Everyday English (Elementary)

Topic: Weekends

Lesson Notes January 28, 2025 (Elementary)

Words & Phrases

• My new glasses are giving me a headache.

• I was trying to read a train sign but couldn’t, so I kept squinting and leaning forward to see it.

• My glasses are for (reading / driving).

• My glasses have bifocals.

• I don’t wear my glasses when I dance. I can see my dance partners around me, but I can’t see the audience.

• How was your weekend? Did you do something?

• My hair has been tangled, so I got a straight perm and a treatment.

• Now I have lustrous hair.

• This shop in the Keio Department Store is closing.

• I’m going to be working at a facial salon. I will be doing facials.

Pronunciation

• Astigmatism (noun) ( əˈstɪɡ.məˌtɪz.əm ) a-STIG-ma-tism

Appropriate Language

• “Go” is used for activities or events; usually when leaving a place

• Do you want to go swimming?

• They go hiking every weekend.

• “Play” is used for sports, games for entertainment or competition

• I like to play tennis.

• Can you play poker?

• Let’s play a game!

• “Do” is used for activities, tasks, or actions; especially when the activity doesn’t fit with “go” or “play”

• I have to do my homework tonight.

• She likes to do yoga in the morning.

• What are we doing this weekend?

Weekends

Section 2

• Cook (breakfast / lunch / dinner / supper / brunch)

• Eat up

• Stay at home (stay in) / stay in the living room

• Play mahjong (NOT do mahjong)

• Play golf