Everyday English (Elementary)

Topic: Describing Friends

Lesson Notes July 23, 2024 (Elementary)

Words & Phrases

• There was an echo in the audio.

• My husband went to a concert. The concert had 10 different groups.

• He was at the festival for two days.

• Fortunately, the two days were cloudy.

• I went to a jazz concert, it was my first and last time.

• Have you gone to a music festival before?

• My sister was in the SMAP fan club, so she got a ticket.

• I only know Africa

• The sole song I know is Africa.

• There was (a breakout / an outbreak) of hand, foot and mouth at my grandkid’s daycare.

• Summer heat can make your immune system low.

Lesson Material

Section 9

• She likes taking photos with her special camera.

• My brother likes snowboarding.

• We like gardening.

• They like going on tours.

• We often go to restaurants together.

• She has three grandchild, a mother and a husband.

• She likes flowers and gardening. (NOT gardenings)

• He has hazel eyes. (Hazel; (noun) (of someone’s eyes) a greenish-brown colour.)

Section 10 (Synonyms)

• Friendly; kind

• Clever; smart, intelligent

• Wavy; curly

• Special; unique, unusual

• Thin; slender, slim, skinny, skin-and-bones

• Funny; humorous

• Pretty; cute

• Overweight; fat, large

• Grey; ash

• Tattoo; body art