Everyday English (Elementary)

Topic: Talking about your neighbourhood

Lesson Notes August 6, 2024 (Elementary)

Words & Phrases

• Maybe I’ve heard of that place, its name rings a bell. (Informal phrase: sounds vaguely familiar)

• I transferred at Shiite for Hatchonawate station.

• The Nambu line (branches / splits) at Shiitte station.

• What can you play on the (piano / guitar / violin / cello / oboe etc)

• I can play a little of it for you. (NOT listen / hear)

• I worked a hard shift at work. We opened maybe fifty bottles of wine.

• People parade a shrine through the streets.

• People were springing up all day long. (Phrase; to suddenly appear)

• We had a dress rehearsal for our upcoming event. (Noun; a rehearsal before a live show, often practicing everything like in a real performance)

• This summer when I am not working, I am practicing hula.

• This summer when I’m not practicing hula, I am working.

Pronunciation

• Parad ( pəˈreɪd ) pa-RADE

Neighbourhood

• I lived in a dormitory when I went to school in Hachioji. (A residence at a university or college)

Section 2

Often the word “you” will sound shortened to “ya” when spoken in English

Homework

Try to complete section 3 without using your dictionary. In the lesson sheet the stressed syllable is symbolized with a square.

A - five syllables (middle syllable is stressed)

B - three syllables (first syllable is stressed)

C - two syllables (first syllable is stressed)

D - two syllables (last syllable is stressed)