Everyday activities

In the Dialogue lesson of this unit, you learned some new vocabulary related to everyday activities.
Can you think of at least three errands you have to run this week? Here’s a challenge for you: go on
the community page and share three errands you’re supposed to run this week. 

We’ll start and give you some examples.

I have to go grocery shopping this week. 

Then, I have to pick up my parents at the airport. Afterwards, I’ll drive them around town and act as
a guide, since it’s their first time here.

What about you, dear student? Time to practice! 

Linking words
This week’s Grammar 1 class brought you a hybrid lesson: linking words! Half grammar and half
vocabulary, the topic might seem intimidating at first, but as we always like to remind you, practice
is key! The more you see them, hear them and use them, the more comfortable with these words
you will become.

Now, let’s practice identifying what these linking words mean according to context and purpose.

A) We were starving, so we ordered Thai food.

B) The actor showed off his best qualities, namely, his quick wit and perfect timing.

C) Perhaps we can help you. You just need to tell us what’s going on.

D) Elle is not only a good teacher, but also an amazing musician.

(A) consequence

(D) addition

(C) doubt

(B) example

ANSWER: A, D, C, B

A) We were starving, so we ordered Thai food. - Here it expresses consequence

B) The actor showed off his best qualities, namely, his quick wit and perfect timing. - Here the
linking word is giving examples.
C) Perhaps we can help you, you just need to tell us what’s going on. - Here the linking word is
expressing doubt.

D) Elle is not only a good teacher, but also an amazing musician. - Here we have an idea of addition
going on.

Linking words
The second part of our Grammar combo was also about linking words, but this time we called it
something else: conjunctions. We’ve already mentioned them before, but here it is once again:
conjunctions, linking words, discourse markers…They’re all different names for the same thing.

Let’s practice identifying what type of conjunctions we have in the following sentences.

A) Unless you need help, do not call for the librarian. She’s really moody today.

B) Don’t worry about it! I can either call for an uber or Martin can give me a ride to the airport.

C) Helping you with the errands you have to run is no problem at all, as long as you don’t slack off.

D) She goes to the town library once or twice a week for she loves reading.

Coordinating: b D
Correlative: d B
Subordinating: a; c

Linking sounds
In this unit, the Pronunciation lesson focuses on linking sounds and how to recognize them.
Understanding the difference between patterns can greatly improve your comprehension skills, isn’t
that great?

Let’s practice identifying those sounds, as well as pronouncing them.

1) Consonant sound + vowel sound = linked

2) Vowel sound + vowel sound = linked

3) Same consonant sound + same consonant sound = linked

(1) One evening, I was walking down the street when I heard this strange noise.

(3) The glass is half full, drink it all up.

(2) Who is it at this time at night? That’s kinda rude.

Phrasal verbs

In this week’s Phrasal verbs lesson, we learned a lot about phrasal verbs related to paying for things.

Match the phrasal verbs to their correct definitions.

A) Is it okay if you pick up the bill this time? I forgot my credit card at home.

B) I’ve been saving up for a year now, so I hope to be able to buy a new car within the next few
months.

C) After the pandemic, music festivals are selling-out really fast.

D) As long as I have a roof over my head, I suppose I can get by without any problems.

(B) To set aside an amount of money, generally for a specific reason.

(C) To sell the entire stock of a certain product.

(D) To have enough money or resources to live, although not very comfortably.

(A) To get, collect or buy something.

ANSWER: B, C, D, A

Shopping abroad
In this week’s English Abroad vlog, teacher Kally talked about grocery shopping in another country.
It was really fun to say the least, wasn’t it? Well, keep that in mind because right now we’re about
to propose a challenge.

Go online and search three items commonly available in a foreign country that are not usual in your
own country.

Oh, and don’t forget to talk about it and explain why you find it so unusual. Record yourself while
you’re at it.

Answer

Here are the rubrics you must check when rating yourself.
Delivery: Consistent pronunciation, stress, and intonation.

Accuracy: Range and control of grammar and vocabulary.

Fluency: Response is mostly coherent and sustained and conveys relevant ideas/information.

Have fun, and see you next time!