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Lesson Notes Green Group 2018/19 -Friday, Nov 30th, 2018
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to be less than [ honest ] to say the least = not very [ honest ]
to be less than [ kind ] to say the least = not very [ kind ]
to be less than [ ___ ] to say the least = not very [ ___ ]
to be less than [ ___ ] to say the least = not very [ ___ ]
“The software is less than [ stable ] to say the least” = not very [ stable ] / very[ UNstable ]
“The system is less than [ intelligent ] to say the least”
“The instructions were less than [ clear ] to say the least”
“The instructions were less than [ helpful ] to say the least”
“[ NOUN ] were less than [ ADJECTIVE ] to say the least”
“[ Some children ] were less than [ polite ] to say the least”
“[ Some politicians ] are less than [ honest ] to say the least”
“[ Some mobile phones ] were less than [ useful ] to say the least”
“[ Some citizens ] were less than [ brave ] to say the least”
“[ Vegetables ] were less than [ tasty ] to say the least”
“[ Some mobile broadband ] is less than [ fast ] to say the least”
“[ The online lectures ] are less than [ helpful ] to say the least”
questionable (adj) Negative
questionable = something you can criticise
“Parents sometimes engage in questionable behaviour when it comes to disciplining their children.”
“Churchill made some very questionable decisions during the war.”
“Broadly speaking, I think it is fair to say that [ _______ ] (made) some very questionable decisions [ ABOUT LINK ] [ TOPIC ] .”
“Broadly speaking, I think it is fair to say that [ a certain number of governments] have made some very questionable decisions [ in terms of ] [ immigration]….in the sense that they have separated families which in turn led to major controversy.
“Broadly speaking, I think it is fair to say that [ ______ _______ ] (MAKE) some very questionable decisions [ ABOUT LINK ] [ TOPIC ]….in the sense that [ _______ ] .
…in terms of workplace accidents ….in the sense that [ many soldiers die in training exercises or from friendly fire ] .
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Lesson Notes Green Group 2018/19 -Monday, Dec 10th, 2018
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which in turn = and then this
thereby + [verb-ing]
“Poor parenting can lead to anti-social behaviour among teens, which in turn can result in crime .”
“Poor parenting can lead to anti-social behaviour among teens, thereby resulting in crime .”
“Over-consumption of fast food can result in obesity, which in turn can contribute to health problems such as heart disease.”
“Over-consumption of fast food can result in obesity, thereby contributing to health problems such as heart disease.”
Concerning the problem of crime
What’s the difference between "CRIME " [U] and “CRIMES”? [C]
What’s the difference between "EXERCISE " [U] and “EXERCISES”? [C]
What’s the difference between "ILLNESS " [U] and “ILLNESSES”? [C]
“Anti-social behaviour often leads to crime”
“He committed several crimes in his life”
“The doctor says I need to do more exercise.”
“The doctors gave me some exercises that can help with the pain in my back.”
“I feel it is critical that schools be encouraged to provide IT training to all teaching staff so as to enhance their teaching skills, thereby contributing to the quality of their classes.”
Women [WIMIN]
Woman [ WOM-en]
Secular = not focused on religion as being important
Atheist = does not believe in God
Agnostic = Has doubts about the existence of God
Politically Correct ((adj))
Political Correctness (noun)
Deplatforming (noun)
To deplatform somebody = take away their right to use social media
Social Inclusion
Lifestyle Listening Practice from YOUTUBE:
Fallon Fox: The First Openly Transgender Fighter in MMA [INSIGHTS]
This begs the question; “what is offensive?”
This raises the question; “who decides what is offensive?”
Needless to say,…
It goes without saying that….
There is no doubt that…
“ = Quotations Marks
‘ = inverted commas
; = semi-colon
: = colon
Lifestyle Listening Practice from YOUTUBE:
UN migration pact: European nations pulling out of deal causes concern | Al Jazeera English
I HAD TO KISS A LOT OF FROGS TO FIND MY PRINCE
HOW DO / DID YOU FIND SOMETHING / SOMEBODY
hook up = meet / have sex
People just use it to hook up.
They have high expectations
They are very calculating.
They are high maintenance.
It’s a toxic relationship.
It’s unsustainable. = You can’t keep doing it.
One day, she asked me to buy her a [ _______ ]
Let’s go dutch = I’ll pay mine and you pay yours
to look after yourself = stay in shape /
VIP area
plain Jane
She gave her a make-over.
She’s very similar to me and we have the same outlook.
It’s cheaper to keep her. = divorce is expensive.
You can sign a prenuptial agreement (pre-nup)
We might live together to see if we’re compatible.
It was love at first sight.
It will be a registry office marriage.
We’re gonna get married in a registry office.
I’m not really all that bothered about ….
…a church wedding.
We’re gonna tie the knot on the [DATE ] of [ MONTH ] .
W tieD the knot on the [DATE ] of [ MONTH ] .
We’re living in sin = living together but not married.
We’re living together
You’d get less for murder
Marriage is not a word, it’s a sentence.
I think he’s gonna pop the question
spice up your love life
on the [first ] of [ MONTH ] .
on the [second ] of [ January ] .
on the [third ] of [ February ] .
on the [fourth ] of [ March ] .
on the [fifth ] of [ May ] .
on the [sixth ] of [ MONTH ] .
on the [seventh ] of [ MONTH ] .
on [ January ] [seventh ]
in [ January ]
in [ February ]
in [ March ]
in [ May ]
advise + [object] + to + [infinitive verb ] (if it’s a good idea)
advise + [object] + against + [verb-ing] (if it’s a bad idea)
I advise + [you] + to + [buy ] good software (if it’s a good idea)
I advised + [them] + against + [buying] pirated software (if it’s a bad idea)
come and go = something / somebody is temporary / short term / transient
Friends come and go, but family is forever.
I can come and go as I please = convenience / freedom.
You can come and go as you please = convenience / freedom.
He can come and go as he pleases = convenience / freedom.
She can come and go as she pleases = convenience / freedom.
They can come and go as they please = convenience / freedom.
You can’t just come and go as you please!!!! = DO NOT HAVE convenience and freedom.
Easy come, easy go = something has no value to a person ( accusation)
Teens have everything given to them nowadays and I don’t think they appreciate it, you know they have zero
respect for how much these things cost their parents, you know…..? Easy come, easy go.
Come day, go day (adj) = boring existence
just the same ol’ thing, day in, day out…= no change / tired recipe
just the same ol’ thing, every weekend…= no change / tired recipe
It’s really boring for the unemployed, it’s just come day, go day… the same ol’ thing, day in, day out…
It’s really boring + [verb-ing] [ _______ ] , it’s just come day, go day… the same ol’ thing, day in, day out…
It’s really boring + [working] [ in a factory ] , it’s just come day, go day… the same ol’ thing, day in, day out…
Same ol’ same ol’ = nothing new
Hey there! What’s new with you? / How are things? What’s up? How are you doing? Anything wild?
Oh ye know…. same ol’ same ol’
Same shit, different bucket /day
Utopia = a perfect world
Utopian (adj) = a perfect world
awkward = clumsy = clunky
Trump and Macron’s awkward displays of affection
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybZ7IpdnPlQ
what do you call it => watch-ya-macallit
watch-ya-macallit = an object (single)
watch-ya-macallem = objects (plural)
watch-ya-macallim = a man (single) - also “whatsisname”
watch-ya-macaller = a woman (single)- also “whatsername”
watch-ya-macallem = people (single)
watch-u call this in English?
We’ve never spoken but …. I’ve seen you around.
We’ve never spoken but …. I know you to see.
We’ve never spoken but …. I know him to see.
We’ve never spoken but …. I know her to see.