7/4 입이 트이는 영어

Summer Vacation

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After wrapping up our studies in the States, my husband and I spent about four months of summer vacation in Korea for the first time in a while. Since we didn't have a place of our own in Korea, we lived like nomads, going back and forth between our in-laws' and parents' houses.

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At times, living with our parents posed some challenges. Plus the hot weather and (The) monsoon season brought us down a bit, leading to occasional disagreements with my husband over trivial reasons.

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Even so, we were able to create fond memories by traveling with family and spending time together. These memories will give us a boost as we live in the States, and help us cherish our family even more.

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wrap up one's studies 학업을 마치다

for the first time in a while 오랜만에

암기> I saw her for the first time in a while.

go back and forth between ~을 오가다

pose some challenges 불편하게 하다

bring someone down ~을 지치게 하다

give someone a boost ~에게 활력을 주다

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Dialogue Practice

A: I heard your son and daughter-in-law are here? 아들과 며느리가 와 있다고 하셨죠?

B: Yes, they're studying abroad in the States, but they're back home for summer break. 네. 아들 내외가 미국에서 유학 중인데, 여름 방학 기간이라 들어와 있어요.

A: I see. You must be glad to see them after such a long time. 그렇군요. 오랜만에 봐서 반갑겠어요.

B: Of course. I worry about how they're doing overseas, but seeing them puts my mind at ease. 그럼요. 타지에서 잘 지내는지 늘 걱정인데, 이렇게 보니 한결 마음이 놓이네요.

A: How much longer do they have left in their studies? 학업이 얼마나 남은 거예요?

B: They both have two more semesters until they earn their degrees.둘 다 학위를 취득할 때까지 두 학기가 더 남았어요.

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put someone's mind at ease ~를 안심시키다