[Short] Forming Your Own Opinion

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Speak out without hesitation

Updated: 2025.10.24

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[Short] Forming Your Own Opinion

[짧은 지문] 내 생각 자신있게 말하기

Articles

9 Ways to Think More Rationally and Develop Your Own Opinions

Videos

3 Ways to Express Your Thoughts So That Everyone Will Understand You | Alan Alda | Big Think How to Stand Up for Yourself and Speak with Confidence

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?

Is it easy or hard for you to share your opinions in English? Why?

영어로 자신의 의견을 말하는 것이 쉬우신가요, 아니면 어려우신가요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

What kinds of things make you afraid to speak up?

여러분이 말하기를 두려워하게 만드는 상황이나 요인에는 어떤 것이 있나요?

Do you know anyone who speaks their mind with confidence? What do you admire about them?

아는 사람 중 자신 있게 의견을 표현하는 사람이 있나요? 그 사람의 어떤 점이 존경스러우신가요?

What do you usually do to calm yourself before an important meeting or conversation?

중요한 회의나 대화를 앞두고 마음을 진정시키기 위해 보통 무엇을 하시나요?

Have you ever regretted not saying what you really thought? What happened?

하고 싶은 말을 하지 못해 후회해 본 적이 있으신가요? 그때 어떤 일이 있었나요?

Why do you think many people are afraid to express their opinions in public?

많은 사람들이 사람들 앞에서 자신의 의견을 표현하는 것을 두려워하는 이유는 무엇이라고 생각하시나요?

Have you ever changed your opinion after hearing someone else’s point of view? What made you change?

다른 사람의 의견을 들은 후에 여러분의 생각이 바뀐 적이 있으신가요? 무엇이 그렇게 생각을 바뀌게 만들었나요?

Q10

What are some ways to build courage and confidence in expressing yourself at work or school?

직장이나 학교에서 생각을 용기 있고 자신 있게 표현하기 위해서 어떤 방법들이 도움이 된다고 생각하시나요?

Q11

How do you balance listening to others’ opinions while staying true to your own?

다른 사람의 의견을 존중하면서도 자신의 생각을 지키려면 어떻게 균형을 잡아야 한다고 생각하시나요?

Q12

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

perspective

a particular way of thinking about or understanding something; a viewpoint

例句

From her perspective, the decision seemed unfair.

例句

Traveling helps you gain a broader perspective on life.

validation

proof that something is true or acceptable; recognition or approval of someone’s feelings or efforts

例句

The experiment provided validation for the scientist’s theory.

例句

Everyone needs some form of validation from people they care about.

hesitation

a delay in doing or saying something because of uncertainty or fear

例句

After a brief hesitation, he finally spoke up.

例句

She accepted the offer without any hesitation.

*本教材是专爲使用Ringle学习英文的学员设计。

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