F2F Class Notes (Mason)

Write a short paragraph about your trip Taiwan using todays vocab.

Vocabulary

Consistently – without stopping
eg. She has been a consistent worker for five years.

Crunch time – a time where you have a lot of work to do but little time
eg. With the event launching next month, it is crunch time in the office.

Allotted – What you are allowed (time)
eg. You can have an allotted smoke break at 3pm.

Deprivation – to have very little of something
eg. Food deprivation in Africa is still a major problem.

Wealth – Have lots of money and connections, generally its “old money”
eg. There are a lot more wealthy

Nouveau riche [Nu-evo Reesh]- (Derogatory)Someone who has recently made a lot of money.

Vowels: A,E,I,O,U

Condescending – to look down on someone
eg. The french can be condescending to loud, American tourists.

Metropolis – a big, advanced city
eg. I prefer spending a weekend in nature than shopping in a metropolis.

To hit the nail on the head – to make an excellent point
eg. He really hit the nail on the head when he was talking about how the Vietnam war was a mistake.

Grammar

I’m keeping working for the last two weeks. – I have been working consistently for the last two weeks.

I planned to drive with my friend to Hangzhou yesterday – Yesterday, I planned to drive to Hangzhou with my friend.

Going to launch recently – Going to launch soon