VIP Class Notes (Li)

Homework

Review the notes from these 2 classes. We will look at the role-play for both classes next time.

Vocabulary

day off – rest day

you can make/book an appointment with me first

fixed -> flexible – cannot be changed

ex. The schedule for group classes are fixed.

noon/12PM/lunchtime 

for discounts – 10/20/30% – 9/8/7折

50% – 5 折

1 year membership card

Pay-by-class – pay for the number of classes each time

Grammar

class – singular (no “s”)

ex. We have a group class today.

classes – plural (with “s”)

ex. We provide private classes and group classes.

Speaking exercise

Today I also have 3 class

Today I also have 3 classes. 

Warmer than house

Warmer than at my house/at home

The small group class has 3-6 people per class. The schedule is fixed. We have a small group class every day at lunchtime. Just two night classes, two days per week.

Private class is better for beginners than group class and the time is flexible. 

Discounts & Price negotiation 

A: Are there any discounts?/Can you offer any discounts?/Can it be cheaper?

B: If you buy 20 classes, we can give you a 10% discount. The more classes you buy, the more discounts we can offer.  

A: Okay, so how much discount can you offer for 30 classes.

B: For 30 classes, we can give you a 15% discount.

A: Can you give me more discounts?

B: Sorry, I can’t offer anymore discounts/Sorry, this is the cheapest I can offer at the moment/right now.

We also have a six months/half a year/1 year membership card for 10000/price.

For pay-by-class 

A: Do you have pay-by-class lessons.

B: Yex, you can (pay-by-class), but it costs 100 yuan more than the membership price.

Writing exercise

Example of address: 

No.45, 3F -1, Yanping Rd, Jingan Dist., Shanghai, 000000, China

Sending letter/package 

No.45, 3F -1, Yanping Rd

Jingan Dist., Shanghai,

000000,

China