[2021.01.27.Wed] 입이 트이는 영어 Escape Room Cafes

[Brainstorming] look for clues(단서를 찾다), solve a puzzle, put your heads together with team mates, 

 

[Speaking]

In Korea, there is a type of game called "Escape Rooms." I am not entirely sure when the game started to catch on, 

but you can easily find lots of escape room cafes all around(everywhere).

 

In an escape room game, you are locked in a room and have to escape by solving problems. You need to look for clues to get your hands on a passcode or a key. That is how you escape the room. The game is so popular that it is even shown on TV entertainment shows.

 

I've had some fun at an escape cafes a few times myself.

I have a passion for mystery novels and thriller movies, so it was right up my alley. (It's my cup of tea 취향저격)

It's on the pricy side, but I think it is worthy cost.

 

catch on (유행하다)

all around (everywhere)

I am locked out (방 안으로 못 들어간다)

get one's hands on(확보하다, 손아귀에 쥐다)

It was right up my alley. (It's my cup of tea 취향저격)

It's on the pricy side (비싼 편이다)

 

[Pattern]

be not entirely sure

I am not entirely sure when they started to catch on.

I am not entirely sure what went wrong.

I am not entirely sure how I got home yesterday.

 

get one's hands on something

If you get your hands on a passcode or a key, you can escape the room.

I got my hands on the book as soon as the day the book is released at a bookstore. hit the shelves.

People waited for all night to get their hands on the lastest mobile phone.

 

right up one's alley/one's cup of tea

The escape room cafe is right up my alley.

The This restaurant should be right up your alley.

Their new song in their single album is right up my alley.

 

[Dialogue]

A: Have you ever been to an escape room cafe?

B: A couple times.

A: I've never been. What is it like?

B: It's fun. You can get a thrill you wouldn't feel otherwise(그렇지 않으면). Plus, it's nice to use your head.

A: Really? That really sounds like fun.

B: You should go (and) give it a try.

 

Korea is known for its various types of cafes. Which is your favorite?

 

[Composition]

1. 그녀가 왜 화가 난 건지 정확히 모르겠어. (be not entirely sure)

2. 너 이거 어떻게 구한 거야? (get one's hands on)

3. 그 영화는 딱 내 취향이야. (be right up one's alley)

4. 머리를 써야 쉽게 할 수 있어. (use one's head)

​5. 나도 직접 가서 한번 해 보고 싶다. (go give it a try)