오늘의 영어 회화 패턴 #9 — As soon as ~, …

 

 

오늘의 영어 회화 패턴 #9 — As soon as ~, … ( ~하자마자 … )

핵심 요지

• 형식: As soon as + 주어 + 현재형/완료형, 주어 + will/명령/약속
• 종속절(As soon as 이하)은 미래라도 현재형을 자주 씀: As soon as it’s ready, I’ll send it.
• 뉘앙스: “조건 달성 즉시” → 신속·약속·우선순위

1) 실전 예문 15 (업무·생활에서 정말 자주 쓰는 문장)

1. As soon as I arrive, I’ll text you.
   내가 도착하자마자 문자할게.
2. As soon as it’s ready, I’ll send it over.
   준비되는 대로 바로 보낼게.
3. As soon as you confirm, we’ll proceed.
   확인해 주는 즉시 진행하겠습니다.
4. As soon as the meeting ends, let’s regroup.
   회의 끝나자마자 다시 모이자.
5. As soon as I’m free, I’ll check your message.
   시간 나자마자 메시지 확인할게.
6. As soon as we get approval, we can launch.
   승인 나는 즉시 출시할 수 있어.
7. As soon as it stops raining, we’ll head out.
   비 그치자마자 나가자.
8. As soon as I hear back, I’ll let you know.
   답장 받는 대로 알려줄게.
9. As soon as I finish this call, I’ll join the Zoom.
   통화 끝나자마자 줌에 합류할게.
10. As soon as the files sync, I’ll upload them.
    파일 동기화되자마자 업로드할게.
11. As soon as you’re ready, give me a ping.
    준비되면 바로 톡 줘.
12. As soon as we settle the payment, we’ll ship.
    결제 마무리 되는 즉시 발송하겠습니다.
13. As soon as I find the error, I’ll push a fix.
    오류 찾자마자 수정 배포할게.
14. As soon as traffic eases, I’ll head over.
    길 좀 풀리면 바로 갈게.
15. As soon as I get home, I’ll send the photos.
    집 도착하자마자 사진 보낼게.

2) 1분 미니 대화 (업무 채팅)

• A: Any updates on the draft?
• B: As soon as I finish this section, I’ll share a preview.
• A: Sounds good. Thanks for the quick turn.

3) 비교·대체

• Once ~, …: 결과가 조건 충족 직후 이어짐(격식 약간↑).
  • Once it’s approved, we’ll publish.
• The moment (that) ~, …: 순간성 강조(회화적).
  • The moment I see him, I’ll ask.
• Right after ~, …: 시간 순서 강조(즉시성은 약간 약함).
  • Right after the meeting, let’s debrief.

4) 흔한 오류 & 교정

• ❌ As soon as it will be ready, I will send it.
  ✅ As soon as it’s ready, I’ll send it. (종속절 미래 will 금지)
• ❌ As soon as I will arrive, I will call you.
  ✅ As soon as I arrive, I’ll call you.

5) 30초 퀴즈

• Q1: “준비되는 대로 보내드릴게요.”
  → As soon as it’s ready, I’ll send it.
• Q2: “승인 나는 즉시 진행하겠습니다.”
  → As soon as it’s approved, we’ll proceed.

6) 체크박스 연습표

상황문장체크

도착 알림	As soon as I arrive, I’ll text you.	☐
승인 후 진행	As soon as it’s approved, we’ll proceed.	☐
통화 종료 후 참여	As soon as I finish this call, I’ll join.	☐
파일 동기화	As soon as the files sync, I’ll upload them.	☐

한 줄 요약: As soon as ~는 “조건 달성 즉시 행동”의 가장 자연스러운 표식. 종속절에 will 쓰지 말 것!

작성자: Vivian | 최종 업데이트: 2025-08-18
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