Daily English School - 252

Date: 10/07/2024


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Student: Dawoon Kim


Topic: How Video Game Soundtracks Can Change Artists' Lives


https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/how-video-game-soundtracks-can-change-artists-lives/AqyxJnnSEe-MYCO6DszvOw

How Video Game Soundtracks Can Change Artists' Lives | Engoo Daily News

Sentence Construction:


X I visit in Hongkong last week. >> I visited Hong Kong last week.


X Hongkong is little island.  >> Hong Kong is a small region in China.


X I have heard about blue lagoon in pacific ocean. We can see a lot of fish and dolphins in that lagoon. >> I’ve heard about the Blue Lagoon in the Pacific Ocean. You can see many fish and dolphins in that lagoon.


X Some scientists said that there are many subterranean magma rooms in America. >> Some scientists have said that there are many subterranean magma chambers in America.


X When I was young my father took me to the unknown cove for searching interesting things. >> When I was young, my father took me to an undiscovered cove to search for interesting things.


X There is a beautiful mountain in north Seoul and it is a hidden gem because many people doesn’t know about that because it is behind military base. >> There is a beautiful mountain in northern Seoul that is a hidden gem. Many people don’t know about it because it’s located behind a military base.


X When I was seeing Philippine dolphins in the ocean, I thought that it was a breathtaking view. >> When I was watching dolphins in the Philippine ocean, I thought it was a breathtaking view.



Pronunciation:
* lagoon /luh-goon/
* subterranean /suhb-tuh-rey-nee-uhn/
* lagoon /luh-goon/
* southern /suhth-ern/
* subterranean /suhb-tuh-rey-nee-uhn/
* exit /eg-zit, ek-sit/
* unforgettable /uhn-fer-get-uh-buhl/
* breathtaking /breth-tey-king/
* cove /kohv/
* predetermine /pree-di-tur-min/



Build Lexicon:


* Exposure := (n.) The state of being known to a wider audience.


Example: Glass Animals gained worldwide exposure after their song was featured on the FIFA soundtrack.


* Compensation := (n.) Something, typically money, given in exchange for work or a service.


Example: Artists are often compensated for the use of their music in video games.


* Negotiation := (n.) The process of discussing terms to reach an agreement.


Example: Martyn Ware entered negotiations with Rockstar Games regarding the use of his song.



Discover Idioms & Expressions:


* Hit it big := To become very successful or famous suddenly.


Example: Glass Animals hit it big after their song was featured in the FIFA soundtrack.


* Make a name for yourself := To become well-known or famous in a particular field.


Example: Smaller artists can make a name for themselves by getting their music on popular video games.



Practice:
* Read the lexicon, idioms and expressions. Then, construct sentences for each and be ready to recite them in class.
* Our next topic, A North Korean defector who struggled in South Korea stole a bus and tried to drive across the border, police say
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/10/03/asia/north-korea-defector-south-korea-police-intl-hnk/index.html