요리하는 중이야
Hey, Jen. Can you help me put this bookshelf together? Right now? Yes, right now. Sorry I can’t. I’m in the middle of cooking.

핫도그에서 애플파이까지
A hot dog is usually made from pork, the meat of a pig. Or it is made from beef, the meat of a cow. Another version is made from turkey. A vegetarian version of a hot dog has no meat at all.

한국의 경제성장
When the Korean War ended in 1953, South Korea was one of the poorest countries in the world. In 2004, South Korea joined the trillion-dollar club of world economies.

폭발
Events or issues that are “explosive” are likely to happen suddenly and violently. And explosive people can be suddenly violent.

샤워 꼭지에도 균이
We all have heard about harmful bacteria hiding in the home. Studies have discovered evidence of harmful bacteria in toilets, on surfaces where food is prepared, even on home telephones.

인터넷 접속이 잘 안됩니다
Helpdesk, Sarah speaking. How can I help you? Hi, this is Tom, and I have an Internet connection problem. What hotel are you staying in? Sunday Inn located in Stockbridge.

단추
Today, we talk about a common object that appears in many expressions -- buttons! When we pronounce this word, we often swallow the “t’s” and pronounce, “buttons.”

나이가 많아서?
By the time they reach midlife, people expect to have accomplished most of their career goals and be considering activities to pursue in their retirement.

전성기
When you have your day in the sun, you have achieved the highest possible level of success.

사전과 씨름하는 맥도날드
The giant McDonald's fast-food corporation is not just serving 50 million people a day in 119 countries. It's also polishing its image among wordsmiths.

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

미세먼지와 마스크
With all this pollution in the air, many people try to protect themselves and reduce their exposure. So, some people use face masks.

다리
Legs. They are the base of the body. They provide support and balance. And, of course, we use them to walk.

특별히 찾다
Jen: What do you look for in a man? What qualities? Jamie: Someone who has a job. You can be a garbage man, I don’t care. Just be employed. Good relationship with his family, and a car.

너무 깨끗이 청소해도
Researchers have noted that people in industrialized countries have more allergies and a higher incidence of asthma than do people from less developed countries with lower hygiene standards.

베트남 쌀국수, 라면, 메밀 국수
If you live in India, chances are you are most interested in pho -- a Vietnamese soup with a light and flavorful liquid base, rice noodles, spices and meat, such as beef or chicken.

마지막 작품
Today, we hear about a beautiful bird that gives us a rather sad expression. Christopher Jones Cruise brings us that story.

어젯밤 한숨도 못 잤어
Ugh, I couldn’t sleep a wink last night. Why not? I couldn’t stop thinking about the interview I’ll have on Friday. I’m so nervous.

웰스 파고 은행
One of the multi-billion-dollar financial service companies that has survived the corporate mergers of recent years is Wells Fargo Bank. It mushroomed from a regional institution based in San Francisco, California.

남을 몰래 관찰하는 사람
Flies perform an important job in nature. They break down a lot of organic materials. Plus, farmers can use their larvae as very cheap food sources for animals.