Everyday English (Elementary)
Topic: Losing Everyday Objects
Lesson Notes April 29, 2025 (Elementary)
Words & Phrases
I bought this stuffed penguin a long, long time ago.
Here is a picture of the samurai helmet we display for the Boys’ Festival. (NOT doll we display)
When was the last time you displayed it?
When was the last time you took out the helmet?
I had two customers this morning, my shoulder is sore.
I’m going to a talk about the history of roses. Last year I couldn’t attend, but this year I can go.
“Going to a talk” is a common way to say you’re attending a short lecture or presentation.
What is a “system kitchen”?
It’s a ready made kitchen unit.
It’s joined by a counter top.
It’s a built in kitchen.
Storytelling Activity 01
It was enjoyable as we could talk a lot.
I enjoyed the wine party as we could talk a lot.
We say “at night” not “in the night”
We do say “in the morning”, “in the afternoon” and “in the evening”.
Storytelling Activity 02
Where was the party held?
Where did the party take place?
What food did you eat?
What was the best dish you ate?
Do you often go there? (NOT go to there)
How did you go there?
I went there by car. (We usually do no use possessive pronouns (my, his, her) after by with transportation
I drove there.
I went there in my car.
Appropriate Language
Teddy bear (noun); A soft toy in the shape of a bear, often given to children for comfort or as a gift.
Stuffed (animal) (noun); A soft toy shaped like an animal, filled with soft material.
She sleeps with her teddy bear every night.
The child has a collection of stuffed animals.
I bought a stuffed animal shaped like a panda at the zoo.
Losing Objects
A / An / Plural Examples
a cat, a house, a university (sounds like “you-niversity” = consonant sound)
an apple, an umbrella, an hour (sounds like ‘our” because the ‘h’ is silent)
A pen holder, a picture frame
