B1 – Intermediate
In South Korea, there are three different ways to tell how old they are. It is rather confusing, isn’t it? But not for long. They have a new law that can simplify age in their country. Hopefully, it will help end the confusion people have when telling their age.
Read the article to know about the new law that will make South Koreans now a year or two younger.
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2212/221222-being-younger.html
Vocabulary Questions:
- What is a “lawmaker”? Use it in your own sentence.
- What is “military service”? Use it in your own sentence.
- What does “relieved” mean in this sentence, “A Korean Twitter user was relieved there is a new law to make things simpler.”? Give a synonym and also use it in your own sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- In your own words, explain the three ways South Korea tell their age. What is your opinion about having 3 different ages?
- Do you think this new law will be helpful? Why or why not?
- What are the good and bad things about having 3 different ages?
- If you were from this country, would you continue to use the Korean age?
- What is the best and worst thing about your current age?