11/1 Smartphones

DIALOG>> I'm thinking of getting a new smartphone.

I just got it last week.

I'm thinking of getting a new smartphone myself.

It's hard to choose. There're so many phones out there.


RESPONSE>> Talk about the use of smartphones.

Smartphones have been changing the telecommunications markets
* telecommunications: 무선 통신

Currently, there are over 18 million smartphones in use in Korea.
ex> That machine hasn't been in use for years.

That is roughly 30 percent of the 50 million cell phone users out there.
* roughly: 대략, 어림잡아
* out there: 대략, 어림잡아

The two main brands that are leading the market are Samsung's Galaxy S and Apple's iPhone.
* lead the market: 시장을 주도하다.
ex> There's no real one company that is currently leading the market.

Although the iPhone hit the Korean market first, now there are many more Galaxy S users.
* hit the market: 출시하다, 시장을 강타하다.
ex> The storm hit the coastline this morning.

With smartphones, people can freely access the Internet.
* access the Internet: 인터넷에 접속하다.
ex> I won't be able to access the Internet on my trip.

Various apps make it easier to take advantage of services that are provided on cell phones.
ex> He wanted to take advantage of his naive younger brother.

Now, users can do almost everything they do on their computers on their phones.
ex> I think I can do almost everything by tonight.


@ Some students got kicked out of school.  학생 몇 명이 퇴학당했어.

1. Turn off the lights when they are not in use.
2. When will the new model of the new car hit the market?
3. You have to pay money to access the Internet.
4. Don't let him take advantage of you.