Everyday English (Vocabulary Building)
Topic: Countries & Nationalities
We will learn and practise vocabulary related to countries and nationalities.
Lesson Notes February 3, 2026 (Vocabulary Building)
Words & Phrases
I’ve been to the main island three times. This was my third visit.
Did you go on this trip with your son and his (wife / spouse / partner)?
(We don’t say “someone’s couple” in English. Say “someone and their partner/spouse” instead.)
(We only say “your son’s family” if he has kids. If he doesn’t, saying “family” can confuse people.)
The entire island is like a botanical garden. That place is very beautiful, so I would like to visit there.
My knee is doing better than before, the doctor gave me (medicated) patches.
Are you still using a wrist brace? (“Wrist brace” is a support worn on the wrist, often for injury or strain)
Countries and Nationalities
Section 5.5
Israel (proper noun) ˈɪz.reɪ.el / IS-ra-el
Israeli (adj / noun) ɪzˈreɪ.li / iz-RAY-lee
Organized (adjective / verb) =
(adjective) arranged or structured in a systematic, neat, or efficient way.
She is very organized and keeps her desk tidy.
He organized his books by genre and author.
Section 5.6
I can speak English and a little Spanish.
I’ve visited Germany, Spain, Italy and the UK.
I’d like to visit Scotland and Wales.
Next Lesson
February 10, 2026 Lesson 12 (pages 7–8), write the nationalities under the countries. Don’t check a dictionary, look at the “Good to Know” on page 2 and see if you can guess the correct endings.
