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My Long Message in a WeChat Group
This video reminds me of when I was scammed several times a few years ago.
One time I was at work, and I suddenly received a phone call. A guy asked me in a very murderous tongue, "Are you Jack?" I said, "Is there anything wrong?" He said, "You may have done something immoral. My friends in the underworld asked me to screw you up. You know, we have no grudges. I don't want to kick your ass. Do you know what you should do to settle the case?" I said, "Who are you?" He said, "I am Sun Laosi, from the northeast." I said, "Sorry, you might have called the wrong number. I am not Jack." He said, "Don't play tricks with me, you know who you are, and what bad things you have done. If you are not being honest, you have to watch out for your hands and legs!" I said, "Sorry, you are really calling the wrong person." He said, "okay, from now on, Jack, you should be very careful about your safety when you ever step out of your door. You should never be caught by my underworld brothers!"
I also received scam calls from "courts" and "Public Security Bureaus", as well as scam messages.
After I started learning English, I downloaded several English learning apps where I also encountered many scammers.
Fortunately, I have the born-with intuition that I can identify scammers by taking with them for several minutes.
April 11, 2023
Comida para la semana
Este fin de semana hice tres platos principales. Hice un plato con pollo, tortillas, y queso, similar a una cazuela. También hice chile con frijoles, carnes molida, y tomates. También hice un plato similar a la comida cajun con salchichas, papas, maíz, y camarónes. Mi esposo y yo usualmente comer la comida toda la semana.
April 11, 2023
April 10, 2023
Challenges in friends conversations
Actually, talking with friends from others countries is been so exhausted because I feel that they can´t understand what I'm saying. Also, It´s been kind of hard to find topics that we can talk. But sometimes when we meet we can talk about our lives lately, and how our families are been so far. We also talk about what we would like to do in the future. It is a challenge create conversation with new people with a different culture.
April 10, 2023
Pratique - phrases conditionnelles
Si je toujours fait les films psychologiques, mon portfolio n'aura pas beaucoup de varieté.
J'aime regarder les films avec ma famille, sans ma famille, si je regard un film je n'aime pas autant.
Si j'était riche, j'aurais plus de l'argent.
S'il avait prise un Advil, il ne serrait pas souffri.
Si on donne quelque chose à toi, donne-le-moi !
April 10, 2023
Ich wohne so
Ich wohne in der Stadt. Ich bin eine Studentin. Eine Wohnung in der Stadt ist sehr teuer. Ich wohne in eine Wohngemeinschaft mit vier Mitbewohnerinnen. Wir teilen uns die Miete. Sie sind meist nett aber wir sind nicht Freunde, nur Bekannte. Es gibt drei Zimmer. Die Heizung ist oft kaputt. Wir haben keinen Balkon. Wir haben ein Garage. Ich liebe die Natur aber ich möchte nicht auf dem Land leben. Ich habe nie in ein Haus gelebt. Vielleicht will ich in Zukunft in ein Haus mit einen Garten wohnen.
April 10, 2023
How to Make People Angry - 無残 / Brutality
To begin with, I think I should start with the most iconic and popular technique, 無残 (むざん), which is famous for "Card Crush".
It's a simple technique where you crush a business card in the most brutal way possible just after receiving it.
The professor executes this technique hilariously, with a long pause.
The reaction from the host is also important.
She stares at him with a cold eye instead of laughing.
This kind of awkwardness reminds me of The Office UK.
Check out the related link in the note section below.
April 10, 2023
Travailler pendant la nuit
Aujourd'hui je m'a réveillé a 1200hrs a l'après midi. C'était si tard parce que je travaillais jusqu'à 0600hrs du matin. J'ai la même routine cette nuit mais j'espere que la situation deviendra plus facile. Je n'ai jamais travailler pendant la nuit avant donc c'était une shock quand j'en ai commencé. Mais je suis sur que le plupart des gens ferait cette routine si il y a un payment qui suffit. Et de plus, pendant la nuit il et assez calme donc ça nous donnons une chance pour écrire le français pour pratiquer !
April 10, 2023
April 10, 2023
Writing Challenge, Day 191
Today is day 191 of my daily English writing challenge. Yesterday , I sopke with my friend over Skype but we did not hear each other because the internet was so bad. Although this problem we spoke by wrote down during our conversation or our one hour.
I was so delighted to see my friend over Skype because I have not see him for a while.
April 10, 2023
Italia: paese ricco di contraddizioni
Il testo “Italia: paese ricco di contraddizioni“ è scritto dal Michael Pohle e tratta di un conflitto dal Nord e Sud d’Italia.
La disuguaglianza regionale è un grande problema che influenza alla relazione tra le due regione. Il tasso si disoccupazione nel Sud è tre volte più grande che questa al Nord. Due dai tre persone che emigrano a causa della disoccupazione lasciano il Sud d’Italia. Al Sud abitano il 37 per cento della popolazione italiana, ma la prestazione fa solo il 25 per cento al PIL. In questo senso Nord è più produttivo dal Sud.
Il divario non sembra a diminuire. A questa causa i due regione, più precisamente queste partite, vogliono separarsi e formare le regione autonome.
Economisti e sociologi cercano una possibilità per Sud, per esempio a combattere il problema con la mafia.
April 10, 2023
Word Practice 8.4
I'd like to speak English more naturally and not the kind of English you would find in a textbook. Please correct me so that I can sound like a native. 🙇♂️
It's alright even if you change an entire sentence!!
36 "He"
He is
He was
He has
彼は昔の武勇伝をずっと語っていた。
He often brag about his past exploits.
37 "Become"
Became become becomes
He became famous.
It became taller than me.
After graduation, I became interested in reading.
What became of him?（彼はどうなったのだろうか。）
38 "ill"
worse, worst
I heard she is ill in the hospital.
Do you feel ill?
体調が悪いんですか？
She actually never gets ill.
彼女は本当に病気になったことがない。
She became mentally ill. And killed herself.
It's ill manner”「無作法
39 "during"
during は前置詞で、後ろには「具体的な出来事」の定冠詞や指示代名詞のついた名詞、ingはテストではしない。
I fell asleep during the movie.（上映中に寝てしまいました。）
What's the temperature like during summer?
（夏の間の気温はどのくらいですか）
I don't want to use the train during the morning hours because it's deadly crowded.
April 10, 2023
Word Practice 8.3
I'd like to speak English more naturally and not the kind of English you would find in a textbook. Please correct me so that I can sound like a native. 🙇♂️
It's alright even if you change an entire sentence!!
30 Been
そこに行ってみたいなとずっと思っていた。
I’ve been meaning to check it out.
「I’ve been there.」は「私も経験者だから君の気持ちが分かるよ」
たぶんそれ史上初のことだね！（誰もやったことがないことだ）
Maybe, it's never been done before!
It’s been raining.（最近、雨が多いね）
I’ve been eating ready-to-eat food.（最近、出来合いが多い）
最近、それ観まくってます。
I've been binge-watching it.
31 Popular
More popular most popular
Is that popular in your country too?
それ君の国でも人気？
He's really popular with the ladies in Japan.
この場合womenより→ladiesというのが一般。
女性の場合、逆に→She's popular with the menとあまり言わない（なぜか！）
モテ女性なら
→Guys really like her
What are the most popular sports in your country?
It is somewhat popular.
（そこそこ人気がある）
32 Among
It is popular among teens, especially girls.
The differences in culture among countries are great.
世界の文化は大分違います。
Amongの後は複数形一つの単語を使うことが多い。After "Among," a single plural word is often used.
33 student
Students
I want to pay off my student loan as soon as possible.
I remembered my school days.
学生の頃を思い出した。
Are you an international student?
留学生ですか？
Japan has recently increased in student entrepreneurs.
Did you often use the student discount?
34 For
I've been studying English for about two years.
私は中二病だった。だからわかる。彼も同じだ
I was too cool for school. So I can tell. So is he.
A：I'm sorry.
B：Why? For what?
こう言っても意味はないかもしれないけど、君はとてもいい人だよ
For what it’s worth, I think you're very nice person.
What do you want a new suit for?
何用のスーツ？
For me, this is the best.
I’m for your plan.
賛成です。
Not bad for a Monday.
月曜にしては悪くないよ。
That’s for sure.
間違いないね。
I'll send it to you tomorrow for sure.
明日必ず送るよ
35 Year
Years
新年の抱負は何ですか？
What's your New Year's resolution?
year before last
一昨年
year after next
再来年
year by year
年々
I started about two years ago.
How was your last year?
The previous year was nothing special.
Wishing you all the best in the new year.（新年があなたにとっていい１年になりますように
I didn’t do anything for this new year’s.（今年の大晦日は特に何もしなかった
new year（新年）」「new year’s（大晦日
I watch it about twice a year.
in less than a year（１年も経たないうちに
April 10, 2023
Word Practice 8.2
I'd like to speak English more naturally and not the kind of English you would find in a textbook. Please correct me so that I can sound like a native. 🙇♂️
It's alright even if you change an entire sentence!!
23 "world"
Worlds
I don't think we will ever achieve world peace. But I believe it is possible to bring it closer.
You’ve changed my world
Have you ever thought of wanting to travel around the world?
Sorry. I'm off in my own little world.
ごめん。自分の世界に入ってた。
You got the best of both worlds.
いいとこ取りしたね！
The world is your oyster
* あなたの可能性は無限大
There’s a world of difference between saying and doing.
24 "round"
Rounded rounds rounder more round, roundest 又は most round)
Should I round up?
四捨五入した方がいい？
Are round things cute, right?
丸いものって可愛いよね？
I think they are open year-round
多分あそこは一年無休だったと思う
How much cheaper is this round-trip ticket?
この往復チケットはどのくらい安くなりますか？
He passes the hat round to help his country's starving people.
彼は飢餓に苦しむ自国のために寄付を集めてる
Bad rumor makes the rounds quickly, right?
悪い噂ってすぐ広まるよね？
Let’s make it a round figure.
キリのいい数字にしよう。
In Japan, when you tell a scary story, we sit round. Is it the same in your country?
Get a round of drinks for everyone, please.
人数分の飲み物買ってきて。
25 Several
何度か電話したが、連絡が取れなかったんだよ。
I called several times, but couldn’t get hold of you.
I've only been studying for several months.
26 Were
You were
They were
We were
何の話をしていたっけ？
Where were we?
27 Afraid
I'm afraid I have to tell you something.
残念ですが、お伝えしなければならないことがあります。
I was afraid of disappointing the people who believe in me. （私を信じてくれる人々を失望させるのではないか不安になってた
I'm afraid I'm going to fall in love with you
君に恋をしてしまいそうで怖い
I‘m afraid to swim. Because my bald spot stands out.
泳ぐのが怖いんです。ハゲが目立つから。
I'm afraid you have the wrong number.
: 電話番号をお間違いのようですが。
A: Are we late?
A: 我々は遅刻ですか？
B: I'm afraid so.
B: 残念ながらそのようです。
28 Doctor
Doctors
Did go see a doctor? If not yet, you should!
He's a machine doctor.
彼は機械博士です。機械のお医者さん
I had the doctor look at it.
医者に診てもらったよ。
29 Mr.
Mr. Cool
落ち着いた人
Mr. Perfect
完全無欠の［何でも完璧にこなす］男性
Don't you think he's a Mr. right?
あなたは彼を理想の男性と思わないの？
April 10, 2023
Word Practice 8
I'd like to speak English more naturally and not the kind of English you would find in a textbook. Please correct me so that I can sound like a native. 🙇♂️
It's alright even if you change an entire sentence!!
20 In
I was born in Chiba in 1997.
I think the best weather here is in October to me.
You are the most gorgeous woman in the world.
Good for you. You have a good friend. In me.
良かったね。君は僕という友達を持っているよ
21 "Of"
That's one of my favorites!
I'm looking for a different color of this.
B: What about a glass of beer? 単位
A: I'm okay.
I think my advice is of no use, but thank yot for listening. 性質
It’s five of three. 時刻
3時5分前だ。
It is kind of you to help me. 性質の主体
22 "That"
Those
A: That'll do for now, thank you.
A: ひとまずそれで十分です。ありがとう。
That’s what I meant.
That's just what I needed after a tough week.
That's what I thought.
That's why I want to change.
Omg. That's where I've wanted to go!
It’s not that cold! そんなに寒くないよ！
That being said
→「そうは言っても / というわけで」
What am I gonna do... the more I get to know you, the more I like you.
To be honest, the fact that you were so kind was surprising.
・The documentary that I saw last night was really good.
1. My English school that is located in Irvine will be closed on Obon week.（アーバインに位置する私の英会話学校は、お盆の週お休みをします。）複数ある
2. My English school, which is located in Irvine, will be closed on Obon week.一つだけ。
Tom is a university student that lives in Osaka. 主格は省略不可
That she's popular is obvious.
① The idea of her being popular has already been mentioned or is under discussion, and
② you want to sound unusually literary or academic in the way you speak.
A=B
The most important point is that I'll try as hard as I can .
同格
The rumor that she is lying is true.
I'm such a coward that I rarely take a risk.
Everyone is so tall that they can touch the ceiling.
She overslept, so she missed the train.結果
I should think carefully so I wouldn't fail. 目的
Both so(such) and that may be omitted.
Each of the four conjunctions, (1) that, (2) so that, (3) so as, and (4) so, all perform the same function.
April 10, 2023
Word Practice 7.3
I'd like to speak English more naturally and not the kind of English you would find in a textbook. Please correct me so that I can sound like a native. 🙇♂️
It's alright even if you change an entire sentence!!
17. To
朝起きたらいい知らせが待っていた。
I woke up to some good news.
I want to travel to America.
My dream is to eliminate putting animals down.
I have many things to do.
I'll work hard to buy this.
It’s fun to do it for me.
【It～to構文を使うとよいパターンまとめ】
Forの後に来る語とThatの主語が一致するとき
It was surprising for me to pass the entrance exam.
「楽しさ」を表す形容詞を使うとき
It is fun for me to learn English.
「難易度」や「危険度」を表す形容詞を使うとき
It is hard for me to speak English.
To do it is difficult for me.
Is it possible to arrive it by day after tomorrow ?
可能？
Is it possible that she'll come to the party?
彼女がパーティーに来る可能性はある？
be to
I'm to arrive in 5 min.予定
I was never to see her again. 運命
You are to do it. = must 義務
No stars are to be seen in the daytime.（昼間に星を見ることはできない。） 可能性がない
If I was to pass the exam, I should havb studied hard more. 意図
It's too cold to get out of bed.
I’m too excited to sleep.
18 My
He is angry at my being late. 行為に対して
He is angry at me being late. 私に対して
My hand has pins and needles.
手がしびれている
割に合わない。
It’s not worth my while.
ここは俺の”庭”だから。
This is my stomping ground.
19 Has
Had
He has
She has
It has
身から出た錆だ。
He only has himself to blame.
April 10, 2023
Word Practice 7.2
I'd like to speak English more naturally and not the kind of English you would find in a textbook. Please correct me so that I can sound like a native. 🙇♂️
It's alright even if you change an entire sentence!!
11. Around
Quit messing around.
ふざけるのはやめて。
I didn’t get around to it.
そこまで手が回らなかった。
天罰が当たったね。
What goes around comes around.
turn around は「方向を180度変える」、「Uターンする」、「引き返す
It’s just around the corner from the station.（駅のすぐ近くにあります
I hope he comes around.（考え直してくれるといいな
I kinda feel safe around her.（なんだか彼女といると安心する
12. Corner
Corners
Winter is just around the corner. What do you want to do?
冬はすぐそこだね。したいことある？
I’m always looking for ways to cut corners.
いつも楽な方法を探しています
It’s on the corner.」は「角にあります」
13. Was
It was
He was
She was
14. Sure
Surer surest
Are you quite sure? : 本当に大丈夫？
Are you sure you don't mind? : 本当にいいんですか？
I'm sure it's going to rain soon. : もうすぐ雨降るよ
・Don't be so sure (about that). : そう決め付けるな。／結論を急ぐな。
sure is cold this morning! : 今朝は本当に寒い
A: I'm 99% sure.
B: So it's not 100, right?
A: It's my motto. There is no 100% in the world.
Make sure you don’t drink too much.
（飲み過ぎないようにしてよ）
It sure is.
本当にそうだね
You sure do like coffee, right?
本当にコーヒーが好きなんだね
Sure thing.
（了解。）
15. Am
I am a nincompoop.
16. The
What was the name of the actress in the movie?
【時間帯（朝、昼、夕）】
the morning
【方角】
the east（東）
【ホテル/劇場/美術館/建物】
the Washington Monument
【砂漠/海/川/運河】
the Atlantic Ocean（大西洋）
【乗り物】
the bus（バス）
唯一無二のもの
the sun（太陽）
Ouch! I looked directly at the sun.
the sky（空）
The sky is so beautiful!
the wi-fi
What's the password for the free wifi please?
April 10, 2023
Mezclar lenguas
Tengo un problemita. Soy sueco y entonces, hablo sueco y inglés fluido. Aquí, inglés es casi una lengua oficial ya que no hay nadie que no lo habla. Ni siquiera podría contar cuantas veces que digo algo en inglés sin que me lo dé cuenta. Cuando no podemos encontrar una palabra específica en nuestra lengua maternal suficientemente rápido, lo decimos en inglés porque estamos seguros que todo el mundo todavía puede entendernos. Una cosa que está llamada “swenglish” por nosotros. Y entonces, tengo un habito de mezclar lenguas. Eso no fue un problema cuando estaba estudiando mi primera lengua extranjera, francés, porque era tan diferente en pronunciación de sueco u inglés para molestarme. Pero un día me dijo que “¿no sería cool, estar capaz de mirar televisión en español?” Y este día fue lo primero de muchísimos donde me encontré empezando una frase en una lengua romántica y acabándolo en una otro. Y tengo miedo de lo que pueda pasarse ahora cuando he tenido la idea brillantísima de probar a aprender italiano. Os puedo decir que ya me ha llegado esta cosa y es peor que jamás….
April 10, 2023
Word Practice 7.1
I'd like to speak English more naturally and not the kind of English you would find in a textbook. Please correct me so that I can sound like a native. 🙇♂️
It's alright even if you change an entire sentence!!
0 "must"
You must be tired.
He must like you.
I mustn’t run away.
Applications must be received by December 5.
You don’t have to come into the office on the day.
疲れているんでしょうね。
彼はあなたのことが好きなんでしょうね。
逃げちゃダメなんだ。
応募は12月5日必着です。
当日はオフィスに来る必要はありません。
1 "Children"
Child
Children were playing at night in the park.
I'm not ready so I don't really want children for now.
She's married with 3 children.
Look at what people do, not what they say but words are important too.
夜の公園では、子どもたちが遊んでいました。
私はまだ準備ができていないので、今のところ子どもはあまり欲しくありません。
結婚して3人の子供がいる。
何を言うかではなく、何をするかに注目してください。
2. "They"
Who's the “they”?
（自分の国）にはないな、これ。
They don't have this back home.
離職率が高い
They have a high turnover.
あの店は繁盛している。
They do good business.
あと1歩で契約がとれそう。
They’re right there.
その2人はお似合いだね。
They’re good together.
3. "Are"
Were
You are
They are
We are
営業時間は何時から何時まで？
What are your hours?
4. Very
I don't like corn very much.
コーンはあまり好きではありません。
You’re very tech-savvy!
ITにすごく詳しいね！
5. Busy
Busier busiest
I’ve been busy working and studying a lot of things.
仕事も忙しく、いろいろなことを勉強しています。
6. These
Choose one of these.
These sheets need changing.= These sheets need to be changed.
Japanese men are becoming more beauty conscious these days.
最近、日本の男性は美意識が高くなってきています。
7. Day
Days
This isn't my day.
Such a wonderful day!
8. Bank
Banks
Let's go to that bank over there.
9. Is
Was
It is
He is
She is
口で言うのは簡単。
Talk is cheap.
10. Just
I just can't seem to save money.
なかなか時間を節約できない
I just remembered something funny.
思い出し笑いしただけ
This just isn't fair!
フェアじゃない！
Add just a little bit of salt.
Just wondering ちょっと知りたかっただけ
A: Just curious.
B: What were you curious about?
A: What you like.
It’s just cute spider. Calm down.
I just ate.
食べたばかりです。
He looks just like Johnny Depp.（彼、ジョニーデップにそっくりだね。）
・You think just like your mom.（あんたは考え方が母親と全く同じやな。）
・You are beautiful just the way you are. But if you do this, you'll be the most beautiful person in the world.
（君は、君のままで素敵です。でもこれをすれば世界一綺麗になれる。）
April 10, 2023
Word Practice 6.3
I'd like to speak English more naturally and not the kind of English you would find in a textbook. Please correct me so that I can sound like a native. 🙇♂️
It's alright even if you change an entire sentence!!
17 "Change"
Changed changes changing
I feel like if I don't change here, I'll never change.
さっきのところで車線変更すればよかった。
I should've changed lanes back there.
I'll change this to a 10,000 yen.
I've never experienced changing a baby's diaper.
赤ちゃんのオムツ交換は経験したことがありません。
Did you get changed?
着替えれた？
Can you make change?
両替できますか？
I've originally hated change, but I need change.
I want to do something for a change.
気分転換に何かしたい。
My wallet is bulging with small change.
小銭で財布が膨らんでる 不可算
Keep the change, please.
お釣りはいらないよ。
どうして気が変わったの？
What changed your mind?
I chop and change：意見などをころころ変える
I need to change my ways：行いを改める
I need to ring the changes：やり方などを色々変える
革新的なものだ。
It's a game changer.
It’ll be a nice change of pace.（いい気分転換になりそうだね
そろそろ潮時かな。
It's time for a change.
彼はいい意味で変わったと思う。
I think he changed in a good way.
I know you can’t change how you feel, so you should tell him how you feel.（自分の気持ちを変えられないのは分かってる、だから自分の気持ちを彼に伝えるべきだよ
Learning English changed my life.（英語を学んで人生が変わった！
18 "Him"
There’s no way I can ask him that.
いくらなんでもそんなこと聞けないよ。
Let me put him on the phone.
彼に電話を代わります。
I don’t care for him much.
あんまり彼のこと好きじゃない
19"Into"
What are you into?」「何にはまっている？」
I've been into reading and studying lately.
5 into 30 is 6. : 《数式》30÷5＝6
I was a little too into it. : ちょっと夢中になり過ぎた。
Wait. If I back up like this, won't I run into the wall? 待って、このままバックしたら壁にぶつからるんじゃない？
I know what I’m getting into.（ちゃんと覚悟の上で挑んでいるよ
We didn't go into it the other day. この前は詳細を話さなかった
Can you talk him into it? 彼を説得してくれない？ (することを)
Can you talk him out of it? (しないことを)
You’re reading too much into it.（深読みしすぎだよ
仕事モードに入れない。
I can't get back into work mode.
I’m in drinking mode.（呑むモードだ[今日は呑むぞ
How do you deal with when you run into an ex? 元彼と偶然あったらどう対処してる？
うまく言葉にできない。
I can’t put it into words well.
I used to be so into movies.
You must have put a lot of effort into it.
大変な労力を費やしたに違いありませんね。
Animals have brought lots of happiness into my life. 動物は私の生活にたくさんの幸せをもたらしてくれ
How did you get into him?
彼に惹かれたきっかけは？
20 "A"
I have a brother.
April 10, 2023
Word Practice 6.2
I'd like to speak English more naturally and not the kind of English you would find in a textbook. Please correct me so that I can sound like a native. 🙇♂️
It's alright even if you change an entire sentence!!
15 "Trip"
Trips
Tripped trips tripping
I'm here on a study trip.
勉強目的で来ました。
How was your trip to the doctor’s?
お医者どうだった？
「出張」→ 「Business trip」 / 「遠足・見学」→ 「Field trip」 / 「修学旅行」→「School trip」
I get the impression that the most fun part of the field trip was on the bus.
遠足で一番楽しかったのは、バスの中だったという印象があります。
Are you okay?" Yeah, I just tripped. : 「大丈夫？」「うん、ちょっとつまずいただけ
Oh, the breakers tripped.
ブレーカーが落ちた
You know how to trip me up well.
君はよく俺の揚げ足の取り方をしってるね。
That movie was very trippy. But I enjoyed it.あの映画かなりぶっ飛んでた。でも楽しかった。
I had a bad trip.
悪酔い
Have a safe trip home.
気をつけて帰ってね
16 "Death"
Deaths
It's the anniversary of my grandfather's death.
命日
Are you in favor of the death penalty?
死刑に賛成？
Death's too good for him. 彼には死刑では甘い。
this sound rude, but what was the cause of death?
失礼ですが、死因は何でしょうか？
I want honorable death!
かっこよく死にたい
As a result, I've become closer to death. 結果的に死期を早めた
April 10, 2023
Word Practice 6.1
I'd like to speak English more naturally and not the kind of English you would find in a textbook. Please correct me so that I can sound like a native. 🙇♂️
It's alright even if you change an entire sentence!!
1 How to Use “Mouse"
複数形mice
I think mice and rats are cute.
My computer mouse isn't responding.
ネズミはかわいいと思います。
パソコンのマウスが反応しない。
2 How to Use “Pet"
Pets
Do you have a pet?
This pet food can also be eaten by humans.
Can I pet it?
Are there your pet peeves?
There's always one in the class who is the teacher's pet, right?
ペットは飼っていますか？
このペットフードは人間も食べることができます。
撫でてもいいですか？
あなたは何にイラッときますか？
クラスに一人は必ず先生のペットになっている人がいますよね？
3 How to Use “Pig"
Pigs are cute but tasty. I'm terrible.
You know? Wild pigs have a body fat percentage of about 10%, which is about the same as a top athlete. Even domestic pigs are around 15%.
豚はかわいいけどおいしい。私は恐ろしいです。
ご存知ですか？野生の豚の体脂肪率は10％程度で、トップアスリートと同じぐらいなんです。家畜の豚でも15％前後です。
4 How to Use “Rabbit"
The rumor that rabbits are lonely is false.
5 How to Use “Sheep"
One sheep, Two sheep, Three sheep...
6 How to Use “Snake"
You can get a picture with a big snake around your neck. Want to do it?
7 How to Use “Tiger"
How did he go from such a cute child tiger to such a scary looking ones?
あんなにかわいい子供の虎から、どうやってあんなに怖い姿になったのでしょう。
8 How to Use “Earth"
They say the earth will be uninhabitable in another 500 million years.
あと5億年で地球は住めなくなると言われています。
How on earth did this happen?
I want to tell him who on earth do you think you are?
She’s down to earth.
いったいどうしてこんなことになったのでしょうか。
いったい何様のつもりなんだ、と言いたい。
彼女は地に足がついていて素朴だ。
9 How to Use “Space"
複数形spaces
Have you ever wanted to go to space?
宇宙に行きたいと思ったことある？
10 How to Use “Moon"
複数形moons、衛星
Who was the first person to reach the moon?
月に初めてたどり着いた人って誰だっけ？
11 How to Use “Island"
複数形islands
I want to party on a deserted island.
無人島でパーティーしたい
12 How to Use “Sea"
複数形seas
Sometimes when I swim in the sea, I get scared for some reason.
海泳いでるとたまになぜか恐くなる
13 How to Use “Lake"
複数形lakes
Lakes also have waves, so sometimes people drown.
湖も波があるからたまに溺死する人がいる
14 "His"
やけ酒してる
He's drowning his sorrows.
He bluff his way.
はったりで［窮地などを］切り抜ける
He has his own company.
He abandoned his career. Coolest.
April 10, 2023
Word Practice 5.2
I'd like to speak English more naturally and not the kind of English you would find in a textbook. Please correct me so that I can sound like a native. 🙇♂️
It's alright even if you change an entire sentence!!
11 How to Use “October"
B: When you hear the word "October", what kind of events do you think of?
A: Halloween. And my birthday, haha.
B: Oh, what is the date?
12 How to Use “November"
B: When you hear the word "November", of what are you reminded?
A: I guess there aren't many events in November in Japan. What about your country?
13 How to Use “December"
B: When you hear the word, "December," what kind of events do you think of?
A: December has a lot of events. The first things that come to mind are Christmas and the end of the year.
14 How to Use “Chicken"
I'm such a chicken.
I love chickens and I also love eating chicken. I'm a man of contradictions.
15 How to Use “Cow"
Cows are so cute, right?
I've never milked a cow.
16 How to Use “Elephant"
I want to ride on elephants.
They say you can hang from an elephant's trunk.
Hey. There is an elephant in the room.”
17 How to Use “Fox"
Foxes are so cute, but they have an awful lot of dangerous germs, so don't touch it.
I hear you can sometimes see foxes in Hokkaido.
18 How to Use “Ear"
Are you the type of person who likes to plan out your trip, or the type of person who wants to play it by ear?
My boss’s words go in my ear and out the other.
Your ears are beautifully shaped.
19 How to Use “Frog"
Frogs have pretty faces when you look closely.
20 How to Use “Lion"
Lions are a cat family.
April 10, 2023
Word Practice 5
I'd like to speak English more naturally and not the kind of English you would find in a textbook. Please correct me so that I can sound like a native. 🙇♂️
It's alright even if you change an entire sentence!!
1 How to Use “Eye"
We’re almost there. Keep your eye on the ball.
One minute, I'll be right back. Can you keep an eye on my bag?
You have a good eye. Where did you get that shirt?
How much can you see with the naked eye?
My eyes were bigger than my stomach. I'll have it for breakfast tomorrow.
You have dark circles under your eyes. Did you stay up late?
B: I have my eye on some clothes.
A: Let me see the pictures.
Nice! I’m glad we see eye to eye.
How bad is your eyesight?
I couldn't believe my eyes.
The good times are over in the blink of an eye, right?
You're so beautiful! All eyes must've been on you when you were a student.
A: I’m eyeing a new apartment near a station or bus stop.
B: What is your budget?
あと一息だよ！このまま集中して
ちょっと待ってて。トイレ行ってくる。私のバッグから目を離さないでくれる？
いい目をしてるね。そのシャツはどこで手に入れたの？
どれくらい肉眼で見えるのでしょうか？
思ってたより食べれなかった。明日の朝食にしよう。
目の下にクマがありますね。夜更かししたのか？
B：私はある服に目をつけているんだ。
A: その写真を見せてください。
いいね！同じ意見でよかった）」
視力はどのくらい悪いのですか？
自分の目を疑った。
楽しい時間はあっという間に終わってしまいますよね。
あなたはとても美しい！学生時代はみんなに注目されてたんだろうな。
A: 私は駅近バス停の近くの新しいアパートを検討している。
B: 予算はどれくらいですか？
2How to Use “January"
B: What comes to your mind when you hear January?
A: Hmmm, let's see. Lemme think. Ah, otoshidama comes to my mind now. Have you heard of Otoshidama?
B: What's that.
A: In Japan, we give money to our own children and our relatives' children.
B: Really. How much do they give?
A: It depends on the family, but around me the average is probably $800 or so.
B: Since when do you give money?
A: Well, I don't know, but I remember getting them from around elementary school.
3 How to Use “February"
B: What springs to mind when you hear February?
A: Umm, Valentine's Day.
4 How to Use “March"
B: What does March remind you of?
A: I'm reminded of graduation ceremonies
5 How to Use “April"
B: What does April remind you of?
A: An entrance ceremony or a class change pops into my head.
6 How to Use “May"
B: What do you imagine when you hear May?
A: Golden Week. Have you heard of it?
B: No, what's that?
A: It's our Spring Vacation
B: Oh I see. Nice! Are you going to go somewhere?
7How to Use “June"
B: What do you think of when you hear June?
A: Umm, let's see. I can't really think of anything. I think of... rainy season.
8 How to Use “July"
B: When you hear the word, "July," what kind of events do you think of?
A: Summer vacation and the beaches.
9 How to Use “August"
B: When you hear the word "August," of what are you reminded?
A: It's not much different from July, but I also kind of imagine the end of summer. And jellyfish, too.
B: Why jellyfish?
A: Because in late August, jellyfish start to appear in the ocean and can't go into the sea.
10 How to Use “September"
B: What does September remind you of?
A: Hmm, let's see. I can't think of anything off the top of my head. Let me hear yours first.
April 10, 2023
Word Practice 4
I'd like to speak English more naturally and not the kind of English you would find in a textbook. Please correct me so that I can sound like a native. 🙇♂️
It's alright even if you change an entire sentence!!
1 How to Use “Sunday”
Do you have plans for Sunday?
Are you free on Sunday?
2 How to Use “Monday”
Oh, God! It's Monday.
A: Does Monday work for you?
B: Yep! Does that work for you, too?
A: Yeah, it works for me, too.
B: Great, see you then!
3 How to Use “Tuesday”
I took Tuesday off.
4 How to Use “Wednesday”
B: See you next Wednesday.
A: Wait. It's 29th, right?
B: Yes, 29th March.
A: Okay. See you on the day then.
Have a happy hump day!
5 How to Use “Thursday"
Any other free days?
How about Thursday the 30th?
Nice! Let's do that day!
I was there Thursday.
6 How to Use “Friday"
It's Friday already? Time flew by this week.
7 How to Use “Saturday"
I was there last Saturday.
Do you mean this Saturday or one after that?
今週の土曜日？それともその次ってこと？
Do you mean Saturday the 21st?
21日の土曜日ってこと？
This coming Saturday or the next one?
今週の土曜日？それとも次の土曜？
8 How to Use “Lip"
My lips are sealed.
Please keep your lips sealed.
My lips are getting chapped.
9 How to Use “Mouth"
He has a big mouth.
Omg, it's mouthwatering.
Do you think you can trust this word of mouth?
10 How to Use “Tongue"
Haha you have a sharp tongue.
How far can you stick your tongue out?
It’s on the tip of my tongue!
I love ox tongue best in yakiniku!
Cat got your tongue?
I'll hold my tongue for now.
It was a slip of the tongue.
Because my mother tongue is Japanese.
11 How to Use “tooth"
It's getting a bit long in the tooth.
I like people who have straight teeth.
Oh, you have a sweet tooth?
12 How to Use “Neck"
I slept wrong on my neck.
It's a pain in the neck to get there.
13 How to Use “Shoulder"
I have stiff shoulders.
14 How to Use “Arm"
How's your arm? Does it still hurt?
15 How to Use “Finger"
B: What happened to your finger?
A: I've just gotten a paper cut.
A: I’m taking the bar exam tomorrow. Keep your fingers crossed!
（明日、司法試験を受けるんだ。 成功を祈ってねっ！）
B: I sure will! Good luck.
（勿論、頑張って！
B: I have a job interview tomorrow.
A: Oh, I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you.
I still can't put my finger on what's wrong.
I can’t put my finger on it, but for some reason I don’t like that movie.
（なぜ嫌いかはうまく言えないけど、その映画がなんかダメなんだよね
16 How to Use “Nail"
I like women with short nails who don't get manicures.
You nailed it!
Do you usually do nails?
I'm terrible at hitting a nail.
17 How to Use “Foot"
I'm bad at thinking on my feet. I have to prepare more than anyone else.
Are there any stores at the foot of that mountain?
18 How to Use “Knee"
It was just a knee-jerk reaction. Sorry.
Okay. Should I get down on my knees?
19 How to Use “Toe"
I'm going to dip my toe in the water
Let's go toe to toe!
They keep me on my toes.
20 How to Use “Bird"
I like birds, so I don't even want to say kill two birds with one stone.
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