Wednesday, October 27, 2010

House and Home

Play ground: A space for kids to play outside

Courtyard: A lawn with fountains and benches outside a building where people can sit

trash chute: A system for trash disposal

deadbolt lock: A kind of lock that is fastened from inside and does not have a key

fence: a wooden or metal railing that separates a house from the street

drive way: the path leading to garage

Screen door: a perepheral door in a house, usually to close the garage

shutters: wooden panels installed in front of the window to prevent wind

Storm door: a mesh door attached to the frnt door to prevent wind and dust

hedge: a structure made of plants that separates the house from the street

the pool was drained so that it doesnt capsize

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Food and eating habits

  • I dont care for broccoli. (I dont like it)
  • Coffee doesnt agree with me. (It makes me feel sick)
  • I am avoiding sugar.
  • I am crazy about seafood
  • I cant stand seafood
  • I am a big meat eater
  • I am a chocolate addict
  • I am a pizza lover
  • I am not crazy about meat
  • I dont care for bananas
  • I am not much of a pizza eater

  • Help yourself. (Dont be formal. Take what you like)
  • I'll pass on the chicken. (declining an offer)

  • Care for: Liking someone or something
  • Care for: Look after
  • Care about: being concerned about something or someone

Monday, September 6, 2010

beauty salon

I have a 1o’clock appointment for a haircut with suzy

I dont have an appointment but my hair is a mess. Is there any possibility for this afternoon?

Is Dora available for a cut some time this afternoon?

-       - I have a 7pm appointmnent for a ahaircut. But I need a mani too.  Would it be possible?
-       - If you come a bit earlier  we could do that
-      -  How much earlier?
-       - 6 pm.

How long will I have to wait?

Would it be possible that I have a haircut this afternoon?

Bad driving habits

·      Speeding
·      Tailgating
·      Honking your horn unnecessarily
·      Cutting off other drivers (suddenly changing lane and cutting off the driver on the other lane)
·      Not signaling
·      Weaving through traffic (continuously changing lanes and weaving through lanes)



WWe can climb to the top of the mountain today.

-       -we had an accident.
-      - I’m sorry. Was  anyone hurt?
-       -No we are ok.
-       -Was there much damage to the car?
-       -Yes, we need to change the headlights 

Monday, July 12, 2010

Cars

-Start the car

- start the engine

- turn on the radio

- turn on the lights

- turn on my computer

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Dates: Format

North America: Month/day/year

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Adjectives for describing movies

Romantic
Unforgettable
Funny/hilarious
Weird
Boring
Silly/ridiculous
Violent
Scary/frightening

Genre:
documentary
horror
comedy
musical