F2F Class notes 17th September (Eddie)

especial – especially

most people I contact with – most of the people I interact with  / most of the people I am in contact with / most of the people I deal with

not so much people – not so many people

Today was a bad day. Because I got up at 5am and […].

Today was a bad day, because I got up at 5am and […].

Because
But
And

to compile = to gather, to put together, as about data, information, etc

to familiarize oneself with something = to become familiar with something

fine print n = detailed or technical information usually written is small letters at the bottom of an advertisement, contract, label etc, which is usually overlooked or ignored, but can contain key terms or provisions

E.g. It’s always a good idea to read the fine print, but people normally don’t bother.

in the end of this year – by the end of the year / at the end of the year

E.g.

We estimate that the transition will be complete by the end of the year. = we think

We aim to complete the transition by the end of the year. = we want

We propose to complete the transition at the end of this calendar year (Dec 31, XXXX).

calendar year: Jan 1 – Dec 31
financial year: different than calendar year

AT      midnight, 6 o’clock, noon,
ON     Monday, Christmas Day, National Day, my birthday, Thanksgiving etc
IN     March, summer, winter

envision =

envisage =

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