Lingoda Group Class Notes 51

Topic: Discussing music, memory and emotionRelated skill: Communication
Date: 23 November 2024 Teacher:Ava

What I've learned

Idioms

You sound like a broken record! - Meaning: Someone who repeats the same thing over and over again. - Example: You’ve told me a thousand times already! You sound like a broken record

Vocabularies & Phrases

V&P	Definiation	Note
playlist	A list of songs, albums, and artists that a radio station broadcasts	I created a playlist for my best friend. It has all of her favourite songs on it.
nursing home	A residence for old or sick people	My grandmother lives in a nursing home. I try to visit once a week.
demantia	A serious illness of the mind	Sadly, my grandfather doesn't remember me because he has dementia.
reactivate	A system or organization, they make it work again after a period in which it has not been working.	Music is said to reactivate some parts of the brain.
get stuck in one's head (a song)		I've had a song stuck in my head for over two weeks now!
memorable	Something that is memorable is worth remembering or likely to be remembered, because it is special or very enjoyable.	I won't forget this band. They're memorable!
dreamy	If you describe something as dreamy, you mean that you like it and that it seems gentle and soft, like something in a dream.	What a dreamy song. It's so relaxing to listen to.
aggressive	An aggressive person or animal has a quality of anger and determination that makes them ready to attack other people.	I find some types of rock music very aggressive.
pumped up	to make someone feel more confident or excited	I like to listen to music that gets me pumped up before a workout.
calm	peaceful, quiet, and without worry	I like to listen to calm music after work.
nostalgic	Nostalgic things cause you to think affectionately about the past	This song makes me feel nostalgic. It makes me remember so many things from my childhood.
uplifting	making someone feel better	After a long day of work, I just want to listen to something uplifting.
upbeat	If people or their opinions are upbeat, they are cheerful and hopeful about a situation.	This song makes me feel excited. It's very upbeat and fast.
bubbly	Someone who is bubbly is very lively and cheerful and talks a lot.	This is such a bubbly song! It makes me feel happy and positive.
hit	If a CD, film, or play is a hit, it is very popular and successful.	So many people love this song, that's why it's a hit!
catchy	If you describe a tune, name, or advertisement as catchy, you mean that it is attractive and easy to remember.	This song is so catchy. I've only listened to it once, but I can't stop humming the melody.

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