English Proverbs
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“Actions Speak Louder Than Words”
“Actions Speak Louder Than Words”(Also known unofficially as: “The Show-Don’t-Tell Principle of Life”) Origin and Historical EchoesWith roots as far back as the 1600s, this proverb likely came from sermons or speeches emphasizing morality and credibility. Even Confucius wrote: “A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.” In short: talk is cheap. Do something. Meaning and InterpretationThis proverb reminds us that intentions mean little without follow-through. What you do—not what you say—defines your values, your integrity, and your impact. It’s a call to live your bel
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“Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day”
“Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day”Origin and Historical EchoesA medieval French proverb first popularized this idea, later translated into English in the 1500s. It captures one of life’s hard truths: Great things take time. Ancient Rome itself is the perfect metaphor—a sprawling city of innovation and beauty that rose over centuries, not sprints. Meaning and InterpretationThis proverb is a calm whisper amid our turbo-speed culture. It teaches patience, persistence, and the virtue of progress over perfection. Whether it’s building a city, a skill, or a self—it takes time. Applications in Education1.
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“You Can’t Judge a Book by Its Cover”
“You Can’t Judge a Book by Its Cover”Origin and Historical EchoesThis proverb dates back to the mid-19th century, first appearing in the 1860s in George Eliot’s novel The Mill on the Floss. The metaphor is simple: appearances are deceiving. But the sentiment? Ancient. From Aesop’s fables to Confucian philosophy, wise folks everywhere warned against judging quickly. The outside rarely reveals the whole truth. Meaning and InterpretationThis phrase cautions against forming opinions based on looks, labels, or first impressions. That flashy book might be fluff. That plain one? A masterpiece. It rem
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“You Can’t Judge a Book by Its Cover”
“You Can’t Judge a Book by Its Cover”Origin and Historical EchoesThis proverb dates back to the mid-19th century, first appearing in the 1860s in George Eliot’s novel The Mill on the Floss. The metaphor is simple: appearances are deceiving. But the sentiment? Ancient. From Aesop’s fables to Confucian philosophy, wise folks everywhere warned against judging quickly. The outside rarely reveals the whole truth. Meaning and InterpretationThis phrase cautions against forming opinions based on looks, labels, or first impressions. That flashy book might be fluff. That plain one? A masterpiece. It rem
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- 2025-07-09 07:37
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“The Early Bird Catches the Worm”
“The Early Bird Catches the Worm”(Also known unofficially as: “Team Sunrise’s Motto”) Origin and Historical EchoesThis cheerful nugget of advice first chirped its way into English in the 1600s and has stuck around like a morning rooster ever since. While no one knows the exact first tweet (pun intended), the phrase likely hatched from farmers’ wisdom and early-riser ethics common across agrarian societies. The message? Those who act first, win first. Even Roman wisdom reflects similar sentiment—consider “Audentes fortuna iuvat” (Fortune favors the bold). But the early bird doesn’t just get luc
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- 2025-07-09 07:33
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The Pen Is Mightier Than the Sword
The Pen Is Mightier Than the Sword"The pen is mightier than the sword." — Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1839) ️ Origin and Historical BackgroundThis famous proverb was coined by Edward Bulwer-Lytton, an English author and politician, in his 1839 play Richelieu; Or the Conspiracy. In the play, Cardinal Richelieu, a clergyman and statesman, utters the line: "Beneath the rule of men entirely great,The pen is mightier than the sword." The expression quickly gained popularity, emphasizing the power of communication, writing, and ideas over violence and physical force. But the idea predates Bulwer-Lytton. E
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- 2025-06-11 15:45
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"Don’t Put Off Until Tomorrow What You Can Do Today"
"Don’t Put Off Until Tomorrow What You Can Do Today"(Also known unofficially as: “Procrastination’s Worst Enemy”) ️ Origin and Historical EchoesThis proverb is often attributed to Benjamin Franklin, that marvelously multitasking Founding Father who, when not inventing bifocals or taming lightning, dispensed practical wisdom in Poor Richard’s Almanack. However, its sentiment predates Franklin, echoing back to Latin maxims like “Carpe diem” (Seize the day) and even to Hesiod, who cautioned against idle delay in ancient Greek literature. It’s a timeless commandment in the temple of productivity—a
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- 2025-06-11 15:38
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A Little Knowledge Is a Dangerous Thing
A Little Knowledge Is a Dangerous ThingOrigin and HistoryThis proverb originates from the English poet Alexander Pope, who wrote in his 1709 Essay on Criticism: “A little learning is a dang’rous thing;Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring.” The “Pierian spring” symbolizes the source of knowledge in Greek mythology. Pope’s warning was that superficial knowledge without deeper understanding can lead to overconfidence and mistakes. MeaningThe proverb highlights that: Knowing only part of a subject can lead to false confidence. Without full understanding, one may make poor decisions, as
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- 2025-06-11 15:10
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Tell Me and I Forget. Teach Me and I Remember. Involve Me and I Learn.
Tell Me and I Forget. Teach Me and I Remember. Involve Me and I Learn.Origin and HistoryThis widely quoted proverb is often attributed to Benjamin Franklin, though its roots may go deeper, possibly influenced by Confucian philosophy or earlier oral traditions. The exact source is debated, but the core idea—that active involvement deepens understanding—has long been central to effective education methods across cultures. Confucius once said, "I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand."—a sentiment nearly identical in spirit. Whether East or West, the wisdom remains univer
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- 2025-06-11 14:50
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Entertainment · Broadcasting
Fair Play Menarini International Award, 29th Award Ceremony marked by waves of emotion
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Entertainment · Broadcasting
The Rose, the first Korean band to perform at Coachella, confirms Seoul concert on August 30 for “Once Upon a WRLD”
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Culture · Events
Incheon Port Authority kicks off the 6th Incheon International Marine Forum in Songdo, Incheon, to look into the future of the global marine industry
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Culture · Events
Seocho Symphony Orchestra to hold performances in Berlin, Germany, and London, England, commemorating the 80th anniversary of liberation and the 75th anniversary of the Korean War
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Culture · Events
Gyeonggi Province to hold its largest job fair for middle-aged and older workers on the 9th. 1,000 jobs to be filled.
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International
Jeju's soul resonates in Rome... Singing of the pain and reconciliation of Jeju 4·3
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International
Seoul City establishes a foothold for K-Beauty and fashion to enter the European market, promoting Milan as a base
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Medical · Health
Korean Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Increase in hand, foot, and mouth disease among infants and young children! Follow preventive measures and maintain good hygiene to stay healthy.
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Medical · Health
Korean Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Injured patients account for the largest proportion of hospitalized patients; falls are the main cause
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Medical · Health
WHO and international health experts visit Wanju local food production sites
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Lotte Scholarship Foundation Provides 300 Job Seekers with 300 Million Won in Scholarships and Employment Training Support
The Lotte Scholarship Foundation (Chairwoman Jang Hye-seon) held the “Shin Kyuk-ho Lotte Scholarship Award Ceremony for Job Seekers” on Tuesday, May 5, at the Lotte Retail Academy in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, and presented a total of 300 million won in scholarships to 300 job seekers in the media and engineering fields. This year's scholarship recipients will each receive a living expense scholarship of 1 million won, and will also have the opportunity to participate in various job experience education programs to learn about their desired fields and develop their expertise. The education progra
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Lotte Scholarship Foundation to Provide 270 Million Won in Scholarships to 100 Teenage Mentors
The Lotte Scholarship Foundation (Chairwoman Jang Hye-sun) held the “Shin Geuk-ho Lotte L-Bridge Scholarship Award Ceremony” on Thursday, March 31, at the Kyowon Tour Concert Hall in Jongno-gu, Seoul, and announced that it would award a total of 270 million won in L-Bridge scholarships to 100 scholarship recipients this year. The Shin Geuk-ho Lotte L-Bridge Scholarship is a scholarship program that supports teenagers in low-income families and out-of-school teenagers who are facing challenges in their education and growth. It helps them develop into talented individuals who can practice the va
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Rethinking the Way We Handle the High School Credit System
Rethinking the Way We Handle the High School Credit System (고교학점제) School should not be a place where every student is forced into the same mold, but a space where different talents and dreams are nurtured. The High School Credit System (고교학점제), scheduled to be fully implemented in Korea by 2025, is a bold step toward personalized learning. Its goal is to give students more choice in what they study — allowing them to take courses that match their interests, abilities, and future goals, much like in a university setting. But as the system moves from theory to practice, important challenges are
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일본어 기초 회화 4
[Today's Dialogue | 오늘의 대화] A: きょうは なんにちですか？Kyō wa nan-nichi desu ka?오늘은 며칠이에요? B: きょうは ７がつ ９か です。Kyō wa shichi-gatsu kokonoka desu.오늘은 7월 9일이에요. A: ありがとうございます。メモします！Arigatō gozaimasu. Memo shimasu!감사합니다. 메모할게요! [Keywords | 키워드] 일본어 의미 きょう 오늘 なんにち 며칠 がつ ~월 にち／か ~일 メモします 메모합니다 (적습니다) [Key Phrase Breakdown | 핵심 표현 해설] 1️⃣ きょうは なんにちですか？→ "오늘은 며칠인가요?"질문형 표현으로, 학교나 사무실에서 자주 쓰이는 문장이에요. 2️⃣ ７がつ ９か→ "7월 9일"을 뜻해요.주의할 점: 일본어 날짜 읽기는 예외가 많아요.예: 9일 = ここのか, 1일 = ついたち 3️⃣ メモします→ "메모합니다 / 적을게요"로 회화에서 자주 쓰이는 실용 표현이에요. [TIP! 활용 팁] ✅ 일본어 날짜 표현에는 예외 발음이 많으므로 아래
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일본어 기초 회화 3
[Today's Dialogue | 오늘의 대화] A: じゃあ、またね！Jaa, mata ne!그럼, 또 봐요! B: はい、また あした！Hai, mata ashita!네, 내일 또 봐요! A: はい、きをつけて！Hai, ki o tsukete!네, 조심히 가요! [Keywords | 키워드] 일본어 의미 じゃあ 그럼 (대화 마무리 표현) またね 또 봐요 (친한 사이에서 사용) またあした 내일 또 봐요 きをつけて 조심히 가요 / 몸 조심해요 [Key Phrase Breakdown | 핵심 표현 해설] 1️⃣ じゃあ、またね！→ “그럼, 또 봐요!” 라는 의미로, 친구나 동료와 헤어질 때 쓰는 자연스러운 인사예요.じゃあ”는 전환 표현으로 “그럼”의 뜻이고,“またね”는 다음에 또 보자는 친근한 표현입니다. 2️⃣ また あした！→ “내일 또 봐요!”“また”는 "다시/또"를 뜻하며, 뒤에 요일이나 시간을 붙이면 다양한 응용이 가능해요. 3️⃣ きをつけて！→ "조심히 가요" 또는 "몸 조심해요"의 의미로, 상대방의 안전을 바라는 표현이에요. [TIP! 활용 팁] ✅ 친구와 헤어질 때는 “じゃ
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중국어 기초 회화 4
[Today's Dialogue | 오늘의 대화] A: 今天天气真好！(Jīntiān tiānqì zhēn hǎo!)오늘 날씨 진짜 좋다! B: 是啊，要不要去散步？(Shì a, yào bu yào qù sànbù?)그러게. 산책하러 갈래? A: 好主意！我们一起去吧！(Hǎo zhǔyì! Wǒmen yìqǐ qù ba!)좋은 생각이야! 같이 가자! [Keywords | 핵심 단어] 단어 병음 (Pinyin) 뜻 今天 jīntiān 오늘 天气 tiānqì 날씨 真 zhēn 정말, 매우 要不要 yào bu yào ~할래? (~하겠니?) 散步 sànbù 산책하다 主意 zhǔyì 아이디어, 생각 一起 yìqǐ 같이 吧 ba ~하자 (제안) [Key Phrase Breakdown | 핵심 문장 분석] 1️⃣ 今天天气真好！The weather is really nice today! 真은 감탄 표현으로 “정말”, “진짜”라는 의미예요. 2️⃣ 要不要去散步？Wanna go for a walk? “要不要
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2025-08-07 01:19
Lotte Scholarship Foundation Provides 300 Job Seekers with 300 Million Won in Scholarships and Employment Training Support
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2025-08-01 09:42
Lotte Scholarship Foundation to Provide 270 Million Won in Scholarships to 100 Teenage Mentors
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2025-07-09 11:08
Rethinking the Way We Handle the High School Credit System
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2025-07-09 09:10
일본어 기초 회화 4
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2025-07-09 09:06
일본어 기초 회화 3
No. 5 Reporter
Sophia Lee – Grade 7, Cedar Hills Middle School Hello, I’m Sophia Lee from Cedar Hills Middle School. I love reading mystery novels and listening to podcasts about true stories. I joined the Junior English Journalists because I want to write articles that are thoughtful and help people see things differently. I want to write about nature, the environment, and young people’s ideas for change. My dream is to become an environmental journalist who works for National Geographic.
No. 4 Reporter
Jayden Lee – Grade 6, Riverfield Elementary School Hi! I’m Jayden Lee, and I go to Riverfield Elementary. I like building robots with LEGO and learning about machines. I joined the Junior English Journalists because I want to write about science and technology in simple, fun ways. I’m excited to write about cool inventions and maybe even do some science experiments to report on. My dream is to become an inventor or engineer who helps make the future better.
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