DIALOG>> I'd like to check them out one of these days.
A: Do you know how many World Heritage Sites are there in Korea?
B: Beats me. How many?
A: There are 10 Sites throughout Korea.
B: Wow, that many? Have you been to any of them?
A: Of course, I've been to Seokguram and the Chosun Dynasty Tombs.
B: Cool. I'd like to check them out one of these days.
* beats me: 전혀 모르겠다. I have no idea.
RESPONSE>> Talk about Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes.
Jeju Island boasts its beautiful beaches and luxurious resorts.
* boast: 자랑하다, 뽐내다, speak with pride
cf> brag: (심하게)자랑하다, 떠벌리다 (못마땅함)
ex> Parents love to boast about their children's accomplishment.
It is also the home of UNESCO's World Heritiage Site : Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes.
* lava tubes: 용암 동굴
This mainly comprises three sites. One of them is the extensive system of caves called Geo-mun-ore-um lava tubes.
ex> Computer comprises three main parts.
ex> Her knowledge of German literature was much more extensive than I imagined.
It is widely known as one of the most well-preserved and the finest system of lava tubes in the world.
Seong-san Il-chul-bong is another site that has aesthetic beauty.
* aesthetic: 미학의, 미의 aesthetic clinic, 성형외과
ex> The film was not only moving but the visuals were aesthetically appealing as well.
It's a tuff cone formed by a volcanic eruption in the ocean.
* tuff cone: 응회구
* volcanic eruption: 화산 폭발
Mount Halla, another site included as the World Heritage, has beautiful waterfalls and breathtaking landscapes.
* breathtaking: 깜짝 놀랄만한
Tourists and scientists alike can visit this amazing site and get a glimpse of Mother Nature's remarkable creation.
* get a glimpse of: ~을 흘끗 보다,
* Mother Nature: 자연
ex> Adults and children alike enjoyed Harry Potter and Star Wars.
ex> People waited long hours just to get a glimpse of the star.
@ It's a part of my heritage. 그건 우리의 전통 중 하나야.
1. He boasted about his wife's cooking skills.
2. There was extensive coverage of the Presidential election on the news.
3. How alike are you with your boyfriend?
4. You can get a glimpse of her work.
2012년 6월 30일 토요일
2012년 6월 28일 목요일
6/27 School Violence
DIALOG>> Bullying is out of control these days.
A: Did you see this article about more violence in schools?
B: Yes, I did. It's very disturbing.
A: In my day, there was bullying at school, but not like it is now.
B: I know. It's insane.
A: Bullying is out of control these days.
B: We have to do something about it!
* get out of control = get out of hand
RESPONSE>> Talk about school violence.
School violence is Korea has been in the headlines for quite a while now.
* for quite a while: 한동안
ex> Political scandal always makes the headlines.
ex> What are the headlines today?
It is a very serious concern for all of society.
With all the media attention to the issue, the general public has also come to grips with the reality of the situation.
* come to grips with: ~와 직면하게 되다
ex> The general public had little knowledge about the Presidential candidate.
Although the government and school officials have taken measures to prevent school violence, we still see reports of serious bullying, or "wang-tta." among both middle and high school students on the news.
* take measures to: ~하는 조치를 취하다, take actions (steps) to
ex> They had taken measures to crack down on fake brand-name products.
* on the news: 뉴스에서
Bullies have gotten out of hand and many students fear going to school.
ex> Your lateness is getting out of hand.
Some bullied students have gone so far as committing suicide to escape their tormentors.
* go so far: 심지어 ~을 하다
ex> I would not go so far as to say she is an excellent actress.
* commit suicide, take one's own life: 자살하다
* tormentor: 괴롭히는 사람
These suicides clearly show that society can no longer brush aside this problem.
* brush aside: 무시하다, 모르는 척하다
ex> He brushed my concern aside.
ex> You must be able to brush aside your worries.
Students, parents, and school officials must work together to protect children and find a solution to the problem.
@ It's disturbing. 끔찍하다
1. The death of Whitney Houston made the headlines.
2. The general public wants a stable economy.
3. His drinking was out of hand.
4. Can't we brush this problem aside?
A: Did you see this article about more violence in schools?
B: Yes, I did. It's very disturbing.
A: In my day, there was bullying at school, but not like it is now.
B: I know. It's insane.
A: Bullying is out of control these days.
B: We have to do something about it!
* get out of control = get out of hand
RESPONSE>> Talk about school violence.
School violence is Korea has been in the headlines for quite a while now.
* for quite a while: 한동안
ex> Political scandal always makes the headlines.
ex> What are the headlines today?
It is a very serious concern for all of society.
With all the media attention to the issue, the general public has also come to grips with the reality of the situation.
* come to grips with: ~와 직면하게 되다
ex> The general public had little knowledge about the Presidential candidate.
Although the government and school officials have taken measures to prevent school violence, we still see reports of serious bullying, or "wang-tta." among both middle and high school students on the news.
* take measures to: ~하는 조치를 취하다, take actions (steps) to
ex> They had taken measures to crack down on fake brand-name products.
* on the news: 뉴스에서
Bullies have gotten out of hand and many students fear going to school.
ex> Your lateness is getting out of hand.
Some bullied students have gone so far as committing suicide to escape their tormentors.
* go so far: 심지어 ~을 하다
ex> I would not go so far as to say she is an excellent actress.
* commit suicide, take one's own life: 자살하다
* tormentor: 괴롭히는 사람
These suicides clearly show that society can no longer brush aside this problem.
* brush aside: 무시하다, 모르는 척하다
ex> He brushed my concern aside.
ex> You must be able to brush aside your worries.
Students, parents, and school officials must work together to protect children and find a solution to the problem.
@ It's disturbing. 끔찍하다
1. The death of Whitney Houston made the headlines.
2. The general public wants a stable economy.
3. His drinking was out of hand.
4. Can't we brush this problem aside?
6/26 BB Cream
DIALOG>> They're flying off the shelves.
A: Your face looks beautiful today!
B: Oh, thanks. I just got this new BB cream.
A: Where did you get it? I really want to buy one.
B: I bought mine at the department store.
A: Is it expensive?
B: No, not really. But you'd better hurry because they're flying off the shelves.
* fly off the shelves: 날개 돋힌듯 팔리다
RESPONSE>> Talk about BB Cream.
BB cream or Blemish Balm, has become an essential beauty item for many women and men.
* blemish: 오점, 결점
* balm: 연고, 향유
It is one of the hottest selling cosmetic products in Asia right now.
ex> Tablet PC is the hottest selling IT gadget these days.
BB cream is an all-in-one skincare product.
* all-in-one: 일체형의
ex> I just got an all-in-one printer.
It's a mixture of moisturizer, foundation, sunblock and concealer all in one go.
* all in one go: 한 번에 모든 것을 하는
In Korea, it was first marketed as the "secret tool" of actresses and celebrities.
When a famous Korean actress credited this cream for her flawless skin, it became a craze.
* flawless: 결점이 없는
ex> Models on the cover of magazines always look flawless.
Wanting to emulate the glamorous look of stars, women have been flocking to the BB cream counters ever since.
* emulate: 모방하다
ex> Children emulate the actions of their parents.
* glamorous: 매혹적인
* flock to: ~로 모여들다
ex> People flock to the beaches in summer.
Interestingly enough, some Korean men are unabashedly using this product now.
* unabashedly: 부끄럼 없이
* interestingly enough: 흥미롭게도
ex> Interestingly enough, the Korean Wave, or hallyu, is sweeping Europe.
They use this cream to even out their skin tone and get a youthful glow.
* even out: 고르게 하다
@ What's all the hype about? 뭐가 이리 난리야?
1. K-pop is the hottest music these days.
2. You don't need to look flawless for the party.
3. I want to emulate Angelina Jolie's lips.
4. Everyone is flocking to the new outlet in Myong-dong.
A: Your face looks beautiful today!
B: Oh, thanks. I just got this new BB cream.
A: Where did you get it? I really want to buy one.
B: I bought mine at the department store.
A: Is it expensive?
B: No, not really. But you'd better hurry because they're flying off the shelves.
* fly off the shelves: 날개 돋힌듯 팔리다
RESPONSE>> Talk about BB Cream.
BB cream or Blemish Balm, has become an essential beauty item for many women and men.
* blemish: 오점, 결점
* balm: 연고, 향유
It is one of the hottest selling cosmetic products in Asia right now.
ex> Tablet PC is the hottest selling IT gadget these days.
BB cream is an all-in-one skincare product.
* all-in-one: 일체형의
ex> I just got an all-in-one printer.
It's a mixture of moisturizer, foundation, sunblock and concealer all in one go.
* all in one go: 한 번에 모든 것을 하는
In Korea, it was first marketed as the "secret tool" of actresses and celebrities.
When a famous Korean actress credited this cream for her flawless skin, it became a craze.
* flawless: 결점이 없는
ex> Models on the cover of magazines always look flawless.
Wanting to emulate the glamorous look of stars, women have been flocking to the BB cream counters ever since.
* emulate: 모방하다
ex> Children emulate the actions of their parents.
* glamorous: 매혹적인
* flock to: ~로 모여들다
ex> People flock to the beaches in summer.
Interestingly enough, some Korean men are unabashedly using this product now.
* unabashedly: 부끄럼 없이
* interestingly enough: 흥미롭게도
ex> Interestingly enough, the Korean Wave, or hallyu, is sweeping Europe.
They use this cream to even out their skin tone and get a youthful glow.
* even out: 고르게 하다
@ What's all the hype about? 뭐가 이리 난리야?
1. K-pop is the hottest music these days.
2. You don't need to look flawless for the party.
3. I want to emulate Angelina Jolie's lips.
4. Everyone is flocking to the new outlet in Myong-dong.
2012년 6월 25일 월요일
6/25 Gangnam Station
DIALOG>> Gangnam station is the most hip place in Seoul.
A: Hey, Can I ask you a question?
B: Yeah, shoot it.
A: I'm meeting my friend at Gangnam station. What's it like there?
B: Gangnam station is the most hip place in Seoul.
A: How do I get there from here?
B: Just take the subway line number two and get off at, you know where.
RESPONSE>> Talk about Gangnam station.
If you're looking for a place to go and have fun in Seoul, I've got just the place for you.
Head out to Gangnam station. This area is, without a doubt, the most popular area in Seoul.
* head out to: ~을 향해 가다
* without a doubt: 의심할 여지 없이
ex> He is, without a doubt, the best baseball player in Korea.
It has the largest foot traffic in the country.
It's always crawling with young people and cars.
* crawl with: ~로 북적거리다
ex> The floor of her kitchen was crawling with ants.
There are tons of shops, bars, restaurants and street vendors catering to trendy Koreans.
* cater to[for]: ~을 제공하다
* trendy: 유행을 따르는
ex> Trendy come and go. Style lasts forever.
There is always something happening there.
Apart from the hustle and bustle of the area, Gangnam station is also well-known for its language academies.
* apart from: ~와는 별개로
* hustle and bustle: 복잡함, 번잡함
ex> Apart from English and Korean, I also speak French.
There are countless academies that offer a wide variety of language classes.
* countless: 셀 수 없이 많은
ex> You should eat a wide variety of foods for your health.
You can see droves of students pouring out of these academies. It's quite a scene.
* drove: 무리, 군중
* pour out: 쏟아져 나오다
ex> The singer's bus was surrounded by droves of screaming fans.
@ There's one around every corner. 구석구석마다 다 있어.
1. Without a doubt, Whitney Houston was the best female singer in the world.
2. The park is crawling with too many children.
3. Apart from my grandmother, we are all going on the trip.
4. There are a wide variety of problems related to smoking.
2012년 6월 24일 일요일
6/22 Basketball
DIALOG>> Do you want to go shoot some hoops?
A: What are you doing this weekend?
B: Well, I don't know yet. What's up?
A: Do you want to go shoot some hoops?
B: Yeah, I sure do!
A: I'll pick you up around 10.
B: Alright! That sounds great.
* shoot hoops: 농구하다
RESPONSE>> What do you need to play basketball? What are the things you do in order avoid injuries while playing basketball?
If I want to play basketball, I would need a basketball hoop, a basketball and players.
* basketball hoop: 농구 골대
I usually go to the nearest Han River Park to play basketball.
ex> Where is the nearest hospital from here?
Basketball is a very active sport.
I have to move around constantly.
In order to avoid injuries, I have to stretch at least 10 minutes before playing basketball.
ex> In order to live healthy, you have to cut down on salt.
Stretching is the most vital part of any sports activity.
ex> The most vital part of the body is the head.
ex> Social networking has become the most vital part of our lives.
Stretching relaxes my muscles and joints.
This will increase the range of motion of my limbs and joints, which reduces the chance of getting injured.
ex> Eating healthy will definitely reduce the chance of getting obese.
ex> What are the chances of getting hit by a lightning?.. very slim.
However, there is another important part that people tend to overlook. And that is cooling down.
* overlook: 간과하다
* cooling down: 운동후 정리 운동
ex> I tend to forget to set my alarm clock at night.
Cooling down slowly brings your heart rate and body temperature back to normal.
* back to normal: 정상으로 돌아가서
ex> All his vital signs were back to normal.
ex> Her swollen eyes returned back to normal condition.
I never forget to cool down after playing basketball.
@ My legs are so sore! 다리가 너무 아파!
1. Sales personnel are the most vital part of our company.
2. Quitting smoking reduces the chance of getting lung cancer.
3. She tends to be overly depressed from time to time.
4. His blood pressure came back to normal.
A: What are you doing this weekend?
B: Well, I don't know yet. What's up?
A: Do you want to go shoot some hoops?
B: Yeah, I sure do!
A: I'll pick you up around 10.
B: Alright! That sounds great.
* shoot hoops: 농구하다
RESPONSE>> What do you need to play basketball? What are the things you do in order avoid injuries while playing basketball?
If I want to play basketball, I would need a basketball hoop, a basketball and players.
* basketball hoop: 농구 골대
I usually go to the nearest Han River Park to play basketball.
ex> Where is the nearest hospital from here?
Basketball is a very active sport.
I have to move around constantly.
In order to avoid injuries, I have to stretch at least 10 minutes before playing basketball.
ex> In order to live healthy, you have to cut down on salt.
Stretching is the most vital part of any sports activity.
ex> The most vital part of the body is the head.
ex> Social networking has become the most vital part of our lives.
Stretching relaxes my muscles and joints.
This will increase the range of motion of my limbs and joints, which reduces the chance of getting injured.
ex> Eating healthy will definitely reduce the chance of getting obese.
ex> What are the chances of getting hit by a lightning?.. very slim.
However, there is another important part that people tend to overlook. And that is cooling down.
* overlook: 간과하다
* cooling down: 운동후 정리 운동
ex> I tend to forget to set my alarm clock at night.
Cooling down slowly brings your heart rate and body temperature back to normal.
* back to normal: 정상으로 돌아가서
ex> All his vital signs were back to normal.
ex> Her swollen eyes returned back to normal condition.
I never forget to cool down after playing basketball.
@ My legs are so sore! 다리가 너무 아파!
1. Sales personnel are the most vital part of our company.
2. Quitting smoking reduces the chance of getting lung cancer.
3. She tends to be overly depressed from time to time.
4. His blood pressure came back to normal.
2012년 6월 21일 목요일
6/21 My Office Building
DIALOG>> I walked up the stairs.
A: Why are you breathing so heavily?
B: Let me just catch my breath first. I walked up the stairs.
A: All the way up to the 15th floor?
B: Yep. I've been doing this for a while.
A: Are you trying to lose weight?
B: Yes. And it's working too. I've lost 8 kilos so far.
* breath heavily: gasp
* catch one's breath: 숨 돌리다, 쉬다(take a breath)
RESPONSE>> Please describe your company's building.
My company's building is located in the heart of Gangnam District.
* in the heart of: ~의 중심에 있는
ex> Our hotel is in the heart of the city of Beijing.
It is very close to two subway stations.
ex> I think I'm very close to my aunt.
It's very convenient for me to commute.
* commute: 통근하다
It's really hard to miss the building because it is the tallest building in the area.
ex> This question was really hard to miss.
It's a 30-story building.
* 30-story: 30층의
It was built about ten years age, so the building is fairly clean and modern.
When you look at the building from the outside, you can see glass walls covering the entire building.
These are special glass walls. You cannot see the inside from the outside.
ex> I was only able to see the concept car from the outside.
It's like a big giant mirror.
When you walk into the lobby, there are four elevators.
ex> He was already drunk when he walked into a bar.
One of them is a freight elevator.
* freight elevator: 화물 엘리베이트
The other three are passenger elevators.
My company occupies the 18th and 19th floors. My office is located on the 18th floor.
ex> Our resort is located on the Haeundae beach.
@ What floor are you going to? 몇 층가십니까?
Could you press 7 for me, please.
= hit
1. My sandwich shop is in the heart of Korean town.
2. My house is very close to the ballpark.
3. His bright yellow car is really hard to miss when you see it.
4. The coffee shop is located on the ground floor of the building.
A: Why are you breathing so heavily?
B: Let me just catch my breath first. I walked up the stairs.
A: All the way up to the 15th floor?
B: Yep. I've been doing this for a while.
A: Are you trying to lose weight?
B: Yes. And it's working too. I've lost 8 kilos so far.
* breath heavily: gasp
* catch one's breath: 숨 돌리다, 쉬다(take a breath)
RESPONSE>> Please describe your company's building.
My company's building is located in the heart of Gangnam District.
* in the heart of: ~의 중심에 있는
ex> Our hotel is in the heart of the city of Beijing.
It is very close to two subway stations.
ex> I think I'm very close to my aunt.
It's very convenient for me to commute.
* commute: 통근하다
It's really hard to miss the building because it is the tallest building in the area.
ex> This question was really hard to miss.
It's a 30-story building.
* 30-story: 30층의
It was built about ten years age, so the building is fairly clean and modern.
When you look at the building from the outside, you can see glass walls covering the entire building.
These are special glass walls. You cannot see the inside from the outside.
ex> I was only able to see the concept car from the outside.
It's like a big giant mirror.
When you walk into the lobby, there are four elevators.
ex> He was already drunk when he walked into a bar.
One of them is a freight elevator.
* freight elevator: 화물 엘리베이트
The other three are passenger elevators.
My company occupies the 18th and 19th floors. My office is located on the 18th floor.
ex> Our resort is located on the Haeundae beach.
@ What floor are you going to? 몇 층가십니까?
Could you press 7 for me, please.
= hit
1. My sandwich shop is in the heart of Korean town.
2. My house is very close to the ballpark.
3. His bright yellow car is really hard to miss when you see it.
4. The coffee shop is located on the ground floor of the building.
6/20 Quitting Smoking
DIALOG>> This is a non-smoking building.
A: What are you doing?
B: What do you think? I'm trying to smoke.
A: For your information, this is a non-smoking building.
B: Since when did that happen?
A: It's been awhile.
B: You can't smoke anywhere these days.
ex> It's easy to find a non-smoking restaurant in Japan.
RESPONSE>> Talk about benefits of quitting smoking.
People who smoke probably thought about quitting smoking at least once in their lifetime.
ex> This is the novel you should read at least once in your lifetime.
They say kicking the habit is one of the hardest things to do.
* kick the habit: 습관을 버리다
ex> The best way to kick any habit is to go cold turkey.
Even though quitting smoking seems next to impossible, the benefits of quitting smoking start immediately.
* next to impossible: 거의 불가능한
ex> When you have three kids at home, having a clean house is next to impossible.
Soon after you put down your last cigarette, your blood pressure and heart rate go down.
Your lungs begin to repair themselves and your blood circulation improves drastically.
You have more energy. You can walk and run much easier.
ex> This test was much easier than the previous one.
Quitting smoking also improves your immune system.
Your sense of smell gets better, which makes your food taste better.
You don't have that awful cigarette smell anymore.
You can save money too.
ex> Why don't you save money while you can?
More importantly, you are protecting your loved ones from secondhand smoke.
@ I just went cold turkey. 난 단칼에 끊었어.
1. I will help you kick the habit as much as possible.
2. Knowing how to be in love is next to impossible.
3. You have to save a lot of money for the future.
4. Smoking in a non-smoking building is against the law.
A: What are you doing?
B: What do you think? I'm trying to smoke.
A: For your information, this is a non-smoking building.
B: Since when did that happen?
A: It's been awhile.
B: You can't smoke anywhere these days.
ex> It's easy to find a non-smoking restaurant in Japan.
RESPONSE>> Talk about benefits of quitting smoking.
People who smoke probably thought about quitting smoking at least once in their lifetime.
ex> This is the novel you should read at least once in your lifetime.
They say kicking the habit is one of the hardest things to do.
* kick the habit: 습관을 버리다
ex> The best way to kick any habit is to go cold turkey.
Even though quitting smoking seems next to impossible, the benefits of quitting smoking start immediately.
* next to impossible: 거의 불가능한
ex> When you have three kids at home, having a clean house is next to impossible.
Soon after you put down your last cigarette, your blood pressure and heart rate go down.
Your lungs begin to repair themselves and your blood circulation improves drastically.
You have more energy. You can walk and run much easier.
ex> This test was much easier than the previous one.
Quitting smoking also improves your immune system.
Your sense of smell gets better, which makes your food taste better.
You don't have that awful cigarette smell anymore.
You can save money too.
ex> Why don't you save money while you can?
More importantly, you are protecting your loved ones from secondhand smoke.
@ I just went cold turkey. 난 단칼에 끊었어.
1. I will help you kick the habit as much as possible.
2. Knowing how to be in love is next to impossible.
3. You have to save a lot of money for the future.
4. Smoking in a non-smoking building is against the law.
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