[Practice] Idioms for Everyday Convos (1)

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Updated: 2024.06.21

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[Practice] Idioms for Everyday Convos (1)

[연습] 일상에서 바로 활용하는 영어 표현 (1)

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Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

[Role playing] Imagine that your friend/colleague is feeling "down in the dumps". Provide them with a pep talk.

[역할극] 친구/동료가 “우울한 기분”을 느끼고 있다고 상상해 보세요. 그들에게 격려의 말을 건네보세요.

How do you prioritize your tasks when you have a full plate?

업무가 가득 차 있을 때 우선순위를 어떻게 정하나요?

Can you recall a situation where something got out of hand? How did you manage to regain control?

일이 꼬였던 상황을 떠올릴 수 있나요? 어떻게 통제력을 되찾을 수 있었나요?

What activities do you find helpful for "blowing off steam"? Why do they work for you?

'스트레스 해소'에 도움이 되는 활동에는 어떤 것이 있나요? 왜 그런 활동들이 효과가 있나요?

Can you think of a seemingly bad time which turned out to be a blessing in disguise? Explain.

겉으로 보기에 안 좋았던 시기가 알고 보니 축복이었던 적이 있나요? 설명해 보세요.

Do you agree with the writer’s perspective that things often work out in the end? Why or why not?

모든 일이 결국에는 잘 풀린다는 작가의 관점에 동의하시나요? 왜 그렇거나 왜 그렇지 않나요?

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

loom

to appear as a large, often threatening or impressive shape or form

Ví dụ

A crisis began to loom on the horizon as the market continued to decline.

Ví dụ

The deadline looms closer, and the team is feeling the pressure.

manage to

to succeed in accomplishing something despite difficulty or obstacles

Ví dụ

Despite the heavy traffic, they managed to arrive on time.

Ví dụ

She managed to secure a major client for the company.

rough start

a difficult or challenging beginning

Ví dụ

The project had a rough start, but things are improving now.

Ví dụ

After a rough start, their new business is finally taking off.

turn out to be

to prove or end up being a particular way or having a particular result

Ví dụ

The event turned out to be a great success.

Ví dụ

His initial skepticism turned out to be unfounded.

muse

to reflect or ponder over something deeply

Ví dụ

She would often muse about the future of her business during her evening walks.

Ví dụ

He sat by the window, musing over the possibilities for their next project.

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