F2F Class Notes 14th November (Selma)

Pronunciation

  • suggestions = SU+GESH+T’NS

Vocabulary

  • a little = a bit
  • to visit (v) – to go somewhere in order to see someone or something
    • e.g. Timothy plans to visit his girlfriend often.
    • Timothy’s example: On Sunday, I sometimes visit my friend.
  • homeless (n) –  to not have a home, to live on the streets
    • e.g. There are not many homeless people in Shanghai.
    • Timothy’s example: Sometimes, I see some homeless people sleeping in stations.
  • to repeat (v) – to say/do something the same way again
    • e.g. Selma tells Timothy to repeat what he said.

Corrections

  • Peter teach taught me.
  • Q: Have you found a new apartment? A: No, I did have not found it.
  • Q: Did you find a new apartment? A: No, I didn’t find a new apartment.
  • My apartment is very far away from my work.
  • Q: How long does it take you to get to work? A: I go to work, usually take an hour and a half. It usually takes me an hour and a half to get to work.
  • Q: Where do you want to live now? A: I want to live in around the area of/close to Shanghai South Railway station
  • Q: Is this where your work is? A: My office is in Dalian Road.
  • Q: How far is Dalian Road from South Railway Station? A: It takes an hour to get there. 
  • Q: Why do you want to live close to Shanghai South Railway Station? A: Because, in that area the apartment cost is, I afford. affordable (for me.)
  • Q: Will your girlfriend live with you? A: My girlfriend stay living in older place will continue living/stay in the old apartment.
  • Because our apartment is very close to her work.
  • Yeah, I will often visit her. OR I will visit her often.
  • We will visit each other.
  • She gave me suggestions about where to live.
  • Q: Do you see many homeless people? A: Some people.  I saw a few homeless people.Â