It is really hot these days. In Korean, there are names for the hottest days of the year. Today is Chobok, the first of the hottest days. The other days are Jungbok (July 27th) and Malbok (August 16th). The ending phoneme, bok, comes from a Chinese character that looks like a dog lying on its … Read More
I am on vacation this week or at least I booked this week off work. Unfortunately, I still had to go to work most of Monday and a little bit on Tuesday. There were time sensitive tasks to do. Now, for the rest of the week, I am looking forward to letting my hair down … Read More
The phrase ‘apple of my eye’ refers to someone or something that is extremely special or important to someone. It is more often used to talk about a loved one rather than an object. This phrase is not commonly spoken, but most English speakers will know it. Example: My sweetheart. You are the apple of … Read More
From the get-go means from the beginning. An easy way to remember this is to think of it as get going. However, the history of this phrase is a little more complex. Example: I have been producing good work at this job from the get-go. Example: This projected was doomed from the get-go. From the … Read More
One of my lessons from this past week was about taboo words. I think it is interesting that we make certain vocalizations illegal. Why are certain words so profane? There are many reasons. Words have emotions attached to them from experience and culture. Sometimes the words are associate with taboo subjects. Edmund Leech identified three … Read More
Keep it one hundred is a phrase used to show authenticity. It may have come from keep it one hundred percent real. Keeping it real is an older phrase which means, ‘be true to yourself’ (be authentic). The phrase, keeping it real, was popularized in the Dave Chapelle’s sketch show. It is really funny if … Read More
Today’s phrase is a new one for me, to make a meal out of something. It was brought to my attention from a friend of mine. I am always up for learning something new, so I appreciate it. To make a meal out of something is when you take a simple task or explanation and … Read More
This week we are doing a project called human library. You may have seen me post about it. If not, you can check it out here . The real human library started in 2000 in Denmark. The goal is to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion by providing a safe place to engage with people you … Read More
Sometimes I will help out a coworker with a PowerPoint or share some lessons. When I get a coffee, I pass by a lot of coworker computers. As I pass, occasionally I will notice them working on one of my lessons. However, my initial response is to compliment them on how beautiful their PowerPoint is. … Read More
Lit has many meanings. The literal definition is to illuminate or catch on fire. Lit can also be the abbreviation of literature. However, today I want to focus on the newest form of lit: something that is exciting or excellent. Example: This party is lit! This slang meaning of lit dates back to 2004, with … Read More
