Date: 01/22/2026
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Student: Dawoon Kim
Topic: FREETALKING - English Grammar
Sentence Construction:
X Yesterday night, I went to the Japan. >> Yesterday, I was in Japan.
X 10 minutes ago, my flight arrive destination. >> My flight arrived at the destination 10 minutes ago.
X My original plan is to heading to Korea. >> My original plan was to head to Korea.
X My wife really enjoyed Korea life. >> My wife really enjoyed life in Korea.
X It is why I didn't chat this situation to you. >> That’s why I didn’t chat with you about this situation.
X I just use English also. >> I only used English.
X Everyone speak English. >> Everyone speaks English.
Pronunciation:
* Asia /ey-zhuh, ey-shuh/
* destination /des-tuh-ney-shuhn/
* difficult /dif-i-kuhlt, -kuhlt/
* arrive /uh-rahyv/
* original /uh-rij-uh-nl/
Build Lexicon:
* Strike := (n.) A work stoppage by employees to demand better conditions or pay.
Example: The bus strike disrupted transportation for thousands of people.
* Negotiation := (n.) A discussion aimed at reaching an agreement.
Example: The union entered negotiations with the bus operators to discuss wages.
* Wage := (n.) Payment workers receive for their labor.
Example: The bus drivers were happy to receive a higher wage after the strike.
* Retirement age := (n.) The age at which a worker can retire with benefits.
Example: The agreement gradually raised the retirement age from 63 to 65.
Discover Idioms & Expressions:
* Meet halfway := To compromise so both sides get some of what they want.
Example: The wage increase was a way for both sides to meet halfway.
* Bring relief := To reduce stress or problems for someone.
Example: The end of the strike brought relief to commuters.
* Face a walkout := To deal with employees stopping work as a form of protest.
Example: The operators faced a walkout when the drivers demanded higher pay.
Practice:
* Read the lexicon, idioms and expressions. Then, construct sentences for each and be ready to recite them in class.
* Our next topic, Risk-taking in young chimps and teens is similar
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2601/260115-risky-behaviour.html
