Date: 10/20/2025
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Student: Dawoon Kim
Topic: Having Work Friends Improves Performance
https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/having-work-friends-improves-performance/11H2BKZ6EfCn_bdI5CABbg
Sentence Construction:
X In Germany, government offer some baby sitter or supporters for parents for the first time. >> In Germany, the government offers a babysitter and an assistant for first-time parents.
X Every taxes already high. >> Every tax is already high.
X I cared my baby whole time.. >> I took care of my baby the whole time.
X I didn't feel any tiring. >> I didn’t feel tired.
X I drank a lot of coffees. >> I drank a lot of coffee.
X They maybe more offensive professor, because I need to defend my paper. >> They may be more offensive professors because I need to defend my paper.
Pronunciation:
* determine /dih-tur-min/
* concentrate /kon-suhn-treyt/
* listening /lis-uhn-ing/
* conversation /kon-ver-sey-shuhn/
* engaging /en-gey-jing/
* improve /im-proov/
* attention /uh-ten-shuhn, uh-ten-shuhn/
* familiarization /fuh-mil-yer-uh-zey-shuhn/
Build Lexicon:
* Atmosphere := (n.) The general mood or feeling in a place.
Example: The office atmosphere became more positive after team bonding.
* Loyalty := (n.) A strong feeling of support or allegiance.
Example: Loyalty to the company can grow when employees feel appreciated.
* Connection := (n.) A relationship where people feel understood and valued.
Example: Building a connection with coworkers helps teamwork flourish.
Discover Idioms & Expressions:
* Lift someone’s spirits := To make someone feel happier.
Example: A quick chat with my friend at work always lifts my spirits.
* In the same boat := In the same situation as others.
Example: We’re all in the same boat when it comes to meeting deadlines.
* Break the ice := To start a conversation and make people feel comfortable.
Example: We played a fun game to break the ice on the first day of work.
Practice:
* Read the lexicon, idioms and expressions. Then, construct sentences for each and be ready to recite them in class.
* Our next topic, Having Work Friends Improves Performance
https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/having-work-friends-improves-performance/11H2BKZ6EfCn_bdI5CABbg
