VIP Class Notes (Jesse)

Vocabulary

she’ll abort the baby / she’ll have an abortion – end a pregnancy

I have to work instead of her / replace her / take over from her

it’s useless – I can’t do anything or help anyone
i’m helpless – No one can help me

bipolar / manic states

he’s a psycho / he’s crazy

he has a mental problem / he is a mental patient

hallway / corridor / hall – the passage between rooms
eg. I walked through the hall to get to the classroom

looks normal – when you look at him you think he’s normal
seems normal – the feeling you get is that he’s normal

during the day / in the daytime

around the clock / full time carer – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

entertain yourself – to keep yourself happy and having fun

he didn’t know what you meant?

Pronunciation

couldn’t

th
s
z

this’z

you are – you’rrrr / ur

therere
theres
its
thats

is
iss
its

didn’t
shouldn’t
couldn’t

wana = want to

lote
rote

R = curl your tongue

vote
rote