Lesson 26
The Rise Of Minimalism
Lesson 26
THE RISE OF MINIMALISM
Think critically and share your opinion
3 min
Warm-up
Talk about these questions with your teacher.
선생님과 이야기해 보세요.
- What aspect of today's topic challenges your existing assumptions the most?
- If you could change one thing about how society approaches this issue, what would it be?
4 min
Vocabulary
Listen and repeat after your teacher.
선생님을 따라 읽어보세요.
permanent /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
lasting or intended to last indefinitely | 영구적인
The concept of permanent is relevant to today's discussion.
rhetoric /ˈrɛtərɪk/
the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing | 수사학, 웅변술
The concept of rhetoric is relevant to today's discussion.
sophisticated /səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/
having refined worldly knowledge; highly developed and complex | 세련된, 정교한
The concept of sophisticated is relevant to today's discussion.
appearance /əˈpɪrəns/
the outward look or aspect of someone or something | 외모, 외관
The concept of appearance is relevant to today's discussion.
cunning /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
having skill in achieving goals through deceit | 교활한, 약삭빠른
The concept of cunning is relevant to today's discussion.
overspending /ˌoʊvərˈspɛndɪŋ/
spending more money than one can afford | 과소비
The concept of overspending is relevant to today's discussion.
anxiety /æŋˈzaɪəti/
a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease | 불안, 걱정
The concept of anxiety is relevant to today's discussion.
5 min
Reading
Read the passage with your teacher.
선생님과 함께 지문을 읽어보세요.
Minimalism is a lifestyle movement that encourages people to own fewer things and focus on experiences rather than possessions. Followers say it reduces stress, saves money, and is better for the environment. Critics call it a privilege of the wealthy.
3 min
Korean Trap! / 한국인 실수 교정
Common mistakes Korean speakers make.
한국인이 자주 하는 실수를 알아봅시다.
❌ I am accustomed with the cold weather.
✅ I am accustomed to the cold weather.
'accustomed'는 항상 'to'와 함께 씁니다. 'used to'와 같은 의미입니다.
10 min
Discussion
Share your thoughts with your teacher.
선생님과 의견을 나눠보세요.
- Do you consider yourself a minimalist or a maximalist?
- What possessions could you not live without?
- Do you think owning fewer things makes people happier?
- Is minimalism practical for families with children?
- How does consumer culture affect the environment?
Lesson Summary / 수업 요약
Today's Topic: THE RISE OF MINIMALISM
Level: Middle Advanced (M.A)
Review this lesson before your next class! / 다음 수업 전에 복습하세요!