Zoom英会話クラス(火)

Lesson Notes March 19, 2024 (TUESDAY ZOOM)

• This ticket allows the rider to use any passenger train, except Shinkansen or other special trains.

• It was very windy yesterday. (NOT strong windy)

• There was a strong wind yesterday.

• The wind was attacking me while walking back home.

• There are beautiful trees planted along the road on the coast.

• There are no direct trains to Shizuoka, you need to switch at Atami station.

• The shirt I bought was missing a button, so I brought it back to switch it for a new one.

• Can I switch seats with you?

• I only stock alcohol and cat snacks in the house. (= verb)

• I have a stock of alcohol in my liquor cabinet. (= noun)

• I had some nibbles with my wine last night.

• Do we have any nibbles? I could use something light to eat.

• The kitten was nibbling on the pillowcase.

• Who nibbled on my piece of cake?

Vocabulary

• Switch; can be used to mean “transfer” when talking about trains

• In other cases it can mean “exchange”, “change”

• Stock; (verb / noun) supply of something for future use

• Nibbles; (informal noun) small savoury casual snacks that are often enjoyed with drinks

• Nibble; (verb) take small bites out of

• Litter tray / litter box; used by pets for going to the toilet

Compare Renovate & Restore

• Renovate; update or improve the appearance, functionality, or structure of a building

• A house might be renovated by installing new flooring, painting the walls, updating the kitchen, or adding new fixtures.

• Restore; return a building to its original or former condition

• An old historic building might undergo restoration to repair damaged facades, restore original woodwork, or recreate period-specific details like moldings or windows.