VIP Class Notes (Li)

Vocabulary

simplify – make more simple

ex. You can simplify the speech.

participant – a person who takes part in a meeting/event

ex. I am one of the participants in this meeting.

technical vocabulary – specialised words/phrases of any field

rehearse – to practice for a performance, presentation

ex. Once I get off work, I’ll rehearse for this play.

corridor – zou lang

polite – you li mao de

elevator – dian ti

awkward – gan ga

ex. Most employees feel awkward when waiting for the elevator with the president.

regret – hou hui

ex. He regrets not taking the chance to move abroad.

anxious – worried

ex. The lockdown made me anxious.

Grammar

leave a good impression

more than half a year 

more than six months 

fall asleep 

tall<>short

Now is not yet

I’m still preparing for the meeting. 

L: Good morning/good evening, I’m Laura from Legal Section. During this project I would like to have a brief introduction on personal information and data protection.

L: Good morning/good evening, I’m Laura from Legal Section. During this project I would like briefly introduce the law and regulations on personal information and data protection.

I would respond faster 

For us, we have a lot more words.

We have a lot more words in our presentations.

He might just keep the conversation simple.

He left a good impression.

It’s a must.

It’s a requirement.

I have already gotten used to speaking to this person

Pronunciation

president – pre-zi-dent