Feedback from Telephone English Day 33 (December 14, 2017 Thursday)

Feedback from Telephone English Day 33 (December 14, 2017 Thursday)

Today's Lesson:

Pattern Speaking

What I Learned

1. I like your...

= used to express a compliment

Pattern: I like your + noun

- I like your purse.

- I like your cell phone.

- I like your new hairstyle.

- I like your accent.

2. I like the way you...

= used to express compliment towards someone's style or manner.

Pattern: I like the way you + verb (present tense)

- I like the way you laugh.

- I like the way you think.

- I like the way you treat me.

- I like the way you sing.

3. You're so...

= to describe someone (positive / negative description)

Pattern: You're so + adjective

- You're so smart.

- You're so cute.

- You're so mean.

- You're so creative.

4. You're a good...

= used to compliment someone by telling him or her strength or talents.

Pattern: You're a good + noun

- You're a good cook.

- You're a good listener.

- You're a good writer.

- You're a good speaker.

5. You have a good sense of...

= used to compliment someone for having a good ability in doing something.

Pattern: You have a good sense of + noun

- You have a good sense of humor.

- You have a good sense of style.

- You have a good sense of direction.

- You have a good sense of smell.

Pronunciation Practice

1. freezing [FREE-zing]

2. generous [JEN-er-uh s]

3. balance [BAL-uh ns]

Vocabulary Words

1. compliment [KOM-pluh-muh nt]

= expression of praise or admiration = positive comments

- You should give your girlfriend a lot of compliments.

2. accomplish [uh-KOM-plish]

= to do something completely

- I always want to accomplish more things for my future.

Sentence Construction

I like everything of her.

-> I like everything about her.

I always want to do more things for my future.

-> I always want to accomplish more things for my future.

I have a good sense of saying my own opinion.

-> I have a good sense of expression.

Quote of the day

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.

(Anthony Robbins)