Lesson 7
Today’s lesson is 197 words.
Greetings
“Hello friends! How’s it going? Did you have a good day? Let us know below.
News
Article 1: Native Americans in the United States are excited that Joe Biden nominated Representative Deb Haaland of New Mexico to become the first Native American cabinet secretary. She can help improve the tense relationship between the U.S. government and American Indigenous peoples.
Travel
The Grand Canyon is a steep canyon that was carved by the Colorado River in Arizona over the course of millions of years. The canyon is 277 miles long and up to 18 miles wide. For thousands of years, Native Americans built settlements along the canyons and its many caves.
Conversation
Can you pronounce the following numbers:
164 - One hundred and sixty four
2,486 — Two thousand, four hundred and eighty six
103,478 - One hundred and three thousand, four hundred and seventy eight
1,500,000 - One million five hundred thousand
$2,374,906 - Two million three hundred and seventy four thousand, and nine hundred and six
In English, speakers often add the word “and” to separate numbers. In the United Kingdom, “and” is often used, whereas in the U.S. it can depend.
Writing Prompt
Prompt: Where would you like to travel and why?
Class Discussion
“What did you think of today’s lesson? Did you learn any new vocabulary? Do you have grammar questions? Let us know below!”