F2F Class Notes 6th January (Tony)

Grammar

she is travelling with her family in Singapore.

I’m her backup

out of the office

my leader helped me to check several pieces.

could I call myself the primary technician?

Vocabulary

Seniority – means having longer work experience in a particular field or particular company.

Celeste has seniority over Tony at SmartEnglish. Because Celeste has worked there longer.

Aside from the lead technician I have the most seniority.

Striving – to try hard/ work hard for something

eg: “I’m striving to get better samples.”

Comprehensive – including everything, covering or involving much

eg: “We have a comprehensive plan on how to boost sales next year.”

The teacher will write a sentence, then you explain how or why that sentence is true.

1. I’m continuously striving to improve my product knowledge.

By visiting the factories I always gained product knowledge from the production line. By talking with the other garment technicians on the supplier’s end, I have a more comprehensive understanding of the products.  After I graduated from University I began working in garment technology. In order to produce a better sample I need more knowledge about materials, workmanship and pattern structure.

2. I am persistent about solving problems and making improvements that may not seem obvious at first.

Explain Why: