Date: 01/05/2026
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Student: Dawoon Kim
Topic: FREE TALKING: New Year
Sentence Construction:
X Is it noise? >> Is it noise?
X Why I am at the bank is because I have to change my money to dollars. >> I’m at the bank because I need to exchange my money for dollars.
X I think I don't have enough time to write this paper. >> I don’t think I have enough time to finish this paper.
X When I in the States, can I change my schedule? >> When I’m in the States, can I change my schedule?
X Tomorrow I can't attend the class because I'm on the plane. >> I won’t be able to attend class tomorrow because I’ll be on the plane.
X I am one of the teaching assistant. >> I am one of the teaching assistants.
X Some student really want to enjoy this trip in the states… >> Some students really want to enjoy this trip to the States.
Pronunciation:
* lead /leed/
* specific /spi-sif-ik/
* assistant /uh-sis-tuhnt/
* dollar /dol-er/
* exchange /iks-cheynj/
Build Lexicon:
* Experience := (n.) Knowledge or skill gained from doing something.
Example: Some gamers worry about Delphi Interactive’s lack of experience.
* Release := (n.) The act of making a product available to the public.
Example: The game’s release is planned for 2026.
* Platform := (n.) A system or device used to run software or games.
Example: Smartphones will be the main platform for the new FIFA game.
* Partnership := (n.) A relationship where two companies work together.
Example: Netflix formed a partnership with Delphi Interactive.
Discover Idioms & Expressions:
* A new era := The beginning of an important new period.
Example: FIFA’s president called the game the start of a new era of digital football.
* Get back on track := To return to success or progress.
Example: FIFA hopes this game will help its brand get back on track in gaming.
* Raise concerns := To cause people to worry or question something.
Example: The short development time raised concerns among gamers.
Practice:
* Read the lexicon, idioms and expressions. Then, construct sentences for each and be ready to recite them in class.
* Our next topic, Korea’s drama awards marked by joint wins, mourning and muted ratings
https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10647888
