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Lesson 49
Lesson 47
Vocabulary Speaking - floored
A friend of mine who lives in Canada ordered Korean food for dinner last night. If you have ever visited Korea🇰🇷 you probably know that most restaurants in Korea provide kimchi for free. I was FLOORED when he told me the small amount of kimchi in this picture cost $9.00!
floored = to feel confused, surprised and unable to understand something
Vocabulary Speaking - time to kill / review / catnap
Q: What do you do when you have time to kill at work?
A: I usually review material for my next lesson or take a catnap💤 if I have time to kill at work. + How about you?
time to kill = free time
review = to view or see again
catnap = a short nap (sleep)
MicroLessons 46-50
Lesson 50
Vocabulary Speaking - shopping Spree; horrible; waste of time
Q: Have you ever been on a shopping spree?
A: No, I have never been on a shopping spree. However, yesterday I went on a socking spree! Hahahaha!
I apologize. That was a horrible joke! I am sorry for wasting your time.
shopping spree = a short period of time in which someone buys a lot of things
horrible = terrible; not enjoyable
waste of time = anything that is not a useful way to spend your time
Lesson 46
Vocabulary Speaking - Vegan
Q: Have you ever eaten a vegan dessert?
A: Yes, I have eaten a vegan dessert. I had my first vegan dessert last weekend. It was carrot cake from my friends vegan restaurant. I thought it wouldn't have much flavor, but it was surprisingly delicious!
vegan = using or containing no animal products. Not only meat but also eggs, dairy products and other animal-derived substances.
Expression Speaking - run out of (something)
I hope I never run out of rosemary! It adds such a great flavor to food!
run out of = use up all; to have nothing left; empty
Lesson 48