VIP Class Notes (Raph)[S]

Vocabulary

Chill (v/adj): 1- to relax. 2- relaxed and easy-going.
E.g.: We don’t feel like going out, so we will just chill at home.
E.g.: I’m having a very chill evening so far.

Sibling (n): 1- a brother or sister.
E.g.: I have four siblings: three brothers and a sister.
E.g.:There was great sibling rivalry (= competition) between Peter and his brother.

Elderly (n): 1- polite word for old.
E.g.: An elderly couple live next door.

Grammar

A girl who I’ve met for 15 years. – A girl who I’ve known for 15 years / who I met 15 years ago.

My grandma have 8 sisters and brothers. – My grandma has 8 sisters and brothers / siblings 

Original:

The person I’d like to describe is Christopher Nolan. He is my favorite director among all movie directors. My favorite movie he directed is the Inception. His style of direct is so attractive that most of the people who have seen his films, especially me, feel so splendid and mysterious.

Edited:

The person I’d like to describe is Christopher Nolan. He is my favorite director among all movie directors. My favorite movie he directed is Inception. His style of directing is so attractive that most of the people who have seen his films, especially me, feel that they are very splendid and mysterious.

Pronunciation

Perseverance: /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.əns/

Summer: /ˈsʌm.ɚ/

Elderly: /ˈel.dɚ.li/

Clothes: /kloʊðz/