Zoom英会話クラス(火)

Zoom (火)
Written By Kristopher Matheson

Lesson Notes January 14, 2025 (TUESDAY ZOOM)

Words & Phrases

  • It looks like it’ll be a bit rainy while I’m in Portugal.

  • How was the weather when you visited Cape Roca?

  • Wildfires have broken out across parts of Los Angeles.

  • The tour group is kind of small, with only 13 people.

  • People grill sardines on the streets. (NOT charcoal)

  • I planned a trip to Portugal 20 years ago, but we had to cancel because my mother passed away. This is a make-up trip. (NOT This trip is a revenge trip)

  • The Prime Minister was travelling to secure benefits for the country.

    • Diplomatically he has had some missteps.

Pronunciation

  • Sardines (noun) ( sɑːˈdiːnz ) sar-DINES

Appropriate Language

  • “Missteps” refer to mistakes or wrong actions, often in a way that could lead to problems or setbacks

    • She learned from her missteps and did better on the next test.

    • The team made a few missteps, but they still won the game.

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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