Finding Confidence: Jiho's Debate Journey in Seoul

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Finding Confidence: Jiho's Debate Journey in Seoul

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Story Transcript:

Ko: 서울 외국어 고등학교는 가을의 한가운데에 있었다.

En: Seoul Oegugeo Godeunghakgyo was in the middle of autumn.

Ko: 교실 창밖에는 붉고 황금빛 잎들이 산들바람에 흔들리고, 학생들은 교내 대회 준비로 분주했다.

En: Outside the classroom windows, red and golden leaves swayed in the gentle breeze, and students were busy preparing for the school competition.

Ko: 이 학교에는 토론 팀이 있었고, 주인공인 지호는 그 팀의 일원이었다.

En: This school had a debate team, and the main character, Jiho, was a member of that team.

Ko: 지호는 토론을 아주 좋아했지만, 사람들 앞에서 말을 하는 것이 두려웠다.

En: Jiho loved debating, but he was afraid of speaking in front of people.