인기 온라인 게임 ‘포트나이트(Fortnite)’ 제작사 에픽게임즈(Epic Games)가 5억 달러 이상의 벌금을 내는 것이 확정되었습니다. 벌금으로는 최대 규모인데요. 연방 거래 위원회(Federal Trade Commission)는 혼란스러운 버튼으로 사용자들이 의도치 않은 결제를 하게 만들고, 어린 사용자들의 개인 정보를 부모의 동의 없이 수집한 데 대한 것이라고 밝혔습니다. 지난해 합의된 이 벌금으로 곧 소비자들에게 환불금이 돌아갈 예정입니다. <br>

Colloquial language is informal language that people use in everyday speech. It may also be used in informal writing to create a conversational tone and a sense of realism to writing. Colloquial language is composed of words, phrases, and aphorisms that are shorter and less sophisticated. For example, contractions like should’ve (should have) and where’d (where did) are examples of colloquial language. The idiomatic expressions “go bananas” (to go crazy or insane) and “give me a hand” (help me) are also examples of colloquial language. Some of the components of colloquial language do not follow the rules of linguistics, but colloquial language is still considered standard language. Some people may mistake it as slang. However, colloquial language and slang are two distinct forms of languages. Slang is a lexicon of words and phrases that are far more informal than colloquial language. It includes expressions that may not be considered standard language especially because only members of groups that speak a particular slang can understand specific slang expressions. Many linguists consider slang inferior to colloquial language because of its intentions to replace standard language. Slang expressions may be created and used based on their social significance and their relation to a subculture. In the past, slang was associated with outlaws because these people used to make up words that would not be understood by the general public as a way to protect themselves and their trade. However, in later years, slang made its way into pop culture, and it is now widely used by the youth, the media, and the entertainment industry. Colloquial and slang expressions may undergo the same process of language formation since they may be coined from existing components of standard languages. The difference lies on how they are used. Colloquial language can still be used in newspapers, business meetings, and other formal situations because although it is informal, it is still considered standard language. It can still be understood by the majority. Slang, however, may only be used by certain groups of people. Its survival is dependent on how it is used by the group that created and speaks it. Slang may also be too vulgar and inappropriate, so it should not be used in formal settings. All in all, colloquial language and slang are closely related but are not one and the same. They may have their similarities, but the main point of differentiation is that colloquial language is considered a standard language while slang is not.

1. 우리말을 영어로 잘못 옮긴 것은?

①John이 강단에 있었을 리가 없어. 그는 훌륭한 대중 연설가는 아니야.

   → It couldn’t have been Johnat the podium. He’s not a good public speaker.

② 너는 치즈를 먹어본 적이 없었으니까, 내가 그걸 먹게 하는 편이 나아.

   → You haven’t been eating thecheese, so you may as well let me have it.

③ 그녀의 보고서는 오늘 아침까지였지만, 그녀는 제시간에 그것을 제출하지 못했을 것이다.

   → Her report was due this morning, but she might notsubmits it on time.

④ 그 반 학생들이 내일 발표를 할 준비가되어있어야 하는 것은 중요하다.

   → It is important that theclass be ready to give their oral reports tomorrow.

2. 다음 문장 중 어법상 옳지 않은 것은?

① Weare saving our money because we want to buy a house next year.

② Thepolicemen arrived a few minutes after the car accident occurs.

③ Youprobably shouldn’t stay out late because you’re already sick.

④ Hesold his novel to a major publishing company in London.