Everyday English
Name a place in town where you might need to get directions to
What is the supermarket, theater, post office, museum, etc.
"My cat is eating a lot of catfood."
Give an example of one of the phrases we learned this week in a sentence:
roomie, have a blast, slowpoke, hit the books, speak of the devil, etc.
"Man, my roommate is always running tardy lately. Oh, speak of the devil, there's my roomie right now! (to roommate) Ready to hit the books, slowpoke?"
Explain a similarity between Halloween and the Day of the Dead
They both involve skeletons, and the dead, though the feeling around it isn't spooky or creepy, like Halloween is.
How do families try to encourage the souls of dead young people to return to visit?
They leave out sweets, candy, nuts, and sugar skulls to entice them to return.
What's another way that you can say: "I understand."
"I've got it."
"All clear."
"Understood."
"Crystal clear."
Give an example of a non-action verb (= no movement involved), one that cannot be used in the present progressive.
Example: to have, to like, to know, to be; example:
"She is being very mean today." ...nope
better to say "She is acting mean today, or "She is mean today."
What does "music to one's ears" mean?
It means something that they are excited to hear about. Example: "Wait, BYU won their recent volleyball match! That's music to my ears!"
Name a difference between Halloween and Dia de los Muertos
Day of the dead focuses on remembering family members, a lot like memorial day. They leave food offerings for their family members, and especially sugar skulls, marigolds, etc.
When do people say "speak of the Devil."
It has to do with a superstition that, if you speak about Satan, then he will appear. Thus, when you are talking about someone, and they show up, it seems a bit eerie.
How can you apologize? Give an example; for instance, if someone were to ask "Do you know where the paleontology museum is?", how might you respond if you are not sure / don't know?
"I'm afraid I don't know."
"Sorry, I wish I knew."
"Uh oh...I do not know. Sorry."
"I apologize, but I cannot help you."
etc.
Give an example of a time marker which is often used to indicate the present progressive:
Examples:
right now - "Sorry, I cannot help you right now."
now - "I am leaving the house now...bye!"
nowadays - "Nowadays, I am working at RC Willey."
at the moment
at this time
currently, etc.
What does your friend mean when they say "I think the world of your dad, I hope he wins the contest!"
They mean that they really think highly / like your dad.
What do Mexicans believe happens every year on the Day of the Dead?
They believe that the souls of those who have passed on return to visit their homes / families.
"You can't miss it" means