VIP Class Notes (Kyle) (R+S)

to understand (verb) understanding (noun/adjective)

survival 

ex. The most basic element of life is Survival. 

ex. In order to survive, we need 1) Food 2) Air 3) Water 4) Shelter = Apartment, Clothes

ex. We need protection from the sun, so you can wear clothes or be inside for shelter. 

ex. Umbrella is shelter from the rain. Raincoat is a shelter from the rain.

pack my things —> to put what you need in your suitcase/luggage

ex. Tonight or tomorrow I will pack my things for Fiji.

Do you know what the problem is ? –> 你知道问题出在哪里吗？

Vocabulary

effective (adjective) = to work well

protests = manifestations

hospitable – to take care of people 好客

ex. When people take care of you, they are being hospitable. In some countries, they are more hospitable.

internship – “Stage” / 实习

ex. I did an broadcasting internship in France.

a child,  many children  (single and many) —> L’enfant and les enfants

ex. They have no child / children… They don’t have any children.

winding road – the road goes back and forth alot, such as around a mountain

ex. The small streets of Shanghai are winding, they have many turns.

to shelter (verb) shelter (noun)

ex. His coat is sheltering him. The house is a good shelter. … It’s raining… Let’s go find a shelter !

become a lake –> 变成一个湖

Pronunciation

liaison — lee ay zhen (english)

Yappy = a small dog who barks ALOT

Garden = when you grow food next to your house, or in a small space nearby somewhere

Recommended = A positive suggestion, You should see/do this!

Liasion = a person who works as a representative

Concierge= a hotel front desk person who helps find activities for the guests to do

Hospitable= a Very Good host, someone who cares about people

Guided = Something that includes a person who is a Guide, such as Rafting, or Zip-Lining

Adventurous = adjective, involves adventure, engagement, excitement “Out of the ordinary”

Reserve = to secure a time and place in advance

To book = To reserve

Immediately = As soon as possible, right away