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Jinny Kim: Pioneer of K-Beauty in the UK

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Jinny Kim is a really cool person in the beauty industry. She brought the K-beauty trend from South Korea to the UK and made it super popular. She's also the one who made eyelash extensions a thing in the country. She's been working with famous people like Naomi Campbell and even went on Simon Cowell's fancy yacht to do his eyelashes.

Jinny Kim's journey in the beauty industry is really impressive. She made K-beauty really popular in the UK, which is all about taking care of your skin and using natural-looking makeup. And her eyelash extensions changed the game, giving people the chance to have amazing lashes and look really glamorous.

Because of her work with famous clients, Jinny Kim is now a trusted expert in the beauty industry. People love her because she's really good at what she does and pays attention to every little detail. She's become really famous and has lots of loyal customers who trust her with their beauty needs.

Jinny Kim's story is really inspiring, especially for people who want to start their own businesses or love beauty. She's really good at spotting trends and bringing them to new places. Her passion for her work and her dedication to making people look and feel amazing have made her a big success. And because of her, K-beauty is now a big thing all over the world.

Original news source: New Malden: Pioneer Jinny Kim on 20 years of K-beauty in the UK (BBC)

🎧 Listen:

πŸ“– Vocabulary:

1. industry
2. trend
3. extensions
4. glamorous
5. clients
6. expert
7. detail
8. loyal
9. inspiring
10. spotting
11. passion
12. dedication
13. success
14. global
15. beauty

Group or Classroom Activities

Warm-up Activities:

– News Summary
Instructions: Divide the students into pairs or small groups. Give each group a few minutes to read the article silently. Then, ask each group to summarize the main points of the article in 3-5 sentences. Afterward, have each group share their summaries with the class and discuss any differences or similarities.
– Opinion Poll
Instructions: Create a list of discussion questions related to the article, such as "Do you think K-beauty trends will continue to be popular in the future?" or "Have you ever tried eyelash extensions? What was your experience like?" Divide the class into pairs or small groups and give each group a question. Instruct them to discuss their opinions on the topic and come up with reasons to support their views. Afterward, have a class discussion where groups can share their opinions.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Write down 10-15 key vocabulary words from the article on individual slips of paper. Divide the class into teams and give each team a set of vocabulary words. One student from each team will come to the front of the class and have one minute to draw a picture representing each word while their team tries to guess the word. The team with the most correct guesses at the end wins.
– Synonym Challenge
Instructions: Choose 10-15 words from the article and write them on the board. Instruct the students to work individually or in pairs to come up with as many synonyms as they can for each word. After a set amount of time, have the students share their lists and create a class list of synonyms for each word.
– Future Predictions
Instructions: Ask the students to imagine that they are beauty industry experts like Jinny Kim. Instruct them to work in pairs or small groups and come up with three predictions for the future of the beauty industry. They should think about trends, technologies, or changes that they believe will happen. Afterward, have each group share their predictions with the class and discuss as a whole group.

πŸ€” Comprehension Questions:

1. Who is Jinny Kim and what is she known for in the beauty industry?

2. What did Jinny Kim bring from South Korea to the UK?

3. How did Jinny Kim's eyelash extensions change the beauty game?

4. Why is Jinny Kim considered a trusted expert in the beauty industry?

5. What makes Jinny Kim's story inspiring for people who want to start their own businesses or love beauty?

6. What qualities does Jinny Kim possess that have contributed to her success?

7. How has Jinny Kim's work impacted the popularity of K-beauty?

8. Why do people trust Jinny Kim with their beauty needs?

🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

Jinny Kim is a really cool person in the beauty industry. She brought the K-beauty from Korea to the UK and made it super popular. She's also the one who made eyelash extensions a thing in the country. She's been working with famous like Naomi Campbell and even went on Cowell's fancy yacht to do his eyelashes. Jinny Kim's in the beauty industry is really impressive. She made K-beauty really popular in the UK, which is all about taking care of your skin and natural-looking makeup. And her eyelash extensions changed the game, people the chance to have lashes and look really glamorous. Because of her work with famous clients, Jinny Kim is now a expert in the industry. People love her because she's really good at what she does and pays attention to every little detail. She's become really famous and has lots of loyal customers who trust her with their beauty . Jinny Kim's is really inspiring, especially for people who want to their own businesses or love beauty. She's really good at spotting trends and them to new places. Her passion for her work and her dedication to making people look and feel amazing have made her a big . And because of her, K-beauty is now a big all over the world.

πŸ’¬ Discussion Questions:

1. What is K-beauty and why do you think it became popular in the UK?
2. How would you feel if you had the opportunity to work with famous people like Naomi Campbell?
3. Do you like using natural-looking makeup? Why or why not?
4. What do you think it takes to become a trusted expert in the beauty industry?
5. How do you think Jinny Kim's attention to detail has contributed to her success?
6. Do you think it's important for a business owner to be passionate about their work? Why or why not?
7. Why do you think Jinny Kim's story is inspiring for people who want to start their own businesses?
8. Have you ever spotted a trend before it became popular? How did you feel about it?
9. How do you think Jinny Kim's dedication to making people look and feel amazing has impacted her success?
10. Do you think K-beauty will continue to be popular all over the world? Why or why not?
11. How do you think Jinny Kim's journey in the beauty industry has influenced other people in the industry?
12. What other trends do you think could be brought to new places like Jinny Kim did with K-beauty?
13. How do you think Jinny Kim's work with famous clients has helped her build trust with her customers?
14. Have you ever had a beauty treatment that made you feel really glamorous? How did it make you feel?
15. What do you think it takes to be successful in the beauty industry?

Individual Activities

πŸ“–πŸ’­ Vocabulary Meanings:

Click a dot next to a word, then click the dot next to its meaning to draw a line connecting them.

Words

1. industry
2. trend
3. extensions
4. glamorous
5. clients
6. expert
7. detail
8. loyal
9. inspiring
10. spotting
11. passion
12. dedication
13. success
14. global
15. beauty

Meanings

(A) The part of the economy made up of companies that produce a certain type of goods or services
(B) Hard work and commitment to a task or purpose
(C) A general direction in which something is developing or changing
(D) People who pay for services or advice from a professional
(E) Encouraging others to do or feel something, especially to do something creative or beneficial
(F) Appearing very attractive and fancy
(G) Faithful and committed, often staying with the same product or service
(H) A small piece of information that is considered or examined
(I) Noticing or discovering something, often something that is not obvious
(J) Someone who knows a lot about a particular subject
(K) Relating to or involving the entire world
(L) A strong feeling of enthusiasm and excitement for something
(M) Additions or enhancements made to a part of the body to improve appearance
(N) The quality or state of being pleasing or delightful in appearance or character
(O) Achieving what you have been aiming for, especially after hard work

πŸ”‘ Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What did Jinny Kim bring from South Korea to the UK?
(a) Sushi
(b) Yoga
(c) K-beauty trend
(d) Bollywood movies
2. Who did Jinny Kim work with on Simon Cowell's yacht?
(a) Naomi Campbell
(b) David Beckham
(c) Kate Middleton
(d) Brad Pitt
3. What is K-beauty all about?
(a) Wearing bold and colorful makeup
(b) Using heavy foundation and contouring
(c) Having long and colorful nails
(d) Taking care of your skin and using natural-looking makeup
4. What did Jinny Kim make popular in the UK?
(a) Hair extensions
(b) Eyelash extensions
(c) Nail art
(d) Lip fillers
5. Why do people love Jinny Kim?
(a) Because she's famous
(b) Because she's rich
(c) Because she's really good at what she does and pays attention to every little detail
(d) Because she's friends with celebrities
6. What has made Jinny Kim a big success?
(a) Her connections with famous people
(b) Her expensive products
(c) Her social media following
(d) Her passion for her work and dedication to making people look and feel amazing
7. What is Jinny Kim's expertise in?
(a) Fashion industry
(b) Beauty industry
(c) Tech industry
(d) Food industry
8. What impact did Jinny Kim have on the beauty industry?
(a) She made K-beauty a big thing all over the world
(b) She made nail art popular
(c) She invented a new type of makeup
(d) She started a beauty school

πŸ•΅οΈ True or False Questions:

She introduced the K-beauty trend to the UK but failed to make it very popular.
Her eyelash extensions revolutionized the beauty game, allowing people to have stunning lashes.
Jinny Kim's journey in the beauty industry is unimpressive.
Jinny Kim is credited with popularizing eyelash extensions in the country.
Jinny Kim is now an untrusted expert in the beauty industry and has an unfaithful customer base.
Jinny Kim is an unknown figure in the beauty industry.
She has worked with famous people like Naomi Campbell and Simon Cowell.
She made K-beauty and natural-looking makeup popular in the UK.

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1. Who is Jinny Kim and what has she done in the beauty industry?
2. What is K-beauty and how did Jinny Kim make it popular in the UK?
3. How did Jinny Kim change the game with eyelash extensions?
4. Why do people trust Jinny Kim in the beauty industry?
5. Why is Jinny Kim's story inspiring for people who want to start their own businesses or love beauty?

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