Online Class Notes (Joe)

Write a dialogue between you and a new client. You are meeting for the first time. You should make a little small talk before you start talking about business.

We practiced introductions, small talk, and starting a presentation.

Hey guys. Thank you for your coming. Now, I will begin the presentation. (informal)

May I have your attention everyone? Thank you for coming. I will begin with the presentation in just a moment. (formal)

Vocabulary

plug in / plug out (v)- put the plug in your phone
She plugged in the phone.

secure (adj) – protect from people
The police keep the city secure

safe (adj) – protect from things / events
I wear a mask to stay safe

plans got derailed (expression) – plans were interrupted / stopped
My plans got derailed by the weather

Grammar

use ‘was/were + verb 4’ for actions that take more time
She was listening to music.

use ‘verb 2’ for actions that take less time
She turned off the phone

Pronunciation

quarantine ˈkwɒrəntiːn