Preparing for a school debate requires practice and feedback. This guide provides essential Korean phrases for students seeking advice from peers on their debate speeches, covering how to ask for help, discuss content, and handle feedback effectively within a school setting.
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Core Expression
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Expression: 토론 발표 조언 좀 해줄 수 있어?
Pronunciation: to-ron bal-pyo jo-eon jom hae-jul su i-sseo?
Meaning: Can you give me some advice on my debate speech? (Informal, used with close friends/peers)
Asking for Advice and Help
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Expression: 내 발표 원고 좀 봐줄래?
Pronunciation: nae bal-pyo won-go jom bwa-jul-lae?
Meaning: Could you take a look at my speech script? (Informal) -
Expression: 발표 연습하는 거 한번 들어봐 줄 수 있어?
Pronunciation: bal-pyo yeon-seu-pa-neun geo han-beon deu-reo-bwa jul su i-sseo?
Meaning: Can you listen to me practice my speech once? (Informal) -
Expression: 어떻게 생각하는지 의견 좀 듣고 싶어.
Pronunciation: eo-tteo-ke saeng-ga-ka-neun-ji ui-gyeon jom deut-go si-peo.
Meaning: I’d like to hear your opinion on what you think. -
Expression: 혹시 시간 괜찮으면 내 발표 피드백 좀 줄 수 있을까?
Pronunciation: hok-si si-gan gwaen-cha-neu-myeon nae bal-pyo pi-deu-baek jom jul su i-sseul-kka?
Meaning: If you have time, could you possibly give me some feedback on my speech? (Slightly more polite informal) -
Expression: 토론 준비하는데 도움이 필요해.
Pronunciation: to-ron jun-bi-ha-neun-de do-u-mi pi-ryo-hae.
Meaning: I need help preparing for the debate. -
Expression: 네 생각은 어때?
Pronunciation: ne saeng-ga-geun eo-ttae?
Meaning: What do you think? (Informal) -
Expression: 솔직한 의견을 말해줘.
Pronunciation: sol-ji-kan ui-gyeon-eul mal-hae-jwo.
Meaning: Please tell me your honest opinion. (Informal) -
Expression: 어떤 점을 고치면 좋을까?
Pronunciation: eo-tteon jeom-eul go-chi-myeon jo-eul-kka?
Meaning: What points do you think I should fix/improve? -
Expression: 잠깐 시간 좀 내줄 수 있어?
Pronunciation: jam-kkan si-gan jom nae-jul su i-sseo?
Meaning: Can you spare a moment? (Informal) -
Expression: 이 부분에 대해 조언이 필요해.
Pronunciation: i bu-bun-e dae-hae jo-eo-ni pi-ryo-hae.
Meaning: I need advice regarding this part. -
Expression: 뭐가 부족한 것 같아?
Pronunciation: mwo-ga bu-jo-kan geot ga-ta?
Meaning: What do you think is lacking? (Informal) -
Expression: 객관적으로 평가해 줘.
Pronunciation: gaek-gwan-jeo-geu-ro pyeong-ga-hae jwo.
Meaning: Please evaluate it objectively. (Informal)
Discussing Speech Content and Structure
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Expression: 내 주장이 명확하게 전달되는 것 같아?
Pronunciation: nae ju-jang-i myeong-hwa-ka-ge jeon-dal-doe-neun geot ga-ta?
Meaning: Do you think my argument is conveyed clearly? -
Expression: 논리적인 흐름이 괜찮아?
Pronunciation: nol-li-jeo-gin heu-reum-i gwaen-cha-na?
Meaning: Is the logical flow okay? -
Expression: 근거 자료는 충분한 것 같아?
Pronunciation: geun-geo ja-ryo-neun chung-bun-han geot ga-ta?
Meaning: Do you think the supporting evidence is sufficient? -
Expression: 서론/본론/결론 구성은 어때?
Pronunciation: seo-ron/bon-lon/gyeol-lon gu-seong-eun eo-ttae?
Meaning: How is the introduction/body/conclusion structure? -
Expression: 이 예시가 적절한 것 같아?
Pronunciation: i ye-si-ga jeok-jeol-han geot ga-ta?
Meaning: Do you think this example is appropriate? -
Expression: 말하는 속도는 괜찮았어?
Pronunciation: mal-ha-neun sok-do-neun gwaen-cha-na-sseo?
Meaning: Was my speaking speed okay? -
Expression: 발음이나 억양은 어땠어?
Pronunciation: ba-reum-i-na eok-yang-eun eo-ttae-sseo?
Meaning: How was my pronunciation or intonation? -
Expression: 표현이 너무 어렵거나 지루하지 않아?
Pronunciation: pyo-hyeon-i neo-mu eo-ryeop-geo-na ji-ru-ha-ji a-na?
Meaning: Isn’t the expression too difficult or boring? -
Expression: 청중들이 이해하기 쉬울까?
Pronunciation: cheong-jung-deu-ri i-hae-ha-gi swi-ul-kka?
Meaning: Will it be easy for the audience to understand? -
Expression: 반박 주장에 대한 대비는 충분한 것 같아?
Pronunciation: ban-bak ju-jang-e dae-han dae-bi-neun chung-bun-han geot ga-ta?
Meaning: Do you think the preparation for counterarguments is sufficient? -
Expression: 시간 안에 끝낼 수 있을까?
Pronunciation: si-gan a-ne kkeun-nael su i-sseul-kka?
Meaning: Will I be able to finish within the time limit? -
Expression: 어떤 부분이 가장 설득력 있었어?
Pronunciation: eo-tteon bu-bu-ni ga-jang seol-deung-ryeok i-sseo-sseo?
Meaning: Which part was the most persuasive?
Giving and Receiving Feedback
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Expression: (조언 주는 사람) 전반적으로 좋은데, 이 부분은 조금 더 보강하면 좋겠어.
Pronunciation: (jo-eon ju-neun sa-ram) jeon-ban-jeo-geu-ro jo-eun-de, i bu-bu-neun jo-geum deo bo-gang-ha-myeon jo-ke-sseo.
Meaning: (Person giving advice) Overall it’s good, but it would be better if you strengthened this part a bit more. -
Expression: (조언 주는 사람) 발음이 약간 불분명한 단어들이 있었어.
Pronunciation: (jo-eon ju-neun sa-ram) ba-reum-i yak-gan bul-bun-myeong-han dan-eo-deu-ri i-sseo-sseo.
Meaning: (Person giving advice) There were some words where the pronunciation was a bit unclear. -
Expression: (조언 주는 사람) 주장은 좋은데 근거가 조금 약한 것 같아.
Pronunciation: (jo-eon ju-neun sa-ram) ju-jang-eun jo-eun-de geun-geo-ga jo-geum ya-kan geot ga-ta.
Meaning: (Person giving advice) The argument is good, but the evidence seems a bit weak. -
Expression: (조언 주는 사람) 시선 처리나 제스처를 좀 더 활용하면 좋을 것 같아.
Pronunciation: (jo-eon ju-neun sa-ram) si-seon cheo-ri-na je-seu-cheo-reul jom deo hwal-yong-ha-myeon jo-eul geot ga-ta.
Meaning: (Person giving advice) It would be good to utilize eye contact and gestures more. -
Expression: (조언 받는 사람) 아, 그렇구나. 좋은 지적 고마워.
Pronunciation: (jo-eon ban-neun sa-ram) a, geu-reo-ku-na. jo-eun ji-jeok go-ma-wo.
Meaning: (Person receiving advice) Ah, I see. Thanks for the good point. (Informal) -
Expression: (조언 받는 사람) 그 부분은 나도 고민했던 부분이야.
Pronunciation: (jo-eon ban-neun sa-ram) geu bu-bu-neun na-do go-min-haet-deon bu-bu-ni-ya.
Meaning: (Person receiving advice) That’s a part I was also concerned about. -
Expression: (조언 받는 사람) 어떻게 고치면 좋을지 구체적으로 말해줄 수 있어?
Pronunciation: (jo-eon ban-neun sa-ram) eo-tteo-ke go-chi-myeon jo-eul-ji gu-che-jeo-geu-ro mal-hae-jul su i-sseo?
Meaning: (Person receiving advice) Can you tell me specifically how I should fix it? -
Expression: (조언 받는 사람) 네 조언 덕분에 많이 도움이 됐어.
Pronunciation: (jo-eon ban-neun sa-ram) ne jo-eon deok-bu-ne ma-ni do-u-mi dwae-sseo.
Meaning: (Person receiving advice) Thanks to your advice, it helped a lot. (Informal) -
Expression: (조언 받는 사람) 참고해서 수정해 볼게.
Pronunciation: (jo-eon ban-neun sa-ram) cham-go-hae-seo su-jeong-hae bol-ge.
Meaning: (Person receiving advice) I’ll refer to it and try revising. (Informal) -
Expression: (조언 주는 사람) 이 부분은 정말 인상적이었어.
Pronunciation: (jo-eon ju-neun sa-ram) i bu-bu-neun jeong-mal in-sang-jeo-gi-eo-sseo.
Meaning: (Person giving advice) This part was really impressive. -
Expression: (조언 주는 사람) 자신감 있게 말하는 모습이 보기 좋았어.
Pronunciation: (jo-eon ju-neun sa-ram) ja-sin-gam it-ge mal-ha-neun mo-seu-bi bo-gi jo-a-sseo.
Meaning: (Person giving advice) It was good to see you speaking confidently. -
Expression: (조언 받는 사람) 칭찬해줘서 고마워!
Pronunciation: (jo-eon ban-neun sa-ram) ching-chan-hae-jwoseo go-ma-wo!
Meaning: (Person receiving advice) Thanks for the compliment! (Informal)
Cultural Tips
When asking for advice from peers in Korea, especially in a school setting, consider these points. While friendships allow for directness, politeness is still valued. Using phrases like 혹시 시간 괜찮으면… (hok-si si-gan gwaen-cha-neu-myeon… – If you happen to have time…) shows consideration for your friend’s schedule.
Giving feedback often involves softening criticism. It’s common to start with positive points before mentioning areas for improvement, like 전반적으로 좋은데… (jeon-ban-jeo-geu-ro jo-eun-de… – Overall it’s good, but…). This indirect approach helps maintain harmony (화합 – hwahap) even when offering critique.
Receiving feedback gracefully is important. Expressing gratitude (고마워 – go-ma-wo) and acknowledging the feedback (아, 그렇구나 – a, geu-reo-ku-na) shows respect for the person who took the time to help.
While informal language (반말 – ban-mal) is common among close friends of the same age, be mindful of subtle hierarchies that might exist even among peers (e.g., based on grade level or seniority in a club). If unsure, using slightly more polite informal endings can be safer.
Offering help in return or treating your friend to a snack or drink after they’ve helped you is a common way to show appreciation and strengthen the friendship.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: Student A (Minjun) asks Student B (Sujin), a classmate, for feedback on his debate speech draft during a break time at school.
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Expression: A (민준): 수진아, 잠깐 시간 돼? 내 토론 발표 원고 좀 봐줄 수 있을까?
Pronunciation: A (min-jun): su-ji-na, jam-kkan si-gan dwae? nae to-ron bal-pyo won-go jom bwa-jul su i-sseul-kka?
Meaning: A (Minjun): Sujin, do you have a moment? Could you possibly look over my debate speech script? -
Expression: B (수진): 어, 민준아. 그럼, 지금 잠깐 볼까? 어떤 주제인데?
Pronunciation: B (su-jin): eo, min-ju-na. geu-reom, ji-geum jam-kkan bol-kka? eo-tteon ju-je-in-de?
Meaning: B (Sujin): Oh, Minjun. Sure, should we look at it quickly now? What’s the topic? -
Expression: A (민준): 응, 이번에 ‘교복 자율화’ 찬성 측 맡았거든. 논리적인 흐름이 괜찮은지, 주장이 명확한지 좀 봐줘.
Pronunciation: A (min-jun): eung, i-beo-ne ‘gyo-bok ja-yul-hwa’ chan-seong cheuk ma-ta-geot-deun. nol-li-jeo-gin heu-reum-i gwaen-chan-eun-ji, ju-jang-i myeong-hwa-kan-ji jom bwa-jwo.
Meaning: A (Minjun): Yeah, I’m arguing for the ‘liberalization of school uniforms’ this time. Please check if the logical flow is okay and if the argument is clear. -
Expression: B (수진): (잠시 읽어본 후) 음… 전체적으로 잘 썼는데, 두 번째 근거가 조금 약한 것 같아. 뒷받침할 통계 자료 같은 거 더 넣으면 어때?
Pronunciation: B (su-jin): (jam-si il-geo-bon hu) eum… jeon-che-jeo-geu-ro jal sseot-neun-de, du beon-jjae geun-geo-ga jo-geum ya-kan geot ga-ta. dwit-ba-chim-hal tong-gye ja-ryo ga-teun geo deo neo-eu-myeon eo-ttae?
Meaning: B (Sujin): (After reading for a moment) Hmm… Overall, it’s well-written, but the second piece of evidence seems a bit weak. How about adding more supporting data, like statistics? -
Expression: A (민준): 아, 그렇구나. 그 부분 나도 좀 애매하다고 생각했어. 좋은 지적 고마워! 통계 자료 한번 찾아볼게.
Pronunciation: A (min-jun): a, geu-reo-ku-na. geu bu-bun na-do jom ae-mae-ha-da-go saeng-ga-kae-sseo. jo-eun ji-jeok go-ma-wo! tong-gye ja-ryo han-beon cha-ja-bol-ge.
Meaning: A (Minjun): Ah, I see. I also thought that part was a bit vague. Thanks for the good point! I’ll try looking for some statistical data. -
Expression: B (수진): 응. 그리고 서론에서 청중의 관심을 확 끄는 문장이 있으면 더 좋을 것 같아!
Pronunciation: B (su-jin): eung. geu-ri-go seo-ro-ne-seo cheong-jung-ui gwan-sim-eul hwak kkeu-neun mun-jang-i i-sseu-myeon deo jo-eul geot ga-ta!
Meaning: B (Sujin): Yeah. And I think it would be even better if you had a sentence in the introduction that really grabs the audience’s attention! -
Expression: A (민준): 오, 좋은 생각이다! 정말 고마워, 수진아. 네 덕분에 방향이 잡히는 것 같아.
Pronunciation: A (min-jun): o, jo-eun saeng-ga-gi-da! jeong-mal go-ma-wo, su-ji-na. ne deok-bu-ne bang-hyang-i ja-pi-neun geot ga-ta.
Meaning: A (Minjun): Oh, that’s a great idea! Thank you so much, Sujin. Thanks to you, I feel like I’m getting a clearer direction.
Practice Tips
Getting comfortable asking for and receiving advice takes practice! Try role-playing the conversation example with a friend or language partner~ Focus on using phrases like 조언 좀 해줄 수 있어? (jo-eon jom hae-jul su i-sseo?) and 어떻게 생각해? (eo-tteo-ke saeng-ga-kae?).
Don’t just memorize the phrases; try to understand the nuances. When would you use 좀 봐줄래? (jom bwa-jul-lae?) versus 피드백 좀 줄 수 있을까? (pi-deu-baek jom jul su i-sseul-kka?)? Thinking about the context will make your Korean sound more natural!
Listen to how native Korean speakers give feedback to each other, perhaps in Korean dramas or variety shows set in schools. Pay attention to how they phrase both praise and criticism. Good luck with your debate preparation! 화이팅! (hwa-i-ting! – Fighting!/Good luck!)
