Lesson 31
Expressions Related To Economics And Finance 2
Lesson 31
EXPRESSIONS RELATED TO ECONOMICS AND FINANCE 2
Practice English with your teacher
3 min
Warm-up
Talk about these questions with your teacher.
선생님과 이야기해 보세요.
- Have you ever had to tighten your belt during a difficult financial period? What did you cut back on first?
경제적으로 어려운 시기에 허리띠를 졸라맨 적이 있나요? 가장 먼저 무엇을 줄였나요? - Do you think it is better to save a nest egg for the future or invest your money in the stock market? Why?
미래를 위해 비상금을 모으는 것과 주식 시장에 투자하는 것 중 어느 쪽이 낫다고 생각하나요? 이유는요?
3 min
Key Vocabulary
Learn these words from today's lesson.
오늘 레슨의 주요 단어를 배워봅시다.
bull market
A period when stock prices are rising and investor confidence is high 강세장, 상승장
Many new investors entered the stock market during the bull market of 2024.
bear market
A period when stock prices are falling and pessimism is widespread 약세장, 하락장
During a bear market, experienced investors often look for bargain stocks to buy.
liquid assets
Money or possessions that can be quickly and easily converted into cash 유동 자산
Financial advisors recommend keeping enough liquid assets to cover three months of expenses.
cut corners
To reduce costs or effort, often by sacrificing quality 비용을 줄이다, 대충 처리하다
The company cut corners on production, and the quality of their products suffered as a result.
cash cow
A business or product that generates a steady, reliable flow of income 수익원, 효자 상품
Their subscription service became a real cash cow, bringing in millions every quarter.
bottom line
The final total of profit or loss; also used to mean the most important point 최종 수익, 핵심 요점
The bottom line is that we need to increase sales by 20% to stay profitable this year.
3 min
Korean Trap! / 한국인 실수 교정
Common mistakes Korean speakers make.
한국인이 자주 하는 실수를 알아봅시다.
❌ "Our company is now in red because of the recession."
✅ "Our company is now in the red because of the recession."
한국어로는 '적자'라고 간단히 말하지만, 영어에서 'in the red'는 반드시 관사 the를 포함한 고정 표현입니다. 마찬가지로 흑자를 뜻하는 'in the black'도 the를 빠뜨리면 안 됩니다. 경제·금융 관용 표현은 관사까지 하나의 덩어리로 외우는 것이 중요합니다.
5 min
Discussion
Share your thoughts with your teacher.
선생님과 의견을 나눠보세요.
- How would you apply what you learned today?
오늘 배운 것을 어떻게 활용하시겠어요? - What was the most useful part of this lesson?
이 수업에서 가장 유용한 부분은 무엇이었나요? - Can you think of a real situation where you would use this?
이것을 사용할 실제 상황을 생각해 볼 수 있나요? - What would you like to practice more?
더 연습하고 싶은 것은 무엇인가요?
Lesson Summary / 수업 요약
Today's Topic: EXPRESSIONS RELATED TO ECONOMICS AND FINANCE 2
Level: Vocabulary (VOC)
Review this lesson before your next class! / 다음 수업 전에 복습하세요!