SSP Seoul, Unit 2, Class Notes

 

How’s it going? = How are you? 

 

Hey, Haotao.  How’s it going?

>>I’m good. 

Hey, German.  How’s it going?

>>Fine, thank you.

Hey, Nawaf.  How’s it going?

>>I’m fine.

 

What’s wrong? = Why are you sad?  Why are you angry?

I’m kind of sad today. 

I’m kind of angry at you. 

 

Why don’t you…. = you should do this

 

Why don’t you go to bed early? = you should go to bed early

 

Ryota: I’m kind of hungry

Nate: Well, why don’t you get a snack now?

 

Sounds good! = good idea

 

Haotao: I’m tired

Nate: Why don’t you take a nap?

 

Haotao: I’m hungry

Nate: Why don’t you get something to eat?

 

 

 

 

Present Continuous vs. Simple Present

 

Everyday, I come to ELS.  I teach my classes. 

Right now, I am teaching a class.  I am sitting in a chair.  I am typing on a computer.

 

Do you eat breakfast?  Do you study?

Are you eating breakfast?

 

Are you sleeping?  Are you listening to me?  Are you eating breakfast?  Are you playing a game?  Are you coming? 

 

Is your father living with you here?  Is your brother studying right now?  Is your sister working?  Is your friend coming today?

 

I am studying. 

You are studying.

He/She/It is studying

We are studying

They are studying

 

What are you doing?

>>I am teaching a class.