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#7 I’m in Dialogue How’s your new job? I’m in trouble. What do you mean? It’s very difficult and time-consuming. Example I’m in shock. I’m in a hurry. I’m in love with you. I’m in horror. I’m in trouble. I’m in distress. 괴로운 상태에요. I’m in a dilemma. I’m in good shape. 건강한 상태에요. I’m in need of help. I’m in the mood for singing.
#6 I’m now able to Dialogue I had knee surgery a few weeks ago. Really? How are you feeling? I’m now able to walk. It sounds like you’re making a quick recovery. Example I’m now able to drive a car. I’m now able to send emails. I’m now able to apply for jobs. I’m now able to walk. I’m now able to get online. I’m now able to take time off. 이제 휴가를 낼 수 있어요. I’m now able to borrow books. I’m now able to check out book..
#5 I’m just about to Dialogue Can I have a snack? No. I’m just about to make dinner. What are we having? Spaghetti and meatballs. Example I’m just about to leave. I’m just about to get going. 막 가려던 참이에요. I’m just about to go to bed. I’m just about to make dinner. I’m just about to go shopping. I’m just about to mow the lawn. I’m just about to give him a call. I’m just about to board my flight. I’m just about to fini..
#47 Dealing with Conflicts 2 Key Word dog-eat-dog: used to describe a situation in which people will do anything to be successful (골육상쟁하듯) 치열하게 다투는, 냉혹하게 사리사욕을 추구하는, 인정사정없는 It is a dog-eat-dog world out there, some people will even betray a friend to succeed. Paper business is dog eat dog. at all costs: no matter the risks or difficulties 어떤 희생을 치르더라도, 기어코 We have to finish this report tonight at all costs. get on the good ..
#46 Dealing with Conflicts 1 Key Word conflict: an active disagreement between people with opposing opinions or principles His views brought him into conflict with the team leader. call someone in: request that someone come to have a talk The manager called him in for a private meeting. Feedback Original: At that time, I was more skillful than him. Better: At that time, I had more skills than him. Original: He didn't share ..
#45 Collaborating with Co-workers 2 Key Word lunchoen: a formal lunch The CEO hosted a luncheon for the managers. hold the aces: be in control of everything We are holding all the aces in this negotiation. buy time: do something in order to have more time. 시간을 벌다. James tried to buy time by telling his boss that he was sick. blank check: check that has been signed, but does not have the amount of money written in on it 백지 수표 His a..
#44 Collaborating with Co-workers 1 Key Word can’t stand: hate someone or something My aunt cannot stand her new office. come by: visit a place for a short time We came by to see the new computers. take a look: look at with attention The team leader wants to take a look at your report. biased: showing an unreasonable like or dislike for a person based on personal opinions He gave a biased report during the meeting. just a second: ..
#43 Organizational Structure 2 Key Word be transferred to ~: change to a different job, team, place of work, etc. After a year, he was transferred to another department. in a nutshell: briefly summarize something. 간단히 말해서 She explained the matter to us in a nutshell. What went wrong? In a nutshell, evrything. get down to the business: begin to get serious; to get down to work 본론으로 들어가다. (거두절미하고) 주요 안건에 대해 논의하다. 진지하게 논의하다. Now..
#42 Organizational Structure 1 Key Word organization chart: 조직도 work culture: 기업 문화 I suspect that...: I think, I guess 처럼 쓰인다. 가능성 높을 때도 낮을 때도 쓴다. I suspect that I’ll be transferred to another team. I suspect that he’ll get promoted this year. I suspect that my boss will retire soon. I might as well...: 강제적으로 어떤 상황에 처했을 때, 자신에게 다른 선택지는 없을 시, ~할 수도 있지. 라는 느낌으로 사용. 주로 부정적으로 사용. I might as well resign from my position. (회사에서 강제..
#41 Welcoming Visitors 2 Key Word professionally dressed: wearing a suit – slacks or skirt, button shirt, and a matching jacket A professionally dressed man came to our office. walk into: enter something by walking The family walked into the restaurant and sat down. go the extra mile: do more than one is required to do to reach a goal. 다른 일도 더 하라는 뜻 I like doing business with that company; they always go the extra mile...

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