바퀴
Today we explore expressions using the word “wheel.” The first wheels, it is believed, were not used for transportation. They were created to serve as potter’s wheels around 3500 B.C. in Mesopotamia.

휴가 보내기
Americans do many different things during their vacations. Some people stay at home and enjoy time with their families. They may go to a local swimming pool, zoo or museum.

신종플루 클리닉
Patients are frustrated by delays in delivery of the vaccine. Some are angry that they're not among the two groups -- children and pregnant women -- given priority because they seem most susceptible to swine flu.

아이 잘 키우기
Parents want their kids to be happy and successful. But some parents want their children to be more. They become controlling and hyperactive, trying to raise perfect kids...

비가 올 때 맥주를 만들라
There is a saying that advises “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” In other words, make the best out of a bad situation. Some people in the Netherlands are taking that advice.

블로그
By now, you've probably heard of blogs, or Web logs - personal stories and other meanderings about the news of the day or anything else a blogger feels like writing about.

킥
From birth to death, the word “kick” plays an important part in the human experience.

코코넛
Americans love food trends. Much like clothing, some foods are more popular at times than others. The United States is currently experiencing a coconut craze.

행운을 빌어
Take for example, the expression “to break a leg.” This may sound violent. But it is not. We often say this to wish people good luck.

쉬고 있습니다
Excuse me, may I ask you a question? 실례합니다. 질문을 해도 될까요? I don’t mind. 하세요. 상관없습니다. What are you doing? 무얼하시는 겁니까? Right now? 지금요? I’m relaxing. 쉬고 있습니다.

돼지고기
Today we talk about animals--and animals we eat. In English, these two categories often have different names. Pigs turn into pork.

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

젖소 방목
Raising cows for milk is not an easy way to farm. The costs and labor involved make it difficult for a small farm to be profitable.

~에 관심이 많다
Stella: I am all about change! I would definitely get a pixie cut, something very short and classic.

응원도 스포츠?
People often think of cheerleaders when they think of school spirit. Cheerleaders are a tradition at football games and other sports events. They help get the crowds excited for their team.

마음에 걸리다
Alice, what’s the matter? It seems like something is bothering you? Well, I’ve been having problems with Tommy and it’s been weighing on my mind for many days now.

김치 논쟁
They disagree about the origin of Kimchi, a common Korean food made of cabbage.

큰 의미를 가진다
Well, besides being the first man to step on the moon, we’re from Beaver County where Cape Canaveral is so he means an awful lot to us.

폭넓은 지식과 교양의 소유자
Sean: Yeah, David is a real renaissance man. It means he is smart, and talented and funny.

춘분
The word vernal comes from the Latin word vernalis, meaning “of the spring.” And equinox comes from the Latin words aequus, meaning equal, and nox, meaning night.