Lesson 7- Tuesday, 11th November
- How has your week been? Have you done anything interesting or relaxing?
- What’s one good thing that has happened to you since our last class?
- Have you seen or learnt something new this week—maybe on TV, online, or in your town?
- We spent an afternoon going/wandering down memory lane
- We used to have a family get-together every Easter.
- I remember the first time I met my mother-in-law.
- I meet up with my mother-in-law every Wednesday evening.
- We met up with our friends on Friday and had dinner.
Everyday wear and tear
- a poppy
- Armistice Day
- The royal family lay a wreath at the Cenotaph
- to commemorate the end of the First World War
Parties and social events idioms:
- life and soul of the party – she’s a social butterfly, the most extroverted and sociable
- call it a night = Let’s call it a day/a night
- throw a party She threw a party for her son’s return to Sweden. A dinner party
- mingle with people
- to be in full swing
- make small talk
- get-together
- enjoy oneself
- break the ice
- host a dinner/a party/a dinner party
- raise a toast
- bring someone along
- join in the fun
- festive atmosphere
Complete each sentence with an idiom from the list above
- The charity dinner was in full swing by 8 p.m. — everyone was chatting and enjoying themselves.
- Margaret is always friendly and outgoing — she’s the life and soul of the party at any event.
- After a stressful week, it’s good to relax and enjoy oneself for a change. To let your hair down
- It was a lovely evening, but by ten we decided to call it a night and go home.
- The neighbours are planning to throw a party for their 40th wedding anniversary.
- During the reception, guests had time to mingle before dinner was served.
- At networking events, it’s important to be able to make small talk
- We had a small get-together at John’s house last weekend — it was very relaxed and friendly.
- At the beginning of the party, someone told a funny story to break the ice.
- Sarah invited her neighbours and decided to host a dinner party at her home on Friday.
- Before dinner, the host asked everyone to raise a toast in honour of the birthday girl.
- Don’t forget to bring someone along if you want more friends to come along.
- Everyone was laughing, dancing, and chatting — it was clear they were enjoying the fun.
- The Christmas party had decorations, music, and candles everywhere — it really had a festive atmosphere.
Discussion
- Do you enjoy mingling with people at events, or do you prefer quieter conversations?
- Who is usually the life and soul of the party in your family or circle of friends?
- Have you ever had to break the ice at a party? How?
- Do you prefer hosting a dinner or being invited to someone else’s?
- What was the most memorable party you have ever attended and/or hosted?
- What is your favourite type of party (birthday, holiday, dinner, etc.) and why?
- How do you celebrate milestone birthdays?
- Have you ever arranged a children’s birthday party? How did that go?
- Have you ever met someone interesting at a party? Tell us about it.
- Will you celebrate Halloween and/or All Saints Day this year?
We have an alarm to act as a deterrent
Does the death penalty deter people from committing murder?
We had our cats neutered/sterilised/castrated/speyed when they were 6 months old
I had my car towed away when it broke down
If you are illegally parked in London, you might towed away (by a tow truck) / You might be wheelclamped
You might be fined
When you enter the USA you will be photographed and have your fingerprints taken. (by the customs officer)