Moral Stories

The Hare and the Tortoise

안녕하세요! 오늘은 한국어 학습자분들이 꼭 알아두면 좋을 "덕후"라는 표현에 대해 이야기해 볼게요. 
여러분, 혹시 "덕후"라는 단어 들어보셨나요? 덕후는 영어의 "superfan"과 비슷한 말이에요. 
하지만 한국에서는 덕후 문화가 정말 독특하게 자리 잡고 있어요.

덕후는 특정 분야에 정말 깊이 빠져서 좋아하는 사람을 뜻해요. 
이때 어떤 분야든 상관없어요. 예를 들어, 한국 드라마를 정말 좋아해서 밤새워 드라마를 몰아보는 사람이 있죠? 
이런 분을 한국어로 "드덕"이라고 해요. "드덕"은 "드라마 덕후"의 줄임말로, drama + deok-hu를 합친 거예요. 
그러니까 영어로는 "drama superfan" 같은 느낌이죠.

또 다른 예시로는 "뮤덕"이 있어요. 뮤덕은 "뮤지컬 덕후"의 줄임말인데요, 주로 뮤지컬을 정말 열정적으로 좋아하는 사람을 의미해요. 
예를 들어, 한국이나 외국의 뮤지컬을 챙겨보고, OST를 외우다시피 하는 분들을 뮤덕이라고 부를 수 있어요.

사실 덕후 문화는 한국에서 많은 사람들에게 일종의 취미생활로 자리 잡고 있어요. 
어떤 분야든 관심 있는 걸 깊이 파고드는 게 더 이상 이상하지 않게 되었거든요. 
오히려 "나만의 덕질 분야"가 있다는 것이 자랑스럽기도 해요. 
여기서 "덕질"이란, 덕후 활동을 즐기는 걸 말해요. 
덕질은 fandom activity, 혹은 simply "stanning" 같은 의미로 이해할 수 있어요.

그래서 요즘은 덕후라는 표현이 꼭 nerdy한 느낌이 아니라, 자신의 열정을 공유하는 문화로 자리 잡았다고 할 수 있어요.

이렇게 한국의 덕후 문화를 알아보았습니다! 여러분도 혹시 덕후 될 준비가 되셨나요?

그럼 오늘은 여기까지입니다. 감사합니다!

[ㅇㄱㄹㅇ 덕후 톡] Real Deok-hu Talk Straight from K-media

[덕후]가 무엇인가요?

Un podcast facile pour parler d'un voyage + la différence "c'est + adjectif" et "être + adjectif".

France Class Niveau Elémentaire

Je suis contente, c'est génial !

Masculino y Femenino de los Sustantivos y los Adjetivos
¿Cómo se forma el femenino de los sustantivos y de los adjetivos?

Cuando tengo una palabra masculina (sustantivo o adjetivo) que termina con la “o” en femenino termina con la “a”.
gato – gata (cambio la “o” con la “a”)

simpático-simpática

Pero cuando tengo una palabra masculina (sustantivo o adjetivo) que termina en consonante, por ejemplo, profesor, al pasarla al femenino se le añade una “a”.
profesor – profesora

trabajador-trabajadora

Es muy fácil ¿verdad?





Un bocado de español

MASCULINO, FEMENINO, SINGULAR y PLURAL: género y número en español

Ever found yourself wondering about the distinction between 'who' and 'whom'? Join Smith as they unravel this intriguing grammatical puzzle. Who is knocking on the door of understanding? Let's find out. In this enlightening discussion, Smith not only breaks down the technicalities but also provides practical examples, making the concept easily digestible. They delve into scenarios where 'who' and 'whom' are commonly used, offering a clear path to mastery. By the end of this engaging conversation, learners will confidently wield these pronouns, adding finesse to their language proficiency.

LEARN BY LISTENING

Grammar Practice Who vs Whom

Parlons de la météo ! Quel temps fait-il chez vous ? 

Niveau a2 

la météo

Muchas personas piensan que los españoles somos muy religiosos. Y aunque la mayoría de nuestras fiestas están relacionadas con el catolicismo, las cosas han cambiado un poco en los últimos 50 años. En este episodio comento como han cambiado la perspectiva y la actitud de los españoles hacia la Iglesia y la religión en los últimos años. 

Sé que este tema es un poco diferente y puede ser un poco polémico, pero espero que te parezca interesante. Después de escuchar el episodio, como siempre, espero tu opinión. Visita mi Instagram y dime qué te ha parecido.

Calendario de adviento https://blancadelatorre.kartra.com/page/RER253 


Blanca to go 

114- La religión en España. 

Imagine a chance meeting at a conference – a fleeting opportunity to make a strong impression. That's the power of an elevator pitch, a succinct introduction that sparks interest and sets you apart. Here's how to craft yours for networking success:

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Craft, Refine, and Conquer:

Practice your pitch out loud to refine its delivery. Aim for clarity, enthusiasm, and a natural conversational tone. Time yourself – it should be under 30 seconds to hold attention in a busy environment.

Bonus Tip: Tailor Your Message:  A one-size-fits-all approach won't cut it. Research the event or organization beforehand. Highlight skills and experiences relevant to their interests.

Follow these steps, you'll craft a memorable elevator pitch that captures attention, showcases your value.

The Global Professional Podcast

The Elevator Pitch - Episode 74 

In this episode I will show you some traditional festivals that are celebrated in Hispanic countries