Lesson 3- Monday, 6th October
- a hedgehog
- a bonfire
- We hang our Christmas stockings on the fireplace
- light a fire – put out a fire
- a tile stove
- a porcupine
- porcupine quills
- whiskers
- a blind
Lose or loose?
- The handle on this drawer is coming loose, so be careful when you open it. I haven’t got round to fixing it yet.
- Every time I go to London, I always manage to lose my way.
- I think it’s best to end our conversation before I lose my temper.
- Have you got any loose change? They don’t accept credit card.
- I lose two hours every morning stuck in traffic.
- I prefer to wear my hair loose, rather than tied up.
- I am watching a really good series on Apple TV at the moment called “Slow Horses”
- Don’t be so serious. I was only joking!
a GP (general practitioner)
remiss = a referral
I was referred to a specialist
I had an operation 3 years ago
The surgeon did the operation.
an injection
I needed a blood test.
I had three Covid shots (US) / jabs (BrE)
a covid vaccination
They’ve developed a new vaccine.
Have you been vaccinated against measles? “mee-zulls”
Your trip to London (or other city)
- Weather
- The traffic
- The highlight of your visit
- The food
- The people you met
- The hotel
- What would you like to do next time?
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
I walked so far I got blisters on my feet
Never pop a blister!
Gothenburg Brussels Cologne Florence
Lisbon Milan Munich Nuremburg
Tenerife Warsaw Hungary Naples
Prague Venice Belarus Vienna
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How’s the weather been this week? Did you have to change any plans? Have you met anyone interesting or had a nice chat with someone this week? Have you received any good news this week? What have you done in English this week?
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Looking back at today’s lesson, what new word, phrase, or idea was most useful or interesting?
Do you have any plans this week where you might use English? How will you use it?