Lesson 53
The Gig Economy
Lesson 53
THE GIG ECONOMY
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.
discipline /ˈdɪsəplɪn/
the practice of training to obey rules or a code of behavior | 규율, 훈련
The concept of discipline 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.
impossible /ɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not able to occur, exist, or be done | 불가능한
The concept of impossible is relevant to today's discussion.
psyche /ˈsaɪki/
the human soul, mind, or spirit | 정신, 영혼
The concept of psyche is relevant to today's discussion.
accommodate /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/
to provide lodging or adapt to someone's needs | 수용하다, 맞추다
The concept of accommodate 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.
5 min
Reading
Read the passage with your teacher.
선생님과 함께 지문을 읽어보세요.
More people work as freelancers, contractors, and gig workers than ever before. The gig economy offers flexibility and freedom, but often lacks benefits, stability, and fair pay.
3 min
Korean Trap! / 한국인 실수 교정
Common mistakes Korean speakers make.
한국인이 자주 하는 실수를 알아봅시다.
❌ I have interest in the politics.
✅ I have an interest in politics.
추상적인 개념(politics, music, love 등)에는 the를 쓰지 않습니다. 또한 'interest'는 셀 수 있는 명사로 'an'이 필요합니다.
10 min
Discussion
Share your thoughts with your teacher.
선생님과 의견을 나눠보세요.
- Would you prefer a stable job or freelance work?
- What are the advantages of the gig economy?
- Should gig workers receive the same benefits as full-time employees?
- How has technology enabled the gig economy?
- Is the gig economy good or bad for society overall?
Lesson Summary / 수업 요약
Today's Topic: THE GIG ECONOMY
Level: Middle Advanced (M.A)
Review this lesson before your next class! / 다음 수업 전에 복습하세요!