VIP Class Notes (Jesse)

Grammar

october – at octoberin October

at – time
on – day
in – month / year / period

Vocabulary

I haven’t seen you for a long time / it’s been a long time since I saw you / long time no see 

she is serious – ren zhen de

she’s more serious looking

the difference between him and her is…

i think we can do that (past)

i think we can do this (now / future)

hypnosis – cui mian

reincarnation – die and come back as another animal / person
eg. I hope I am reincarnated as a cat

past / last < > next / future
eg. my last job was working in Spain and I hope my future job will be doing nothing

biscuit / cookie (more sweet)

mainly / mostly / most of the ___
eg. I mainly wear these sunglasses

after a meal / after eating – maybe breakfast / lunch / dinner
eg. I always chew gum after a meal

a little bit – a little / a bit

when no one is with me / when i am by myself / when no one is around / when there are no people near me I can blow bubbles 

click / snap your fingers

whistle – “wissl” – to use your mouth to make a high sound.
eg. I don’t know how to whistle

don’t litter! – don’t throw things on the street

the way parents raise their kids is very important

cooperate with other companies – he zuo
eg. I cooperate with other companies and they send me client

you must can speak English – you must be able to speak English / I hope I will be able to buy a house in the future / I hope I can buy a house…

strict (strong / lots of rules) < > relaxed / lenient (not many rules / weak)
eg. Jesse is more relaxed and lenient than Judy

Pronunciation

teach / taught – “tort