F2F Class Notes 16th February (Peter)

Corrections


I’ve never been to Europe country before – I’ve never been to a European country before
I didn’t bring cash on me – I didn’t have cash on me/I didn’t bring cash with me
There’s no many Asian people around – there’s not so many Asian people around
Some simple questions they can answer you – then can answer any simple questions
I bought an apartment on AirBnB – I got/rented an apartment on AirBnB

Vocabulary


Gem – a very valuable stone, like a diamond.
Ex. Beautiful places that tourists don’t know about are often called “hidden gems.”

Cruise – a large ship that takes many vacationers to nearby places or countries.
Ex. My parents are celebrating their wedding with a cruise to Australia.
Patronize – to speak to someone with a tone of voice that sounds passively insulting
Ex. I felt that the waiter is in the restaurant was patronizing me.
Phrases


“To get on one knee”
To kneel and propose marriage to the person you love.
Ex. “Look! He’s getting down on one knee!”