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7회차 Exposition 짧은 질문에 대답하기
What kind of music do you like and when do you usually listen to it?
"오늘은 단순한 정보를 묻는 짧은 질문에 어떻게 대답할지에 관해 배우는 시간입니다."
OPIc Strategy
1. 단편적인 정보 한가지만을 대답에 사용하면 좋은 점수를 받을 수 없다.그와 연관된 이야기(relevant talk)를 풀어나가야 한다. 예) What do you like to do on weekends? 라는 질문에,
단순히 I like to read. 라고 대답하기보다는 그와 연관된, 무엇을what, 언제when, 누구와who, 어떻게how, 왜why (5Ws) 라는 항목을 스스로 질문해 가며 덧붙이도록 한다.
2. 주제에서 벗어나면 산만한 대답이 되므로 주의한다.
꼬리에 꼬리를 물고 논리적으로 연결시켜 나가자.

답변에 포함할 요소들
1. What’s your favorite music genre?
2. Why do you like that kind of music?
3. When do you usually listen to it?
4. Where do you listen to it?

Useful Expressions
1. Genres
classical music, hip-hop, rock, heavy metal(s), country, western, K-pop(한국가요)
a) "I like classical music." 라고 간단히 하지 말고,
"I like all kinds of music and especially I like classical music."
b) I like almost all kinds of music.
c) Whatever they say, music is my life!
그 누가 뭐라 하든지, 음악은 제 인생입니다.
2. Why do you like that kind of music?
a) It makes me feel brand new.
b) I like hip hops because I feel they keep me out of trouble.
* keep out of trouble 문제를 해결하다
c) Music is rejuvenating and soothing.
* rejuvenate 다시 젊어지게 하다 soothe 가라앉히다 참고: a soothing music 마음을 가라앉히
d)The lyrics of K-pop always touch my soul. 한국 가요의 가사가 내 영혼을 적셔준다. (감동을 준다)
3. When do you listen to it?
I usually listen to slow music at night; on the other hand, I like to listen to fast music while I am driving.
4. Where do you listen to it?
I love to listen to rock music when I am running outside.
*정답: I love fast music while working out at the gym.
Possible Answers

I like classical music, especially I love listening to Cello music.
I usually listen to it when I get stress from work.
On the way back home, I listen to Yoyoma, then I feel much better.

모범답안
I like almost all kinds of music except heavy metals because they're a little too noisy for me. I especially love to listen to classical music while reading a book at night. For me, classical pieces sooth my soul and helps me to relax. On the other hand, I like to listen to hip-hop music while I am driving to work. I feel like hip-hop makes me happy, especially early in the morning.
* except~ ~은 제외하고 piece (음악 등의) 작품 한편 on the other hand 반면에

BONUS 답안
Q: You like chatting on the phone. Who do you talk with? What kinds of things do you talk about?
A:I try to call my mother at least once a day. We just talk about what's going on in our lives, plan birthday parties for family members, or any problems we might be having. It's hard to say how long we talk on average because some days it's just five minutes, but it can also last an hour or more. I'd say 30 minutes is a good guess.
* at least 적어도 it's hard to say~ ~라고 단정짓기는 어렵다

I'd say 30 minutes is a good guess. 제 생각에 한 30분 정도 하는 것 같아요.

WRAP-UP
*Exposition은 원어민도 어려워하는 부분이다. 미리 숙지해 가고 많은 연습을 꼭 해야 하는 부분이다. * 질문자가 궁금해 할 부분을 미리 예상하여 답변에 포함시키면 short question에 short answer로 끝내지 않을 수 있게 된다. * 우선적으로 질문에 대한 답변을 하지만, 질문에 답한 이후 상대방이 바로 다시 물을 수 있는 질문을 생각하여, 그 예상되는 질문에 답한다는 생각으로 꼬리에 꼬리를 물고 이야기를 만들어 나간다. * 이때, 주의할 것은 너무 이야기의 흐름이 벗어나서 질문에 대한 direct answer이외에 더 많은 것을 얘기하면 안 된다는 점이다.

참고: Outline of today's answer
1st step: answer to the question
2nd step: relevant talk 1
3rd step: relevant talk 2
예)Q: What kind of music do you like and when do you usually listen to it?
A: I like classical music. And I like to listen to it when I go to bed. (x)
A: I love almost every kind of music, but most of all, I love hip-hop. Whenever I listen to it, I feel so much energy and want to dance to the beat. That's why I love to listen to hip-hop in the afternoon when I feel really tired and sleepy at work. Working on the computer makes me tired always, but when I turn on the groovy hip-hops I become alive in a minute.....(0)

6회차 활동 묘사Tell me what kinds of things you like to do on weekends. Could you describe a typical Sunday in detail for me? 오늘의 주제는 "Description of daily routine activity" 입니다.
OPIc Strategy
1. In present tense 현재 시제로 말하기
2. In chronological order 시간 순서대로 말하기
3. When to stop or pause 말하는 중간에 적절히 쉬어주기
4. Memorize the terms needed. 하루의 일과에 관련된 표현 외우기
5. 너무 개인적인 이야기는 피하기

답변에 포함할 요소들
In chronological order
1. What do you do in the morning?
2. During and after lunch time?
3. During and after dinner time?
4. At night?
답변에서 어떤 요소를 체크하려고 하는 것인지 역으로 생각하여 답변하도록 합시다.

1. What do you do in the morning?
a) My day begins at 6 A.M.
b) An average workday begins with some kind of morning meeting.
c) Usually I wake up early in the morning.
d) The first thing I do every morning is taking a cold shower.
e) I never skip breakfast because it's an important meal in the day.
*skip 건너뛰다, 거르다
2. During and after lunch time?
a) I have a short nap right after having lunch.
b) So often I don't have time to eat lunch because I am so(too) busy.
3. Dinner and night time
a) During the week, I work out in the morning; but on weekends, it's late afternoon.
b) We have hearty dinner and then we have time to discuss something light.
* hearty 푸짐한 discuss something light 가벼운 주제로 이야기하다

중급자의 동영상 Review
Q: Tell me what kind of things you like to do on weekends. You could describe a typical Sunday in detail for me.
A: When I wake up in the morning on Sunday, I go out for jogging.
And then I go out to have lunch with my girl friend.
I try to go to different places every week.
And then, sometime I go shopping, because it's hard to go shopping during weekdays. 좀 더 구체적으로!
Finally, I come back home about 8 o'clock and take rest in my room.
*Weal point: 반복되는 표현은 피하기.전체적으로 잘 되었지만, 더 구체적으로 쓰는 것이 필요하다.

모범답안
Usually, I wake up early on Sundays to make breakfast for my family.
After that, my wife and I take the kids out to visit relatives for lunch, or go to a movie.
If the weather's nice, we go to a park.
I love my Sunday afternoon naps; it's the only thing I absolutely must do every Sunday.
Sometimes I sleep in the backyard in my hammock.
We don't really have a sit-down dinner on Sunday nights.
Sometimes my wife whips something up, or we just order pizza. After that, we help the kids with their homework.
If everyone finishes all their chores early, we like to watch a DVD or play a board game together.
*on Sundays = on every Sunday 매주 일요일마다take someone out 데리고 나가다
go to a movie 영화를 보러 가다hammock 그물침대sit-down dinner 정식 저녁 식사
whip something up 휙휙 젓다, 간단히 요리해 먹다chore 허드레 일, 집안 일

BONUS 답안
Q: What do you do at work on a typical day?
A: An average work day for me usually begins with some kind of morning meeting.
Sometimes it is a department meeting and sometimes it's a project or client meeting.
After that, I don't have much time to get work done, because I get caught up on email. 적절한 연결사 사용하기!
Finally, after lunch, I can get some work done.
Naturally, first I work on projects with the closest deadline, but I try to work on a few different things during the day so it doesn't get too boring.
*closest deadline 가장 가까운 시일에 있는 마감일
" You should know when to stop or pause! 말하면서 적절하게 문장과 문장 사이에 pause를 주는 것은 머뭇거리는 것과 다릅니다. 듣는 사람이 하루의 일과를 시간 순으로 잘 이해할 수 있도록 돕기 때문에 오히려 효과적인 말하기가 됩니다."

WRAP-UP
Routine을 설명하는 답변에서 어떤 요소를 체크할까?
1. 현재시제를 제대로 사용하는가
2. 시간 순으로, 적절하게 부사를 잘 사용하여 차근차근 설명하는가
3. 적절하게 pause를 주어 듣는 사람이 쉽게 이해할 수 있도록 말하는가
**주의할 점: 이런 유형에서는 너무 많은 주관적인 의견을 넣는 것은 피하자.

5회차 장소 묘사
Can you describe one of your favorite restaurants? Tell me as many details as possible.
" 오늘은 '가장 좋아하는 장소'에 관해 묘사하는 방법을 배워보는 시간입니다. 레스토랑, 회사, 집 등 자주 가는 장소에 관해 묘사하라는 질문은 빈출 되므로 미리 준비하도록 합시다."

OPIc Strategy
1. 전체에서 부분으로!
2. 바깥에서 안으로!
3. 5 senses를 이용한 묘사 (see, hear, smell, touch, taste)
4. Memorize the terms for more detailed description.

TIP
장소를 묘사할 때에는 특히 큰 그림에서 작은 그림으로 순서를 정하여 차례대로 하는 것이 좋습니다.

답변에 포함할 요소들
1. 위치 Location & 환경 Environment
2. 규모 Size & 인기도 Popularity
3. 내부 분위기 Atmosphere(Ambiance) & 인테리어 Interior
4. 음식 맛 Taste of foods & 서비스 Service

Useful Expressions
1. 위치 Location & 환경 Environment
a) The restaurant is perfectly located in the middle of downtown.
그 식당은 시내 한복판에 있다.
b) It is located at the ground floor of ABC Hotel.
ABC 호텔의 1층에 있다. *참고: (영국, 호주) ground floor 1층 1st floor 2층
c)I am not sure about the exact location but it is near City Hall
장소는 잘 모르지만, 시청 근처에 있다.

2. 규모 Size & 인기도 Popularity
a) The restaurant can seat up to 150 people.
b) It has outside dining which can accommodate up to 250 for a reception.
* accommodate 수용하다 reception 피로연
c) Due to the popularity of the restaurant, reservations are highly recommended.
*due to~ ~때문에 reservation 예약
3. 내부 분위기 Atmosphere & 인테리어 Interior
a) It has lively décor and a friendly atmosphere.
*lively 생동감 있는 décor =decoration
b) The experienced waiters surely know how to handle the table.
*handle the table 웨이터들의 매너가 좋고 서비스를 잘 할 때 쓰는 표현
d) It has impressive large wall decorations.

4. 음식 맛 Taste of foods & 서비스 Service
a) This restaurant is well known for its selection of fine Chinese dishes.
*be well known for~ ~로 유명한 selection 선택의 폭 fine 훌륭한 dish 음식
b) You can enjoy authentic Korean dishes.
*authentic 정통의, 진품의

Possible Answers
중급자의 동영상 Review
My favorite restaurant is a Italian restaurant which is around my house.
It's such a small restaurant that it has only 7 to 8 tables in the restaurant .
There are always some people having fresh dishes.
The restaurant has a terrace and people can sit outside.
I like the food and atmosphere of the restaurant so much.
* 단어 반복 사용은 피하도록 하자. 좀 더 자세히 음식을 소개하면 더 좋을 것이다. 어떤 분위기인지도 더욱 구체적으로 설명해보자.
Touch 5 senses more!

모범답안
My favorite restaurant is Ming Dynasty and it serves authentic Chinese food.
The main location is in the middle of downtown, just across the street from City Hall. Location
It has a very lively décor and a friendly atmosphere and especially, its wall décor is superb. Atmosphere
It seats about 250 people, but every time I go there it is completely packed. Size & Popularity
It is a great place to go with a group because it has huge tables.
The waiters are experts at making Chinese wine recommendations to go with any meal. Service
*Ming 명조 시대의just across~ ~바로 건너편에 superb 최고의 completely packed 꽉 들어찬
go with~ ~와 잘 어울리다
듣는 사람으로 하여금 가보고 싶게 만들 정도로 구체적으로 묘사해보자!

BONUS 답안
Q: Can you describe your fitness center?
A: I've started working out at the new Texas Fitness Center at Trade Tower intersection. Location
It's brand new so everything is quite nice. Overall atmosphere
They have big TVs that you can watch while you work out and there are always trainers walking around and helping people. People
But the nicest thing of all is the Olympic-size swimming pool!Favorite thing
It's quite expensive to buy a membership to the pool, but for me it's worth every penny.
*intersection 교차로brand new 새로운work out 운동하다

it's worth every penny. 가치가 있다. 돈이 아깝지 않다.
*위와 같이 특징적인 점을 잡아서 묘사하는 것도 좋다.

WRAP-UP
장소를 묘사할 때에는....
1.큰 그림에서 작은 그림으로! 듣는 사람이 잘 따라올 수 있게!
2. 가능한 한 오감(5 senses)을 자극시킬 것! 듣는 사람이 몰입할 수 있게!

4회차 사물 묘사
Describe one of the products that your company produces. Give me as many details as possible.

OPIc Strategy
Survey할 때, 자신이 잘 답변할 수 있는, 준비된 주제에 표시를 해야 한다.
OPIc Strategy
Stratgey 1. Memorize the specific terms! 미리 답변에 필요한 용어를 암기하자!
Stratgey 2. Specific description 구체적인 묘사가 필요하다
Stratgey 3. Orderly description 일정한 순서를 가지고 묘사하자!

답변에 포함할 요소들
1. 제품 이름, 용도 Name and usage
2. 제품의 특징 What is the main feature of the product?
3. 제품의 장점 What is the merit of the product?
4. 제품의 중요도 The importance of the product in the company.
*feature 은 보통 객관적인 제품의 특징을 가리키고, benefit(merit)는 그 feature로 인해서 얻을 수 있는 좋은 점을 일컫는다.

Useful Expressions
1. Name
a) My company’s main product is ~
b) Our company’s most popular product is AAAA USB flash drive.
c) We produce durable backpacks made of water and tear-resistant Polyester fabric.
*durable 오래 가는 tear 찢다 -resistant ~방지의

2. Features
a) Our products are highly known for fashionable.
b) The product is the smallest one on the market right now.
C) It is all-weather proof.
*proof ~을 견디는 all-weather proof 사계절용bullet-proof 방탄water-proof 방수

3. Merit & Importance
a) Our products are extremely selling well.
TIP! "It sells like hotcakes."과 같은 표현은 너무 informal하기 때문에 인터뷰 상황에서는 쓰지 않는 것이 좋다.

b) We consistently emphasize the highest standards to ensure that each product is made of durable materials, with quality workmanship.
*consistently 지속적으로, 끊임없이 emphasize 강조하다 workmanship 장인 정신

Possible Answers
중급자의 동영상 Review
My company is advertising company. We make commercial advertisement for the clients. Mostly we make ads for the apparel and fashion industry. My company makes very creative ads. We won many prizes because we try every new and innovative design to our ads. Many clients want us to make very trendy ads to impress the consumers.
client 구체적인 요청을 하는 고객 cf) customer 일반적인 고객
innovative 혁신적인 trendy 첨단의, 유행의
Weak point: Be more specific!
깊고 구체적인 설명 혹은 예시가 더 필요하다. (어떻게 창의적인 광고?)

모범답안
My company’s main product is the ‘Andre Lee’ line of pure sheepskin jackets. 제품소개
They are known for being fashionable as well as practical. Benefit
Our leather jackets are endorsed by the world's famous fashion designer, Andre Lee and of course he helped design them. Feature
Also, our products are completely all-weatherproof even though they are made out of soft and thin sheep skin. Feature
They are extremely selling well in Europe and Australia as well as North America. In fact, they are our top-selling product of all time. Importance
* line 제품군 sheep skin 양가죽(무스탕) be known for ~로 알려져 있다 A as well as B B 뿐만 아니라 A도endorse 서명하다sell well 잘 팔리다top-selling product 가장 잘 팔리는 제품

BONUS 답안
My company produces high-end luxury luggage products. 제품소개
We made a name for ourselves by being the first on the market to make durable custom-made luggage capable of transporting your finest suits without wrinkling them, guaranteed. Feature & Benefit
These days we've branched out, but we are still known for superior durability and convenience. Importance
*high-end 최고급의make a name 명성을 얻다custom-made 주문 생산으로 만든guarantee 보증하다branch out 지사를 내다superior 최고의convenience 편의성
**Specific, Vivid, Orderly Description을 하여 듣는 사람이 그 물건을 갖고 싶을 정도로 묘사해보자!
WRAP-UP
1. Memorize the terms beforehand.
2. Specific & vivid description
3. Orderly description: name -> feature -> merit -> importance

3회차 인물 묘사
Do you have a colleague who is very close with you? Describe him or her in as much as detail as possible.

Today's Objectives!
1. Learn how to describe people around you!
For example, boss, colleague, parents, best friend, neighbors etc.
2.성격이나 외모를 묘사하는 어휘(형용사)를 암기한다.Try to memorize the terms and words(adjectives) to describe other people.
3. 인물을 더욱 생생하게 묘사한다. Try to get the ability to describe other people vividly!
4. 객관적인 묘사가 더 좋다. Objective description is preferable.

답변에 포함할 요소들
1. 어떤 팀에서 무슨 일을 하는 동료인가?
The department or team where he/she's working
His or her role in the company
2. 처음 알게 된 시기
How I first met them.
3. 특징이 되는 점 - 성격 혹은 외모
Describe him/ her distinctive personality or appearance.
4. 내가 좋아하는 점
What I like most about him or her.
묘사하는 요소들과 개인적으로 좋아하는 이유를 연결하여 논리적인 답변을 해보자.

Useful Expressions
1. 어떤 팀에서 무슨 일 하는 동료? Which team? Role?
She currently works in the accounting department.
He is in the same department as me.
*2 년 선배 She is two years my senior. She is my senior by two years.
*1 년 후배 He is one year my junior. He is my junior by one year.
*입사 동기 We started working in the same year.
2. 만난 계기 When or where we first met
I first met him at the company’s year-end party.(송년회)
During the orientation, we first met.
3. Vivid description
a) She is in her early/mid/late twenties.
묘사 예시
b) She has a dimple deep on her left cheek that shows when she smiles and laughs.
c) He is always ready to help anyone in any situation.
*be ready to ~할 준비가 되어있다
d) As I said earlier, she is easy to get along with.
*as I said earlier 아까 말했듯이
e) My boss's strict about getting the work done, but otherwise he's very lenient and understanding and sometimes I consider him as my role model.
* strict 엄격한 get the work done 일을 마무리하다 lenient 온화한 understanding 이해심이 많은
f) I can say my friend is a level headed man and I consider him as my role model.
*level headed 사리 분별력이 있는
4. 내가 좋아하는 점은?
She shows positive attitude toward everything.
That's what I like her most.

중급자의 동영상 Review
Q: Do you have a colleague who is very close with you? Describe him or her in as much as detail as possible.
A: I have a very close colleague in the same department as me. She is a senior and started working 1 year ago. She helps me every time when I have some question about work. And she works very hard. She is good at managing time so I learn a lot from her. I like her so much.
*Strong Point : 밝은 표정으로 내용도 자신과의 연결성을 찾아 잘 한 편이다.
Weak points: 연결사가 거의 없고 디테일이 부족하다.
* 아래 답변과 비교해 봅시다!

모범답안
I have a very close colleague in the same department as me.
She is my senior by two years and though I met her just a few months ago,
I can say she is not just a hard working and loyal employee,
but she has such a friendly, outgoing personality.
Whenever I have some questions about work, she gladly helps me any time saying “I'll be happy to help you”.
Above all she is good at managing time so I learn a lot from her.
That's exactly why I like her so much.

* 밑줄 친 연결사 및 vivid한 표현들을 잘 살펴봅시다.
though, not just A but also B
I can say~ ~라고 할 수 있다.
gladly 기꺼이
above all 무엇보다도
exactly 정확히, 바로 그것이,

BONUS 답안

Q: You indicated that you are currently working. Please describe your boss as much as possible.

A: In a word, my boss is great.
She's strict about getting the work done, but otherwise she's very lenient and understanding.
It's not hard at all to make a deal with her to work from home sometimes.
Basically, as long as the work gets done, she's very flexible.
I think she has a very reasonable and practical way of managing her employees.
And of course, she's very effective in what she does and knows how to help the employees become better workers as well.

*
in a word 한 마디로
otherwise 반면에
make a deal with~ ~와 거래하다
basically 기본적으로
reasonable 논리적인, 합리적인
practical 실용적인
effective 효과적인

WRAP-UP

1. 논리적으로 생각하고, 암기하지 말자.
2. 다양한 예를 가지고 많은 연습을 해야한다.
3. 다양한 형용사를 잘 익혀서 묘사에 적절히 사용하자.
4. 눈에 보이듯이 생생하게 묘사하라!
5. 객관적인 묘사가 더 좋다.

2회차 회사 및 학교 소개
Tell me about your company. What kind of business is it? Tell me as many details about the company as possible
* OPIc는 시험 보기 전에 먼저 survey를 하고 맞춤형 문제를 제시하는 것이 가장 큰 특징이다. 이러한 주제에 관해 미리 숙지하고 많은 연습을 하고 시험을 치러야 한다.
Today's POINT!
1. in detail 이라고 했으므로 아주 상세하게 설명해야 한다
2. Give deep impression to your interviewer!
TIP!회사 및 업무와 관련된 용어(terminology)를 알아 놓자.
TIP!사실만 이야기하지 말고, 자신과 관계가 있는 이야기를 하자. Do not just give the facts. The facts should be related to yourself.
TIP! Face-to-face interview에서는 eye-contact에 신경을 쓰자.

답변에 포함할 요소들
1. Basic information: company name, location, size, since when?
2. Business field, main product
3. Work environment
4. My impression, Relationship with my major or interests

Useful Expressions
1. 연혁
My company was established 15 years ago.
We've been in this business since 2002.
2. 회사 규모
a) 주식에 상장되다. Our company was recently listed.
*나스닥/코스닥 상장기업 Nasdaq/Cosdaq listed company
* 중소기업 small and medium sized company
b) 대기업 : conglomerate, large corporation
c) 계열사 : an affiliated company
We're an affiliated company of~
본사 main office=headquarters *복수로 쓰는 것에 주의!
지사 branch office
d) 분야 business field
주요 분야 main field 주요상품 main products
e) 전문 분야 be specialized in ~
We're specializing in export and import. 우리는 수출입 업무에 전문이다.
g) 선두 기업 a leading company in the industry

3. Work environment
*About the atmosphere
a) My company is very conservative. 보수적인
b) noisy and crowded 번잡한, 왁자지껄한
c) My company is quite lively and vibrant. 생동감이 넘치는
d) It suits my aptitude. 적성에 딱 맞는다.
*About the co-workers
a) People are nice/kind/energetic.
b) indifferent 무관심한
회사의 전망이나 혜택
a) It's beneficial for my career path. 내 커리어에 도움이 된다.
b) My company is very supportive. 직원들을 잘 후원하는 회사이다.
c) My job is rewarding(보상이 좋은) and promising(장래가 있는) company.

Possible Answers
중급자의 동영상 Review
My company is Win Corporation.
It's located near city hall. It's quite a big company.
And the major work is exporting product and invest money to grow its business abroad.
It has more than 100 branches all over the world and it's growing fastenough to be listed.

* Weak point: 조금 더 세부적인 설명이 필요하다. (밑줄 친 부분들을 보면 설명이 충분하지 않음을 알 수 있다.) 또한, 정보들간의 연결 고리가 약하다.

모범답안
My company is Win Corporation and it is one of the leading companies specializing in the export of home appliance products in Southeast Asian countries.
The main office of our company is located near City Hall and we have 9 branch offices nationwide.
And also, we are planning to open 150 service centers throughout the Philippines next year.
As we are a NASDAQ listed company, we are trying to expand our manufacturing facilities worldwide.
Currently, more than 250 employees are working in Korea and they are quite vibrant and energetic so I like the work environment and it definitely suits my taste.

*open 개설하다 expand 확장하다 manufacturing facilities 제조 설비 currently 현재 taste 취향
더욱 세부화된 정보(제품 종류, 규모 등) 와 연결사, 정보의 연결 및 흐름에 주의해서 읽어보자!
단순히 사실만 나열하지 않고, 자신이 회사에 관해 어떻게 생각하는지, 회사와 자신을 연관하여 답변을 마무리하고 있다.
BONUS 답안
3. 학교 소개 예시답안
I am attending a college in the suburbs of Busan.
The campus is really beautiful, with lots of trees and nature.
It was founded in 1959 and there are over 10,000 undergraduate students and approximately 4,000 graduate students.
I like my school, but the only problem is that I am living with my family in downtown Busan so I have to commute three hours every day!

* suburb 교외 be founded in~ ~년에 설립되었다 undergraduate student 학부생 graduate student 대학원생
approximately 대략 commute 통근하다

Wrap-up
1. Basic information: company's name, location, size, establishment
2. Business field, main product
3. Work environment or atmosphere/ Relation with co-workers
4. Your story: My impression/opinion


위의 요소들을 숙지하여 적절히 조합하여 답변을 하도록 합시다!

1회차 자기 소개
Let's start the interview now. Tell me a little bit about yourself.

OPIc의 특징은?
Oral Proficiency Interview-computer 의 줄임말 이다. 여기서 "proficiency"라는 말에 주의해야 할 필요가 있는데,
영어의 유창성(fluency)을 측정하는 시험이 아닌,
"정해진 내용에 관해 많은 연습을 통해 얼마나 skillful하게, 능숙하게 이야기를 풀어 낼 수 있는가"가 관건인 시험이다.
즉, 많은 연습을 통해서, 충분히 주제에 관해 숙지를 하고 연습해가야
높은 점수의 proficiency를 평가 받을 수 있게 되는 시험이다.
"Practice makes perfect!!"

** 참고: 질문의 주제
1. Job, work (job experience, description...)
2. School, major
3. Place of residence, neighborhood(neighbors)
4. Hobbies
5. Interests (what I like to do)
6. Sports (playing or watching sport event etc.)
7. Travel experience

OPIc Strategy

**T.M.A.Y. = Tell Me About Yourself
인터뷰마다 빠지지 않고 나오는 문항! 항상 연관된 내용을 머리 속에 숙지하고 있자.

연관되어 나올 수 있는 질문
1. Do you live with your parents?
2. What do you consider to be your strong points?
3. Tell me about your weaknesses.

*T.M.A.Y. Objective
1. 어떤 상황에서도 자신 있게 자기소개를 할 수 있다. Be confident!
2. 나에 관련된 인상적인 스토리를 만들 수 있다. Make up a self-related and impressive story.
3. Novice 보다는 세련된 (refined and polished expression) 자기소개를 할 수 있다. - 정확한 '연결사, 관계대명사, 시제' 등의 사용.

OPIc Tips
" 체계적으로, 세련되게! "
1. You should be confident!
2. Self-related and impressive story.
3. Refined and polished expression.

"If possible, cover four areas in your life."
1. Myself (Full name, residence...)
2. Family
3. Early years
4. Education and work

답변에 포함할 요소들
1. Name, (age), early years
2. Job - Company or School
3. Where you live
4. Hobbies and interests
5. Personality– Strength and weakness

"이러한 필수 요소들을 조합하여 미리 준비해서 막힘 없이 얘기해봅시다."

Useful Expressions

1. 이름, 가족관계, (나이), 어린 시절early years
a) I like being single, yes, I enjoy the single life.
b) !!영작!! 저는 미혼이고 개 두 마리와 함께 혼자 살고 있습니다.
(아래를 드래그해 보세요!)
정답: I am single and I live alone with my two dogs.
c) I am a single parent with two school-age children.
*single parent: 외부모(편부모)
d) My last name is Kim and it’s the most common family name in Korea. And do you know what does my family name mean? It means gold.
*좀 더 세련되게 자신의 이름을 소개하는 한 예가 될 수 있다.

2. 직업 – 직장 혹은 학교
a) I'm attending XYZ school.
b) I graduated from AAA university.
c) I majored in economics. 등등

b) !!영작!! 저는 이번 학기를 마치면 졸업할 예정입니다.
(아래를 드래그해 보세요!)
정답: I'll be graduating at the end of this semester.
e) I am a section chief.(과장급)
f)!!영작!! 저는 현재 직장을 찾고 있는 중입니다.(실직 상태입니다.)
(아래를 드래그해 보세요!)
정답: I am just between jobs at the present moment.
= I am unemployed. I am looking for a job.
g) I have been a telecommuter(재택근무자) for two years. – 현재완료 사용
h) I am in charge of~
i) My responsibility at work is ~

3. 사는 곳 Where you live
a) I am sharing a room with my friend.
b) I live in an apartment with my parents and a younger brother. I really like the area where I live because it is very close to a subway station.

4. 취미, 성격, 나의 장단점
a) As for the(my) hobbies, I like to ~
b) I am interested in ~
*I'm interested in building my own furniture.

c) I enjoy doing ~

"성격을 나타내는 다양한 어휘를 알아둡시다."
1) I am outgoing. (extroverted) : 외향적이다
2) I am introverted. 내성적이다.
3) I am dedicated. 헌신적이다
4) I am creative. 창의적이다
5) I am a positive person. 긍정적이다.

*장단점
a) !!영작!! 내 장점은 내 자신감과 능력을 믿는 것이다.
정답: My strength is my confidence and belief in my ability.
b) My weakness is ~
c) I am very dedicated to my customers and strive to make them feel satisfied.
d) I am serious and results oriented. 나는 일을 열심히 하고, 결과를 중시합니다.
"다른 사람과는 차별화된 답변을 해봅시다!"


Possible Answers
중급자의 동영상 Review
My name is ~.
I have been working for Win Company for three years.
I'm enjoying my work. When I went to college,
I majored in psychology. My hobby is hiking with my friends on weekend.
And I live with my family in Seoul.
*Weak point: 업무를 좀 더 상세히 설명할 것! 업무와 전공간의 관계를 밝혀주는 것도 좋은 소개가 될 것이다.

모범답안
My name is ~~~.
I was brought up in Busan then I moved to Seoul to go to university. (about the early years)
I graduated from AAA university with B.A. in English Literature last year.
During my college days I had a chance to work as a part-timer at a department store in Seoul for one year. (about the job experience)
I gained various experiences in customer relations there.
Currently, I am working at Sunshine department store as a section chief.
I am outgoing so I am good with people and I enjoy meeting new people. (about one's positive personality)
Also, I am happily married to a lovely and supportive wife and we have a wonderful 5 year old son.

BONUS 답안
My name is__________.
I have been working for Samsam Electronics for three years.
I'm in Human Resource department, and I'm on several projects regarding benefit program for the employees of the company.
I am also interested in marketing area that I have started studying about marketing strategies through on-line web site.
I majored in psychology in undergraduate school.
As for the hobbys, I like to go hiking with my friends on weekend.
After getting home from work , I spend most of the time taking rests, reading books, listening to music and watching sports games on TV.
*Human Resources department 인사과 = the Personnel (department)
undergraduate school 학부


필수요소들과 표현들을 적절히 조합하여 자신만의 인상적인 스토리를 미리 만들어서 준비해두자!!
Wrap-up

"Proficiency와 Fluency는 다르다. OPIc는 미리 주제에 관해 연습을 해가야 좋은 점수를 받을 수 있는 시험이다!"

**OPIc TIPS!!
1. OPIc는 "Proficiency test" 이기 때문에 많은 연습을 통해 능숙하게 말할 수 있는 준비가 되어 있어야 합니다.

2. 목소리는 항상 크게! 인터뷰어의 눈을 바라 보고, 자신있게 합시다.

3. Self-related story! 자신만의 이야기를 만들어 준비합시다.

4. Be impressive!
인상깊게, 약간의 과장을 하여 자신의 인상을 깊이 남길 수 있는 소개를 해봅시다.

5. Refined & Polished expressions!
고급스럽고 세련된 형용사, 부사, 연결사를 사용해봅시다.

6. 가장 중요한 것은 연습! 머릿속에 꼭 들어갈 요소들을 미리 만들어 놓고 준비합시다!