Everyday English (Elementary)

Topic: Making Small Talk

Lesson Notes March 21, 2023 (Elementary)

• America’s baseball team is (strong / powerful).

• Camellia flowers come in several colours and many shapes.

• Mulberry fruits look like black berry fruits.

• My daughter didn’t care for the tree, so last year there were a bit of fruits.

• Envy (verb) & Envious (noun)

• (verb) I envy you drinking wine a lot.

• (noun) I am envious of you drinking wine a lot.

• A: Will it rain today?
  B: It looks like rain, may it’s just cloudy.

Making Small Talk

• A: What are the beaches like in your hometown?
  B: They are beautiful and clean.

• A: What are the hospitals in your hometown like?
  B: There are many, the top hospital is so big and famous, so we have peace of mind.

• My hometown’s parks are rich in nature.

• The streets are historical and famous. There were famous samurai in my hometown.

• Some streets are narrow cobblestone street.

• What are cafes in Tokyo like? (= general)
  What are the cafes in (Shinyurigaoka / OPA) like? (= specific with the)