Last week, to my delight and amazement, I saw I had nearly seventy hits on one day, most of which came from South Korea.
To say thank you, here are some of my memories of your breathe-taking country, it’s films and literature.
Hope to come back again one day.
The Flying Bird Tea Room in Insadong, SeoulGyeongbokgung Palace, SeoulThe Gate of Deoksu Palace – The Palace of Virtuous Longevity, SeoulNamsan Tower through the National Museum, Seoul.Buddhist shrine, Jeonju
Some of my favourite Korean films:
Lovers ‘ Concerto 2002
… ing 2003
My Sassy Girl 2001
Virgin Stripped Bare by her Bachelors 2000
Some of my favourite Korean books:
This one’s cheating – my favourite Korean restaurant in London, near the British Museum.
Goodbye my Korean friends
All street scene photos by Thay Paul. Book and film images from Google
The following is a list of opinion phrases, aimed at expanding your vocabulary as well as enabling you to practise the linking sounds required in order to sound like a native speaker.
“In my experience…” // “As far as I’m concerned…”
“I’m absolutely convinced…” // “Speaking for myself…”
“In my opinion…” // “Personally, I think…”
“I’d say that…” // “I’d suggest that…”
“I’d like to point out that…” // “I believe that…”
“What I mean is…” // “It’s obvious to me…”
“It seems to me …” “This could possibly …”
What do you think of the following works of art ?
The Last Supper by Leonardo 1490s
As far as I’m concerned, this mural painting is one of the greatest achievements of European culture.
Personally, I think the painting is overrated. I can’t see what is so special about it.
Now, your turn. Use the above expressions; what do you think about …
Dance at Bougival by Renoir 1883Chinese landscapeMan Pointing by Giacometti 1947Socialist Realism from Viet NamStarry Night by Van Gogh 1889Lobster Telephone by Dali 1936Traditional Korean paintingThe Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living by Damien Hirst 1991
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