F2F Class Notes 29th March (Tony) [S]

Vocabulary

he hasn’t brought it up

wasn’t

I shouldn’t get my hopes up 

or i will be more disappointed

What if….

If that happens… I would/won’t

Misconception – a bad or wrong idea about sth.

eg: “They had a misconception about how the workers control the animals.”

negligence N.  negligent adj. – ignoring responsibilities

eg: “The worker was found to not be negligent of his duties.” “Negligence is s serious issue for doctors.”

in somebody’s hands – in their care

eg: “Your life is in the doctor’s hands.”

Original –

The thing was that when my boss left, he thought I should be promoted. Because I have matched the position. As I communicated with our big boss, we have a less communication with my big boss. He doesn’t familiar with me. Another reason is my English is not very great. So I have some communication problem with the headquarter. So until now he haven’t talked to me about the promotion.

Correction –

The thing was, that when my boss left he recommended me for the promotion. Because I was a good match for the position. Since there is less communication between the head boss and I, he isn’t familiar with me. Another reason could be that my English is not very great. So I have some communication problems with the headquarters. So until now he hasn’t brought up the promotion to me.

Pronunciation

innocent – Inna Sent

patience – pay shence

patients –  pay shence     “The doctor has three patients, one of them has no patience.”