Everyday English (Vocabulary Building)

Topic: Wintertime

Lesson Notes November 7, 2023 (Vocabulary Building)

• My friends sent me messages (on Line) about the rain and wind last night. (NOT my friend Lined me; see below for explanation)

• I missed my connecting flight, so the airline booked me on flights through Thailand.

• Some of the cathedrals kept their original 5th century mosaic ceilings.

• The motifs from this century were very free and naturalistic.

• Did you encounter anything dangerous during your trip?

• Did you run into any troubles on your trip?

Vocabulary

• Google; (verb) to search for something online, especially using Google Search Engine.

• Other companies that can be used as a verb Uber, Xerox, Skype, Photoshop, unfortunately “Line” cannot be used

• Motif; (noun) a decorative image or design

• Hot pot; (noun) (in East Asian cooking) a dish consisting of raw ingredients such as thinly sliced meat and vegetables that are cooked by diners at the table by dipping them in boiling broth

Wintertime

• A: Do you like winter?
  B: Yes, I do.
  A: Why do you like winter?

• We can use a variety of adjectives with seasons, for example;

• Mild winter

• (Hot / uncomfortable) (summer / autumn)

• Wet spring

• Dry rainy season