Zoom英会話クラス(金)
November 3, 2023 (FRIDAY ZOOM)
While playing tennis were you sweating?
When you played tennis, did you sweat?
It’s difficult to play tennis in the bright sun. (NOT brightening sun)
Consumer prices are skyrocketing around the country.
This is a good season to transplant some plants.
There are some buds on this tree, I’m looking forward to them becoming leaves.
Are the roses budding yet?
Centipedes give me the creeps.
Botanical art is intricate, you need patience since it’s often complex and detailed. (NOT botanical art is sensitive)
Next time, please show us your pictures. (= Polite request)
Next time, let us see your pictures. (= Casual request)
YouTube is an excellent resource for learning various hobbies and skills.
One woman in my computer class can draw beautiful pictures on her computer. (NOT can write beautiful picture)
When I’m using my pc to make Christmas and New Year’s card I need help from my kids. (“Need help” is better than “need support”)
We often use “support” when you help someone to succeed, or provide someone with money
Young people need the support of their parents to succeed in school. (= give emotional support and encouragement etc)
If we are going to do renovations, we will need some support from the bank. (= need monetary support)
She truly has a love of learning. When she starts a new hobby she always wants to continue learning more and more.
I scrolled through the agreement and finally clicked accept.
Vocabulary
Winter solstice; (noun) the time of the shortest day
Around December 22 in the northern hemisphere
Around June 21 in the souther hemisphere
Skyrocket; (verb) (of a price, rate, or amount) increase very steeply or rapidly
Transplant; (verb) repot a plant, or move plant to a new location
Stem; (noun) the main body or stalk of a plant or shrub
Bud
(Noun) a compact growth on a plant that develops into a leaf, flower, or shoot.
(Verb) (of a plant) form a bud
Give (someone) the creeps; (phrase) give a feeling of revulsion or fear in someone
Flowerpot; (noun) a container designed for planting and nurturing flowers
Flower container; (noun) a general term that can refer to any type of vessel used for holding or displaying flowers, not necessarily for plant growth
Intricate; (adj) means something is very detailed and complicated
Sensitive; (adj) means easily affected by things like touch, sound, or feelings
Draw; (verb) produce (a picture or diagram) by making lines and marks on paper, or digitally, with a pencil, pen etc
Write; (verb) mark (letters, words, or other symbols) on a surface, typically paper, with a pen, pencil etc
