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 3, 2026 (Vocabulary Building)

Words & Phrases

  • My son and his new wife had their wedding ceremony and reception last weekend.

    • My granddaughter was the ring bearer for them. (NOT “ring-girl”, this is the term used at boxing events for a women who carries the numbered sign between rounds)

  • Do your adult children go out and do things on weekends? (We cannot use “play” for adults, unless talking about playing sports, or instruments)

Appropriate Language

  • Retirement home (Noun) = for elderly people who require varying degrees of living assistance, healthcare support, or social community activities.

    • My grandparents decided to move into a comfortable retirement home near the park.

Around the home

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  • I have a bare wooden floor in my kitchen.

    • I have a small storage space below my kitchen floor.

    • I’ve got a kitchen rug and a step-stool.

  • I’ve got some plastic-like material on my shower room floor.

    • The half-bath might be linoleum.

Next Lesson

November 10, 2026 - Where You Live Section “Moving to Maple Court”

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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