Everyday English (Elementary)

Topic: Talking about your neighbourhood

Lesson Notes October 15, 2024 (Elementary)

Words & Phrases

• I had two glasses of white wine, some sashimi and tuna rolls.

• My friend is a gourmet, he loves delicious food.

• The sushi shop is just outside Yurigaoka station along the street.

• I met my (former / old) teacher. (NOT before teacher)

• I went to my (former / old) group’s hula event.

• I watched an authentic hula event in Yokohama, it was very informative.

• The twenty-five dancers were perfectly synchronized.

• Everyone brought one bottle each.

• We decided everyone should bring the same type of wine.

• Our rule was that everyone brought the same type of wine.

• The acupuncturist used a needle in my stomach.

• I had an acupuncture needle in my stomach. Last week, I had one in the top of my head.

• My sister had a needle in the back of her hand.

Pronunciation

• Gourmet ( ˈɡʊr.meɪ ) gour-MÉ (from French, so the ’T’ is silent

• Informative ( ɪnˈfɔːr.mə.tɪv ) in-FOR-ma-tive

Neighbourhood

Section 9 Student B

• A bakery (bakes / makes / has) bread.

• Entertainment is watching plays and movies, and activities that give you pleasure, like reading and watching tv.

• At a grocery store you can buy meals and some everyday items and foods.

• My neighbours are getting old.