F2F Class Notes (Ben)

Grammar

How about = a proposal
—–> OKAY  /  NO THANK YOU
How about dinner tonight?
How about we go see a movie tonight?
How about buying a new car?

What about = …呢？
I like Shanghai. What about you?
– The neighbors are divorcing.
– What about their children?

Vocabulary

a deal breaker = a love killer
If my girlfriend never showers, that’s a big deal breaker for me.

insincere = not sincere, dishonest, fake
I think buying flowers on Valentine’s Day is a bit insincere, because you only do it out of social obligation.

on the phone

a long-distance relationship
Long-distance relationships require a lot of patience.

reserved = not outspoken
My grandfather was very reserved. He always kept silent and didn’t give his opinion.

Prince Charming = the ideal husband, Mr. Right

my dream girl = the feminine equivalent of Prince Charming

a trifle = something unimportant
If you always fight over trifles, you will always be angry.

chores = things you do to take care of your home

Pronunciation

expectation

similarity

travel

trifle