ENGLISH FOR GARMENT TECHNOLOGY - Lesson 3 - Conversation in Office

English for Garment TechnologyDr Nguyen Tuan Anh

Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education

Faculty of Garment Technology and Fashion

January 2015

Unit 3

Conversations in Apparel Industry

Tips for communications

Discuss - about a problemTalk - about a topic

Present - a topic

Explain - a reason for someoneExpress - a thing

SPEAKING

What are they ?

A: These are tape-measures, aren’t they?B: Yes, they are.

A: Are these scarves?

B: No, they are not They are pressing cloths.A: Is this a piece of tailor’s chalks?

B: Yes, it is.

A: Thank you very much.B: You are welcome.

Tape measureRuler

RingThimblePin cushionNeedle

Tracing wheel

Select a costume for a birthday party

A: What are you doing?

B: I’m pressing my mandarin collar dress I want to wear it to Tom’s birthday party?A: Good idea!

B: Do you think this necklace is a good match for my dress?

A: No, I don’t think so I think my

necklace and your dress are a perfect match.B: Yes, you’re right Can I borrow yours?A: Sure Here you are.

B: Thank you.

A: It’s my pleasure.

A: Could you say to me your strength and weakness?

B: I have several knowledge about garment design, pattern making, garment construction and so on I can use some professional soft-wares such as Corel Draw, Accumark and Lectra My English and soft skills are general quite good For my weakness, I do not have a lot of practical experiences in garment companies.

A: How do you know and choose our company?

Job interview (2)

A: It’s nice You can begin your job on the first day of next week Do you have any question?

B: What is the strategy of our company in next years?

A: We are planning to build two more factories in Vietnam and Cambodia, therefore we are recruiting more staffs and operators.

B: I see I hope I have a chance to take part in this strategy.

A: Sure I look forward to seeing you next week See you later.

B: Goodbye

B: I found your information from internet and my

instructor’s introduction I think that your company has a good policy for staffs and a professional working

Make a phone call

A: Good morning, Lyntex garment company, Jack speaking !

B: Ah, yes Could I speak to Mr Kate, please?A: May I know who is calling?

B: It’s Tommy from Huber company in GermanyA: Please hold for a moment I will transfer to Mr Kate

B: Sure Thank you.

C: Hello, Kate’s speaking Can I help you?

B: Hello, I am Tommy from Huber company I am calling you to solve the tech-pack (informative sheet) of our product Something is wrong here.

C: Of course When can we meet each other?B: It is very urgent Tomorrow, is it ok ?

C: It’s ok What time is good for you tomorrow?B: It’s 8:00 AM OK?

C: No problem See you then.B: See you.

B: We want to place an order of plastic buttons What is the price?

A: I can quote you a price of 5,000 VND per dozen How many buttons do you need?

B: About 12 ones per shirt Thus we need 60,000 ones for 5,000 pieces.A: Would you consider making us a more favorable offer?

B: Factual price is 4,900 VND per dozen But I will give you a 4% discount for the first working time together This is a bargain !

A: Thanks I will be grateful you so much if it’s a 5% discount with a longer working term?

B: Let’s me think Alright I will send you the contract tomorrow.

A: Oh Very good You are so kind Thank you for your help See you B: Have a nice day.

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