Open F2F Class Notes 3rd May (Tony)

Vocabulary

it’s a website for

we need to capitalize the H

sign up for – to create a profile or account

eg: I signed up for a HelpX account.

-ize –   to make it

eg: Realize,

vineyard – grape farm, used to make wine.

eg: Working on a  vineyard would be hard, but fun.

Writing exercise

Original –

I am an outgoing,sincere and always positive person.
It is frist time I will live in the other country,Australia.So,frist time I want to talk with local people to know about local culture and improve my English skills.It is why I come here.
In Shanghai,my job is a real estate agent and I am a hard work person,I can do some workes, like cleaning ,cooking and take care of kids.
If you have some interesting work to offer, I will be really happy to do.I like to try do different things.

Correction

I am an outgoing, sincere and always positive person.
It is the first time I will live in another country. I am looking for a host in Australia. At first I want to get to know local people and learn about local culture while improving my English. I signed up to be a helper especially for the cultural exchange.
In Shanghai, I’m a real estate agent and I’m a hard working person, I can do some work, like cleaning ,cooking and taking care of kids.
If you have some interesting work to offer, I will be really happy to do it. I like trying different things and I’m a quick learner.

Pronunciation

Vineyard – Vin yerd