Friday, April 29, 2022

Phrasal Verbs - Food and Containers

Video 1

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

Video 1 Questions

Answer the questions below. Try using the phrasal verb in your answer.

1) What is a phrasal verb?

2) Is there any food you don't like and always pick out of your meal?

3) What do you like to snack on when you watch TV?

4) When do you usually pig out?

5) What do you currently live on?

6) What do you need to cut down on?

7) Do you prefer eating out or ordering in?

Video 2

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

Video 2 Practice

Write the correct phrasal verbs in sentences below.

twist off

flip up

peel off

bust into

take off

pop open

pump out

crack open

  1. __________________ a bag of chips of you are very hungry.
  2. __________________ the container.
  3. _________________ the top of a cup of yogurt.
  4. _________________ the cap of a marker.
  5. __________________ the lid to open a bottle of ketchup.
  6.  __________________ a can of soda.
  7. __________________ some soap onto your hand.
  8. __________________ the cap to open a bottle of soda.

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

Hiking in Boise

 Video 1: Hike to Table Rock (2:28)


Video 1 Questions

1. What time of day did this person go on a hike?

2. What would you prefer? An early morning hike to see a sunrise or a late evening hike to see a sunset? Why?

3. How long is the hike to Table Rock from the bottom of the mountain?

Video 2: Hiking Safety (2:40)

Video 2 Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bgu3db72lMw

Video 2 Questions

Describe 5 safety tips for hiking from the video.

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.

Thursday, April 7, 2022

Conversation Practice

"Going to" Questions

Question Set 1

1) Introduce Yourself. Ask each other questions.

2) What are you going to do after this class?

3) Where are you going to go for your next vacation?

4) Are you going to meet anyone this weekend?

5) Tomorrow, the weather will be nice. Are you going to go anywhere? 

6) What show are you going to watch next?

7) What’s the next big decision you’re going to make?

8) Where in the world are you going to travel in the future?

9) Are you going to play any video games later today?

10) Are you going to go outside later today?

Question Set 2

1) What hairstyle or fashion trend are you going to try next?

2) What are you going to have for lunch / dinner?

3) What are you going to do on your next birthday?

4) How are you going to get better at speaking English?

5) Who are you going to text or send an e-mail to today?

6) What are you going to buy next?

7) What are you going to do when your English has improved?

8) Are you going to be attending college in the future? What do you hope to study?

9) When are you going to stop studying English?

10) Where will you be looking for work?

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.