F2F Class notes 24 May (Eddie)

NEXT SESSION, PRACTICE sentences similar to I went to the shop, which was closing., and test distinct pronunciation of n and l.

“Which” usage examples:

I wanted to stay home today, which was impossible, because I have a lot of work / many things to do.

I stayed in the office, but i didn’t do anything, which was strange.

I have been sleeping poorly during the last few nights .

a few =/= few

I have a few things I need to do today.
I have a little work to do today.
I have little work to do today. (almost none).

I have seen a few things in my life.
I saw few people on the beach yesterday (almost none, because it was cold and windy).
Ferrari makes very good cars, but few people can afford them. (almost none)
I have few opportunities to speak Chinese.  (almost none)

Stacey example:

I have a few friends who work for international companies.
I have few friends here. (not many at all).

I went to the shop, which was closed.

I went to the shop, which it was closed.     – I went to the shop, which was closed.

I went to the shop, which was closing. – clarify next session.

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