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[김대균의 영어산책] 일본 도쿄 현지 방문 한국 일본 토익과 문화 비교

English EyeNov 11, 2022

필자는 최근 3박4일동안 도쿄를 방문했다. 아프리카TV 후원으로 일본 유명 토익강사들과 김대균토익교재 일본독자들과 재미있는 방송을 할 수 있었다. 일본에서 토익 선생님들의 선생님으로 존경받고 계신 Hiroyuki Maeda 선생님과 일본전통 식사와 토익 방송을 했다. 일본은 한국처럼 wifi가 잘 되지는 않는다. 그런데 스타벅스 기준으로 물가를 비교해보면 한국보다 일본이 300~400원씩 더 쌌다. 교통신호를 우리나라보다 더 잘 지키고 거리에 광고지등의 종이가 한 장도 보이지 않아 깨끗했다. ‘한국에서 사 갈 선물 없을까요? (Do you want any Korean gifts?)’ 라는 질문에 Maeda선생님이 아내에게 줄 한국 과자를 원하셔서 (I want Korean snacks or something that I can give to my wife.) 한국에 과자 종류가 많으니 조금 더 구체적이면 좋겠다고 여쭤보니 (What kind of Korean
Daejeon seeks to attract 'largest-ever' investments from European firms

IndustryNov 11, 2022

FRANKFURT, Germany -- Daejeon Mayor Lee Jang-woo met Wednesday with officials from bio-to-chip firm Merck, at the company’s headquarters in Germany, to attract semiconductor and bio-related investments in the central Korean city. During the meeting, Lee and Merck officials discussed the company’s potential direct investment in Daejeon to build manufacturing facilities. After his inauguration in July, Lee announced his vision to promote the nano semiconductor industry, which en
[Editorial] Tarnished start

EditorialNov 11, 2022

President Yoon Suk-yeol marked his first six months in office Thursday. Unfortunately, the scorecard for his starting period of a five-year term, usually filled with hopes for change and reform, is not so pretty. To be fair, Yoon confronted a host of thorny challenges on many fronts. The continued missile provocations of North Korea, the deepening economic woes including credit crunch and high inflation, and the Itaewon tragedy took place under his stewardship, to name just three negative factor
[Photo News] Up and away

PoliticsNov 10, 2022

The second prototype of South Korea’s first homegrown KF-21 fighter completes its inaugural test flight on Thursday morning at the base of South Korea’s Air Force 3rd Training Wing in the city of Sacheon, South Gyeongsang Province. The first prototype of the KF-21 Boramae fighter conducted its first test flight in July. South Korea’s Air Force and Korea Aerospace Industries aim to conduct around 2,200 test flights until 2026 with six KF-21 fighter prototypes. (Defense Acquisi
Cooperation of the Turkic world countries in the name of achieving common goals

Diplomatic CircuitNov 10, 2022

Uzbekistan has a special significance among the global Turkic world, as it is one of the main countries of Central Asia. No issue in the region can be resolved without its participation. The first summit of the Organization of Turkic States will be held in Samarkand on Nov. 11. At the summit held in Istanbul last year, the Turkic Council was renamed the Organization of Turkic States. The members of the organization are Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey and Uzbekistan. Hungary and
[Photo News] Flying car concept

TransportNov 10, 2022

A concept model of Hyundai Motor's personal air vehicle S-A1 is displayed Thursday at the 2022 K-UAM Confex exhibition, an urban air mobility event, held at a hotel in Yeongjong Island, near Incheon. It runs through Friday.
Hottest Restaurants in Seoul 2022

Food&BeverageNov 10, 2022

1. Gordon Ramsay Burger Gordon Ramsay Burger launched its first restaurant in Asia. The Michelin-starred restaurant serves from classic to premium burgers for those who want to enjoy the burger’s powerful flavor along with french fries and a shake. Reservations can be made for Gordon Ramsay Burger via CATCH TABLE 2. Low and Slow A traditional Texas BBQ for meat lovers. The restaurant has its core customers who enjoy the sizzling visuals and tender taste of the meat served with a feel-g
[해커스 TOEIC] 토익 점수 Up 단어, Part 5 문제

English EyeNov 10, 2022

2) 파트 5 3문제 1. For her article on starting a business during a recession, Ms. Kowalski interviewed an economist ------- has written several best-selling books. (A) which (B) who (C) whose (D) whom 해석 -- 불경기에 사업을 시작하는 것에 대한 기사를 위해, Ms. Kowalski는 여러 베스트셀러 책을 저술한 경제학자를 인터뷰했다. 해설 -- 관계대명사 채우기 문제 이 문장은 주어(Ms. Kowalski)와 동사(interviewed), 보어(an economist)를 모두 갖춘 완전한 문장이므로, '------ has written ~ books’는 수식어 거품으로 보아야 한다. 이 수식어 거품은 동사(has written)만 있고 주어가 없는 불완전한
[Lee Kyong-hee] Prayers for 156 innocent souls and Itaewon

ViewpointsNov 10, 2022

When the Sewol ferry sank in April 2014, claiming 304 lives including 250 high school students, it was simply unbelievable that so many precious lives could be lost in coastal waters. The ferry capsized 24 kilometers off the island Jindo on the southwestern coast, but rescue operations were incredulously ineffective. The botched response severely dented public trust in the Park Geun-hye administration and eventually contributed to her impeachment. The Halloween weekend disaster in Itaewon, in wh
[Editorial] Excessive offense

EditorialNov 10, 2022

Yang Kyung-sook, a Democratic Party of Korea member of the National Assembly, said during the Assembly's inspection of the presidential secretariat Tuesday that the Yoon Suk-yeol administration cornered many young people into a deadly situation in Itaewon. She likened the Yoon government to those who gripped military power and mobilized troops to massacre civilians in Gwangju in 1980. Yang probably made the remark to rebuke the absurd government response to the Itaewon crowd crush that kill
International NGO rescues dogs, calls on Korean government for change

Social affairsNov 9, 2022

Thirty-four dogs have been rescued from local dog meat farms and sent to the US, an international nongovernmental organization said Monday, criticizing the lack of progress in the discussions on banning dog meat. Humane Society International rescued the dogs from farms across South Korea, and flew them to the US to be cared for Humane Society US. The dogs are to be transferred to shelters before arrangements are made for their adoption. The South Korean government announced plans to begin discus
[Photo News] Night of blood

ScienceNov 9, 2022

A total lunar eclipse, also called "blood moon," was observed in South Korea on Tuesday evening. According to the Gwacheon National Science Museum, the lunar eclipse also blocked Uranus, a rare occasion that could be seen from the country only once between year 1600 and 2300.
[Land of Squid Game] Using reverse 'V' sign unknowingly

Hashtag KoreaNov 9, 2022

The 'V' sign, which started as a symbol of victory or peace, is used by many Koreans while taking pictures. While most of the Koreans use this as a 'V' sign only, rather than a 'peace' sign; some of them unknowingly do the reverse V sign (with their index and middle finger held up with their palm facing towards them). The reverse V sign, which is merely done unknowingly by Koreans, is an obscene gesture and must be avoided, especially in international settings.
[Korea Quiz] (28) Proud Son of S. Korea

Hashtag KoreaNov 9, 2022

Test your knowledge of Korea with our weekly quiz on the language, culture, history or anything K-related. -- Ed. Find the answer at the bottom of the page. Son Heung-min, a player on the English Premier League’s Tottenham Hotspur, is considered one of the best forwards in the world and arguably the best Asian soccer player of all time. The youngest child of a former South Korean professional soccer player Son Woong-jung, Son relocated to Germany to join the youth team of Hamburger S
[영어답게 표현하기] 유용한 비즈니스 영어 표현들

English EyeNov 9, 2022

지난 회에 이어, 유용한 비즈니스 영어 표현들을 소개합니다. ‘비즈니스 영어’라는 게 따로 떨어져 존재하는 것은 아닙니다만, 일상 회화에서 흔히 볼 수 없는 표현들을 활용하는 것도 사실입니다. 저희 책 『나는 더 영어답게 말하고 싶다 비즈니스 편』에서 뽑은 표현들입니다. 〈타협, 양보〉 1 A: If we all do our fair share then we should be done before the end of the day. B: That seems reasonable. The sooner we’re done, the sooner we can leave. A: 각자 맡은 몫을 하면 오늘 안으로 일을 끝낼 수 있을 거야. B: 맞는 말이네. 일찍 끝날수록 더 일찍 퇴근할 수 있으니까. SITUATION 자신이 담당해야 할 몫을 표현할 때 평범하게 If we all do our duty then we can finish the pro