VIP Class Notes (Bryce)

Today we focused on:

We spoke about living in Shanghai.  We discussed some of our history.  We learned some new words.

Vocabulary

Space Port – In China, the place that space launches take place on Hainan Island…..is Wenchang.

Semi-retired – A person has primarily stopped working.  Not quite fully retired.  They use their free time to do other things that earn money and keep them busy.

Scholar – very educated person in a specific subject

Extraordinary – very good, above expectations

Beaches – where the sand meets the water along the coast.  Also, a great place to relax!

Ecuador –  a country in South America.  It is located along the equator and famous for its’ natural environment.  The Galapagos Island are nearby.  So are the Amazon jungle.  This is a Spanish speaking country.

stereo-type – it is a predetermined, often misconception, understanding of the way things are.

predetermined – something was decided before it happened

bias – like stereo-type

Pronunciation

Gorgeuus – gorgeous

Simpooo – Simple    …..pull….

Noodles –

bias   (not….buyers)

Speaking exercise

Why you choose SmartEnglish?  Why DID you choose SmartEnglish?

I wanna asking when you come into the China.  When did you come to China?

Is you first time….. Is this your first time to teach English?

Agree on you.  Agree with you.

We agree on those things!

So, you been in China always, or travel other city?  Have you been in China most of the time?  Have you traveled to other cities?

Some words is the same…… Some words ARE the same.

Why you hold a business in Hainan?  Why did you have a business in Hainan?  Better: Why did you choose to have a business in Hainan?