VIP Class Notes (Jesse)

Vocabulary

they’re not pretty much traditionalthey’re not really traditional (at all) 

pretty / quite
I’m pretty happy = I’m a little / really happy
I’m quite happy = I’m a little / really happy

I’m not quite 30 years old = not yet 30 but I’m close
It’s pretty hot / it’s quite hot = really / a little hot

I have a lot of money – I have quite a lot

pretty much – cha bu duo
eg. I am pretty much leaving China
eg2. Cida is pretty much the best student ever

whatever I wanted to do, they supported me
anything I wanted to do was OK / they would support me

trait – part of your personality
eg. I think patience is an important personality trait

i don’t want him to be like this
i don’t want him to have this as part of his personality 

i reflect their emotions / actions

racial issues
racist – to say hateful things about sb related to race

fingers crossed – pray for good luck

spouse – husband or wife
eg. I should get a spouse visa

permanent – gu ding de
eg. I want to become a permanent employee at Levis

consecutive / consecutively – in a row / all together
eg. I had 2 consecutive classes with Ally

it’s very suffer it’s a really difficult time / it’s really difficult for her / it’s a challenge / it’s a tough time / she suffers 

arrogant – ao man

LAV – Levis Authorized Vintage 

Grammar

every product uses the vintage denim fabric to make them – if you want to add a verb use “to”!!
eg. I come here to learn English

i’m easy impact / affect the surrounding people – I’m easy to be influenced by others / other people easily influence me

Pronunciation

beacon – bee ken
bacon – bayy ken