takeaways 2024-04
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key phrases
the only thing I can say is that...
signposting language
introduction
I'm going to give you an overview of ...
The points I will be telling you about today are...
middle
Let's begin by looking at...
Having discussed... I'd like to move on to...
conclusion
Finally, let's summarize some of the main points.
connection words
The cost of airplane tickets rose dramatically after Covid. Meanwhile, shipping costs also rose.
Besides the iPhone, I bought a new Macbook.
my mistakes
"good way" is unclear
reasonable choice
great solution
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key words/phrases
novelty
We are developing a novelty for our product.
Bullseye
We achieved/hit the bullseye for sales this quarter.
Likewise
Every citizen has to pay the tax. Likewise, every company has to pay for it.
Accordingly
There will be a fire drill at the company on Tuesday. Accordingly, you have to be there by 9am.
Seeing that
Seeing that there are no specific rules, they did what they liked.
By all means
By all means please join the event if you have time.
Similarly
A trip to London requires a week for sightseeing. Similary, a traveller needs the same amount of time for a trip to the USA.
my mistakes
Even ants, with a reputation of very busy → Even ants, with a reputation of being very busy.
locate
The building is located on the bullseye of a city.
I locate the glass on the table.
Week16
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key words/phrases
preceive
evoke
more emotional meaning compared to remind
concerve: save something like energy as possible so that it is not wasted
preserve: save / protect something from decay / being rotten
much less
I didn't pass the exam, much less get a new job.
conversely
It's raining in Tokyo. Conversely, it's sunny in Kyoto.
earlier
As I mentioned earlier, ...
In particular
I recommended the hotel near the Central Station. In particular, the Urban Hotel would be the best.
Unlike
Unlike me, you are such a smart programmer.
Provided that
Provided that we saved money, we can afford the A/C.
my mistakes
tourism is uncountable