Master Professional English at the Workplace: Insights from an Interior Designer's Career

🏢Ashley works as an interior designer for a well-respected architecture firm called Studio PCH. They have worked on famous projects, such as the popular Nobu restaurant in Los Angeles.

🌎Ashley has traveled to different parts of the world, designing Nobu restaurants in Warsaw, Poland, and Sydney, Australia.

🏨She has worked on the design of the Nobu hotel in Warsaw, Poland, and the Ryokan hotel in Los Angeles.

🌊The Nobu hotel in Warsaw blended contemporary architecture with the historical fabric of the city, creating a unique juxtaposition.

💼Ashley emphasizes the importance of coordination and communication in her work, especially when working on projects locally.

What does 'take off' mean?

—'Take off' has multiple meanings: to remove (clothes), to leave, or to become successful or popular.

What is the meaning of 'prior to'?

—'Prior to' means before or in advance of something.

What does 'jump into' mean?

—'Jump into' means to start or engage in something quickly.

What is the meaning of 'blend with the fabric'?

—'Blend with the fabric' means to integrate or harmonize with the existing identity or environment.

How do Americans pronounce 'advertisement'?

—Americans pronounce 'advertisement' as 'ad-ver-tahyz-ments'.

01:02Ashley works as an interior designer for Studio PCH, a well-respected architecture firm known for their work on famous projects like the Nobu restaurant in Los Angeles.

02:14She has traveled to different parts of the world, designing Nobu restaurants in Warsaw, Poland, and Sydney, Australia.

03:36The design of the Nobu hotel in Warsaw blended contemporary architecture with the historical fabric of the city, creating a unique juxtaposition.

05:00Coordination and communication are essential in Ashley's work, especially when working on projects locally.

06:11'Take off' has multiple meanings: to remove (clothes), to leave, or to become successful or popular.

06:57'Prior to' means before or in advance of something.

07:27'Jump into' means to start or engage in something quickly.

09:09'Blend with the fabric' means to integrate or harmonize with the existing identity or environment.