F2F Class Notes (Li)

Homework

Do some writing using the words you learnt in class/in your own time.

Today we focused on:

Improve reading skills: https://breakingnewsenglish.com

Vocabulary

bit by bit: a little at a time 一点一点地,逐渐地

eg. She is recovering from surgery bit by bit.

eg. The economic situation is improving bit by bit, we should look on the bright side.

or little by little

eg. Little by little she came to realise that she needs to get herself out of this situation as soon as possible.

Do you have any tips/advice on learning English?

upgrade: improve from before 提升

eg. The newest smartphone is a big upgrade from the old one.

update: 更新

eg. Have you updated your phone’s software to the latest version?

eg. I haven’t received any updates from her.

stay optimistic/look on the bright side