Showing posts with label vocabulary. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vocabulary. Show all posts

Friday, September 30, 2022

Money Idioms and Expressions

Video 1

Watch this video to learn money idioms and expressions.



Video Questions

1. What costs "an arm and a leg" in the United States?

2. How did you "make ends meet" in your native country?

3. Are you a "penny pincher"? Why or why not?

Friday, September 23, 2022

Stores and Malls Vocabulary

Video 1

Watch this video and learn about the different types of stores.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/Cq3zKD_Dx64

Video 1 Questions

1. Which type of store could you find a hammer

2. Which type of store could you find food for a dog or cat?

3. Which type of store could you find a book to study English?

4. Which type of store could you find used clothing or items?

5. Which types of stores have you visited in Boise?

Video 2

Watch this video and learn about American malls!

Video Link: https://youtu.be/2ib3_TBZGkU

Video 2 Questions

1. Have you visited the Boise Mall yet?

2. Have you been to The Village in Meridian?

3. What is the most common type of store in a mall?

4. Can you get your hair cut at the mall?

5. Which store can you find video games?

Video 3

Watch this video and learn about convenience stores!

Video Link: https://youtu.be/iEo-MYcZejI

Video 3 Questions

1. What does 24/7 mean?

2. Where can you find convenience stores in Boise?

3. What is the name of the convenience store closest to your home?

4. Tell me 3 different types of items you can find in a convenience store.

5. What do you like to buy at the convenience store?

Thursday, September 22, 2022

U.S. Currency

 Here are some videos about money in the U.S.

Video 1

Learn about coins and bills in the U.S.

Stop the video and count the money.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/abuAXaYWCig

Video 2

Learn about coins and coin machines.

Learn how to ask for change.



Practice Quizzes

Go to these websites to practice money and prices.



Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Vocabulary Practice - Food

Video 1

Watch this video to learn English vocabulary and expressions about food.



Video 1 Questions

Answer these questions in complete sentences and send me your answers. You can type your answers or send me a voice memo.

1. Do you have a "sweet tooth"? What is your favorite dessert? 

2. Are you a "picky eater" or a "foodie"?

3. Do you have any food or dietary restrictions?

Video 2

Watch this video to learn idioms about food. 



Video 2 Questions

Complete the sentences using one of the idioms from the video.

1. Considering how often that car breaks down, I think I bought a _____ from the dealership.

2. Tickets to see the new Batman movie are _____! Everyone wants to see it!

3. It's a long story. ______, I didn't go to school because I missed the bus.

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Vocabulary Review: Boise Activities

Vocabulary Practice

Look at these words. Do you know the meaning? 

Write the meaning next to each word in your notebook. 

If you don't know the meaning please use this dictionary: 

https://www.britannica.com/dictionary

Take a photo of your answers and send them to me in a private message in WhatsApp.

Floating the River

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Vocabulary Word

Meaning and Example Sentence

1

catch 

(definition 18)

 Def:

Ex. Catch the shuttle

2

shuttle

 Def: 

Ex. Catch the shuttle.

3

life jacket

 Def:

Ex. Put on your life jacket.

4

head (verb) (definition 2)

 Def: 

Ex. Head to the river.

5

avoid               

 Def:

Ex. Avoid hitting trees.

6

debris

(definition 2)

Def:

Ex. Avoid hitting debris.

River Safety

7

suitably

Def:

Ex. Wear a life jacket that fits you suitably.

8

current

noun - def 2

Def:

Ex. The current can pull you into the debris, so float in the middle.

9

prohibited

 

Def:

Ex. Alcohol is prohibited on the Boise River.

 Hike to Table Rock

10

take

(definition 18)

Def:

Ex. Take the Table Rock trailhead.

11

trailhead

Def:

Ex. Take the Table Rock trailhead.

Hiking Safety

12

hiking

Def:

Ex. I like to go hiking in Idaho.

13

route

Def:

Ex. Choose an easy route when you are hiking.

14

set out

 

Def:

Ex. Check the weather before you set out.

15

hit the trail

 

Def:

Ex. Before you hit the trail, let somebody know where you are going.

Monday, April 11, 2022

Vocabulary Review: Community Resources

Vocabulary Practice

Look at these words. Do you know the meaning? 

Write the meaning next to each word in your notebook. 

If you don't know the meaning please use this dictionary: 

https://www.merriam-webster.com/

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Vocabulary Word

Meaning

1

interfaith            

 

2

sanctuary (definition #2-a-1)

 

3

shelter (definition #1-b)

 

4

dormitory (dorm for short)

 

5

hospitable

 

6

first come first serve

 

7

congregate

 

8

log (noun definition #4)

 

9

secure

 

10

advocates

 

11

prevent

 

12

hotline (definition #2)

 

13

uptick

 

14

last resort

 

15

drawback (definition #2)

 

Take a photo of your answers and send them to me in a private message in WhatsApp.

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Vocabulary Review: Getting Stopped by the Police

Vocabulary Practice

Look at these words. Do you know the meaning? 

Write the meaning next to each word in your notebook. 

If you don't know the meaning please use this dictionary: 

https://www.britannica.com/dictionary

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Vocabulary Word

Meaning

1

speeding

 

2

distracted

 

3

violations

 

4

tailgating

 

5

ACLU

 

6

remain

 

7

refuse

 

8

calmly

 

9

pull over

 

10

provide

 

11

resist

 

12

obstruct

 

13

warrant

 

14

civil rights

 

15

memorize

 

Take a photo of your answers and send them to me in a private message in WhatsApp.

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Transportation

 Video 1: Talking about Transportation

Video 1 Link: https://youtu.be/vNisbMMzn24

Video 2: Useful Phrasal Verbs for Travel

Video 2 Link: https://youtu.be/bNgCN3OPuIM

Practice Quizzes

Quiz 1

Quiz 2