[YBM 톡톡 생활영어] She sounds like a gem. 보석 같은 존재같네요.

◇오늘의 학습 주제

A: My daughter's teacher is a natural. I'm so pleased.

B: Not every teacher has the knack. You're lucky.

A: She has a way of motivating the kids to love class.

B: 보석 같은 존재같네요. Show your appreciation.



◇해석 및 해설

A: 저희 딸 담임선생님은 타고난 선생님이에요. 정말 만족해요.

B: 선생님들이 다 그런 재주가 있지는 않은데, 운이 좋으시네요.

A: 그 선생님은 아이들이 수업을 좋아하게 동기를 부여하는 재능이 있으세요.

B: She sounds like a gem. 감사의 표시를 하세요.



◇부가표현

*My daughter's teacher is a natural.

The teacher of my daughter was born to do her job.

*I'm so pleased.

I couldn't be happier. / I'm very happy with her. / I'm really satisfied with her.

*Not every teacher has the knack.

Not all teachers have good teaching ability. / Some teachers are not good.

*You're lucky.

You're very fortunate. / It's quite lucky that your daughter's teacher is very good.

*She has a way of

She's very good at / She knows all about / She has a talent for

*motivating the kids to love class

inspiring the students to enjoy being in class

*She sounds like a gem.

It seems that she is wonderful. / She appears to be a very important teacher.

*Show your appreciation.

Show her that you appreciate her. / Let her know how thankful you are.