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When I was a kid, I looked forward to the snow. However, now I think it's a big nuisance. Last winter, I was walking on a sidewalk that was covered with snow. It was slippery, and I fell over. I twisted my wrist. I also hurt my back. I had to see a chiropractor. Now, I'm more careful when I walk in the snow. Another time, it snowed at night. The weather was cold, and the snow froze over. I was d..

Korea has four distinct seasons. Each season has its own problems and charms. Winter in Korea is freezing cold. The temperature starts to drop in October. By December, the weather gets cold in earnest. On the coldest days, it drops to as low as -10 degrees Celsius, or even more. The wind can make matters worse. The wind chill factor makes it hard to go outdoors on some days. We get a lot of snow..

Wireless devices have become mainstream these days. More and more electronic gadgets are going wireless. One of the most common ways to do this is with a Bluetooth connection. Mobile phones can be paired with various devices like speakers, earphones and headsets. It can be very annoying when earphone cables get tangled up in one's pocket or bag. Bluetooth solves that problem. Bluetooth technolog..

What do you think of the education system in your country?(2/3)- Andreas from Greece -Now, once you graduate - here's something interesting in Greece. All education is publicly funded, even university. So when you reach university, there's no tuition. Instead, your expenses come in living costs and room and board, those kind of things. But the tuition itself is free. Now, this creates a problem...

Convenience stores in Korea are a good place to grab a bite. They have everything you could ask for. The most common snack food is instant noodles. Almost everyone in Korea has eaten cup noodles at a convenience store. Nowadays, convenience store boxed meals called dosirak are all the rage. There are also sandwiches and salads. There are microwave meals like fried rice and spaghetti. You can get..

What do you think of the education system in your country?(1/3)- Andreas from Greece -Something unique about the Greek system, different compared to Korean, is that it is possible after... you know, during your middle school stages, your gymnasium education time, if you don't have adequate points, then you don't progress to the next level. So you actually, you stay at the same level. So a sevent..

What do you think of the education system in your country?(1/3)- Johnny from the USA -The education in America has both its upsides and downsides. One thing American schools can be really good at is encouraging students to follow their interests. For instance, if you like sports, a school will have several sports programs. Or if your are into art, schools have theater and art classes. I think th..

CNN Student News, 2014/05/09video transcriptsSummaryNigeria has accepted U.S. help return the girls home.A program to hunt various sharks in Australia.An application of drone.Useful ExpressionThe president says that would be the beginning of the end for the terrorists, but his country hasn`t been able to rescue the girls.And what if the girls have already been moved.They are helping people see b..

CNN Student News, 2014/05/07video transcriptsSummaryGlobal climate is getting worse.Threat of North Korea.Controversial invitees on university.Useful ExpressionAs well as increased ocean search flooding from tropical systems along the coast.U-2, C-130 N3N are all examples of what?(이런식의 질문.. 패턴을 익혀두자)But the FAA computer that picked it up thought it was flying much lower, like in the crowded airs..

CNN Student News, 2014/05/06video transcriptsSummaryKidnapping of 223 girls in Nigerian...Useful ExpressionMeantime, people around the world are trying to spread the word about this atrocity. A video released on Monday shows a man who claims to be Boko Haram`s leader.One student who spoke to CNN says that`s not what most of the girls themselves want.Quick bit of trivia for you.King Bhumibol is n..

CNN Student News, 2014/04/23video transcriptsSummaryAereo, legal or not?Landslide Recovery effortsblurblurblurUseful ExpressionWe are happy to have you watching. Because of the ruling, Michigan`s law against preferential treatment can`t stay in place.(law가 머물 곳이 없다!? stay in으로 봐야하나?? in place로 봐야하나!?) Now, it`s time (for the nine justices of the Supreme Court) to rule on whether Aereo is legal o..

CNN Student News, 2014/04/18video transcriptsSummaryRebuilding of West, Texas....Car on Empire State Building's RoofUseful Expression They are easy to overdose on.Experts say one reason might be a nationwide crackdown on prescription painkillers.Attorney General Eric Holder says the issue seemed to sneak up on government officials. No sign of it has been found.What was the tallest building in th..

CNN Student News, 2014/04/16video transcriptsSummaryThe first anniversary of the terrorist attacks in the Boston Marathon.Checking for the Pathogens of Ebola in GuineaSearch for Flight 370Useful ExpressionThe ceremony embodied the slogan Boston Strong.One man who had shrapnel in his leg said that last year he was on the ground at the finish line, this year he`ll be running across it.(that 이후에 두문..

CNN Student News, 2014/04/15video transcriptsSummaryInstability in UkraineLast year's terrorist attack in Boston MarathonBlood moonUseful ExpressionSome Ukrainians want closer ties to Russia. Others want to align themselves with Western Europe.As runners and spectators prepare for the 2014 Marathon next Monday, CNN caught up with a runner who was affected by two terrorist attacks on U.S. soil. H..

CNN Student News, 2014/04/14video transcriptsSummaryBig fire in ChileEbolaNew device for HockeyUseful ExpressionOfficials don`t know yet what caused this.10,000 Chileans have had to leave their homes. That`s called the incubation period. They start to feel unwell, tired.Concussions can happen when the brain moves back and forth or rotates inside the skull because of an impact.Yellow from moderat..

CNN Student News, 2014/04/11video transcriptsSummaryDifficult search for Malaysian Airline planeMasters Golf TournamentUseful Expression Forecasters from Colorado State University are looking at conditions for the 2014 Atlantic hurricane season. It officially runs from June 1st through November 30th.(It run..., 수동태여야할 것 같은데.. 아니네... )Winners of what sporting event are awarded a green jacket? (외어..

CNN Student News, 2014/04/09 video transcripts SummaryEqual pay Executive Order in U.S.Finding Malaysia MH-370Boston StrongUseful ExpressionHope Fades for Finding Malaysia Flight 370.(First up, President Obama signed two executive orders yesterday concerning equal pay.(concerning, about같은 용도네)Now I stress, this is very deep water.(단도직입적인 표현이구만) Cold water does preserve everything much, much bett..

CNN Student News, 2014/04/08video transcriptsSummaryProtests in UkraineLetter from futureUseful ExpressionSome people there want to be more closely associated with Europe, to Ukraine`s west. Others want closer ties with Russia, to Ukraine`s east.Autism rates continue to climb in America.And one reason - food`s wasted, is because many supermarkets won`t take imperfect-looking produce. Because man..

CNN Student News, 2014/04/07video transcriptsSummaryElection in AfghanistanElection in IndiaThe mystery about what happened to Malaysia Airlines Flight 370William Shakespeare's 450th birthdayUseful ExpressionFollowing weeks of high profile attacks and Taliban threats to disrupt this elections, the capital was unlocked down. Inside voters queued again, this time to deep their forefinger into the ..

CNN Student News, 2014/04/03 video transcripts SummaryEarthquake in ChileLandslide in Washington D.C.Political donationHigh tuition of Ivy leagueUseful ExpressionThe two nations are located on what`s called "the Ring of Fire, a horseshoe shape line around the Pacific Ocean where there`s a lot of earthquake and volcanic activity. The problem with the Chilean sea floor and the Chilean earthquakes,..