F2F Class Notes 20th February (Raph)

Vocabulary

Effective (adj): 1- successful or achieving the results that you want.
E.g.: She’s a very effective teacher.

Efficient (adj): 1-  working or operating quickly and effectively in an organized way.
E.g.: Bicycles are a cheap and efficient form of transport.

Stress (n): 1- great worry caused by a difficult situation, or something that causes this condition. (Adj.: Stressful)
E.g.: Yoga is a very effective way to fight stress.

Demanding (adj): 1- needing a lot of time, attention, or energy.
E.g.: She’s a very demanding child.

Foreigner (n): 1- a person who comes from another country.
E.g.: There are many foreigners living in Shanghai.

Q: What do you do for a living?
A: I’m a project manager at a pharmaceutical company / Clinical Research Organization.

Grammar

Original – Edited

At my work I need use some oral English communicate with my client. – At my work I need to use some oral English to communicate with my clients. 

Nine years ago I’m a doctor. – Nine years ago I was a doctor.

The work of a doctor was not easy to be found. – It was not easy to find a job as a doctor. 

His position is lower than me. – His position is lower than mine. / He is in a lower position than me.

Pronunciation

Pharmaceutical: /ˌfɑːr.məˈsuː.t̬ɪ.kəl/

Client: \ˈklī-ənt\