Everyday English (Elementary)

Topic: On the Calendar

Lesson Notes January 9, 2023 (Elementary)

• The park was (decorated / covered) with LED lights.

• There was a tunnel covered in LED lights.

• The tulips were illuminated with lights.

• A: I went to Meiji shrine.
  B: Me too, I also went there.
  C: Did you go together?
  A: No, I didn’t see her there.

• Why did you (choose / pick / go) that shrine for New Year’s?

• There were less people.

• My shoe caught on the curb, and I slipped and fell.

• A couple of days later, I feel I hurt my ribs.

• My friend has an accident (at / near) the end of the (year / month).

• She landed on her hand, and broke a bone.

• Her arm is in a sling.

• My dog is 15 years old, she can’t hear well.

General & Specific

When you see or are shown a photo

• A: This is my sister’s toy poodle.
  B: It’s cute! (= specific)

When talking about an unknown, unseen

• A: My friend has a dog.
  B: (Dogs / They) are cute. (= in general) (NOT it’s cute

Vocabulary

• Fortune (slip); (noun) a slip of paper with a prediction on it

• Charm; (noun) a small ornament, neckless, bracelet, pin, or object that has (magic / lucky) power

On the Calendar

Homework

• You and your partner will make plans to have lunch.

• In section 5, choose five activities and add them to your diary. 

• Listen again to Section 2. You and your partner will have a similar conversation