BUSINESS CORRESPONDING

Introduction
How are you ?
How are things ?
With regard to our phone conversation of
Close
I look forward to hearing from you
Hope to hear from you soon
Please send my love/regards to
Salutation
Best wishes/regards
Yours sincerely/truly/faithfully
(Lots of) love

PRESENTATIONS
Beginning
Id like to begin by introducing myself
Id like to start by outlining the main aims and objectives of this presentation
In the first part of my talk, Ill be looking at
Before we go on, Id just like to highlight a few things
And finally well take a look at
Please feel free to interrupt at any point
Summarizing
To summarize, by focusing on X, we can see that
The key issues to remember are
Close
Does anyone have any question ?
Whats he like ? (Anh ta l ngi nh th no ?)
Hes a friendly man
What does he look like ? (Anh ta nh th no ?)
Hes tall and thin
is that so ? (ah bon !)
how so ? comment a ?
junior school = trng cp 1
junior high school = trng cp 2
senior high school = trng cp 3
junior college = trng cao ng
watered-down (a) : xung nc nh
bookish (a) : ham c sch
upmarket, upscale (a) = hng sang
instantly (adv) (tout de suite)
near by (adv) ( co6t)
whitewash : nc vi (qut tng)
balloon (ballon)
merry-go-round (mange)
slide = cu tut
swing = xch u
magic wand = a thn
would-be champion : nh v ch tng lai
swimming suit = bi
good-for-nothing material : vt liu v dng
round-table conference : hi ngh bn trn
rally = mt ting
newsstand (kiosque)
elevator (ascenseur)
landlord = ch nh
mistress (maitresse) = tnh nhn
truce (trve) = ngng bn, nh chin
fist (coup de poing)
safe (coffre) = t st, kt st

tweezers (pince piler) = nhp

a pinch of salt (une pince de sel) = nhm mui
thatch (chaume) = r
swamp (marais) = m ly
ready-made clothes : qun o may sn
dormitory = k tc x; nh tp th
to be frozen to the bone : lnh thu xng
it struck me as familiar : n quen quen
to feel like {something / doing something} (avoir envie de)
to complete with (bao gm)
to tidy : dn dp
to wind up : ln dy (ng h, n)
to pull out : nh ra (rng, )
to get sick (tomber malade)
bathtub (baignoire)
washbasin (lavabo)
backpack (sac dos)
to drown (se noyer)
to be lacking in = thiu
to be allergic to = d ng vi
to be/go on a diet (n king)
to bring up (duquer)
to cope with difficulties (ng u vi kh khn)
to call for (faire venir)
to fall ill = to be taken ill (b m)
to go bust = ph sn, v n
to pour (verser)
to break out (clarer) = bng n, n ra (war, attempt)
to move out (dmnager)
to run away (b chy)
to subsidize /sbsidaiz/ (bao cp; tr cp)
to wrap (emballer)
philanthropist = ngi lm t thin
millionaire = nh triu ph
billionaire = nh t ph
mortgage = tin th chp
opening = l khnh thnh
discount (remise) = s gim gi
sales (soldes)
wholesale = bn s
retail = bn l
tissue (mouchoir en papier)
handwriting = ch vit tay
cookie (biscuit)
disabled (handicap) = ngi tn tt
cockroach (cafard)
fire extinguisher /ikstigwi/
vocational guidance (hng nghip)
so much the better (tant mieux)
so much the worse (tant pis)
unexpected (a) (bt ng)
brain-drain (chy mu cht xm)
palate = khu v
to fast = nhn n
to die of starvation (mourir de faim)
to cough (tousser) = ho
to sneeze (ternuer) = ht hi
to nauseate (avoir des nausses) = bun nn
to dizziness (avoir des vertiges) = chng mt
ditch (foss) = ho, rnh, mng
archipelago /a:kipeligou/ = qun o
peninsula /pninsjul/ = bn o

island /ailnd/ = o
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to

bleach, to whiten (blancher)

tan, to brown (brunir)
widen, to broaden (largir)
grow up (grandir)
gain weight (grossir)
yellow (jaunir)
lose weight (maigrir)
grow pale (plir)
blush, to grow red (rougir)
slow down (ralentir)

to
to
to
to

punch (m)
kick ()
clap ones hands (v tay)
tap ones feet (nhp chn)

cotton (coton)
linen (lin)
nylon (nylon)
polyester (polyester)
silk (soie)
suede (daim)
wool (laine)
denim (jean)
weather :
chilly
clear
windy
foggy
gloomy (oi bc)
muggy
stormy
humid
freezing
These adjectives are often used to describe peoples characters
adventurous
Creative
hard-working
outgoing
sensitive
aggressive
demanding
honest
passive
serious
agreeable
determined
independent
quiet
shy
ambitious
efficient
intelligent
reliable
sincere
aware
flexible
introvert
responsible
stubborn
boring
friendly
lazy
selfish
sympathetic
competent
fun
lively
self-motivated
talkative
confident
funny
meticulous
self-reliant
tolerant
conscientious
gentle
organized
sensible
warm
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The flight left Moscow in fine weather, but conditions in Germany werent so good; it had
been snowing and the temperature had fallen to below zero. The plane landed at Munich
airport to take on more fuel, but the pilot had been having some problems with the
engines, and there was a delay while some checks were made. After he had completed
the refuelling, he radioed the control tower to say he was ready for take-off.
The pilot made two unsuccessful attempts to take off, but couldnt get enough power
from the engines. As he was trying to take off for the third time, the disaster happened.
The plane was increasing speed and had almost reached the end of the runway when it
seemed suddenly to lose power. Out of control, it crashed into some buildings, and then
burst into flames.
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- Brazil nuts : a daily helping of Brazil nuts provides a rich source of selenium. Low levels
of this mineral reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, and thyroid problems. The
mineral is also contained in meat, especially kidneys, as well as oily fish, bread and rice.
- Fruit and vegetables : studies that have linked the low intake of vitamins C, E, and beta
carotene in Scotland with its particularly high rate of heart disease provide important
evidence that fruit and vegetables should be eaten every day. They are full of antioxidants. An intake of five to seven helpings a day is recommended.
- Green vegetables : broccoli, sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, turnips, and kale all have
anti-cancer properties. Sprouts contain so much sinigrin, a natural anti-cancer chemical,
that according to a food scientist at the institute of Food Research in Norwich, even an
occasional meal could destroy cancer cells in the colon. According to a recent study
reported in the British Medical Journal, the most effective vegetable to counteract
cataracts and other vision impairments is spinach.
- Berries : cranberries, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries are rich in anti-oxidants
and vitamin C. Strawberries contain more vitamin C by weight than oranges. Like
cherries, they contain ellagic acid, said to block an enzyme used by cancer cells.
Describing trends
current, present, recent, general
long-term, short-term
upwards, downwards
growing, rising, increasing, noticeable
overall, underlying
Increasing numbers
rise
jump
increase
shoot up
climb
rocket
go up
No or little change
remain stable
level off
stay the same / steady
rise and fall
Degree of change
dramatic
severe
strong
significant
noticeable
slight
gentle
asparagus : mng ty
cucumber : da leo
pumpkin : b ng
chili : t
onion : hnh
garlic : ti
celery : cn ty
parsley : ng
ham (jambon), bacon
yogurt (yaourt)
applet art (tarte aux pommes)
custard apple : mng cu ta
cashew : iu, o ln ht
jackfruit : mt
tamarind : me
avocado : b
starfruit : kh

trend, change, move(ment)

Decreasing numbers
slow down
drop
fall
crash
decrease
collapse
plummet
decline
Movement up and down
fluctuate

Speed of change
very
extremely

dramatically
quickly
slowly
gradually
steadily

paper-clip : kp giy
stapler : ci bm giy
hole punch : ci bm l cho giy
resort /ri:z:t/ = ni ngh dng
railway station (gare)
bus station (gare routire)
bus stop (arrt dautobus)
subway (mtro)
subway station (station des mtro)
international flight (vol international)
domestic flight (vol intrieur)
life vest (gilet de sauvetage)
oxygen mask (masque oxygne)
carry-on luggage (bagage main)
aisle /ail/ (couloir lintrieur de lavion)
flight connection (correspondance)
non-stop flight (vol sans escale)
stopover flight (escale)
expressway = freeway = motorway (autoroute)
toll (page)
high way (route nationale)
secondary road (route dpartementale)
rest stop (aire de repos)
breakdown service (service de dpannage)
traffic circle (rond-point)
beltway (priphrique)
passerby (passant) = ngi qua ng
tip (pourboire)
beverage = ung, nc gii kht
main course (plat principal)
check (addition, sil vous plait)
newspaper (journal)
daily newspaper (quotidien)
weekly newspaper (hebdomadaire)
magazine (la revue)
illustrated magazine (le magazine)
We decide on everything together
We never argue about anything
We agree on everything
At the end <> at the beginning
At the end of the month, at the end of January, at the end of the film,
At the end of the concert, there was great applause
In the end = finally <> at first
At first we didnt like each other very much, but in the end we became good friends
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We met a lot of people during our holiday
We met a lot of people while we were on holiday
It rained for three days (not "during three days")
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Are thos people English ? I think so/I expect so/I suppose so;
NEG = I dont think so/I dont expect so/I dont suppose so
I hope so/Im afraid so/I guess so
NEG = I hope not/Im afraid not/I guess not
BANK
pay (cash or credit card)
deposit/withdrawal

overdraft limit : gii hn s tin rt qu s tin gi