Online Class Notes (Joe)

In today’s class you asked me to help you understand a variety of technical terms. I explaind that most people outside the field of IT are not very familiar with these terms, but promised to do my best to help you understand them. Then, we talked a little about why it is difficult for you to understand your colleagues when they speak quickly. Finally, we looked at some of your grammar mistakes.

In order for me to help you understand the technical terminology that you are struggling with, I will need some time to prepare. Please send me the first 10 words or phrases that you do not understand. Make sure to include the sentences in which these words appeared as context.

Vocabulary

live (verb) – to make your home in a place
I live in Shanghai

stay (verb) – to remain in a place
My parents come to stay with me in Shanghai

process (noun) – a series of actions performend with the purpose of achieving something
The process of getting a visa is difficult

progress (noun) – the way that something is going
I want to follow the progress of the meeting

Grammar

I feel challenge for me
It is challenging for me
It is a challenge for me

after I off work I came home
after I got off work I came home

my boss stand next to me and I can’t follow the meeting’s process
my boss stands next to me and I can’t follow the meeting’s progress

We discuss about many problems
We discuss many problems
We talk about many problems

for + time / time ago

I have transferred to this team for only 2 or 3 weeks
This means that the duration of the transfer is only for 2 or 3 weeks. It will end after 2 or 3 weeks.

I transferred to this team only 2 or 3 weeks ago
This means that the transfer happened 2 or 3 weeks in the past

Here are some similar examples
I came to Namibia for 3 months
I came to Namibia 3 months ago
Can you identify the difference? Do you think I will stay in Namibia for longer than 3 months?

Pronunciation

project (verb) –  the emphasis is placed on the second part (proJECT)

project (noun) – the emphasis is placed on the first part (PROject)

I’m able to
When we say this phrase quickly, we combine some of the sounds.
What we finally hear is ‘Imaybiltə’