{"id":6526,"date":"2025-10-22T10:36:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T08:36:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogg.folkuniversitetet.nu\/muhlsa\/?page_id=6526"},"modified":"2025-10-22T10:38:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T08:38:59","slug":"notes-from-lesson-5-21-10","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogg.folkuniversitetet.nu\/muhlsa\/completed-courses\/english-for-seniors-b2-c1-online-live-course\/notes-from-lesson-5-21-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Notes from Lesson 5 (21\/10)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lesson 5-\u00a0<\/strong>Tuesday, 21st October<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>beside\u00a0<\/strong>(next to) or\u00a0besides\u00a0 <\/strong>(as well as)?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. She sat beside\u00a0<\/strong> her best friend during the concert.<\/li>\n
  2. The lamp is beside\u00a0<\/strong> the bed if you need to read.<\/li>\n
  3. Besides\u00a0<\/strong> swimming, what other hobbies do you have?<\/li>\n
  4. He placed his keys beside\u00a0<\/strong>the phone on the table.<\/li>\n
  5. Besides<\/strong> her, there were only three other people at the meeting.<\/li>\n
  6. Besides <\/strong>the rain, was there anything else that made you late?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Which word is missing?\u00a0 (opposite of active<\/em>)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. People who spend most of the day sitting down have a sedentary<\/strong><\/li>\n
    2. A sedentary<\/strong> lifestyle can lead to health problems such as obesity and heart disease.<\/li>\n
    3. Many modern jobs are sedentary<\/strong> which is why regular exercise is so important.<\/li>\n
    4. Working from home has made people\u2019s lives more sedentary<\/strong> than before.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Serene = peaceful, calm<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Housewarming parties<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Parties and social events idioms:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • life and soul of the party\u00a0 –\u00a0 she\u2019s a social butterfly, the most extroverted and sociable<\/em><\/li>\n
      • call it a night\u00a0 = Let\u2019s call it a day\/a night<\/em><\/li>\n
      • throw a party\u00a0 She threw a party<\/strong> for her son\u2019s return to Sweden.\u00a0 A dinner party<\/em><\/li>\n
      • mingle with people<\/em><\/li>\n
      • to be in full swing<\/em><\/li>\n
      • make small talk<\/em><\/li>\n
      • get-together<\/em><\/li>\n
      • enjoy oneself<\/em><\/li>\n
      • break the ice<\/em><\/li>\n
      • host a dinner\/a party\/a dinner party<\/em><\/li>\n
      • raise a toast<\/em><\/li>\n
      • bring someone along<\/em><\/li>\n
      • join in the fun<\/em><\/li>\n
      • festive atmosphere<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

        \u00a0<\/em>Complete each sentence with an idiom from the list above\u00a0 (finish for homework)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        1. The charity dinner was in full swing<\/strong> by 8 p.m. \u2014 everyone was chatting and enjoying themselves.<\/li>\n
        2. Margaret is always friendly and outgoing \u2014 she\u2019s the __________ at any event.<\/li>\n
        3. After a stressful week, it\u2019s good to relax and __________ for a change.<\/li>\n
        4. It was a lovely evening, but by ten we decided to __________ and go home.<\/li>\n
        5. The neighbours are planning to __________ for their 40th wedding anniversary.<\/li>\n
        6. During the reception, guests had time to __________ before dinner was served.<\/li>\n
        7. At networking events, it\u2019s important to be able to __________ comfortably.<\/li>\n
        8. We had a small __________ at John\u2019s house last weekend \u2014 it was very relaxed and friendly.<\/li>\n
        9. At the beginning of the party, someone told a funny story to __________.<\/li>\n
        10. Sarah invited her neighbours and decided to __________ at her home on Friday.<\/li>\n
        11. Before dinner, the host asked everyone to __________ in honour of the birthday girl.<\/li>\n
        12. Don\u2019t forget to __________ if you want more friends to come along.<\/li>\n
        13. Everyone was laughing, dancing, and chatting \u2014 it was clear they were __________.<\/li>\n
        14. The Christmas party had decorations, music, and candles everywhere \u2014 it really had a __________.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Discussion <\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Do you enjoy mingling with people<\/em> at events, or do you prefer quieter conversations?<\/li>\n
          • Who is usually the life and soul of the party<\/em> in your family or circle of friends?<\/li>\n
          • Have you ever had to break the ice<\/em> at a party? How?<\/li>\n
          • Do you prefer hosting a dinner<\/em> or being invited to someone else\u2019s?<\/li>\n
          • What was the most memorable party you have ever attended and\/or hosted?<\/li>\n
          • What is your favourite type of party (birthday, holiday, dinner, etc.) and why?<\/li>\n
          • How do you celebrate milestone<\/em> birthdays?<\/li>\n
          • Have you ever arranged a children\u2019s birthday party? How did that go?<\/li>\n
          • Have you ever met someone interesting at a party? Tell us about it.<\/li>\n
          • Will you celebrate Halloween and\/or All Saints Day this year?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

            B\u00e4ltros = shingles\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I had chickenpox when I was a child.<\/p>\n

            I had the shingles jab\u00a0 (BrE)\u00a0 \/ a shingles shot\u00a0 (US)<\/p>\n

            I had three Covid vaccinations<\/p>\n

            They developed the Covid vaccine quite quickly<\/p>\n

            I prefer to go home and hibernate\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (like bears in winter!)<\/p>\n

            \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

            \u201cSwenglish\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

              \n
            1. Please write your address on the back<\/strong> of the card.<\/li>\n
            2. There is a chocolate factory<\/strong> in Upplands V\u00e4sby.\u00a0 fabric<\/em> = cloth<\/li>\n
            3. My ankles<\/strong> are sore after my long walk.<\/li>\n
            4. It is very convenient<\/strong> to live by the main train station.\u00a0convenient<\/em>= practical<\/li>\n
            5. Napoleon was a great<\/strong> big<\/em> = size<\/li>\n
            6. The dove<\/strong> is a symbol of peace. Not pigeon<\/em><\/li>\n
            7. It is nice\/fun<\/strong> to take a sauna in the winter.<\/li>\n
            8. She really enjoys tennis. She really enjoys playing\/watching<\/strong> tennis\u00a0 (-ing form needed)<\/li>\n
            9. I look forward to meeting<\/strong> \u201c-ing\u201d form after prepostions<\/li>\n
            10. I am writing (to you) to apply for the position of\u2026<\/li>\n
            11. I was watching<\/strong> TV at 8 o\u2019clock last night. (continuous activity)\u00a0\u00a0 What were you doing when I rang?<\/li>\n
            12. If I had seen him, I would have\/would\u2019ve<\/strong> spoken to him \u00a0(but I didn\u2019t see him, so it didn\u2019t happen)<\/li>\n
            13. My children are<\/strong> grown up now plural form needed<\/li>\n
            14. I went there X<\/strong> three years ago. No \u201cfor\u201d<\/li>\n
            15. I want\/I\u2019d like to comment on<\/strong> what Per said.<\/li>\n
            16. He is in\/at <\/strong>a meeting.<\/li>\n
            17. I am not good at <\/strong><\/li>\n
            18. There are not as many<\/strong> students as<\/strong> last week. There are fewer<\/strong> students than<\/strong> last week.\u00a0 I have less time than before. \u00a0\u00a0(fewer for countable nouns, less for uncountable)<\/li>\n
            19. I told him I would<\/strong> be there early, but my train was delayed. (should<\/em> = recommendation)<\/li>\n
            20. How long does it take to get to Uppsala? (time<\/em> not needed)<\/li>\n
            21. I often make<\/strong> mistakes in English. Not \u201cdo mistakes\u201d<\/li>\n
            22. Would you like to follow me to the cinema on Saturday? Would you like to go with me to\u2026.\u00a0 (follow is always physically behind)<\/li>\n
            23. Parents should be consistent<\/strong> in\/with what they tell their children.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

              \u00a0<\/strong>Vi \u00e4r dummare p\u00e5 engelska \u00e4n vi tror<\/strong><\/p>\n

              \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

                \n
              1. Have you ever tried to read a book in English (or another language) instead of Swedish? Why or why not?<\/li>\n
              2. What are the good and bad things about reading books in their original language? What about reading a translation?<\/li>\n
              3. How important is it to understand every detail in a book? Do you think it\u2019s possible to understand everything in a second language?<\/li>\n
              4. Do you think translators can show the real meaning and feeling of a book? Or is something always missing when a book is translated?<\/li>\n
              5. The writer says it might be \u201cpretentious\u201d (trying to look smarter than you are) to read in English instead of Swedish. Do you agree or disagree? Why?<\/li>\n
              6. The writer is surprised that many Swedish people feel confident about their English. Do you think Swedes are really good at English, or maybe not as good as they think?<\/li>\n
              7. Do you agree or disagree with the writer\u2019s ideas in the text? Can you explain why?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

                \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

                How would you explain \u201cjantelagen\u201d to a non-Swede?<\/p>\n

                I don\u2019t get all the details but I do get the gist<\/strong>\u00a0 (“djist<\/em>\u201d) = main understanding<\/p>\n

                I bequeath<\/strong> my money and estate to my children\u00a0 (In my will)<\/p>\n

                Slurp<\/strong> soup or noodles<\/p>\n

                \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

                \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

                \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

                \u00a0\u00a0 The bird is plumping itself up to insulate itself against the cold<\/strong><\/p>\n

                \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

                \u00a0 <\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0He is installing new insulation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

                The house is isolated on a small island.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

                \u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

                \u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

                \u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

                insulated<\/em><\/strong> or isolated?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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                1. The cabin in the mountains was very isolated<\/em><\/strong> with no neighbours for miles around.<\/li>\n
                2. The village was isolated<\/em><\/strong> for several days after the storm destroyed the only bridge.<\/li>\n
                3. This jacket is well insulated<\/em> <\/strong>so it keeps you warm even in very cold weather.<\/li>\n
                4. We need to make sure the pipes are properly insulated<\/em> <\/strong>to prevent them from freezing.<\/li>\n
                5. After moving to the countryside, she sometimes felt a bit isolated<\/strong> from her friends.<\/li>\n
                6. The small island is completely isolated<\/em> <\/strong>from the mainland \u2014 you can only get there by boat.<\/li>\n
                7. The walls aren\u2019t insulated<\/em> <\/strong>enough, so the house loses heat quickly in winter.<\/li>\n
                8. During the pandemic, many people felt isolated<\/em> <\/strong>at home and missed social contact.<\/li>\n
                9. The roof has been newly insulated<\/em> <\/strong>to make the house more energy-efficient.<\/li>\n
                10. If your attic isn\u2019t insulated<\/em> <\/strong>you\u2019ll spend more money on heating.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                  Lesson 5-\u00a0Tuesday, 21st October \u00a0beside\u00a0(next to) or\u00a0besides\u00a0 (as well as)? She sat beside\u00a0 her best friend during the concert. The lamp is beside\u00a0 the bed if you need to read. Besides\u00a0 swimming, what other hobbies do you have? He placed his keys beside\u00a0the phone on the table. Besides her, there were only three other people … Continue reading Notes from Lesson 5 (21\/10)<\/span> →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":195,"featured_media":0,"parent":6419,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6526","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogg.folkuniversitetet.nu\/muhlsa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6526","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogg.folkuniversitetet.nu\/muhlsa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogg.folkuniversitetet.nu\/muhlsa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogg.folkuniversitetet.nu\/muhlsa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/195"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogg.folkuniversitetet.nu\/muhlsa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6526"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/blogg.folkuniversitetet.nu\/muhlsa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6526\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6530,"href":"https:\/\/blogg.folkuniversitetet.nu\/muhlsa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6526\/revisions\/6530"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogg.folkuniversitetet.nu\/muhlsa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6419"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogg.folkuniversitetet.nu\/muhlsa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6526"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}