F2F Class Notes 26th September (Jesse) [3]

Next class, NEW TOPIC.

in the recent years / in the last few years / over the last 2-3 years some / a couple of / several / there have been numerous / a small group of internet corporations have sprung up which caused / resulted in / drove / was the catalyst for the downfall of the real economy. The (ever) evolving environment and changes have given / was a blow to the traditional economy / the economy of past times / the economy in recent years. Unfortunately / It was unfortunate that, a toxic relationship developed / appeared between the traditional corporations and internet companies which had repercussions for the development of both. There was overlap in the market which resulted in an amazingly / superbly competitive environment both online and offline. For instance / An example of this can be seen in that / When it comes to shopping, it’s common place for / completely normal for / standard practice for people to buy stuff while they are barefoot rather than / instead of to go shopping outside / in place of going shopping outside.

Our department /team will / is going to / has plans to organise / intends on organising a debate at some stage (over the) next month, and we met up to talk about / got together to discuss / gathered to go through / had a meeting to go over the details of the debate this afternoon but I thought no one / doubted whether anyone / I had my doubts about whether anyone / would be interested / would show interest / would be keen / whether anyone’s interest would be aroused…. In actuality / in actual fact, everyone was interested / all members of the team showed interest / 100% of the invitees were happy to participate in it and the organiser handed out some directions to us. As /due to the fact that the debate will be put on in the meeting room, we plan / intend / are going to to do up / redecorate the room. However, it proves difficult for all of the members to meet up at the same point at work to participate in the debate held by the company.

Pronunciation
would
economy
corporation
changes / same
shopping outside