prolog
Structure and features of this book

PART 1.
Study Guide - The Illusion of Learning English

CHAPTER 1.
Why Your English Conversation Isn't Improving

The biggest enemy of English study, action faking │ Type ① Treasure hunter │ Type ② Diligent coward │ Conclusion: English must be used

CHAPTER 2.
Real English study starting right now

Repetition: Understand once, speak a hundred times │ Application: Make learned expressions your own │ Embodiment: Establish an English routine and put it into practice │ Adaptation: Meet living English

CHAPTER 3.
Teacher Palmo's Bone-Cracking English Study Counseling Center

When it comes to learning, utility and consistency take precedence over order or difficulty. │ It's not difficult, it's unfamiliar. │ No one can make trial and error for you. │ It's not a lack of vocabulary, it's a lack of experience. │ Studying English and memory are not related. │ You can't learn English like math. │ Everyone is afraid of speaking English.

PART 2.
Practice Guide - Start Speaking Naturally in English

CHAPTER 4.
Simple English expressions to learn and use right away

UNIT 1.
When you say 'for now'
Let's use this for now.


UNIT 2.
For the most part, if not 100%
I enjoyed it for the most part.


UNIT 3.
Preposition For meaning 'in the case of ~'
You're good for a beginner.


UNIT 4.
It's not like ~, used when saying 'It's not like ~'
It's not like I do that every day.


UNIT 5.
The various meanings and uses of otherwise
Otherwise, it's in really good condition.


UNIT 6.
Various meanings and uses of go over
Does anyone want me to go over the rules again?

UNIT 7.
Misconceptions and Truths about Make Sure
I'll make sure everyone knows.


UNIT 8.
In this case, don't follow, keep up with
We can't keep up with all the changes.


UNIT 9.
In this case, don't know, keep track of
This app keeps track of your location.


UNIT 10.
It's about ~ used when saying '~ is important'
It's not about money.


UNIT 11.
do a good job of + verb ing used when saying 'doing ~ well'
He does a good job of managing his money.


UNIT 12.
In this case, instead of use, say make use of
We can make use of the leftover later.


UNIT 13.
worth of used when talking about 'achi'
I bought ten-thousand-won's worth of apples.


UNIT 14.
depend on, meaning that it changes depending on variables or situations
It depends on the price.


UNIT 15.
on some level, which expresses degree or level
I think we all knew it on some level.

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CHAPTER 5.
A single expression that brings nuance to life

UNIT 16.
There's a part of me that expresses my inner conflict ~
There's a part of me that feels guilty.


UNIT 17.
one of those that expresses 'that'
It's one of those days.


UNIT 18.
When emphasizing that something is viewed only in and of itself,
It's not a bad idea in and of itself.


UNIT 19.
for a change, meaning to try something different from usual
I'm going to do some reading for a change.


UNIT 20.
Pull off, meaning to have done something really difficult and tricky
Can you really pull that off?

UNIT 21.
Just the, which emphasizes that it fits the conditions perfectly
I got just the thing.


UNIT 22.
The various meanings and uses of very
Let's start from the very beginning.


UNIT 23.
happen to emphasize the randomness of things
I happen to have some time right now.


UNIT 24.
When saying 'when', use not ~ until
We won't know until we try it.


UNIT 25.
be about to with the nuance of 'trying to'
I was about to leave.


UNIT 26.
The causative verb have focuses on the result rather than the process
I'll have him pick some up.


UNIT 27.
might as well expressing 'if possible'
If you're going to do it, you might as well do it right.


UNIT 28.
Would used when giving light advice
I would ask them first just in case.


UNIT 29.
I've been meaning to ~
I've been meaning to call you.


UNIT 30.
be/get caught up in used when you are stuck in a thought or situation
Don't get caught up in the method.

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CHAPTER 6.
Connecting expressions that make conversation flow more natural

UNIT 31.
When you make a suggestion that is better than what was said before or better yet
Let's take a break.
Or better yet, let's get some coffee.


UNIT 32.
When delivering unfortunate or inconvenient news, I hate to say it
I hate to say it, but I have to leave.


UNIT 33.
When I ask for favors carefully, I know it's a lot to ask
I know it's a lot to ask, but could you borrow your car?

UNIT 34.
When your thoughts or actions are out of control, you can't help
I know I have to stop, but I can't help it.


UNIT 35.
When I say not that I know of
Not that I know of.


UNIT 36.
Have second thoughts when you have doubts about a decision you have already made
I'm having second thoughts about this

UNIT 37.
When you want to grant someone's request, just say the word
If you need me, just say the word.


UNIT 38.
When giving an additional explanation for reference, just so you know
Just so you know, that's not mine.


UNIT 39.
When you talk about something that everyone can relate to, you know how it is
People never change.
You know how it is.


UNIT 40.
At the end of the day, about the fundamental things that remain
At the end of the day, it's just a job.


UNIT 41.
big deal
Don't worry.
It's not a big deal.


UNIT 42.
When I finally got some free time, I got around to it.
I think I can get around to it today.

UNIT 43.
When agreeing with what the other person is saying, I was going to say
Yeah, I was going to say.


UNIT 44.
When you want to get it over with quickly
Let's get it over with.


UNIT 45.
If it makes you feel any better, used when comforting someone
If it makes you feel any better, it took me 3 tries.

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CHAPTER 7.
Common English Expressions That the Korean Brain Rejects

UNIT 46.
English expressions that are easy to misunderstand ① can only ~ so much
I can only do so much.


UNIT 47.
English expressions that are easy to misunderstand ② For all I know
For all I know, I could be making it worse.


UNIT 48.
English expressions that are easy to misunderstand ③ when it comes to
When it comes to stocks, he really knows his stuff.


UNIT 49.
English expressions that are easy to misunderstand ④ feel bad for
I feel kind of bad for yelling at them.


UNIT 50.
English expressions that are easy to misunderstand ⑤ distract
I'm easily distracted.


UNIT 51.
Strange expressions in English ① have something to do with
Did he have something to do with this?

UNIT 52.
A strange way of expressing things in English ② have a way with
She really has a way with children.

UNIT 53.
Strange expressions in English ③ there's something about it that ~
There is something about it that's creepy.

UNIT 54.
Strange English Expressions ④ I thought + would have pp by now
I thought things would have changed by now.


UNIT 55.
Strange English Expressions ⑤ save + 〈who〉 + the trouble
That would save us a lot of trouble.


UNIT 56.
English likes to talk indirectly ① wouldn't hurt
It wouldn't hurt to try.


UNIT 57.
English likes to talk indirectly ② could use
I could really use some help.


UNIT 58.
English likes to talk indirectly ③ not as bad as
It's not as bad as it looks.


UNIT 59.
English likes to talk indirectly ④ haven't pp
+ in a while
How about Chinese? We haven't had any in a while.


UNIT 60.
English likes to talk indirectly ⑤ couldn't care less
I couldn't care less what people say about me.


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CHAPTER 8.
Korean-English expressions that absolutely need to be corrected

UNIT 61.
In Korean, it's 'go/come', but do you use the verb 'be'?
I have to be there by 2.


UNIT 62.
Notice is not 'to inform'
Do you notice anything different about me?

UNIT 63.
Koreans often make mistakes when using recommend
I recommend that you see a doctor.


UNIT 64.
Apparently is not 'as you can see'
Apparently, he has to work this weekend.


UNIT 65.
“It’s okay” changes depending on the context
I gave her a cookie.
Is that OK?

UNIT 66.
'~으로' is basically with
I killed a fly with my hand.


UNIT 67.
'As far as I know' is not 'as I know'
As far as I know, he has a girlfriend.


UNIT 68.
When '~까지' means a deadline, use by instead of until
I can be there by 2.
Could you wait until then?

UNIT 69.
'I'm hard to ~' is not 'I'm hard to ~'
It's hard for me to get up early in the morning.


UNIT 70.
There are many cases where 'find' is not 'find'
What are you looking for?

UNIT 71.
Be embarrassed is not 'be embarrassed'
She suddenly asked me a question and I panicked.


UNIT 72.
When you're really looking forward to something, don't use expect.
I'm really looking forward to the movie.

UNIT 73.
'~가 초입이야' is not 'It's my first time to ~'
It's my first time going to Europe.


UNIT 74.
I thought offer was only used to mean 'to suggest'?
I offered to help them.


UNIT 75.
'Get to know' is not 'get to know'
I found that out just yesterday.


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Even the hidden context and subtle nuances
Detailed and detailed explanations that you won't miss

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This author's 'touching explanation' is also the result of long reflection and deep exploration of the differences between the two languages.
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To speak my daily life in English
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We lost almost two weeks' worth of work
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I know it's not my fault, but I still feel guilty.

Let's take a break.
Or better yet, let's get some coffee.
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Understand it once and practice it a hundred times
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Many people ask and expect effective ways to learn English.
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So, this book is filled with many examples so that even if you learn one expression, you can practice it in as many different contexts as possible.
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