Online Class Notes (Jesse) [S]

Vocabulary

it’s too hard – I can’t do it
It’s very hard – it’s hard but I can do it

what are the hours? – what time do you start and what time do you finish work?

yes – yep / yup / yeah / that’s right / exactly

outlet / power point / power socket – cha zuo
eg. sorry, is there a power point I can use?

expect / except 
expect – I think it will happen / should happen
except – but / not including sth
eg. I have coffee except I don’t add milk
eg2. I have many students except Nell

I like this / I often do this – I’m the kind of person who …
eg. I’m the kind of person who likes to help people and fix problems

Pronunciation

maintain – mayynn tayyynn – don’t say “man tan”

i think get along well with the colleague is very important and learn the skills from work is very important. I think first day is very important because I will know this company’s culture and I think I have a long time no work, so the first day is very important for me so I will start to get familiar with the job

i think getting along well with the colleagues is very important / crucial / almost necessary and learning the skills from work is also very important. I think the first day is very important because / as / since I will know / learn about / get to know this company’s culture and I think I haven’t worked for a long time, so the first day is very important for me because I will start to get familiar with the job