Vocabulary
Redesign
Schematic
Supplier
Inrush Current
Temperature Test
Slide Template
Redesign
Definition
To make a new plan or change the way something looks or works.
Example Sentence
We will redesign the control board.
Example Sentence
My job is to redesign the plan.
Schematic
Definition
A simple drawing that shows how parts connect or work together.
Example Sentence
The schematic shows how the circuits connect.
Example Sentence
We use a schematic to build the board.
Supplier
Definition
A company or person that gives you parts or things you need for your work.
Example Sentence
The supplier will send the parts.
Example Sentence
Ask the supplier for more details.
Inrush Current
Definition
A strong flow of electricity that happens when a machine is turned on.
Example Sentence
Inrush current happens when power starts.
Example Sentence
Testing the inrush current is important.
Temperature Test
Definition
A check to see how hot something gets.
Example Sentence
A temperature test shows how hot the board gets.
Example Sentence
Please check the temperature test results.
Slide Template
Definition
A basic format or guide to help make slides for a presentation.
Example Sentence
The manager sent me the slide template.
Example Sentence
The engineer prepared three slides using the template.
Vocabulary Practice
The Conversation
Manager: Good morning. How are you?
Engineer: Good morning. I’m good. How are you?
Manager: I’m good. What work are you doing this week?
Engineer: I’m redesigning the power supply for the control board.
Manager: How is it going?
Engineer: I finished 80% of the plan. The converter part and protection are done.
Manager: Is there anything stopping you?
Engineer: Yes, two things. I need transformer details from the supplier. I also need to know the highest current.
Manager: I understand. What do you need from me?
Engineer: Can you tell me the highest current for Channel 2? Can you also ask the supplier to reply faster?
Manager: Yes. The highest current for Channel 2 is 3.5 amps for 10 milliseconds. I will contact the supplier today.
Engineer: Thank you. That helps me.
Manager: Did you do any tests last week?
Engineer: Yes. The temperature test was good. The hottest temperature was 72°C, which is safe.
Manager: That’s good. Any problems with quality?
Engineer: I’m a little worried about inrush current (a strong surge at start). I will add parts to lower it.
Manager: Good idea. What will you do in the next two days?
Engineer: I will finish the plan, look at it with the team, and start drawing the board after I get the transformer details.
Manager: When will you finish the drawing?
Engineer: If I get the details today, I can start tomorrow and finish the first version by Wednesday.
Manager: Are there meetings you want to join?
Engineer: I want to join the Canada team’s design meeting on Tuesday.
Manager: I will invite you. Anything else?
Engineer: Can I have access to the shared part library?
Manager: Yes, I will ask for access after our call.
Engineer: Thank you. I appreciate it.
Manager: Quick English question. Are you comfortable giving the update next week?
Engineer: I am practicing. A short template would help. Can you send me your slide format?
Manager: Yes. I will send it today.
Engineer: Great. I will prepare three slides: project status, risks, and next steps.
Manager: That’s perfect. Let’s review: I will confirm the supplier’s details, send the slide template, and invite you to the meeting. You will finish your plan and start drawing the board.
Engineer: Yes. I will send you a status email today.
Manager: Thanks. Talk to you soon.
Engineer: Thank you. Have a good day.
Engineer: Good morning. I’m good. How are you?
Manager: I’m good. What work are you doing this week?
Engineer: I’m redesigning the power supply for the control board.
Manager: How is it going?
Engineer: I finished 80% of the plan. The converter part and protection are done.
Manager: Is there anything stopping you?
Engineer: Yes, two things. I need transformer details from the supplier. I also need to know the highest current.
Manager: I understand. What do you need from me?
Engineer: Can you tell me the highest current for Channel 2? Can you also ask the supplier to reply faster?
Manager: Yes. The highest current for Channel 2 is 3.5 amps for 10 milliseconds. I will contact the supplier today.
Engineer: Thank you. That helps me.
Manager: Did you do any tests last week?
Engineer: Yes. The temperature test was good. The hottest temperature was 72°C, which is safe.
Manager: That’s good. Any problems with quality?
Engineer: I’m a little worried about inrush current (a strong surge at start). I will add parts to lower it.
Manager: Good idea. What will you do in the next two days?
Engineer: I will finish the plan, look at it with the team, and start drawing the board after I get the transformer details.
Manager: When will you finish the drawing?
Engineer: If I get the details today, I can start tomorrow and finish the first version by Wednesday.
Manager: Are there meetings you want to join?
Engineer: I want to join the Canada team’s design meeting on Tuesday.
Manager: I will invite you. Anything else?
Engineer: Can I have access to the shared part library?
Manager: Yes, I will ask for access after our call.
Engineer: Thank you. I appreciate it.
Manager: Quick English question. Are you comfortable giving the update next week?
Engineer: I am practicing. A short template would help. Can you send me your slide format?
Manager: Yes. I will send it today.
Engineer: Great. I will prepare three slides: project status, risks, and next steps.
Manager: That’s perfect. Let’s review: I will confirm the supplier’s details, send the slide template, and invite you to the meeting. You will finish your plan and start drawing the board.
Engineer: Yes. I will send you a status email today.
Manager: Thanks. Talk to you soon.
Engineer: Thank you. Have a good day.
Discussion Questions
What project is the engineer working on?
What are the two problems the engineer has this week?
What information does the engineer need from the manager?
How does the manager help the engineer with the supplier?
What does the engineer say about the temperature test?
Why is inrush current a concern in the project?
What will the engineer do in the next two days?
How does the manager support the engineer with the presentation?
What are the two problems the engineer has this week?
What information does the engineer need from the manager?
How does the manager help the engineer with the supplier?
What does the engineer say about the temperature test?
Why is inrush current a concern in the project?
What will the engineer do in the next two days?
How does the manager support the engineer with the presentation?
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