F2F Class Notes (Joe)

Write about the past and use the word ‘recently’. You can use the past simple tense or any of the past and present perfect tenses.

Grammar

I’ve been to Shanghai work for 15 years
I’ve been living in Shanghai for 15 years

I choose Shanghai as my second hometown
I chose Shanghai as my home away from home

The fresh air, the slow pace make ourselves more comfortable
The fresh air and the slow pace make us more comfortable

I never think about that (say this if you avoid thinking about something because it makes you unhappy)
I’ve never thought about that (say this if this idea has never been in your mind)

How many students did you have? (say this if you are asking about a period of time which has finished) (e.g. ask this to a retired teacher)
How many students have you had? (say this if you are asking about a period of time which continues) (e.g. ask this to a working teacher)

Do you watch some American series recently?
Have you watched some American series recently?

I have been in pharmaceutical industry
I have been in the pharmaceutical industry

Vocabulary

feminism (the noun describing the concept)
Feminism is important in modern society.

feminist (personal noun / adjective)
She’s a feminist.
Feminist ideas are popular in that country.

Pronunciation

grew (rhymes with shoe)