What Special Skills Do You Have?

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Lesson 13

What Special Skills Do You Have?

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Lesson 111

WHAT SPECIAL SKILLS DO YOU HAVE?

What special skills do you have?A: I'm good at handling computers.

Interview 25 min Speaking 75%
3 min

Warm-up

Talk about these questions with your teacher.
선생님과 이야기해 보세요.

  1. What is one special skill you have that you are proud of?
    자랑스러운 특별한 기술이 있다면 무엇인가요?
  2. Is there a skill you wish you had but don't? What would you like to learn?
    갖고 싶지만 없는 기술이 있나요? 무엇을 배우고 싶은가요?
4 min

Vocabulary

Study these key words from the reading.
지문의 핵심 단어를 공부하세요.

troubleshoot /ˈtrʌblʃuːt/
verb
to identify and fix problems, especially with technology / 문제를 해결하다, 고장을 수리하다
I'm good at software, though I can also troubleshoot hardware issues.
motivate /ˈmoʊtɪveɪt/
verb
to make someone feel enthusiastic and willing to work / 동기를 부여하다
If motivating people is a skill, then that's what I have.
at ease /æt iːz/
idiom
feeling relaxed and comfortable / 편안하게, 마음이 놓이게
I can make people feel at ease because I'm friendly and approachable.
eloquent /ˈeləkwənt/
adjective
fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing / 유창한, 달변의
I can be eloquent when the situation requires it.
persistent /pərˈsɪstənt/
adjective
continuing firmly despite difficulty or opposition / 끈기 있는, 집요한
A good salesperson needs to be persistent when the situation demands.
bedside manner /ˈbedsaɪd ˈmænər/
noun
the way a doctor (or any professional) talks to and treats people, showing warmth and care / (의사의) 환자 대하는 태도
She said I should have been a doctor because I have a good bedside manner.
5 min

Reading

Read the passage with your teacher.
선생님과 함께 지문을 읽어보세요.

What special skills do you have?A: I'm good at handling computers.
I have had trainings at computing institutes since I was young.
I'm especially good at softwares, though i can troubleshoot hardware.
I have a good working knowledge of computing languages. I can program in java and c++. I can do basic web design using HTML and JavaScript, but I work well with web-editors like Dreamweaver.
I'm quite creative at graphic design using Flash , Adobe Illustrator, and of course Photoshop. I created my very own homepage. You can check it out if you wish.
B: if you could call motivating people a special skill, then that's what I have. I think I understand what make people move. Of course this comes from experience.
C: My friends tell me that I can make people feel at ease. I guess its because I try to be friendly and nice. My girlfriend told me that I should have been a Doctor, because I have a "bed side manner."
D: I think I'm skillful at persuasion. I can be eloquent if I have to, and persistent if the situation demands. I suppose if you need a good salesman, you'd be have the right pick if you chose me.

3 min

Korean Trap! / 한국인 실수 교정

Common mistakes Korean speakers make when describing skills.
자신의 기술을 설명할 때 한국인이 자주 하는 실수입니다.

❌ I'm good at computer. / I can handle computer well.
✅ I'm good with computers. / I'm proficient in computer skills.

"good at"은 기술/활동과 함께 쓰고 (good at programming), 도구와 함께 쓸 때는 "good with"를 사용합니다 (good with computers). 또한 "computer"는 일반적으로 복수형 "computers"를 씁니다.

❌ I can make people feel comfortable because my personality is bright.
✅ I can make people feel comfortable because I have an outgoing personality.

한국어 "성격이 밝다"를 "personality is bright"로 직역하면 안 됩니다. 영어에서는 "outgoing," "cheerful," 또는 "warm" personality라고 표현합니다.

5 min

Discussion

Share your thoughts with your teacher.
선생님과 의견을 나눠보세요.

  1. The reading shows four different people answering the same question. Which answer do you think is the most impressive? Why?
    지문에 네 사람이 같은 질문에 다르게 답합니다. 어떤 답변이 가장 인상적이라고 생각하나요? 이유는?
  2. Person B says motivating people is a special skill. Do you agree that this is a valuable skill? Can it be learned?
    B는 동기부여가 특별한 기술이라고 합니다. 이것이 가치 있는 기술이라고 동의하나요? 배울 수 있을까요?
  3. Person D mentions persuasion and eloquence. In what jobs are these skills most important?
    D는 설득과 언변을 언급합니다. 어떤 직업에서 이런 기술이 가장 중요한가요?
  4. How would you answer "What special skills do you have?" in your own interview? Practice now.
    "어떤 특별한 기술이 있나요?" 면접에서 어떻게 답하겠어요? 지금 연습해 보세요.

Lesson Summary / 수업 요약

Today's Topic: WHAT SPECIAL SKILLS DO YOU HAVE?

Level: Interview (ITV)

Review this lesson before your next class! / 다음 수업 전에 복습하세요!