Lesson 59
Digital Detox — Do We Need One?
Lesson 59
DIGITAL DETOX — DO WE NEED ONE?
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.
phenomenon /fɪˈnɑːmɪnɑːn/
a fact or situation observed to exist or happen | 현상
The concept of phenomenon is relevant to today's discussion.
demonstrate /ˈdɛmənstreɪt/
to clearly show the existence or truth of something | 보여주다, 증명하다
The concept of demonstrate 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.
anxiety /æŋˈzaɪəti/
a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease | 불안, 걱정
The concept of anxiety is relevant to today's discussion.
depression /dɪˈprɛʃən/
a mental condition marked by persistent sadness and loss of interest | 우울증
The concept of depression is relevant to today's discussion.
excessive /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/
more than what is normal or necessary | 과도한
The concept of excessive is relevant to today's discussion.
consensus /kənˈsɛnsəs/
general agreement among a group | 합의, 의견일치
The concept of consensus is relevant to today's discussion.
5 min
Reading
Read the passage with your teacher.
선생님과 함께 지문을 읽어보세요.
The average person checks their phone over 100 times a day. Digital detox — deliberately disconnecting from devices — is gaining popularity. But in a world that runs on technology, is it realistic?
3 min
Korean Trap! / 한국인 실수 교정
Common mistakes Korean speakers make.
한국인이 자주 하는 실수를 알아봅시다.
❌ I arrived to the airport on time.
✅ I arrived at the airport on time.
'arrive'는 'at' (작은 장소) 또는 'in' (큰 도시/나라)과 함께 씁니다. 'to'는 쓰지 않습니다.
10 min
Discussion
Share your thoughts with your teacher.
선생님과 의견을 나눠보세요.
- How often do you check your phone?
- Have you ever tried a digital detox?
- Could you survive a week without your smartphone?
- How does constant connectivity affect our relationships?
- What would you do with your time if you had no internet for a month?
Lesson Summary / 수업 요약
Today's Topic: DIGITAL DETOX — DO WE NEED ONE?
Level: Middle Advanced (M.A)
Review this lesson before your next class! / 다음 수업 전에 복습하세요!