Everyday English (Elementary)

Topic: Asking for Directions

Lesson Notes September 26, 2023 (Elementary)

• I took my nephew to the dentist, the dentist said he had cavities.

• I found (a funny / an interesting) thing in my garden.

• The tea has no taste.

• The tea is tasteless.

• When describing the effects of something on your body, we can say

• It’s good for your (skin / hair / eyes etc)

• It’s bad for your (teeth / breath / ears etc)

• The temple takes care of the graves. They weed the grave as well.

• I’m worried that my suitcase will be bulky and heavy.

• My suitcase is just big enough to bring into the cabin.

• It’s a carry-on-suitcase.

Asking for Directions

Remember you’ll always want to give simple, easy to remember directions.

• Go straight and turn left at the traffic lights. (NOT turn to the left)

• The post office is (after / next to) the cinema.

• Go right and it’s on the left.

Vocabulary

• Cavity; (noun; plural: cavities) a decayed part of a tooth

• Pod; (noun) the case or covering of most beans (legumes)

• Bulky; (adj) large and difficult to move because of size, weight, shape etc