Lingoda Group Class Notes 32

Topic: Taking up a hobby Relatedskill: Communication
Date: 03 Aug 2024 Teacher: John(Canada)

What I've learned

Idioms

the best thing since sliced bread - Meaning: used to show one’s enthusiasm about a person, thing, or idea - Example: My new hobby is the best thing since sliced bread!

Vocabularies & Phrases

V&P	Definiation	Note
to take something up	开始对…感兴趣；开始从事	I recently started taking up running.
to take to something	开始养成（某种习惯）：指开始养成某种习惯或经常性的行为	He took to gymnastics(体操) quickly.
a flow state	心流状态：一种心理状态，指个体在进行某项活动时全神贯注、投入其中，感受到时间流逝快、自我意识消失的状态	Listening to music helps me get into a flow state while I'm working.
a trial run	试验	I'm giving this English class a trial run. If I like it, I'll continue.
to step outside your comfort zone	走出舒适圈	Sometimes its good to step outside your comfort zone and gain new experiences.
to boost your confidence	增强自信	Going to dance class has really helped boost my confidence.
to enrol in a course	注册课程	I enroled in a painting course last weekend.
to relieve stress	消愁解闷	I like to play sports to relieve stress.
martial arts	武术
knitting	n. 针织；编织；针织品；编织物
unwind	v. 放松；解开；轻松	Do any of these hobbies help you unwind?
workout	n. 锻炼，训练；试验	Perhaps you think if you stop to stretch you will have to reduce the time spent on the rest of your workout.
carpentry	n. 木工；木器；木工工艺；木匠活

Review

4/5

Same teacher possibility: 50%

This is the first time I've seen so many Chinese students. All three students today are Chinese. Maybe we were all attracted by the teacher's introduction, mentioning that he used to teach English in China. The teacher, John, is indeed a professional teacher. He's very skilled at managing the class, but he's not the kind of teacher who always gives detailed feedback immediately.