Online Class Notes (Li)

Tips for small talk: 

– Don’t just stop at ‘How are you?” “I’m fine.” 

-You can even answer: Good/Great/I’m not feeling good/Awful, but don’t just stop there! 

example: 

“Good, I heard that the lockdown will be over soon!”

“It’s horrible because I’ve got to continue working from home for another 1 month.”

-You can also just talk about your day/weekend/holiday/tell a story 

example: 

“This morning was awful, I received some bad news.”

“I’m so excited for next week because we’ve got the Labour holiday.”

–You can always throw questions at them – great if you don’t like talking.

example: 

“How was lunch?”/”Did you have a good weekend?”/ “How did you spend your holiday?”

if you want to join an ongoing conversation:

“What are you guys talking about?”

Vocabulary

ignore – to refuse to give attention or listen to sbd/sth

ex. She just ignores anyone who

basic level – for beginners

gestures – shou shi

malfunction – to fail to work properly

ex. Divers need to hold their breath when their equipment malfunctions.

UV rays – zi wai xian

suncream – a creamy substance that you put on your body to protect yourself against the sun

melt – when ice becomes water

starting point – a place/position where something starts

You have to hold you breath underwater.

spare time player

amateur/hobbyist