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Lesson Notes April 4, 2023 (TUESDAY ZOOM)

• Salisbury steak (NOT hamburg steak); made from a blend of ground beef and other ingredients and usually served with gravy or brown sauce

NOTE: When we discuss medical information we may use different vocabulary depending the context of the conversation and the level of familiarity with the person you are talking to

• Close friend or family member who is aware of your medical history and condition, we are more likely to use medical words

• In most casual conversations, people may use more common and less technical terms to describe medical procedures

• How many times have you had …?

• Have you ever had …?

• (the flu / a cold / a blood test / an endoscopy / a check-up / etc)

• Every year the city government sends a letter to get your blood tested and sometimes to get your stomach checked.

• You sounded fashionable when you were younger.

• Stiletto heel; a type of high-heel with a thin, pointed heel often 10 centimetres or higher

• There are many different types of shoes

• Athletic shoes, boots, sandals, flats, high hells, loafers, oxfords, pumps, sneakers etc

• Pedestrian (bridge / crossing / road)

• Nationality words; typically you do not need to use the article “a” for the majority of nationalities or ethnicities

• Is she Japanese? (NOT a Japanese)

• My friend is Spanish. (NOT a Spanish)

• He is Canadian and his wife is American.

• In some cases, it may be appropriate to use the article "a" before a nationality word to provide clarity or emphasis