F2F Class Notes (Raph)

Vocabulary

Obligation (n): 1- something that you must do.
E.g.: I don’t have time to do his work for him – I have too many obligations as it is.
E.g.: She has the obligation to tell the police what she knows.

Hire (v): 1-  to give someone a job.
E.g.: I was hired by the first company I applied to.
E.g.: We need to hire a new marketing consultant.

In case of sth: 1- if something happens, or in preparation for when something happens:
E.g.: In case of rain, the party will be moved to an indoor area.
E.g.: The camping area has ready access to water, in case of fire.

(Just) in case: 1- because of a possibility of something happening, being needed, etc.:
E.g.: I don’t think I’ll need any money but I’ll bring some just in case.
E.g.: Bring a map (just) in case you get lost and your phone dies.
E.g.: I was planning to work with my coworker at her new company, but I decided to look for another job, just in case she was not successful.

Customer (n): 1- a person who buys goods or a service.
E.g.: Mrs Wilson is one of our regular customers.
E.g.: Would you mind waiting? I’m dealing with another customer right now.
E.g.: The company has many customers in many countries.

Opportunity (n): 1- situation that makes it possible to do something that you want to do or have to do. 2- 机会
E.g.: This new job is a great opportunity for me to learn new skills.
E.g.: Everyone will have an opportunity to comment.
E.g.: I was never given the opportunity of going to college.

Main (adj): 1-  larger, more important, or having more influence than others of the same type:
E.g.: The main thing is not to worry.
E.g.: One of the main reasons I came to England was to study the language.
E.g.: Our main goal is to improve the company’s profits.
E.g.: The main problem is that we don’t have enough money.

Grammar

I also find a new job. – I also found a new job

I with my coworker didn’t sign the contract. – Me and my coworker didn’t sign / haven’t signed the contract.

My coworker didn’t know she succeed. – My coworker wasn’t sure whether / if she would be able to do it. 

I want to know if I find a job, I can do what or what company need to me. – In case I would have to find a job, I wanted to know what I can do and what company would want to hire me. 

I want to know if I didn’t do with my coworker I can find what job. – I wanted to know what kind of job I would be able to find, in case it didn’t work with my coworker. 

Pronunciation

Legal: /ˈliː.ɡəl/

Obligation: /ˌɑː.bləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Sign: /saɪn/

Sure: /ʃʊr/

Profit: /ˈprɑː.fɪt/

Main: /meɪn/

Producer: /prəˈduː.sɚ/

Wool: /wʊl/