Session 1

 

Let’s Have a Talk

 

1. Do you like your timetable for this semester? How many courses are you taking?

2. How do you get to school? How long does it take?

3. Do you belong to a club or small get-together in PNU?

4. Have you seen the movie Once We Were Us or The King’s Warden? How did you like it?

*Once We Were Us is ‘만약에 우리’ The King’s Warden is ‘왕과 사는 남자’

 

Movie Quotes Every English Learner Should Know

Many English learners want to sound more natural when they speak. A fun way to do this is by learning popular quotes from movies. Let's look at some famous quotes that can help you sound more fluent, and learn a little more about the movies they come from!

 

There's no place like home

This quote is from The Wizard of Oz. In the movie, Dorothy says it to return home after her magical adventure in Oz. Today, people use it when they're glad to be back home after a trip!

 

You're gonna need a bigger boat

This is from the movie Jaws. Police chief Martin Brody says it after seeing the giant shark for the first time, and realizes the small boat they have isn't big enough to catch it. In real life, this quote is used to talk about a problem that's bigger than expected!

 

Nobody puts Baby in a corner

This quote is from the 1987 movie Dirty Dancing. In the movie, dancing teacher Johnny Castle says this to stand up for Frances "Baby" Houseman, who has been treated unfairly. Now, it's used to show support for someone.

 

Just keep swimming

This is from the Disney movie Finding Nemo. The fish Dory says it to stay positive and not give up. People now use it to encourage others to keep going, even when things are hard.

 

Show me the money!

This quote is from the 1996 movie Jerry Maguire. Football player Rod Tidwell shouts it over the phone to his agent, asking for a better deal. Now, people use it when they want to see results, especially in work and business.

 

Using these quotes can help your English sound more natural, and bring a little bit of Hollywood into your conversations!

 

 

1. Are you much of a movie-goer? Have you seen any of the movies mentioned in the article?

2. Do you have a favorite line from a movie, TV show, or book? If you don’t, you could choose one in the article.

3. What movie or show have you seen the most times?

4. Are there any upcoming movies you're excited about?

 

 

 

 

Session 2

 

Let’s Have a Talk

 

1. What do you usually have for breakfast?

2. Have you tried Dujjonku? What was it like? Did you wait in a long line to get it?

3. Do you like doing something trendy; like trying trendy new cafes, clothes, or anything else?

4. Have you ever got something on impulse? Do you have any regrets?

 

 

Survey Finds the Most Annoying Office Habits

Many of us spent a long time working from home during the coronavirus pandemic. And if you're now back in the office you might still be getting used to working in the same space as your colleagues again. Perhaps you're enjoying working around other people — or maybe you're already finding it difficult to put up with their annoying habits! But what is the most annoying thing your colleagues do?

Is it taking your drinks from the fridge, having untidy desks — or maybe even singing while they work?

A jobs company called Robert Half has been finding out.

 

According to the company's survey, American workers' top "pet peeves" — the habits that they find most annoying — are people talking loudly and people gossiping. More than 800 people were surveyed, and 40% said loud talkers annoyed them, while 39% said gossip in the office was their pet peeve. And 36% said they don't like their colleagues' "meeting etiquette." Dawn Fay from Robert Half said some of these habits could make it hard for people to do good work, and affect their relationships with colleagues. She added that, after working from home during the pandemic, some people might even have come back to the office with new annoying habits!

 

So what can we do about loud talkers at work? The answers are simple, according to jobs coach Brandon Smith. He told CNBC you could wear headphones, try speaking about the problem to the loud talker, or — if that doesn't work — tell the boss!

 

 

What’s your pet peeve? Why do you think it bothers you?

*Pet peeve is something you personally hate.

2. When you hear your best friend talked behind your back, what would you do?

3. Why do you think some people gossip about others, especially celebrities?

4. If your roommate bothers you, would you put up with them or talk to them about it?