Proverbs
This Korean proverb means "Even monkeys fall from trees." Idiom: "Nobody's perfect."
What is "원숭이도 나무에서 떨어진다"? (Even experts make mistakes.)
Idiom Explanation: "Nobody's perfect" means everyone makes mistakes, no matter how skilled they are.
Conversation Question: Can you think of a time when you made a mistake even though you were very prepared?
This is what you should do after making a mistake. Idiom: "Turn over a new leaf."
What is "learn from it"?
Idiom Explanation: "Turn over a new leaf" means to start fresh or change your behavior for the better.
Conversation Question: What’s one mistake you made that taught you an important lesson?
This is the most important quality in a friend. Idiom: "A friend in need is a friend indeed."
What is "trust"?
Idiom Explanation: "A friend in need is a friend indeed" means a true friend helps you when you’re in trouble.
Conversation Question: Who is your most trusted friend, and why?
This is the first step to saving money. Idiom: "Penny-wise and pound-foolish."
What is "make a budget"?
Idiom Explanation: "Penny-wise and pound-foolish" means being careful with small amounts of money but wasteful with large amounts.
Conversation Question: Do you think it’s easy or hard to stick to a budget? Why?
This is something you should do every day to stay healthy. Idiom: "An apple a day keeps the doctor away."
What is "exercise"?
Idiom Explanation: "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" means eating healthy can prevent illness.
Conversation Question: What’s your favorite way to exercise?
This English proverb means "Don't count your chickens before they hatch." Idiom: "Don’t jump the gun."
What is "Don’t assume something will happen before it does"?
Idiom Explanation: "Don’t jump the gun" means don’t act too quickly or assume something will happen before it actually does.
Conversation Question: Have you ever been disappointed because you expected something that didn’t happen?
This is a common mistake students make when learning English. Idiom: "Lost in translation."
What is "using Korean grammar in English sentences"?
Idiom Explanation: "Lost in translation" means something is misunderstood or not communicated clearly when translated.
Conversation Question: What’s the funniest mistake you’ve made while speaking English?
This is what you should do if a friend is sad. Idiom: "Lend an ear."
What is "listen to them"?
Idiom Explanation: "Lend an ear" means to listen carefully and sympathetically.
Conversation Question: How do you usually comfort a friend who is feeling down?
This is why it’s important to work hard in school. Idiom: "The early bird catches the worm."
What is "to get a good job in the future"?
Idiom Explanation: "The early bird catches the worm" means success comes to those who prepare and act early.
Conversation Question: What’s your dream job, and what are you doing to achieve it?
This is why eating vegetables is important. Idiom: "You are what you eat."
What is "they are good for your health"?
Idiom Explanation: "You are what you eat" means your health reflects the quality of your diet.
Conversation Question: What’s your favorite healthy food?
This Korean proverb means "Start small, achieve big." Idiom: "Rome wasn’t built in a day."
What is "작은 시작이 큰 성공을 만든다"?
Idiom Explanation: "Rome wasn’t built in a day" means big achievements take time and effort.
Conversation Question: What is a small step you can take today to achieve a big goal?
This is a lesson you can learn from failing a test. Idiom: "Back to the drawing board."
What is "study harder next time"?
Idiom Explanation: "Back to the drawing board" means to start over because the first attempt failed.
Conversation Question: How do you usually prepare for a test or exam?
This is why friends are important in life. Idiom: "Two heads are better than one."
What is "they support and encourage you"?
Idiom Explanation: "Two heads are better than one" means working together makes solving problems easier.
Conversation Question: Can you share a time when a friend helped you solve a problem?
This is a good way to invest in yourself. Idiom: "Sharpen your saw."
What is "learn new skills"?
Idiom Explanation: "Sharpen your saw" means to improve your skills or abilities to be more effective.
Conversation Question: What’s one skill you’d like to learn in the next year?
This is a good way to reduce stress. Idiom: "Take a breather."
What is "meditate or take deep breaths"?
Idiom Explanation: "Take a breather" means to take a short break to relax.
Conversation Question: What do you do to relax when you’re feeling stressed?
This English proverb means "Actions speak louder than words." Idiom: "Walk the talk."
What is "What you do is more important than what you say"?
Idiom Explanation: "Walk the talk" means to do what you say you will do.
Conversation Question: Can you share an example of someone who showed kindness through their actions?
This is why it’s important to admit your mistakes. Idiom: "Face the music."
What is "to grow and improve"?
Idiom Explanation: "Face the music" means to accept the consequences of your actions.
Conversation Question: Do you find it easy or hard to admit when you’re wrong? Why?
This is how you can make new friends. Idiom: "Break the ice."
What is "join a club or group"?
Idiom Explanation: "Break the ice" means to do something to start a conversation or reduce tension.
Conversation Question: What’s a good way to start a conversation with someone new?
This is why you should save money when you’re young. Idiom: "Save for a rainy day."
What is "to prepare for emergencies"?
Idiom Explanation: "Save for a rainy day" means to save money for future difficulties or unexpected events.
Conversation Question: Do you think it’s better to save money or spend it on experiences? Why?
This is why sleep is important for your health. Idiom: "Sleep on it."
What is "it helps your body recover"?
Idiom Explanation: "Sleep on it" means to take time to think about something before making a decision.
Conversation Question: How many hours of sleep do you usually get? Do you think it’s enough?
This Korean proverb means "Even if you know the way, ask one more time." Idiom: "Better safe than sorry."
What is "아는 길도 물어가라"? (It’s good to double-check.)
Idiom Explanation: "Better safe than sorry" means it’s better to be careful than to take risks and regret it later.
Conversation Question: When was the last time you asked for help even though you thought you knew the answer?
This is a mistake people often make in their 20s. Idiom: "Burn through money."
What is "not saving money"?
Idiom Explanation: "Burn through money" means to spend money quickly and carelessly.
Conversation Question: What’s one thing you wish you had started doing earlier in life?
This is what you should do if a friend makes a mistake. Idiom: "Stand by someone."
What is "help them fix it"?
Idiom Explanation: "Stand by someone" means to support them, especially during difficult times.
Conversation Question: Have you ever helped a friend correct a big mistake? What happened?
This is the key to success in life. Idiom: "No pain, no gain."
What is "hard work and perseverance"?
Idiom Explanation: "No pain, no gain" means you have to work hard and endure difficulties to achieve success.
Conversation Question: What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever worked for?
This is the secret to happiness. Idiom: "Count your blessings."
Answer: What is "being grateful for what you have"?
Idiom Explanation: "Count your blessings" means to appreciate the good things in your life.
Conversation Question: What are three things you’re grateful for today?