전당포
Pawn shops are businesses where people bring their possessions to sell or to get a short-term loan. The United States has about ten thousand of them. In the past few years, pawn shops have been doing business with more people than ever before.

요점을 이해하지 못하다
Kurt: I'm not sure. Can you explain it again? I think I missed the point.

동창회
Homecoming is a tradition at American colleges, universities and also high schools. Schools usually hold a weekend for this purpose each fall.

초콜릿 분수
Bradley is a chocolatier. She has been running a successful business for nine years in the Virginia suburbs of Washington. She says making and decorating chocolate is not only her profession but her passion as well.

빈지 드링킹
The National Institute on Drug Abuse says forty-two percent of young adults in America have taken part in what is known as binge drinking. The experts define that as drinking four to five drinks within about two hours.

향신료
People have used herbs and spices in food for thousands of years. Some of these substances are valued for their sharp taste. Others are chosen for their smell.

마음대로 해
Hey, do you mind if I borrow your car to pick up Katie from the airport? Sure, go ahead. Knock yourself out.

설득하여 하게 하다
Gary: I rode the mega bus from Atlanta to Knoxville and so I talked these guys into riding the mega bus.

책벌레
When you learn a foreign language, it can be very difficult to know the best word to use in a situation. This show can help you learn how and when to use American expressions.

믿거나 말거나
Hey look! That old man is so good at push-ups. I think he’s doing more than fifty already! Oh, you mean that elderly man over there? Everyone knows about him.

탄 음식
Many Americans have toasted bread first thing in the morning. For some, the morning meal also includes hash browned potatoes.

밤샘 공부
Sleep expert David Earnest often tells college students that a good night’s sleep is important for academic success. Not that they listen to him.

로마의 화장실
Around 2000 years ago, the Romans moved into Europe. They built public latrines, or toilets, with many seats and washing areas. And they built sewerage systems, brought in drinking water from aqueducts, and heated public baths for washing.

프로처럼 와인 맛보기
If you know how to study a glass of wine, it can tell you about its history. Studying a wine involves using several senses, not just taste.

부유세
The idea of setting up a wealth tax to target the richest Americans has created a lot of debate in the United States.

숨 돌리는 곳
If you are feeling nervous or stressed, a simple thing can help. A deep breath.

건축자재 깃털
Bird feathers have long been used in clothing and in bedding. Manufacturers often use feathers because of their light weight and the warmth they provide in a cold room or climate.

필드
On today’s program we talk about the word “field.” But which one? There are many different kinds of fields.

시간 좀 주세요
Jen: You want to make a right at the green light over there! Taxi Driver: make a right turn?

기억력 겨루기
One of the world's greatest memorizers, Englishman Ed Cook, taught Joshua Foer mnemonics for the creation of unique codes and mental images to help one remember useless information like random numbers.