Lesson 21
Should College Be Free?
Lesson 21
SHOULD COLLEGE BE FREE?
Think critically and share your opinion
3 min
Warm-up
Talk about these questions with your teacher.
선생님과 이야기해 보세요.
- What is one thing the education system taught you that proved invaluable in real life?
- If you could redesign the school curriculum, what would you prioritize and why?
4 min
Vocabulary
Listen and repeat after your teacher.
선생님을 따라 읽어보세요.
burden /ˈbɜːrdən/
a heavy load; a responsibility that causes worry | 부담, 짐
The concept of burden is relevant to today's discussion.
integrity /ɪnˈtɛɡrəti/
the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles | 성실, 진실성
The concept of integrity is relevant to today's discussion.
practical /ˈpræktɪkəl/
concerned with actual use or practice rather than theory | 실용적인
The concept of practical is relevant to today's discussion.
legitimate /lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/
conforming to the law or rules; justifiable | 합법적인, 정당한
The concept of legitimate is relevant to today's discussion.
revolution /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/
a dramatic change in conditions or methods; an overthrow of government | 혁명
The concept of revolution is relevant to today's discussion.
advantage /ədˈvæntɪdʒ/
a condition giving a superior position | 이점, 유리함
The concept of advantage is relevant to today's discussion.
grasp /ɡræsp/
a firm understanding or comprehension | 이해, 파악
The concept of grasp is relevant to today's discussion.
5 min
Reading
Read the passage with your teacher.
선생님과 함께 지문을 읽어보세요.
In many countries, the cost of higher education is skyrocketing. Some argue that free college would create a more educated workforce and reduce inequality. Others warn that it would lower academic standards and increase taxes for everyone.
3 min
Korean Trap! / 한국인 실수 교정
Common mistakes Korean speakers make.
한국인이 자주 하는 실수를 알아봅시다.
❌ I am satisfied at the result.
✅ I am satisfied with the result.
'satisfied'는 항상 'with'와 함께 씁니다. 한국어 '~에 만족하다'의 영향으로 'at'을 쓰는 실수가 잦습니다.
10 min
Discussion
Share your thoughts with your teacher.
선생님과 의견을 나눠보세요.
- How much does college cost in your country?
- Do you think a college degree is still worth the investment?
- What are the pros and cons of free university education?
- Should students who study harder get more financial support?
- Are there good career paths that do not require a college degree?
Lesson Summary / 수업 요약
Today's Topic: SHOULD COLLEGE BE FREE?
Level: Middle Advanced (M.A)
Review this lesson before your next class! / 다음 수업 전에 복습하세요!