Everyday English (Vocabulary Building)

Topic: Where you live

We will look at and use vocabulary related to the location where people live, and the things typically found in most people’s homes.

Lesson Notes November 10, 2026 (Vocabulary Building)

Words & Phrases

  • We went to a restaurant that’s supposed to specialize in steak, but it wasn’t that good. (“Steak” almost always means “beef”, so we don’t need to say “beef steak”)

  • My son and his wife registered their marriage six months ago, and next week they will have the ceremony and reception. (You might also hear “got legally married” or “had a city office marriage”)

  • I heard what her symptoms were and they sounded like the flu.

Moving to Maple Court

Reading

  • “invite (someone) over soon” means to ask or invite a person to your home in the near future

    • Why don't you invite your new classmate over soon for a cup of coffee?

    • She bought extra snacks because she wants to invite her friends over soon to watch a movie.

Kristopher Matheson

Hello, I'm Kristopher, a Canadian teaching English & photographer in Japan. I am primarily interested in urban environments and the people found there, as well as abstractionism in architecture and landscapes.

http://www.krismatheson.com
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