food.
* more than just: ~이상인
ex> Smartphone is more than just a phone.
ex> EBS is more than just a TV station.
It is an integral part of a Korean meal.
* integral [|ɪntɪgrəl ; ɪn|tegrəl ]: 필수적인, 없어선 안 될
ex> He is an integral part of our team.
There are many different ways to eat rice.
Among them, my favorite is nurungji.
ex> Among them, I like baseball the best.
After cooking rice in pots or hot stone bowls, a crust of scorched rice sticks to the bottom.
* crust: 빵 껍질, 딱딱한 표면
* scorch: 태우다, 눋게 하다, burn
This crunchy and roasted rice is called nurungji.
* crunchy: 바삭바삭한, crisp
You can just scrape this nurungji from the pot and enjoy it in its crisp state as a snack.
* scrape: 긁어내다
* crisp state: 바삭한 상태
ex> Before you enter, scrape your shoes on the doormat.
Or you can pour hot water or barley tea into nurunfgi and eat it as a soup after a meal.
* barley tea: 보리차
* after a meal: 후식으로
ex> Please take this after a meal.
ex> Make sure you brush your teeth after a meal.
This warm broth is called sungnyung.
* broth: 국, 스프
@ Let it simmer for a few minutes. 몇 분 정도 우려내면 돼.
1. Have you done your homework?
2. Bullying is more than just a teenager problem.
3. Kimchi is an integral part of Korean food culture.
4. Among them, my favorite music genre is jazz.
2012년 8월 1일 수요일
8/1 Bike
DIALOG>> I should listen to you.
A: Is this your new bicycle?
B: Yup, do you like it?
A: It looks nice. Did you buy a helmet too?
B: A helmet? I don't like helmets. They are ugly and uncomfortable.
A: You may be right but it can save your life.
B: Well, maybe I should listen to you.
RESPONSE>> Talk about how to keep biking safe.
As people are becoming more conscious about their health, you see more and more people out on their bicycles.
ex> We are so conscious about our environment.
ex> More and more people in the world are becoming fans of K-Pop.
Riding a bike is great exercise.
However, there are things you should keep in mind when you bike.
* keep in mind: 기억하다, 명심하다
ex> My dad told me to keep that in mind.
The most important thing to remember is to wear a helmet.
If you wear helmets properly, it can reduce the risk of serious head injuries.
Second, you should follow all the traffic signs and signals.
ex> For your own sake, please follow the rules.
And never ride against the flow of traffic.
* against the flow: 흐름의 반대로, 흐름을 거슬러서
ex> Salmons swim against the stream.
Make sure you stay in the far right lane when you bike on the road.
Bicyclists had better always wear bright colored clothes or something that reflects light.
Don't assume a driver can see you just because you can see the driver.
ex> He yelled at me just because I was late.
@ I bought a helmet, a cycling jersey, shorts, gloves, the whole nine yards. 전부 다
1. She is very conscious about her appearance.
2. You must keep in mind that using a cellphone impairs your driving.
3. Following instructions is very important for your safety.
4. Don't turn on the air conditioner just because you're hot.
Related Topic>>
http://endoscopist-myenglishstudy.blogspot.kr/2011/10/1014-bicycles.html
A: Is this your new bicycle?
B: Yup, do you like it?
A: It looks nice. Did you buy a helmet too?
B: A helmet? I don't like helmets. They are ugly and uncomfortable.
A: You may be right but it can save your life.
B: Well, maybe I should listen to you.
RESPONSE>> Talk about how to keep biking safe.
As people are becoming more conscious about their health, you see more and more people out on their bicycles.
ex> We are so conscious about our environment.
ex> More and more people in the world are becoming fans of K-Pop.
Riding a bike is great exercise.
However, there are things you should keep in mind when you bike.
* keep in mind: 기억하다, 명심하다
ex> My dad told me to keep that in mind.
The most important thing to remember is to wear a helmet.
If you wear helmets properly, it can reduce the risk of serious head injuries.
Second, you should follow all the traffic signs and signals.
ex> For your own sake, please follow the rules.
And never ride against the flow of traffic.
* against the flow: 흐름의 반대로, 흐름을 거슬러서
ex> Salmons swim against the stream.
Make sure you stay in the far right lane when you bike on the road.
Bicyclists had better always wear bright colored clothes or something that reflects light.
Don't assume a driver can see you just because you can see the driver.
ex> He yelled at me just because I was late.
@ I bought a helmet, a cycling jersey, shorts, gloves, the whole nine yards. 전부 다
1. She is very conscious about her appearance.
2. You must keep in mind that using a cellphone impairs your driving.
3. Following instructions is very important for your safety.
4. Don't turn on the air conditioner just because you're hot.
Related Topic>>
http://endoscopist-myenglishstudy.blogspot.kr/2011/10/1014-bicycles.html
7/31 Photography
DIALOG>> You must be camera-shy.
A: Is that a new camera? Wow, nice!
B: Thanks, I just got it last week. I'm still playing around with it.
A: Is photography a hobby of yours?
B: I'm still new at it.
A: Please don't take pictures of me, okay?
B: Ha-ha, okay. I get it. You must be camera-shy.
RESPONSE>> Talk about taking photographs as a hobby.
Photography is my favorite pastime.
ex> Reading is her favorite pastime.
I'm not a professional photographer but I've grown to love it.
* be grown to: ~으로 되어가다
ex> I've grown to enjoy eating vegetables.
It's a great way to capture memories.
ex> The movie captures the love between mother and daughter.
I take my camera everywhere.
I like to be behind the lens because I don't like to pose or mug for the camera.
* be behind the lens: 렌즈 뒤에 있다. (사진을 찍다)
* mug: 과장되게 표정을 짓다
I'm too shy for that.
The trickiest part of taking a photo is setting up the shot.
* the trickiest part: 제일 어려운 부분
ex> The trickiest part of making the cake is the frosting.
* set up the shot: 사진을 설정하다
ex> They're setting up the room for the meeting.
You need to pick a good spot and make sure the lighting is just right.
Sometimes, I take candids of my friends.
* take candid of: ~의 있는 그대로의 모습을 찍다
But I never use Photoshop, it's too unnatural.
I'd like to get a new lens but camera equipment is pretty expensive.
I entered some of my photos into an amateur photography contest.
ex> The amateur tennis player beat him.
I don't think I'll win, but who knows?
* who knows? 아무도 모른다. (반문법)
@ I look washed out. 나 좀 지쳐 보이네
1. I've grown to respect him.
2. The photo accurately captures her personality.
3. I want you to set up the table for me.
4. Don't be such an amateur.
A: Is that a new camera? Wow, nice!
B: Thanks, I just got it last week. I'm still playing around with it.
A: Is photography a hobby of yours?
B: I'm still new at it.
A: Please don't take pictures of me, okay?
B: Ha-ha, okay. I get it. You must be camera-shy.
RESPONSE>> Talk about taking photographs as a hobby.
Photography is my favorite pastime.
ex> Reading is her favorite pastime.
I'm not a professional photographer but I've grown to love it.
* be grown to: ~으로 되어가다
ex> I've grown to enjoy eating vegetables.
It's a great way to capture memories.
ex> The movie captures the love between mother and daughter.
I take my camera everywhere.
I like to be behind the lens because I don't like to pose or mug for the camera.
* be behind the lens: 렌즈 뒤에 있다. (사진을 찍다)
* mug: 과장되게 표정을 짓다
I'm too shy for that.
The trickiest part of taking a photo is setting up the shot.
* the trickiest part: 제일 어려운 부분
ex> The trickiest part of making the cake is the frosting.
* set up the shot: 사진을 설정하다
ex> They're setting up the room for the meeting.
You need to pick a good spot and make sure the lighting is just right.
Sometimes, I take candids of my friends.
* take candid of: ~의 있는 그대로의 모습을 찍다
But I never use Photoshop, it's too unnatural.
I'd like to get a new lens but camera equipment is pretty expensive.
I entered some of my photos into an amateur photography contest.
ex> The amateur tennis player beat him.
I don't think I'll win, but who knows?
* who knows? 아무도 모른다. (반문법)
@ I look washed out. 나 좀 지쳐 보이네
1. I've grown to respect him.
2. The photo accurately captures her personality.
3. I want you to set up the table for me.
4. Don't be such an amateur.
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