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[영어 회화] I'd love to but it's out of the question right now. (Scott and Mitch are talking to Ken about a fishing trip.) Mitch: Ken, Scott and I are thinking about a two-week fishing trip in Alaska. Are you up for it? Ken: That sounds exciting. I've never been to Alaska. Scott: Everyone says the fishing is great and the scenery is spectacular. Mitch: So what do you think? Ken: I'd love to but it's out of the question right now. Scott: We're thinking of Sep..
[영어 회화] Wow! That was a long earthquake. Teacher: Okay, everyone just tries to relax. It's over. Lee: Wow! That was a long earthquake. Park: It lasted about thirty-five seconds. Young: That was my first experience of an earthquake. Teacher: It probably won't be your last. Earthquakes are common in California. Kim: It shook me up. Teacher: Just try to relax and breathe. Lee: I've been living here for years. I'm used to earthquakes. Kim:..
[영어 회화] We both live so near to this market I knew I'd run into you some time. (Randy sees his friend Karoline in a market.) Randy: Karoline how are you? Karoline: Hi Randy! I'm fine. You look great. Randy: Thank you and you as well. Karoline: We both live so near to this market I knew I'd run into you some time. Randy: How are the girls? Karoline: They're good. They're leaving the nest. They both graduate from college next year. Randy: Really? Wow! Time flies. It seems li..
[영어 회화] You have to give me the recipe. A: That was really great. You have to give me the recipe. B: The recipe was handed down from my great-grandmother. A: You're really a great cook. You're second to none. A: Would you like some dessert? B: Count me in. I love it. A: 정말 맛있었어. 조리법 좀 가르쳐줘. B: 이 요리법은 증조할머니 때부터 내려온 거야. A: 넌 정말 대단한 요리사야. 넌 정말 최고야. A: 디저트 먹을래? B: 나 먹을래. 나 디저트 좋아해.
[영어 회화] I'm so hungry I could eat a horse. (Two roommates are talking…) Adam: I'm hungry. Jon: Me too. I'm so hungry I could eat a horse. Adam: What's in the fridge? Jon: Not much. How about ordering a pizza? Adam: I'm not up to having pizza tonight. Jon: Do you want to get some burgers? Adam: No. I want a full dinner like a salad and maybe some fish. Jon: Oh do you want to go to a restaurant? Adam: That's what I was thinking. Jon: I hea..
[영어 회화] I will if you promise to keep it under your hat. (Susan is talking to her friend Jeanine at lunch…) Jeanine: So where did Jerry take you for your anniversary? Susan: He took me to Cafe Amor. Jeanine: Where's that? I never heard of it. Susan: It's an out of the way cafe north of Los Angeles. Jeanine: It sounds romantic. Susan: It is. It's in this small town by a river. And the food there is second to none. Jeanine: You'll have to tell me where ..
[영어 회화] Let's hop to it. Let' get back to painting the house. (A family has just finished having lunch…) Dad: Honey your chicken is second to none. Mom: Thanks. I'm glad you like it. Dad: All right kids. Let's hop to it. Let' get back to painting the house. Son: The bathroom is next right? Dad: Yes. Daughter: When do we paint my room? Dad: After we're through with the bathroom. Mom: We can start moving the furniture in your room away from the walls. Daught..
[영어 회화] I feel like I've died and gone to heaven. (A physical trainer is giving Julie and Erica a tour of a new health club … ) Trainer: This is our weight room. Julie: Wow! It's so big! Erica: And the equipment looks all new. Trainer: It is. All our equipment is state of the art. We have the very best. Julie: Could you show us the swimming pool? Trainer: Sure. It's right this way. Julie: (looking at the pool) Oh my God! Trainer: This is an Oly..
[영어 회화] Yes! Mom your chicken is second to none. (David is having dinner at his mother's house.) Roberta: Would you like more to eat? David: Oh no. I'm stuffed. I ate so much. Roberta: Did you like the chicken? David: Yes! Mom your chicken is second to none. Roberta: Thank you. Would you like some coffee? David: Yes. Coffee sounds good. Roberta: Would you like some dessert? David: I can't anymore. Roberta: Give me a minute and the coffee will ..
[영어 회화] Please, be patient. Sophie: Excuse me! Can you step on it? Driver: I'm doing my best. Please, be patient. Sophie: Patient? I'm about to miss my plane. How long will it take? Driver: We're nearly there. Another 5 minutes is more than enough. Sophie: 저기요! 빨리 좀 가 주세요. (좀 밟아주세요) Driver: 저도 최선을 다하고 있습니다. 조금만 참아 주세요. Sophie: 참으라고요? 전 지금 비행기를 놓치기 일보직전이라고요. 얼마나 더 걸릴 것 같습니까? Driver: 거의 다 왔습니다. 5분이면 충분합니다.
[영어 회화] You were supposed to be here at 1:00 and it's 1:20. (Doug is waiting for Brian to take him to the airport, but he is late.) Doug: (Talking to himself.) When is he going to get here? I'm going to miss my plane. Brian: (Rushing into the house.) I'm sorry I'm late. Doug: What kept you? You're twenty minutes late. Brian: I ran out of gas. I had to stop and get some. Doug: You were supposed to be here at 1:00 and it's 1:20. Brian: I'm sorry. Let's get..
[영어 회화] Do you want me to fix you up with my friend? A: Hi, Nick. Do you want me to fix you up with my friend? B: Oh, yes! Is she pretty? A: She's a very nice person. She's warmhearted. B: Never mind. A: Oh, Nick. You don't deserve a good girl. B: I was kidding! Sorry, Taylor. A: Are you free on Saturday? B: I will make time. Thanks again. A: 안녕, 닉. 내 친구 소개시켜 줄까? B: 아, 그래! 예뻐? A: 아주 좋은 애야. 마음이 따뜻해. B: 아니야, 됐어. A: 진짜, 닉. 너는 좋은 여자를 만날 자격이 없어. B: 농담한..
[영어 회화] I'll babysit for your kids. (Diana is talking to her younger brother Nelson.) Diana: So can you do it? Nelson: Yes. I'm free on Saturday night. Diana: Thanks. It's so hard to get a babysitter at the last minute. Nelson: I'll babysit for your kids. Diana: Eric and I haven't had time alone in such a long time. We're going to a movie and then have dinner. Nelson: It's important to be alone with each other and without the kids..
[영어 회화] What do you make of it? (Two policemen are standing outside a house at a crime scene…) Policeman 1: Look at this area of the window. What do you make of it? Policeman 2: It looks like someone was trying to break in. Policeman 1: And look here. A cigarette butt. Policeman 2: Ask if anyone smokes in the family. Policeman 1: My feeling is this was done by someone who didn't know the family. Policeman 2: A stranger? Police..
[영어 회화] Freelance Sign Spinner Freelance Sign Spinner One of the strangest jobs to appear in the past decade or so is sign spinning. It started with people dressed in funny costumes, holding a sign, and waving at traffic. Eventually, sign spinning was born. Jessie: What are you doing with that sign board? Malachi: I’m practicing for my weekend gig as a freelance sign spinner. I thought I would spice up my routine a little. Je..
[영어 회화] Becoming a Body Part Model Becoming a Body Part Model Have you ever wondered who the person attached to that foot in the shoe ad was? Lots of people with particularly pretty features work as body part models. Beautiful hands, feet, ears, and teeth and in high demand for advertisers selling all likes of products. Daniel: Miriam, have you ever considered becoming a model? Miriam: It never really crossed my mind! But I'd nev..
[영어 회화] My Parents Want Me to Move Back Home! My Parents Want Me to Move Back Home! After university or grad school, most people think they are ready to live on their own and begin their life independent from their parents. But what if one's parents aren't ready? What do you do when they want you to move back home? Nick: Hey, Ellen, how's your apartment search going? Ellen: It was going well until my father saw what I was doing. He hit the ..
[영어 회화] Scary Drive to the Cliffs of Moher Scary Drive to the Cliffs of Moher A survey of tourists and Irish people has found that the most beautiful natural spots in Ireland are mostly found along dangerous roads. It makes sense if your scenic spots are mountains or oceanside cliffs. But not everyone loves the winding roads of Ireland. Alex: I was really excited to visit the Cliffs of Moher until we got on this winding road. Monica: Sto..
[영어 회화] New Food Packaging Label Tells a BIG Truth New Food Packaging Label Tells a BIG Truth Americans have gotten used to reading nutritional information labels on the backs of food packaging and finding themselves confused about the total number of calories or fat they actually consumed. This confusion may have been deliberate, but now the rules have changed. Marianne: Did you see the nutritional labeling on this bag of chips? It now tells yo..
[영어 회화] Enterpreneur's Life: Co-Working Spaces Entrepreneur's Life: Co-Working Spaces Co-working spaces have become quite popular in the last 10 years. This is due to the fact that more people can work from their laptops. Yet, many people find it difficult to work from home and find they are more productive in an office-like atmosphere. Lori: Where are you going so early? John: I'm going to Freelance Habitat. It's a co-working space where yo..
[영어 회화] Displaced Animals in Australia Displaced Animals in Australia The wildfires of late 2019 in Australia displaced close to one billion animals and killed countless others. Even now, efforts are being made to help them. One project that was launched in the early days of the tragedy was the knitting and sewing of pouches for marsupials. Brendan: Did you see that heartbreaking video of all the koalas in Australia who got burned du..
[영어 회화] My Girlfriend Said No to My Marriage Proposal! My Girlfriend Said No to My Marriage Proposal! Imagine being in a relationship and thinking everything is just perfect. Now imagine asking the person you love to marry you and they say no! How would you feel and what would you think? Most people would be devastated. Anya: Danny, you look like you've been crying! What's going on? Danny: I just got shot down by Ella. After three years together I f..
[영어 회화] Crok, Ireland: Kissing the Blarney Stone Cork, Ireland: Kissing the Blarney Stone The story of the Blarney stone goes back many centuries to when the resident of a certain castle used his ability to speak with eloquence and charm and kept him from losing his castle to the King. For hundreds of years since then, many people believe kissing a certain stone will give them similar skills. Lizzy: We're finally at Blarney Castle! My grandma ..
[영어 회화] Avocados: an Unlikely Health Food Craze Avocados: an Unlikely Health Food Craze Heidi: Are you eating another avocado, Hayden? That can't be good for you. Hayden: Since I'm a vegan, I need to get some healthy fat in my diet, and adding avocado to my salads or having it on toast helps create a square meal. Heidi: The South Americans who first grew them were on to something. Hayden: It was fed to sick people in the 1600s because it's fu..
[영어 회화] Entrepreneur's Life: Line Stander Entrepreneur's Life: Line Stander Rita: Hey Dave, want to go to the farmer's market with me Saturday morning? Dave: I hate to turn you down, but tickets to the Royal Ducks of Bonaventure concert go on sale that morning. Rita: I thought you hated the band! Dave: Oh, I do, but my client loves them and is willing to pay me $100 to stand in line to buy six tickets for his daughter and her friends. R..
[영어 회화] Superbugs! Superbugs! Justine: I just read a report about superbugs, you know, the drug-resistant bacteria that infect people and can't be cured. Stephen: It feels like the calm before the storm, since there's no treatment. Justine: In the article, it said hospital workers who are on the front lines of this growing problem are most at risk. Stephen: How bad can it get? Justine: If nothing is done soon, mil..