Zoom英会話クラス(金)

Zoom (金)
Written By Kristopher Matheson

Lesson Notes January 17, 2025 (FRIDAY ZOOM)

Words & Phrases

  • It was so cold outside that I put on my toque before going out.

    • In Canada, wearing a toque is common during the winter to keep warm.

  • We arrived 45 minutes late for our restaurant reservation.

  • The chef has one Michelin Star. I recommend going to this restaurant.

  • One of my favourite restaurants in Omotesando is called Smokehouse. It’s an BBQ restaurant.

  • We never go see movies in the theatre anymore. We always watch on Netflix, Disney+ and Apple TV+.

  • Kawasaki Art Centre (plays / has) interesting movies.

  • I had to take buses to Mitaka.

    • How long did it take by bus?

    • I had to (transfer / switch / change) buses at Chofu.

Pronunciation

  • Toque (noun) ( toʊk ) TOQUE

Appropriate Language

  • A “toque” is a close-fitting hat, often worn in winter; commonly used in Canadian English

Short Dialogues

A: I recommend going to this restaurant.
B: Was lunch affordable?
A: It was reasonable.

A: You should try this restaurant.
B: Is lunch expensive?
A: No, it’s pretty reasonable.

Kristopher Matheson

Hello, I'm Kristopher, a Canadian teaching English & photographer in Japan. I am primarily interested in urban environments and the people found there, as well as abstractionism in architecture and landscapes.

http://www.krismatheson.com
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