전화영어 데잉스 24.01.25

Date: 01/25/2024
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Student: David Ahn
Topic: Winter Youth Olympics kicks off in Gangwon
https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240119000650


Sentence Construction:
X We have a three region. >> We have three regions.
X It has a several region and several page. >> It has several regions and pages.
X I don’t want to doing again everytime. >> I don’t want to repeat doing it every now and then.
X I’m also already know well. >> I know it very well.
X I have to driving 4 hours. >> I have to drive for 4 hours.

Pronunciation:
* alerts /uh-lurts/
* region /ree-juhn/
* assurance /uh-shoor-uhns/
* similar /sim-uh-ler/
* prices /prahyses/

Build Lexicon:
* Quadrennial :=  (adj.)Occurring or being done every four years.
Example: The Olympic Games are a quadrennial event that brings together athletes from around the world.
* Immersion := (n.) Involvement or deep engagement, typically in an activity or experience.
Example: The cultural immersion program allowed students to fully experience the traditions and customs of the host country.
* Inaugurate := (v.) To formally begin or introduce something, especially with a ceremony.
Example: The president will inaugurate the new museum with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Discover Idioms & Expressions:
* Hit the Ice Running := To start a winter sports event energetically and with enthusiasm.
Example: The Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games hit the ice running with a spectacular opening ceremony.
* Snowball Effect := A situation in which something grows or develops rapidly, gaining momentum.
Example: The participation of new nations like Algeria and Nigeria creates a snowball effect, expanding the reach of the Winter Youth Olympics.
* Skating on Thin Ice := Engaging in a risky or precarious situation.
   Example: Hosting the Winter Youth Olympics is a significant undertaking, and the organizing committee is aware that they are skating on thin ice.

Practice:
* Read the lexicon, idioms and expressions. Then, construct sentences for each and share them in class.

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