ESLPodcast 54 - Talking to the Professor Flashcards
A polite directive to sit down
Jeff: Come in.
Julie: Hi, Dr. McQuillan, I’m Julie Taylor. I’m in your 2 o’clock class on Thursdays.
Jeff: Hi, Julie. ……. What can I do for you?
Thanks for coming in. Please, have a seat.
- Typically, from about 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday; that is, the times when non-24/7 office workers are at their desks.
- A pre-arranged time when a person whose occupation frequently takes them away from their office during working hours is available in their office to answer questions or provide assistance without the requirement for an appointment.
eff: Come in.
Julie: Hi, Dr. McQuillan, I’m Julie Taylor. I’m in your 2 o’clock class on Thursdays.
Jeff: Hi, Julie. Have a seat. What can I do for you?
Julie: I wanted to come see you during your………because I missed class last week. I had a family emergency .
To fail to attend.
Jeff: Come in.
Julie: Hi, Dr. McQuillan, I’m Julie Taylor. I’m in your 2 o’clock class on Thursdays.
Jeff: Hi, Julie. Have a seat. What can I do for you?
Julie: I wanted to come see you during your office hours because I ……. class last week. I had a family emergency .
Jeff: I’m sorry to hear that. We went over a lot of material so make sure you get the notes from another student in class.
Joe missed the meeting this morning.
семейные обстоятельства
Jeff: Come in.
Julie: Hi, Dr. McQuillan, I’m Julie Taylor. I’m in your 2 o’clock class on Thursdays.
Jeff: Hi, Julie. Have a seat. What can I do for you?
Julie: I wanted to come see you during your office hours because I missed class last week. I had a …… .
Jeff: I’m sorry to hear that. We went over a lot of material so make sure you get the notes from another student in class.
family emergency
A task given to students, such as homework or coursework.
ulie: I wanted to come see you during your office hours because I missed class last week. I had a family emergency .
Jeff: I’m sorry to hear that. We went over a lot of material so make sure you get the notes from another student in class.
Julie: Thanks, I will. Did you give any ……. ?
Mrs Smith gave out our assignments, and said we had to finish them by Monday.
A written composition of moderate length exploring a particular issue or subject.
Jeff: I’m sorry to hear that. We went over a lot of material so make sure you get the notes from another student in class.
Julie: Thanks, I will. Did you give any assignments ?
Jeff: Yes, I assigned an ….. on the topics in chapter 3 of your textbook.
Julie: Oh, I see. Are there guidelines for the …..?
n his first book since the 2008 essay collection Natural Acts: A Sidelong View of Science and Nature, David Quammen looks at the natural world from yet another angle: the search for the next human pandemic, what epidemiologists call “the next big one.”
- A plan or explanation to guide one in setting standards or determining a course of action
- A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.
Jeff: I’m sorry to hear that. We went over a lot of material so make sure you get the notes from another student in class.
Julie: Thanks, I will. Did you give any assignments ?
Jeff: Yes, I assigned an essay on the topics in chapter 3 of your textbook.
Julie: Oh, I see. Are there ……. for the essay?
He considered the Ten Commandments more a guideline than a requirement.
A summary of topics which will be covered during an academic course, or a text or lecture.
Julie: Oh, I see. Are there guidelines for the essay?
Jeff: Yes, it should be 8-10 pages and it’s due in two weeks. Take a look at your …….. It has more details.
syllabus
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Julie: Oh, I see. Are there guidelines for the essay?
ulie: Oh, I see. Are there guidelines for the essay?
Jeff: Yes, it should be 8-10 pages and it’s due in two weeks. Take a look at your syllabus. It has more details.
Julie: I will. Thanks a lot. I’ve also been meaning to talk to you about the trouble I’m having keeping up in class. I’m having trouble understanding the lectures. Is there anything you would suggest
I have been meaning to talk
is an academic concept, particularly used in American schools. Students are offered the opportunity to undertake optional work, additional to their compulsory school work, in order to gain additional credit that would boost their grades
Julie: I will. Thanks a lot. I’ve also been meaning to talk to you about the trouble I’m having keeping up in class. I’m having trouble understanding the lectures. Is there anything you would suggest?
Jeff: Some students tape record the lectures and listen to them afterwards. That seems to help.
Julie: That’s a great idea. I’ll definitely try that. I’m wondering if you give …… in your class?
extra credit
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Jeff: Some students tape record the lectures and listen to them afterwards. That seems to help.
Julie: That’s a great idea. I’ll definitely try that. I’m wondering if you give extra credit in your class?
Jeff: No, I don’t give extra credit assignments. But if you’re worried about passing, there are still two more tests to ……..
pull up grade
