Everyday English (Vocabulary Building)

Topic: The Physical World

We will learn and practise vocabulary related to the physical world.

Lesson Notes February 24, 2026 (Vocabulary Building)

Words & Phrases

• In Canada, students typically go to Kindergarten then Grade 1 through Grade 12. In university, students refer to their year of study as first year, second year, third year, and fourth year.

• When I was in high school we went skiing in (Grade 10 / the 10th grade).

• Which side of the family is your aunt on?

• My aunt who moved to Canada is my dad’s younger sister.

• I keep all the decorations in (the attic / storage).

Pronunciation

• Diagonally (adverb) daɪˈæɡ.ə.nə.li / dye-AG-uh-nuh-lee

The Physical World

• I live on the west side of Tokyo.

• I live on the east side of Kanagawa Prefecture.

• I live in the north part of Kawasaki.

• There is a park directly behind my house.

Next Lesson

March 3, 2026 Lesson 13 Review page 1 & 2, page 3 do exercises 3.8