Listen to English every day!

568
영화 제작팀
He wants to know more about the many jobs listed in small print in the credits at the end of movies. Some of these jobs have funny names -- like boom operator.

1564
현장을 들키다
But today we will focus on only a handful. Here “handful” means a small amount.

1363
요점
Jen: Well, I saw the ‘OPEN’ sign and I looked at it for a second because I thought that if I opened it, it would slip down, but the bottom line is that I got in.

857
감을 잡다
Oh man, this computer software is a little complicated to use. I know, it was the same for me too, but don’t worry.

1768
심금을 울리다
In its most general definition, to strike a chord means something relates to you somehow.

1313
로봇 물고기
Scientists are using robotic devices to study the health of waters in and around Venice, Italy. The robots are designed to act like fish, other underwater creatures and plants.

1570
고양이와 사람
A new study has found that cats can connect with people in the same way as dogs and children.

311
허리 통증
Low back pain is one of the most common complaints among adults around the world. Researcher Sangwoo Tak from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell set out to look at how often it affects workers.

748
내 눈에 흙이 들어가기 전에는 안 돼
Hey, I’d like to take your sister out on a date. Would you let me? Over my dead body you will date my little sister!

1515
로봇 개
Could a robot dog help people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia?

1202
나사에 지원한 9살 소년
Last week, the American space agency NASA announced it was looking for a “Planetary Protection Officer.”

1709
캘리포니아 산불
Several large wildfires are burning in California, where extreme heat and dry, windy conditions are fueling the flames.

904
앉아 있는 시간이 많다면
If you sit for many hours a day in a traditional office job, you may be interested in a new study. This study suggests that you should get an hour of “brisk exercise” every day.

442
어메리칸 드림
Each individual may define the American dream differently. But the general idea is that a person in the United States has the freedom to carry out his or her goals.

1679
몹시 수줍음이 많은 사람
The name Violet is found in an English expression. A shrinking violet describes someone who is very shy.

1641
장미
Are you so concerned with moving up in your career that you feel stressed and unhappy? If so, maybe it is time for you to stop and smell the roses.

934
남보다 유리한 출발
You bought the textbook already? But class doesn't start until next month! I know but I wanted to get a head start on the reading.

1245
블루스
Blues, the lyrics are absolutely true. Sometimes good, sometimes bad, but they didn't lie. They're gonna sing about something they had actually experienced, or they knew somebody who did.

1011
눈치를 못 채다
Why is Tony still calling you? It’s because he can’t take a hint.

1623
돈에 쪼들리다
Chrysanthy: Thank you. Well, I am just trying to get her enough clothes for the first few months. Money is tight.