『미드 자막없이 즐겨라 (로맨스&코미디)』는 , , 등 인기 미국드라마 30편을 골라 300여개 에피소드를 샅샅이 뒤져 상황별로 미드속 인물들이 가장 많이 사용하는 표현들만 엄선하여 수록한 회화책으로, 원어민들이 실제로 사용하는 생생한 영어 표현을 재미있게 익힐 수 있다. 단순한 표현 나열에 그치지 않고, 각 표현의 뉘앙스에 대한 상세한 설명, 정확한 느낌을 전해주는 대화예문, 우리말을 보고 표현을 떠올려보는 연습문제 등을 통해 학습자가 표현을 제대로 이해하고 네이티브와의 실전대화에 응용할 수 있게끔 했다. 미드를 이용한 영어학습법, 수준별 추천미드, 15개 미드에 대한 스토리와 영어분석 등 16년 동안 미국 드라마와 시트콤으로 영어강의를 해온 저자의 노하우가 그대로 녹아 있다.

1. 궁금했던 표현이 여기 다 있네!
* 당신은 이 표현의 뜻을 알고 있나요?
I didn't tell on you. __________________________
Go easy on him! __________________________
Out with it! __________________________

단어는 알겠는데, 도대체 무슨 뜻일까? 위 문장들은 ‘난 너에 대해 고자질 안 했어.’, ‘걔 좀 봐줘라.’, ‘속 시원히 좀 말해봐!’라는 뜻이다. 미드영어는 이런 식이다. 등장인물들은 초등학교 교과서에나 나올 법한 쉬운 단어를 쓰고 있지만, 도무지 그 뜻을 짐작할 수 없는 아리송한 표현들이 난무한다. 인터넷을 뒤지고 주변에 물어봐도 속 시원한 설명을 듣기 어렵다. 그래서 영어 초보자가 미드로 영어 공부를 하겠다고 무작정 달려들면 이런 구어체의 벽에 부딪쳐 포기하기 십상이다. 미드로 16년간 영어강의를 해온 미드 전문가 안병규 선생님을 통해 속시원한 설명을 들어보자.

2. 미드 대본집 100권보다 값지다!
《위기의 주부들》, 《섹스 앤 더 시티》, 《프렌즈》 등 인기 미국드라마 30편, 300여개 에피소드에서 고르고 고른 미드 엑기스 금덩어리 영어표현집! 이 책의 빈출표현만 제대로 익혀도, 그 어떤 미드를 보더라도 주눅 들지 않고 대사 너머 담긴 사소한 뉘앙스까지 생생하게 즐길 수 있을 것이다.

3. 원어민과의 실전대화에 강해진다!
미드 빈출표현이란 원어민이 밥 먹듯 사용하는 현지 구어체 영어라는 뜻! “나의 미드표 영어실력, 얼마나 늘었을까?”라는 코너를 통해 학습한 표현을 온전히 내것으로 만들어보자. 원어민과의 실전대화에도 울끈불끈 자신감이 생긴다.

4. 현지 영어속도에 단련된다!
호기롭게 미드의 바다에 뛰어든 초보 미드족을 가장 당황하게 만드는 급좌절 사유 1위는 다름 아닌 “속도!” 국내에서 개발된 대부분의 영어교재 테이프나 CD는 학습자들을 배려해 실제 대화의 속도보다 훨씬 느리게 녹음되어 있는 것이 사실. 이런 속도에 익숙해진 사람들은 미드나 원어민들의 속도를 절대 따라가지 못한다. 이 책의 부록으로 제공되는 미드 표현 CD는 미드 속 주인공과 실제 원어민들이 말하는 속도에 맞춰 녹음되어, 지금 원어민들이 듣고 말하는 현지 영어로 귀와 입을 훈련할 수 있도록 했다.

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이 책의 구성 및 특징

Episode 01 눈에 넣어도 안 아파요! - 연애ㆍ결혼
We’re a match made in heaven. / I’m already spoken for. / have a crush on / play hard to get / I’m looking for Mr. Right. / make a pass at / have a fling / a chip off the old block / run in the family / She took my breath away. / a man of the town / He’s a womanizer. / He’s the apple of my eye. / He is a pushover. / have a baby on the way / Are you seeing her? / We hit it off. / pop the question / get along with / tie the knot / get hitched / bun in the oven / play the heavy
안병규의 미드 열전 - Desperate Housewives

Episode 02 오늘 스타일 좋은데! - 외모ㆍ성격
She looked about forty, give or take. / She looks all of 12. / She’s very down-to-earth. / She’s really stuck up. / loose cannon / That took a lot of nerve. / be all the rage / doll up / She lights up the room. / jack of all trades / Are you teasing me? / wet behind the ear / You’re such a chicken. / You are a party animal. / Your picture doesn’t do you justice. / Whatever floats your boat. / dress down / She’s really picky. / a flash in the pan / die hard / out of fashion / May I try on these pants? / You’re so distracting.
안병규의 미드 열전 - Sex and the City

Episode 03 오늘은 내가 쏜다! - 술ㆍ식당
She was wasted. / I’m on the wagon. / One more round. / I’m already pretty high. / It’s on me. / I could eat a horse. / live from hand to mouth / face the music / I got a raw deal. / Can I have a doggy bag? / eat like a bird / Hold the onions. / Bum a smoke? / She can really hold her liquor. / It makes my mouth water. / I totally blanked out. / do something on the side / Bottoms up! / You drink like a fish. / lean on the bottle / hit the spot / Help yourself. / That comes with soup and salad. / I’m expecting company. / For here or to go? / stop and smell the flowers / Who brings home the bacon? / sponge off / We’re on a first name basis.
안병규의 미드 열전 - Frasier

Episode 04 무슨 얘기인데 그래? - 대화
Come again. / speaking of which / Now you’re talking my language. / Out with it! / pull one’s leg / What’s the point? / word has it that~ / You name it. / I take it back. / Hold your horses. / have angry words with / mind one’s p’s and q’s / What on earth is that? / What’s it to you? / You don’t know the half of it. / It’s always the case. / I’m just thinking out loud. / shoot the breeze / Cat got your tongue? / Why the sudden interest? / It goes without saying. / I’m not good with words. / tell on / My ears are burning. / I’m speechless. / talk to death / the talk of the town / run out of things to say / It’s the other way around. / I’m opting out.
안병규의 미드 열전 - Joey

Episode 05 오늘 밤에 한잔 어때? - 일상
You know the drill. / I got a flat tire. / Tonight is tough. / take the liberty of ~ing / Can I tag along? / Coming through. / Move over. / Are you begging z’s? / All the seats are taken. / It’s a school night. / What’s the occasion? / run errands / Put her through. / Give me a buzz. / She’s on the phone. / pull over / Saddle up. / I can’t carry a tune. / What a coincidence! / just for the hell of it / Have we met by any chance? / I’ll clear out. / be ready to roll / get squared away / ring off the hook
안병규의 미드 열전 - Gilmore Girls

Episode 06 머리가 지끈지끈 하네~ -몸ㆍ건강
be in good shape / go into cardiac arrest / I’m really burned out. / I’m just beat. / I have a frog in my throat. / nervous wreck / sweat like a pig / sleep like a log / burn the candle at both ends / be stressed to the max / be out of shape / You have a good figure. / Your health is at stake. / fully under / on the road to recovery / It’s a force of habit. / I have two left feet. / ball of nerves / Lighten up! / I tossed and turned all night. / I was so red in the face. / without batting an eye / snatch someone from the jaws of death / in the right headspace for / a shoulder to cry on / clap eyes on / look in distaste
안병규의 미드 열전 - 3rd Rock from the Sun

Episode 07 아, 옛날 생각 난다! - 기분ㆍ기억
Let’s just let bygones be bygones. / I am way too wired. / I’m on cloud nine today. / It’s his pet peeve. / It’s a bittersweet feeling. / I feel like a third wheel. / wear one’s heart on one’s sleeve / Why are you a sour puss? / break the ice / Why the long face? / What’s eating you? / I’m not really in the mood. / I have a hankering for a drink. / You look really bummed out. / down in the dumps / bored out of my mind / It’s tempting. / It was real drag. / for old time’s sake / I can’t get her out of my mind. / sick as a dog / That’s so lame. / I cried my eyes out last night. / bring something home to a person / get a chuckle / run back over the past / if my memory serves right / keep one’s memory alive / get one’s hopes up / I can’t stand it.
안병규의 미드 열전 - How I Met Your Mother

Episode 08 나도 그랬었거든. - 능력ㆍ경험
He’s a real know it all. / I wasn’t born yesterday. / all thumbs / It’s over my head. / It’s beyond me. / That’s news to me. / I’m a little at sea. / You read me like a book.
/ It was a snap. / You have a lot of guts. / I’ll take a chance. / draw the line / eat out of one’s hand / I’m out of your league. / I’m over the hill. / get wind of / Am I missing something here? / I got the hang of it. / pay one’s dues / show a lot of promise / I’m not cut out for this. / He has deep pockets. / the survival of the fittest / second to none / be around the block a few times / It’s doable. / make oneself cheap
안병규의 미드 열전 - Ugly Betty

Episode 09 어깨 펴고 힘내! - 격려ㆍ위로
Break a leg. / Give it a shot. / Rest assured. / Way to go! / No sweat. / Pull yourself together. / Don’t beat yourself up. / Don’t dwell on the past. / Keep up the good work. / Follow your heart. / Let’s face it. / Go for it! / Don’t take it too hard. / Hang in there. / Grow up! / I’ve got your back. / Mark my word. / Don’t take things so seriously. / Go easy. / No big deal. / call for a toast / be better off without / Couldn’t be better. / Step it up. / Buck up! / put one’s mind to it / Nothing much. / hang on one’s sleeves
안병규의 미드 열전 - One Tree Hill

Episode 10 네가 최고야! - 부탁ㆍ칭찬
Take my word for it. / Get off my back. / Think long and hard. / Cut me some slack. / from the bottom of my heart / Back me up. / Stop bugging me. / bear in mind / I’m so flattered. / I have feelings for you. / heart-to-heart / Save me the trouble. / Behave yourself. / I feel your pain. / We can work it out. / That’s really a bummer. / Leave it up to me. / Can you do me a favor? / cross my heart and hope to die / lean towards / load off one’s mind
안병규의 미드 열전 - The King of Queens

Episode 11 제 말이 그 말이에요. - 동의ㆍ반대
Not in a million years. / It’s out of the question. / It’s balderdash. / see eye to eye / You can say that again. / My sentiments exactly. / the pros and cons / Vice versa. / I’m all for it. / Tell me about it. / There you go! / So be it. / Suit yourself. / with all due respect / Not a chance. / I couldn’t agree with you more. / That sounds fair. / It’ll work. / Likewise. / I don’t buy it. / No way. / Same here. / Sure thing! / Be my guest. / If you say so.
안병규의 미드 열전 - Ally McBeal

Episode 12 늦으면 안 돼! - 시간ㆍ약속
around the corner / right off the bat / I lost track of time. / before you know it / I’ll meet you there at 10 o’clock sharp. / from time to time / I gave you my word. / take a rain check / bumper to bumper / It’s about time. / in no time / on the dot / On the double! / Thank you for coming on such short notice. / at an ungodly hour / round-the-clock / sooner than later / The night is still young. / in the nick of time / at the crack of dawn / It’s time to set things straight. / For the good old days. / Buckle up. / take one’s sweet time / Your secrets are safe with me. / spill the beans / beat the traffic / Can you give me a ride?
안병규의 미드 열전 - Two and a Half Men

Episode 13 연락이 뚝 끊겼어요! - 인사ㆍ안부
Drop me a line. / Keep me posted. / I didn’t catch your name. / How are you holding up? / I’ll show myself out. / I’ll catch up. / Bright and early. / What’s with you? / I’ll have my fingers crossed. / I’m sorry for your loss. / Thank you for your condolences. / I wish you all the best. / I was in the neighborhood. / Let’s call it a day. / Rise and shine. / Sleep tight! / Make yourself at home. / What brings you here? / Where are you off to? / swing by / get in touch with
안병규의 미드 열전 - The Office

Episode 14 오늘 땡땡이치자! - 학교생활ㆍ경쟁
Let’s hit the road. / We are history. / fair and square / She has a head start. / We are even. / Let’s play hooky. / The game ended in a draw. / neck and neck / You want to bet? / It’s a toss-up. / get along swimmingly / good sport / We have a lot in common. / get someone some time off / one-on-one / joined at the hip / old stomping ground / drive a wedge between / be on one’s good behavior
안병규의 미드 열전 - Will & Grace

Episode 15 눈코 뜰 새 없이 바빠요! - 회사ㆍ업무
bump up the ladder / They’re not my forte. / go public / be up to one’s ears in work / I’m on it. / by the book / pack it up / go under / hit rock bottom / bring someone on board / file for chapter eleven / work one’s ass off / pick up the slack / crossing the t’s and dotting the i’s / come up with / as a rule of thumb / put all one’s cards on the table / every trick in the book / pull an all-nighter / stay afloat / control the purse strings / bring someone up to speed / across the board / on paper / I’m on the ropes / circle the drain / roll over the loans / cross it off one’s list / iron out the details / dust off the resume
안병규의 미드 열전 - What I Like about You

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