Language Notes ≠ means that these things are opposites, e.g. big ≠ small This are is a mistake someone made in class.
[> the part that is underlined is better than this]
Any word written like this can be omitted without changing the meaning.
Something written (spelling) like this indicates that this was a letter that was left out when a word was written.
This√ is OK. (that√) [Shows that both of these two words are correct to be used in this situation.]
Pronunciation Notes - if the stressed part of the word has the same pronunciation as the letter, then only that 1 letter is underlined. i.e. pain, eat, Einstein, roam, unit, This rule also applies if the stress is on any other letter and has the same sound: e.g.ceiling, details, deaf, hotel, chemists, energy, queue, started, mess, experts, - if the stressed part of the syllable doesn’t have the same pronunciation as the vowel or letter sound, then it will be underlined with another letter next to it, for example i.e. satellite, let, book; company, busy, four,
NB: If you ever want to find a particular word or grammar area from previous class notes, you can go to the Home tab [in the top-left], then choose the Find button on the left-hand side of the screen, and enter the word in the left-hand column which says Navigation. It will then show you EVERY word in the document which is the same as this, and show it in yellow. For example, if you put in went then it will show all places where there is the word went. The word past simple will highlight every example of the past simple in the notes.
GENERAL PHRASES: "How are you?" "Fine thanks, and you?" I'm not sure how to say it in English, but in Spanish, we say …. What's it called again?... [to give you thinking time]
Language Notes – Tuesday 21st October 2014
LAST CLASS KEY NOTES: I can't stand stopping at the traffic lights and I can't stand people beeping either! I can't stand stopping at the traffic lights and I also can't stand people beeping! I can't stand stopping at the traffic lights and I also can't stand people beeping either!
CONVERSATIONS & NEW WORDS: We discuss something withsomeone or we sometimes argue about the subject! "My wife and I quite often argue when we are cooking." "Why's that?" "I hate cooking!" "We sometimes argue about our daughters and we also argue about a kitten. He found the kitten and brought her home without asking me!" adult – child cat – kitten dog - puppy
"What would you say to your wife if she did the same?" "If my wife brought home a pet without asking me, I would write her a warning letter! "If my wife brought home a cat without asking me, I would tell her I will leave her, if she keeps the cat!
"What would you say to your husband if he did the same?" "If my husband brought home a cat without asking me, I would … "If my husband brought home a cat without asking me, I would make him leave.
Can you look after my daughter for me, please? [to look after = to take care of] I used to have a pet-hamster when I was young.
We go out and then come back, but we leave a spouse permanently. She left her husband 2 years ago and now they're divorced.
"Can you tell me where you used to live?" / "Where did you used to live?" "I used to live in ." "How was it?" "What was it like there?" My home country is Spain. My motherland is Spain. [We don't say fatherland very often as it is connected with Nazi Germany.]
"How long do you think you'll stay in Doha & where do you think you might live after you leave?" "I think I'll stay here for more years. After I leave, I might go ….." "Well, I think … [=Bueno ] I might live = I think I'll live
It's thesafest place. ≠ It's the most dangerous place.
Where's the safest place you've ever been? The most boring place I've ever been is the Middle East during Ramadan. The most boring place I've ever been was Doha, before I started English class that is. The most exciting place I've ever been is New York. In fact, it's also the most interesting, most expensive, and many other things! The most exciting place I've ever been is Salvador de Bahia. The most dangerous place I've ever been is Tripoli. The political situation is very dangerous. I went there last winter. The most expensive place I've ever been is Paris, with regards property. With regards property, the most expensive place I've ever been is Doha. With regards property, the most expensive place I've ever been is Oman. It's even more expensive than Doha! With regards property, the most expensive place I've ever been is Barcelona. With regards cost of living, the most expensive place I've ever been is Moscow. I don't remember exactly, but as an example, in the airport a glass of juice cost 12 euros! The cheapest place was Nicaragua. The average salary was $100 a month and doctors earn $200. [x win – In Spanish, the same verbs are used for to win and to earn money.] I've never lived overseas before and Doha is the most expensive regarding property.
Las Ramblas is a famous pedestrian street in Barcelona. Paedophiles are the people who molest children. [pederasta] "I also slipped up on that word!"
PAST TENSES: I used to + verb = something in the past, for a long time, but not now I used to live in Madrid. I was there from 1996 to 1997. I used to have a pet-_ when I was young. I used to have a big hairy dog. To find – found, bring – brought, buy – bought, spend – spent to begin – began – begun School began 1 month ago.
SHORT LINKING WORDS: "How many years have you lived in Doha?" [x ..do you stay…] "I've lived here for 3 years. I've lived here since 2012." I spent a lot of money.I spent too much money. I spent many / much money. It depends on the pet. With regards driving, the most dangerous place I've ever been is … [x About ] I found the folder at work. [x in job ] She used to go dancing once a week. / …twice a week. / ….3 times a week.
LANGUAGE:If I were you, I would work harder. ..3 more years. [x 3 years more] At first, it was difficult. [x In the 1st moment…] I wouldn't go back there. [x here ] After I leave Doha I don't think I'll come back here. [x there ]
A month and a half. / One and a half months. [X One month and a half ] I first came here a month and a half ago. I first came here one and half months ago.
HOW TO SAY WORDS: beach vs. bitch "it" , cities, might, zombie, brain, mind-set
HOMEWORK: What you're doing now. In addition, 1 or 2 of you have expressed an interest in your children learning music. If that is you, then please download musescore for free from musescore.org and I'll show you how to use it, so that you can teach your children!
Language Notes – Monday 20th October 2014
LAST CLASS KEY NOTES: A step-brother is a brother that you both have different parents, but are now related by marriage. A half-brother is a brother that you both have the same mother or father, but not both. Catia is my step-daughter.
CONVERSATIONS & NEW WORDS: Pardon? What? I like going to the cinema. I like watching films. I used to like smoking sheeshas. ['hubbly-bubbllies' (inf.)] I bought some fruit, vegetables, meat, soup, etc. and then I went home. I bought some fruit, vegetables, meat, soup, et cetera. I like drawing and painting. [timnugent.blogspot.com] It's started becoming more touristic. - Is there anything you don't mind doing? I don't mind ing. Is there anything you can't standother people doing? I can't stand _ing! What did you use to like doing when you were young? I used to like _ing. I can't stand arguing with my wife: she always wins! I can't stand stopping at the traffic lights and I can't stand people beeping their horns either! We discuss something with someone or we sometimes argue about it! He should turn off his lights. "When was the last time you went sailing with him?" "I'm not sure, but the waves probably made me sea-sick!"
It's fun. [You like doing it.] vs. It's funny! [It makes you laugh!] It's much more dangerous!It's no not much more dangerous. You need at least 2 hours to be able to wash the car. She was an excellent student! [good marks!] vs. She was a beautiful student! [good looking!] I once picked up a hitchhiker that was hitchhiking to the south of Spain. We use curtains or blinds on our windows at home. People need chance to recuperate after some accidents or injuries. "My mum passed away 8 years ago." "I'm sorry to hear that." [passed away = died] I'd like to be able to swim twice the length underwater my husband can.
LANGUAGE: I used to like smoking sheeshas, but I stopped 2 years ago. [..before 2 years] PAST TENSES: To buy – bought I've never been there. / I've never gone there. [x I never went there.]
SHORT LINKING WORDS: I like listening to music. Who's your favourite group? Who's your favourite musician? What's your favourite group? What's your favourite musician? I like using the internet. Apart from listening to music, do you have any other hobbies? I do it 3 days a week. [..in the week ]
I used to like riding on a bike. [We normally use it withouton. It's very far. vs.It's too far! [You won't go.] I had to stay at home because it was too cold. We discuss something with someone or we argue about it.
LANGUAGE: older sister / younger brother [x sister older] There were 5 or 6 people. [persons] There were many people. [x peoples] To be able to – can – could I'm interested in fishing. It's cheaper. It's much cheaper! I have 2 more friends there. Vs. I have 2 friends more than him there. In sporting scores, we always say the largest one first, but in normal language we say the smallest 1st. Manchester 2 – 3 Liverpool Liverpool won 3-2. There were 40 or 50 people there. "I love Stuart!" "Me too." / "I do also." x Me also.
Everybody likes it. "I like it." "Me too!" "I don't like it." "I don't either." / "Me neither." Me too. I like it.
HOW TO SAY WORDS: special [especial ] , typical, mind, young, doing, riding, sailing, studying, August, surrounded, mosaic, The Maldives, tuna, drawing "droring", ruler, majority, excellent, atheist, contraceptive, siblings, hate, I used to do it. vs. It's a used car.
HOMEWORK: Go through the class notes so that you can ask me about anything you're not sure about.
Language Notes – Sunday 19th October 2014 For those of you who weren't here, we've decided to adjust the class times. This is in order to make it more convenient for parents who have children to collect from school, and the new times will be 11.05 to 13.05. I hope that's convenient for people. Now, let's get on with your studies!...
CONVERSATIONS & NEW WORDS: She lives in a nursing home for elderly people. [older = elder] If you have a family member who works in Qatar, it's possible to come. He's not familiar with the problem.
CLASS EXERCISES: "What's your name?" "My name's Stuart." "Nice to meet you. / How do you do." [> A pleasure.] "How old are you?" How old you are? "I'm in my early 30s." 30-33 I'm in my 30s. [30-39] "I'm in my mid-30s." 34-36 "I'm in my late 30s." 37-39 "Where are you from?" You are from? "I'm from Spain." "Whereabouts in Spain?" "I'm from Madrid." "Can you tell me a little bit about your family?" [direct family - extended family] "What do you do?" "I'm a teacher." my mother-in-law [mother of my spouse] vs. my step-mother [after divorce]
I have 2 brothers & 1 sister so I have 3 siblings. I have 2 sons & 1 daughter so I have 3 children.
Lekhwiya is relatively famous. To win – won We won 1-0." "one-nil" We drew 2-2. "2-all" We drew 0-0. "nil-nil" We lost 3-2." "3-2" [x 2-3 even if we played an away match]
It's famous for its spas and baths.
Have you come alone or with your family? My son lives with a male friend. Vs. He lives with his boyfriend. "His son lives with a boyfriend." "Actually, my son lives with a male friend."
There are some creatures in the sea called jellyfish. He has only been here for 3 months. "How have they found Qatar? = Has it been hard or difficult?" My wife isn't working at the moment. "Do you live on the same compound?" I have 2 children. She works at Newton in Barwa. I have 2 more friends there. [x 2 friends more] He's a goalkeeping coach from Denmark. Will the stadium have a/c for the World Cup? I'm curious. In Germany, the pitches are warmed. It's exactly the same! [= "Same-same!" which is what people from the Indian sub-continent say.]
"How have they found Qatar?" "It's been quite difficult." It has "In what way?" "They've found the local dress quite difficult to adapt to."
"How long have you been in Qatar?" "I've been in Qatar for 3 years." "I've been in Qatar since 2012. How about you?"
"How have your family found Qatar?" "It's been quite difficult."
"Two years more and I'm going to leave." "Famous last words!"
I came here on the 7th of August and the heat knocked me sideways! "What was it like?" In the old airport, you got off the plane and you walk in to the open air: I thought I was standing in front of the airplane jet. The bus took you all the way around the runway. [Where the planes take off and land.] It's absolutely luxurious! = It's absolute luxury!
One woman practically attacked me in a mall during Ramadan for wearing sandals! She said that I was in offensive dress. The Doctor told me not to come to school in shorts or polo-shirts. some pants vs. some trousers Doha has many things like this. For instance, if you want your driving licence you cannot wear shorts. Do you have a driving licence? [> permit ] I always put ham in my case and the customs have never stopped me: Touch wood! I can't risk getting caught at Customs because my wife works for QFE.
"How have you found living in Qatar?" "It's been quite challenging." "In what way?"
"How are you today?" "How did you get on in the match?" "Here you are." "Thank you." "My pleasure." / "Not at all."
PAST TENSES: I've been to Oman once with my wife. I was there in 2008. understand – understood, win – won, draw – drew – drawn, lose – lost, go – went - gone
SHORT LINKING WORDS: It's on the Pearl. I was there at around the same time. It's on the coast. "I arrived on the 1st of July during Ramadan."
LANGUAGE: It has the oldest souq in the Middle East. The people are much friendlier than in Qatar. [more friendlier] Where do you come from?Where are you from? [Where are you come from?] Are you a student?
People say this.[x says] They say that it's good.
I make some mistakes although Stu makes more mistakes! My husband works for QF. [x is working] My husband is currently working on a project with QF. We've been here for 15 months. I know where La Hoya is. [x where is La Hoya ] Is there anything like that now? [> Do we have …] You need to know the short-cutsto get to school. [xfor get]
HOW TO SAY WORDS: "R" Oman, Muskat, private, Mosque, stadium, assistant-coach, Rome, footballer, interesting, Nepal – Nepalese, crisis, sandals, win - women, call-girls, It's a big fat knot in the tie. family, vs. familiar
HOMEWORK: You've almost finished it! Finally, we're going to talk more about our hobbies [and those of our close family] in tomorrow's class, with various partners, so I'd like you to think about these questions: -What are your hobbies? -When and how did you get started on them? -Are there any other things you'd like to do in the future? -What did you use to like doing at various stages of your youth?
Language Notes – Wednesday 1st October 2014 Pinch, punch 1st of the month!
CONVERSATIONS & NEW WORDS:
Touch wood! God willing!
To tell a little white lie is when you lie but it's not a bad lie that will kill anyone! For example, "I won't be coming to class over the next couple of weeks because I'm going to be busy working with some new business contacts back in Spain."
I might stay here until next summer or maybe I will go on holiday. An energetic friend of my wife's has invited me to her 70th birthday in Munich. I've never been to Munich. [> I don't know Munich.] I don't know my brother-in-lawvery well.
Have you ever been to Germany? "No, I haven't." "What's one of your favourite cities in Europe?" "Two of my favourite cities are Rome and Paris. I like Paris but I had a bad experience." "Can I ask what happened?" "I was there with my husband and we took a taxi from the centre of the city. We were in the city-centre and we got the taxi to take us back to our hotel. However, he took us a long way outside of the city and he jumped traffic lights so when the car stopped we got out and ran away! "Where did you get the taxi from?" "That sounds frightening!" "The driving is as frightening in Doha as Paris." "For me, it's more frightening in Paris." I am afraid of it. "Why's that?" "People often speed in the streets." "What's the most frightening place for you?" "If there's a national football match, the traffic is chaotic!" "The road is called the M30." "I went to London on the train and went to a biker's club on theoutskirts of the city." Ace Coffee is the most popular club in Europe. Istanbul is dangerous when you're taking a taxi in all suburbs. We went there on our honeymoon. We took a taxi from the airport to go to our hotel I like it very much. vs. I liked the food too much so I put on weight! [negative] There were 5 people in the small car. My wife was in the front, and I was in the back, with 2 well-built men either side of me! [x mens ] well-built vs. fat vs. big "Have you been to Istabul?" "I went there in August. It was fantastic and I will definitely go back again." Outside Istanbul I think it's different. I also think Moroccans outside Rabat are very different. When I was young, I went to Morocco for a whole month. I went to try the Moroccan way of life. I used to a bit of a hippy. I tried to do business with Moroccans so that they'd repair my car for free, or for a small exchange. There are a lot of beggars and begging. girlfriend / boyfriend "One of my first holidays without my parents was when I went to Lisbon with my friends when I was 20. We went for 1 week and we were all ladies – there were 6 of us." "What was the highlight?" [the best part] "It was all good fun!" "Are you friends now?" "Not really, they all have families."
"I'd rather not talk about it." / "I'd prefer not to talk about it."
It's good by day and also at night. You can go to listen to music. [x for ] It's good for listening__ to music. It's a good vantage point for the photos.
CLASS EXERCISES: Communication 17 – Getting there…:
"Good morning, Doha bus-station, Stuart speaking, how can I help you?"
"Good morning, can you tell me if there is a bus/train/plane to in the morning/afternoon/evening, please?"
"Certainly Sir, there is …"
"Certainly Madam, there is …"
….the bus number 3, that leaves between 6.25am and 22.25pm.
….the train to Liverpool, that leaves between 10.45am and 20.45pm.
Can you tell me how long that takes, please?
Can you tell me how much it costs, please?
Certainly, it arrives 15 minutes later. Would you like any other information?
It costs QR50 one-way, and QR60return. Would you like any other information?
"Thank you. Can you also tell me….
"Thank you. Can you also tell me….
Vocabulary: zoo, town centre, bus stop, To meet, to visit someone/somewhere, to catch a bus/train/plane
You can buy a 2-week bus pass. one-way ticket / return ticket
I'd like > I need
Paris – New York – Madrid – Oslo – Rome – Budapest - Prague If you paid for me to go to one of these cities, I would choose Paris. If you paid for me to go to one of these cities, I would choose New York. I haven't been to New York. vs. I don't know New York very well. I've never been to Oslo. I haven't been to Oslo. never. I think it would be impossible to live apart from my wife.
We're planning on staying on Doha for 3 more years. "They don't know how long the project will last." [dura] "Have you ever lived apart from your spouse?" "We lived apart for 1 year when he first came to Doha?" "How was it?" "I came here for 10 days in August and 10 days in December. I lived alone in Madrid."
Finno-Ugric Languages Hungarian – Finnish – Ukrainian
I like the area where Picasso and other painters lived at times in their lives. What would you recommend about Rome? I recommend going to the Collisseum. I don't recommend going to any pizzerias. Fuji is a fantastic suburb of Rome that has delicious foods! While I was there I put on 5 kilos! It was all very different food. "I like pizza, but to be honest, I didn't like it in Rome." [a ver / haber] "What are your plans for the holiday?" "Let me see, I'm going …
"The traffic in Rome is worse than here!" "I don't believe it!" Gannett-Fleming is the name of his construction company.
danger – dangerous / frightening You 'take your life in your own hands' when your drive in Doha!!!
Where is the moment we needed the most You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost They tell me your blue skies fade to gray They tell me your passion's gone away And I don't need no carrying on
You stand in the line just to hit a new low You're faking a smile with the coffee you go You tell me your life's been way off line You're falling to pieces every time And I don't need no carrying on
Will you need a blue sky holiday? The point is they laugh at what you say And I don't need no carrying on
Sometimes the system goes on the blink And the whole thing turns out wrong You might not make it back and you know That you could be well oh that strong And I'm not wrong
So where is the passion when you need it the most - oh you and I You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost,
CHORUS 1 & 2 Because you had a bad day, you're taking one down, you sing a sad song just to turn it around You say you don't know, you tell me don't lie, you work at a smile and you go for a ride You had a bad day - the camera don't lie, you're coming back down and you really don't mind You had a bad day…. You had a bad day
LAST CHORUS You had a bad day You've seen what you like And how does it feel for one more time You had a bad day You had a bad day
"If you could go back in time, where & when would you go back to?" "If I could go back in time, I think I would go to place in the 1970s." [1970 – 1979] "If I could go back in time, I think I would go to place in the 19th century." [1800 – 1899]
LANGUAGE: very + adjectiveIt's very good. It's really good. [x much ] much / many + nounsI don't have too much money. He doesn't have many friends!
CONVERSATION
PAST TENSES
SHORT LINKING WORDS
It's far from Istanbul. [x farto] It's a long way to Istanbul from there.
LANGUAGE:
Present continuous – 100% future plans I'm flying to the UK at 22.30 this evening. "10-30" Stuart's starting again at LSE on the 19th of October. [100% plan] All the people say it's good. [x says] / Everybodysays it's good. x say 1 child - 2 childrens,
HOW TO SAY WORDS: Hamburg, hamburger, ground, Muslims, young, Morocco, Moroccan, to/a repair, city, Turkey – Turkish, "I" guy – gay, Bohemian, musicians, atmosphere, special, to discuss, "SHH" chef vs. chief, quieter, tourist scenery, days,
HOMEWORK: Note down interesting or exciting things so we can talk about them when we get back.
≠ means that these things are opposites, e.g. big ≠ small
This are is a mistake someone made in class.
[> the part that is underlined is better than this]
Any word written like this can be omitted without changing the meaning.
Something written (spelling) like this indicates that this was a letter that was left out when a word was written.
This√ is OK. (that√) [Shows that both of these two words are correct to be used in this situation.]
- if the stressed part of the word has the same pronunciation as the letter, then only that 1 letter is underlined. i.e. pain, eat, Einstein, roam, unit,
This rule also applies if the stress is on any other letter and has the same sound:
e.g. ceiling, details, deaf, hotel, chemists, energy, queue, started, mess, experts,
- if the stressed part of the syllable doesn’t have the same pronunciation as the vowel or letter sound, then it will be underlined with another letter next to it, for example i.e. satellite, let, book; company, busy, four,
NB: If you ever want to find a particular word or grammar area from previous class notes, you can go to the Home tab [in the top-left], then choose the Find button on the left-hand side of the screen, and enter the word in the left-hand column which says Navigation. It will then show you EVERY word in the document which is the same as this, and show it in yellow. For example, if you put in went then it will show all places where there is the word went. The word past simple will highlight every example of the past simple in the notes.
GENERAL PHRASES: "How are you?" "Fine thanks, and you?"
I'm not sure how to say it in English, but in Spanish, we say ….
What's it called again?... [to give you thinking time]
Language Notes – Tuesday 21st October 2014
LAST CLASS KEY NOTES:
I can't stand stopping at the traffic lights and I can't stand people beeping either!
I can't stand stopping at the traffic lights and I also can't stand people beeping!
I can't stand stopping at the traffic lights and I also can't stand people beeping either!
CONVERSATIONS & NEW WORDS:
We discuss something with someone or we sometimes argue about the subject!
"My wife and I quite often argue when we are cooking." "Why's that?" "I hate cooking!"
"We sometimes argue about our daughters and we also argue about a kitten. He found the kitten and brought her home without asking me!" adult – child cat – kitten dog - puppy
"What would you say to your wife if she did the same?"
"If my wife brought home a pet without asking me, I would write her a warning letter!
"If my wife brought home a cat without asking me, I would tell her I will leave her, if she keeps the cat!
"What would you say to your husband if he did the same?"
"If my husband brought home a cat without asking me, I would …
"If my husband brought home a cat without asking me, I would make him leave.
Can you look after my daughter for me, please? [to look after = to take care of]
I used to have a pet-hamster when I was young.
We go out and then come back, but we leave a spouse permanently.
She left her husband 2 years ago and now they're divorced.
"Can you tell me where you used to live?" / "Where did you used to live?"
"I used to live in ."
"How was it?" "What was it like there?"
My home country is Spain. My motherland is Spain.
[We don't say fatherland very often as it is connected with Nazi Germany.]
"How long do you think you'll stay in Doha & where do you think you might live after you leave?"
"I think I'll stay here for more years. After I leave, I might go ….."
"Well, I think … [=Bueno ]
I might live = I think I'll live
It's thesafest place. ≠ It's the most dangerous place.
Where's the safest place you've ever been?
The most boring place I've ever been is the Middle East during Ramadan.
The most boring place I've ever been was Doha, before I started English class that is.
The most exciting place I've ever been is New York. In fact, it's also the most interesting, most expensive, and many other things!
The most exciting place I've ever been is Salvador de Bahia.
The most dangerous place I've ever been is Tripoli. The political situation is very dangerous. I went there last winter.
The most expensive place I've ever been is Paris, with regards property.
With regards property, the most expensive place I've ever been is Doha.
With regards property, the most expensive place I've ever been is Oman. It's even more expensive than Doha!
With regards property, the most expensive place I've ever been is Barcelona.
With regards cost of living, the most expensive place I've ever been is Moscow. I don't
remember exactly, but as an example, in the airport a glass of juice cost 12 euros!
The cheapest place was Nicaragua. The average salary was $100 a month and doctors
earn $200. [x win – In Spanish, the same verbs are used for to win and to earn money.]
I've never lived overseas before and Doha is the most expensive regarding property.
Las Ramblas is a famous pedestrian street in Barcelona.
Paedophiles are the people who molest children. [pederasta]
"I also slipped up on that word!"
PAST TENSES: I used to + verb = something in the past, for a long time, but not now
I used to live in Madrid. I was there from 1996 to 1997.
I used to have a pet-_ when I was young.
I used to have a big hairy dog.
To find – found, bring – brought, buy – bought, spend – spent
to begin – began – begun School began 1 month ago.
SHORT LINKING WORDS: "How many years have you lived in Doha?" [x ..do you stay…]
"I've lived here for 3 years. I've lived here since 2012."
I spent a lot of money.I spent too much money. I spent many / much money.
It depends on the pet.
With regards driving, the most dangerous place I've ever been is … [x About ]
I found the folder at work. [x in job ]
She used to go dancing once a week. / …twice a week. / ….3 times a week.
LANGUAGE:If I were you, I would work harder.
..3 more years. [x 3 years more]
At first, it was difficult. [x In the 1st moment…]
I wouldn't go back there. [x here ]
After I leave Doha I don't think I'll come back here. [x there ]
A month and a half. / One and a half months. [X One month and a half ]
I first came here a month and a half ago.
I first came here one and half months ago.
HOW TO SAY WORDS: beach vs. bitch "it" , cities, might, zombie, brain, mind-set
HOMEWORK: What you're doing now. In addition, 1 or 2 of you have expressed an interest in your children learning music. If that is you, then please download musescore for free from musescore.org and I'll show you how to use it, so that you can teach your children!
Language Notes – Monday 20th October 2014
LAST CLASS KEY NOTES: A step-brother is a brother that you both have different parents, but are now related by marriage.
A half-brother is a brother that you both have the same mother or father, but not both.
Catia is my step-daughter.
CONVERSATIONS & NEW WORDS: Pardon? What?
I like going to the cinema. I like watching films.
I used to like smoking sheeshas. ['hubbly-bubbllies' (inf.)]
I bought some fruit, vegetables, meat, soup, etc. and then I went home.
I bought some fruit, vegetables, meat, soup, et cetera.
I like drawing and painting. [timnugent.blogspot.com]
It's started becoming more touristic.
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Is there anything you don't mind doing? I don't mind ing.
Is there anything you can't standother people doing? I can't stand _ing!
What did you use to like doing when you were young?
I used to like _ing.
I can't stand arguing with my wife: she always wins!
I can't stand stopping at the traffic lights and I can't stand people beeping their horns either!
We discuss something with someone or we sometimes argue about it!
He should turn off his lights.
"When was the last time you went sailing with him?"
"I'm not sure, but the waves probably made me sea-sick!"
It's fun. [You like doing it.] vs. It's funny! [It makes you laugh!]
It's much more dangerous!It's no not much more dangerous.
You need at least 2 hours to be able to wash the car.
She was an excellent student! [good marks!] vs. She was a beautiful student! [good looking!]
I once picked up a hitchhiker that was hitchhiking to the south of Spain.
We use curtains or blinds on our windows at home.
People need chance to recuperate after some accidents or injuries.
"My mum passed away 8 years ago." "I'm sorry to hear that." [passed away = died]
I'd like to be able to swim twice the length underwater my husband can.
LANGUAGE: I used to like smoking sheeshas, but I stopped 2 years ago. [..before 2 years]
PAST TENSES: To buy – bought
I've never been there. / I've never gone there. [x I never went there.]
SHORT LINKING WORDS: I like listening to music.
Who's your favourite group? Who's your favourite musician?
What's your favourite group? What's your favourite musician?
I like using the internet.
Apart from listening to music, do you have any other hobbies?
I do it 3 days a week. [..in the week ]
I used to like riding on a bike. [We normally use it without on.
It's very far. vs. It's too far! [You won't go.]
I had to stay at home because it was too cold.
We discuss something with someone or we argue about it.
LANGUAGE: older sister / younger brother [x sister older]
There were 5 or 6 people. [persons] There were many people. [x peoples]
To be able to – can – could
I'm interested in fishing.
It's cheaper. It's much cheaper! I have 2 more friends there. Vs. I have 2 friends more than him there.
In sporting scores, we always say the largest one first, but in normal language we say the smallest 1st.
Manchester 2 – 3 Liverpool Liverpool won 3-2.
There were 40 or 50 people there.
"I love Stuart!" "Me too." / "I do also." x Me also.
Everybody likes it.
"I like it." "Me too!"
"I don't like it." "I don't either." / "Me neither." Me too.
I like it.
HOW TO SAY WORDS: special [especial ] , typical, mind, young, doing, riding, sailing, studying, August, surrounded, mosaic, The Maldives, tuna, drawing "droring", ruler, majority, excellent, atheist, contraceptive, siblings, hate,
I used to do it. vs. It's a used car.
HOMEWORK: Go through the class notes so that you can ask me about anything you're not sure about.
Language Notes – Sunday 19th October 2014
For those of you who weren't here, we've decided to adjust the class times. This is in order to make it more convenient for parents who have children to collect from school, and the new times will be 11.05 to 13.05. I hope that's convenient for people. Now, let's get on with your studies!...
CONVERSATIONS & NEW WORDS:
She lives in a nursing home for elderly people. [older = elder]
If you have a family member who works in Qatar, it's possible to come.
He's not familiar with the problem.
CLASS EXERCISES:
"What's your name?"
"My name's Stuart."
"Nice to meet you. / How do you do." [> A pleasure.]
"How old are you?" How old you are?
"I'm in my early 30s." 30-33 I'm in my 30s. [30-39]
"I'm in my mid-30s." 34-36
"I'm in my late 30s." 37-39
"Where are you from?" You are from?
"I'm from Spain."
"Whereabouts in Spain?"
"I'm from Madrid."
"Can you tell me a little bit about your family?" [direct family - extended family]
"What do you do?" "I'm a teacher."
my mother-in-law [mother of my spouse] vs. my step-mother [after divorce]
I have 2 brothers & 1 sister so I have 3 siblings.
I have 2 sons & 1 daughter so I have 3 children.
Lekhwiya is relatively famous.
To win – won We won 1-0." "one-nil"
We drew 2-2. "2-all"
We drew 0-0. "nil-nil"
We lost 3-2." "3-2" [x 2-3 even if we played an away match]
It's famous for its spas and baths.
Have you come alone or with your family?
My son lives with a male friend. Vs. He lives with his boyfriend.
"His son lives with a boyfriend."
"Actually, my son lives with a male friend."
There are some creatures in the sea called jellyfish.
He has only been here for 3 months.
"How have they found Qatar? = Has it been hard or difficult?"
My wife isn't working at the moment.
"Do you live on the same compound?"
I have 2 children.
She works at Newton in Barwa.
I have 2 more friends there. [x 2 friends more]
He's a goalkeeping coach from Denmark.
Will the stadium have a/c for the World Cup?
I'm curious.
In Germany, the pitches are warmed.
It's exactly the same!
[= "Same-same!" which is what people from the Indian sub-continent say.]
"How have they found Qatar?"
"It's been quite difficult." It has
"In what way?"
"They've found the local dress quite difficult to adapt to."
"How long have you been in Qatar?"
"I've been in Qatar for 3 years."
"I've been in Qatar since 2012. How about you?"
"How have your family found Qatar?"
"It's been quite difficult."
"Two years more and I'm going to leave." "Famous last words!"
I came here on the 7th of August and the heat knocked me sideways!
"What was it like?"
In the old airport, you got off the plane and you walk in to the open air: I thought I was standing in front of the airplane jet. The bus took you all the way around the runway. [Where the planes take off and land.]
It's absolutely luxurious! = It's absolute luxury!
One woman practically attacked me in a mall during Ramadan for wearing sandals! She said that I was in offensive dress.
The Doctor told me not to come to school in shorts or polo-shirts.
some pants vs. some trousers
Doha has many things like this. For instance, if you want your driving licence you cannot wear shorts.
Do you have a driving licence? [> permit ]
I always put ham in my case and the customs have never stopped me: Touch wood!
I can't risk getting caught at Customs because my wife works for QFE.
"How have you found living in Qatar?" "It's been quite challenging." "In what way?"
"How are you today?"
"How did you get on in the match?"
"Here you are." "Thank you." "My pleasure." / "Not at all."
PAST TENSES: I've been to Oman once with my wife. I was there in 2008.
understand – understood, win – won, draw – drew – drawn, lose – lost, go – went - gone
SHORT LINKING WORDS: It's on the Pearl.
I was there at around the same time.
It's on the coast.
"I arrived on the 1st of July during Ramadan."
LANGUAGE: It has the oldest souq in the Middle East.
The people are much friendlier than in Qatar. [more friendlier]
Where do you come from?Where are you from?
[Where are you come from?]
Are you a student?
People say this.[x says]
They say that it's good.
I make some mistakes although Stu makes more mistakes!
My husband works for QF. [x is working]
My husband is currently working on a project with QF.
We've been here for 15 months.
I know where La Hoya is. [x where is La Hoya ]
Is there anything like that now? [> Do we have …]
You need to know the short-cutsto get to school. [x for get ]
HOW TO SAY WORDS: "R" Oman, Muskat, private, Mosque, stadium, assistant-coach, Rome, footballer, interesting, Nepal – Nepalese, crisis, sandals, win - women, call-girls,
It's a big fat knot in the tie. family, vs. familiar
HOMEWORK: You've almost finished it! Finally, we're going to talk more about our hobbies [and those of our close family] in tomorrow's class, with various partners, so I'd like you to think about these questions:
- What are your hobbies?
- When and how did you get started on them?
- Are there any other things you'd like to do in the future?
- What did you use to like doing at various stages of your youth?
Language Notes – Wednesday 1st October 2014 Pinch, punch 1st of the month!
CONVERSATIONS & NEW WORDS:
Touch wood! God willing!
To tell a little white lie is when you lie but it's not a bad lie that will kill anyone! For example, "I won't be coming to class over the next couple of weeks because I'm going to be busy working with some new business contacts back in Spain."
I might stay here until next summer or maybe I will go on holiday.
An energetic friend of my wife's has invited me to her 70th birthday in Munich.
I've never been to Munich. [> I don't know Munich.]
I don't know my brother-in-law very well.
Have you ever been to Germany?
"No, I haven't."
"What's one of your favourite cities in Europe?"
"Two of my favourite cities are Rome and Paris. I like Paris but I had a bad experience."
"Can I ask what happened?"
"I was there with my husband and we took a taxi from the centre of the city. We were in the city-centre and we got the taxi to take us back to our hotel. However, he took us a long way outside of the city and he jumped traffic lights so when the car stopped we got out and ran away!
"Where did you get the taxi from?"
"That sounds frightening!"
"The driving is as frightening in Doha as Paris."
"For me, it's more frightening in Paris." I am afraid of it.
"Why's that?"
"People often speed in the streets."
"What's the most frightening place for you?"
"If there's a national football match, the traffic is chaotic!"
"The road is called the M30."
"I went to London on the train and went to a biker's club on the outskirts of the city."
Ace Coffee is the most popular club in Europe.
Istanbul is dangerous when you're taking a taxi in all suburbs. We went there on our honeymoon. We took a taxi from the airport to go to our hotel
I like it very much. vs. I liked the food too much so I put on weight! [negative]
There were 5 people in the small car. My wife was in the front, and I was in the back, with 2 well-built men either side of me! [x mens ]
well-built vs. fat vs. big
"Have you been to Istabul?"
"I went there in August. It was fantastic and I will definitely go back again."
Outside Istanbul I think it's different. I also think Moroccans outside Rabat are very different.
When I was young, I went to Morocco for a whole month. I went to try the Moroccan way of life.
I used to a bit of a hippy.
I tried to do business with Moroccans so that they'd repair my car for free, or for a small exchange.
There are a lot of beggars and begging.
girlfriend / boyfriend
"One of my first holidays without my parents was when I went to Lisbon with my friends when I was 20. We went for 1 week and we were all ladies – there were 6 of us."
"What was the highlight?" [the best part]
"It was all good fun!"
"Are you friends now?"
"Not really, they all have families."
"I'd rather not talk about it." / "I'd prefer not to talk about it."
It's good by day and also at night.
You can go to listen to music. [x for ]
It's good for listening__ to music.
It's a good vantage point for the photos.
CLASS EXERCISES: Communication 17 – Getting there…:
To meet, to visit someone/somewhere, to catch a bus/train/plane
You can buy a 2-week bus pass.
one-way ticket / return ticket
I'd like > I need
Paris – New York – Madrid – Oslo – Rome – Budapest - Prague
If you paid for me to go to one of these cities, I would choose Paris.
If you paid for me to go to one of these cities, I would choose New York.
I haven't been to New York. vs.
I don't know New York very well.
I've never been to Oslo. I haven't been to Oslo. never.
I think it would be impossible to live apart from my wife.
We're planning on staying on Doha for 3 more years.
"They don't know how long the project will last." [dura]
"Have you ever lived apart from your spouse?"
"We lived apart for 1 year when he first came to Doha?"
"How was it?"
"I came here for 10 days in August and 10 days in December. I lived alone in Madrid."
Finno-Ugric Languages
Hungarian – Finnish – Ukrainian
I like the area where Picasso and other painters lived at times in their lives.
What would you recommend about Rome?
I recommend going to the Collisseum.
I don't recommend going to any pizzerias.
Fuji is a fantastic suburb of Rome that has delicious foods! While I was there I put on 5 kilos! It was all very different food.
"I like pizza, but to be honest, I didn't like it in Rome." [a ver / haber]
"What are your plans for the holiday?"
"Let me see, I'm going …
"The traffic in Rome is worse than here!" "I don't believe it!"
Gannett-Fleming is the name of his construction company.
danger – dangerous / frightening
You 'take your life in your own hands' when your drive in Doha!!!
The Eiffel Tower
If I was an animal, I would be a dolphin.
Bad Day – Daniel Powter DIDN'T LOOK AT, I ONLY EMAILED IT TO THE GUYS AND Masako
Also didn't look at Scientist video http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xm2b_coldplay-the-scientist
You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost
They tell me your blue skies fade to gray
They tell me your passion's gone away
And I don't need no carrying on
You stand in the line just to hit a new low
You're faking a smile with the coffee you go
You tell me your life's been way off line
You're falling to pieces every time
And I don't need no carrying on
Will you need a blue sky holiday?
The point is they laugh at what you say
And I don't need no carrying on
Sometimes the system goes on the blink
And the whole thing turns out wrong
You might not make it back and you know
That you could be well oh that strong
And I'm not wrong
So where is the passion when you need it the most - oh you and I
You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost,
Because you had a bad day, you're taking one down, you sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know, you tell me don't lie, you work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day - the camera don't lie, you're coming back down and you really don't mind
You had a bad day…. You had a bad day
LAST CHORUS
You had a bad day
You've seen what you like
And how does it feel for one more time
You had a bad day
You had a bad day
"If you could go back in time, where & when would you go back to?"
"If I could go back in time, I think I would go to place in the 1970s." [1970 – 1979]
"If I could go back in time, I think I would go to place in the 19th century." [1800 – 1899]
LANGUAGE: very + adjective It's very good. It's really good. [x much ]
much / many + nounsI don't have too much money.
He doesn't have many friends!
It's a long way to Istanbul from there.
I'm flying to the UK at 22.30 this evening. "10-30"
Stuart's starting again at LSE on the 19th of October. [100% plan]
All the people say it's good. [x says] / Everybodysays it's good. x say
1 child - 2 childrens,
HOW TO SAY WORDS: Hamburg, hamburger, ground, Muslims, young, Morocco, Moroccan, to/a repair, city, Turkey – Turkish, "I" guy – gay, Bohemian, musicians, atmosphere, special, to discuss, "SHH" chef vs. chief, quieter, tourist scenery, days,
HOMEWORK: Note down interesting or exciting things so we can talk about them when we get back.