티스토리 뷰

1. 저는 작년에 일본어를 배웠습니다.
I learned Japanese last year. (△)
언어를 “배우다, 공부하다”는
learn 수준 있게 완성하다
study 공부하다
그러므로 I studied Japanese last year. 바른표현
“언어를 익히다”의 다른 표현
acquire 자연스럽게 언어기술을 익히다 
improve 실력이나 언어기술을 향상시키다
learn 언어를 익히다
I could acquire English skills while studying in Australia.
I could improve my language skills in Canada.
I learned Chinese when I lived in Hong Kong. Exercise:

I studied Chinese for a year in high school.
Many students go to English speaking countries to study English.
Many students go to English speaking countries to learn English.
Many students go to English speaking countries to acquire English skills.
Many students go to English speaking countries to improve their English skills.
I’m learning Japanese these days.
I’m studying Japanese these days.
I’m acquiring Japanese skills these days. (X)
I’m improving Japanese skills these days. (X)

2. 저는 법학을 전공하는 중입니다.
I’m majoring law. (X)
I’m majoring in law. (△)
“전공하다”를 나타내는 표현
major in 전공하다
specialize in 전공하다
study: 공부하다, 전공하다
그래서 I’m studying law.  → 조금 더 자연스러운 표현 
I’m studying biology. 저는 생물학을 전공하고 있습니다.
I’m majoring in biology. (△)
I’m specializing in biology. (△)
저는 3 년 동안 경제학을 전공하고 있는 중입니다.
I have been studying economics for 3 years.
I have been majoring in economics for 3 years. (△)
I have been specializing in economics for 3 years. (△)

3. 저는 여권 사진을 찍었습니다.
I took my passport photo. (X)
“사진을 찍다”를 나타내는 표현
take a photo 사진을 찍다
get(have) a photo taken 사진이 찍혀지게 하다.
그러므로 I got my passport photo taken. I had my passport photo taken.
저는 그 관광객들의 사진을 찍어줬습니다.
I took a picture of the tourists.
I took a photo of the tourists.
저는 졸업 사진을 찍었습니다.
I got my graduation pictures taken.
I had my graduation pictures taken.
저는 그 배우와 함께 사진을 찍었습니다.
I got a picture taken with the actor.
I had a picture taken with the actor.

4. 저는 친구들을 곧 만나기를 기대합니다.
I’m expecting to see my friends soon. (X)
expect 기대하다, 예상하다
“기대하다, 바라다”를 나타내는 표현
hope 바라다
look forward to ~ing 기다리다, 고대하다
I hope to see my friends soon.
I look forward to seeing my friends soon.
I’m looking forward to seeing my friends soon.
당신의 소식을 듣게 되기를 기대합니다.
I hope to hear from you.
I look forward to hearing from you.
I’m looking forward to hearing from you.
저는 최대한 빨리 학교로 돌아가기를 기대합니다.
I hope to go back to school as soon as possible.
I look forward to going back to school as soon as possible.
I’m looking forward to going back to school as soon as possible.
많은 사람들은 그 상황이 나아질 것이라고 예상합니다.
Many people expect to improve the situation.
Many people think the situation will improve.

5. IELTS 시험에서 7.0 을 받고 싶습니다.
I wish I get 7.0 on the IELTS test. (X)
wish 현재와는 “반대 상황”, “가능성 희박한 일” 등을 바라다 --> 단순히 “바란다”는 의미로는 부적절.
“~하고 싶다”, “바라다”의 표현
hope: 바라다
would like to ~하고 싶다
I hope I get 7.0 on the IELTS test.
I hope to get 7.0 on the IELTS test.
I would like to get 7.0 on the IELTS test.
빨리 나으시기를 바랍니다.
I hope you get well soon.
I would like you to get well soon. (X)
I wish you get well soon. (X)
즐거운 주말 되길 바랍니다.
I hope you have a great weekend.
I wish you a great weekend.
제 기억력이 더 좋았으면 좋겠어요.
I wish I had a better memory.
시험 공부를 더 열심히 할 걸 그랬어요.
I wish I had studied harder for the test.

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