VIP Class Notes (Li)[S/W]

Prepositions Intro

Read another article and try to summarise it.

Vocabulary

newcomer – sbd new to a place, company

gossip – to enjoy talking about other people and their lives

ex. She always keeps me up to date with the latest gossip.

ex. I’ve got some juicy gossip for you.

new hires – people who are new to a company

negotiation – to discuss something with others/sbd and reach to an agreement with them

to bring an issue to light – to get people to become aware of a problem

ex. She brought this issue to light at the meeting early this week because it concerned many departments.

overseas – with S

on the following Monday – Next Monday

Grammar

talking show 

talk show 

Prepositions

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But, it’s not benefit our department.

But, it’s not beneficial to our department.

After 1 year or 2 year, they maybe left.

After 1 or 2 years, they will probably leave/quit. 

After the six to 7 months, the newcomer will earn back the money.

After the six to 7 months, the newcomer will earn revenue for the company. 

I heard from US and UK they will confirm.

I heard from the UK and the UK that they will confirm.

Someone join in the January and we training them business. In the February, we still have some new joiner. So I bring the issue because it’s crazy for the training.

When someone joins in the January and we train them on business. In the February, we will have some newcomers so I brought this issue to light because it’s crazy for the trainers. 

They didn’t realise that they will face this strange situation. 

Pronunciation

graduate –  gra-joo-ayte

negotiation – nuh-go-she-ay-tion

Due to the intense relationship between US and China, Bytedance one US brand Tik Tok may be banned by US President Trump with private data concern. After Trump discussed with  CEO  of Microsoft who changed his mind. So last week 2 companies met together to discuss an opening of business.Tiktok is one of Bytedance oversea brand which business provide the social media platform to let users upload their short videos.

Revised: 

Due to the intense relationship between the US and China, Bytedance, parent-company of Tik Tok, may be banned by US President, Trump with concerns over private data. After Trump discussed with the CEO of Microsoft, he changed his mind. So last week 2 companies met together/held a meeting to discuss the business opening. Tiktok is one of Bytedance’s overseas brand which is a social media platform that lets users upload their short videos.

https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2008/200805-tiktok.html