Everyday English (Elementary)

Topic: Weekends

Lesson Notes March 11, 2025 (Elementary)

Words & Phrases

• I’m ok, but it’s a little dreary outside.

• The suspect was arrested after a stabbing near Shinjuku.

• The victim was taken to hospital.

• We had a reservation this morning, so I came to the salon.

• I was going to close the salon, but suddenly I got a booking.

• This morning, I cleaned my house. (NOT the room)

• I cleaned my room yesterday. (= the speaker’s bedroom).

Weekends

Section 5

• I often go driving. (NOT go drive)

• Do you often have a destination in mind?

• I often go to yoga school.

• I often go to the gym

• How often do you go to (the gym / yoga school)?

• What is something that you routinely do, but don’t do on the weekends?

• I often cook during the week, but on the weekend I never cook.

• I never read a book on weekends.

• I never study wine on weekends.

• I never visit museums on weekends.

Three-Sentence Weekend Stories

• “Weeding tarp”; a sheet or cover placed on the ground to prevent weeds from growing while allowing water and air to reach the soil.

• “Osteopath”; a healthcare professional who treats muscle and joint problems using physical therapy, and stretching.

Homework

• Read “Storytelling Activity 01”, and write what you did over the weekend in three sentences. Use the examples as a guide.