11.11_Four Seasons_Winter Wonderland_Too and Neither

❄️ Winter Wonderland

Grammar: Too and Neither — Expressing Agreement

We use too and neither to agree with someone’s opinion or feeling.

 Grammar Focus

1️⃣ Too – to agree with a positive statement

→ I love snowy days. → Me too!
→ She’s excited about Christmas. → I am too!

✅ Form:
Subject + auxiliary verb + too
→ I am too. / She does too. / They can too.

2️⃣ Neither – to agree with a negative statement

→ I don’t like freezing rain. → Me neither!
→ He isn’t going skiing this year. → Neither am I.

✅ Form:
Neither + auxiliary verb + subject
→ Neither do I. / Neither can we. / Neither did she.

⚡ Remember:
• Too = agree with a positive statement
• Neither = agree with a negative statement
• The auxiliary verb must match the first sentence (am / do / did / will / can, etc.)

 Grammar Practice (5 minutes)

Complete the sentences with too or neither.

1. I love hot chocolate. → __________
2. I don’t like driving on icy roads. → __________
3. I’m staying home this weekend. → __________
4. I can’t stand the cold wind. → __________
5. I went skiing last winter. → __________

 Vocabulary – Winter Feelings

Word / Phrase

Pronunciation

Slovak Translation

chilly

/ˈtʃɪl.i/

chladný

snowy

/ˈsnəʊ.i/

zasnežený

frost

/frɒst/

mráz

fireplace

/ˈfaɪə.pleɪs/

krb

blanket

/ˈblæŋ.kɪt/

deka

mittens

/ˈmɪt.ənz/

palčiaky

ice skating

/ˈaɪs ˌskeɪ.tɪŋ/

korčuľovanie

Christmas market

/ˈkrɪs.məs ˌmɑː.kɪt/

vianočné trhy

snowflake

/ˈsnəʊ.fleɪk/

snehová vločka

hot chocolate

/ˌhɒt ˈtʃɒk.lət/

horúca čokoláda

💬 Conversation – Winter Talk

What’s your favorite thing to do on a snowy day?
→ I love going sledding with my friends or building a snowman in the garden. It’s so much fun!

Do you like winter holidays?
→ Yes, I do! I love Christmas time — the lights, the decorations, and spending time with my family.

I don’t enjoy shoveling snow. What about you?
→ Me neither! It’s so cold and my hands always freeze. I’d rather stay inside with a cup of tea.

What do you usually drink to stay warm in winter?
→ I usually drink hot chocolate or tea with honey and lemon. Sometimes I make mulled wine with my parents.

Do you visit Christmas markets?
→ Yes, every year! I love the smell of cinnamon and roasted nuts, and I always buy some handmade gifts.

What kind of clothes do you wear when it’s freezing outside?
→ I wear a thick winter coat, scarf, wool hat, and warm mittens. Sometimes I put on two pairs of socks!

Do you like skiing or snowboarding?
→ Yes, I really like skiing. I go to the mountains with my family every winter holiday.

What’s your favorite winter song or movie?
→ My favorite song is “Let It Snow,” and I always watch Home Alone every Christmas.

Have you ever built an igloo or snow fort?
→ Yes, when I was little! My friends and I built a big snow fort in the park. It was amazing.

What’s your favorite winter memory?
→ Playing outside during a snowstorm and coming home to drink hot cocoa by the fireplace. It felt so cozy!

 

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