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Lesson Notes January 10, 2025 (FRIDAY ZOOM)

Words & Phrases

• I went to a shrine near Fuchu Station. (NOT the Fuchu Station)

• I went to a plant market at a shrine near the station.

• Have you been to the Boro Ichi Flea Market?

• The winds that cause wildfires around Los Angeles are called the Santa Ana winds.

• These are strong, dry winds that blow from the inland deserts towards the coast in winter.

• They can dry out vegetation and spread wildfires quickly.

• My husband was sick so he went to the doctor. After a couple of hours he couldn’t see the doctor.

• Telemedicine is becoming more and more common in Japan.

• Doctors use video calls to help diagnose patients and give medical advice.

Grammar

• When using greetings like “Happy New Year’s” or “Happy Birthday” we don’t use “a” or “the” because they are fixed phrases

• When refer to a specific event or time we need to use “a”

• I hope you have a happy New Year’s”

• Did you have a happy birthday last week?

Appropriate Language

• Flower market focuses on cut flowers, flower arrangements, and maybe flower seeds.

• Plant market is broader and includes a variety of plants, including flowers, shrubs, trees, vegetables, herbs and more

• A flea market is where people buy and sell used items, vintage goods, antiques and other second-hand items.

• Telemedicine is when doctors use technology, like phones or computers, to talk to or help patients without seeing them in person. It helps people get medical advice or treatment from a distance.