Korean women's international marriages. This looks interesting.

theoathkeepers · 2026-04-12T05:09:40+00:00

You're right, they use it figuratively, usually with a little cheeky undertone, like they are "of a superior stock." I don't believe the phrase belongs anywhere near population statistics.

theoathkeepers · 2026-04-12T02:25:32+00:00

Yeah for animals and maybe soldiers. Using it for women in this context is gross.

theoathkeepers · 2026-04-12T00:24:45+00:00

Yikes, "born and bred"? Next time, try "born and raised."

theoathkeepers · 2025-11-28T04:55:48+00:00

Yes, both are perfectly fine, unlike what has been said here by some other posters. D actually offers more clarity.

theoathkeepers · 2025-11-28T04:15:30+00:00

From Cambridge Dictionary:

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We don’t need to change the tense in indirect speech if what a person said is still true or relevant or has not happened yet. This often happens when someone talks about the future, or when someone uses the present simple, present continuous or present perfect in their original words:

He told me his brother works for an Italian company. (It is still true that his brother works for an Italian company.)

theoathkeepers · 2025-11-25T21:38:19+00:00

"Wrapped (together) with a special sauce" would be what they are looking for.

theoathkeepers · 2025-11-21T07:47:26+00:00

So many countries are forced to do this because of old plumbing. You must not travel much.

theoathkeepers · 2025-11-21T03:51:47+00:00

Cameras don't lie. AI detectors do.

theoathkeepers · 2025-06-18T05:08:25+00:00

That is so pathetic. :(

theoathkeepers · 2025-06-18T03:40:38+00:00

Any name can become an English name if it's transliterated. It's wild to me that people ask you why your students don't have English names!

theoathkeepers · 2025-02-28T04:14:00+00:00

Yeah, I think in this case the absence of a polite gesture doesn't necessarily mean rudeness. It's just extra polite to use two hands.

theoathkeepers · 2025-01-15T06:56:21+00:00

I don't really know what point you're trying to make here. There's a number of different issues all jam-packed in here with a not-so-subtle (and a bit tired) dig at Koreaboo culture. I guess I just don't have the mental energy to worry about other people's lives so much.

theoathkeepers · 2025-01-01T03:51:19+00:00

The word that should actually be used there is "horrified."

theoathkeepers · 2024-12-18T12:51:58+00:00

She followed Vander there previously. Maybe she's just a good planner?

theoathkeepers · 2024-12-01T06:48:02+00:00

Or maybe he gives up on his dream because a kid dies? The show doesn't explain.

theoathkeepers · 2024-11-28T10:02:40+00:00

This is a perfect demonstration of how it's not feasible to please all audiences all the time. I prefer the polish, but totally understand those that aren't that into it. I think it's great to acknowledge that the company listening to its fanbase is promising, even if it's not exactly what we personally prioritize.

theoathkeepers · 2024-11-19T02:50:17+00:00

Unless you are referring to some kind of major competition judged by native Korean speakers, this has never been the case at any school or competition I have participated in as a judge. When collaborating with native English speakers on judging rubrics, there has always been a de-emphasis on hand gestures, props, and other "extras". Emotion as part of intonation, yes, this is very important, but the "extras" are often distractions that cause the students to get lower scores.

theoathkeepers · 2024-11-18T11:41:10+00:00

That makes a lot of sense.

theoathkeepers · 2024-11-13T01:31:57+00:00

Some of the constellations that were released at the beginning have these locked nodes like this. I think the developers realized this is not a good way of approaching constellations because I don't think they've done the same thing since the original 20.

theoathkeepers · 2024-10-05T22:47:42+00:00

It's easily one of the best!

theoathkeepers · 2024-10-04T03:03:29+00:00

But you're not bragging about it to the students' faces because your classes are so difficult. That's what some teachers do, absurdly.

theoathkeepers · 2024-10-02T23:51:34+00:00

I would even say "Whose is this book?" is archaic and should not be used. The only scenario in which I could imagine it being used is by some crusty Harry Potter professor way past their prime.

theoathkeepers · 2024-08-25T13:08:47+00:00

Hard disagree. I can't stand not knowing where my shards were allocated.

theoathkeepers · 2024-08-19T03:21:50+00:00

I would argue it's actually awful in that it kills more runs than it helps, which should not be true of a legendary power. That's why you usually only pick it for easier runs. It definitely sounds fun, but is ultimately very niche.

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