Everyday English (Elementary)

Topic: Weekends

Lesson Notes January 21, 2025 (Elementary)

Words & Phrases

• I’m taking time off from working at the pharmacy.

• The allergy forecast this season will have more pollen than usual.

• Did you know about the Odakyu line’s trouble last Thursday?

• On Sunday at Shinyurigaoka, someone fell off the platform.

• I needed to use this gift certificate before January 31st. (NOT until)

• We need to get used to train accidents when living in Tokyo.

Appropriate Language

• “Take time off” means you are temporarily not working; can be used for a vacation, a break, medical reasons etc

• “To get use to” means to be accustomed, or familiar with someone

Weekends

Section 1

• 2 On Saturdays, I (cook / make) a nicer breakfast than the weekdays.

• 3 On Sundays, I have ballet or yoga (classes).

• 4 My favourite thing to do on the weekend is (going) driving to the mountains.

Homework

Weekends, Section 2; write new phrases for the verbs (1-10)