Meeting a New Team in English

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Strategies for Confidence and Clarity

Updated: 2025.12.22

3 min read · Intermediate

Meeting a New Team in English

영어로 일하는 팀을 처음 만날 때

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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?

How did you feel the first time you joined a new team and had to work in English?

처음으로 새 팀에 합류해 영어로 일해야 했을 때 어떤 기분이 드셨나요?

Which part of meeting a new team in English do you find most challenging: listening, speaking, or understanding team culture?

영어를 사용하여 새 팀을 만날 때 가장 어렵게 느껴지는 부분은 무엇인가요? 듣기, 말하기, 아니면 팀 문화 이해 중 어떤 점인가요?

How do you usually try to understand conversations when meetings move very quickly?

회의에서 대화가 매우 빠르게 진행될 때, 보통 어떻게 내용을 이해하려고 하시나요?

What strategies do you use to organize your thoughts before speaking in English at work?

업무 중 영어로 말하기 전에 생각을 정리하기 위해 어떤 전략을 사용하시나요?

How comfortable are you with asking for clarification in meetings? What phrases do you usually use?

회의 중에 다시 설명을 요청하는 것이 얼마나 편하신가요? 보통 어떤 표현을 사용하시나요?

Have you noticed differences between communication styles in your local workplace and English-speaking teams?

국내 직장과 영어권 팀 사이에서 의사소통 방식의 차이를 느낀 적 있으신가요?

What kinds of questions help you build rapport with new colleagues without feeling awkward?

어색하지 않게 새 동료들과 친밀감을 쌓는 데 도움이 되는 질문에는 어떤 것들이 있다고 생각하시나요?

Q10

After reading the article, which strategy do you want to try more actively in your next meeting?

이 글을 읽은 후, 다음 회의에서 더 적극적으로 시도해보고 싶은 전략은 무엇인가요?

Q11

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

expertise

specialized knowledge or skill in a particular field

Example

Her expertise in finance helped the team make better decisions.

Example

The project requires technical expertise as well as communication skills.

commitments

promises or responsibilities that require time and effort

Example

Work commitments sometimes limit personal time.

Example

She balanced family commitments with a demanding career.

outgoing

friendly, confident, and sociable

Example

He is naturally outgoing and enjoys meeting new people.

Example

An outgoing personality can help build strong professional relationships.

rapport

a close and harmonious relationship based on mutual trust

Example

The teacher quickly built rapport with her students.

Example

Building rapport with clients is key to long-term success.

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