Today is the first class of our new four-class set. We will begin class with our grammar unit. Our grammar unit today is unit 125. At the end of class, we will have our speaking test. 

The phrase of the week is, "kick things up a notch." This means to increase energy or make something more intense. For example, "This workout is too easy, let's kick it up a notch."

Today's reading is about IPO's, initial public offerings, in Korea. Our listening material is another office dialogue. The vocabulary words will come from our reading. Please be able to describe them in class. 

Vocabulary

• reignite- (verb) ignite or cause to ignite again.
• prop- (noun) a pole or beam used as a support or to keep something in position, typically one that is not an integral part of the thing supported. OR a person or thing that is a major source of support or assistance. (verb) position something underneath (someone or something) for support. OR position (something or someone) more or less upright by leaning it against something else.
• biosimilar- (noun) a biopharmaceutical drug designed to have active properties similar to one that has previously been licensed.
• eclipse- (noun) an obscuring of the light from one celestial body by the passage of another between it and the observer or between it and its source of illumination. OR a loss of significance, power, or prominence in relation to another person or thing.

Click HERE for the reading

Click HERE for the dialogue

Speaking Test Study Guide

Seoul Train Station: Line 4, 15-20 minutes away from Isu Station, the stop before is Sookmyung Women's University, Exit 1, two escalators, department store in front, walk to the left. 

Hogik University: Line 2, transfer Sadang Station, Green line is a circle, Exit 2, 500 meters, play ground on your right, graffiti, main gate in front. 

National Museum of Korea: Close, Line 4, Ichon Station, Exit 2, Underground walkway, 7-8 minute walk. Come out and see the museum. 

Nearest Movie Theater- Mega Box, 10 minute walk. Main Road, Go south toward Tapyeong department store, pass on right, intersection, second building on right, 7th floor.