Yamayuri 英会話クラス

October 25, 2024 (Yamayuri)

Words & Phrases

• Have you been rehearsing for your (performance / gig)?

• The trains are delayed, so I had to rush here to make it in time.

• There was a fatal accident at a nearby station. The police were investigating, making the delay longer.

• Some flowers are blooming out of season.

• Hens are laying less eggs because of summer fatigue.

• Roosters crow early in the morning.

• The arm with the flu shot was slightly swollen with a dull ache.

• Have you ever been hospitalized?

• My brothers and I take turns staying over at my mother’s house.

• I don’t want to go to Shibuya, because it’s always crowded.

• I usually check a restaurant’s reviews before going.

• The reservation system asked for the purpose of our visit. We didn’t have a birthday or anniversary, so we just said ‘lunch with friends.’

• The cafe is closed Sunday and Monday.

• The cafe closes at 5pm every day.

Appropriacy

• Old age home: Often a general term, used in some regions to refer to a place where elderly people live and receive basic care. It’s not as common in everyday English as the other terms.

• Retirement home: A residence for people who are typically able to live independently but want to live in a community with other retirees. They may have some services like meals and recreational activities but usually don’t provide medical care.

• Nursing home: A facility where elderly people who need medical assistance and daily care live. Nursing homes provide a higher level of care, including medical attention and help with daily activities.