Everyday English (Elementary)

Topic: Prepare and Cook Food

Lesson Notes January 7, 2025 (Elementary)

Words & Phrases

• Can you see me well? I’m going to turn on a light.

• The doctor gave me an inhaler for my cough.

• I have a congested (nose / throat / chest).

• My husband lost the family’s house keys. I searched everywhere, but I couldn’t find them.

• We found the keys in the cushions.

• I told him “Don’t put our keys in your pocket”.

• My friend gained 8 kilograms over the holidays.

• I want to lose 2 kilograms this year.

Pronunciation

• Congested ( kənˈdʒɛs.tɪd ) con-GEST-ed

Appropriate Language

• “New Year’s” can mean December 31 and January 1, or generally the time around these days (NOT New Year’s Days)

• “New Year’s Eve” is the evening of December 31

• “New Year’s Day” is the day of January 1