Today, in computer assisted language learning class, we were taught how to utilize the internet to learn English, the listening aspect to be particular. I recall learning about different listening methods for different purposes, such as acquiring the main idea of a speech, obtaining specific information, and basically sinking in a whole speech.
I also have looked up 5 words in English that I didn't understand before, I am posting it with the definition and an example sentence for each word:
1. Epiphany: a moment of sudden great realization/revelation. Example: Henry decided to develop a new, cutting edge toilet paper after having an epiphany about public sanitation.
2. Bailiwick: a person's area of skill, knowledge, authority or work. Example: Keep your know-it-all style to your own bailiwick, Jon.
3. Abrupt: sudden or unexpected. Example: Hermione came to an abrupt halt when she bumped into something invisible.
4. Mephitic: foul-smelling. Example: Methane is one mephitic substance to smell.
5. Quidnunc: an inquisitive and gossipy person. Example: Fleur talks ill about everybody. About half of them coming from her own judgement, we can safely assume that she is a quidnunc.
I hope I am not making life too difficult for individuals required to read all these posts
Nice notes, Kevin.
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