VIP Class Notes (Tony)
Next Class Focus
Give writing homework.
Tips for Everyday Class:
- Speak more!!!
Ask Questions. Repeating the teacher’s phrases. Especially from questions.
eg: Where are you from? I’m from Shanghai.
eg: Do you wanna go to Disneyland this afternoon?
No, I don’t wanna go to Disneyland this afternoon.
Example: How do you pronounce that? How do you say that in English? What do you mean? What does ___ mean? What did you say? Sorry, I can’t understand your accent, what did you say?
2. Slow Down.
Look for exceptions to the rules. Or ask for them. “Is there any exception to that rule?”
Read and Pronounce by LETTERS, not from memory.
3. Pay attention to spelling.
“How do you spell that?”
4. Don’t worry about Grammar. Most Americans don’t have perfect grammar, in fact it’s pretty bad. But… there are some Grammar mistakes we will NEVER make.
Mistakes you never make:
Singular / Plural?
Articles: A, An, The… (Specify) A class. The class. My class. Yesterday’s class. Fay’s class.
Example: Go to the store. (N.)
Example: Go to store. (V.)
Example: I will see you at the office.
Example: I will see you at office. (N.) (Which office?) NOT AN AMERICAN!
Vocabulary
grab a bite – get something to eat
eg: Do you wanna go grab a bite?
eg: No, I don’t wanna go grab a bite.
a long distance relationship – in a relationship with a person who lives far away
eg: We’ve been in a long distance relationship for three years.
accent – different pronunciation for the same language, and words, based on region
eg: A Boston accent can be very thick. “Paaak the Kaaa.” = Park the Car.
dialect – different words, in the same language, based on region.
eg: Some Shanghai dialect is different from Beijing dialect.
reflect (V.) – bounce back, light
eg: There is some light reflecting off that window, it’s a little distracting.
refract (V.) – to change the angle as it passes through.
eg: The light is refracted through the crystal vase.
Grammar
we have a long distance (ADJ.) + (N.)?
What? a long distance what?
Describe some things in the room. Use the ADJ + N.
eg: There is a beautiful framed (ADJ) photo on the table.
we‘ve been married for three years
How long have we been in class?
We’ve been in class for almost 45 minutes.
Pronunciation
accent- Ak-Sent
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