VIP Class Notes (Tony)
Vocabulary
my theory is that all animals have their own language.
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language – a body of words and the systems for their use common to a people who are of the same community or nation, the same geographical area, or the same cultural tradition
eg: Some animals probably have language. But for sure they can all communicate.
eg: Some monkey can be taught to use Sign Language, so they can speak with their hands.
whale – the biggest living animal on Earth.
eg: Some people really love whales. So they get angry that some Japanese people still eat them.
eg: The new sales team is really great. They’ve already caught a few whales. Usually it takes a while to get some really big clients.
Motto – a thing someone or a group often says
eg: Many groups for kids to learn skills have the same motto. That is, “Be prepared”.
saying – something people often say, and they think its probably true
eg: A common saying in Texas is, “Everything is bigger in Texas”
eg: It is a saying in Texas(N) state that, “Everything is bigger in Texas”
apply to – fill out some paperwork to join a group, like a company or University
eg: How many schools did you apply to?
I applied to 6 schools. And I got into 4 of them.
So, 2 rejected you?
Yes.
Grammar
we arrived texas – we’ve been to texas
A common saying in Texas is, “Everything is bigger in Texas”
eg: It is a saying in Texas(N) state that, “Everything is bigger in Texas”
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