1-42. Let’s compare these two

Beginner Grammar, Grammar, Intermediate Grammar

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • Let’s have lunch together.
  • Let’s ask Master Eugene.
  • Let’s hang out in Shinsa-dong.
  • Let’s pray for them.
  • Let’s be honest.
  • Let’s not invite Kenny.
  • Let’s not waste out time.
  • Let’s not meet today.
  • Let’s not forget her birthday.
  • Let’s not be sad.
  • Let’s go.
  • Let’s drink water.
  • Let’s practice this pattern.
  • Let’s finish this project today.
  • Let’s surprise Dennis.

Notes

Here are some grammar tips. 

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
surprise (n) the feeling caused by something that is unexpected or unusual
e.g. Let’s surprise her with a party. 
judge (v) to form an opinion about (something or someone) after careful thought
e.g. You should not judge people by their appearance.
project (n) a planned piece of work that has a specific purpose
e.g. Let’s make a project, we can create a model plane. 
external (adj) located, seen, or used on the outside or surface of something
e.g. the external features of the building
backyard (n) an area in back of a house
e.g. We spent the evening relaxing in the backyard.
compare (v) to look at (two or more things) closely in order to see what is similar or different about them or in order to decide which one is better
e.g. Let’s compare these two to see what is cheaper. 
positively (adv) in a way that shows that you are hopeful and thinking about the good qualities of a situation
e.g. Let’s try to think positively about this change. 
invite (v) to ask (someone) to go somewhere or do something
e.g. Let’s invite our friends to go shopping with us. 
waste (v)  to use (something or someone) in a way that does not produce a valuable result or effect : to fail to use (something or someone) in an appropriate or effective way
e.g. Let’s not waste any more time on this. 
appearance (n) the way that someone or something looks
e.g. He is still very youthful in appearance. [=he still looks very young]

Exercise

Go over the following exercise with your tutors. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. Let’s / pattern / practice / this / .
    2. Let’s / today / this / project / finish / .
    3. complain / let’s / not / .
    4. Let’s / give / not / up / .
    5. it / about / think / let’s / not /  .
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. Let’s water drink.
    2. Tomorrow let’s meet.
    3. Let’s not sleeping.
    4. Let’s bother not Jeremy.
    5. Let’s not again eat here.
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. You are very hungry. What do you say?  (use “let’s…”)
    2. You are sleepy. What do you say? (use “let’s…”)
    3. You want to spend more time with your family. What do you say? (use “let’s…”)
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph.
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today.
    2. What would happen if you found gold in your backyard?
    3. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? One should never judge a person by external appearances. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

1-41. I hope you like my gift

Beginner Grammar, Grammar, Intermediate Grammar

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • I hope you pass the test.
  • I hope you succeed in your life.
  • I hope he doesn’t quit.
  • I hope you enjoyed the show.
  • I hope you deleted the file.
  • We hope the test is easy.
  • We hope she is the right candidate.
  • We hope we are not late.
  • We hope your trip was fun.
  • We hope it was a good experience.
  • I hope you like this concert.
  • I hope she likes me.
  • I hope they hire me.
  • I hope you are happy.
  • I hope she is cute.

Notes

Here are some grammar tips. 

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
cheap (adj) not costing a lot of money
e.g. I really hope the tickets are cheap. 
confess (v) to admit that you did something wrong or illegal
e.g. Do you think she will confess she was wrong? 
make a mistake (idiom) do something that is not correct : a wrong action, statement, or judgment
e.g. We hope you didn’t make a mistake on your test. 
get along/on (v) like each other
e.g. I was hoping my new friend and my sister got along/on.
get back at somebody (v) retaliate, take revenge
e.g. My sister got back at me for stealing her shoes, she stole my favourite hat.
delete (v) to remove (something, such as words, pictures, or computer files) from a document, recording, computer, etc.
e.g. I hope he doesn’t delete the document.
get around to something (v) finally find time to do (get around to something)
e.g. I hope I am going to get around to writing the thank you cards.
get together (v) meet (usually for social reasons)
e.g. We hope we can get together for a BBQ this weekend.
get on something (v) step onto a vehicle
e.g. I hope we don’t freeze out here while we wait to get on the bus.
get back into somthing (v) become interested in something again
e.g. She hopes to get back into her novel and finish it.

Exercise

Go over the following exercise with your tutors. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. she / hope / me / likes / I / .
    2. I / happy / hope / are / you / .
    3. hope / we / our / love / you / service / .
    4. mistake / don’t / I / a / hope / you / make / .
    5. are / we / not / you / angry / hope / . 
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. I hope they hiring me.
    2. We hope she enjoy this show.
    3. I hoped you don’t come back.
    4. I hope not they are busy.
    5. We hope you don’t forgot.
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. What do you hope to see happen this year? (use “hope…”)
    2. What do you hope for your birthday present?  (use “hope…”)
    3. Is there someone you hope to see? (use “hope…”)
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph.
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today. 
    2. What would happen if children ruled the world?
    3. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Face-to-face communication is better than other types of communication, such as letters, email, or telephone calls. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

1-40. I think you’re funny

Beginner Grammar, Grammar, Intermediate Grammar

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • I think this is Chloe’s phone.
  • He thinks UFOs exist.
  • We don’t think he has a house.
  • My parents think I am working.
  • I thought you died.
  • They thought you didn’t like them.
  • She thought I was crying.
  • Do you think I am funny?
  • Do you think this Louis Vuitton bag is expensive?
  • Don’t you think you are asking too much?
  • I think he is ugly.
  • I think she likes me.
  • I think they work hard.
  • He thinks I am rich.
  • She thinks I have a lot of money.

Notes

Here are some grammar tips. 

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
bare (adj) not having a covering
e.g. Do you think this table should be bare? 
courage (n) the ability to do something that you know is difficult or dangerous
e.g. I think I have the courage to go bungee jumping. 
scared (adj) afraid of something : nervous or frightened
e.g. Do you think she is scared to speak in front of the class? 
go out (v) leave home to go on a social event
e.g. I think we’re going out for dinner tonight.
rich (adj) having a lot of money and possessions
e.g.  I think Luke is rich, he has a lot of money. 
go over something (v) review
e.g. Do you think we should go over the answers before the test?
go over (v) visit somebody nearby
e.g. I haven’t seen Tina for a long time. I think I’ll go over for an hour or two.
go without something (v) suffer lack or deprivation
e.g. I don’t think I would be able to go outside without my winter coat.
grow apart (v) stop being friends over time
e.g. My friend thinks we grew apart because I changed schools.
grow back (v) regrow
e.g. Do you think my roses will grow back this summer?

Exercise

Go over the following exercise with your tutors. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. thinks / I have /a lot of /. / she / money
    2. don’t think  /courage /. / you have / I
    3. don’t think /can / do /we / this /./ they
    4. think / you are / pretty / do / ? / you
    5. don’t / you / you / selfish / ? / think / are
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. I think she like me.
    2. She don’t think I am smart.
    3. I thought you are crying.
    4. Do you think we late?
    5. Do you not think he is tall?
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. What do you think about your country? (use “think…”)
    2. What do your friends think about you? (use “think…”)
    3. What is the first thing you think about in the morning? (use “think…”)
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph.
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today.
    2. What would happen if everyone wore the same clothes?
    3. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? With the help of technology, students nowadays can learn more information and learn it more quickly. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

1-39. Don’t visit me without calling me

Beginner Grammar, Grammar

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • Don’t take the test without studying.
  • Don’t eat this chicken without washing your hands.
  • Don’t skip this commercial without watching it first.
  • I used their service without paying them.
  • They attacked me without giving us a warning
  • She left me without saying goodbye.
  • I can find you without opening my eyes.
  • Can you run without opening your eyes?
  • Can you move this cup without touching it?
  • Did you come out without finishing your homework?
  • Don’t drink without eating.
  • Don’t go without me.
  • Don’t eat this without cooking it.
  • Don’t come without calling me.
  • Don’t touch my baby without washing your hands.

Notes

Here are some grammar tips. 

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
stretch (v) to make (something) wider or longer by pulling it
e.g. Did you exercise without stretching first? 
brush (v/n) to clean or smooth (something) with a brush
e.g. Did you go to school without brushing your hair? 
tooth (pl. teeth) (n) one of the hard white objects inside the mouth that are used for biting and chewing
e.g. You cannot bite into this without using your teeth. 
let down (idiom) fail to support or help, disappoint
e.g. I need you to be on time. Don’t let me down this time.
look after (idiom) take care of
e.g. Can you look after my dog without me? 
hold back (idiom) hide an emotion
e.g. He wasn’t able to hold back his tears, he started to cry. 
hold somebody/ something back (idiom) prevent from doing/going
e.g. I had to hold my dog back without his collar. 
hand in (idiom) submit
e.g. I have to hand in my essay without finishing it.
hand out (idiom) to distribute to a group of people
e.g.  Don’t hand out the invitations without me. 
hand over (idiom) give (usually unwillingly)
e.g. You shouldn’t hand over his wallet without apologizing first. 

Exercise

Go over the following exercise with your tutors. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. without / me / don’t / calling / come / .
    2. my / hands / without / your / baby / washing / don’t / touch / .
    3. studying / she / without / slept / .
    4. you / did / telling / she / quit / without / ?
    5. water / you / without / live / can / drinking / ?
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. Don’t going without say bye to me.
    2. I exercised without stretch.
    3. Did you played basketball without eating?
    4. Did you use this without asking he?
    5. I can find you without used this map.
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. You don’t want friends to come without notice. What do you say? (use “without V-ing”)
    2. Your friend did not arrive, and you had to leave. What do you say? (use “without V-ing”)
    3. Your colleague always leaves work without turning off computer. What do you say? (use “without V-ing”)
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph.
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today. 
    2. What would happen if animals could talk? What are some of the questions you would like to ask animals?
    3. Do you agree or disagree that progress is always good? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

1-38. I ended up eating too much

Beginner Grammar, Grammar

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • I ended up forgetting her number.
  • I ended up wasting my energy.
  • I ended up calling the police.
  • She ended up asking for my help.
  • We ended up moving back to Busan.
  • They ended up using the chemical weapon.
  • You will end up coming back to me.
  • You will end up spending more money.
  • They will end up giving up their rights.
  • We will end up missing the opportunity.
  • I ended up losing him in the store.
  • I ended up working for him.
  • I ended up selling my Rolex.
  • I ended up staying here.

Notes

Here are some grammar tips. 

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
betray (v) to give information about (a person, group, country, etc.) to an enemy
e.g. I ended up betraying my friend by telling him her promise. 
miss (v) to fail to hit, catch, reach, or get (something)
e.g. You will end up missing the ball if you don’t practice. 
public figures (n) a person seen or heard by many people.
e.g. The Queen of England is a public figure.
hurt (v) to cause pain or injury to (yourself, someone else, or a part of your body)
e.g. He ended up hurting her feelings. 
product (n) something that is made or grown to be sold or used
e.g. Did you end up finding that product for your hair? 
put something together (idiom) assemble
e.g. Did you end up putting the crib together before the baby arrived?
pass up (idiom) decline (usually something good)
e.g. I ended up passing up the job because I am afraid of change.
make up (idiom) forgive each other
e.g. We were angry last night, but we ended up making up after.
look up to somebody (idiom) have a lot of respect for
e.g. Did you end up looking up to him after he helped you? 
look forward to something (idiom) be excited about the future
e.g. You will end up looking forward to the Christmas break.

Exercise

Go over the following exercise with your tutors. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. him / ended / losing / I / up / .
    2. going / they / up / back / ended / .
    3. will / you / paying / money / end / more / up / .
    4. himself / he / end / hurting / up / will / .
    5. products / up / we / end / his / will / buying / .
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. I end up working for him.
    2. I ended up staying here.
    3. She ended up lost her job. 
    4. You will end sitting with him.
    5. They will ended up moving
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. You were late to school, but forgot to bring your cellphone. What did you do? (use “ended up V-ing”)
    2. The weather was nice, but you were sick. What did you do? (use “ended up V-ing”)
    3. Your friends wanted to hang out but you wanted to stay in. What did you do? (use “ended up V-ing”)
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph.
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today.
    2. What would happen if animals could talk? What are some of the questions you would like to ask animals?
    3. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television, newspapers, magazines, and other media pay too much attention to the personal lives of famous people such as public figures and celebrities. Use specific reasons and details to explain your opinion.

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

1-37. I’m used to it

Beginner Grammar, Grammar

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • I am used to her nagging.
  • I’m used to your new face.
  • I am used to working on Saturdays.
  • I am not used to my new truck.
  • I am not used to following a leader.
  • He is not used to his new office.
  • She is not used to wearing jeans.
  • Are you used to your new address?
  • Are you used to hanging out with a large group?
  • Is she used to the new environment?
  • I am used to this pattern.
  • I am used to cold weather.
  • I am used to this system.
  • I am used to waking up early.
  • I am used to eating noodles.

Notes

Here are some grammar tips. 

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
lamp (n) a device that produces light
e.g. I’m not used to turning on the lamp in this room.
sleep over (idiom) stay somewhere for the night (informal)
e.g. You should get used to sleeping over because your apartment is so far from school. 
take something apart (idiom) purposely break into pieces
e.g. He should get used to taking the bike apart by now. 
think back (idiom) remember (often + to, sometimes + on)
e.g. I’m not used to thinking back on my youth. 
try something on (idiom) sample clothing
e.g. Are you used to trying jeans on? 
work out (idiom) be successful
e.g. I’m not used to my car not working out. 
reach out (idiom) to extend your arm in order to touch or take something with your hand
e.g. She wasn’t used to reaching out to ask for help. 
try something out (idiom) test
e.g. I am used to trying out new soccer techniques. 
run out (idiom) have none left
e.g.  Are you used to running out of time? 
run into (idiom) meet unexpectedly
e.g. I can’t get used to running into my friends at the mall. 

Exercise

Go over the following exercise with your tutors. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. this / system / to / I / used / am / .
    2. every / working / to / are / they / used / day / .
    3. coffee / is / drinking / used / to / every / she / morning / . 
    4. are / they / not / an / class / used / English / to / .
    5. Korea / to / are / used / in / living / they / ?
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. I am used to wake up early.
    2. I am not used to taking care babies.
    3. He is used not to talking to children.
    4. Are you used your new phone?
    5. Is she used to ate Japanese food?
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. Are you used to working late? (use “be used to V”)
    2. Are you used to waking up early? (use “be used to V”)
    3. Are you used to speaking in English? (use “be used to V”)
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph.
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today.
    2. What if all the streets were rivers? What would be different?
    3. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should sometimes do things that they do not enjoy doing. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

1-36. I had trouble finding this place

Beginner Grammar, Grammar

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • I had trouble finding my car key.
  • I had trouble understanding this formula.
  • He had trouble moving his arms.
  • I am having trouble driving this Ferrari.
  • I am having trouble reading this map.
  • She is having trouble leading us.
  • We are having trouble fixing his BMW.
  • Did you have trouble finding this apartment?
  • Did she have trouble learning Korean?
  • Are you having trouble moving this sofa?
  • I had trouble sleeping.
  • I had trouble writing his sentence.
  • I had trouble learning Spanish.
  • I had trouble eating Indian food.
  • I had trouble communicating with him.

Notes

Here are some grammar tips. 

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
communicate (v) to give information about (something) to someone by speaking, writing, moving your hands, etc.
e.g. I’m having trouble communicating to you. 
breathe (v) to move air into and out of your lungs : to inhale and exhale
e.g. I had trouble breathing last night. 
invest (v) to use money to earn more money : to use your money to purchase stock in a company, to buy property, etc., in order to make future profit
e.g. Are you having trouble investing into your home? 
translate (v) to change words from one language into another language
e.g. She was having trouble trying to translate her French homework.
succeed (v) to do what you are trying to do : to achieve the correct or desired result
e.g. You can succeed where others failed.
turn on (idiom) start the energy, switch on
e.g. It’s too dark in here, I had trouble trying to find the light to turn on.
pick something out (idiom) choose
e.g. I had three sweaters picked out but I’m having trouble deciding on which one to wear.
put up with (idiom) tolerate
e.g. I’m having trouble putting up with my children when they are being loud. 
set somebody up (idiom) trick, trap
e.g. The police set up the car thief by using a hidden camera.
show off (idiom) act extra special for people watching (usually boastfully)
e.g. He always has trouble when trying to show off on his skateboard.

Exercise

Go over the following exercise with your tutors. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1.  sentence / have / this / trouble / I / writing / .
    2. I / with / trouble / had / him / communicating / .  
    3. my / phone / trouble / using / a / smart / grandfather / had / .
    4. translating / trouble / is / she / this / sentence / having / .
    5. this / have / did / trouble / you / finding / building / ?
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. I had trouble sleep
    2. She had trouble found a job.
    3. They had troubles working with James.
    4. Do you had trouble fixing my laptop?
    5. Are you having trouble turn on this computer?
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. Your computer doesn’t seem to work. What do you say? (use “have trouble V-ing”)
    2. Your neighbor is not listening to you. What do you say? (use “have trouble V-ing”)
    3. You can’t find your friends. What do you say? (use “have trouble V-ing”)
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph.
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today.
    2. “When people succeed, it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with success.” Do you agree or disagree with the quotation above? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position.
    3. What would happen if everyone lived in space? What type of houses would they live in? What type of clothing would they wear? What type of food would they eat? How would they travel?

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

1-35. I’m thinking of learning English

Beginner Grammar, Grammar

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • I am thinking of moving to Sweden.
  • I am thinking of losing weight.
  • She is thinking of buying an Audi.
  • They are thinking of firing Leah.
  • I was thinking of trying something new.
  • He was thinking of becoming a doctor.
  • They were thinking of taking this class.
  • Are you thinking of buying this sunscreen?
  • Are you thinking of renting a car?
  • Is she thinking of quitting her job?
  • I am thinking of changing my hairstyle.
  • I am thinking of selling my website.
  • I am thinking of visiting Sweden.
  • I am thinking of wearing a dress for the party.
  • I am thinking of studying in Canada.

Notes

Here are some grammar tips. 

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
shorts (n) short pants that reach down to the knees
e.g. I was thinking about wearing shorts tomorrow. 
fall apart (idiom) break into pieces
e.g. I think my new dress is going to fall apart in the washing machine.
fill something out (v) to write information in blanks, as on a form
e.g. Do you think this form must be filled out in capital letters?
get away (v) go on a vacation
e.g. We worked so hard this year that I think we have to get away for a week.
get something back (v) receive something you had before
e.g. I think she should get her notes back from my roommate.
get over something (v) overcome a problem
e.g. Do you think the company will have to close if it can’t get over the new regulations?
hang in (v) stay positive (informal)
e.g. Hang in there. I think you’ll find a job very soon.
hold onto (v) hold firmly using your hands or arms
e.g. I think you should hold onto your hat because it’s very windy outside.
look out (v) be careful, vigilant, and take notice
e.g. Look out! That car’s going to hit you!
pass out (v) distribute something to a group of people
e.g. I was thinking of passing out flyers for the bake sale. 

Exercise

Go over the following exercise with your tutors. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. my / hairstyle / thinking / am / of / I / changing / .
    2. I / in / thinking / Canada / am / of / studying / .
    3. model / was / she / becoming / thinking / a / of / .
    4. us / are / of / thinking / you / leaving / ?
    5. wearing / is / she / of / shorts / thinking / ?
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. I am thinking of visiting Sweden.
    2. We are thinking for studying together.
    3. They are thinking of staying more two days.
    4. They are thinking of come back.
    5. Are you thinking living in Greece?
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. What are you thinking of this afternoon? (use “be thinking of V-ing”)
    2. What are you thinking of doing this weekend? (use “be thinking of V-ing”)
    3. Where are you thinking of traveling to this year? (use “be thinking of V-ing”)
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph.
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today.
    2. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents are the best teachers. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
    3. Schools should ask students to evaluate their teachers. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

1-34. I don’t feel like talking to you

Beginner Grammar, Grammar

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • I feel like eating chicken.
  • I feel like crying.
  • She feels like giving up everything.
  • I felt like drinking soda last night.
  • I don’t feel like studying today.
  • I don’t feel like talking to you.
  • I didn’t feel like socializing last night.
  • Do you feel like eating something?
  • Do you feel like going to Paris?
  • Did you feel like going shopping?
  • I feel like watching a movie.
  • I feel like taking a nap.
  • I feel like watching movies with you tonight.
  • We feel like singing this song.
  • We feel like trying this game.

Notes

Here are some grammar tips. 

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
leather (n) animal skin that is chemically treated to preserve it and that is used in making clothes, shoes, furniture, etc
e.g. I feel like wearing my leather jacket today. 
throw up (idiom) to have the food, liquid, etc., that is in your stomach come out through your mouth : vomit
e.g. I feel like I might throw up because of that bad food. 
eat out (idiom) to dine at a restaurant rather than at home.
e.g. Do you feel like eating out tonight? 
make friends (idiom) to become someone’s friend
e.g. I feel like making friends. 
socialize (v) to talk to and do things with other people in a friendly way
e.g. I don’t feel like socializing tonight. 
look up (idiom) to search for (something) in a reference book, on the Internet, etc.
e.g. I felt like looking up the rules on the computer. 
politics (n) activities that relate to influencing the actions and policies of a government or getting and keeping power in a government
e.g. He is an important figure in American politics.
bring something up (idiom) start talking about a subject
e.g. My mother walks out of the room when my father brings up sports.
game (n) a physical or mental activity or contest that has rules and that people do for pleasure
e.g. Do you feel like playing a game? 
dress up (idiom) wear nice clothing
e.g. It’s a fancy restaurant so we have to dress up.

Exercise

Go over the following exercise with your tutors. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. like / you / I / feel / tonight / drinking / with / .
    2. laughing / like / feel / I / don’t / .
    3. today / going / I / don’t / work / like / feel / to / .
    4. do / you / doing / like / special / feel / something / ?
    5. you / like / up / feel / throwing / do / ?
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. I feel like take a nap
    2. We feel like the game trying.
    3. She felt like left Seoul.
    4. I feel like not seeing her.
    5. Do you feel like walk?
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. What do you feel like doing today? (use “feel like V-ing”)
    2. What do you feel like eating when you go to a restaurant? (use “feel like V-ing”)
    3. You don’t want to talk about politics. What do you say? (use “feel like V-ing”)
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph.
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today.
    2. What would happen if there were no television? Why would this be good? bad?
    3. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People behave differently when they wear different clothes. Do you agree that different clothes influence the way people behave? Use specific examples to support your answer.

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

1-21. She tends to talk behind others’ backs

Beginner Grammar, Grammar

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • I tend to wake up late.
  • I tend to talk slowly.
  • You tend to cry too much.
  • This company tends to hire only men.
  • My parents tend to be too strict.
  • I tend not to focus.
  • You tend not to work hard.
  • We tend not to drink enough water.
  • I tend not to be careful.
  • Their design tends not to be unique.
  • I tend to eat too fast.
  • I tend to work too hard.
  • You tend to lie too much.
  • You tend to smile too much.
  • He tends to sleep too long.

Notes

Here are some grammar tips. 

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
sensitive (adj) easily upset by the things that people think or say about you
e.g. I tend to be sensitive when people yell at me. 
strict (adj) used to describe a command, rule, etc., that must be obeyed
e.g. The teacher tends to be strict with her students. 
focus (v) to cause (something, such as attention) to be directed at something specific
e.g. We have a tendency to focus on the positive. 
unique (adj) used to say that something or someone is unlike anything or anyone else
e.g. She had a tendency to find unique clothes in the store. 
selfish (adj) having or showing concern only for yourself and not for the needs or feelings of other people
e.g. He tends to be selfish with his food. 
vegetable (n) a plant or plant part that is eaten as food
e.g. I tend to eat more vegetables than fruit. 
apologize (v)  to express regret for doing or saying something wrong : to give or make an apology
e.g. I have a tendency to apologize for everything. 
honest (adj) good and truthful : not lying, stealing, or cheating
e.g. She tends to be honest and tells the truth. 
late (v) doing something after the usual time or after others usually do
e.g. He tends to be late to class a lot. 
smile (n) an expression on your face that makes the corners of your mouth turn up and that shows happiness, pleasure, affection, etc.
e.g. I smile when I am happy. 

Exercise

Go over the following exercise with your tutors. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. tend / fast / I / too / to / eat / .
    2. too / you / smile / tend / much / to / .
    3. I / eat / not / vegetables / tend / to / .
    4. understand / tends / he / to / not / women / .
    5. my / apologize / tends / to / girlfriend / not / first / . 
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. I tend working too hard.
    2. He tend to sleep too long.
    3. I tend being lazy.
    4. She doesn’t to help her parents.
    5. I tend to be not honest
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. Describe your personality. (use “tend to V”)
    2. Describe your habits. (use “tend to V”)
    3. Describe common characteristics of people from your country.  (use “tend to V”)
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph.
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today.
    2. A foreign visitor has only one day to spend in your country. Where should this visitor go on that day? Why?
    3. If you could go back to some time and place in the past, when and where would you go? Why?

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.