[2021.02.03. Wed] 입이 트이는 영어 Online Classes

[Brainstorming] remote video class, socially distanced learning, video conference

 

[Speaking] Talk about online classes that have become common in schools

With the coronavirus crisis dragging on, many schools and homes have held both online and offline classes over the past year. Teachers produced video lessons using various gadgets and gizmos and video editing softwear. Some classes were held in real time using videoconferencing platforms.

 

Students are growing accustomed to this kind of socially distanced learning. Students with good self-directed study habits will be were able to study even more efficiently than before. With videos, they could skip ahead to just the parts they couldn't get a grasp of .

 

Direct messages have also made it easier to ask the teachers some questions. But with classes being held from home, some students aren't hitting the books at all. Some of them have experienced a dip in their academic performances.

 

[Pattern]

Students are growing accustomed to this online class.

I still haven't grown accustomed to living alone.

I soon grew accustomed to the way he talks.

 

Socially distanced learning.

Students have got used to soc

Socially distanced learning is possible in Korea thanks to the advanced technology.

Some people actually prefer socially distanced learning.

 

Some student aren't hitting the books.

I used to go to the library to hit the book.

I usually drink some coffee before I hit the books.

 

[Dialogue]

A: Have your kids attended socially distanced classes because of Covid19?

B: Yes, I think at least half of all classes for the past year have been like that?

A: How are school's online classes?

B: They have thier pros and cons.

A: I supposed to things will return to normal soon with in-person classes?

B: Even so, I think online classes will still be widely used.

 (*in school class 등교 수업)

 

[Composition]

1. 한주가 지나자, 나는 그 프로그램에 익숙해졌다. grow accustomed to

As a week has passed, I have grown accustomed to the program.

-> After a week, I grew accustomed to to the softwear.

 

2. 비대면 학습은 교사들에게도 힘들다 socially distanced learning

Socially distanced learning is tough difficult for teachers, too as well.

 

3. 오늘 저녁은 너무 피곤해서 공부를 못하겠어. hit the book

I am so tired this evening that I can't hit the books.

->I am too tired to hit the books tonight.

 

4. 모든 것이 정상으로 돌아온 이후에도even 나는 마스크를 계속 썼다 return to normal

After everything returned to normal, I kept wearing a mask.

->I continued to wear a mask, even after things returned to normal.

 

5. 대면 수업이 재개된 지는 오래되지 않았다. in-person classes

It hasn't been long to reopen the in-person classes.

->It has't been a long time since the in-person classes were resumed.