Everyday English (Elementary)

Topic: Talking about Food and Drink

In this lesson, students will develop conversation skills by talking about shopping and eating habits. The lesson also focuses on countable and uncountable nouns.

Lesson Notes March 3, 2026 (Elementary)

Words & Phrases

• There isn’t any space to (display / put) my dolls for the Girls’ Festival.

• I wanted to talk to my daughter about her plans, but she wasn’t (at) home. (In modern English we often do not use ‘at’ with home.)

• I don’t know the name of the place, but if you search online for it you can find it. (When looking for something we use “search”, “research” is when you study a topic in depth)

• I heard on the news that the winner was born through surrogacy.

• How often do you go to the gym?

• I think two or three times a week is ideal.

• My daughter’s second child is starting day care in April. (We usually use “start” when talking about day care and school)

• Before planning your trips do you read books or search online?

• I usually buy a guidebook a year in advance. I don't recommend the Japanese ones because they sometimes have mistakes.

• I always Google the places I will visit.

Next lesson

March 10, 2026

• Lesson 09 page 6 Speaking 7

• Review Lesson 09 pages 1 to 5