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[영어 읽기] Talk about the rainy season in Korea. Talk about the rainy season in Korea. The rainy season comes around every summer in Korea. We get a lot of rain during the season. It usually begins in mid-June and lasts until July. When it rains, it often rains cats and dogs. The annual precipitation in Korea is concentrated in summer because of the rainy season. People always carry an umbrella around during the wet season. After the rainy sea..
[일본어 한자] 康, コウ, 강, ease ease; peace 康 Grade level: 4 JLPT level: 2 Popularity rank: 760 Stroke counts: 11 Korean: 강 (편안, 편안해지다, 온화해지다) - コウ [kō] Dictionary: 康 (ease) Radical: 广 Parts: ヨ水广隶 健康 [けんこう] health; / healthy; sound; fit; wholesome 健康保険 [けんこうほけん] health insurance 健康診断 [けんこうしんだん] physical examination 健康的 [けんこうてき] hygienic; healthy; healthful; sanitary 小康 [しょうこう] lull
[일본어 한자] 堂, ドウ, 당, public public chamber; hall 堂 Grade level: 4 JLPT level: 3 Popularity rank: 1010 Stroke counts: 11 Korean: 당 (집, 사랑채, 마루) - ドウ [dō] Dictionary: 堂 (public chamber) Radical: 土 Parts: 口⺌土冖 食堂 [しょくどう] dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; messroom; / restaurant; eatery; snack bar; diner 講堂 [こうどう] auditorium; lecture hall 堂々 [どうどう] magnificent; grand; impressive; dignified; majestic; imposing; stately; / fai..
[일본어 한자] 唱, ショウ, 창, chant chant; recite; call upon; yell 唱 Grade level: 4 JLPT level: 1 Popularity rank: 1123 Stroke counts: 11 Korean: 창 (노래 부르다) とな·える [tona eru] ショウ [shō] Dictionary: 唱 (chant) Radical: 口 Parts: 口日 合唱 [がっしょう] chorus; singing in a chorus 合唱団 [がっしょうだん] chorus group; choir 提唱 [ていしょう] advocacy; proposal 歌唱 [かしょう] song; singing 唱える [となえる] to recite; to chant; / to cry; to yell; to shout; / to advocate; to a..
[일본어 한자] 副, フク, 부, vice- vice-; assistant; aide; duplicate; copy 副 Grade level: 4 JLPT level: 2 Popularity rank: 360 Stroke counts: 11 Korean: 부 (버금, 다음, 둘째), 복 (쪼개다) - フク [fuku] Dictionary: 副 (vice-) Radical: 刀 Parts: 一刂口田 副社長 [ふくしゃちょう] executive vice-president 副作用 [ふくさよう] side effect; adverse reaction 副知事 [ふくちじ] lieutenant governor 副賞 [ふくしょう] extra prize 副 [ふく] assistant; associate; vice-; sub-; deputy; substitute; au..
[일본어 한자] 停, テイ, 정, halt halt; stopping 停 Grade level: 4 JLPT level: 2 Popularity rank: 733 Stroke counts: 11 Korean: 정 (머무르다, 멎다, 멈추다, 서다) と·める [to meru] と·まる [to maru] テイ [tei] Dictionary: 停 (halt) Radical: 人 Parts: 亻口亅亠冖 停止 [ていし] suspension; interruption; stoppage; ban; standstill; halt; hang-up; deadlock; stalemate; abeyance 停戦 [ていせん] armistice; ceasefire 調停 [ちょうてい] arbitration; conciliation; mediation 停滞 [ていたい] sta..
[일본어 한자] 側, ソク, 측, side side; lean; oppose; regret 側 Grade level: 4 JLPT level: 2 Popularity rank: 216 Stroke counts: 11 Korean: 측 (곁, 가까이, 옆, 치우친 곳) かわ [kawa] がわ [gawa] そば [soba] ソク [soku] Dictionary: 側 (side) Radical: 人 Parts: 亻貝目ハ刂 西側 [にしがわ] west side; west bank 側面 [そくめん] side; flank; profile; sidelight; lateral; / aspect; dimension 側近 [そっきん] close associate; close aide; brains-truster 北側 [きたがわ] north side; north ba..
[영어 읽기] Talk about trademarks and patents. Talk about trademarks and patents. Trademark rights refer to the right to use specific trademarks or names Putting the logo of a luxury brand on a knock-off product and selling it is a trademark violation. There are sometimes reports in the news about people being charged with making counterfeit luxury goods. When starting a business, you can officially file your business’s name and register it...
[영어 읽기] Talk about copyrights. Talk about copyrights. Intellectual property rights include things like copyrights, trademarks, patents, and industrial designs. To legally use intellectual property rights, one must obtain permission from the owner, or pay a usage fee. Written words, movies, songs, and TV programs are subject to copyright protection. Using these creative works without permission is copyright infringement. This ..
[영어 읽기] Talk about back problems. Talk about back problems. Lots of people complain of back pain. Chronic back pain can make it difficult for people to get through the day. Back pain is a tough nut to crack and that’s why preventing it in the first place is most important. The best way is to maintain good posture. Sitting hunched over is the biggest cause of back pain. Spinal discs will also wear away as one gets older. This can..
[영어 읽기] Talk about the impact bad posture can have. Talk about the impact bad posture can have. Most modern people spend much time sitting down. They use computers for long hours and peer into their phones ceaselessly with their neck slanting forward. This kind of poor posture imposes a heavy burden on the neck. It can cause shoulder pain and various spinal issues. It’s essential to maintain good posture in the day-to-day and to loosen your muscl..
[영어 읽기] How have libraries changed over the years? How have libraries changed over the years? The biggest change to take over libraries recently is digitization. In the past, people had to look up books in person. Today, most libraries have electronic catalogs. Everything can be found in electronic databases on computer terminals throughout the library. All the material is hooked up and processed online. Many books and periodicals have also gone..
[영어 읽기] Talk about when you went to a library. Talk about when you went to a library. I had some time to kill on the weekend recently, so I went to the library. There was a book I had been dying to read. The library had the book, so I began reading on the spot. Time flew by because it was so fun. I liked that it made me think a lot. Last year, I had to do some test prep, so I went to the library very often. Lots of people study at the librar..
[영어 읽기] Talk about the controversy over ridesharing and carpooling services in Korea. Talk about the controversy over ridesharing and carpooling services in Korea. Ridesharing services are all the rage around the world. There has also been a demand for ridesharing and carpool services in Korea. They appeal to consumers because they are convenient and passengers could cut down on transportation costs. However, these carpool services are up against strong opposition from the taxi i..
[영어 읽기] Talk about taxis in Korea. Talk about taxis in Korea. Foreign tourists very often speak highly of Korean taxis. The consensus is that they are squeaky clean. Also, cab fares are reasonable, compared to those of other advanced nations. Best of all, passengers can pay taxi fares using credit cards. In the past, it was hard to hail a cab in certain areas or during certain hours of the day. However, smartphone apps for hailin..
[영어 읽기] Talk about how more and more people are riding their bikes. Talk about how more and more people are riding their bikes. The number of cycling enthusiasts in Korea is steadily rising. Some people cycle alone at nearby parks. Others join common interest groups and go on cycling adventures in groups. With many new cycling paths being laid all over the place, bicycling is getting easier. Lots of people commute by bicycle, too. They can save money and exercis..
[영어 읽기] Talk about the last time you went for a bike ride. Talk about the last time you went for a bike ride. There is a big park not far from my house. I went there to ride my bike last weekend because the weather was fine. I went to get some exercise because I haven’t been active recently. I worked up a sweat and burned some calories by riding around the entire park. After exercising like this, I felt refreshed. I plan to go again next week, time perm..
[영어 읽기] Talk about how you keep your hands clean and healthy. Talk about how you keep your hands clean and healthy. I try to keep my hands clean at all times. Of course, I try to wash my hands whenever I have the chance. Plus, I pack some baby wipes in my bag. I use them to clean my hands when I’m outdoors. I also make use of hand sanitizers. I always carry one around. Meanwhile, my hands get dry quite easily, so I put lotion on them after I wash them. I a..
[영어 읽기] Talk about how important it is to keep your hands clean. Talk about how important it is to keep your hands clean. I know that washing my hands well is very important. Having clean hands is the best way to prevent illnesses. That’s because the bacteria on our hands are what make us sick. So, I try to wash my hands as often as I can. I always wash my hands after I’ve been to the bathroom. It is also the first thing I do when I get home. I also try to wa..
[영어 읽기] Describe your favorite singer or band. Describe your favorite singer or band. One of my favorite singers is an American singer called Beyonce. She is one of the most well-known musicians in the world. She is also one of the best-selling artists of all time. Her newly-released singles hit No. 1 on the music charts very often. She has tons of hit songs. Among them, Crazy in Love is my favorite. I really like the melody and the lyrics o..
[영어 읽기] What type of music do you like to listen to? What type of music do you like to listen to? I listen to several different genres of music. I listen to pop, hip-hop, and R&B most often. I guess it all depends on my mood. There are times when I am in the mood for upbeat music. These songs make me feel better. I also listen to these fast songs when I am working out. They make the workout less boring and motivate me to exercise harder. On the ot..
[영어 읽기] Talk about a party you had at home recently. Talk about a party you had at home recently. I remember having my dad’s birthday party at home recently. It was his 72nd birthday, and we invited our relatives on my father’s side over for lunch. We cooked some food for the party but we also ordered in some Chinese food. I helped set up the table before we ate. The food tasted extra good because we all ate together. We also had a birthday cake r..
[영어 읽기] Talk about times when you invite people to your home. Talk about times when you invite people to your home. I invite people to my home from time to time. The most typical gatherings are family get-togethers. I invite my relatives over for dinner or lunch. It’s always nice to get together with family for these occasions. Plus, there are times when I invite friends over. For example, when I held a housewarming party, several friends visited my home a..
[영어 읽기] Talk about when you renovated your home. Talk about when you renovated your home. I remember renovating my apartment a few years ago. I first consulted with an interior design company. I told them what I wanted to change and got a quote. First, I had them redo the wallpaper and the floors in the living room. They were getting old and I wanted to change the mood. Plus, I had them redo the curtains in the master bedroom and the blinds in..
[영어 읽기] Talk about when you bought new things for your home. Talk about when you bought new things for your home. I remember getting some new furniture when I moved into my new apartment a few years ago. I purchased a new sofa because I wanted a larger couch. I bought a four-seater couch that had some cushions on it. Plus, I got a new dining table and some chairs. I also bought a new dresser for my dressing room. I rearranged the furniture in the living r..
[영어 읽기] Talk about the neighborhood you currently live in. Talk about the neighborhood you currently live in. I live in a residential area of a large city. There are apartment buildings all around and it is mostly very laid-back. There is a small park nearby where I can get some exercise or get some fresh air. There are various types of stores and facilities near my home. First, there is a post office, a police station, and a fire station nearby. Also, ..