F2F Class Notes (Jesse)

Use some of the grammar corrections in some writing. – maybe write about your life before and after having kids. How did you feel then and now?

Pronunciation

kindergarten – kin der gar ten 

Vocabulary

such like – such as 

tutor – a private teacher

you can enter this school easily – go in
eg. I entered the school through the front gate
to enter into sth – to become part of it
eg. I entered into an agreement with SE to learn English for a year

try – have a go / have a try

can do = to allow them to / to enable to them / to ensure that they are able to

cutting costs – to try to lower costs

they rent out their apartment to others and collect rent

outstanding / high performing
average
below average

Grammar

spend time on

before my daughter born – before my daughter was born / my wife gave birth to my daughter / my wife had my daughter

I have no such opportunity – I don’t have an opportunity like that / I don’t have that kind of opportunity 

I like you
I don’t like you

I have money
I don’t have money

I have a lot of money
I don’t have much money

I can go to play tennis – I could / I was able to

can = am able to
could = was able to
will can = will be able to 

I feel boring – I feel bored / I am bored 

I forget when I speaking – I forget when speaking / when I speak 

help them on their homework – help them with their homework