Everyday English (Elementary)
Topic: Weekends
Lesson Notes June 20, 2023 (Elementary)
I went to a wine party on the fortieth floor of a condominium.
I made a quiche for the party. (NOT at the party)
I drank wine at the party.
What kinds of wine did you drink?
It was a hot day, so all the white wines were very good.
What’s the best way to cool a bottle of white wine at home?
Put crushed ice in a bucket with a little salt.
I went to a museum with my oldest granddaughter.
She had a kid’s lunch, it cost ¥1650.
Common; One thousand six hundred fifty yen
Casual; Sixteen hundred fifty yen
The action scenes were too flashy. (= too much happening, too many special effects)
I went to a concert after work. I saw their concert five years ago. (NOT I could see)
Their concert is always free admission. At the Christmas concert you can (give / make) a donation.
Weekends
A: I got up late in the morning.
B: I think you had a terrible morning.A: I went Tom Cruise on the air plane.
B: I think you have a crazy plane ride!I went shopping, I could buy a backpack at a low price. (NOT at a low cost)
A: I went shopping, but I took the wrong train.
B: That’s too bad, you had a terrible weekend.
Responding
People often make small responses to show they are listening in a conversation
“Hmm” - shows you are thinking or thinking about what the other person said
“Oh” - shows surprise or interest
“Really?” - shows surprise or curiosity; tells the speakers to say more
“That’s interesting” - shows interest
“I see” - shows you understand what the person said
“Uh-huh” - shows agreements, often used to encourage the speaker to continue
“Wow” - shows surprise, amazement, especially to something unexpected or impressive
Responding Phrases (from Weekends Section 5)
I think you had a (great / terrible / crazy) (weekend / morning / day / time / experience etc)
You had a (great / terrible / crazy) (weekend / morning / day / time / experience etc), didn’t you?
It sounds like you had a (great / terrible / crazy) (weekend / morning / day / time / experience etc)
