Lingoda Group Class Notes 66
Topic: Reviewing a cultural event
Related skill: Communication
Date: 03 March 2025
Teacher: Benjamin
What I've learned
Idioms
to steal the show
- Meaning: to be the best
- Example: All of the performances were great, but the last singer really stole the show.
Vocabularies & Phrases
| V&P | Definiation | Note |
|---|---|---|
| concert | a performance of music by one or more musicians or singers: | I went to a charity concert last weekend. |
| hats off to | said to praise and thank someone for doing something helpful | Hats off to the event organisers for putting on such a great show. |
| it never disappoints | / | I go to that restaurant twice a week, and it never disappoints. |
| hiccup | a problem that delays or interrupts something for a while, but does not usually cause serious difficulties | It was a good performance, but there were a few hiccups. For example, the main actor forgot her lines at one stage. |
| uninspiring | not making you feel excited or interested | What an uninspiring performance. It wasn't worth the money! |
| line-up | a group of people that has been brought together to form a team or take part in an event | The line-up for the cultural event was impressive, featuring several well-known artists. |
| venue | the place where a public event or meeting happens | There are a lot of nice venues in my town. |
| film festival | / | Film festivals have a lot of films that I haven't heard of. |
| comedy show | / | I've never been to a live comedy show before, but I would like to! |
| to be blown away by | to surprise or please someone very much | We were blown away by the dancing and singing. Top quality! |
| hit or miss | as likely to be bad as to be good, esp. because of not being planned or organized well | That director is a bit hit or miss. I love one or two of his films, but some of his earlier work is terrible! |
| pretentious | trying to appear or sound more important or clever than you are, especially in matters of art and literature | I'd rather watch a silly, funny movie than a serious, pretentious one. |
| There's something for everyone. | / | / |
Dialogue
A: Our friend Katherine is a comedian! I was so surprised to find out. How did I miss this?
B: You didn't know? I did, I caught her last comedy show and was blown away by the act.
A: Well, hat's off to her for getting up here, I would never be able to do that. It's so brave.
B: To be honet, the whole line-up was pretty good, but the venue wasn't the best.
A: Comedy is really hit or miss for me. Unless, I happen to really love a certain comedian, I rarely go.
B: She is performing again next month, and there are a variety of artists. There's something for everyone.
A: Would you mind if I joined you? I'd really like to go and support her.
B: Of course. You will be amazed by how funny she is. A real storyteller!
Expressions
Uses of the verb 'to get'
You'll have noticed that to get is one of the most used verbs in the English language.
- to get groceries = (buy)
- to get cold = (become) = 变冷; 感到冷
- to get a cold = (catch) = 患了感冒
- to get a present = (receive)
Confused? Maybe you don't get it...
This is a set phrase meaning to understand. It's often used for concepts or principles which are obscure or difficult to comprehend.
- I'm sorry, can you explain the way it works again? I don'tget it.
- I'm sure the artist was trying to say something important with thepainting, but I just didn't get it.
- So the way the director cuts the scenes corresponds to the mood ofthe protagonist. Do you get it? Oh yes, I get itnow.
You can also replace the pronoun it with a specific noun.
- I'm not sure she gets the joke!
- Oh, I get the concept. I just don't like thework.
Review
4.5/5
Same teacher possibility: 50%
