VIP Class Notes (Jesse) [W]

Pronunciation

python – pie then

apply – appl eye

Vocabulary

learning curve
eg. it has a steep learning curve

story – levels / floors of a house
eg. I live in a 2 story apartment / my apartment is 2 storeys / stories

when – at a time
while – happening at the same time
meanwhile – another thing happening not directly connected

Grammar

i have not so many words I don’t have so many words 

Writing exercise

For a new employee in my team, I need to give her a guidance which will make her have a smooth beginning in our company.

First, I will give her a short introduction to company’s department, especially departments which have a close cooperation with our department. Meanwhile, I will also take her to meet the key users who have communication with us frequently.

Secondly, it is necessary for her that a systematically introduction for project management methodology applying in our company. I will show her a flow chat for project management tools, methods, input and output which make her work more easier.

Last but most important, I will show her the logic behind every system, such as basic business logic, business flow, database structure and special guidance for specific system and so on.

All above is step by step guidance for a newcomer for our team.

For a new employee in my team, I need to give her a guidance which will make her have a smooth beginning in our company.

First / The first thing I do is / The first step is that, I will give her a short introduction to the / my company’s departments, especially other departments which have a close cooperation with ours. During this process / At the same time / Whilst we’re doing the introductions, I will also take her to meet the key users who have close communication with us frequently / on a regular basis / regularly / often / more frequently.

Secondly / As well as this / On top of this / Furthermore / In addition to this, it is necessary for her that a systematic introduction for project management methodology as applies to our company. As part of this / In order to do this I will show / This includes me showing her a flow chart for project management tools, methods, input and output which make her work easier / which are important to ensure that her work can be made easier / which can be used to make her work easier. 

Last but most importantly / last but not least / finally / to wrap up, I will show her the logic behind every system, such as / which includes basic business logic, business flow, database structure and / as well as special guidance for specific systems and so on.

The above is a step by step guide for a newcomer for our team which is important to ensure a smooth beginning for all employees in this department.

“Tell them what you’re gona tell them, then tell them, then tell them what you told them.”

I try to teach English that applies to your life / You should teach as you feel is best.

after that / following that / ….. follows / afterwards < > beforehand