Daily English School - 253

Date: 10/10/2024


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Student: Dawoon Kim


Topic: Japanese, American professors recognized with Order of Cultural Merit for promoting Hangeul
https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20241004050537

Japanese, American professors recognized with Order of Culture Merit for promoting Hangeul

Sentence Construction:


X I think the weather is good to picnic. >> I think the weather is good for a picnic.


X It last for 2 hours. >> It usually lasts for 2 hours.


X Too much cold temperature makes your body bad. >> Extremely cold temperatures can be harmful to your body.


X Apple announce their new compensation policy for broken smartphones. So, broken phone within 5 months after purchasing can be replaced by apple store. >> Apple announced their new compensation policy for broken smartphones. Phones that break within 5 months of purchase can be replaced at an Apple store.


X The negotiation process during purchasing new car is o important because if you do well in the negotiation, you can save more money.  >> The negotiation process when purchasing a new car is important because, if done well, you can save a significant amount of money.


X Among Korean teenagers, using iPad when they studied in the school hit it big. >> Using iPads for studying in school has hit it big among Korean teenagers.


X Among Korean teenagers, using earphones with wire hit it big after celebrities use that. >> Using wired earphones has hit it big among Korean teenagers after celebrities started using them.


X Hangeul is already maded by King Sejong. >> Hangeul was created by King Sejong.

Pronunciation:
* northern /nawr-thern/
* breathtaking /breth-tey-king/
* exposure /ik-spoh-zher/
* compensation /kom-puhn-sey-shuhn/
* typically /tip-i-klee/
* agreement /uh-gree-muhnt/
* negotiation /ni-goh-shee-ey-shuhn, -see-/
* reach /reech/



Build Lexicon:
* Violation := (n.) The act of breaking a rule or law.

Example: The company was fined for multiple violations of consumer protection laws.


* Accuracy := (n.) The quality of being correct or precise.


Example: Price accuracy is essential for maintaining consumer trust in a retail environment.


* Penalty := (n.) A punishment, usually a fine, for breaking a law or rule.


Example: Home Depot had to pay a large penalty for inaccurate pricing.



Discover Idioms & Expressions:


* Step into the spotlight := To gain public attention or recognition.


Example: The award ceremony allowed the professors to step into the spotlight for their contributions.


* Make a name for oneself := To become well-known or respected in a particular field or area.


Example: Hamanoue has made a name for herself in the field of Korean language studies.


* Go above and beyond := To do more than what is expected or required.


Example: The professors went above and beyond in their efforts to promote Hangeul.



Practice:
* Read the lexicon, idioms and expressions. Then, construct sentences for each and be ready to recite them in class.
* Our next topic, Thousands Take Part in World Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
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