Feedback September-October Flashcards
So, what / do / living?
(= what is your job?)
So, what do you do for a living?
у меня диплом журналиста
I have a degree in journalism.
[stress]
alcoholism
feminism
sexism
On the first syllable
/ˈælkəhɒlɪzəm/
/ˈfemənɪzəm/
/ˈseksɪzəm/
[pronunciation]
cuisine
/kwɪˈziːn/
[pronunciation]
She’s autistic.
/ɔːˈtɪstɪk/
[where’s the stress?]
My colleague recommended this course to me.
/ˈkɒliːɡ/
colleague Коля
It wasn’t easy to get _ the locals. (поближе познакомиться)
It wasn’t easy to get to know the locals. (познакомиться)
What’s the difference in meaning?
Could you open the door?
Can you open the door?
+ how to ask ‘ты видишь мой экран?’
is it physically possible?
Can you open the door? =
please do this
Could you (more polite) / Can you (informal) open the door?
Can you see my screen?
Alla, you’re on mute. We _ hear you. (= мы тебя не слышим)
We can’t hear you.
Olya, _ you send me the link?
Olya, could you send me the link? (polite)
can you send me the link? (и поживее)
What _ (can? could?) you remember about Eva?
What can you remember about Eva?
[where’s the stress?]
And it was so cold! That really affects your mood.
aFFECTS
To be a successful travel blogger, you need to have knowledge _ different cultures.
To be a successful travel blogger, you need to have knowledge of different cultures.
[add or change a word]
It would be benefit if you have experience working in an international team.
It would be a benefit if you have experience working in an international team.
It would be beneficial if…
You also need some skills that are not specific _ psychology.
= only needed in this field
You also need some skills that are not specific to psychology.
Add one word
I’ve seen the information about the new Manager Development Program which you are planning to start in 3 months and would to apply as a trainer.
I’ve seen the information about the new Manager Development Program which you are planning to start in 3 months and would LIKE to apply as a trainer.
also: ..and I’m writing to apply…
[punctuation]
As an experienced sleeper I am in an excellent position to understand the needs of sleepers coming from other countries.
As an experienced sleeper, << comma!
I am in an excellent position to understand the needs of sleepers coming from other countries.
I have a thorough knowledge of change management and leading through complexity _ would allow me to support you leaders in this transformation phase of your company.
I have a thorough knowledge of change management and leading through complexity , which would allow me to support you leaders in this transformation phase of your company.
I’m writing to you with regard _ the position of psychology practitioner working with migrants and asylum seekers.
I’m writing to you with regard to the position of psychology practitioner working with migrants and asylum seekers.
[fix something]
I’m optimist.
I’m an optimist.
BrE /ˈɒptɪmɪst/
AmE /ˈɑːptɪmɪst/