Online Class Notes (Li)

Listen and summarise a podcast of your choice.

Vocabulary

brush up sth – to improve your skill at sth

ex. I feel the need to brush up on my computing skills.

slap in the face – an insult

ex. Getting a B was a slap in the face after my tutor told me that I did a good job.

good value for money – worth what you pay

ex. I chose to do this course online because it’s good value for money.

describe the picture 

flexible work arrangement – can choose to work from home/in the office

Grammar

do speaking/writing

when I speak/write 

trial class

demo class

I think my English refresh

I would like to brush up on my English.

For the US I like the open mind.

I like the open-minded culture in the US/I like the American open-minded culture.

My study area focus on the photography.

I studied photography.

It’s the biggest publishing case.

It’s the biggest/largest publishing firm/company.

Express my thinking

Express my thoughts 

English expression refine

Refine my English expressions 

Recently we’re isolated from home

Recently we’re in/under lockdown at home.

After the period of age 20..

In my 20s/During my 20s.

My priority is totally change

My priority has totally changed.

Now it’s comfortable.

Now, (my priority) it’s comfort.

Pronunciation

trait – tr-ate

freeze – fr-ee (long e) -z