F2F Class notes 30th (Eddie)

to compensate vb = to make up for

compensation n = 

E.g.

Many people think that men who drive expensive sports cars are trying to compensate for their shortcomings.

Larry’s speed and skills compensate for his being shorter than his teammates.

vain adj =

vanity n =

vanity plate = a license plate designed to spell a certain word or phrase, or a special number

Original:
It has been many years since English as a required course to Chinese students, but I have to say English is still a big problem for Chinese. And the strangest thing is that more close to our daily life more we’re not sure about the native expression.

Edit:
It has been many years since English as a required course to Chinese students, but I have to say English is still a big problem for Chinese. And the strangest thing is that more close to our daily life more we’re not sure about the native expression.

English has been part of the curriculum in Chinese schools since the 1960s, but it still appears to be a significant / serious challenge for Chinese people. Despite the fact that most people seem to be able to write formally in English, not many are able to use every day native idioms or phrases.

The more people come, the better the party will be.

If more people come, the party will be great.

The more money we have, the more problems we have.

despite the fact that = even though

1. Despite the fact that his mother warned him, Tim left the house without an umbrella.

Carly Simon – You’re So Vain