Everyday English (Vocabulary Building)

Topic: Countries & Nationalities

We will learn and practise vocabulary related to countries and nationalities.

Lesson Notes January 20, 2026 (Vocabulary Building)

Words & Phrases

• Do you know what your Chinese zodiac sign is?

• How about your western zodiac star sign?

• I hung out with the neighbourhood boys, so I got strong.

• I have one question, how often do you wash pillowcases?

• I have to wear a sleeveless outfit for my event.

Appropriate Language

• The Chinese Zodiac is based on the year you are born. There are twelve animals like Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.

• Zodiac signs usually means Western astrology. This system is based on the month and day you are born, not the year. There are twelve signs like Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.

Countries and Nationalities

Page 3 Exercise 3

• David is British and he speaks English and Welsh.

• Wales is a place. The language is Welsh.

• France, Germany and Greece are all European countries.

• We use the adjective European, not Europe.

• Everyone who lives in Switzerland speaks German, French, or Italian.

• There is no language called Swiss.

• Scotland, Ireland and France are all interesting countries for tourists.

• French is an adjective or a language, not a country name.

Exercise 5

• Go on to (phrasal verb) Synonyms: continue to, move on to

• She finished her degree and went on to work in research.

• The high school baseball team went on to win the national championship.

• When we finish this page, let’s move on to our reading assignment.

Next Lesson

January 27, 2026 12 Countries & Nationalities page 4 exercise 6