F2F Class Notes (Tony)
Vocabulary
it was a dead end job
Learn how to swim.
Study swimming
why don’t you take a trip.
I have my own rhythm. I march to the beat of my own drum.
so far – until now
eg: How’s your day so far? It’s good so far.
used to – you did before, but don’t do now
eg: I used to work overtime everyday, but now I’m in between jobs.
eg: Where did you used to work? I used to work in Halfen, a german construction materials company.
eg: I used to work for Halfen, but now I’m in between jobs.
be used to – accustomed to, sth. has become normal or ok for you
eg: Shanghai is very hot, but I’m used to it.
eg: I’m used to getting up early every morning. I’m a morning person.
going to (place) I’m gong to the store.
going to (do something) I’m going to send an email. I’m going to go shopping. I’m gonna go shopping.
undead – vampire
eg: It was an undead job, for vampires.
negative – 消极 not good, bad
eg: The news is usually too negative in America.
unemployed – do not have a job.
eg: I’ve been unemployed for just a week.
goggles – protective eyewear
eg: I’m gonna buy some swimming goggles.
Grammar
How to use A and THE:
A = any one
eg: I need a beer (any beer) I want a dog.
The = the only one
The = a specific one
- The best. There can only be one best. The best noodles in Shanghai are on Si Nan road.
- There is only one. The president of China is Xi Jin Ping. The boss at Halfen is a Beijinger.
- If we know WHICH one. Give me the phone. (you know which phone) . The computer needs to be fixed. The restaurant closes at 10pm. (we already talked about the restaurant) I want the dog my mom trained.
Exception: DO NOT USE THE, if it has a NAME. The Disneyland The China The Lisa. But, it’s ok if THE is part of the name. “The Great Wall.” “The Statue of Liberty.”
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