Lesson 51
Tradition Vs Modernity
Lesson 51
TRADITION VS MODERNITY
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.
trivial /ˈtrɪviəl/
of little value or importance | 사소한, 하찮은
The concept of trivial 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.
substantial /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth | 상당한, 실질적인
The concept of substantial is relevant to today's discussion.
vibrant /ˈvaɪbrənt/
full of energy and enthusiasm | 활기찬, 생동감 있는
The concept of vibrant 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.
rationale /ˌræʃəˈnæl/
a set of reasons or logical basis for an action | 근거, 논리적 이유
The concept of rationale 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.
5 min
Reading
Read the passage with your teacher.
선생님과 함께 지문을 읽어보세요.
As the world modernizes rapidly, traditional customs and values are fading. Some embrace change as progress, while others fight to preserve their cultural heritage. Can tradition and modernity coexist?
3 min
Korean Trap! / 한국인 실수 교정
Common mistakes Korean speakers make.
한국인이 자주 하는 실수를 알아봅시다.
❌ I want to go to the somewhere quiet.
✅ I want to go somewhere quiet.
'somewhere'는 부사이므로 앞에 'the'나 전치사 'to'가 불필요합니다. 'go somewhere'로 충분합니다.
10 min
Discussion
Share your thoughts with your teacher.
선생님과 의견을 나눠보세요.
- Which Korean traditions do you think should be preserved?
- Has modernization improved life in Korea?
- What traditional practices have already disappeared?
- Can a country be modern and traditional at the same time?
- What would you tell your grandchildren about life in Korea today?
Lesson Summary / 수업 요약
Today's Topic: TRADITION VS MODERNITY
Level: Middle Advanced (M.A)
Review this lesson before your next class! / 다음 수업 전에 복습하세요!