F2F Class Notes 17th January (Tony)

Vocabulary

In my hometown I’m not young

I’ve decided to find a new job

two of them quit

the company moved out of the city

crowdfunding is a very popular way for businesses to raise money and promote themselves

be used to – something has become normal for you

eg: “I’m used to living in Beijing, because I have been here for 10 years.” “I’m used to the cold, it doesn’t bother me.”

I used to – I do something before, but now don’t

eg: “I used to live in Beijing, but now I live in Shanghai.” “I used to like Italian food.” “I used to have a milk tea shop in Hunan.”

coworkers – people that you work with

eg: “I don’t know if they are considerate, I don’t really know them well.” “I’m sure one of them is very considerate.”

likely – probably will happen

eg: “They will likely go out of business, but maybe just change the company.”