Class 11, October 22

 By Nate Feldman

Dear Mom,

 

I am having a great time at ELS.  I am constantly speaking in class.  My teacher promised me I will be an overnight success because I will be an entrepreneur and sell many great things.  My teacher said I will have a lot of wealth in my life because of my brilliant ideas.  In addition, it is the fall season here, so the view from the class window is striking because the leaves are so many beautiful colors. 

 

I hope everything is going well in….I miss you, but don’t worry about me!

 

Love,

……

 

 

1.      Overlap: similar things

Ex. There are many different things between the USA and your culture, but there is some overlap in some places. 

 

2.      Humble: not rich; ordinary

Ex. I am from a humble family

 

Humble: not arrogant about oneself

Ex. The person does a lot of great things, but he doesn’t talk a lot about it because he is humble. 

 

3.      Infinity: forever

Infinite: it will never stop

 

4.      Revenue: money you make from selling something

 

5.      Sequel: second part and beyond of a movie or book

 

6.      Peak: top of a mountain OR point of greatest success

 

Ex. Messi’s peak years were with Barcelona. 

 

7.      A journey: a long trip

 

Ex. I am taking a journey to Las Vegas next month. 

 

8.      To trip someone: to make someone fall

To trip: to fall because your leg hit something

 

9.      Guarantee: 100% something will happen

Ex. If you study hard, I guarantee you will do well. 

If you try your best, I guarantee you will get good results.

 

10.  Prior: the one before

Ex. You are now at ELS, but have you been to a prior language school? 

 

*What is some overlap you see between your country and the USA?

*What is something you guarantee for people?

*Do you try to be humble around people?


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