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[170814] Mortgage 주택담보대출EBS/입이 트이는 영어 2017. 8. 16. 09:30
Talk about when you got a mortgage. Recently, I took out the mortgage to buy a house. First, I went to my primary bank to receive a consultation.-> receive a consultation 상담을 받다. There was a property evaluation of the house I wanted to buy. They calculated an interest rate based on my fixed income, transaction history, and credit level I was able to receive a loan for 60% of the total cost of th..
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[170811] Korea's School System 한국의 교육 편제EBS/입이 트이는 영어 2017. 8. 11. 11:41
Talk about Korea's school system. In Korea, children enter elementary school in the year they turn 7 years old.-> in the year one turns X years old X살이 되는 해에 The school term begins in March, and students attend elementary school for 6 years.-> attend elementary school 초등학교에 다니다. Usually, the homeroom teacher teaches most subjects. Some specific subjects are taught by teachers who specialize in t..
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[170810] MVNO phones 알뜰폰EBS/입이 트이는 영어 2017. 8. 10. 11:32
Talk about MVNO phones in Korea. There are three major telecommunication companies in Korea. Almost everyone uses their mobile phones with these three mobile carriers. Recently, the government put into effect a program to cut down on household communication expenses.-> put into effect 도입하다, cut down on ~을 절감하다. This is called the mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) system. These companies bor..
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[170809] Pets 반려동물EBS/입이 트이는 영어 2017. 8. 9. 08:53
Talk about the increasing trend of having pets in Korea. The pet owner population in Korea is at around 10 million. More and more people are raising dogs, cats, or exotic animals in their homes. To them, pets are no different from family. I recently adopted a dog from an animal shelter.-> animal shelter 동물 보호소 Right away, I took her to the vet for a check-up. -> right away 곧바로 The doctor's final..
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[170808] Smoking in Apartment Buildings 아파트 내 흡연EBS/입이 트이는 영어 2017. 8. 9. 08:53
Talk about smoking in apartment buildings. In Korea, there are no official rules yet on smoking in residential buildings. Thanks to stronger anti-smoking laws, ordinary commercial buildings are smoke-free facilities. Smoking must be done in designated places. If anyone breaks this rule, both the smoker and the owner of the property must pay a fine. However, apartments are personal living space, ..
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[170807] Noise Problems in Apartment Buildings 아파트 내 소음 문제EBS/입이 트이는 영어 2017. 8. 9. 08:53
Talk about noise problems in apartment buildings. The majority of people in Korea live in multi-unit housing, like apartments. Because so many people live together in close quarters, noise complains between floors are a big issue.-> close quarters 한정된/비좁은 공간 These includes noises from the bathroom, noise from vacuum cleaners or washing machines, and chairs being dragged. The sound which people f..
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[170804] MT.Namsan 남산EBS/입이 트이는 영어 2017. 8. 9. 08:53
Talk about when you visited in Mt. Namsan in Seoul. Mt. Namsan in the heart of Seoul is a tourist hotspot because there is a lot to see.-> in the heart of ~의 한복판에 Locals often go to Mt. Namsan as well, for a change of pace.-> for a change of pace 기분 전환을 위해 I recently went to Mt. Namsan with my friend to get some air.-> get some air 바람을 쐬다. It was a weekend, so there was a crowed, and it took a w..
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[170803] Personal Fashion Style 자신만의 패션 스타일EBS/입이 트이는 영어 2017. 8. 9. 08:52
Talk about your personal fashion style. When it comes to fashion, I don't have good taste. My friends always offer fashion advice.-> When it comes to ~에 관한 한, have good taste 센스가 있다. Sometimes I follow their advice, but usually I just go my own route. Generally, I like comfy clothes. -> comfy clothes 편한 옷 I prefer loose shirts and jeans over suits or close-fitting clothes.-> close-fitting clothe..