VIP Class Notes (Jacob)

Homework

Write about your experience working the the Swiss visitor.


Vocabulary

Varies – not steady/changes
eg. The price varies depending what day and size you want.

Warm person – someone very nice, kind, gentle, friendly, helpful, honest
eg. He is such a warm person and nice to be around

Accent – the way people speak their language or say certain words.

Statement – official paperwork that indicates some kind of information or financial details

Walk through – going through the process of something to see how to works/operates
eg. I want a walk through of all your processes done at this location/facility.

Regulation (formal version of rules)

Casual – relaxed or informal

Formal – opposite of casual (professional)

Environment/atmosphere – the mood and feeling related to the area your at
eg. Dinner should be a fun/casual environment/atmosphere

Introverted – someone who has difficulty talking with others or being social

Extroverted – someone that can easily talk with others and be sociable

Breath taking – something so beautiful it takes away your breathe

Spicy – hot food 辣椒

Prague, Czech Republic/Czechia


Grammar

All both parents are there.

Engineering  department

Accounting department

How what do you think about China?

Conversational topics – experiences (past experiences), travel, food, home, hobbies


Hotel

The price of the hotel will vary, depending what day you want it.

The price has gone up/increased since we last spoke/I sent you that quote.

Are you okay with this new price?

Switzerland 

Zurich – Capital

Geneva – famous for its beautiful lake

Bern – other largest town


Speaking exercise

Hello, nice to meet you. How was your trip?/How are you today?/Welcome to Shanghai.

Have you been to China before? Is it your first time to come/visit China?

What do you think about China? Do you like it?

Do you travel a lot? Where do you visit often? Where is your favorite place? Do you visit France often?

Did you grow up/were you born in Geneva?

What kind of food do you like? Do you like Chinese food? Do you like spicy food? Do you sweets/dessert/cake?