Exploring K-Drama Favorites
2024-09-19
Jisoo and Taemin chat over coffee about their favorite K-dramas, “My Mister” and “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay,” touching on themes of healing, connection, and the contrast between realistic and whimsical storytelling.
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35 minutes
Story Difficulty
Vocabulary · 97
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Elementary: 78 (80.4%)
Intermediate: 17 (17.5%)
Other: 2 (2.1%)
Grammar · 39
patterns
Level 1: 17 (43.6%)
Level 2: 13 (33.3%)
Level 3: 4 (10.3%)
Level 4: 4 (10.3%)
Level 5: 1 (2.6%)
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Lazaro and the Blind Man
2024-08-28
In the Spanish classic “Lazarillo de Tormes,” Lazaro and his blind master share a bunch of grapes, leading to a clever exchange that explores themes of deceit, cunning, and survival.
6114 words
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31 minutes
Story Difficulty
Vocabulary · 84
words
Elementary: 61 (72.6%)
Intermediate: 20 (23.8%)
Other: 3 (3.6%)
Grammar · 46
patterns
Level 1: 20 (43.5%)
Level 2: 16 (34.8%)
Level 3: 9 (19.6%)
Level 4: 1 (2.2%)
Level 5: 0 (0.0%)
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Alice and the Cheshire Cat
2024-08-12
In Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” Alice seeks direction from the Cheshire Cat, highlighting themes of purpose and choice while the Cat’s insights on madness delve into identity and perception.
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42 minutes
Story Difficulty
Vocabulary · 84
words
Elementary: 66 (78.6%)
Intermediate: 15 (17.9%)
Other: 3 (3.6%)
Grammar · 57
patterns
Level 1: 22 (38.6%)
Level 2: 20 (35.1%)
Level 3: 12 (21.1%)
Level 4: 3 (5.3%)
Level 5: 0 (0.0%)
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Father Zossima's Counsel
2024-07-31
In this passage from Fyodor Dostoevsky's “The Brothers Karamazov,” Father Zossima shares an anecdote with Madame Hohlakov, illustrating the challenges of genuine love and self-awareness amidst human imperfection.
3892 words
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19 minutes
Story Difficulty
Vocabulary · 72
words
Elementary: 51 (70.8%)
Intermediate: 19 (26.4%)
Other: 2 (2.8%)
Grammar · 36
patterns
Level 1: 14 (38.9%)
Level 2: 11 (30.6%)
Level 3: 5 (13.9%)
Level 4: 6 (16.7%)
Level 5: 0 (0.0%)
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The Girl at the River
2024-07-20
This post features a Korean adaptation of a classic Zen story about two monks and a woman at a river, exploring themes of attachment, letting go, and inner peace.
5469 words
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27 minutes
Story Difficulty
Vocabulary · 70
words
Elementary: 58 (82.9%)
Intermediate: 11 (15.7%)
Other: 1 (1.4%)
Grammar · 37
patterns
Level 1: 15 (40.5%)
Level 2: 15 (40.5%)
Level 3: 6 (16.2%)
Level 4: 1 (2.7%)
Level 5: 0 (0.0%)
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