VIP Class Notes (Jesse)

Homework

Use some of the vocabulary from today in some writing. Choose a topic that lets you use the words we learned.

Next Class Focus

Do a speaking story about your life – try to use conjunctions (lian ci) to connect your ideas.

Reading

https://smartyingyu.com/they-deliver/

Grammar

i say it by chinese I say it in Chinese

it not happen now it’s not happening now 

i have 2 case need to report to my boss – I have 2 cases that / which I need to report to my boss

I know that your name is Laura

Vocabulary


practice – lian xi / do sth to try to get better

yes – yeah / yep / yup / that’s right 

pronunciation – fa yin – “pro nun see ay shen”

confidence – zi xin – to feel strong in your heart and mind
eg. I have a lot of confidence when I speak to my boss

no worries / no problem / it’s ok / you’re welcome / my pleasure

Pronunciation

industry – IN des tree
industrial – in DUS tree al

boss – short “o”
boss – “bars” – American

Needs more review

previous (adj)-以前的
E.g.: No previous experience is necessary for this job. 这一工作无需相关的经验。
E.g.: The car has only had one previous owner. 这辆汽车以前没换过车主。