Everyday English (Elementary)
Topic: Weekends
Lesson Notes April 1, 2025 (Elementary)
Words & Phrases
It’s cold today, isn’t it?
It’s like we went back to winter.
I had to pull out my fleece top because it’s so cold.
My allergy is a little better because there is less pollen.
My husband hit his head and it was bleeding.
The doctor stapled my husband’s head. (The doctor used a stapler to close the wound)
The doctor stitched my husband’s head. (The doctor used stitches to close the wound)
Spring time is a good time to visit zoos.
I like zoos where the animals are free range. They can move around a lot.
The zoo at Ueno has small enclosures.
Grammar
It’s common to use “have” (or “had” in the past tense) when talking about receiving or arranging for a service like cleaning, repair, or treatment.
“I had my hair cut yesterday.”
This means you went to a hairdresser and they cut your hair. You didn’t do it yourself, so “had” shows that you received the service.
“She is having her car repaired today.”
This means she took her car to a mechanic, and they are fixing it. “Having” is used to show that she arranged for someone else to do the repair.
“We had the house cleaned last week.”
This means you hired someone to clean the house, and they did the cleaning for you. “Had” shows that you received the service of cleaning.
The suffix “-phile” means “a person who loves or is interested in” something.
Audiophile; a person who loves audio equipment or high-quality sound
Technophile; a person who loves technology
Japanophile; a person who loves Japanese culture, language or everything related to Japan
Bibliophile; a person who loves books
Oenophile; a person who loves wine
Appropriate Language
Using a medical stapler to close a wound
“The doctor stapled my the wound on my arm.” (Verb)
“The doctor used staples to close the injury on my chest.” (Noun)
Using medical stitches and needles to close a wound
“The nurse stitched the deep cut on my arm.” (Verb)
“I had to get 12 stitches to close this cut.” (Noun)
“Food trucks” are mobile vehicles that sell food, not “kitchen cars”
“The park has many food trucks.”
“Food trucks are popular at some festivals in the city.”
Weekends
Section 7
I usually go to a hula lesson on Thursdays.
On weekends, I go driving with my family.
I always clean my house and cook. (NOT I’m always cleaning and cooking)
I usually watch TV in my living room.
I often watch in my bedroom.
I always watch movies in my TV room.
Homework
Storytelling Activity 01
