VIP Class Notes (Li)[S]

Vocabulary

my current job/what I’m doing now/at the moment 

my new company/future company

outer/physical appearance – your looks

light complexion – your skin tone is light

ex. Many Chinese girls want to have a lighter complexion.

state-owned – owned by the government

utility – gas/electricity/water

ex. utility bill

clock-in/out – to go to the office at exactly the right time

ex. I don’t need to clock-in at 9’oclock every morning.

gas/petrol station- same

interviewer – the person conducting the interview

interviewee – the person getting interviewed

stereotype – common beliefs that people have of a different culture

ex. All Chinese people are good at ping-pong is a stereotype.

ex. A common stereotype about British people is that they have a nice London accent.

some tips for small talk: 

-don’t just reply and finish with “I’m good. Thanks!”

– ask them “How was your weekend?” “Did you hear about this…?”

-start a conversation by talking about something you did recently

-shouldn’t be about work

so I want to quickly improve my speaking English

So I want to quickly improve my oral English/my speaking skills 

so I become more and more often use

so I will use it more and more often/I will get more practice  

But the work is similar to my existing job.

But the work is similar to my current job.

I think there’s some linkage between skincare and makeup

I think there’s some link between skincare and makeup

I quit to a Korean company.

I left for a Korean company.