2016-11-28 MONDAY NIGHT AMERICAN ENGLISH CLASS TEACHER JOEYARNOLDVN IN SAIGON VIETNAM AC THD Q1 HCM VN
English Speaking Basics I
1. Basic usage of 'I'm'
2. Variations of 'I'm in/at/on'
3. I'm good at
4. I'm + (verb)
5. I'm getting
6. I'm trying + (verb)
7. I'm gonna + (verb)
8. I have + (noun)
9. I have + (past participle)
10. I used to + (verb)
11. I have to + (verb)
12. I wanna + (verb)
13. I gotta + (verb)
GOTTA = GOT TO = NEED TO
MUST = REQUIRED = NECESSARY
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MORNING
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I DID NOT TELL YOU
I DO NOT TELL YOU EVERYTHING
IT TAKES A LONG TIME TO TELL YOU EVERYTHING
I DID NOT SAY WHERE
YOU ASSUMED IT WOULD BE HERE
THAT WAS AN ASSUMPTION
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ASSUMPTION = IDEA
THEORY
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YOU TALKED ABOUT MEETING ME AT NIGHT OR IN THE MORNING OR ON THE PHONE
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THERE WERE 3 DIFFERENT THINGS OR TIMES OR PLACES TO THINK ABOUT
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3 DIFFERENT THINGS
1. MORNING 10 AM
2. NIGHT 6 PM
3. PHONE / VIDEO
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NORMAL = NORMAL SCHEDULE
DIFFERENT SCHEDULE = NOT NORMAL
NOT NORMAL = THINGS ARE DIFFERENT BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT THE SAME
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IF ONE THING CHANGES, THAT MIGHT CHANGE EVERYTHING ELSE
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BECAUSE I MIGHT NOT BE HERE IN THE MORNING
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1. I DID NOT TELL YOU WHERE
2. YOU DID NOT ASK ME WHERE
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IT IS A BETTER IDEA TO ASK AHEAD OF TIME
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IT IS BETTER TO PREPARE AND GET READY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE INSTEAD OF WAITING BEFORE THE DEADLINE
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DEADLINE = DUE DATE IN A SCHEDULE
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PROCRASTINATION
WAIT AND BE LAZY AND DO NOT WORK UNTIL THE END
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IN THE MORNING, I HAVE CLASSES
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I MAY NOT HAVE THE TIME TO ANSWER OR RESPOND FAST ENOUGH
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YOU NEED TO GIVE ME MORE TIME TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS
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14. I would like to + (verb)
15. I plan to + (verb)
16. I've decided to + (verb)
17. I was about to + (verb)
18. I didn't mean to + (verb)
19. I don't have time to + (verb)
20. I promise not to + (verb)
21. I'd rather + (verb)
22. I feel like + (verb-ing)
23. I can't help + (verb-ing)
24. I was busy + (verb-ing)
25. I'm not used to + (verb-ing)
26. I want you to + (verb)
27. I'm here to + (verb)
28. I have something + (verb)
29. I'm looking forward to
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http://www.talkenglish.com/speaking/basics/speaking_basics_i.aspx
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1. Acid Test:
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I'm trying + (verb)
I
am trying' informs someone that you are attempting to accomplish
something using bodily, mental, or spiritual strength. By adding a verb
to 'I'm trying' you are pointing out exactly what it is you are
attempting to do.
Here are some examples:
"I'm trying to get a job."
"I'm trying to call my family."
"I'm trying to enjoy my dinner."
"I'm trying to educate myself."
"I'm trying to explain myself."
"I'm trying new food."
"I'm trying to eat healthy."
"I'm trying to understand."
You may also hear the word 'trying' used to express a way someone is feeling. In this manner, it expresses strain or distress.
Here are some examples:
"Learning new things can be trying on you."
"That marathon was very trying on me."
http://www.talkenglish.com/lessondetails.aspx?ALID=2007
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1. ACID TEST:
Meaning - Acid test proves the effectiveness of something.
DIFFERENT
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TOPIC
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Example - I practiced hard at the dance sessions but the acid test will come when the master will assess our solo performances.
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WHAT IS AN ACID TEST?
IT IS A TEST
IT IS AN IDIOM
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TESTING SOMEBODY TO SEE IF THEY ARE READY OR PREPARED OR GOOD ENOUGH
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ACID TEST = GOOD TEST
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IMPORTANT. STRONG. DIFFICULT
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2. Cut the ground from under feet :
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TAKE THE GROUND
AND YOU FALL
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GROUND = WHAT YOU KNOW AND DO IN LIFE
GROUND = PRINCIPLES
GROUND = PERSPECTIVE
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Meaning - When you cut the ground from under someone's feet, you do something which weakens their position.
Example - When team India hit more than 350 runs in the ODI, they cut the ground from under the opponent's feet.
3. Chase your tail:
Meaning - Spending a lot of time and energy doing a lot of things but actually achieving too little.
Example - He's been chasing his tail all week collecting data but the report is still not ready
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