북풍's 재미있는 영어 공부방

Dialogue #1 Did you check the weather? Yeah, it's going to be sunny all day . I can't wait. I've been excited all week. I was so bored at home. / 사람이 주어인 경우 + ed (have be+pp: 흥분된 상태)        (be+pp: 지루한 상태, 형용사) Me, too. I thought winter was relax ing , but I really want to surf. / 사물이 주어인 경우 + ing                                     I'm going to just relax and maybe throw a fooball around. I hope everyone has a good time. * I think it's going to rain today. / rain 동사    It's going to be a rainy day today. / a rainy day 명사    It's going to be hot and humid .    It's going to be foggy this weekend. / foggy(안개 낀) Dialogue #2 Look at the waves! The weather is perfect, and the beach isn't too crowded. Yeah, let'...

Dialouge #1 So, which ride should we go on first? / ride(탈것) Let's ride the Goliath. It looks pretty fun. / ride(타다) Okay. Afterwards, let's get something to eat. I smelled something tasty back near the entrance. We'd better get started, it's going to get really crowded soon. Let's go to the restroom first. Sarah's been complaining about it the whole way here. I think I saw one back there. * It looks good on you.    It looks beautiful.    It looks dirty but it's not. Dialouge #2 Did you have a good time? Yeah, that was a lot of fun. I wish we rode the Gyro Drop. / 자이로드롭 탔었으면 좋았을 텐데. It looked exciting. But the line was so long. Oh well, I still had a great time. How about you? Well, I had a good time, too, but I wanted to try the haunted house. When we walked past it , it sounded scary. / 걸어서 지나갔을 때 It did, but it's too intense for me. / 너무 긴장되다.(무서웠다.)    현재와 반대되는 상황 * I wish you were here.    I w...

Dialogue #1 Hey Terry. Do you want the usual? No, I'll try something new today. We got some new beer. You should try them out . / 먹어봐. It looks like this place changed a lot. Let me see... I'll try this British beer. Great choice. The new owner is British, and that's his favorite. I think this place will be getting a lot more popular soon. / 점점 더 인기있어지다. * I love to try local food. / 나 지역 음식 먹어 보고 싶어.    I tried it before, but it was not my style.    You have to try it first! It's super delicious. Dialogue #2 Hey, I was here last night and I left my scarf. I got really drunk , and I don't quite remember what happend. Do you happen to have it? Let me check. What color is it? It's grey and white. Okay, here it is. So, did you have a good time? From what I remember, everything was great. The new owner really turned this place into the best place in town. / A를 B로 바꾸다. That's great to hear. Let all your friends know abo...

Dialogue #1 Hi, I would like to reserve a room to study. / make a reservation / book Okay, so I will need your student ID card. Sure. Also, can you give this book to my friend when he gets here. No problem. Here's my ID card. Thank you. And, here's the key to the study room. * I would like to ask you a favor. 너에게 부탁할게 하나 있어.    I would like to answer that question. 그 질문에 제가 답변하고 싶어요.    I would like to invite you over. 너를 초대하고 싶어. Dialouge #2 Hey Terry, take a look at this. / 이것 한 번 봐봐. Sarah lent me her notes, so we can study. That's great. Her notes are a lot better than mine. / 훨씬 더 좋아. Hopefully, we will do a lot better this time around. / 이번에 엄청 더 잘할거야. Yeah, I don't want to pull any more all-nighters . / 더 이상 밤샘 공부하기 싫어. I agree, I hope those days are behind us now . / 이런 날들이 빨리 지나갔으면 좋겠어. Let's get to it. / 자 해보자. * Can you lend me your laptop? (대가없이 빌릴경우)    I want to borrow your car today....

Dialogue #1 Hey Pat, I'm really sorry to be asking this, but could you lend me some money? Sure, how much do you need? I just need about 50 dollars to get me through the week. / 지나가다. 통과하다. Don't worry about it. You can pay me back whenever you can. / 돈을 갚다. 복수하다. Thanks. You're a life-saver. Don't mention it.(별말씀을.) Dialogue #2 Hey, Pat. Here's the money. Thanks a lot. You really helped me out. No problem. You would have done the same. / 너도 똑같이 했을거야. Is there anything I could do for you? Well, would you mind helping me with some of my homework? You know the subject a lot better than me. Sure! I will help you right after my class tonight. Thanks. Language Focus Asking for favors (호의) / 부탁하다. Part I : How to ask for favros ~해 주시겠어요? Will you ~ ?      (please) clean my room? Would you ~ ?  (please) do me a favor?          Can you ~ ?   ...

Dialogue #1 Hey Sarah, I want to go to the rock concert next month, but I don't know how to buy the tickets. What should I do? Hmmm.. You should try go ing to ticketdeal.com. I usually buy my tickets there. Oh, I use that website, too. But, this event wasn't listed. Well, I'm thinking of go ing to the concert as well, and the concert hall is not far from the campus. Why don't we go there together later tonight? That sounds like a great idea. Okay, let's meet at the clock tower around 7 o'clock tonight. Dialogue #2 There's so many people here! I can't believe this! Yeah, this is pretty exciting. Let's get to our seats. / 우리 자리로 가자. We should wait for the others first. I don't want them get lost. Also, we need to get snacks as well. How about I get the snacks, and you can call the others to see where they are. Okay. I'll give you a call when they get here. Sounds good. I'll be right back. L...

Dialogue #1 Is there anything I can help you with? I'm trying to find a jacket, but I'm not sure which one to buy. / to choose / is better / which would be better. You should check out this one here. We just got these in today. Is it for any special occasion? / 특별한 행사 I have to wear something nice for my friend's graduation, and I don't have anything. What about this jacket? That's perfect. Dialogue #2 That's a nice jacket. When did you get that? / buy(사다) that? / get(도착하다) here? / get up? (일어나다) I got it yesterday. The employee was really helpful and showed me a lot of  different styles. Really? Well, she has great taste.  You should wear your black boots with it.                      (취향, 안목이 있네) Hey, that's not a bad idea. I guess I have to dress nice, too. / 나 역시 멋있게 입어야 겠다. I can't wait for the graduation. Language Focus Obli...

Dialogue #1 Hi, I have a problem with my computer, and I need it fixed. / fixed (수동) Did you bring the computer with you? Yes, I did. The computer starts, but it freezes at the loading screen. Hmmm ... Your computer might have a hard drive issue. Do you turn off your computer by holding the power button? No, I never do that. It must be my little brother. How long will it take to fix? I really need my computer to write my papers. Well, I need to look into the problem a little more, / look into (살펴보다) if the computer issue is the hard drive, then it shouldn't take longer than a couple of hours. Dialogue #2 Hello, I'm back. Okay, so the issue was what we thought. It's a hard drive issue , so you just need to buy a new hard drive and install a couple of software. What about my old files? I really need those files because they are for school. We might be able to retrieve them, but I cannot guarantee it. Please, try anything. I really don't w...

Dialogue #1 I would like to check in for my flight , please. Okay, sir. May I have your passport and confirmation number, please? Sure, Here's my passport and my e-ticket. Thank you. Are you checking in any bags? Yes, I have two bags. Just put them right here , and I'll weigh them. Dialogue #2 Hello, pardon me. Could you get me a pillow, please? / pillow(베개) Of course, sir. I'll get one for you right away. Thank you, and I was also wondering when the meal will be served. The meal will be coming out shortly. Remember to stay seated when it does come out. Okay, one last thing. May I have some water as well? Sure. I'll get you the pillow and water as soon as I can. / immediately. Language Focus Can의 Abilities, Request and Permission 1. Now I can drive. (Abilities) 2. So, can you give me a hand? (Request) 3. A: Can I use your car just for an hour? (Permission)     B: I'am afraid you can't . Key Sentences 1. I ca...

Dialogue #1 Hello, I want to buy one ticket for Seattle. The sooner, the better. Okay. The next available bus will be at five o'clock. Is that okay? That's fine. How long is the bus ride? It'll take four hours including a 15 minute rest stop. Can I also buy my return ticket here as well? Yes, you can. So, when would you like your return date for? Dialogue #2 Hello, I would like to change my return date. Okay, I will need some information from you. What is your name and previous scheduled return date? Also, I need the last four digits of your credit card. My name is Terry Smith, my return date is for December first, and the last four digits are 1879. Now,  can you tell me the preferred return date? It is December 2nd. Okay, we have made the changes. Have a nice day. Language Focus Express opinions and fellings It is + adjective + to do 영어 배우는 건 재미있어. It is fun to learn English. 영어 단어 외우는 건 재미있지 않아. (for me, 강조) It is not fun (for m...

Dialogue #1 How may I help you today? My parents had me bring a lot of Korean won to America. And, I need US dollars now. Does this bank do currency exchange? Yes, we do. How much would you like to convert? I have two million won on me. How much will come out to be? Let's see... that'll be 1,800 US dollars. Okay, here you go. Dialogue #2 Hello, I was told you would like to transfer some money to Korea. Yes, Is it a difficult process? It is not too difficult process, but you need to bring some documents, such as your Korean bank account information and the application form. I see. Is there a transfer fee? Yes there is. It will be 30 dollars to make an international transfer, and it should take roughly three to four business days. Thank you. I'll be right back with the documents. Language Focus 1. make + someone + do     I made him clean the house. (강요! 반드시 해라.)     I made him tell the truth.     ...