VIP Class Notes (Tony)

http://www.learnersdictionary.com/definition/catastrophic

Vocabulary

finish my accomplishments tasks for the day

it’s not worthful worth it

overcome a challenge

hands on – involved in the project

eg: He’s a real hands on boss, he is always there for every step of the project, and even assists some of the workers when they need it.

hands off – doesn’t give specific instructions, just general instructions.

eg: That personal trainer is very hands off, he just gives you a plan, and lets you go for it.

barrier – like a wall, or something that stops things from getting by.

eg: We have to be patient with different cultures, not to mention the language barrier. Which can cause a lot of miscommunication.

eg: We have a lot of paperwork to fill out, that is like a barrier stopping us from getting the permit.

Why do we not have the permit yet?

We have too much paperwork to fill out

eg: The banks could not overcome the barriers to set up branches abroad.

literal – from the original meaning of the word

eg: OMG I’m so hot, I am dying!

What?! Call a doctor, she is dying.

No, no, not literally dying. I’m just very uncomfortable.

eg: Do you mean literally? Like literally sick?

No, I mean sick of salad. I don’t wanna eat salad anymore.

catastrophic (ADJ) – a very terrible disaster

eg: The city was suffering from a catastrophe (N.)

eg: The meeting was catastrophic.

Grammar

i was heard from her