Lesson 57
Should Drugs Be Decriminalized?
Lesson 57
SHOULD DRUGS BE DECRIMINALIZED?
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.
excessive /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/
more than what is normal or necessary | 과도한
The concept of excessive 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.
cunning /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
having skill in achieving goals through deceit | 교활한, 약삭빠른
The concept of cunning is relevant to today's discussion.
paradox /ˈpærədɑːks/
a seemingly contradictory statement that may nonetheless be true | 역설, 모순
The concept of paradox is relevant to today's discussion.
deteriorate /dɪˈtɪriəreɪt/
to become progressively worse | 악화되다
The concept of deteriorate is relevant to today's discussion.
compromise /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
a settlement in which each side makes concessions | 타협, 절충
The concept of compromise 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.
5 min
Reading
Read the passage with your teacher.
선생님과 함께 지문을 읽어보세요.
Portugal decriminalized all drugs in 2001 and saw dramatic drops in drug-related deaths and HIV infections. Should other countries follow suit, or would decriminalization lead to more drug use?
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.
- What is your country's approach to drug policy?
- Do you think drug addiction is a crime or a health issue?
- What are the arguments for and against drug decriminalization?
- Should marijuana be legal?
- How can societies better help people struggling with addiction?
Lesson Summary / 수업 요약
Today's Topic: SHOULD DRUGS BE DECRIMINALIZED?
Level: Middle Advanced (M.A)
Review this lesson before your next class! / 다음 수업 전에 복습하세요!