F2F Class Notes (Ally)[S/W]

Vocabulary

polar: direct
ie. He’s the polar opposite of a gentleman.

charismatic: (n) charisma

pawn: qi zi

mafia: black hand dang

detox: get rid of toxins

Grammar

“talk the big talk”

introduce: show something new for the first time

insert

“the grass is greener on the other side”

“get the drift” – get the main message

get/have
– I have to get the cake for mom’s birthday.
– You can have the leftovers of the cake.

“are we talking (about)”

lesson = contradiction
class = conflict/disagreement

Compared to a lawyer, is a business man …

Even though the knowledge seems not very difficult
Even though the knowledge doesn’t seem very difficult
Even though the knowledge is relatively easy.

Q: Did you read anything interesting in the news? Tell me about it.
A: It’s actually not …It’s about cleaning up the city and something about personal hygiene. In the beginning of this article, the author introduced a novel Dickinson. In his book, hygiene seemed to be a symbol of class, only the upper-class people washed their hands very often, keep their personal hygiene. And leaders wouldn’t pay much attention to the cleanness of the whole city esp the lower class people. So there was a high chance that some diseases would be transmitted person-to-person. There was a very serious disease at that time, so many people died because of the plague. Without enough human force, there would be no development of the economy. From then on, the govt had been paying attention to cleaning up the whole city. That reminds me of a recent piece of news, that you should never put a price tag on human life, esp during the pandemic. There was a contraction between DT and the NY mayor. He said sth to fight against DT’s words on putting a price on human lives. And comparing this with China/what the leaders are doing in China, I think Chinese leaders did a perfect job. Perhaps some other people would say that the Chinese govt always say big words and don’t take action – it is too idealistic – but from my perspective, I believe how I’m doing right now. So I think I am lucky to be a Chinese.

A: It’s actually not …It’s about cleaning up the city and something about personal hygiene./The article talks about …/surrounding the issues of … In the beginning of this article, the author mentioned a novel Dickinson. In his book, hygiene seemed to be a symbol of class, only the upper-class people washed their hands very often, kept their personal hygiene. And policymakers wouldn’t pay much attention to the sanitation of the whole city esp the lower class people. So there was a high chance that diseases would be transmitted person-to-person due to lack of sanitation/bad hygiene. There was a very serious disease at that time, so many people died because of the plague. Without enough human force/workforce/labor, there wouldn’t be any development of the economy/economic development. From then on, the govt had been paying more attention to cleaning up the whole city. That reminds me of a recent piece of news, that you should never put a price tag on human life, esp during the pandemic. There was a disagreement/argument/conflict between DT and the NY mayor. He condemned DT for …/He argued with DT, who seemed to be putting a price on human lives. And comparing this with the leadership China/what the leadership is doing in China, I think Chinese leaders did a perfect job. Perhaps some other people would say that the Chinese govt always say big words and don’t take action – their actions don’t match their promises – but from my perspective, I believe how I’m doing right now. So I think I am lucky to be a Chinese.

1. get off to a good start
Me and my students got off to a good start when I introduced a game called “Heart attack”.
2. work on
I’m still working on it.
3. complimentary
You can have complimentary wechat classes and e-mail service.
4. mix-up
There seems to be a mix-up in those numbers/ over the tags.
5. take on
It’s too risky to take on new staff during the pandemic.
I don’t want to take on too much work, even though it means a nice salary.
6. act up
My computer is acting up again.
7. don
Remember to don a hat/a pair of sunglasses to protect you against the burning/scorching sun.
8. slip my mind
This is really embarrassing/awkward, but your name has just slipped my mind. Can you remind me?
9. in a bit of a hurry
I can’t talk with you right now. I am in a bit of a hurry.
10. terrible with
I am terrible with names. I always mix up the students’ first names and last names.

Edited:

1. get off to a good start
Me and my students got off to a good start when I introduced a game called “Heart attack”.
2. work on
I’m still working on it.
3. complimentary
You can get /You will receive/ There are complimentary wechat classes and e-mail service.
4. mix-up
There seems to be a mix-up of those numbers/ tags./ mix up in the numbers.
5. take on
It’s too risky to take on new staff during the pandemic.
I don’t want to take on too much work, even though it means a nice salary.
6. act up
My computer is acting up again.
7. don
Remember to don a hat/a pair of sunglasses to protect you against the burning/scorching sun.
8. slip my mind
This is really embarrassing, but your name has just slipped my mind. Can you remind me?
9. in a bit of a hurry
I can’t talk with you right now. I am in a bit of a hurry.
10. terrible with
I am terrible with names. I always mix up the students’ first names and last names.

Pronunciation

smiling

my students smile

accent

Ally

and end

type mind