Yamayuri 英会話クラス

August 2, 2024 (Yamayuri)

Words & Phrases

• Myths; a well known story which was made up in the past to explain natural events

• I’m reading a book about Greek myths, which I bought on impulse.

• Do you know the myth about the monster with snakes for hair?

• I’ve heard about my doppelgänger, but never ran into him. (Doppelgänger is your ghostly double or counterpart)

• At the Olympic Opening Ceremony they accidentally raised the Olympics flag upside down.

• What Olympics sports are you interested in?

• I watched an exciting judo event the other night.

• Sometimes while watching the games late at night I fell asleep.

• Pommel horse; a tall piece of gymnastics equipment

• I’ll catch the highlights on the morning news.

• Celine Dion was diagnosed with stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder.

• It causes stiffness and muscle spasms.

• She’s studying abroad and staying in a university dormitory.

Pronunciation

• Doppelgänger ( ˈdɒp(ə)lˌɡaŋə ) DOP-pel-GAN-ger