VIP Class Notes (Jesse)

Grammar

we were founded in 1976

one of the main reasons

Vocabulary

subbrands – subsidiary 

for example – to give you an example of this / for instance 

because – in order / due to the fact that / as / since
because of – due to 

use which more to clarify what you mean
eg. our company has a strong background in this industry which sets us up perfectly to be able to provide you with the highest possible service.

how we’re / what makes us / one of the ways in which we’re different from other companies

i went to a cafe which I drank coffee at = i went to a cafe at which i drank coffee

choose / pick / select / opt to go with us
eg. I opt to drink water instead of tea

whilst the upfront payment is higher, the ongoing costs are minimal

upfront = initial
ongoing = continued / continuing
higher = increased
minimal = low

want to know – interested in – keen on knowing – have interest in / have an interest in 

they will solve it up for you – solve it for you / fix it up / sort it out / work it out 

in our own cash – using our own cash / from / using our own funds / money / means

due to the political instability, our… / with the political situation being unstable, our …

weather the storm of political instability that is present in the current climate

for my role – within / in terms of the main focus / when it comes to

probably – it is likely that / it is probable that 

quality is one of the strengths in us – of the Berkeley group / that we possess / that we have 

they can get to me – 2 meanings (annoy / be able to reach)

they can get me / understand me