Everyday English (Vocabulary Building)

Topic: Learning Languages

Lesson Notes March 4, 2025 (Vocabulary Building)

Words & Phrases

• The hospital didn’t have a doctor on call for bone injuries.

• ‘On call’ means available to work or respond to emergencies, even outside regular hours.

• The doctor was on call all night to help any patients who needed urgent care.

• I am on call this weekend, so I may need to work if there’s an emergency.

• The IT team is always on call in case the system has any issues.

• My son twisted his ankle and was on crutches for a week.

• A friend of mine stumbled on the street. She saw a doctor who said her bone was broken.

• She lives in a three-storey house, but now she plans to move to a single-floor apartment.

• A lot of homes in Canada are single-storey, with a basement.

• When you sit down to (dinner / supper) what do you talk about?

• We talk about our volunteer activities at dinner time.

• To travel to some countries you need (your shots / vaccinations).

Learning Languages

Section 5

• My English has come along this year.

• My Italian is ok. I can (get by / manage) in most everyday situations.

Homework

• Look at the phrases for Speaker A in Section 5. Think of different ideas for each bold word.