[입이트이는영어] Musical Instruments / 악기

2020.04.28

 

 

# Study Group Questions

1. Is there an instrument you would like to learn how to play? Why are you interested in it?
2. What are some common types of lessons people receive when they are young?
3. Is it possible to learn to play an instrument at an old age? Why do you feel that way?
 

# SPEECH PRACTICE

Talk about learning to play a musical instrument.

I have taken music lessons since I was young. In grade school, I used to take piano lessons. I learned the piano for about six years. So much time has passed that I'm not very good at tickling the ivories any more. But I learned how to read music when I was young and I think it helped me develop character.
As an adult, I wanted to learn how to play an instrument again. I have been learning to play the classical guitar since a few years ago. I take lessons at a nearby music school. I also practice at home every chance I get. I can play the songs I want pretty well now. This year, I'm trying my hand at the ukulele. I feel lucky to be able to play an instrument.
 
[해석]

나는 어렸을 때부터 악기를 배웠다. 초등학교 때는 피아노 학원에 다녔다. 피아노를 대략 6년 정도 배웠다. 시간이 오래 지나서 지금은 피아노 건반을 치는 것이 서투르다. 그렇지만 어른 나이에 악보를 보는 법을 배워서, 인성 발달에 도움이 되었던 것 같다.
성인이 되어서 다시 악기 연주를 배우고 싶은 생각이 들었다. 그래서 몇 년 전부터 클래식 기타를 배우고 있다. 근처 음악 학원에서 레슨을 받고 집에서도 틈틈이 연습을 한다. 이제 원하는 곡을 제법 잘 연주할 수 있다. 올해는 우쿨렐레에 도전하고 있다. 악기를 다룰 수 있다는 것은 정말 행운인 것 같다. 
 

# Key Expressions

take music lessons 음악 수업을 받다
take piano lessons 피아노 학원을 다니다
tickle the ivories 건반을 치다
read music 악보를 읽다
develop character 인성을 키우다, 성격이 발달하다
music school 음악 학원
every chance one gets 기회가 될 때마다, 틈틈이
try one's hand at ~에 도전해 보다
play an instrument 악기를 연주하다
 

# Pattern Practice

1. take music lessons 음악 수업을 받다
I have taken music lessons since I was young.
I regret not taking music lessons when I was younger.
Taking music lessons can be very beneficial for children.

2. every chance one gets 기회가 될 때마다, 틈틈이
I practice at home every chance I get.
We meet every chance we get.
I carry a book around so that I can read every chance I get.

3. try one's hand at ~에 도전해 보다
This year, I'm trying my hand at the ukulele.
I tried my hand at golf, but I thought it was boring.
It's never too late to try your hand at something new.
 

# Dialogue Practice

A: Wow, I didn't know you're such a whiz at the piano!
B: I'm not that good. I just began learning when I was young.
A: No, I mean it. You really know what you're doing!
B: Do you know how to play any instruments?
A: Me? I play the electric guitar. I was in a band back in college.
B: Really? That's cool.
A: But I haven't played in ages. I've forgotten everything I knew.
B: You should learn to play again as a hobby. You'll soon get the hang of it.

A: 와, 너 피아노를 그렇게 잘 치는지 몰랐네.
B: 잘 못 쳐. 그냥 어렸을 때부터 배워서 그래.
A: 아니, 진짜야. 완전히 수준급이던데!
B: 너 ㄴ다룰 줄 아는 악기 없어?
A: 나? 전자 기타를 칠 줄 알아. 대학교 때 밴드에서 활동을 했어.
B: 정말? 멋지다.
A: 그런데 한참 안 치니까, 알고 있던 것도 다 잊어버렸어.
B: 취미로 다시 배워 봐. 금방 감이 돌아올 거야.
 

# Key Expressions

be a whiz at something ~에 매우 능숙한 사람이다
mean it 진심이다
know what one is doing 능숙하다
back in college 예전 대학 시절에
in ages 한참 동안
as a hobby 취미 삼아
get the hang of it 감을 익히다
 

# Composition Practice

1. 아내와 나는 아이들이 음악 강습을 받았으면 한다. (take music lessons)
2. 나는 틈이 날 때마다 뉴스를 확인했다. (every chance one gets)
3. 지난 주말에 처음으로 테니스를 쳐 봤어. (try one's hand at)
4. 남편이 요리를 수준급으로 잘한다.(be a whiz at)
5. 그녀는 취미로 그림을 시작했지만, 이제는 전문가다. (as a hobby)