VIP Class Notes (Alex)

Vocabulary

How long is our class ?

We are having a class for one hour

eyesight 视力

e.g. I wear glasses because I have a bad eyesight

shortsighted 

e.g. I wear glasses because I’m shortsighted

Grammar

difference between was and been: 

I have been in this company for 3 years = today I still work for this company

I was in this company for 3 years = today I don’t work for this company anymore

I have been in Bali for 6 days = right now I am in Bali

I was in Bali for 6 days = right now I’m not in Bali

the action is still happening: 

How long have you been … ? / How long have you worked ; played ; traveled ; slept … ?

How long have you lived in Jiading district

I have lived in Jiading for 6 years

the action is finished:

How long were you … ? / How long did you work ; play ; travel ; sleep … ?

How long did you spend in the metro today?

I spent 20 minutes on the metro today.