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Lesson Notes October 15, 2024 (TUESDAY ZOOM)

Words & Phrases

  • I have an appointment on the 29th, before then it’s busy.

    • My ENT doesn't have the equipment to do a detailed examination.

    • This us just one of the problems of aging.

  • My centre of gravity feels off recently.

    • I feel like my balance point is off lately.

    • My sense of equilibrium feels a bit off these days.

    • I’ve been feeling less stable recently.

  • We do tai-chi underneath a wisteria (pergola / trellis).

    • A pergola is an arch or structure with a roof where climbing plants can be grown.

  • Have you tried doing an exercise program on TV or the radio?

  • The castle is no longer there, but we can see some of its remains.

  • Kochia has been in bloom, now it’s turning dark red.

    • Last year, I bought one kochia plant. Now, this year, I have about six of them. They are spreading in my garden.

  • My kitchen is now being renovated. It was getting old.

    • My kitchen is under renovation.

    • We are also getting window bars installed.

  • My new house will have an island in the kitchen.

    • We went to a showroom and saw kitchens.

    • Where did you go to see the showroom?

    • What colour are your cupboards going to be?

  • A lot of new houses have double or triple paned windows.

Pronunciation

  • Cupboards ( ˈkʌb.ɚdz ) KUHB-erd

Useful Websites

Daily haiku selections from around the world in English

https://mainichi.jp/english/haiku/

Easy English News using simple Lange and cover familiar topics

https://mainichi.jp/english/easy-japanese-news-in-translation/

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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