114. ‘Parasite’, ‘Squid Games’, and ‘BTS’: The Korean Wave Explained (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Thinking in English
Shownotes Transcript
Korean culture has become incredibly popular, influential, and widespread over the last few years. The movie “Parasite” has won Oscars, the “Squid Game” is Netflix’s biggest show, and BTS and Black Pink are the biggest music acts in the world! How did this happen? Let’s talk about the Korean wave on this episode of Thinking in English!
You may also like...
113. The Last Chance to Save the World?: COP 26 Explained!! (English Vocabulary Lesson))
INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/))
**Blog - **thinkinginenglish.blog)
Gmail - [email protected]
Vocabulary List
To revolve around (phrasal v) – to have someone or something as the main or most important interest or subject
His whole life revolves around football
Catchy (adj) – (especially of a tune or song) pleasing and easy to remember
That song has really catchy lyrics
To top (v) – to be the most important, most successful, etc
The song topped the charts (sold the most) for five weeks
To ripple (v) – to move in small waves
The breeze ripples the water
Niche (n) – interesting to, aimed at, or affecting only a small number of people
MMA is not a niche sport anymore
Budget (n) – the amount of money you have available to spend
His department has an annual budget of $20 million
To address (v) – to speak or write to someone
He addressed the audience directly
Favourable (adj) – showing that you like or approve someone or something
We have had a favourable response to the plan so far
To suppress (v) – to end something by force
The dictator suppressed his opposition
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support)
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices)