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Lesson Notes February 14, 2025 (FRIDAY ZOOM)

Words & Phrases

• It’s really difficult to control the temperature of chocolate.

• Today is Valentine’s Day? I didn’t even realize!

• There are various clinics in this medical complex.

• There’s a medical centre with several clinics.

• The government says everyone should have a family doctor. (NOT a home doctor)

• If the sinkhole isn’t repaired, it’ll become larger. (NOT more larger)

• It could become much larger.

• Japan’s sewer system covers around 490,000 km, which is like 12 trips around the Earth.

• Sewage gas can be dangerous if it’s trapped in a poorly ventilated area.

• He’s a forward thinker.

• His host father, who’s a chef, made him Japanese curry.

• The study-abroad agency told him he shouldn’t text his family too much.

• This might be the case, rather than “he can’t text his family”

Appropriate Language

• “Wait, it’s Valentine’s Day today? I had no idea!” (More conversational)

• The government recommends that everyone have a primary care doctor.” (More precise)

• “He’s always thinking ahead.” (More natural)

• “He’s good at anticipating future trends.” (More descriptive)

You can use “host” in a similar way to describe family members or people who accommodate guests.

• Host family

• “I still keep in touch with my host family from my exchange program.

• Host parents

• “My host parents took me on a road trip last weekend.”

• Host mother

• “His host mother taught him how to cook local dishes.”

• Host brother/sister

• “My host brother introduced me to his friends at school.”