Lesson 1 part 2

English Lesson week 1 Clothes/Colours/Shopping

Vocabulary

Orange
blue
pink
green
yellow
purple

skirt
shirt
blouse
dress
pants
jacket
shoes

cheap / expensive

Language

Shop assistant "Can I help you?" "Would you like some help?"

I would like to buy a shirt / I would like to buy a blue shirt / I want to buy a shirt
How much are those black shoes / How much is that red skirt
Do you have these pants in green / Do you have those shoes in yellow

She wants to buy a pink dress / She is buying a pink dress / She bought a pink dress

It is really expensive / Do you have a cheaper one / How much does this cost?

Summer

It is really hot in Perth at the moment, today was 37 degrees. Lots of people want to go to the beach however they are worried about all the shark sightings lately.

During summer in Perth there are lots of concerts and festivals on. I went to one last weekend and it was really fun. It is called summerdayze and lots of international DJs played.

Next weekend I'm going to go to the beach so I can get a suntan!

New Years Eve

On New Years Eve I went to a fancy dress party at our friends house. I went as a fortune cookie. Everyone thought my outfit was really original. The garden was decorated with lanterns and it looked spectacular. We danced and drunk until the early hours of the morning. At mid night it is the custom for everyone to yell happy new year and kiss each other.


About 3.00 we wanted to go home but we couldn't get a taxi because it was too busy so we had to walk home. It took about an hour so I was so exhausted the next day. So far I have had a very good new year going to the beach and visiting my friends. Unlike in Japan we don't celebrate the new year with our families, it is a time to spend with friends and have a party!

Burlesque

Last night I went to my first Burlesque class with my room mate. It was really fun but a little bit embarrassing. We learnt how to walk and a few dance moves and also how to peel off a glove.

We had to get into groups and make up a routine and then perform it for the class. I felt really shy so next week I am going to have a few drinks before I go!

Shark Attack

A few days ago there was a shark attack in Western Australia less than an hour away from where I live. A man was snorkeling with his son when a shark attacked him. They haven't found his body yet.

On the other side of Australia there was a sighting of a great white shark. The shark circled some men that had been fishing and kayaking in the ocean. It bumped one man off his kayak into the water. Some other men on a nearby boat caught it on video. In the video (url below)you can hear one man yell out "how are your undies?" He thought the man must have been so scared he pooed himself!

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/blog/2008/dec/29/shark-australia-sydney-kayakers

New Years Eve

Today is 23 degrees and tomorrow is going to be just as hot for New Years Eve. I think I might go down the beach. I have to work tomorrow but new years day is a public holiday (national holiday).

Lots of people go to parties or have bbqs and watch the fireworks. I can't believe it is already 2009 time goes by so fast!

Christmas

For Christmas I went on a trip down south to Busselton. It is about 2 and 1/2 hours south of Perth. We stayed with some friends. I went to the beach everyday, played lawn bowls and board games and drank and ate way too much.

There were lots of people staying in the house so everyday there was something fun to do. The house is on a little farm and there is a curio shop (It is short for curiosity shop) and is full of coloured glass.

The weather was nice as it wasn't too hot. Usually Christmas day is very hot, sometimes more than 40 degrees.

We drove back to Perth yesterday and there was lots of traffic on the road. I am so tired today, I didn't want to wake up this morning.

Cards

Last night I went over to my sister's house for dinner. She cooked chicken pot pie and we read gossip magazines together. I made rice cakes wrapped in seaweed for my brother and sister to try. My sister really liked it but my brother hated it! He pulled funny faces.

After dinner we played card games. The teams were boys against girls. My sister and I lost to her boyfriend and our brother. I'm tired today because I stayd up too late.

The Beach

Yesterday it was 38 degrees celcius so I went to the beach. I couldn't stay inside my room because it was too hot and I don't have an airconditioner. There were lots of people and dogs at the beach.

When I cam home I had a shower because I was covered in sand! Then I had to vacum my car.

In the evening my friend and I bought fish and chips and watched the sun go down. It was beautiful.

Fashion Parade

Last Sunday my friend and I went to a fashion parade at the city hall. It was to promote a new designer and also a new fashion magazine. We drank champagne and talked to lots of people. All of the clothes were really beautiful and different.

Afterwards I went back to my friend's house and she made me noodles. We chatted to her roommate and his girlfriend. They are both really nice people. He is Australian and she is Thai.

Iron Man

Last weekend there was an Iron man competition and three of our friends competed. It took about 11 hours for them to complete the race which included a swim, ride and run. One of them had to pull out of the race because he felt too weak. It was fun to watch but some people got really sunburned.

Christmas Tree

When I went to my sister's house on Monday we put up the Christmas tree together. In Australia most people don't have a proper tree, they have a plastic one that they can pack away and use again. We don't have the right kind of weather for a real tree.

After we had put all of the decorations and lights on it, it looked really good. My sister's cat Tiger started pulling all of the decorations off straight away though. He is kind of naughty! He likes to sit under the tree in the dark.

Weather

The weather today is really unusual for this season. It is overcast but humid outside. It is always cold inside my building though. I can't wait to go home, work is so boring!

I have an appointment straight after work, then I can go home and relax. I am going to drink some wine with my friend and read a book.

New Puppy

On Saturday I went to visit my friend and see her new puppy. The puppy's name is Pikyla and she is so cute. She needed a bath though because her face was a bit grubby. She has lots of energy and ran around and around and bit me on the ankles.

After that I went to visit my sister and her boyfriend. When I got to their house I noticed a hole in the floor. When I asked my sister what had happened she said that Greg (her boyfriend) had fallen through floor. They have beautiful old polished floor boards in their house but I guess one of them must have gotten a bit weak over time. Poor Greg!

Slept in

This morning I overslept and was almost late for work. I usually wake up at 6.30 but I slept through my alarm clock (didn't hear it) and woke up at 7.20. I only had 20 minutes to get ready so I had to come to work with wet hair. I'm so sleepy.

Language Exchange

Yesterday I had my first language exchange. We met at a cafe in the city and talked for an hour and a half. I was a bit shy at first but it was good. He is from Tochige but lived in Tokyo. He is studying english at Tafe in Perth for one year.

60th Birthday Party

A few weeks ago it was my Dad's 60th Birthday. We had a fancy dress party for him and the theme was 70's disco inferno. Everyone looked really good. My Dad wore an afro wig and platform shoes and my brother wore really tight pink pants!

Check out the photos.

Friday - yay

I'm happy because it's Friday today! I had a boring meeting at work this morning I had to hide my yawn behind my notebook. I studied until late last night so had trouble waking up.

My housemate's cat pooed on the carpet in the night...ew gross! I hope she cleans it up asap!

Japanese Lesson

Last night I had a lesson with my Japanese teacher. Sometimes I feel really frustrated because I don't think my Japanese is improving. Anna-sensei said I need to study more often! I'm tired today!