Online Class Notes (Joe)

Today we focused on:

Today we talked about the process of looking for jobs.

Homework

Write a paragraph about German food. Make sure you use the words ‘German’ and ‘Germany’.

Vocabulary

find – the action of locating something
I found a great job.

look for – the process of trying to find something
I’ve been looking for a job

authority – a person or an organization with the power to make decisions
The local authority granted permission for people to go outside

authorization – permission granted by an authority
I need to get authorization from the company director

make up – to restore a relationship
My colleague and I argued and my boss said we should go out for coffee to make up.

do make up – to use cosmetics to alter your appearance
I want to do my make up before I go to the interview

Grammar

I should look like more professional
I should look more professional
I should look like a professional person

I’ve looked for jobs (the process is finished)
I’ve been looking for jobs (the process continues)

They advised to make up and try to wear more professional
They advised me to do my make up and try to dress more professionally

I stay indoor
I stay indoors

I don’t know what hot the outdoor is
I don’t know how hot it is outdoors
I don’t know what the temperature is outdoors

Pronunciation

invalid (adjective) – not valid
– /ɪnˈvæl ɪd/

invalid (noun) – disabled person
/ˈɪnvəlɪd/

validity – /vəˈlɪdɪti/

couch – /kaʊtʃ/

coach – /kəʊtʃ/

cosmetic – /kɒzˈmɛtɪk/

organisation – /ɔːɡ(ə)nʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/