VIP Class Notes (Li)

Vocabulary

fall behind – can’t keep up with others

ex. I’m afraid of my daughter falling behind in her classes.

primary school – xiao xue

course – classes

unlock – jie suo

ex. You can unlock the next class after you complete the current one.

patterns – 规律

animation – cartoon

get used to sth – xi guan

ex. She can get used to sitting in a classroom by attending these classes.

luckily – fortunately

ex. Luckily, my mother is here to help us with the kids.

reflect – think about the things you have experienced/done

get lean – fine, in good shape; not muscular

ex. I try to exercise weekly to get lean.

weigh/v – to check your weight on the balance

ex. My colleague likes to weigh herself.

inject – zhu she

ex. They injected this medicine to help them lose weight.

so what? – na you ze me yang le ne

Grammar

eldest daughter – oldest

youngest daughter – smallest

get fat/lean/hurt/burnt

Speaking exercise

Just three days he have no time at home

He wasn’t at home during those 3 days.

I signed her up for a class

She might out of class very quick

She might fall behind 

my husband and me

my husband and

In the next few classes

She could learn the basics 

It’s difficult not be effect

It’s difficult not to get influenced 

I think back to my last year

I reflect on my last year

I always recommend pilates to my friends

Pronunciation

police – pa – lees

course – core – ss

primary – pry-mary