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#Small Talk
Choosing an English Name
“Do’s and don’ts”
Updated: 2022.11.30
2 min read · Basic
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Choosing an English Name
영어 이름이 고민되시나요?
Discussion Questions
Q1
In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.
Q2
What’s your English name? How did you ultimately come to choose it?
Q3
What do you think is most important in a name?
Q4
What do you think are some good things about having an English name? Are there any bad things?
Q5
If you have a nickname, how did you choose it? Explain.
Q6
Have you ever encountered an unusual name? What did you think of it?
Q7
If you were tasked with the responsibility of giving someone tips for naming their child, what might you say?
Q8
Do you think you’d ever choose a new name? Why?
Q9
If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.
Expressions
embrace
accept eagerly
Example
1

I embraced the rules of the game.

Example
2

We will embrace the style of life, if and only if some changes are made.

forgo
go without
Example
1

We decided to forgo the tents and camp without.

Example
2

Let’s forgo dessert.

connotation
undertone
Example
1

There were negative connotations throughout the speech.

Example
2

Certain words have certain connotations.

minefield
a subject with difficulties or hazards
Example
1

Navigating that minefield is something I’d love to avoid.

Example
2

Each holiday, I have to carefully make my way around the minefield of family questions.

본 교재는 당사 편집진이 제작하는 링글의 자산으로 저작권법에 의해 보호됩니다. 링글 플랫폼 외에서 자료를 활용하시는 경우 당사와 사전 협의가 필요합니다.
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