Vocabulary of January 29, 2024 Flashcards
What do we call words like “will”, “can”, “could”, “would” and “should” in English?
Modal verbs
What is “chalet” in English?
Chalet (at ski resort)
Cabin (personal or rented. Usually basic.)
Cottage (Personal or rented. Usually big and luxurious.)
What is “se rattraper” or “rattrapage” in English?
Example: I was in Toronto all week last week so I have a lot of …………………….. to do today.
catch up
catching-up
Example: I was in Toronto all week last week so I have a lot of catching-up to do today.
How do we say this time in English? (3 possibilities):
1:05
1:05
1) One-oh-five
2) Five past one
3) Five after one
How do we say this time in English? (3 possibilities):
1:10
1:10
1) One ten
2) Ten past one
3) Ten after one
How do we say this time in English? (3 possibilities):
1:15
1:15
1) One fifteen
2) Quarter past one
3) Quarter after one
How do we say this time in English? (2 possibilities):
1:30
1) One thirty
2) Half past one
How do we say this time in English? (2 possibilities):
1:35
1:35
1) One thirty five
2) Twenty-five to two
How do we say this time in English? (2 possibilities):
1:40
1) One forty
2) Twenty to two
How do we say this time in English? (2 possibilities):
1:45
1) One forty-five
2) Quarter to two
Which sentence sounds more “natural” in spoken English?
1) I’m working tomorrow.
2) I will work tomorrow.
1) I’m working tomorrow.
Which sentence sounds more “natural” in spoken English?
1) I’m not working tomorrow.
2) I will not work tomorrow.
1) I’m not working tomorrow.
Which sentence sounds more “natural” in spoken English?
1) Are you working tomorrow?
2) Will you work tomorrow?
1) Are you working tomorrow?
Which sounds more “natural” in spoken English?
1) My flight leaves at 10 o’clock Tuesday.
2) My flight will leave at 10 o’clock Tuesday.
1) My flight leaves at 10 o’clock Tuesday.
Which sounds more “natural” in spoken English?
1) What time does your flight leave Tuesday?
2) What time will your flight leave Tuesday?
1) What time does your flight leave Tuesday?
Which sounds more “natural” in spoken English?
1) Do we have a class next week?
2) Will we have a class next week?
1) Do we have a class next week?
Practice saying that sentence fluently, 1) First as it is written. 2) A second time, using “gonna” instead of “going to”:
I’m going to meet a new client tomorrow.
1) I’m going to meet a new client tomorrow.
2) I’m gonna meet a new client tomorrow.
Practice saying that sentence fluently, 1) First as it is written. 2) A second time, using “gonna” instead of “going to”:
He’s not going to be at the meeting.
1) He’s not going to be at the meeting.
2) He’s not gonna be at the meeting.
Practice saying that sentence fluently, 1) First as it is written. 2) A second time, using “gonna” instead of “going to”:
Is he going to be there?
1) Is he going to be there?
2) Is he gonna be there?
“Gonna” or no “gonna”?
In the following two sentences, can you replace the “going to” with “gonna” in spoken English?
1) He’s going to be in Montreal at the seminar with me.
2) He’s going to Montreal with his boss.
1) He’s going to be in Montreal at the seminar with me.: YES (You can say : He’s gonna be in Montreal at the seminar with me.
2)** He’s going to** Montreal with his boss. NO (You can’t say: He’s gonna Montreal with his boss.)
