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Daily English School - 431

LeoBehindK — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:42:32 +0900

Date: 07/28/2026
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Student: Dawoon Kim
Topic: Korea seeks to expand pension credit for second child to 15 months
https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10815122

Sentence Construction:
X Asa team leader I have decide some problem. >> As a team leader, I have to make decisions about some problems.
X On the other hand, extrovert people, they speak directly and sometimes they seem aggressive. >> On the other hand, extroverts tend to speak directly, and they may sometimes seem aggressive.
X In the company I tried to be extrovert person. >> In the company, I try to be an extroverted person.
X I promoted in this year, so my salary cap is increased. >> I was promoted this year, so my salary cap increased.
X They try to trace who was criminal but it was difficult. >> hey tried to find out who the criminal was, but it was difficult.
X I want be on the safe side in the meeting when meeting happens. >> I want to be on the safe side during the meeting

Pronunciation:
* crackdown /krak-dou/
* scrutiny /skroot-n-ee/
* illegal /ih-lee-guhl/
* international /in-ter-nash-uh-nl, -nash-n/
* prepare /pri-pair/

Build Lexicon:
* Contribution := (n.) Money or payments made regularly to a system or program.
Example: Employees make monthly contributions to prepare for their future retirement.
* Credit Period := (n.) A period of time recognized as if payments were made, even without actual contributions.
Example: Parents receive a credit period for childcare under the pension system.
* Revision := (n.) A change made to improve or update a plan, law, or policy.
Example: The government proposed a revision to increase pension benefits for parents.
* Welfare Program := (n.) A government program that provides support to people in need.
Example: The welfare program helps families with childcare and financial challenges.

Discover Idioms & Expressions:
* A helping hand := Support or assistance given to someone.
Example: Government benefits can provide a helping hand to new parents.
* Put pressure on := To create stress or difficulty for someone or something.
Example: Low birth rates put pressure on pension systems..
* A long-term solution := A plan that solves a problem over a long period of time.
Example: Improving childcare services can be a long-term solution to population decline.

Practice:
* Read the lexicon, idioms and expressions. Then, construct sentences for each and be ready to recite them in class.
* Our next topic, Nissin Releases Cold Water Instant Noodles
https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/articl

Daily English School - 430

LeoBehindK — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:31:52 +0900

Date: 07/23/2026
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Student: Dawoon Kim
Topic: 'Four years isn't enough': Korean students shaken by new US stay limits
https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10812010

Sentence Construction:
X I got promotion on my company. There was a lot of meeting other team leaders. >> I got a promotion at my company. There were a lot of meetings with other team leaders.
X I should ready when they call me. >> I should be ready when they call me.
X After 4 hours later. >> After four hours. / Four hours later.
X Before promoted, I didn't expect I should take a lot of meetings. >> Before I was promoted, I didn't expect to have so many meetings.
X Ironically in winter, fire can be happen unexpectedly. >> Ironically, fires can happen unexpectedly in winter.
X It can be get out of hand. >> It can get out of hand.

Pronunciation:
* approval /uh-proo-vuhl/
* extinguish /ik-sting-gwish/
* equipment /ih-kwip-muhnt/
* flammable /flam-uh-buhl/
* immigration /im-i-grey-shuhn/

Build Lexicon:
* Cap := (v.) To set a limit on something.
Example: The US government decided to cap the stay of international students at four years.
* Extension := (n.) Extra time given to continue something.
Example: She applied for an extension to complete her studies.
* Crackdown := (n.) A stronger effort to stop illegal or unwanted activities.
Example: The new visa rule is part of a broader immigration crackdown.
* Scrutiny := (n.) Careful and detailed examination.
Example: Visa extension requests will go through rigorous scrutiny.

Discover Idioms & Expressions:
* Up in the air := Uncertain or not yet decided.
Example: Many students' future plans are still up in the air.
* Jump through hoops := To go through many difficult steps to achieve something.
Example: Students may have to jump through hoops to extend their visas.
* On the safe side := To act carefully to avoid problems.
Example: Many students are preparing their documents early to stay on the safe side.

Practice:
* Read the lexicon, idioms and expressions. Then, construct sentences for each and be ready to recite them in class.
* Our next topic, Bayeux Tapestry back in UK after 900 years
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2607/260713-bayeux-tapestry-5.html

Daily English School - 429

LeoBehindK — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:29:47 +0900

Date: 07/14/2026
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Student: Dawoon Kim
Topic: Casualties reported after shoe factory fire in China’s Fujian, state media says
https://edition.cnn.com/2026/07/09/china/china-shoe-factory-fire-intl

Sentence Construction:
X I should met a lot of people there. >> I should meet a lot of people there.
X I just tried to know who are they. >> I was just trying to find out who they were.
X Almost 1 month I didn't do my research. >> I haven't done my research for almost a month.
X I have prepared for interviews but it is not finished yet. >> Actually, I hope to go to the United States.
X Actually, I hope to go to states. >> Actually, I hope to go to the United States.
X Sometimes he took the lead in the race but finally he didn't finish the race because his car is damaged because of crash. >> He took the lead at one point in the race, but he couldn't finish because his car was damaged in a crash.
X The boat was some crash water came to the boat. >> The waves crashed into the boat, and water came into it.

Pronunciation:
* electricity /ih-lek-tris-i-tee, ee-lek-/
* president /prez-i-duhnt/
* average /av-er-ij, av-rij/
* casualty /kazh-oo-uhl-tee/
* injure /in-jer/

Build Lexicon:
* Casualty := (n.) A person who is injured or killed in an accident or disaster.
Example: The factory fire caused several casualties and required an emergency response.
* Extinguish := (v.) To stop a fire from burning.
Example: Firefighters worked quickly to extinguish the flames inside the building.
* Trap := (v.) To prevent someone from escaping from a dangerous place.
Example: Several workers were trapped inside the factory during the fire.
* Flammable := (adj.) Easily able to catch fire and burn quickly.
Example: The factory stored many flammable materials used for shoe production.

Discover Idioms & Expressions:
* Go up in flames := To be destroyed by fire.
Example: The old building went up in flames after the accident.
* In the line of fire := In a dangerous situation where someone may be harmed.
Example: Firefighters often put themselves in the line of fire to save others.
* Get out of hand := To become difficult to control.
Example: The small fire quickly got out of hand because of the flammable materials.

Practice:
* Read the lexicon, idioms and expressions. Then, construct sentences for each and be ready to recite them in class.
* Our next topic, Work Makes It Hard to Be a Good Parent — Survey
https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/work-makes-it-hard-to-be-a-good-parent-survey/_aHp0nOXEfGVhdf1p8JboQ

Daily English School - 428

LeoBehindK — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:58:18 +0900

Date: 06/29/2026
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Student: Dawoon Kim
Topic: Who Are the World's Oldest and Youngest Leaders?
https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/who-are-the-worlds-oldest-and-youngest-leaders/f8lCQmWxEfG_2gcfUwDHYg

Sentence Construction:
X I felt my body is wrong because I am always tired. >> I feel like something is wrong with my body because I'm always tired.
X I saw some newses, so many Europeans try to but air conditioner. >> I saw some news saying that many Europeans are trying to buy air conditioners.
X In Europe Weather is really suddenly changes. >> The weather in Europe changes very suddenly.
X A time getting conviction in Korea is really long so victims didn't make conviction in the court. >> It takes a very long time to get a conviction in Korea, so many victims don't pursue their cases in court.
X It made dig a deeper hole. >> It just made me dig a deeper hole.

Pronunciation:
* embezzle /em-bez-uhl/
* siphon /sahy-fuhn/
* conviction /kuhn-vik-shuhn/
* further /fur-ther/
* restitution /res-ti-too-shuhn, -tyoo-/
* president /prez-i-duhnt/
* leader /lee-der/

Build Lexicon:
* President := (n.) The highest political leader of a country.
Example: The president gave a speech about the country's future.
* Leader := (n.) A person who guides or directs a group, organization, or country.
Example: A good leader listens to the people.
* Average := (n.) The number found by adding several amounts together and dividing by the total number.
Example: The average age of the leaders was 63 years old.
* Wisdom := (n.) The ability to make good decisions based on knowledge and experience.
Example: Many people believe wisdom comes with age.

Discover Idioms & Expressions:
* Take the lead := To become the leader or be in the first position.
Example: She hopes to take the lead in the next election.
* In charge := Responsible for something or someone.
Example: The president is in charge of leading the country.
* Come of age := To become old enough to have adult rights or responsibilities.
Example: He came of age before entering politics.

Practice:
* Read the lexicon, idioms and expressions. Then, construct sentences for each and be ready to recite them in class.
* Our next topic, Why are more young Koreans walking away from elite careers?
https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10788360

Daily English School - 427

LeoBehindK — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:38:10 +0900

Date: 06/23/2026
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Student: Dawoon Kim
Topic: A jailed billionaire’s Birkin bags are going on sale. It won’t be enough to repay her victims
https://edition.cnn.com/2026/06/18/world/vietnamese-billionaire-luxury-auction-intl-hnk

Sentence Construction:
X I went business trip. >> I went on a business trip.
X I have to prepare a lot of things for meetings. >> I have to prepare a lot of things for the meetings.
X Every morning I went to meeting rooms. >> Every morning, I go to the meeting rooms.
X Japan is a little bit cloudy. >> Japan was a little cloudy.
X As I told you before I work remotely now. When I sleep, customers called me. >> As I told you before, I work remotely now. Sometimes, customers call me while I'm sleeping.
X Next month my boss told me, I will promote. >> My boss told me that I will be promoted next month.

Pronunciation:
* month /muhnth/
* promote /pruh-moht/
* remotely /ri-moht-lee/
* customer /kuhs-tuh-mer/

Build Lexicon:
* Embezzlement := (n.) The act of secretly taking money that you have been trusted to manage.
Example: The executive was arrested for embezzlement of company funds.
* Siphon := (v.) To gradually steal or transfer money in small amounts over time.
Example: Criminals siphoned billions from the bank over several years.
* Conviction := (n.) A formal decision in court that someone is guilty of a crime.
Example: Her conviction led to a long prison sentence.
* Restitution := (n.) The act of paying back money that was stolen or lost.
Example: The court ordered restitution to the fraud victims.

Discover Idioms & Expressions:
* Behind bars := In prison.
Example: The former executive is now behind bars for fraud.
* Dig a deeper hole := To make a bad situation worse by further actions.
Example: Trying to hide the losses only made them dig a deeper hole.
* Pay the price := To suffer the consequences of one’s actions.
Example: Many investors paid the price for the financial scam.

Practice:
* Read the lexicon, idioms and expressions. Then, construct sentences for each and be ready to recite them in class.
* Our next topic, Ice Vests Could Help with Weight Loss
https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/ice-vests-could-help-with-weight-loss/KyxuklSIEfGAT8sRUS-4-A

Daily English School - 426

LeoBehindK — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 21:14:08 +0900

Date: 06/04/2026
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Student: Dawoon Kim
Topic: Category: Social Affairs
3 university students dead after car skids into bus
https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10757935

Sentence Construction:
X I have prepared my exam. >> I have prepared for my exam.
X This is the end of the semester so I didn't need to go to the school. >> This is the end of the semester, so I didn't need to go to school.
X I did my best but sometimes I regret it because I need to do more but I didn't. >> I did my best, but sometimes I regret it because I feel like I should have done more, but I didn't.
X It's okay because the time left more. >> It's okay because the time left more.
X Last month, I was under time pressure to finish my paper but now I think it is not important things to make my paper quickly I so I just think I need to have time to read my paper enough. >> Last month, I was under time pressure to finish my paper, but now I don't think it's important to finish it quickly. I think I need to take enough time to read and review my paper carefully.

Pronunciation:
* prepare /pri-pair/
* intuition /in-too-ish-uhn, -tyoo-/
* pressure /presh-er/
* instinctive /in-stingk-tiv/
* decision-making /dih-sizh-uhn-mey-king/
* outcome /out-kuhm/

Build Lexicon:
* Collision := (n.) A violent crash between two or more vehicles or objects.
Example: The collision between the sedan and the bus happened early in the morning.
* Skid := (v.) To slide uncontrollably, especially on a wet or slippery surface.
Example: The car began to skid on the wet road before hitting the bus.
* Fatality := (n.) A death caused by an accident or disaster.
Example: The crash resulted in three fatalities.
* Forensic := (adj.) Related to scientific methods used in solving crimes or investigating accidents.
Example: Forensic tests were conducted on the blood samples.

Discover Idioms & Expressions:
* End in tragedy := To result in a very sad or disastrous outcome.
Example: The night trip ended in tragedy after the car crash.
* Lose control := To be unable to control a vehicle or situation.
Example: The driver lost control on the slippery road.
* Take a wrong turn := To make a bad decision or mistake that leads to problems.
Example: The journey took a wrong turn when the car skidded.

Practice:
* Read the lexicon, idioms and expressions. Then, construct sentences for each and be ready to recite them in class.
* Our next topic, Category: Health & Lifestyle
How to Make the Most of Your Weekdays
https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-weekdays/gtGZvlKBEfGKPZ8ry8Y00w

Daily English School - 425

LeoBehindK — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 17:02:12 +0900

Date: 06/01/2026
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Student: Dawoon Kim
Topic: Category: Science & Technology
Thinking Longer Can Lead to Worse Decisions — Study
https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/thinking-longer-can-lead-to-worse-decisions-study/JmexuFYKEfGdqwcU5IFbKg

Sentence Construction:
X My target is finishing my paper in May but it didn't achieve. >> My target was to finish my paper in May, but I didn’t achieve it.
X Some of people I know, but almost people I don't. >> I know some of the people, but I don’t know most of them.
X I have no experience to lead someone before. >> I have no experience leading anyone before.
X They and me are same University. >> They and I are from the same university.
X I just accept that changing. >> I just accept the changes.
X These changes is not favor with for me. >> These changes are not in my favor.

Pronunciation:
* achieve /uh-cheev/
* drought /drout/
* temperature /tem-per-uh-cher/
* quickly /kwik-lee/
* accep /ak-sept, ik-/

Build Lexicon:
* Intuition := (n.) The ability to understand or know something immediately without conscious reasoning.
Example: The chess player relied on intuition to choose the best move quickly.
* Time pressure := (n.) A situation where decisions must be made quickly due to limited time.
Example: Under time pressure, players often make more instinctive choices.
* Decision-making := (n.) The process of choosing between different options or actions.
Example: Decision-making becomes harder when there are many possible outcomes.
* Outcome := (n.) The final result of an action or decision.
Example: The outcome of the game depended on a single move.

Discover Idioms & Expressions:
* Think on your feet := To make quick decisions without preparation.
   Example: A good chess player must think on their feet during fast games.
* Go with your gut feeling := To rely on instinct rather than careful analysis.
   Example: He went with his gut feeling and made the winning move.
* Under the clock := Being pressured by limited time.
   Example: Players often make mistakes when they are under the clock.

Practice:
* Read the lexicon, idioms and expressions. Then, construct sentences for each and be ready to recite them in class.
* Our next topic, Category: Entertainment
Matthew Perry’s assistant gets 3 years, 5 months in prison for central role in actor’s ketamine death
https://edition.cnn.com/2026/05/27/us/matthew-perry-kenneth-iwamasa-sentencing

Daily English School - 424

LeoBehindK — Fri, 29 May 2026 16:00:01 +0900

Date: 05/29/2026
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Student: Dawoon Kim
Topic: FREE TALK - Job Opportunities

Sentence Construction:
X Maybe in this week, I will refine my paper.  >> Maybe this week, I will refine my paper.
X I will work in the company. >> I will work for the company.
X I forgot that because I was busy these days. >> I forget what I do when I’m not busy because I am always busy.
X I didn't heard after that. >> I didn’t hear anything after that.
X In this year December, I will go to Korea. >> In December this year, I will go to Korea.

Pronunciation:
* choice /chois/
* percentage /per-sen-tij/
* prohibit /proh-hib-it/
* customer /kuhs-tuh-me/
* deliver /dih-liv-er/
* dollar /dol-er/
* global /gloh-buhl/

Build Lexicon:
* Heatwave := (n.) A long period of extremely hot weather.
   Example: The heatwave in India made it difficult to work outdoors.
* Humidity := (n.) The amount of moisture in the air.
   Example: High humidity made the heat feel even more uncomfortable.
* Drought := (n.) A long period with little or no rain.
   Example: The region suffered a drought after months without rain.
* Temperature spike := (n.) A sudden increase in temperature.
   Example: The city experienced a temperature spike in late April.

Discover Idioms & Expressions:
* Bake under the sun := To suffer in extremely hot weather.
Example: Workers had to bake under the sun during the afternoon heat.
* On thin ice := In a risky or dangerous situation.
Example: Cities facing extreme heat are on thin ice regarding public safety.
* Weather the storm := To survive a difficult situation.
Example: Communities are trying to weather the storm of rising temperatures.

Practice:
* Read the lexicon, idioms and expressions. Then, construct sentences for each and be ready to recite them in class.
* Our next topic, New Article

Daily English School - 423

LeoBehindK — Thu, 28 May 2026 16:30:33 +0900

Date: 05/28/2026
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Student: Dawoon Kim
Topic:  Category: Sports
‘Father of Mexican Taekwondo’ Moon Dai-won dies at 83
https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10741072

Sentence Construction:
X He wanna give me a promotion. >> He wants to give me a promotion.
X It was only one manager in our team. >> There was only one manager on our team.
X It is not finished. >> It is not final.
X I have to percentage. >> I have to weigh.
X I'm calling to my wife because my daughter a little bit sick. >> I’m calling my wife because my daughter is a little bit sick.
X If he wanna call me, he can. >> If he wants to call me, he can.
X 4 or 5pm in Germany, it's time is really useful in having meeting with global customers. >> 4 or 5 p.m. in Germany is a really useful time for having meetings with global customers.
X It is really important to eat without any meat. >> It is really important to eat without meat.
X One of this rules is killing animals is prohibited. >> One of these rules is that killing animals is prohibited.
X In the streets, there is no family. >> On the streets, there are no families.

Pronunciation:
* percentage /per-sen-tij/
* prohibit /proh-hib-it/
* customer /kuhs-tuh-me/
* deliver /dih-liv-er/
* dollar /dol-er/
* global /gloh-buhl/

Build Lexicon:
* Pioneer := (n.) A person who is one of the first to develop or introduce something new.
Example: Moon Dai-won was a pioneer of Taekwondo in Mexico.
* Legacy := (n.) Something important that a person leaves behind after death.
Example: His legacy continues through thousands of Taekwondo schools.
* Federation := (n.) An organization made up of groups or clubs working together.
Example: The Mexican Taekwondo Federation helped organize national competitions.
* Discipline := (n.) Training that develops self-control and focus.
Example: Taekwondo teaches discipline as well as physical skills.

Discover Idioms & Expressions:
* Go down in history := To be remembered for a long time.
   Example: Moon Dai-won will go down in history as a martial arts pioneer.
* Build from the ground up := To create something completely from the beginning.
   Example: He built the Taekwondo system in Mexico from the ground up.
* Leave a mark := To have a lasting impact on something.
   Example: His teaching left a mark on thousands of students.

Practice:
* Read the lexicon, idioms and expressions. Then, construct sentences for each and be ready to recite them in class.
* Our next topic, Category: Science & Technology
World's 50 Hottest Cities Were in One Country in April
https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/worlds-50-hottest-cities-were-in-one-country-in-april/cyXMKE7WEfGmy5OOXzYZ2Q

Daily English School - 422

LeoBehindK — Wed, 27 May 2026 16:44:30 +0900

Date: 05/27/2026
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Student: Dawoon Kim
Topic: FREE TALK - Cost of Living

Sentence Construction:
X I'm calling to my wife because my daughter a little bit sick. >> I’m calling my wife because my daughter is a little bit sick.
X If he wanna call me, he can. >> If he wants to call me, he can.
X 4 or 5pm in Germany, it's time is really useful in having meeting with global customers. >> 4 or 5 p.m. in Germany is a really useful time for having meetings with global customers.
X It is really important to eat without any meat. >> It is really important to eat without meat.
X One of this rules is killing animals is prohibited. >> One of these rules is that killing animals is prohibited.
X In the streets, there is no family. >> On the streets, there are no families.

Pronunciation:
* prohibit /proh-hib-it/
* customer /kuhs-tuh-me/
* deliver /dih-liv-er/
* dollar /dol-er/
* global /gloh-buhl/

Build Lexicon:
* Legal right := (n.) Something protected or allowed by law that people can demand.
Example: Some workers want remote work to become a legal right.
* Burnout := (n.) A state of physical and mental exhaustion caused by overwork.
Example: Remote work can help reduce burnout among employees.
* Productivity := (n.) The ability to produce good results efficiently.
Example: Many workers feel productivity is higher at home.
* Flexibility := (n.) The ability to change or adjust working conditions easily.
Example: Remote work gives employees more flexibility in their schedules.

Discover Idioms & Expressions:
* Clock in at home := To start working remotely instead of going to the office.
Example: I usually clock in at home and start my tasks online.
* Draw the line := To set a clear limit or rule.
Example: Some companies draw the line on how often employees can work remotely.
* Hit the breaking point := To become too stressed or overwhelmed.
Example: Without balance, workers may hit the breaking point and feel burnout.

Practice:
* Read the lexicon, idioms and expressions. Then, construct sentences for each and be ready to recite them in class.
* Our next topic, Category: Sports
‘Father of Mexican Taekwondo’ Moon Dai-won dies at 83
https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10741072