F2F Class Notes (Joe) (w)

Today we focused on:

We focused on using ‘inappropriate’ and ‘improper’ in different examples.

Homework

Try thinking about 3 examples of something that you cannot do in certain situations or with certain people. Write 3 sentences with ‘inappropriate’ to express these examples.

Pronunciation

inappropriate – ɪnəˈprəʊprɪət
to say the word quickly you can form a ‘j’ sound (like in the word ‘yellow’) in the last syllable (ɪət)

pizza – pɪtsə
make sure you say a soft /t/ sound in the middle

Grammar

I had a running
I had a run
I went running

I made a smoothie. I add some banana. 
I made a smoothie. I added some banana.
I usually make a smoothie. I add some banana.

the idol will be blamed by the public, which may lead to build a negative image
the idol will be blamed by the public, which may lead to building a negative image

Vocabulary

improper – incorrect or indecent (not OK)
It was improper of her to lie to her friend

inappropriate – not suitable to a situation or setting
It was inappropriate for her to talk to her boss about her boyfriend.

Writing exercise

1. The behavior of this teacher is not proper as a teacher and not responsible to her students.
The teacher has the authority over students who trust their teacher. Students will follow the order which teachers give to them even though they don’t know the purpose. It may affect students’ growth and ability of decision-make.

1. The behavior of this teacher is inappropriate as a teacher and not responsible to her students.
The teacher has the authority over students who trust their teacher. Students will blindly follow the orders which teachers give to them even though they don’t know the purpose. It may affect students’ growth and decision-making ability of decision-make.

2. Fans’ behavior may harm their idols’ image.
This is not a good way to show your love and support for your idols. Even worse, the idol will be blamed by the public, which may lead to build a negative image. Fans should think how to express their love in a positive and healthy way.

2. Fans’ behavior may harm their idols’ image.
This is not a good way to show your love and support for your idols. Even worse, the idol will be blamed by the public, which may lead to building a negative image. Fans should think about how to express their love in a positive and healthy way.