F2F Class Notes 16th October (Peter)

Corrections (original – corrected)

Why the process are so complicated – why the process is so complicated

Difficutler – more difficult

Definitely you can buy that on Taobao – You can definitely buy that on Taobao

Vocabulary 词汇

Calligraphy – artistic style of writing, 书法

Grammar 语法

If a word has three or more syllables, we cannot add “-er, est” in order to make comparative phrases. We must say “more.”

Ex. Beautifuler, more beautiful

The adverb “definitely” should go before the verb it modifies.

Ex. You can definitely come with us.

Expressions 成语

If something is set in stone, it means that it is final. For example, you could ask me “what salary did you accept from the company? –It’s not set in stone yet.”

What is the difference between a drink and something to drink? Offering someone a drink implies that the drink is alcoholic, but offering someone something to drink implies a non-alcoholic drink.

To be perfectly clear means that no one will misinterpret what you are saying. We often use the phrase “let me be perfectly clear: [insert statement here]” after someone has misunderstood what we said. This phrase can sound a little aggressive.