Business and Workplace Series EP 11: "Debating and Expressing Opinions in Korean"

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Episode 11: "Debating and Expressing Opinions in Korean"

Today’s episode is all about debating and expressing opinions in Korean.

[1: Key Vocabulary ]

Host:
"Here are some important words for debates and discussions:

  • 의견 (uigyeon) – Opinion
  • 찬성 (chanseong) – Agreement/Support
  • 반대 (bandae) – Disagreement/Opposition
  • 이유 (iyu) – Reason
  • 논의 (nonui) – Discussion






[ 2: Useful Phrases ]


“Here are some essential phrases for expressing your opinions and debating in Korean:

Stating Your Opinion:

  • '제 생각에는...' (Je saenggakeneun...) – In my opinion...
  • '저는 동의합니다.' (Jeoneun donguihamnida.) – I agree.
  • '저는 반대합니다.' (Jeoneun bandaehamnida.) – I disagree.

Explaining Your Reasoning:

  • '그 이유는...' (Geu iyuneun...) – The reason is...
  • '예를 들어...' (Yereul deureo...) – For example...

Acknowledging Other Perspectives:

  • '좋은 의견입니다.' (Joeun uigyeon-imnida.) – That’s a good point.
  • '반대 의견도 이해합니다.' (Bandae uigyeondo ihaehamnida.) – I understand the opposing view.


[3: Practice Dialogue]

Scenario: Debating Remote Work

You:
제 생각에는 재택근무가 더 효율적입니다.
(Je saenggakeneun jaetaekgeunmuga deo hyoyuljeog-imnida.) – In my opinion, remote work is more efficient.

Colleague:
저는 반대합니다. 사무실에서 일하는 것이 더 효과적이라고 생각합니다.
(Jeoneun bandaehamnida. Samusil-eseo ilhaneun geosi deo hyogwajeog-irago saenggakhamnida.) – I disagree. I think working in the office is more effective.

You:
그 이유는, 재택근무를 하면 시간과 비용을 절약할 수 있기 때문입니다.
(Geu iyuneun, jaetaekgeunmureul hamyeon sigan-gwa biyongeul jeoryakhal su itgi ttaemun-imnida.) – The reason is that remote work saves time and costs.

Colleague:
좋은 의견입니다. 하지만 팀워크가 약해질 수도 있습니다.
(Joeun uigyeon-imnida. Hajiman timwork-ga yakhaejil sudo itseumnida.) – That’s a good point, but teamwork could weaken.


“Fantastic work today! Thank you for joining me. Keep practicing, exploring, and growing your Korean skills. Goodbye!”


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