Everyday English (Elementary)

Topic: Losing Everyday Objects

Lesson Notes May 27, 2025 (Elementary)

Words & Phrases

• The small snack pub is at the back of the alley, so it’s a little hard to find.

• His brother is a famous guitarist too. (NOT the famous)

• I sat in the front, directly in front of him.

• I went 90 minutes early and I was third in line.

• He plays like nobody else. (= he has incredible talent)

• The whisky was peaty.

• It had a peaty smell.

• I went to Hokkaido on a tour last weekend. (Use “tour” for guided, scheduled trips with a group. Use “trip” for general travel.)

• I ate a very plump scallop, it was so delicious.

• Plump (adj); Full, rounded, and slightly fat in a pleasing or healthy way. Often used for food to suggest juiciness and freshness.

• Sometimes my left eye gets blurry. I can’t see clearly or read small text.

• My doctor suggested cataract surgery.

• Have you considered surgery for cataracts?

• I haven’t had that surgery yet, but I am thinking about it. I can’t see (well / clearly), especially at night.

Appropriate Language

In natural English, “tour” usually refers to:

• A guided trip with a set itinerary (e.g. a bus tour, a sightseeing tour, walking tour, day tour, wine tour etc)

• A performance or speaking trip (e.g. a band tour, lecture tour, concert tour, press tour)