VIP Class Notes (Fred)

EnglishPod 271

Vocabulary

prior to the pandemic

articulate v./adj.

set priorities  (prioritize A over B)

(*)syntax

la neige

comms specialist/PR manager

aspect 方面

participant 参与者

participate in = take part in

people person / cat person / dog person

easy-going, approachable

aloof, unapproachable = 高冷

first and foremost

confidential 保密的

a great sense of confidentiality

badmouth v.

sugarcoat v.

subordinates = direct reports

straightforward

peers / peer pressure

Grammar

the HQ (headquarters)

sometime, sometimes

Could you name me a celebrity who is easy to work with?

I do this for both professional and personal reasons. Professionally, we need to communicate with the headquarters frequently, so I really want to improve my English proficiency/skills. As for the personal reason, prior to the pandemic, I travelled a lot. I’m actually a well-travelled person.