속어
Slang is a popular, less official and often very current form of language. It is an important part of a living language and is constantly changing as language changes.

포르투갈 음식
In fact, while Portugal may not have as many famous dishes as its European neighbors, Portuguese tastes have influenced food and restaurants from Europe, to Asia, Africa and the Americas.

빈둥거리기
Something happens to many children when they are out of school over the summer months. It is called the “summer slide.” This may sound like a ride at a water park. But it’s not.

다음으로 연기해도 될까요?
Jen: Well, this time you are forgiven. Mike: Can I get a rain check for next time though?

이것 좀 해주실 수 있으세요?
I’m here at a face painting booth, right? Hey! What can you do for me? We have this big list of different kinds of pictures.

길게 보면
Hey, do you think it’s better to buy a used car or a new car? I think it’s better to buy a new car.

셰난도아
Hundreds of years ago a Native American chief named Shenandoah lived with his tribes in what is now the state of Virginia.

발을 들여놓다
Jen: You know, a lot of people come into DC as someone who is fresh out of college or fresh out of grad (graduate) school even…to get their foot in the door right?

잘돼 가고 있어
Long time no see! How is everything? Everything’s coming up roses this year. I opened up my own business and it’s doing so well! Plus my husband and I are expecting our first child!

더러운 것이 아이 몸에 좋다?
A new study suggests that early exposure to germs strengthens the immune system. That means letting children get a little dirty might be good for their health later in life.

의지력
Willpower is a mysterious force that helps us to control our actions and achieve our goals. We also call willpower determination, drive and self-control.

양궁
The bow and arrow was the weapon of choice for hunters and fighters around the world for tens of thousands of years. Guns began to replace bows and arrows about four hundred years ago. However, archery never disappeared and recently the sport is popular again.

건초를 묶는 철사
Today, we are going on a make-believe trip to the countryside to learn about a word that comes from something used on a farm -- haywire.

누가 팁을 더 주나?
Many Americans give tips to people who perform a job for them, especially workers in the service industry. They pay a little extra to people cutting their hair, driving them across town or serving them a meal at a restaurant.

블랙홀
The human eye is unable to see black holes in space. But telescopes with special tools can help find black holes by seeing how they affect nearby stars.

경력 관리 : 전문직, 일반직
When trying to make a successful career, which is better: being a generalist or a specialist?

순식간에
Today we will talk about a speed-related expression involving an animal.

한국 나이
Based on an unusual system for calculating ages, South Korea’s babies become 1 on the day of their birth. They become an additional year older on January 1st.

계산
The verbal phrase “do the math” means to examine the facts and figures to reach a conclusion, especially when the answer is very clear.

가공 식품의 위험
Scientists have already linked low-cost, packaged foods to rising obesity rates around the world. Obesity is a condition involving too much body fat.