[Brainstorming] studying overseas, studying abroad, prep for the exam

[Speaking]

For a long time, I dreamed of studying at a college in China. So I dropped out of high school, and began preparing in earnest to study abroad. But Covid-19 broke out in China and the virus spread like a wildfire all over the world. There was a massive of damage. My desire to study in China started to fade.

So, I changed course and decided to apply to a college in Australia. I began to really study English. I started tuning into 입트영 on EBS Radio everyday. I also prepared for the IELTS test, I needed the a score of on that test to apply. Studying for several months with 입트영 really came in handy for the speaking portion of the test.

I hope that covid 19 will be brought under control quickly so that I can study at the college of my choice in Australia.

[Pattern]

He dropped out of college to start a business.

Some people have no choice but to drop out of school.

(선택의 여지가 없어 자퇴해야 한다)

We had to change course because of the weather.

The company changed course under the leadership of the new CEO

I arrived early, so I got to sit in the seat of my choice.

You can bring a guest of your choice to the party.

[Dialogue]

A: Is your son studying abroad?

B: Yes. He is attending a college in Australia.

A: How old was he when he went abroad to study?

B: He applied to college in Australia after wrapping up high school here.

A: My daughter keeps begging me to send her overseas, too.

B: Oh I see, give me a ring if you ever have any questions.

[composition]

1. 나는 대학교를 자퇴한 것을 후회하지 않는다.

I don’t regret dropping out of college.

2. 너 그렇게 쉽게 방향을 바꾸면 안돼.

You shouldn’t change course that easily.

3. 오늘 밤은 네가 원하는 영화를 봐도 돼

You can/may watch a movie of your choice tonight.

4. 오늘 회의는 이만 마무리합시다.

Let’s wrap up today’s meeting.

5. 나는 할머니께 매주 전화를 드린다.

I give my grandma a ring every week.