Everyday English (Vocabulary Building)

Topic: City Life & Country Life

We will examine and practise vocabulary related to life in the city and countryside.

Lesson Notes August 4, 2026 (Vocabulary Building)

Words & Phrases

• How often do you visit your local library?

  • I’ve heard that even if you live in Kawasaki you can register to use the Komae City Library.

• They’ve rebranded the old Konami Sports Gym as the new Itoman Swimming School and Gym.

  • He likes to use the treadmill at the gym.

• A lion's natural habitat doesn't experience seasonal fluctuations like Japan's.

City Life

• We were late for the movie because we got stuck in heavy traffic.

  • The old wooden door is stuck, and I cannot open it no matter how hard I pull.

  • He asked the teacher for help because he was stuck on a difficult math question.

• The cat got trapped in the bathroom when the door closed accidentally.

  • Firefighters rescued three people who were trapped inside the elevator.

  • She felt trapped in her job because she could not find a better one nearby.

Next Lesson

August 18, 2026 - City Life: page 2, 26.5 number 4