This is where we learn how to apply grammar in our daily speech, broaden our vocabulary and practice pronunciation, thus improving our fluency in the English language. 


The English Corner with Awethu

[Conversation 1]

A : 남대문시장에 어떻게 가요?
B : 지하철을 타세요.
A : 몇 호선을 타야 돼요?
B : 이 호선을 타세요. 그리고 사당역에서 사 호선으로 갈아타세요.

A : Would you tell me how to get to Namdaemun Market? 
B : Take the subway.
A : What line should I take?
B : Take line number 2. And transfer to line 4 at Sadang Station.

[Conversation 2]

A : 어디에서 내려야 돼요?
B : 회현역에서 내려야 돼요.
A : 여기에서 얼마나 걸려요?
B : 사십 분쯤 걸려요.

A : Where should I get off?
B : You shuld get off at Hoehyeon Station.
A : How long does it take from here?
B : It takes about 40 minutes.

[Grammar points]

N에서 N(으)로 갈아타다.
When expressing transferring, the verb '갈아타다' is used.
'(으)로' comes after the mode of transportation one transfer to.
'에서' follows the place where one transfers.

ex : 명동에서 버스로 갈아탔어요.
     I transferred to a bus at Myeong-dong.
A : 어디에서 갈아타요?
B : 교대역에서 삼 호선으로 갈아타세요.

A : Where should I transfer?
B : Transfer to line 3 at Seoul Nat' I Univ. of Education Station.     

[Additional Expressions]

학교 앞에서 세워 주세요 / 내려 주세요.
Please stop in front of the school.

똑바로 가 주세요.
Go straight, please.

좌회전해 주세요.
Turn left, please.

우회전해 주세요.
Turn right, please





Reading Korea.

Transportation

Preparing for the IELTS speaking test? Here are some useful tips to help you succeed! First, practice speaking English daily to build fluency. Engage in conversations on various topics to expand your vocabulary. Secondly, structure your answers by using clear introductions, explanations, and examples. This helps examiners follow your thoughts easily. Third, avoid memorizing answers—focus on speaking naturally. It's okay to pause briefly to gather your thoughts. Lastly, improve pronunciation by listening to native speakers and repeating phrases. Stay calm and confident, and remember, the examiner is assessing your communication, not perfection!

IELTS Speaking Practice

Practice makes perfect!

Segunda entrega de este podcast sobre datos curiosos e interesantes de Colombia.

Curiosidades de Colombia

Winter viruses (colds and flu), epidemics and pandemics.
Angela reads the basic text from this lesson, (transcript available when you take this lesson).

This topic is also available for intermediate and higher-level learners.


English with Angela -  conversation 

TASK 59 - PANDEMICS 

Hyvää huomenta ja hyvää viikonloppua! Uskaltaako sitä puhua enempää suomea työpaikalla suomalaisille työkavereille? Kyllä! Tässä toisessa jaksossa pohdiskelen suomenkielistä työelämää, miten töissä pärjää suomeksi ja oppiiko suomea töissä. 

Tervetuloa kuuntelemaan kielestä ja kulttuurista kertovaa podcastiani!

Suomea for you

2.jakso: Työelämä

Hi, everyone! In this episode, I talk about what people do at Easter in Japan! 

Some words to check before listening to this:
・便（びん）flight
・うさぎ　　rabbit
・パレード　parade
・モチーフ　motif

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Spring Activities (Intermediate Level)

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
7月18日月曜日　天気/くもり　気温/20℃ 

新千歳空港/しんちとせくうこう
インチョン空港/いんちょんくうこう
・17日新千歳空港の国際線はおよそ2年4ヶ月ぶりに運航
・新千歳空港と韓国インチョン空港
・家族連れなどおよそ60人が到着
・韓国在住の日本人女性もとても喜んでいた

［単語］
国際線/こくさいせん…国の間をとぶ飛行機の道
運航/うんこう…船や飛行機がきまった海の道・空の道を動いて行くこと
家族連れ/かぞくづれ…家族みんなで動く
到着/とうちゃく…行きたいと思ってるところに着く
在住/ざいじゅう…住んでいる　

〈美和Miwa〉
日本語の先生
Podcast「どこでも.JAPANESE」も放送中！
