Everyday English (Elementary)

Topic: All About Me

Lesson Notes February 20, 2023 (Elementary)

• I don’t have a plan (now / yet).

• How is Sophie? (NOT your Sophie; no possessive with names)

• How is your cat? (We use possessive with nouns)

• The weather was comfortable. I felt like I could wear short-sleeves during the day.

• It looks like a botanical garden on the island. (NOT in the island; we use “on” for islands)

• Have you been to this island?

• Yes, I’ve been there. It was ten years ago. (Present perfect; to talk about past experience)

• Yes, I was there ten years ago. (Past tense)

• After this, I will go to a new hair salon. (NOT this after)

• I am going to a new salon. But it’s the same stylist as always. He always cuts my hair.

• His favourite performance was with a koto. (NOT his favourite stage)

Vocabulary

• Meats

• Tender; easy to cut or chew; not tough

• Tough; hard to cut or chew; not tender

• Firm; (about texture) holds its shape well and is less likely to break apart easily

• Examples; tofu, cheese, pasta (al dente), pudding etc

• Rain gutter; a channel on edge of roof that collects rainwater

All About Yourself

Section 2

• I think it’s “home”. I can see house keys and a house plan.

• It could be “study”. I can see a textbook and a computer, and a group talking.

• It might be “pets”. I can see a puppy and two kittens.

Other common topics

• Hobby (what they do in their free time)

• Family

• Hometown (where they are from)

• Home (type of home they live in)

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Speak English; All About You - Lesson Materials (Section 3)

• Part A; put the vocabulary into the right category (you may use a dictionary)

• Part B; choose the different word, and say “why”