Belonging in the United States

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Updated: 2025.06.26

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Belonging in the United States

아직도 낯선 나라 미국

Articles

What It Means To Be Asian in America

Videos

Korean Women Talk About Growing Up In The US 미국 / 호주 교포에게 물어본 교포로서의 삶

Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

Have you ever learned a new language? What was difficult about it?

새로운 언어를 배워본 적이 있으신가요? 어떤 점이 어려우셨나요?

How do you think learning two languages at the same time can be helpful?

두 가지 언어를 동시에 배우는 것이 어떻게 도움이 될 수 있다고 생각하세요?

Would you consider raising a child in a foreign country? What sorts of things might you consider before doing so?

외국에서 아이를 키우는 것을 고려해 볼 생각이 있으신가요? 그렇게 하기 전에 어떤 점을 생각해 봐야 할까요?

Do you think language is the most challenging aspect of moving to a new country? Why or why not?

새로운 나라로 이주할 때 언어가 가장 어려운 부분이라고 생각하시나요? 왜 또는 왜 그렇지 않나요?

Why do you think the writer doesn’t feel comfortable speaking English with their parents?

화자가 부모와 영어로 대화하는 것이 불편한 이유는 무엇이라고 생각하시나요?

What do you think it means to belong somewhere? Does it mean you look like the other people there? Does it mean you sound like them? Explain.

어딘가에 소속된다는 것은 어떤 의미라고 생각하세요? 그곳의 다른 사람들과 외모가 닮았다는 뜻인가요? 아니면 그들이 하는 말과 비슷한 말을 한다는 뜻일까요? 설명해 주세요.

What do you think is most important when it comes to friendship? Why?

우정에서 가장 중요한 것은 무엇이라고 생각하세요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

Q10

What do you like most about learning a language? What do you dislike?

언어를 배울 때 가장 마음에 드는 점은 무엇인가요? 또한 마음에 들지 않는 점은 무엇인가요?

Q11

What does the phrase “mother tongue” mean? Why do you think it’s called a “mother tongue?”

“모국어"라는 것은 어떤 의미일까요? 왜 “모국어”라고 불린다고 생각하시나요?

Q12

If you could live in a different country for one year, where would you go and why?

1년 동안 다른 나라에서 살 수 있다면 어디로 가고 싶고, 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

Q13

The writer says that language learning is a lifelong journey. Do you agree? Why or why not?

화자는 언어 학습은 평생의 여정이라고 말합니다. 여러분도 이에 동의하시나요? 왜 또는 왜 그렇지 않나요?

Q14

If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

Expressions

disruptive

causing problems or interruptions that stop something from continuing smoothly

Example

The student's disruptive behavior made it hard for others to concentrate in class.

Example

The loud construction noise was so disruptive that I couldn't focus on my work.

valiant

showing courage and determination, especially in difficult situations

Example

The firefighter made a valiant effort to save the people trapped in the burning building.

Example

She showed a valiant spirit when she stood up for her friend against the bullies.

articulate

able to express thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively

Example

He is very articulate and explains difficult concepts in an easy way.

Example

She practiced her speech many times to sound more articulate in front of the audience.

grasp

to understand something fully; to hold something firmly

Example

It took me a while to grasp the meaning of the poem.

Example

He grasped my hand tightly as we crossed the busy street.

impractical

not useful or realistic for a particular situation

Example

Wearing high heels to go hiking is completely impractical.

Example

His idea of building a house on water sounded interesting but impractical.

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