Lesson 8- Monday, 10^th  November  https://blogg.folkuniversitetet.nu/muhlsa/

Restaurant Hemma –  Dalagatan 28 1^st December

litter     a dustbin   a rubbish  (UK)   a trash can / garbage can  (US)

Phone/purse snatching   –  a purse snatcher

a drought

The draught (BrE) / draft  from the open window made the room chilly.

Draught horses  (= working horses)   – draft beer

“you-bi-kwi-tuss”    ubiquitous

 

Diwali and Guy Fawkes

1. What did you find most interesting or surprising about Diwali or Guy Fawkes Night?
2. Was there anything about either celebration that you didn’t know before?
3. What traditions or activities from these celebrations would you most like to experience?
4. Do you see any similarities or differences between these festivals and celebrations in your own country?
5. Is there a part of Diwali or Guy Fawkes Night that you would like to learn more about?
6. How do you think festivals like these bring people together?
7. Would you like to try any special foods or take part in any customs from either celebration?
8. Do you think learning about these celebrations changes how you see other cultures? How?

 

“The greatest social upheaval in Sweden’s history”

“It’s an awesome job, getting a nation to change the habits of a lifetime.”

“For 24 hours, the streets of Stockholm will be a pedestrians’ paradise”

 

1. How did you and your family and friends feel about this change?
2. What do you remember about the days before and after the switch? Was it confusing or easy for you?
3. Did you or your family do anything special to prepare for the change?
4. How did people in your town or city react to the new way of driving?
5. If you were a child at the time, did your school talk about the change? What did your teachers or classmates say?
6. Do you remember seeing any new signs, buses, or cars during that time?
7. Looking back, do you think it was a good idea for Sweden to change? Why or why not?

 

• A heritage (railway) line – a heritage train
• A narrow gauge railway
• I didn’t understand all the details, but I got the gist of it       “djist”
• What else shall/can I say?    Would you like anything else to eat?
• A yes/no, in/out vote =    a referendum
• The temperence movement  (iogt-nto)
• An exception
• Mouth snuff
• To vape
• We call it “snuss”

 

Their living room was cluttered with newspapers and old magazines

My mother’s aunt used to hoard lots of things.

Bric-a-brac   (= ornaments)

Buy quality cry once.

We really  need to declutter soon.

A minimalistic lifestyle

It’s on its last legs

Are plant-based substitutes healthier than meat?

Vegan

Vitamin supplements

There won’t be any subsidy from försäkringskassa

To make empty (election) promises

Election tactics

 

I drove a clapped-out old car when I was a student.

 

 

 

 

Answers to “Confusing words”:

 definite / definitive

• This must be the deFINitive work on Roman history.
• The manager gave me a definite answer about my promotion.
• libel / slander

If you print that, I’ll sue you for libel .   a libellous article

She accused her colleague of slander after he spread false rumours about her at the office.    slanderous

 

testimony / testament

• This is my last will and testament .
• The witness gave compelling testimony during the trial.

voluble / volatile

• The situation in the country is tense and volatile .
• She was so voluble during the debate that nobody else could get a word in.

deficient / defective

• The majority of tinned food is deficient in vitamins.
• The laptop was returned because it was defective and wouldn’t turn on.

emotional / emotive

• The question of abortion is a very emotive issue in the US.
• He gave an emotional speech at his friend’s wedding.

official / officious

• The customs officer was very officious and made us open up all our bags.
• We need to get an official copy of the birth certificate.

negligible / negligent

• The difference in performance between the two computers is negligible
• The doctor was found negligent in his care of the patient.    He was found guilty of negligence

continually / continuously

• How do you expect me to get the work done when I am continually being interrupted?
• The machine runs continuously for 24 hours without stopping.

 alternate / alternative

• My father is a great believer in alternative medicine.
• The trains run on alternate days due to construction work.

 decisive / conclusive

• The police have conclusive proof that he robbed the bank.
• The coach made a decisive move by substituting two players at halftime.

 practicable / practical

• Buying a house in that area just isn’t practical for most people as it’s so far from any transport links.
• Andrew Mountbatten Windsor will move out of Royal Lodge as soon as is practicable.