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 October 27, 2026 (Vocabulary Building)

Words & Phrases

• The system is (down / offline) for maintenance, so you can’t make a reservation.

  • Our website will be back (up / online) later this week.

• Since our system was down, I had to take at least 50 calls. Some members who tried calling got a busy signal.

  • Booking online is easy, but if it's the day of the lesson, they have to call us.

• These days there are more and more cryptocurrencies. (= digital currency, virtual currency)

• Are there (banking / transfer / service) fees for sending money through internet banking?

  • At most ATMs you can deposit and withdraw money.

  • Using an ATMs and your bank app you can transfer money.