It is because compared with other major languages, such as English, French, German, and Japanese, Chinese may not appear dependent so much upon function words. This phenomenon However does not mean that function words have fewer roles to play in Chinese; it may just indicate that function words have instead a more flexible but invisible role to play in Chinese not only through their presence but also through their absence or, often, through their indispensable but implied presence. flakes of snow several in the sky float chill comes with spring and there sits alone the old Pavilion scattered are only a few Jade-colored plum trees in the East Wind shivering With their elegant flowers yet to bloom And their delicate fragrance far off blown The Apprenticeship ‘learning and skills teacher’ relates to an occupation that, according to the institution for apprenticeships and Technical education: ‘is found in all parts of the further education and skills sector, usually in settings where students are aged 16 and above’.