Lesson 6
Today’s lesson is 157 words.
Greetings
Hi everyone, I hope you guys are having a good week. On Monday, it was Presidents day in America. What’s your favorite holiday in your country?
News
Article 1: “China’s economy is growing faster now than before the pandemic”
Article 2: “Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny calls for protests after court orders him to be held for 30 days upon his return”
Sports
It hasn’t been officially announced yet, but word is spreading* that Japan might cancel the 2021 Olympics, which would be very sad and disappointing for all the athletes.
“Word is spreading” or “to spread the word” are idioms that mean to tell a lot of people a message.
Conversation
Questions to ask in a restaurant:
What are your specials of the night?
Can I please have the check?
How much tip should I leave? (Note: It is common in America to leave a tip of 15% or more to waiters. In Europe, it is very different! What is the tip culture like where you live? Post in the comments below!)
Writing Prompt
Prompt: Do you like cooking or baking? What are your favorite things to make? Describe your favorite recipe.
Group Discussion
What did you think of today’s lesson? Did you learn any vocabulary? Do you have grammar questions? Let us know below!