Lesson 1 Introducing myself


My name is Lee-XX. I was brought up in Seoul.

I have older brother.He got married and has a daughter and a son.

My major was computer science while I was in University school.

After graduating, I had a chance to work overseas, so that I worked as an IT engineer in Japan for 5 years.

It was a great experience for me. I've been working in Korea based on it.

I really like the job and I will keep working until I can work this.

And If I have a chance to work overseas I want to work there. So I've been studying English for the last 10 months.


[Dictation]

S : Good Morning.

T : Hi, Julie. Good Morning.

S : Hi, teacher.

T : Okay. Alright. So I read the message. What would you like to have today?

S : Yes, but . I read the OPIC textbook.

T : Okay.

S : But I didn't prepare for the first lesson. So I want to have talk to free talking today.

T : Alright. Let's have free talking.

    You know for the OPIC questions. We can stll use it for free talking.

S : Oh~ yes. Okay.

T : Yes. So would you like to use the questions of there? Quick warm up. Is that's okay?

S : Yes.

T : Okay?

S : Yes. Okay.

T : So then let's try it. Now you're going to tell me a little bit about yourself using some expressions here. 

    It's pretty easy.

    Can you please tell me somehing about yourself, Julie.

S : My name is Julie. My Korean Name is InYoung-Lee. Just call me 'Julie'.

    And my major was computer science scientist in University. So I'm an engineer Now.

    I maintain the shipping system. I sometimes make functional system and modify it. Some users ask me to make 

    some functions. So I try to satisfy to be satisfied with them. And after work, I usually work out three times a week.

    And I also go outside for cycing on weekends. Sometimes I attend the marathon. It makes me energetic.

    That's it.

T : Can you tell me what do you love about your job?

S : I have been liking mathematics since I was in school.So I liked my major in University.

    I like programming making something in computer. So I like my job.

T : Alright. That's good introduction. Okay. Julie, Whenever you introduce yourself, and say something about what you like

    (show ). Let your audience feel that your really really love it.

    This time, try to tell me why you like or love cycling.

S : I usually work in my office on weekdays while sitting in front of desk. I've almost worked in my office. Most of time, I'm working in my office.

    So I need to work out on weekends . So I like going outside on weekend for cycling. When I'm cycling with my friend,

    I go see some beautiful scenery I go see a good scences . It is good for me to lose weight also. After cycling, we can eat delicious food.

    So I like cycing. 

T : Wow that's nice. Maybe oneday I can join you. 

S : Yes. Sure.

T : Oh my balance is not so good.

S : It's not important. You can do it. I will try and support you.

T : Thank you very much. You did very well. Tell me. Why did you decide to change your OPIC book?

S : We have been talking to free talking. We met first time. It was good. But you know it is important to 

    prepare for the class before. But when I am busy, I can't prepare the class. So I think it is good for me 

    to prepare for the lessons. It is the same to prepare for the class of free talking or OPIC.

T : Just look at the title. We can talk. Right?

    So you did very well. Now are you also planning to take the OPIC test?

S : Unfortunately I've never tested the OPIC. So I will prepare for the lessons. One day.

T : So, Julie. I think we are time with our class. We will continue this on Wendesday.

S : Thursday.

T : Oh~ Thursday right. Thank you very much Julie. You have a good Tuesday.

S : Thank you your teaching. Have a nice day.

T : Bye~

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