Everyday English (Elementary)

Topic: Free Conversation

Lesson Notes February 13, 2023 (Elementary)

• I had to clean and tidy up two rooms for my family, and I had to set up beds for them.

• I bought a new pc and my son will set it up for me.

• I’m going to (attend / go to) a convert for children. (= as an audience member)

• I’m going to (participate in / play in) a concert for children. (= as a performer)

• How long does the express bus take?

• Is the Odakyu OX now closed for renovations?

• There were two strange people. One with a large pink pillow. The other wore a skullcap like a monk. They were speaking in a loud angry voice to a girl.

• There was a raccoon at my daughter’s house.

• A neighbour put a note in her (postbox / mailbox) that a raccoon was sleeping on their porch.

• My husband (frightened / scared) the raccoon by making a loud noise.

• My flight is early. It’s at 8:05 in the morning

• Will

Short Dialogues

A: Did you close the wine stand?
B: No, I didn’t, the owner closed.
C: By the way, where is your wine stand?
B: It’s near Hachioji station.

A: Did you rent a car?
B: No, we did not reserve a rental car.

Vocabulary

• Set up; make arrangement for something

• Flyer; an advertisement for a sale, concert, event etc

• 8:05; eight oh five / five after eight

• Rent; (verb) pay for the use of something

• Rental (adj)

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