Everyday English (Vocabulary Building)
Topic: The Physical World
We will learn and practise vocabulary related to the physical world.
Lesson Notes March 24, 2026 (Vocabulary Building)
Words & Phrases
The movie is based on this book. I like the main and supporting actors.
A well-known lyricist wrote several songs in the movie.
Do you buy value-packs of meat? (In everyday English, you’ll hear “family pack” or “bulk pack” more often)
Along the Asao River, little by little the cherry trees are starting to bloom.
I think this week the trees will be in full bloom.
A Japanese curler showed great sportsmanship when she called a foul on herself. (= fair and generous behaviour during sports)
Pronunciation
Lyricist (noun) ˈlɪrɪsɪst / LIR-ih-sist
The Physical World
Antarctica is a large island at the south pole.
The Antarctic is a large area of islands, ice and water near the south pole.
Climate (noun) ˈklaɪ.mət/ KLY-mit
on Earth = in the world
Mid-day temperatures are not so bad.
I haven’t travelled around much, but from pictures and paintings there are vast differences.
You can the Tanzawa Mountains in the distance.
Next Lesson
March 31, 2026
Review “The Physical World”, select one or two words to focus on remembering. Try to choose words that would be useful for you to use, and try writing two or three example sentences that connect to your life (this will help you remember the words)
