Everyday English (Elementary)

Topic: Making Small Talk

Lesson Notes March 7, 2023 (Elementary)

• (The exhibition / It) had pictures and clothing.

• The dresses were (almost all / mostly) pink. (NOT almost pink)

• Compare these two structures

• Country adjective + noun

• German wine

• Canadian books

• Japanese tuna

• Noun + from + Country noun

• Wine from Germany

• Books from Canada

• Tuna from Japan

• I want my backache to recover, so I rested at home this past week.

• A: How long is your teacher’s hair?
  B: She has very long hair. (NOT she is long hair)

Making Small Talk

Section 3

S: What was the conference like?

D: It was very interesting.

S: Did you like the speakers?

D: Yes, they were very good. And their presentations were very helpful.

S: What was the food like?

D: It was delicious.

S: What was the weather like?

D: It was raining all day?

S: Did you like Amsterdam?

D: Yes, I did. (Amsterdam / It) is a beautiful place.

Homework: Practice Section 3, and pay attention to the words in bold and in italics. We will use this dialogue to help us make conversations next week.