F2F Class Notes (Jacob)

https://www.rd.com/culture/hard-english-words-to-pronounce/

Vocabulary

Introverted – People who are often nervous/shy and find it difficult to talk and meet new people

Extroverted – People who are very social/open and can easily connect and talk with new people

Hurdle – an obstacle that you must jump over/overcome

Resorts – a large luxury hotel with pools, and often located near the beach (for relaxing on holiday)

Metaphor – 隐喻

There are plenty of fish in the sea (idiom) – There are lots more of something (to cheer up a friend)

Hiking – walking/climbing in the mountains/woods/wilderness

Balkans – a region of mountains and countries located in South Eastern region Europe.

Grammar

Located in a rural area

Speak good English – Speak English well

Approve = accept

Quiz

I want to go to northern China / I want to go to the North of China

I’m at  in South Eastern China

I”m from the Centralized part of Europe

The Northern part of Canada is more cold than the South/(ern) part 

Northern Canada/The North region of Canada

Conversation starters:

Hi, where are you from?

What brings you here? – Why are you here?

I think the vocabulary and listening is the two biggest hurdles for me.

Getting contact Details:

Formal: It was a pleasure to meet you today. Here is my/Can I get your business card?

Casual: Do you want to grab a drink sometime? Can I get your wechat/contact details?