Everyday English (Elementary)

Topic: Making Small Talk

Lesson Notes March 14, 2023 (Elementary)

• Root for; (verb phrase) support or hope for the success of a person

• I am rooting for Japan to win the WBC.

• Last weekend, I rooted for my friend while they ran a marathon.

• In Japan there are festivals for children, for girls we have doll decorations, and for boys we have helmet decorations. Some houses fly carp (banner / flags).

• Be born

• My daughter was born two years after my son. (NOT I born my daughter)

• I gave birth to my daughter …

• I was born in 1979.

• Where was he born?

• My favourite pasty chef had an event at Isetan, his cakes are beautiful and artistic.

Making Small Talk

• How was your weekend?

• What was your weekend like?

• What pastries does he make?

• What are his pastries like?

• Do you have children’s festivals in Canada?

• What are children’s festivals like in Canada?

Homework:

Use the following list of nouns to make “like” questions. We will practice these questions in the next lesson.

• traffic, people, restaurants, cafes, museums, shops, beach, streets, parks, schools, history, local events, festivals

• Try to think of at least two other nouns to make a question about someone’s hometown

You will make 13 questions using the nouns, plus two more questions you think of

For example: - “What is your hometown like?” (remember your verb and noun should match)