Attendees: Na'vi (used to be Chiron), Liwen, Carrie, George, Kooper, Toshi, Timothy, Sherry Liao, Claire, Ully, Beef, Julian, Eason, Ken, Angel Lu, Brian Huang (newcomer), Sue (newcomer) Voc: 武俠小說 chivalry novel, maritial arts novel, kung fu novel 俠士 paladin 男子漢 macho man 鍍金的 Gold plated 貼金 to cover...

The correct usage for "what if" what if...? a) used to ask what you should do or what the result will be if something happens, especially something unpleasant: What if this plan of yours fails, what then? 'What if it rains tomorrow?' 'We'll just have to postpone it.' b) used to make a suggestion: W...

About Session 2 Q4and Q5..... Recently I read books which presented the philosophy of life of an very very old American female illustrator. The books and the spirit inside them are really amazing. The following is the link about the books. http://www.suncolor.com.tw/event/tasha_tudor/index.htm I kn...

Let's watch and discuss the 3rd episode this week. 1. In the company of 陪伴 Ex: While Gabrielle indulged in the company of her gardener. 2. despise loose ends 注重細節 ex: For a woman who despised loose ends, that was unacceptable. 3. Flip (a)【口】無禮的, 魯莽的; 油腔滑調的 ex: I'm not being flip, I'm just pointing ...

In Japanese, a new trend is rising, that is, to take 2 jobs at the same time. Reasons behind it is simple: money, all for money. The original one job for entire life model doesn’t suit Japanese needs anymore, for they look down at Japanese economical future; further, they need a part-time job to pay...

Months ago, I had too much time to review my past. I was think what if..., then.... And then, I happened to have a chance to be Wed. host, so I want us to review our own past as well.We don't have any article to prepare. Bring up with a imaginative mind is enough. [Session one-happened] 1.What if yo...

Hi all,this is my transcript,hope you may help me to complete all blanks and correct any wrong translation. Thanks. This be scientific American 60 seconds science, I’m the ___ pirate, Steve.I’ll be taken a minute of your time. Uh…Today is September 19 is international talked like a pirate day.No, s...

Songbird sings to entice mates, and the timing of their songs is often regulated by sunlight. But that time is getting thrown off by streetlamps. That’s according to a research published by general current biology. Scientists max plan institute for xxx and Germany, studying five common far-breeding...

Songbird sings to entice mates, and the timing of their songs is often regulate by sunlight. But that time is getting thrown off by streetlamps. That’s according to a research published by general current biology. Scientists max plan instituted for xxx and Germany, studying five common far-breeding ...

Atendees: Chiron(Host), Julian, Kooper[Speaker], Claire, Christine, Sophie, Ken, Eason[Speaker], Ully, Sherry[Speaker], Toshi, George Words: 摸魚 fool around, goof off 壓縮機 compressor http://en.wiki2buy.com/images/0/07/Compressor.jpg 修養(a.) cultured, graceful, cultivated (n.) accomplishment 邋遢 sloppy 咆...

Guys: You almost use up all words and phrases, so I don't have too many choices. [Good Words] 1. in search of I've seen that Gabrielle was a drowning woman, desperately in search of a life raft. 2. nerd (n) a person who is boring, stupid and not fashionable nerdy (a) 3. vocal (a) telling people your...

Question: What does "Just so you know" mean here? DR GOLDFINE: I'm sure Freud would not approve of this. BREE: Oh, who cares what he thinks? I took psychology in college, we learned all about Freud. A miserable human being. DR GOLDFINE: What makes you say that? BREE: Well, think about it. He grew u...

Dear ISG members, I'd like to spend a little more time on the words and expressions used in episode 2 (or episode 1 if you'd like to). I reckon we've missed many good words and expressions that deserve more of our attention and we'll miss further more if we keep on discussing this series at current...

Dears:
We are going to learn the art of "don't take it personally."