Daily English School - 147

Date: 02/26/2024

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Student: Dawoon Kim

Topic:  20% of South Korean Job Seekers Are Over 60

https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/20-of-south-korean-job-seekers-are-over-60/wGaRBsxrEe6Zmu_rHdm9ow

20% of South Korean Job Seekers Are Over 60 | Engoo Daily News

Sentence Construction:

Sentence Construction:

X If you want to participating in our  party, you should submit this application. >> If you want to participate in our party, you should submit this application.

X Patience is one of the important factor to be the rich. >> Patience is one of the important factors to becoming rich.

X So many elementary schools  would be disappeared. >> So many elementary schools are turned into hospitals or other public establishment.

X Government didn't contact  Chinese for this kind of things. >> The government didn't contact the Chinese for this kind of thing.



Good Sentence:

O The number of people over 60 looking for work on the website has been increasing.

O Many older people have also found they need to keep working to make sure they have enough money in their later years.

O More than 20% of job seekers in South Korea in 2023 were aged over 60, according to government data.


Pronunciation:

* application /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/

* official /əˈfɪʃəl/

* population /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/

* factor /ˈfæktər/

* certificate /ser-tif-i-kit/



Build Lexicon:

* job seekers := (noun) - Individuals who are actively looking for employment.  

   Example: The company received numerous resumes from job seekers after posting the vacancy on various online platforms.

* government data := (noun) - Information collected and maintained by a government entity.

   Example: The decision to implement new policies was based on thorough analysis of government data regarding unemployment rates.

* application := (noun) - Formal requests submitted for consideration, especially in the context of seeking employment.

   Example: She diligently filled out multiple job applications every day in hopes of securing a new position soon.

* short-term work := (noun phrase) - Employment or contracts that last for a brief duration, typically temporary in nature.

   Example: Due to budget constraints, the company decided to offer short-term work contracts to cover seasonal demand.

* aging population := (noun phrase) - A demographic trend characterized by an increasing proportion of elderly individuals within a population.

   Example: With advancements in healthcare, many countries are experiencing challenges associated with an aging population.


Discover Idioms and Expressions:

* silver seekers := Older individuals actively searching for employment opportunities.

   Example: In recent years, there has been a noticeable rise in the number of Silver Seekers entering the job market.

* golden years grind := The phenomenon wherein retirees find themselves returning to the workforce due to financial necessity.

   Example: Despite envisioning a relaxing retirement, many individuals are forced into the Golden Years Grind to maintain their standard of living.

* youthful overrun := A situation where younger job applicants outnumber older candidates significantly.

   Example: The tech industry often experiences a Youthful Overrun, with fresh graduates dominating the applicant pool.

* gray workforce surge := A surge in the participation of older individuals in the workforce.

   Example: The Gray Workforce Surge poses unique challenges for employers accustomed to managing younger teams.


Practice:
* Read the lexicon, idioms and expressions. Construct one sentence for each and be ready to recite them in class.

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