F2F Class Notes (Raph)

Vocabulary

Technical (adj): 1- relating to the knowledge, machines, or methods used in science and industry:
E.g.: We had a few technical problems, so the show had to be cancelled.
E.g.: The machine stopped working and no one had the technical skills to fix it.

Tech (n): 1- short for technology or technical.
E.g.: Several high-tech (= high technology / using the latest and most advanced technology) companies have located in the town.
E.g.: He’s been working in the tech industry for many years.

Item (n): 1- something that is part of a list or group of things:
E.g.: The restaurant has a long menu of about 50 items.
E.g.: Several items of clothing (= clothes) lay on the floor.

Interaction (n): 1-  an occasion when two or more people or things communicate with or react to each other. (v: Interact)
E.g.: There’s not enough interaction between the management and the workers.
E.g.: Language games are usually intended to encourage student interaction.
E.g.: Her teacher says that she interacts well with the other children.
E.g.: It’s interesting at parties to see how people interact socially.

Grammar

I like to watching TV. – I like watching TV. / I like to watch TV.

Pronunciation

Tech:  /tek/

Take: /teɪk/

Carefully: /ˈker.fəl.i/

Clothes: /kloʊðz/

Cloth: /klɑːθ/

Immediate: /ɪˈmiː.di.ət/

Immediately: /ɪˈmiː.di.ət.li/

Interaction: /ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈræk.ʃən/