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Problem-Solving Scenarios

Interactive English Learning for Korean Students

🎯 Learning Objectives

Students will practice real-world problem-solving skills while improving their English communication abilities through:

  • Critical thinking and decision-making
  • Collaborative discussion and teamwork
  • Practical vocabulary and expressions
  • Confidence in speaking English

πŸ‘₯ How to Use This Resource

For Teachers:

  • Divide students into groups of 3-4
  • Choose scenarios based on student level
  • Set time limits for discussions (10-15 minutes)
  • Encourage use of helpful language phrases
  • Have groups present their solutions
ν•œκ΅­ μ„ μƒλ‹˜λ“€μ„ μœ„ν•œ 팁: 학생듀이 μ²˜μŒμ—λŠ” ν•œκ΅­μ–΄λ‘œ 이야기할 수 μžˆμ§€λ§Œ, 점차 μ˜μ–΄ μ‚¬μš©μ„ λŠ˜λ €κ°€λ„λ‘ κ²©λ €ν•˜μ„Έμš”. μ™„λ²½ν•œ λ¬Έλ²•λ³΄λ‹€λŠ” μ˜μ‚¬μ†Œν†΅μ— 쀑점을 λ‘μ„Έμš”.

⏰ Suggested Timeline

45-minute class structure:

  • Warm-up & scenario introduction (5 min)
  • Group discussion & problem-solving (15 min)
  • Preparation for presentation (10 min)
  • Group presentations (10 min)
  • Reflection & feedback (5 min)

🎭 Problem Scenarios

Click on any scenario to see detailed discussion questions and role-play ideas.

πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ Missed Flight
Beginner
You arrive at the airport and discover your flight left 30 minutes ago. You have an important meeting tomorrow in another city.
πŸ’³ Lost Wallet
Beginner
You're shopping in a foreign country and realize your wallet is missing. You have no money, ID, or credit cards.
🏠 Locked Out
Intermediate
You come home late at night and realize you've locked yourself out. Your roommate is traveling and won't be back for three days.
πŸš— Car Breakdown
Intermediate
Your car breaks down on a highway during a road trip. You're 2 hours away from the nearest city and your phone battery is at 5%.
πŸ’Ό Job Interview Crisis
Advanced
You're on your way to a very important job interview when you spill coffee all over your white shirt. The interview is in 20 minutes.
πŸ“± Technology Failure
Advanced
You're giving an important presentation when your laptop crashes and you discover your backup files are corrupted. 50 people are waiting.

πŸ€” Expressing Problems

I'm having trouble with...
The problem is that...
I'm stuck because...
We're facing a difficult situation...
This is really challenging because...
I don't know what to do about...

πŸ’‘ Suggesting Solutions

Why don't we try...
What if we...
I think we should...
One option would be to...
Have you considered...
Maybe we could...

βš–οΈ Weighing Options

On one hand... On the other hand...
The pros and cons are...
The advantage of this is...
The downside might be...
This could work, but...
Let's think about the consequences...

🀝 Agreeing and Disagreeing

That's a great idea!
I agree with you completely.
I'm not sure about that...
I see your point, but...
That might work, however...
What do you think about...

⏰ Talking About Time and Urgency

We need to act quickly.
Time is running out.
This is urgent because...
We have about... minutes left.
First, we should... Then...
Let's prioritize this...

🎯 Making Decisions

Let's go with this option.
I think this is our best bet.
We've decided to...
After considering everything...
This seems like the right choice.
Are we all in agreement?