Everyday English (Elementary)

Topic: All About Yourself

Lesson Notes March 19, 2024 (Elementary)

• My house is being renovated. I’m sorry for the noise from the renovation.

• There is scaffolding around my house for the renovation.

• Have you ever had a roof leak?

• The workmen said we should add an extra layer of waterproofing just in case something happens.

• I just got back from taking my father to the eye clinic.

• Do you need reading glasses?

• When I am driving I have to use driving glasses.

• After my mother’s cataract operation she can see too well. She sees all the dust.

• Everyone in my family suffers from hey fever.

• I made an appointment online. After seeing the doctor, I made an appointment with the nurse.

Vocabulary

• Scaffolding; (uncountable noun) temporary structure outside around a building during construction

• Farsighted; unable to see things clearly if they are close

• Nearsighted; unable to see things clearly if they are far away

All About Yourself

Section 6

• “How” asks about in what way or manner

• “Why” asks about a reason or purpose

Assignment 01

• 8 When do you usually get up?

• What time do you usually get up?

Contractions with Questions

Using contractions often makes speaking a bit easier; from Assignment 01

• 4 What’s that?

• 5 Where’s my cell phone?

• 7 Who’s your best friend?

• 9 What’s your name?

• 10 Why’re you at home today?

• 14 Why’re you late?

• 15 Where’re your bags?

• 16 How’re you today?

Next Lesson

Speak English; All About You - Lesson Materials (Assignment 01; review question contractions, and do Assignment 02)