Today's Topic

Write about a fun party you went to. Who was the party? What did you do there? Why was it fun?

I had a year-end company party last night. All the company employees were there. The award ceremony were held, and it was followed by an entertaining program. It was meaningful event. After the party, we had a free time to hang out with each other.

• hang out : 많은 시간을 보내다.

What is the best way to keep in touch nowadays? Whom do you keep in touch with regularly in that way?

I think using a cellphone is the best way to keep in touch. That is because we can do many things using a cellphone. We can post pictures on Instagram to let people know what we're up to.(inform them of the current situation in our life). And we can use the chatting apps in it, like KakaoTalk. Do you know KakaoTalk? KakaoTalk is the most famous chatting app in Korea. I heard that Southeast Asian contries and Japan use Line app a lot. But Koreans use KakaoTalk more than Line. I think KakaoTalk was made before Line in Korea. I keep in touch with my friends and family.

Tips

That is because : 그것은 -하기 때문이다.
That is why : 그것이 -이유이다.
I moved to a new house. That's because this house is old.
This house is old. That's why I moved to a new house.

I'm so tired. That's because I couldn't sleep last night.
I couldn't sleep last night. That's why I'm so tired.

동사 + 목적어 + of 명사(구)
I inform hime of the change. 나는 그에게 그 변경사항을 알렸다.
inform them of the current situation in our life.

When can we start a sentence with "because"?
If we start a clause with "because", insert a comma and then a second clause. Since both of the clauses in the same sentence, they aren't alone and the sentence is technically correct.
EXAMPLE : Because it was hot outside, we decided to go the pool.

• put a period (마침표를 찍다.)

NOTE : Starting one clause with because and putting a period after that clause is considered an incomplete sentence.

EXAMPLE
Doing these things is really enjoyable for me. Because I like to study English (incorrect/incomplete sentence)
Doing these things is really enjoyable for me because I like to study English.
Doing these things is really enjoyable for me. That's because I like to study English.