Everyday English (Elementary)

Elementary English

Dec 24

Written By Kristopher Matheson

Topic: Prepare and Cook Food

Lesson Notes December 24, 2024 (Elementary)

Words & Phrases

How many glasses of wine did you drink?

How much wine did you drink?

I haven’t recovered from my cough yet, but I am better than before.
I heard on the news that there isn’t much cold and influenza medicine in the drug stores.

There is a shortage of medicine.

I went to the police station to renew my driver’s license.
I have a medical check-up next month.
His work finished in Nagano, so he is moving back to Kawasaki.
Most people prefer to eat the dark meat of a turkey at Christmas.

Appropriate Language

‘Check-up’ is the usual term for a scheduled medical examination
Poultry has white meat and dark meat

White meat; found in the breast and wings. Generally leaner, with less fat; tends to be dry when cooked for a long time
Dark meat; found in the thighs and drumsticks. Generally more fat, richer in flavour and moister

Prepare and Cook Food

Let the daikon drain any excess water.
Slice into thin strips. (NOT stripes)

Kristopher Matheson

Hello, I'm Kristopher, a Canadian teaching English & photographer in Japan. I am primarily interested in urban environments and the people found there, as well as abstractionism in architecture and landscapes.

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