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Korean Proverbs American Proverbs Proverb Illustrations

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Dear friend, My favorite proverb is “Where there's a will, there's a way.” This means that if you are very determined to achieve something, then you will find a way of doing so.

The reason I like this saying is because it is encouraging. I think of this proverb every time I have a challenge to overcome. Thinking of it helps me to keep happy and positive. When my friends are sad because they need to solve a problem, I say this proverb. It always cheers them up.

In the United States, people use proverbs because they are wise sayings. We have lots of them. Some originated in ancient times and some are contemporary. American proverbs are based on practical experiences of different kinds. They can mostly be used independently to explain a situation in very few words.

I am curious to hear your favorite proverb or saying. Do you have one? What is its meaning? In Korea, do a lot of people use proverbs? In which situations are sayings or proverbs mostly used?

Dear friend,

My favorite proverb is “___.”__ This means that __. The reason I like this saying is because it is__ __. I think of this proverb every time I__. It helps me to___. I use this proverb when__ __. It always____.

In the United States, people use proverbs because _. We have lots of them. Some originated in _ and some are. American proverbs are based on _. They can mostly be used _ in very few words.

I am to _ your favorite proverb or saying. Do you have one? What is its _? In Korea, do a lot of people use proverbs? In which are sayings or proverbs mostly _?