Blog (Continued) for July-Aug
NEW POST (July 25) *******
” under his belt ” is a funny expression which means ‘experienced.’ The parachutist had many jumps under his belt.
Look on the internet and try and find some funny English expressions. When you find an expression, write in on the blog. Give the meaning of the expression and try to use it in a sentence!
NEW POST (July 29) ******
There are many beautiful countries in the world. Other than Canada and Korea, where would you like to travel? Why? What types of activities, food, music or culture interests you?
NEW POST (August 3) ****
What would you do if you won the lottery? ( This is our 2nd Conditional!) Watch this video:
What do you think of the video? Should friends play tricks like that? What will happen when you win the lottery!? What will you do?
YukonSummerESL 
Jul 27, 2011 @ 20:24:52
“kick the bucket “any day.It’s means ‘to die’.
Aug 11, 2011 @ 20:04:53
you found scary one! No one probably doesn’t want to kick the bucket.
Jul 27, 2011 @ 20:39:04
“call it a day” It means that you stop doing something for a while, normally at least until the following day.
Jul 27, 2011 @ 20:44:02
“Spend a penny” It’s means ‘ go to the loo’ (from the days the public toilets cost a penny)
Jul 27, 2011 @ 20:49:44
“off your face” is means ” to be very drunk”
and the other one…
“jack around” is means “waste time”
Jul 27, 2011 @ 20:50:08
“I got butterflies in my stomach”. It means “I’m nervous”
Aug 11, 2011 @ 20:07:21
Oh, interesting ! If butterfly stay in our stomach, it will be disgusting. nice expression.
Aug 11, 2011 @ 20:08:38
Wow ! that’s interesting.
Jul 27, 2011 @ 20:50:38
“break the ice” It means “to break a silence atmosphere.”
Aug 11, 2011 @ 20:05:15
Aha! I can say now. We need to break the ice.
Jul 27, 2011 @ 20:52:41
“you are in hot water.” It means that you’re in trouble.
Aug 11, 2011 @ 20:04:08
Oh, I thought the meaning is somebody really stay in hot water. good expression.
Jul 27, 2011 @ 20:54:37
You are the man!
: When a mate pulls through with some unexpected success or surprises you.
Aug 11, 2011 @ 20:25:56
Can I use this expression to woman, too? zzz
Jul 27, 2011 @ 20:55:33
‘Gird your loins!’
– The Devil Wears Prada –
It’s means ‘ BE ALL SETS OR BE FULLY READY’
Jul 27, 2011 @ 20:59:20
“to have butterflies in one’s stomach” It’ means ‘to be very nervous or excited about something’
Jul 27, 2011 @ 21:01:04
Grab a bite : To take or catch a quick snack to eat
If you are hungry, grab a bite.
Aug 11, 2011 @ 20:07:51
I’m so hungry. I want to grab a bite.
That’s right my expression ?
I’m jealous to you maybe now you play swimming…
Aug 11, 2011 @ 20:11:56
Aha! I want to grab a bite. I love to eat very much ! kkkkk
Jul 27, 2011 @ 21:03:40
– Fall over seven times, but get up eight.
This is kind of like “keep trying even when you fail,” or “be persistent, don’t give up”.
Did you fail to pass the test? Don’t be depressed. Fall over seven times, but get up eight. Figthting!
Jul 27, 2011 @ 21:09:12
– Fall over seven times, but get up eight.
This is kind of like “keep trying even when you fail,” or “be persistent, don’t give up”.
Did you fail to pass the test? Don’t be depressed. Fall over seven times, but get up eight. Figthting!
Jul 27, 2011 @ 21:17:20
“off your face” is means ” to be very drunk”
and the other one…
“jack around” is means “waste time”
Jul 29, 2011 @ 20:32:46
July 29.
I’d like to go to Brazil. Brazil is country of passion. I’d like to experience their passion and culture, especially a Samba Festival. Brazil is a huge country, so there are many places I can go. The Amazon River is also an interesting place. It can be dangerous but it’s amazing. Brazil is popular for soccer as well. There are really many games and teams. I can enjoy it.
Jul 29, 2011 @ 21:19:58
Why don’t you go to Brazil with Ahn?
Aug 03, 2011 @ 19:02:58
Interesting! France is a beautiful country, but it is very populated! The wine is cheap and the food is wonderful! The weather is also very warm.
Aug 03, 2011 @ 19:05:28
Brazil is a great country The energy is great and the food is full of spice. It is also very cheap to live there!
Jul 29, 2011 @ 20:49:07
I want to travel around the Europe, because there are variety of sceneries, delicious food and different cultures. I heard about Europe that there are very beautiful and I can relax during my trip. I like to meet different ethnics, because I want to meet many people and build my experience. Moreover, I don’t want to be a frog in the well knows nothing of the great ocean.
Aug 03, 2011 @ 19:15:25
A lot of people or young students often travel Europe to see all the countries. All you need is a great backpack, good shoes and some money. ( You don’t need a lot of money) It is a lifetime experience. You should do it when you are done school.
Aug 03, 2011 @ 21:01:13
I hope so. After I finish my study, I want to travel around the Europe. One of my Korean friend is traveling around Europe, so I heard there are nice scenery and nice foods. I am envy him….., but I am enjoying Canada:)
Jul 29, 2011 @ 20:49:45
I want to go Paris, France.
I desire to take the pictures on the birdge in front of eiffel tower.
I like their culture that duty and freedom .
So I really want to go Paris, France.
DO you go to Paris with Me?
Aug 03, 2011 @ 19:16:12
Paris is beautiful. There is a lot of artwork and and there are many museums. I think you need a lot of time to discover everything in that city.
Aug 11, 2011 @ 20:09:25
me too!!! I want to travel France~
I heard there are a lot of things to sightsee in France.
I hope you go there !!
Aug 11, 2011 @ 20:09:53
I want to go to France. too!!
if you choose one nation to travel, which country do you want?
To me, I really want to see eiffel tower.
Aug 11, 2011 @ 20:24:41
Looks like many people want to go to France.
Jul 29, 2011 @ 21:00:37
i want to travel France.
There are a lot of things to sightsee in France.
I like their culture and buildings.
specially I want to go to the Eiffel tower at night and look around the louvre.
Also I want to learn Franch.
Aug 03, 2011 @ 20:56:50
I heard that French is very complicate!! I will be very difficult.
I think France is good city for sightseeing, so I also want to go there:)
Aug 11, 2011 @ 20:07:00
I want to go to France too. It is very interesting country.
It has many places I want to see.
I hope to travel Europe especially France.
Jul 29, 2011 @ 21:01:42
I want to travel Swiss. A few month ago, I saw some photoes. In there the scenery is very gorgeous. Snow on top of mountain, and I cannot explain the feeling. I touched by the view. So I want to go Swiss and take a photo a lot.
I think that Swiss is just photoes and paintings.
I hope associate with different country people such as sharing lots of information, traveling with them, etc. Additionally I want to eat Europe’s food.
Aug 03, 2011 @ 19:14:07
The Swiss Alps are amazing. The chocolate is also AMAZING! You should go when you have time. Remember, it is VERY expensive there!
Aug 11, 2011 @ 20:05:43
Swiss is a very nice place!!
I also want to go to the Swiss.
I hope you go there 🙂
Jul 29, 2011 @ 21:08:05
I like travel to Egypt .I want to see the Pyramids . I like to walking , hiking and visiting to the seeing new things.
Aug 03, 2011 @ 19:13:00
I want to go to Egypt as well; however, it is still a bit dangerous there.
Aug 11, 2011 @ 20:11:14
I want to travel Egypt too.
My friend went Egypt last vacation. He said that traveling to Egypt was very good. And he reccomanded to me to go to Egypt.
Jul 29, 2011 @ 21:10:43
I would like to go to Tunisia and Yellow stone national park in US. Tunisia has the great ocean and lots of culture, for they had related to other country for many years.
However, I don’t know much better about the religion.
I also really want to go to Yellow stone national park in US. This park is the most popular of geysers in the world. There are hundreds of geysers and hot springs. I might be able to take great photos of that.
Jul 29, 2011 @ 21:18:27
Can I go with you?
Aug 03, 2011 @ 21:33:51
Of course!! We should plan it some day!!
Aug 03, 2011 @ 19:12:21
It sounds like you have planned everything. You just need someone to go with. I’ve never been to that region before, but I have heard that it is quite beautiful.
Aug 03, 2011 @ 21:37:31
Yes. actually I was supposed to be Tunisia to teach ballet. However, Tunisia started to fight…….. The plan has canceled. If I go to Tunisia, I have to study French. They speak French as well.
Jul 29, 2011 @ 21:12:22
I want to travel Brazil. I really like South America’s lady. Because they look very hot and sexy. Especially lady dacing Samba makes me crazy.
I can feel their passion. Good
Jul 29, 2011 @ 21:14:19
Oh, yeah?:)
Aug 03, 2011 @ 19:11:26
I’m not surprised you like Brazil for the women. You must remember that some women are really men. They do a lot of plastic surgery there!
Aug 11, 2011 @ 20:14:03
Brazil’s ladies are so hot. I agree that. I want to go there too.
I like Brazil’s festival. It looks very interestiong, and I can feel their passionate.
I want to join the festival.
Jul 29, 2011 @ 21:16:45
I would like to travel to Spain. When I was a high school student, I read the book about Spain. Actually, the writer studied abroad in Spain, so she knew about Spain well. While I was reading the book, I was excited about Spain. I thought Spain is very enthusiastic country. Also, I felt that Spanish people have humor, and they are very kind. Therefore, I want to go to Spain, and I hope to experience their culture.
Aug 03, 2011 @ 19:10:24
Spain is supposed to be very nice. The weather is always warm and more importantly, the language is very easy. You should visit when you have some time and money!
Jul 29, 2011 @ 21:25:17
I’d like to go to france. because I like very beautiful scenery. I want to see Eiffel Tower and Chateau de Versailles. And I want to learn Franch. I think Franch is very interesting. Also I want to eat crepe. Wow..
Aug 03, 2011 @ 19:09:27
Wow! Big plans! Do you speak any French? You should go with some other students. It seems that everyone loves France.
Jul 29, 2011 @ 21:26:29
I want to go Italy and spain. beacause I think that these countriese are very passionate. And i want to eat their food. And they have a lot of historic site. if i visit in Italy, I want to meet a pope.
Aug 03, 2011 @ 19:08:07
Italy is a great country. The food is amazing and fresh. The coffee and wine are also good! What historical sites would you like to see?
Aug 11, 2011 @ 20:10:52
I heard Italian men are very gorgeous. Nayoung ! let’s go Italy. 🙂
Aug 11, 2011 @ 20:13:01
I also want to go to Spain. If I finish to study English, I will learn Spanish. I would like to experience their culture.
Jul 29, 2011 @ 21:27:08
I’d like to go to China. Because i have studied Chinese for 2 years in high school. And China is one of the closest country form Korea. But i have not been to China. So I want to travel China especially Beijing and Hongkong.
Aug 03, 2011 @ 19:07:14
What kind of things would you do in China? Is there any site that you would love to see? Are the languages kind of similar?
Aug 11, 2011 @ 20:17:06
I also have studied Chinese since I was 15 years old. However, learning Chinese was very hard for me. Now, I forgot almost. I should study Chinese again. Do you remember Chinese until now?
Jul 29, 2011 @ 21:28:04
I want to go France. Last summer I met Julie, she is french, when I was traveled in my korea. I was traveled with my friend called program rail-ro. By training I saw Korea. In Jeon ju (the city of Korea) guest house I met Julie. I heard about paris, in France and very impressed. I saw the many pictures and I felt fascination of the french and then I would like to go to France.
Aug 03, 2011 @ 19:06:30
I love France. You should go there to travel, but not for work. There are no jobs in France. They have a high rate of unemployment. 😦
Aug 03, 2011 @ 20:45:04
If I won a lottery, I might travel around the world. If money still left, I will give a part of money to my parents. Anyway, I don’t agree with their trick because he looks so depress. If I were there, I should stop them. To win lottery is very low chance, so my parents and I have never win lottery in my life. It is our dream still now!!
Aug 11, 2011 @ 20:07:59
You and I are very similar!
Aug 03, 2011 @ 21:01:47
I think it’s a funny video. I would like to try like that to my friend if she feels very boring about her life. I think wining the lottery will never happen to me, but I can imagine. If I win the lottery, I will give all money to my parents. This is because that my parents are more intelligent than me, so they can use the money wisely. I’m sure that they will give some money to poor people.
Aug 03, 2011 @ 21:03:23
It would be funnier life if i have that kinds of friends.
If i win a lottery, I will save all the money in a bank first.
With money and interests from the money, I will buy an small apartment in Manhattan for me and a big building in Seoul for my parents.
If there’s still some left, I will put my brother through university.
Then I would buy everything I want If I win a lottery.
Aug 11, 2011 @ 20:09:07
Why do you want to live in Manhattan? I think it is one of the busiest cities. How about Whitehorse? This city is very relaxed. 🙂
Aug 03, 2011 @ 21:05:18
That’s very funny video. If I win a lottery, first of all I will donate some money for poor people. And then I give my parent a half of the money. Last I will save remaining the money at the bank. After graduating the college, I will travel around the world. If I finish my trip, I will start my business. Maybe My business is associated with engineering part.
Aug 11, 2011 @ 20:32:52
How about this? You can start your own company with a half of your money.
If your company went on well, you could go travel whoever you want and wherever you want to go.
Aug 03, 2011 @ 21:08:17
I don’t want my friend do this kind of trick to me!!
If I win a lottery, I will build my own ballet theater. I also will take a long vacation to travel abroad. However, I think I had better to give almost of the money to my parents because they have spent so much money to me.
I probably buy some lotteries some day……….
Wish me luck!!
Aug 03, 2011 @ 21:10:24
Wow. ‘If I win a lottery’ is very interesting imagine.
If I win a lottery, I will study harder than now.
Because I have lots of money, I have to know the method that spend on money.
And I will make a company for charity.
Aug 11, 2011 @ 20:06:46
Wow. Good ! If you have a company , please you hire me.. thank you!
Aug 03, 2011 @ 21:11:07
If i won a lottery, i’ll buy a own light plane and go around anywhere.
if i buy a own plane, i might go to Europe to experience many culture.
And then, if i have more money, i’ll buy a big house for my parents.
it’s my dream 🙂
Aug 03, 2011 @ 21:11:25
I feel it is funny because I like trick, too. Maybe his friends feel very funny, so they will do it. But the person will be angry. I don’t like unwelcome feeling. But it doesn’t matter. Every people want to interesting and funny. Sometimes simple and normal is so boring. So maybe people find lots of other thing. if I won a lottery, I will very happy. First, I check how much the prize is, and I will give to my parents the half of money. I want to save the money to the bank. After that I will go world trip or emigrate to other country. How happy is it !
Aug 03, 2011 @ 21:11:42
It’s very funny video! Although friends tell a lie to him, he was happy that time and I think they make a interesting memory. um…If I won a lottery, I will give more half money to my parents and I will buy a clothes, bag, shoes and etc.. ( that I want to bought ) and I will give a present to my boyfriend, my friend and then I save the money. In Korea, Last spring , I bought the lottery, but it was a nothing. Just a experience.
Aug 11, 2011 @ 20:29:22
That’s a good idea!!:D
I like your idea. If I won a lottery, I would go shopping, and I would buy whatever I want. It is my dream……
Aug 03, 2011 @ 21:12:28
It’s very funny vedio. If I were him, I would be very angry to my friends. It is an intense trick. But it is so funny.
If i win the lottery, I will travel around the world with my family. I will buy a new car and a big house for my parents. I will not get a job, for I am a rich. I will travel around the world all my life. I will spend my times doing what I want to do.
And I will spent a part of my money for pitiful people for the peace of the world.
Aug 11, 2011 @ 20:14:06
You have very detailed plan. Do you have a plan for disabled people?
Last semester, I heard about disabled people in the class. So I have a plan to help that people. If you intersted in this thing, you also think it. and I hope so.
Aug 03, 2011 @ 21:25:16
The video is so interesting. I think that they speak so much swearing. If I win a lottery, I could help poor people and I’ll travel Europe maybe. 🙂 um… The guys are so funny, but it’s not good to play trick with their friends. If I was their friend, I’ll be very upset.
Aug 11, 2011 @ 20:05:22
You said that if you win a lottery, you could help poor people, Really?
Nayoung. you must promise ! I think so. I’ll travel anywhere.
Aug 11, 2011 @ 20:26:40
You’re very kind!!:)
Almost of our classmate want to go to Europe.
There are many beautiful scenery. That’s why everyone want to go there.
If I could go there, I would enjoy my trip!!
Aug 03, 2011 @ 21:26:16
If I win the lottery, I’ll go to somewhere everyone doesn’t know about my winning lottery. I’d like to go to a poor country and want to live like a king. I’d like to build a really big house with a swimming pool, beautiful garden, playing ground and golf yard.
However, it’s never going to happen.
This video is funny except the guy who was tricked. Tricks could be fun and good if the man who is tricked is cool and understand. However, if the man is uncomfortable or angry, we should stop and say sorry. Nothing is better than too much.
Aug 11, 2011 @ 20:14:47
If you win the lottery, you might be a king.
it’s very good idea!! hahahahahahahahahahahaha
I hope you be a king 🙂
Aug 03, 2011 @ 21:29:48
If you and your friends keep really good relation each other, this is possible as joke, but it is not used many times.
What will happen when you win the lottery!? And if I win the lottery, I will quit my school and go to Brazil. In Brazil, I will learn the language and make girl friends. So I will choose the best woman ,and I will marry with her.
Aug 16, 2011 @ 20:44:23
Come to Dae-jeon! It’s not that megalopolis but comfortable city famous for science and transformation. If you come Dae-jeon, I would like to show many delicious food to you. Also, 88′ Expo was held in this city. If you want, you can see science park and plants. but you probably are not interested in those things. just come. and I will introduce you lots of things to eat and see.
Aug 16, 2011 @ 20:45:43
I recommand you to travel Jeju island. Jeju island is my hometown, and there is also very famous city of tourist attraction. There are many sight area. Especially Halla mountain is very famous. There is the highst mountain in south Korea. The scenery of Halla mountain is very beautiful. And Jeju island is well known for pure beach. The sea is so beautiful and clean. I hope you to visit Korea, and I hope to meet you in Korea!!
Aug 16, 2011 @ 21:01:34
I live in Cheonan,Korea. Cheonan isn’t biggger than Seoul, but It has convenient transportation. It is close to Seoul, so you can easily get to Seoul. If you come in Cheonan, you should go independence Hall. This is about Korean culture and history. Also, It gives a lot of information when Korea was under the Japanese Ruling Era. Cheoan has a local specialty. One of the specialties is small walnut-flavored cake in the size and shape of a walnut. This is so good.
Aug 16, 2011 @ 21:01:57
Do you know Korea? Korea is very small country than Canada, but very exiting!!!
If you come to my country, you will see perfectly different scenery. In big city , we have many people such as Seoul has more than 10 millions people. Huge city!!!
You can see scenery that many people make many situation. Because Korea is small country, you can go everywhere in Korea in 2 hours. Korea has a racial, so you can see ancient culture like that very old temple and customs.
Aug 16, 2011 @ 21:04:06
I recommand you Daejeon. Daejeon is famous for science. My village is Daedeok Science Town. Daejeon is small one of big city, but it is comfortable to live. I lived in Daejeon since I was 6 years old. Daejeon is science belt from now on, so my city will develop better than now. There is an amusement park. Many families go there to play with their’s children. Daejeon is located in middle of South Korea, so transportation is so comfortable. Visit Daejeon !
Aug 16, 2011 @ 21:13:12
I recommend you to visit to Korea someday. Korea has many delicious foods and many cosmetics. You can buy these very reasonable, and you can enjoy very well.
There are many scenery in Korea. If you want to watch nice scenery, I recommend to go Je-Ju island. If you want to go shopping or eat Korean food, you should visit to Seoul.
Aug 16, 2011 @ 21:17:24
I recommeand Gyeongju in Korea.
Gyeongju is small city. but Gyeongju is one of the nice cities in Korea.
There are lots of historic place. There are old palaces with nice view. You can also learned about Korean history.
And there are lots of interesting things in Gyeongju.
Aug 16, 2011 @ 21:21:22
Korea is very charming countries. (^^) Especially Korea is unlike to Canada and Korea has oriental culutre, so you can enjoy it. My hometown is daegu in Korea. In this summer, in Daegu open world running contest that is very exciteing ! Seoul, the capital of Korea, there is traditional street at Insadong. You can see traditional decoration and you can eat delicious food. Come here Korea. It’s very interesting!
Aug 16, 2011 @ 21:23:15
I recommend Taean in Korea.
I’m living that city.
It’s really small and quiet like the Whitehorse.
But Taean has many beaches.
There are many beautiful beaches.
You can also enjoy many kind of seafood.
Thank you.
Aug 17, 2011 @ 21:18:55
Have a great last week of courses guys!!
🙂