[EBS 입트영] "영어 공부가 나를 행복하게 해 주는 이유" 영어로 표현하기 Why Studying English Makes Me Happy

Why Studying English Makes Me Happy
영어 공부가 나를 행복하게 해 주는 이유

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second language   외국어
communicate   소통하다
fluently   유창하게

test prep   시험 준비
work environment   업무 환경
job requirement   직무 자격 조건
study overseas   유학을 가다

diligent   꾸준한
pride   자부심
sense of accomplishment   성취감

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• look for something to do   할 거리를 찾다

I was looking for something to do, when I suddenly thought of English.
I wanted to help, so I looked for something to do.
If you are looking for something to do, I have some chores for you.

• get down on oneself   자책하다, 우울해하다

The more I studied, I started to get down on myself.
You shouldn't get down on yourself because of low score.
I get down on myself whenever my kids get sick.

• going nowhere   전혀 진전이 없는

It felt like my skill level was going nowhere.
The project was going nowhere until that meeting.
If you feel like you are going nowhere, maybe it's time to rest.

* 출처 - EBS 입이 트이는 영어 August 2021 (이현석, 제니퍼 클라이드)