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Konglish
Using English words in a Korean context
Updated: 2024.10.09
4 min read · Intermediate
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Konglish
콩글리시
Discussion Questions
Q1
In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.
여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.
Q2
What part of the reading resonated with you most?
이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?
Q3
Have you ever heard of Konglish or its origins before reading this article?
글을 읽기 전에도 콩글리시나 이것의 어원에 대해서 들어보신 적이 있나요?
Q4
Do you use Konglish in your own vocabulary? If so, what are some of the words you use the most?
여러분은 콩글리시를 사용하시나요? 그렇다면, 가장 많이 쓰는 단어들에는 무엇이 있나요?
Q5
Can you think of any important Konglish words that aren’t mentioned in this article?
글에서는 언급되지 않은 중요한 콩글리시 단어들을 떠올릴 수 있나요?
Q6
What Konglish words might be useful for a global English-speaking audience?
국제적인 영어 사용자들에게 유용할 수 있는 콩글리시 단어에는 무엇이 있나요?
Q7
Sociologist Bruce Lawrence claims that the use of Konglish is associated with “luxury, youth, sophistication, and modernity.” Do you agree? What kind of associations does Konglish bring to mind for you?
사회학자 브루스 로렌스는 콩글리시의 사용이 '고급, 젊음, 정교, 현대'와 관련이 있다고 말합니다. 동의하시나요? 콩글리시는 여러분에게 무엇을 연관하게 하나요?
Q8
If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.
궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.
Expressions
colloquial
used in or suitable for speech and not formal writing
Example
1

Our boss was upset by Jerry’s use of colloquial vocabulary during a formal business meeting.

Example
2

We were all surprised to hear the Queen of England use the colloquial word ‘butt’ in her conversation with the Prime Minister!

unintelligible
impossible to understand
Example
1

Jerry’s speech is absolutely unintelligible when he’s drunk.

Example
2

One reason babies are so cute is all the unintelligible sounds they make!

nonsensical
without regard for reason or reality
Example
1

The senator’s plan to spend a third of the national budget on an ice cream party was clearly nonsensical.

Example
2

Jerry’s presentation during the meeting was nonsensical—he wasn’t even talking about the right company.

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