영어 셀프 테스트
English learners can improve their ability to remember and use new words by testing themselves. This idea comes from Sarah Lynn, an educational consultant and teacher at Harvard University's Bridge Program.

원숭이에서 감자까지
On today’s program we will talk about several very common expressions. Even though these expressions use simple language, English learners may find them difficult to understand.

녹고 있는 북극 빙하
Arctic sea ice is melting faster than expected, and that means big changes in Earth’s climate system.

나무 심기 경쟁
Sports are usually the way that countries compete with one another. However, there is another way countries around the world are competing for the top spot: planting the most trees.

이모지
Emoji have become a worldwide language for mobile phone messages. Emoji are everywhere -- displayed in New York’s Museum of Modern Art, and part of a new Hollywood film.

만물박사
Michael: I can take your car apart and put it back together if you would like? Jen: Oh wow! Wow! So you are a mechanic too right?

이스탄불의 그래피티
Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city, is witnessing an explosion of graffiti art.

돼지처럼 먹다
Jason! You did it! You finished the city marathon! Thanks! It was definitely a rewarding experience.

더 나은 옷
American English has many expressions related to clothes. Two of the more common ones are: “Dress for the job you want, not for the job you have”; and, simply, “Dress for success.”

바가지를 쓰다
Things that cost a lot are expensive. We often do not mind paying a lot for high quality goods or services.

야구경기장에서 만나요
Are you planning on going to the baseball game tonight? Yes, I am. How about you? I'm going, too. Have you bought your ticket? Not yet.

진정해
Hey Mike, I know you’re very upset at Charles right now but you need to calm down. How could I? Charles is blaming me for something I haven’t done and he won’t….

패밀리 레스토랑
It's another busy day at Primo Family Restaurant, a popular dining spot in Alexandria, Virginia, for more than 25 years. C.A. Savoy says he doesn't like the atmosphere or food at the chain restaurants.

동결
In many places around the world, wintertime brings snow, ice, and really cold temperatures. Some places can even experience a deep freeze!

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.

외로움도 전염된다
A newly-published study has shown that loneliness can spread from one person to another, like a disease.

원격 근무
A technology company based in California’s Silicon Valley is offering its workers money to leave the area.

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.

돈이 주머니에 못 붙어 있다
Sulmi: You’d better watch out. It’s dangerous to burn a hole in your pocket like that. Young: Okay, whatever.

크레용
Hi, my name is Andrew Bracken and I'm six years old. I like to draw neighborhoods and cities. Right now I'm drawing an ice cream store. My favorite crayon colors are: pink is my first, purple is my second, blue is my last.