F2F Class Notes 26th August (Raph)

Seem: 1- To look like or to give the impression of being something or having a particular quality.
E.g.: You seem sad today. Did anything happen?

Seen: 1- Past participle of the verb “to see”.
E.g.: I have never seen that movie before.

Back then: 1- At that time, in those days.
E.g.: I didn’t know Linda back then.


I just arrived. Are you still on your way?
I just got here. Are you already there?
I just got back to the hotel. Are you at the ______ yet?

A.: I just got here. Are you arriving soon?
B.: I’m still stuck in traffic. Will be there ASAP.
A.: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. It’s alright, I’ll be waiting.

I’m on my way / We’re on our way / He’s on his way / They’re on their way.


Pronunciation

Short Vowels: A, E, I, O and U
E.g.: apple / egg / insect / orange / umbrella

Words with different meaning and similar writing and/or pronunciation:

  • Seem / Seen / Sin / Scene
  • Then /Than /Them
  • Your / You’re