Expressions and Phrasal Verbs with the Words UP, DOWN, IN and OUT

LESSON: VOCABULARY
Expressions and Phrasal Verbs with the Words UP, DOWN, IN and OUT


UP
1. Direction/Movement - Example: "I climbed up the hill."
2. Increase - Example: "The prices went up last month."
3. Awake – Example: “I am usually up at 6 in the morning.”
4. Next – Examples: “After John, I am up next.” “What’s coming up after the presentation?”
Q: After you have done your work, who is up next? –

English Lesson (Vocabulary and Speaking): "Feelings"

LESSON: GENERAL ENGLISH
Topic: “Talking About Feelings”
Vocabulary and speaking.

Feelings like happy, sad, lonely, confused, and tired are not included here because they are well-known to most beginner English learners.


1. ANGRY
What makes you angry? Or: What angers you?

Patterns:

• My sister makes me angry.
• I become angry when people do not keep their appointments.
• I do not easily become angry.
• It’s personal. It’s a secret.
• Your own example: 

Past Experience: I was angry yesterday because my friend broke my cell phone.

English Lessons (Listening): "Memory" (B2 Level)

LESSON: GENERAL ENGLISH
Topic: “Memory” (B2)

- with French, Chinese, Korean and Japanese translations

Vocabulary

1. Comes in – se présenter ,  以某种方式出现, 특정 방식으로 나타나다, 特定の形で現れる(Appear or be classified in a particular way). Example: “"The shirt comes in three styles." (La chemise se présente en trois styles.) (这件衬衫有三种风格。)(이 셔츠는 세 가지 스타일로 나옵니다.)(そのシャツは三つのスタイルがあります。)

2. Hang onto – tenir fermement, 紧紧抓住, 꼭 잡다, しっかり持つ. (Hold tightly; keep something secure). Example: “Hang onto your hat in the wind.” (Tiens bien ton chapeau dans le vent.) (在风中紧紧抓住你的帽子。) (바람에 모자를 꼭 잡아.) (風の中で帽子をしっかり持って。)

3. Jot down – noter, 记下, 간단히 적다, 書き留める. (Write quickly or briefly). Example: “I need to jot down my ideas quickly.” (Je dois noter mes idées rapidement.) (我需要快速记下我的想法。) (나는 내 아이디어를 빨리 간단히 적어야 해.) (私はアイデアをすぐに書き留める必要があります。)

4. Hold onto – garder, 抓住, 붙잡다, しっかり持つ. (Keep or retain something firmly). Example: “Hold onto your dreams and don’t give up.” (Tiens à tes rêves et ne renonce pas.) (抓住你的梦想，不要放弃。) (꿈을 붙잡고 포기하지 마.) (夢をしっかり持ち、諦めないでください。)

5. Stressed out – stressé, 压力大, 스트레스를 받는, ストレスが溜まっている. (Feeling anxious or overwhelmed). Example: “She feels stressed out before exams.” (Elle se sent stressée avant les examens.) (她在考试前感到压力大。) (그녀는 시험 전에 스트레스를 받는다.) (彼女は試験の前にストレスが溜まっています。)

6. Double-edged sword – arme à double tranchant, 双刃剑, 양날의 검, 二刀流の剣. (Something that has both positive and negative effects). Example: “Social media is a double-edged sword.” (Les médias sociaux sont une arme à double tranchant.) (社交媒体是一把双刃剑。) (소셜 미디어는 양날의 검이다.) (ソーシャルメディアは二刀流の剣です。)

English Lesson (Listening and Speaking): "Writing Business Reports"

LESSON: BUSINESS ENGLISH
Topic: “Writing Business Reports” (B1)

Vocabulary
A. Key point – point clé. (Most important idea or fact.) Example: The key point is to stay focused. (Le point clé est de rester concentré.)

B. Revision proces
s – processus de révision. (Reviewing information before a test.) Example: The revision process helps me remember better. (Le processus de révision m'aide à mieux me souvenir.)

C. Reread – relire. (To read again)

D. Charts – graphiques. (Visuals that show data or information.) Example: The charts make the data easier to understand. (Les graphiques rendent les données plus faciles à comprendre.)

E. Bar graph – graphique à barres. (A chart with bars to show numbers.) Example: The bar graph shows the sales over a year. (Le graphique à barres montre les ventes sur un an.)

F. Over time – au fil du temps. (As time goes by or passes.) Example: Over time, we learn from our mistakes. (Au fil du temps, nous apprenons de nos erreurs.)

Guide Questions
1. What did the speaker say about writing reports?
2. What is one important point?
3. What is one common problem in writing reports? How can we fix this?
4. What is another challenge in writing reports?
5. How can we make our reports interesting? 

Film Review: "The Portrait"

SHORT SUMMARY (for those who prefer a quick read)
- summarized using ChatGPT
The full text is below the summary.

“The Portrait” (written and directed by Isa Ninguno) follows painter Alfonso Desvela as he seeks to create a male version of the Mona Lisa, believing it will secure his place in the art world. His quest for the perfect muse leads him to self-absorbed Filipino aristocrats, highlighting a society obsessed with fame. Ultimately, he discovers Kiko Escondido, a cigarette seller whose unassuming beauty captivates him. As Alfonso paints Kiko, the young man awakens to his own self-worth, realizing he has let life pass him by. In a poignant climax, Kiko asks for the portrait as a symbol of his transformation, but Alfonso, blinded by ambition, refuses. This film critiques the commodification of art and humanity, emphasizing how societal values distort genuine expression. Through its evocative cinematography and unseen portrait,  “The Portrait” challenges viewers to reflect on intrinsic worth and the nature of beauty in a superficial world.