8/1 Your Favorite Movie

One of my favorite movies of all time is The Shawshank Redemption.

* of all time: 역대, 지금껏

ex> Psy's Gangnam Style is YouTube's most-watched music video of all time.

* redemption [rɪ^|dempʃn]: 구원, 구출  ex> the redemption of the world from sin

It's actually a film adaptation of a short novel by Stephen King.

* adaptation: 각색, 번안물

ex> This movie is an adaptation of a true story.

The film is about a banker named Andy, who is framed for murdering his wife and her lover.

* be framed: 누명을 쓰다

ex> Do you remember a movie called, who Framed Roger Rabbit?

However, this is more than just a story about prison.

* more than just: ~이상으로, ~이상의 것인

ex> Your spaghetti is more than just delicious.

It's a moving story of hope, friendship and perseverance.

* moving: 감동시키는, 눈물겨운

ex> That was a beautiful and moving speech by the president.

One of the most memorable scenes is when Andy plays a record of Mozart's opera.

* memorable: 인상적인, 기억할 만한

ex> That was the most memorable experience I've ever had.

@ It's two thumbs down! 정말 최악이야!

1. He is the best pianist of all time. 

2. She was framed for an armed robbery.

3. Kimchi is more than just food. 

4. I had a memorable experience in London.

What is your favorite movie of all time and why?

I love watching movies.

One of my favorite movies of all time is The Shawshank Redemption.

It's actually a film adaptation of a short novel by Stephen King.

I just love how this movie is written.

The film is about a banker named Andy, who is framed for murdering his wife and her lover and sent to Shawshank prison for life.

However, this is more than just a story about prison.

It's a moving story of hope, friendship and perseverance.

The movie tells you that only hope can set you free, and your soul can never be imprisoned.

One of the most memorable scenes is when Andy plays a record of Mozart's opera, the Marriage of Figaro, over the prison's PA system.

PE 7/23 Quentin Tarantino Interview, Part 4, "Bachelor Life"

I am not going to say that I am never going to get married, because only a fool says never, but this time is my time to make films. I can get hitched after I hit 60 and slow down to focus on other things.
* get hitched: 결혼하다
ex> You are engaged? That's great! When are you getting hitched?

As your films clearly show, the only certain thing in life is change.
* the only certain thing in life is change: 삶에서 확실한 한 가지는 변화뿐이다, 모든 것은 변한다
ex> Growing up is hard, son. You are going to discover that the only certain thing in life is change.

Exactly. I am not a monk or a hermit. I get around. The gossip papers are full of my past relationships. However, marriage isn't dating. Getting married takes effort, and all my effort is going to into film... for at least ten more years.
* get around: 인기가 있다. 잘 나가다
ex> I don't date a lot, but I get around.

7/23 Pay-as-you-throwFood Waste Management System

Did you know that as much as 14 percent of food in Korea is wasted?

In real terms, if you bought seven rolls of gimbap, one of them would turn into food waste.
* turn into: ~이 되다, ~로 변하다
ex> The party turned into a nightmare.
* in real terms: 실질적으로 보면

In an effort to reduce food waste, the pay-as-you-throw food waste management system has gone into effect nationwide.
* go into effect: 실시되다
ex> Martial law has gone into effect for more than a week.
* in an effort to: ~해 보려는 노력으로

You will be charged for the exact amount of food waste you throw away.
* charge: 청구하다
ex> They only charged me for one burger but I got three.

When you dispose of food waste, you have to use food waste bags.
* dispose of: ~을 처리하다, 없애다
ex> Please do not dispose of cigarette butts on the ground.

Some neighborhoods have food waste bins that weigh food waste.
* weight: 무게를 달다
ex> How much do you weigh?


@ Don’t be a litterbug! 쓰레기를 함부로버리지 마!

1. You can get a discount as much as 50 percent.
2. She turned pumpkin into a golden carriage. 
3. I think you charged me 20,000 won more.
4. Do you know where I can weigh my car? 

7/22 Jaywalking

Most of us have been guilty of jaywalking.

ex> I’ve been guilty of cheating on my girlfriend before.

The next intersection seems miles away.

* mils away: 꽤 멀리 떨어져

ex> The nearest city seemed miles away.

* intersection: 교차로

So you take your chances and run across the street.

* take one's chances: 운에 맡기고 해 보다

ex> You should take your chances and enter the competition.

ex> Take your chances and ask him out!

Crosswalks are there for a reason.

* be there for a reason: 이유가 있어 존재한다.

ex> The stoplight is there for a reason.

Only cross the street at designated areas.

* designated: 지정된  cf> Designated Heater (DH): 지명타자

ex> Please smoke in the designated area.

Getting a ticket for jaywalking is pretty unheard of in Korea.

* unheard of: 들어 본 적이 없는, 전례가 없는

ex> It was unheard of to get a divorce in those days.

But if you’re caught by an officer on a bad day, you could get an earful.

* be caught: 적발되다, 잡히다

* get an earful: 긴 꾸중을 듣다,

@ Don’t be so careless. 부주의하면안 돼.

1. I'm guilty of overeat during being on a diet. 

2. The criminals knew the police were miles away. 

3. I'm the designated driver tonight so I can't drink.

4. Don't worry, it's not unheard of.

Talk about jaywalking.

Most of us have been guilty of jaywalking.

There aren’t any cars around, and you’re in a rush.

The next intersection seems miles away.

So you take your chances and run across the street.

But jaywalking isn’t just illegal, it’s dangerous.

Crosswalks are there for a reason.

Only cross the street at designated areas.

Pedestrians and drivers alike should respect the rules of the road.

Getting a ticket for jaywalking is pretty unheard of in Korea.

But if you’re caught by an officer on a bad day, you could get an earful.

Kids look up to us as role-models, and we should set a good example.

One more thing, don’t forget to look both ways!

PE 7/22 Dangerous Hotel

If there is a fire, it will take more than a wing and a prayer to get us out of here alive. 
* a wing and a prayer: 기적 같은 도움, 한쪽 날개와 기도의 힘
ex> I can't believe we are home safely! We finished this trip on a wing and a prayer.
ex> They waited for a wing and a prayer in the desperate situation.

Do you think we should find a different place to stay? Something tells me we should book it.
* book it: 즉시 떠나다

I thought about that all night... you know what they say: discretion is the better part of valor.
* discretion is the better part of valor: 신중함이 용기보다 나은 면이 있다
ex> Just remember, son - discretion is the better part of valor, Stay out of trouble.

That makes me think of another expression: Be careful what you wish for... What if the reason they are locked is worse than a fire?
* be careful what you wish for: 소원을 빌 때는 조심하라, 말이 씨가 된다
ex> I know you want a challenge, but be careful what you wish for!

PE 7/19 Staying Single

Dr. Alan Teo found that people with unsupportive spouses were significantly more likely to be depressed than people who were not in a steady, marriage-like relationship.
* unsupportive: 비우호적인

"It's basically quality over quantity."
* quality over quantity: 양보다 질
ex> I prefer quality over quantity except when it comes to sleep.

The results were as clear as day for those with unsupportive spouses.
* as clear as day: 명명백백한, 일목요연한
ex> After the meeting, everything was as clear as day.
ex> This is a fact as clear as day.
cf> clear as mud: 전혀 분명하지 않은  ex> Oh well, that's all as clear as mud, then.

So is it better not to tie the knot? That depends on whether your partner is rooting for you or not.
ex> Good luck - I'm rooting for you!
ex> My father and I root for different sports teams because it is more fun that way.

7/19 Banknotes

Day in, day out, we use our banknotes.
* day in, day out: 매일매일, 하루도 빠짐없이
ex> The new guy complains about everything day in, day out.
ex> I drive to work day in, day out, and I'm getting tired of spending so much time travelling.

Currently, there are four banknotes in circulation.
* in circulation: 현재 쓰이고 있는, 유통되고 있는
ex> Do you know how much counterfeit money is in circulation?

Let’s start from the smallest denomination.
* denomination: 화폐 단위, 액면가
ex> What denomination would you like?
ex> Korean banknotes are issued in four denominations.

The ₩1,000 banknote features Yi Hwang, one of the most prominent Confucian scholars.
* feature: 출연하다, 그려져 있다, 실려있다
ex> The film features Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man.

Who is the other most distinguished scholar?
* distinguished: 저명한, 유명한
ex> It was written by a distinguished journalist.

King Sejong the Great is one of only two kings who earned the title “the Great.”
ex> How much does he earn every year?
ex> You have to earn your respect first.


@ I’m finding my keys. (X) / I’m looking for my keys. (O) 나는 열쇠를 찾고 있어.

1. Day in, day out, he waters his pots.
2. How much Korean currency is in circulation?
3. The new 5 pound bill features Winston Churchill.
4. His stamina earn him the nickname,  'Three-lung Park'.

Who is on our banknotes?

Day in, day out, we use our banknotes.

But how well do you know about the historical characters on our banknotes?

Currently, there are four banknotes in circulation.

Let’s start from the smallest denomination.

The ₩1,000 banknote features Yi Hwang, one of the two most prominent Confucian scholars of the Joseon Dynasty.

Who is the other most distinguished scholar then?

His name is Yi I,and his portrait is on the ₩5,000 note.

King Sejong the Great, one of only two kings in Korean history who earned the title “the Great,” features on our ₩10,000 note.

Shin Saimdang is the face of the ₩50,000 note.

She was a calligraphist, writer and the mother of Yi I.