Zoom英会話クラス(金)

August 16, 2024 (FRIDAY ZOOM)

Words & Phrases

• I can’t see any clouds here, it’s just overcast.

• I think this pianist will take part in next year's Chopin competition.

• A large group of people wanted him to autograph the CDs they bought.

• I went to the concert to listen to his music, not to look at him. A lot of younger women came only because he’s handsome.

• My friend tried to give me concert tickets, but since it was at night and I didn’t want to go, I turned them down.

• … I declined my friend’s offer.

• He looks like a scary guy, but he’s not really.

• "He’s different because he sells not only CDs but also t-shirts, folders, and other (merchandise / goods).”

• I’ll go see this concert tomorrow. (We typically use "see" to describe attending and experiencing a concert)

• There’s a convenience store close by. (“Close by” does not require an object)

• There’s a convenience store near here. (“Near” often requires an object to specify what it is near)

• We went sightseeing around Las Vegas instead of going gambling.

• Your video was (cutting in and out / stuttering), so I didn’t catch what you said. (= the video was lagging or having connection issues)

• What brought you to Vancouver?

• What made you choose Vancouver? (This question is more conversational than asking “why did you visit Vancouver?”)

Pronunciation

• Fahrenheit ( ˈfærənˌhaɪt ) FAR-en-heit

• Celsius ( sɛlsiəs ) CEL-si-us

Appropriacy

• When addressing a group of people it is appropriate to use “you”; this means “anybody” in general

• ”What did you do this morning?”

• “What did you all do this morning?” (“You all” is more conversational, and indicates you are speaking to anybody in a group)

• Autograph: An autograph is when a famous person writes their name on something, like a book, a photo, or a CD. People often ask for autographs as a special memory from someone they admire.

• Example: "I got the singer's autograph on my concert ticket!”

• Signature: A signature is when you write your name, usually in a formal way. People use signatures to sign important documents, like contracts or forms.

• Example: “I need your signature at the bottom of this form.”

• There’s a convenience store close by. (“Close by” does not require an object)

• There’s a convenience store near here. (“Near” often requires an object to specify what it is near)