미국인들의 말을 알아듣기가 힘들어요.

I have trouble understanding Americans. 

 

Unit 6. Asking Opinions

 

Lesson 12.

 

▶Preview (미리 보기)

Situational Conversation 1

A: How was the meeting last night?

B: As far as I’m concerned, that meeting was a waste of time.

 

Situational Conversation 2

A: I have trouble understanding Americans.

B: Can you pinpoint your problem?

A: I think it’s because they speak so fast.

 

▶Key ｅxpressions (중요 표현)

l      I have trouble understanding Americans. (미국인들의 말을 알아듣기가 힘들어요.)

       = I have difficulty to understand Americans.

       = It’s hard (for me) to understand Americans.

      = I can hardly understand Americans.

 

▶Pattern Drills (문형 연습)

Today’s pattern drills: I have trouble + Gerund (동명사) + Something

                     a 저는 ~을 (동명사)하는데 어려움이 있습니다.

l      I have trouble understanding       Americans.

                             finding                      my wallet

                             speaking                  in English 

                              getting                    a good job

 

▶Questions (질문)

1.      How is your English going on? Do you feel it’s getting better?

2.      What part of English skills do you want to improve most? (English Skills will be speaking, listening, reading and writing.)

3.      What do you want to do if you don’t have trouble speaking in English?

 

▶Sample Answers (샘플 답변)

1.      I feel my English is getting better, but I still have trouble speaking in English fluently.

2.      I want to improve my speaking skill of English.

3.      I want to speak with my foreign friend on the phone.

 

 

<미리 보기 해석>

 

상황 별 회화 1

A: 어젯밤 회의는 어땠어요?

B: 제가 보기에는 시간 낭비였습니다.

 

상황 별 회화 2

A: 미국인들의 말을 알아듣기가 힘들어요.

B: 왜 어려운데요?

A: 너무 말을 빨리 하기 때문인 것 같아요.

(* pinpoint: 꼭 집어 말하다)