VIP Class Notes (Samara)

Today we focused on:


American development versus China development. Vocabulary and speech flow.

Vocabulary

Development: Advanced, balanced, diverse industries.
ex: United States is very developed.
Outdated: old
ex: Some of our systems may be outdated.
Amish: The Amish are known for simple living, plain dress, and reluctance to adopt many conveniences of modern technology.
ex: Amish people always live in the countryside.
Condominium: 公寓
ex: I live in a condominium. 
Housing: Home ownership. Economy of owning homes. People who own homes.
ex: Half of Shanghai rents their home and half of Shanghai own their homes.

Pronunciation


Technology: Tek / null / oh / gee

Convenient: con / vee / knee / ent.Â