Everyday English (Elementary)

Topic: All About Yourself

Lesson Notes February 27, 2024 (Elementary)

• One of Sophie’s teeth fell out around lunch.

• There are too many strict rules for adopting pets in Japan.

• Next to my wine stand is a dry cleaner, maybe he picked up the pillow there.

• At my wine stand you can sample the wine.

Short Dialogues

A: Do you have more female or male customers?

B: About the same, 50-50 I think.

Vocabulary

• Teeth verbs

• Fall out (verb) detach and drop out

• Pull out (verb) removed by a dentist

• Dry clean; (verb) to clean clothes or other articles without water

• Dry cleaner; (noun) the business or person who does the dry cleaning

All About Yourself

Section 3

• The different word is “house”.

• The word that doesn’t belong is “house”.

• “House” doesn’t belong.

• “Mother” is a person. (NOT human)

Extra Vocabulary

• Home: countryside, yard, neighbourhood, village, garden

• Study: major, lesson, class, examination, teacher, student, drop-out

• My brother dropped out of school.

• My brother is a drop out.

• Family: (mother / father etc) in-law, in-laws, nephew, niece, ancestors

• My in-laws are coming to visit next week.

• Free time: golf, reading, walking, go to the cinema, do hula, hobby

• Birthday: gift / present, blood-type, horoscope

• Pets: hamster, rabbit, birds

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Speak English; All About You - Lesson Materials (Section 4)

Tip

When you learn a new word, think about words that are similar or belong to the same group. This can help you remember the new word better.