Lesson Notes November 6, 2026 (FRIDAY ZOOM)
Words & Phrases
How many people (joined / came to) the class today?
Did a lot of people (join / come to) the class today?
The weather was really fine today, but it was a bit hot for a coat though.
I made a necklace (from / with / out of) Venetian glass beads.
How much does it weigh? (“weigh” is a verb)
It weighs about 105 grams.
Wealthy African merchants traded servants for the beads.
They traded a certain weight of beads for a certain number of servants. (“weight” is an uncountable noun)
From 60 to 75 is a golden time, so you should do what you want while you can.
It’s the prime time to travel and do what you want while you’re still healthy.
There are some regular students who come almost every week. There are a few irregular students who pop-up from time to time.
I saw the doctor about my symptoms, but she just told me to wait and see how my symptoms go.
Shūkan Bunshun is a Japanese weekly tabloid based in Tokyo, Japan, known for its investigative journalism and frequent clashes with the Japanese government.
Pronunciation
Beads (noun) biːdz / beedz
Appropriate Language
Resident and Residence are both formal terms, often used for official documents, legal contexts, or government forms
You’re not a new resident of this town, are you? (= the person who lives somewhere)
You’re not new around here, are you? (casual)
Have you lived in this area for a while? (casual)
Where is your residence? (= the area, building, home where someone lives)
Which (area / neighbourhood) do you live in? (casual)
Where’s your house located? (casual)
