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Lesson Notes March 14, 2025 (FRIDAY ZOOM)

Words & Phrases

• I took a long walk along the Asao river during my lunch break.

• I had some free time this morning, so I was able to do two loads of laundry.

• I take singing lessons, so I can sing as well as others.

• “Singing lessons”; (noun) A class where a person learns how to sing and improve their vocal skills

• She takes a singing lesson every Saturday to improve her voice.

• His first singing lesson focused on breathing techniques.

• The music school offers singing lessons for beginners.

• “Vocal lessons”; (noun) A class focused on training the voice, often including techniques for singing or speaking

• Her vocal lesson helped her strengthen her voice.

• He booked a vocal lesson to prepare for his audition.

• Professional singers often take vocal lessons to maintain their skills.

• Does your tennis club have any tournaments?

• He’s always wearing casual clothes. (“Casual wear” is not correct in this situation)

• “Casual wear” is typically used in more formal or written contexts, like fashion descriptions, dress codes, or retail settings.

• “The dress code for the event is casual wear.”

• “Our store sells a variety of casual wear for all seasons.”

• Uniforms carry weight, like those worn by police and nurses.

• In an election, my vote is only one vote. It doesn’t affect anything.

• There should be an increase in social studies taught in schools.

• ‘Social studies’; (noun) A school subject that focuses on society, history, geography, and civics.

• In social studies, we learned about different cultures and histories.

• The teacher explained the importance of geography in social studies.

• He enjoys social studies because it helps him understand how societies work.

• In Canada, the Premier of Ontario imposed a 25% tariff on electricity supplied to the United States.

• The new Prime Minister of Canada will be sworn in later this week.