True Beauty Episode 1 - A2/B1 Level English Practice Activities
1. Warm-Up Discussion (5 minutes)
- Have you ever watched a Korean drama before?
- What do you think "True Beauty" is about?
- Look at these words: beauty, school, secret. What comes to your mind?
2. Vocabulary Practice
Word - Meaning (in English) - Example Sentence
- bullied: treated badly by others - She was bullied at her old school.
- makeup: cosmetics used on the face - She wears makeup to feel confident.
- transfer: move to another place - He will transfer to a new school.
- embarrassed: feeling shy or ashamed - He felt embarrassed after falling.
- confident: sure about yourself - She looks confident in the photo.
Task: Match the words with their meanings.
3. Comprehension Questions (While-watching / After-watching)
- Where does Ju-kyung go to school?
- Why does Ju-kyung feel sad in the beginning?
- What changes after she learns about makeup?
- Who does Ju-kyung meet at her new school?
- What is Ju-kyung's secret?
4. Order the Events
Put these events in order:
a) Ju-kyung is bullied at school.
b) Ju-kyung learns how to use makeup.
c) Ju-kyung transfers to a new school.
d) Ju-kyung meets a boy who sees her without makeup.
5. Fill in the Blanks
(makeup / bullied / confident / transfer / embarrassed)
- Ju-kyung feels ___________ when she falls in front of her classmates.
- She uses ___________ to change her appearance.
- She was ___________ by her classmates in her old school.
- After using makeup, she feels ___________.
- Ju-kyung needs to ___________ to a new school.
6. Character Cards
Ju-kyung:
- Shy
- Loves comic books
- Learns makeup skills
Su-ho:
- Cold but kind
- Sees Ju-kyung's real face
Task: Describe Ju-kyung in three sentences.
7. Speaking Activity: What Would You Do?
- If you were Ju-kyung, what would you do at the new school?
- Would you tell your secret to your friends? Why or why not?
- How important is appearance at your school/work?
Task: Discuss and share your opinions.
8. Mini Writing Task
Write 4-5 sentences about your favorite scene.
- What happened?
- Which characters were there?
- Why did you like it?
End of Activities - Good job!