Lesson 36
Aging Society — Challenges And Opportunities
Lesson 36
AGING SOCIETY — CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Think critically and share your opinion
3 min
Warm-up
Talk about these questions with your teacher.
선생님과 이야기해 보세요.
- Do you believe the traditional 9-to-5 work model is becoming obsolete?
- What would you pursue professionally if financial security were guaranteed?
4 min
Vocabulary
Listen and repeat after your teacher.
선생님을 따라 읽어보세요.
dilemma /dɪˈlɛmə/
a situation requiring a choice between equally undesirable alternatives | 딜레마, 진퇴양난
The concept of dilemma is relevant to today's discussion.
ambiguous /æmˈbɪɡjuəs/
open to more than one interpretation; unclear | 모호한, 애매한
The concept of ambiguous is relevant to today's discussion.
lottery /ˈlɑːtəri/
a system of raising money by selling numbered tickets for prizes | 복권
The concept of lottery is relevant to today's discussion.
superstition /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
a widely held irrational belief in supernatural influences | 미신
The concept of superstition is relevant to today's discussion.
deteriorate /dɪˈtɪriəreɪt/
to become progressively worse | 악화되다
The concept of deteriorate 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.
skeptical /ˈskɛptɪkəl/
not easily convinced; having doubts | 회의적인
The concept of skeptical is relevant to today's discussion.
5 min
Reading
Read the passage with your teacher.
선생님과 함께 지문을 읽어보세요.
Korea, Japan, and many European countries face rapidly aging populations. Fewer young workers must support more retirees. This demographic shift affects healthcare, pensions, and economic growth.
3 min
Korean Trap! / 한국인 실수 교정
Common mistakes Korean speakers make.
한국인이 자주 하는 실수를 알아봅시다.
❌ The information are very helpful.
✅ The information is very helpful.
'information'은 불가산 명사로 항상 단수 취급합니다. 'pieces of information'으로 수량을 나타냅니다.
10 min
Discussion
Share your thoughts with your teacher.
선생님과 의견을 나눠보세요.
- Is aging population a problem in your country?
- At what age should people retire?
- Should adult children be required to support their elderly parents?
- How can technology help elderly people live independently?
- What can governments do to encourage people to have more children?
Lesson Summary / 수업 요약
Today's Topic: AGING SOCIETY — CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Level: Middle Advanced (M.A)
Review this lesson before your next class! / 다음 수업 전에 복습하세요!