Yamayuri 英会話クラス

February 14, 2025 (Yamayuri)

Words & Phrases

• How is the doctor you’re seeing for your back trouble?

• How is Valentine’s Day celebrated in English?

• I’m grappling with a tough new project at work.

• My goal as a teacher is to help foster my students learning.

• His actions were not random; they were purposeful and well thought out.

• Did anyone show interest in joining our class?

• She might be interested in joining, but she seemed to be wavering.

• The area near the station is being redeveloped, after not being useful for decades.

• The grounds surrounding the historic building are quite beautiful.

• There was a lot of sand in the air yesterday.

• My upper dentures are partials.

• I thought my teeth would last my entire life, but not him having big problems with them.

• I had all of my wisdom teeth pulled out.

Grammar

Unlike shows a difference between two things.

• “Unlike school, there are no rules here.” (School has rules, but this place doesn’t.)

• “Unlike my brother, I don’t like coffee.” (My brother likes coffee, but I don’t.)

Unless means “if not.” It shows a condition.

• “You won’t improve unless you practise every day.” (If you don’t practise, you won’t improve.)

• “I won’t go unless you come with me.” (If you don’t come, I won’t go.)

If only shows a wish or regret.

• “If only I had more time, I could finish this project.” (I don’t have enough time, and I wish I did.)

• “If only she were here!” (I really wish she were here.)

Only if hows a strict condition.

• “You can go out only if you finish your homework.” (If you don’t finish your homework, you can’t go out.)

• “Only if you apologize will she forgive you.” (She will forgive you, but only if you say sorry.)

Appropriate Language

• “How’s the doctor treating your back?” (Smoother and more conversational)

• “How’s your back doctor?” (Casual and short)

• “How do you feel about the doctor you’re seeing for your back?” (More detailed)