F2F Class Notes 4th May (Peter)

Corrections

I go to the event (place) – I went to the event venue/location

Started at this Saturday, so I’m ready – starting this Saturday, so I’m preparing

I have a little nervous – I am/feel a little nervous

From June I will become normal employee – my probation period ends in June

I am not do my work* very good – I won’t do my job very well

*Note: The word “work” has many meanings, such as a job, studies, chores, etc. That is why it is better to use the word “job” when talking about your job.

My boss is very emotion people – my boss is very emotional

My hometown girls is very beautiful in China – In China, my hometown is known for its beautiful women

The most beautiful girl is come from Harbin – the most beautiful women are from Harbin

Foreigners’ faces are very… – foreigners faces have very sharp features

My face like a paper – I’m a little flat-faced 

Vocabulary

Effortless – without trying very hard

Ex. Although some people like very colorful makeup, choosing fewer colors can make your makeup look effortless.

Lipstick – a normally red makeup used for the lips

Ex. For formal occasions (events), women generally wear darker lipstick.

Occasion – event, activity

Ex. Although the words “occasion” and “event” share the same meaning, the former* has a more formal sound.

*Note: look at the Grammar section.

Venue – a formal word for the location of an event

Ex. The wedding invitation I received mentioned the date, time, and venue.

Humid – wet, referring to the weather

Ex. Even during the summer, Shanghai has very humid weather and it is uncomfortable to go outside.

Fair – whiter (when talking about skin)

Ex. Women from Harbin are considered more beautiful for their fair skin.

Pronunciation

Effortless (\ˈe-fərt-ləs\, EH-furt-less)

Normally (\ˈnȯr-məl\, NOR-mul)

Occasions (\ə-ˈkā-zhən\, oh-KAY-jin)

Latter (\ˈla-tər\, LAH-tur)

Later (\ˈlā-tər\, LAY-tur)

Venue (\ˈven-ˌyü\, VEN-you)

Sharp

Expressions

To “live up to someone’s expectations” means to do as well or to be as good as someone hopes.

Ex. Since I’m still in my probation period, not living up to my boss’s expectations is very risky.

Ex. I have my first date with him tomorrow and I’m scared that I won’t live up to his expectations.

Grammar

Whenever two things are listed in a sentence, the first one can be called “the former” and the second one can be called “the latter.” This style of speaking or writing sounds very formal.

Ex. Although I like both red and pink lipsticks, I think the former is better for fancy occasions and the latter is better for everyday wear.

If we add the word “Day” to the end of a name, it sounds like a festival or holiday. Take, for example, Christmas Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, National Day, etc.