A modern hoarder: unit 1

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[UIMA]_1.3. I'd like to enquire.

Vocabulary

1. Two for one deal: If you go, your friend can come for free.
2. matinee performance: an afternoon show.
3. deposit: you need to pay part of the cost now, but this money can't be returned.
4. first come first served: you can't book a place, just get there early.
5. sign up: put your name on a list for a course.
6. limited run: It's only on for a short time.
7. fill in your details: write your name, etc. on a form.

Useful Expressions

1. I'd like to enquire about a course.
*enquire (about sbd/sth) 문의하다. 묻다.
I called the station to enquire about train times.
2. The situation is that I booked myself onto a course through your website yesterday, and now I'd like to change.
3. Bear with me a minute.
=Hold on please.
=Can you hold on a minute?

4. Sorry to keep you (waiting).
Thank you for your patience.

4. I was wondering if it would be possible for me to change to that group.
5. I appreciate that, but for this course you need to do a level test in person.
*in person: 몸소, 직접.
6. Can you tell me why I have to do it in person?
7. Would there be any chance of doing the level test on the phone?
9. Do you mind me asking what it involves?
10. Sorry to be difficult. It's just that...
11. I'd really appreciate you help.
12. The problem is, that's leaving it very late and we might have other applicants.
13. I'd be really grateful if you could hold a place for me till Saturday morning.
14. I've got one more question, if I'm not keeping you.
15. Would you mind putting that in an email for me?

Making enquiries

1. In a hotel reception.

(1) Are there any available room? 방 있나요?
(2) I have a reservation. 예약했습니다.
(3) I'd like to check in. 체크인 하고 싶습니다.
(4) I'd like to a room with a nice view. 전망 좋은 방을 원합니다.
(5) I'll arrive late, but please keep my reservation. 늦을 것 같은데 예약 취소하지 말아주세요.
(6) Can I stay one more night? 하루 더 묵을 수 있을까요?
(7) What's the check out time? 체크 아웃 시간은 언제인가요?
(8) Do you accept credit card? 카드 되나요?
(9) What's this charge for? 이 요금은 무엇에 관한 것인가요?
(10) I had a coke from the mini-bar. 방냉장고에서 콜라 마셨어요.
(11) Can you give me a different room? 다른 방 주실 수 있나요?

2. In a restaurant

(1)We'd like to order now, please.
(2)Do I need to make a reservation? 예약해야 하나요?
(3)I'd like to book a table for two, please.
(4)I'd like a table by the window.
(5) Can you give me another table, please?
(6) Can we have the bill(check), please?
(7) I'll have a piece of toast and a cup of coffee.
(8) This dinner's on me. 저녁은 제가 살게요.
(9) Do you have any special deal or combo? 특별 할인이나 세트 메뉴 없나요?
(10) Can I order wine by the glass?

3. in a flight check-in desk.

(1)I'd like to change my seat.
(2) Can I have an upgrade?
(3) Is there any possibility to have an upgrade?...
(4) What's the gate number?
(5) Is the plane on schedule? 비행기가 제시간에 출발하나요?

Making Indirect sentences

(1)I was wondering if I could....
(2)Could you tell me how much the deposit is?
(3)Do(would) you mind me asking how old are you?
(4) I'd be interested to know how you organise the cooking.
(5) Can I ask you how noisy it is?
(6) Do you know how soon the room will be available?

[Upper intermediated A] Unit 1.2_Vocabulary plus

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Word Formation

~ion	~ment	~ity/ety	~ness
Frustration Satisfaction Exhaustion	Embarrassment disappointment	Similarity Generosity anxiety	Awkwardness Nervousness (anxiousness)

Stress forms for each noun...

1. For suffiexes(접미사) ion, ity/ety

;The stress is on the syllable(음절) before the suffix.

2. For ~ment and ~ness

; The stress is on the same syllable as in the adjective form.

I often hesitate to speak in groups because I get embarrassed easily. (get + adj)
People often comment on how generous I am.
I notice similarities between myself and other people more than differences.
My greatest frustrations are related to my relationship rather than money.
When I was younger, I was often awkward in social situations, but not any more.
I get a lot of satisfaction from helping people.
I often feel quite disappointed in my friends.
For me, the best cure for exhaustion is exercise.
I get nervous in large groups.
I often feel intense anxiety in lifts.

noun	adjective
Absence Presence Violence patience independence permanence intelligence silence	Absent Present Violent Patient independent permanent intelligent silent
Secrecy 비밀엄수, 극비 Accuracy Democracy Decency 체면, 품 fluency urgency privacy	Secret 비밀 Accurate Democratic Decent 괜찮은, 제대로 fluent urgent private

Idioms describing character and personality

All Brawn and no brain

->Someone who is physically very strong but not very intelligent.

*brawn: 힘, 체력

->eg) He's all brawn and no brain. 그는 무식한게 힘만쎄다.

All sizzle and no steak.

->Someone who turns out to be disappointing, after a promotional campaign which led us to expect something better.

*sizzle: 고기 구울 때 나는 소리(지글지글)

->eg)The company is all sizzle and no steak. 속 빈 강정, 빈 수레가 요란하다.

A bad egg.

->Someone who is untrustworthy and involved in bad behaviour.

->I don't think he's a bad egg. 그가 나쁜 놈이라고 생각하지 않아.

He's a bad egg. 그 사람 신뢰가 안가!

Such a bad egg. 나쁜 놈.

Big fish in a small pond.

->This term refers to an important or highly-ranked person in a small group or organization.

->우물 안 개구리

born with a sliver spoon in one's mouth.

-> A person who is born into a very rich family.

->복을 타고나다. 부잣집에 태어나다. 유복하게 태어나다.

down at heel

-> Someone whose appearance is untidy or neglected because of lack of money.

->eg)The down-at-heel student I first met became a successful writer.

내가 처음 만났을때 초라했던 그 학생이 성공한 작가가 됐다.

*'구두 뒤축이 닳다'라는 뜻으로 사람의 모습이나 장소가 '초라해진, 궁색해진'

dyed-in-the-wool

-> This expression is used to describe a person who has fixed, uncompromising, deep-felt beliefs to which they are committed.

->dyed-in-the-wool traditionalist 골수 전통주의자.

He's a dyed-in-the-wool conservative. 그는 철저한 보수주의자이다.

Her father is a dyed-in-the-wool republican. 그녀의 아버지는 골수 공화당원이다.

all fur coat and no knickers

->A person who tries to appear distinguished but has no real class.

->앙꼬없는 찐빵. 겉만 번지르르함.

larger than life.

->A person who attracts special attention because they are very impressive or unusually remarkable in their appearance, behaviour or personality.

[Upper intermediate A]_Unit 1. Beginnings : 1.2.It's a first

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1. vocabulary: feelings

Gradable			Ungradable(extreme)
Modifiers: Fairly, quite, very,			Modifiers: Absolutely, completely, totally
really
Surprised amazed	놀란 깜짝(크게) 놀		astonished [ə ^\|stɒnɪ ʃt]	깜짝(크게) 놀란
interested	관심있어 하는, 흥미있		Fascinated (by)	매료된, 매혹된
interested	관심있어 하는, 흥미있		=>Everyday people are fascinated with seductive undressing. 세인들이 관심 갖는 것은 노출연기다 It’s a subject that’s fascinated me for a long time.
Impressive Wonderful fantastic			Brilliant	훌륭한, 멋있는
happy			Delighted	아주 기뻐 하는
cold			Freezing
angry			furious	몹시 화가난
Scared (of) Fearful (of) Afraid (of) frightened (about/of)			Terrified (of sth/of doing sth))	무서워, 두려워하는, 겁이
sad			Tragic	비극적
tired			Exhausted
horrible	지긋지긋한, 끔찍		Horrid [^\|hɒrɪd]	진저리 나는, 지독한.
hot			Boiling	몹디 더운, 푹푹찌는
funny			Hilarious	아주 우스운, 재미있
dirty			Filthy	아주 더러운
Big, huge			Enormous [ɪ^\|nɔ:məs]	막대한, 거대한
Nervous worried	초조한 걱정하는		Anxious (about sth)	불안해 하는, 염려하
excited			thrilled	황홀해 하는 아주 흥분한 신이
disappointed	실망한		gutted	처참
Embarrassed	adj
Satisfied
Awkward [^\|ɔ:kwəd]	어색한, 서먹서먹한
Relieved		안도하는 다행으로 여기는
		feel relived: 안심하다. 한숨 돌리다.
Frustrated		좌절감을 느끼는, 불만스러워 하는
Foolish

*ing form: something that causes the feeling

=> How embarrassing! (situation is embarrassing.)

What was the most frustrated thing about it?

* ed form: feelings

=> I'm completely fascinated by them.

I'm really exausted.

I'm fairy tired, too.

I felt really embarrassed because I kept forgetting people's name.

I got very frustrated when I forgot the steps.

* feel: 특정한 의미일 경우를 제외하곤, 진행형은 쓰지 않는다.
1. 연결 동사 : I feel fine.
feel이 신체상태, 심리상태를 나타낼 경우에는, 뒤에 보어로 형용사(adj) 또는 명사(noun)가 온다!
eg) I feel fine.
Do you feel happy?
Andrew was beginning to feel cold.
When Louise realised what she had done, she felt a complete idiot.

2. 연결 동사 : That feels nice!
어떤 대상이 감각을 자극할 때도 feel 사용. 이 경우 진행형은 사용하지 않음.
eg) That feels nice
The glass felt cold against my lips.

Describe a time you felt really astonished.
When was the last time you felt fascinated by something?
Describe a time you saw something brilliant.
Describe a time you were delighted by something.
When was the last time you were freezing?
Have you ever felt furious about something?
Have you ever been terrified about something?
Describe a tragic story/film you know.
Do you feel really exhausted today?
Describe a fantastic time you've had recently.
Have you ever eaten something really horrid?
Describe a time you were felt boiling.
Have you seen any hilarious films recently?
Describe something really filthy.
What's the most enormous animal you've ever seen?
Describe a time you felt really anxious.
Have you ever been thrilled by a present you've received?

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