F2F Class notes 10th September (Eddie)

I have to hold the microphone up to my mouth

self-conscious = aware of or uncomfortable with one’s shortcomings

to make something out = to see or hear something, to discern, to understand

we will give a show = we will put on a show

leader of our apartment = head of our department

the farthest west I’ve been, as far west as I have been

altitude = height above sea level

daunting adj = which inspires fear or discouragement

intimidating =

encourage =/= discourage

E.g. Learning to play a musical instrument can be very discouraging.

to talk shop = to talk about work

to have an active role in something = 

to go on for = to last