Daily English School - 271

Date: 11/14/2024


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Student: Dawoon Kim


Topic: Changing K-pop stars: idols begin to speak out


https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20241106050655

Changing K-pop stars: idols begin to speak out

Sentence Construction:


X I work my own project. >> I will continue working on my the project.


X Many economist announced that the projection of next year economy will be bad. >> Many economists have announced that the economic outlook for next year is expected to be poor.


X Maybe next year it will be decreased. >> It may decrease next year.


X My company usually release fiscal years to my employee twice a year. >> My company usually releases fiscal reports to employees twice a year.


X Every employees of my company focus on increasing revenue.  >> Every employee in my company focuses on increasing revenue.


X Despite of people complaint many countries make eco friend laws. So, these companies stick to theirs guns. >> Despite people’s complaints, many countries create eco-friendly laws, and these companies stick to their guns.


X I'm not a care about other's lives. >> I don’t care about other people’s lives.



Pronunciation:
* rate /reyt/
* projection /pruh-jek-shuhn/
* fiscal /fis-kuhl/
* revenue /rev-uhn-yoo, -uh-noo/
* financial /fi-nan-shuhl, fahy-/
* revenue /rev-uhn-yoo, -uh-noo/
* opposition /op-uh-zish-uhn/
* bucket /buhk-it/
* conservative / kuhn-sur-vuh-tiv/



Build Lexicon:


* Freedom of Speech := (n.) The right to express one’s opinions without censorship or restraint.


Example: The shift in K-pop is partly due to idols gaining more freedom of speech through social media.


Conservative := (adj.) Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.


Example: The conservative nature of the K-pop industry makes it challenging for idols to openly express their identities.


Identity := (n.) The qualities, beliefs, personality, and expressions that make a person who they are.


Example: Jiae's open expression of her identity was a bold move in the K-pop industry.


Criticism := (n.) The act of expressing disapproval and noting the faults or problems in someone or something.


Example: Lisa received both support and criticism for her performance at the Crazy Horse cabaret.



Discover Idioms & Expressions:


* Breaking the mold := To do something in a way that is different from the traditional or expected way.


Example: Jiae broke the mold by openly sharing her relationship with the public.


* Push the envelope := To go beyond the usual limits of what is accepted or possible.


Example: Lisa pushed the envelope with her performance at Crazy Horse, which challenged the traditional K-pop image.


* A breath of fresh air := Something new and refreshing, especially when it contrasts with what is old or stale.


Example: K-pop idols expressing themselves more freely is a breath of fresh air in an industry with strict rules.



Practice:
* Read the lexicon, idioms and expressions. Then, construct sentences for each and be ready to recite them in class.
* Our next topic, What Are 'Ghost Jobs,' and Why Do Companies List Them?
https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/what-are-ghost-jobs-and-why-do-companies-list-them/u36YBJiVEe-K2b_7dshBxg