8/13 Describe the bathroom at your home.

I recently installed a bidet on my toilet.

ex> It took me some time to get used to the bidet.

There’s a toilet plunger and a toilet bowl brush.

ex> I need a toilet plunger because my toilet is backed up.

I keep extra rolls of toilet paper in the cabinet.

ex> I forgot where I put the extra rolls of toilet paper.

I keep my mouthwash and razor on my sink.

ex> I use mouthwash every time I brush my teeth.

There’s also the towel rack where I hang my towels.

ex> The towel rack in my bathroom is broken.

@ The toilet is backed up.  변기가 막혔어.

<HOMEWORK>

1. It’s not that expensive to install a bidet.

2. Where is the toilet plunger?

3. I use mouthwash to remove bad breath.

4. Please hang towels on the towel rack.

@ Related Topics>> Bathroom (2011.1.19)

8/12 Talk about kimbab and how it is made.

One of the most common snack food in Korea is kimbab.

* snack food: (식사 대용) 간식

ex> Popcorn is one of the most common snack foods at the movie theater.

Kimbab can be described as Korean-style rolls.

ex> Hoddeok can be described as Korean-style pancakes.

You place thinly sliced ingredients on top of the rice.

* thinly sliced: 얇게 썬

ex> Sprinkle cheese on thinly sliced potatoes.

The last step is to lightly brush sesame oil on the surface.

ex> Finally, lightly brush olive oil on top of the pizza.

You then cut the kimbab into bite-sized pieces.

ex> Cute the fruits into bite-sized pieces before putting them in the salad.

ex> The cheese comes in bite-sized pieces.

@ Let’s just grab some kimbab.  김밥이나 먹자.

<HOMEWORK>

1. You can buy some snack foods at convenient stores.

2. Put the thinly sliced lemon on the fish.

3. Lightly brush milk on the dough before baking it.

4. The bread is cut into bite-size pieces.

@ Related Topics>> Kimbab (2011.1.18)

8/11 Talk about postnatal care centers in Korea.

There are postnatal care centers for women who just had a baby.

* have a baby: 아이를 낳다

ex> We are going to have a baby this summer.

These facilities help mothers recuperate from childbirth.

* recuperate: 기력을 회복하다

ex> It took me a long time to recuperate from childbirth.

These centers help mothers get back on their feet.

* get back on one’s feet: 기력을 회복하다, 재기하다

ex> I started to work out to get back on my feet.

The staff is very friendly and caring.

ex> I’ve never seen such a caring person.

These services can come with a hefty price tag though.

* come with a hefty price tag: 가격대가 매우 높다

ex> Designer brands come with a hefty price tag.

@ My sister had twins last week.  내 여동생이 지난 주에 쌍둥이를 낳았어.

<HOMEWORK>

1. I want to have a baby as soon as baby.

2. It took me a full week to recuperate from the trip.

3. He got back on his feet soon because he was young.

4. The service was satisfactory but came with a hefty price tag.

@ Related Topics>> Postnatal care center (2011.1.28)

PE 8/22 New Baby Means New Car

Just deal with it. In 18 more years you can get another sports car, but for now we need something bigger and safer for our growing family.

* deal with it: to accept the consequences of something

ex> She just doesn’t love you anymore, so you’ll have to learn to deal with it.

It’s not like we’re strapped for cash. Come on, honey! Why do I have to suffer for this?

* strapped for cash: lacking money

ex> Tim was strapped for cash, so he decided to sell one of his cars.

You’re suffering? I’m the one carrying this baby inside of me along with an extra 10 kilos of blubber! You don’t have any room to talk.

* have no room to talk: to be in no position morally to speak about something; be guilty of what one is speaking about

ex> You have no room to talk when it comes to money – you’ve been broke for the last year.

Sounds like you have the makings of a great dad – changing his diapers, keeping him clean, checking his temperature…

* have the makings of: to have the necessary qualities to become something

ex> That boy has the makings of a great scientist if he keeps studying.

Did you say “his”? We’re having a boy? I’m thrilled to bits[u1] !

* thrilled to bits: extremely pleased

ex> My parents were thrilled to bits when I was accepted into their alma mater.

Let’s take this down to the dealership and see how much we can get for a trade-in.

* trade-in: 보상 판매

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 [u1]= over the moon; on cloud nine; trickled pink

8/8 Talk about housewarming parties in Korea.

Koreans commonly hold a housewarming parties.

ex> I held a housewarming party for my friends last week.

The hosts usually prepare a meal for the guests to enjoy.

ex> It doesn't take me much time to prepare a meal.

Korean housewarming gifts are rather practical.

ex> We all chipped in to buy a housewarming gift.

Housewarming parties can vary in size.

ex> Cell phone models vary in size and color.

Newlyweds tend to hold bigger parties.

* newlyweds: 신혼부부

ex> Small apartments are popular among newlyweds.

@ We all chipped in a little to buy a present.  선물을 사려고 다 같이 돈을 조금씩 모았어.

<HOMEWORK>

1. I had to hold a housewarming party three times.

2. We bought a rice cooker as a housewarming gift.

3. His gift was not practical at all.

4. Many newlyweds go on honeymoons overseas.

@ Related Topics>> Housewarming Party (2011.2.19)

8/7 Talk about manners on public transportation.

It’s important to follow basic etiquette on public transportation.

* follow basic etiquette: 기본 예절을 지키다

ex> I teach my children to follow basic etiquette at restaurants.

You should try to make it pleasant for other passengers.

* make something pleasant: ~을 쾌적하게 하다

ex> The hotel staff made our stay very pleasant.

Sprawling out on the seat is just plain rude.

* sprawl out: 팔 다리를 쭉 벌리다

ex> I don’t like people who sprawl out on the subway.

Reading the newspaper wide open is also inconsiderate.

* inconsiderate: 배려심 없는

ex> Speaking in a loud voice in public is inconsiderate.

It’s also common sense to keep the seats reserved for the elderly vacant.

ex> He doesn't have any common sense.

@ He has no manners.  그는 매너가 없어.

<HOMEWORK>

1. I was taught to follow basic etiquette.

2. He tried to make our stay pleasant.

3. That was really selfish and inconsiderate act.

4. It is common sense to recycle these days.

@ Related Topics>> Subway Manners (2011.2.12)

8/6 Talk about how people have become more height-conscious.

People have become more height-conscious these days.

* height-conscious: 키에 신경을 쓰는

ex> Teenagers have become more height-conscious.

Some of the trendy shoes on sale are often 10 to 12 centimeters high.

* trendy shoes: 유행하는 구두

ex> She always wears trendy shoes.

Many Korean men wear lifties to look taller.

* lifties: 키높이 구두

ex> You don’t need lifties because you are tall enough.

Ordinary people are also investing in lifties.

ex> I like to be around ordinary people.

People also have shoes tailor-made to fit their taste.

* fit one’s taste: ~의 취향에 맞다

ex> I couldn’t find anything that fit my taste.

ex> The food didn’t fit my taste.

@ I wish I was taller. 내 키가 더 컸으면 좋겠어.

<HOMEWORK>

1. I don’t know why people are always height-conscious.

2. You look nice to wear trendy shoes.

3. I wear lifties because I’m not that tall

4. He always wears tailor-made suits because he’s too tall.

@ Related Topics>> High heel and Lifties (2010.11.4)