F2F Class Notes 19th January (Tony)
Vocabulary
literal – the original meaning of a word, direct without any slang or idiom
eg: “What’s up? The sky. No, not literally.”
figuratively – the new meaning of a phrase or word. based on context or expressions
eg: “Do you mean figuratively, or literally?”
in awe – you are shocked and amazed
eg: “When I first saw the waterfalls in Havasupai, I was completely in awe.”
cool – (literal) a temperature in between cold and room temperature
eg: “My coffee cooled down too much, now I don’t want it.”
to be beat ADJ. – to be tired or exhauasted
eg: “I was beat after I had my thai boxing lesson.”
chill out – 1. as a command 2. as a verb
eg: 1. “Chill out, it’s not a big deal.” “I’m just gonna chill after work, I don’t think I’ll go out.”
chilly – a little cold
eg: “It’s really chilly in here.” “You should chill (v.) coconut water before you drink it.”
Grammar
my boss wasn’t at the office
i was free all day
Have you ever? I have never (I have not ever). I have. (don’t use ever in the reply)
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