Everyday English (Elementary)

Topic: Dates and Numbers

Lesson Notes July 29, 2025 (Elementary)

Words & Phrases

• This summer is too hot. I heard on the news that yesterday was the hottest day in Hachioji.

• In my hometown area, a lot of outdoor activities were cancelled due to the heatwave.

• The area issued a severe heatstroke warning.

• A kid collapsed at the side of the pool from heatstroke.

• Collapse (verb); Fell down suddenly, often due to weakness, damage, or pressure.

• She collapsed from exhaustion after the long race.

• The city just announced that the air quality is bad.

• There is a smog warning in effect.

• ‘Smog’ is a blend of two words ‘smoke’ and ‘fog’ and was counted in 1905.

Dates & Numbers

• Sixth sɪksθ (one syllable)

• Twelfth twɛlfθ (one syllable)

• If you are having trouble pronouncing these, a good practice is to slow your pronunciation down

• siiiiikssth

• Start with a clear “siii”, stretch it

• Move to a soft /k/ then hold the /s/

• Finish with tongue gently between the teeth for /θ/

• tweeeellfthhh

• Start with a stretched tweeell, almost like “well”

• Let the /f/ blend into /θ/ by slowly pulling the tongue out to touch the teeth