Make a Question starting with "How"

答えはこちら

I usually invite my friends home,
and Mom prepares food and a special cake for us.
And my friends always give me books or movie tickets as presents.

上の答えの質問を作ると・・・

How do you usually celebrate your birthday?



1. I've been living here in Korea for two years.

= How long you've been living in Korea?


2. I've been studying English since middle school.

=How long you've been studying English?


3. I brush my teeth three times a day.

=How many times do you brush your teeth?


4. I call my parents once a week.

=How often do you call your parents?


5. My trip was great.
    I visited my grandparents in Busan and enjoyed walking on Taejongdae beach.

=How did you spend your trip in busan?
  How was your trip ?

6. I have two close friends

=How many close friends do you have?


7. We rented a condo for the weekend and spent all day on the slopes.

=How did you spend your weekend?


8. It is a used car, so my friend gave it to me.

=How did you get the car?


9. It takes two hours by car from here to Daejeon.

=How long does it takes by car from here to daejeon?


10. I usually read two books a month.

=How many books do you usually read a month?


11. I was supposed to meet a friend at a coffee shop, but it was very crowded.
     So the waitress had me sit at a table with a girl.
     That's how I met my wife!

=How did you meet your wife?


12. I practice at least three hours a day.   (least  少なくとも）

=How many hours do you practice?


13. It was a real bargain.
     I got them for only 20 bucks apiece.

=How did you get them for only 20 bucks apiece?


14. My friends who smoked looked cool to me and they "recommended" it to me.

=How did you learn to smoke?


15. I feel much better!

=How do you feel?

Make a Question starting with "Why"

答えはこちら

English is necessary for my job.

上の答えの質問を作ると・・・

Why are you learning English?
Why is English imporrtant?



1. I love the beautiful scenery in the country.
   Clean air makes me feel refreshed.
   That's why I why live here.

= Why do you olive in the country?


2. My wife and I usually sleep late in the morning.
   So we have no time for breakfast.
   But we don't care if we skip it. two meals are enough for us.

= Why do you skip your breakfast?


3.  I don't think marriage is a must for everybody.
    I feel very comfortable living alone.

= Why don't you think marriage is a must?


4.  I made a fortune in stocks, so I can afford to enjoy my life without having to work.
    Early retirement has always been my dream.

= Why can you afford to enjoy life without working?


5. The stock market is too dangerous for me.
   So I save all my money in the bank.

= Why did you save all your money in the bank?

Do you like to watch TV?

I used to watch a lot of television.
I could do that while I was doing something else like studying or painting.
But these days I hardly ever turn the TV on.
I find it much more enjoyable to go out or read a book or listen to good music.
I guess I'm bored with watching TV.


I like to read fiction.

I have been to the different places here in Japan.

Hongkong has a very beautiful night view.

Everything is okay.

I like ball games.

I just only get tired from walking, running, stretching, etc.

I don't have anytime to go the pool.

I play cards in the computer.

I would like to try playing saxophone.

I experienced playing games at the casino.

Do you ever と Have you ever の意味、使い方とニュアンス

Have you ever ＋過去分詞　というパターンの意味は、

あなたは・・・をしたことがありますか？

今までの経験で～をしたことがあるか？という質問です。
（必ず動詞の過去分詞を使う必要がある）

Have you ever played volleyball?
　あなたはバレーボールをしたことがありますか？

答える場合は・・・
　Yes、 I have
　No,　I haven't

I have never play volleyball.
　私はバレーボールをしたことがありません。


注意　「～へ行った事がありますか？」という場合、「go」という動詞の過去分詞（gone）は使わず、代わりに「been」を使います

Have you ever gone to New York? （☓）
Have you ever been to New York? （○）
（あなたはニューヨークへ行った事がありますか？）

 「been」は「行ってきた」というニュアンス
「Gone」は「行ったけど帰ってきてない」というニュアンス
これを間違えると全く違う意味になってしまいます。

 He has gone to New York.
（彼はニューヨークに行きました。）
※彼はニューヨークに行って、まだニューヨークにいるというニュアンス。

He has been to New York.
（彼はニューヨークに行ってきました。）
※彼はニューヨークに行ったけどもう帰ってきたというニュアンス。



Do you ever　は過去の経験を聞いてはいない。


 「Do you ever　～？」は「現在も習慣的にいつも～をしているか？」という質問。
このパターンでは、動詞の過去分詞ではなく、”動詞の原形”を使う。


 Do you ever watch movies?
（あなたは映画を観る事がありますか？）

 No, I rarely watch movies.
（いいえ、私は滅多に映画を観ません。）



 Do you ever drink wine?
（あなたはワインを飲む事がありますか？）

 Yes, I drink wine almost every day.
（はい、私は殆ど毎日ワインを飲みます。）

 

• always　(いつも）
• frequently　（頻繁に、しばしば）
• regularly　（定期的に）
• often　（たいてい、しばしば、よく）
• sometimes　（ときどき）
• occasionally （たまに）
• rarely　（たまにしか～しない、滅多に～しない）
• seldom　（滅多に～しない）
• never　（決して～しない）

Mornings (simple present, habits)

Every weekday morning my alarm clock rings at 7 o'clock and every weekday morning I try to ignore it.

 I do not like mornings!  I hide my head under the covers and I pretend that it isn't really morning.

 I groan.   I complain.  I say nasty things about mornings. 

Some mornings I fall back to sleep for a few minutes! 

After a shot time I realize that I have to get up.  I sigh.  I struggle out of bed and I start my day.

A cake was Made (past tense, passive voice) 過去時制・受動態 ～された

Seven tablespoons of cocoa powder were measured into a small bowl. Half a cup of boiling water was added. The mixture was stirred until it was smooth. It was left to cool down.

A half cup of softened butter was put in a large bowl. Two cups of white sugar were added.

The mixture was stirred until it was smooth. Next, three eggs were added and the mixture was stirred again.

The dry ingredients were added next - two cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. The last additions that were made to the batter was a cup of sour cream and all of the cocoa mixture. The batter was mixed well.

The batter was poured into two cake tins. The cakes were baked in the oven for 45 minutes. After the cakes had cooled, chocolate icing was spread over them and the cakes were decorated. The best part was saved for last.... the cakes were eaten!

Reading ESL

Skating (simple past)

This winter I learned to skate! A friend of mine had an extra pair of skates.  He persuaded me to go skating with him one Saturday afternoon in February.  I borrowed the skates and we went skating!

It was cold outside!  We wore hats, scarves and mitts to keep warm.  He showed me how to put on the skates.  He helped me walk onto the ice.  He showed me how to start moving.  He also showed me how to stop!  I moved very slowly at first and lots of people skated past me.  When I fell nobody laughed at me.  Instead, they helped me get back up.  I kept trying! Soon I felt much better.  I liked skating!




Thanksgiving Dinner (past perfect)

Last Thanksgivng my parents had a large family dinner at their house.  Getting ready for Thanksgiving dinner takes a lot of work.

The day started well and by late afternoon we had completed most of the work.  Everyone had helped to make the meal a success.  We had put the turkey in the oven earlier that day so the house was starting to smell like roast turkey.  The grandchildren had finished setting the table for Thanksgiving dinner.   My aunt had made two pies for dessert, a pumpkin pie and an apple pie.  My brother and I had peeled the carrots and the potatoes.  We had just  turned on the stove to start cooking the vegetables when the power went out!  The oven stopped working! We couldn't cook the vegetables! The turkey wouldn't finish cooking! We waited.  We talked.  We went for a walk.

We had waited two hours by the tie the power ca,e back on.  We had almost given up hope.  Dinner was late that night but it was a Thanksgiving dinner that we won't forget.

Reading ESL

Missed my Train!  (simple past, third conditional)

I only missed the train by a few minutes. I was annoyed. If I had walked a bit faster, I might have made my train.  If I had left a few minutes earlier, I might have been on time.

Because I missed my train, I had to wait for the next one.  I had to wait for an hour and a half.

I bought a cup of coffee and a newspaper.  I found a chair to sit on.  I drank my coffee and read the newspaper while I waited for the next train.

It was very frustrating.


annoyed-いらいらした




An Evening Out  (simple past, past continuous)

Last night I went to Nathan Phillips Square at City Hall in Toronto.   It was a beautiful summer evening, It was warm and sunny.  Lots of people were there because of the Pan Am games celebrations.  I stood and watched the crowd.

Many people were sitting by the water,  Some people were talking with friends or family.  Lots of people were taking pictures.

A band was plying music on the stage.  People were standing by the stage.  They were listening to the music.  Others were watching the performance on large video screens.

Everyone was enjoying the summer evening.




Sick on Saturday  (simple past)

I have just had a terrible weekend! On Saturday I was so tired that I slept all morning.  When I woke up I had a head ache and my throat was sore.  My body ached all over.  My nose ran and I coughed a lot.  My mother took my temperature but I did not have a fever.

My mother made me some soup for lunch and I ate it in bed.  I drank some juice.  I tried to read a book but I couldn't keep my eyes open.  I lay in bed all afternoon.  I drifted in and out of sleep.  I drank more juice.  I felt miserable all afternoon.  I didn't want to do anything.

I got out of bed at dinner time.  My parents ordered pizza for dinner and I was able to eat some of it.  I drank more juice! I felt a bit better after dinner so I stayed up.  I snuggled under a blanket on the couch and watched some TV with my parents. I fell asleep in front of the TV.

The next morning I felt better but now my mother had a cold! She looked miserable.  It was her turn to be sick.

Using the Past Continuous with the Past Tense

When が先に来る場合は「、」（カンマ）が入る。
中央にWhen が来る場合は続けて書く。

* When I was taking a bath, the telephone rang.
= The telephone rang When I was taking a bath.

* While I was taking a bath, the telephone rang.
= The telephone rang while I was taking a bath.

* As I was taking a bath , the telephone rang.
= The telephone rang as I was taking a bath.

上記はすべて同じ意味。

English as an International Language

to spread - to go everywhere
in common - the same
communicate - talk
complicated - difficult
artificial - not real


About one hundred years ago many educated people learned and spoke French when they met people from other countries. Today most people speak English when they meet foreigners. It has become the new international language. There are more people who speak English as a second language than people who speak English as a first language. Why is this?

There are many reasons why English has become so popular. One of them is that English has become the language of business. Another important reason is that popular American culture (like movies, music, and McDonald's) has quickly spread throughout the world. It has brought its language with it.

Is it good that English has spread to all parts of the world so quickly? I don't know. It's important to have a language that the people of the earth have in common. Our world has become very global and we need to communicate with one another. On the other hand, English is a fairly complicated language to learn and it brings its culture with it. Do we really need that?


Scientists have already tried to create an artificial language that isn't too difficult and doesn't include any one group's culture. It is called Esperanto. But it hasn't become popular. But maybe the popularity of English won't last that long either. Who knows? There are more people in the world who speak Chinese than any other language. Maybe someday Chinese will be the new international language.

Conjunctions 接続詞

Coordinating Conjunctions

1. And - means " in addition to "
 * We are going a zoo and an aquarium on the same day.

2. But - connects two different things that are not in agreement.;
 * I am a night owl, but she is an early bird.

3. Or - indicates a choice between two things;
 * Do you want a red one or a blue one?

4. So - illustrates a result of the first thing;
 * This song has been very popular, so I downloaded it;

5. For - means "because";
 * I want to go there again, for it was a wonderful trip.

6. Yet - indicates contrast with something;
 * He performed very well, yet he didn't make the final cut.

Correlative Conjunctions

1. Both/and

 * She won gold medals from both the single and group races.

 * Both TV and television are correct words.

2. Either/or

 * I am fine with either Monday or Wednesday.

 * You can have either apples or pears.

3. Neither/nor

 * He enjoys neither drinking nor gambling.

 * Neither you nor I will get off early today.

4. Not only/but also

 * Not only red but also green looks good on you.

 * She got the perfect score in not only English but also math.

=Both my friend and I are taking the geography class.

=Do you want to go swimming or golfing?

=I studied grammar for a long time, but I still make mistakes.

=Either wood or bricks can be used as homebuilding materials.

=I wasn't feeling well this morning, but (or yet) I had to go to work.

Sightseeing

A. Would you like to go sightseeing?

B. That sounds fun! Do you think there is still enough time?

A. Yes, there is! I know some good places nearby.
     Do you know the Tokyo Sky Tree?

B. Yeah, I've seen it on a postcard. It's the tallest tower in Tokyo, isn't it?

A.  it sure is. And it's also the tallest broadcasting tower in the world, see? There it is, over there!

B. Wow; that's incredible! Do you have a camera? Can you take a picture of me?

A. Why not? That will be a perfect souvenir!

B. Thanks, here should I stand? Here?

A. Perfect! Now take a pose! smile...1,2,3! (Take a shot.)

B. Thank you. Now let's go there and climb up the tower.



A asked B to go sightseeing...

incredible=in-kred-b(ə)l
climb up =climup

It's the tallest tower in Tokyo
Tallest broadcasting tower in the world
They will take pictures in Tokyo...
I like historical buildings..
I'm going to visit my family's grave ..
If I go to my favorite places...
I think other places are exciting and interesting..
I can gain/acquire knowledges about other cultures.
I like to travel to other country but my husband doesn't..
He loves to go to hotsprings...
Turkey was the most memorable place I've been to..
I took some pictures in Turkey..

New Smartphone!

A. Did you see? Lynda bought a smartphone!

B. She must be rich. Anyway, I don't see why someone would need such a
     fancy mobile phone.

A.  if you look at it as small computer, it is not that fancy, not at all.

B. But it is a cellphone. It is supposed to make calls and write messages.
     Well, emails too.

A. Well, it an clearly do as much.

B. But, but...I mean, it is not even comfortable to use the internet in it.
     For internet we have computers and for photography we have cameras...

A. However you look at it. I don't think smartphones are harmful.

B. Well they aren't. I bet mobile phone companies earn a lot selling
     glossy mobile phones. I think some people buy them just because
     they're popular.

A. There are always people like that. I don't buy it for that kind reason,
     though Probably I don't need it soon.

B. Well, at least we are o the same page. I am not planning to buy a
     smartphone anytime soon, either.

Burglary Over Cupcake

act on  ～に従って行動する
　I need to act on her request now or she'll get angry.
　彼女の希望に従って行動しないと怒りそうだ

burglary  夜盗
　There hasn't been any reports of burglary here in a year.
 　この周辺では夜盗が出たという報告はこの一年無い

complain about   不満を言う
　Customers complain about price.
   消費者は価格に不満を言う

crime scene  事件現場
　No one is allowed to enter the crime scene.
   事件現場には誰も入る事が許されない

deed  行い
　He makes sure to do at least one good deed a day.
   彼は毎日欠かせず一つは良いことをしている

spot  発見する
　He finally spotted his mom aid the crowd.
   彼は群衆の中でやっと彼の母親を見つけた

tip over　ひっくり返る
　Don't put the vase on a table that could tip over.
   ひっくり返るかもしれないからその鉢を机に置かないで


A burglary suspect, covered in cake and icing, could not hide her deed when she was spotted by the police a few blocks away from the crime scene.
The police acted on a report by a woman complaining about a stranger making a mess in her kitchen.
The woman said that the suspect broke several of her things and tipped over a tray of cupcakes.
Is was not difficul for the police to catch the suspect.
Accoring to the police officers, the suspect was drunk and had cake and icing all over her legs.

Halloween Town

beware of　気を付ける
fortune teller    占い師
fraud     詐欺　　　=fraud=/frod/　フロード
hunted    憑りつかれた　ホネット　
go-to    いつも助けになる
graveyard    墓場　　=graveyard　グレイビアード
psychic      超能力　　psychic=sīkik　サイキック


=haunted=/hôn(t)əd/
=dead=/ded/
palm=/pam/　パン

numerous　=a lot of  　ニューメロース


Cassadaga in  Florida,US, is the go-to for individuals who want to speak with the dead.
There are enough haunted hotels and graveyards in Cassadaga,
but its main attraction is the significant number of people who say that they can make the dead talk.
Cassadaga is also known as the "psychic capital of the world" an here ,one would find a lot of psychics like tarot card readers, palm readers and fortune tellers.
However, visitors should beware since Cassadaga has also become home to numerous psychic frauds.

Driveing School Crash

A student driver failed his driving test.
Why? As he was pulling up to take his driving test,he crashed into a driving school.
A police officer even took a picture as proof.
Luckily, neither the student driver nor the people inside the building suffered any injury.
What happened was the student driver made a mistake of hitting the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal.

Grace is 27 years old and she lives in Tokyo,Japan.

She's an American but she's working in Japan as an English tutor.
She has been teaching English in Japan for 2 years.
When she first came to Japan.
She did not have any friends.
She met some of her good friends at work.
On her first day at work,she met Megan.
Megan became her best friend in Japan.
Megan is an American, too.
Grace and Megan love to go shopping for shoes and bags.
They also love watching movies on weekends.
They don't spend much because they watch movies online.

At work,Grace teaches 5 classes every day.
Her first class starts at 9AM and her last class starts at 2PM.
Each of her classes lasts for only one hour and she only has 5 students in each class.
She likes teaching because she gets to talk to different kinds of people and she learns more about Japanese culture from her students.

Grace has her lunch break at 12PM.
She usually eats at the office canteen.
She loves eating rice and fried chicken.
When she has more time left on her break,she reads a book or talks with Megan about fashion,movies and books.

When grace finishes work at 3PM,she walks home for about 30minutes so she can exercise.

Cooking a Dish

Sally: I want to cook something for dinner.

Kumi: What's in your mind?

Sally: I have no idea. I cannot come up with a good dish. Do you
            recommend anything?

Kumi: How about teriyaki chicken?

Sally: It's a Japanese dish, right? I don't know how to cook it.

Kumi: It's not so difficult. Actually it's one of basic dishes in Japan.

Sally: I'll try if you kindly teach me.

Kumi: It's my pleasure, First, tenderize and season the chicken by
             marinating it with soy sauce and sugar, Grill and baste the
             chicken with teriyaki sauce until it's done.

Sally: What's the next step?

Kumi: Add some spices like ginger on it.

Sally: Sounds fairly easy and yummy!

Kumi: It is! You can garnish some vegetable salads with it on a
             plate.

Sally: I can't wait to  try the new recipe! Thank you, Kumi-san!

Good manners

* acceptable　(許容可能な）
          agreed or approved of by most people in a society.

* behave　（振る舞う）
          to do things in a particular way; sometimes in a away that people
          think is correct or polite.

* cough　(咳）
          to force out air suddenly and noisily through your throat,
          for example when you have a cold.

*belch　（げっぷ）
          the action of letting air come up noisily from your stomach and out
          through your mouth.

* manners　（マナー）
          behavior that is considered to be polite in a particular society or
          culture.

* polite　（丁寧）
          having or showing good manners and respect for the feelings of
          others

* stare　（見つめる）
          to look at somebody/something for a long time.



I have a friend who isn't polite at all. It never bothered me until recently. I started noticing how bad he behaves in public a few months ago. When we went to a rather expensive restaurant the other day he belch so loudly that people turned around. He always gets in trouble because he stares at people. If I didn't know him, I wouldn't like him looking at me either, to be honest. He sometimes coughs straight into a person's face! Last time I tried to tell him that this is not polite he got mad at me. He told me it was I who didn't have any manner.

Speaking continue

Yesterday there was a volleyball game.
My team got the 3rd prize.
First game we lost.


drink=drank
put= put
shake=shook
shave=shaved
sleep=slept
walk=walked
squat=squatted
talk=talked
throw=threw
wave=waved
wink=winked
yawn=yawned

Speaking

Subject and Verb

She runs to the park every day.

The cats run in the yard.

The shows are beautiful.

They studied here yesterday.

They students in my school study English everyday.

My boss and his secretary eat lunch at the same time.

Everyone likes my sister Jane.  (every=s form of the verb)

Sarah always wears nice clothes.

A trip from here to the next town takes about 2 hours.

The game last week wasn't very exciting.

Travel Lingo

Caribbean [kar-uh-bee-uh n, kuh-rib-ee-]
Compete [kuh m-peet]
Docent [doh-suh nt]
France [frans, frahns]
Prix fixe [pree fiks ]
Sojourn [noun soh-jurn; verb soh-jurn]
Explanation [ek-spluh-ney-shuh n] - the act or process of explaining
Hargain – to bargain
Lingo – a strange or foreign language

CORRECTED SENTENCE/S:

**compete another town. – competed another town
**She told very beautiful – She told it was very beautiful.
**How much language do – How many languages do
**He work is – His work is

uncomfortable
travel lingo
lingo - language
lingo is a strange or foreign language
120 to 175 local languages
Docents give good explanation to the tourists.
Docents explain about the history of the destination
interesting facts about the destination

Watching Movies

* be into something - to be interested in something in an active way
　　何かになる。アクティブな方法で何かに興味があります。

* keep up with something - to learn about or be aware of the news,
                                                     current events,etc
　　何かに追いつく。学びやニュースを認識することが現在のイベント、など。　

* choosy - careful in choosing, difficult to please
　　うるさい。慎重に選ぶ、喜ばせるために困難

* superb - excellent, of very good quality
     (outstanding, perfect, superb: all these describe something that is
       extremely good)
　　素晴らしい、優れた、非常に良い品質

* freak- a person with a very strong interest in a particular subject
     (e.g. a fitness freak, a jazz freak.], a health freak, etc)
　　特定の物に非常に強い興味を持つ人

Josh: Hi! I want to rent a movie for weekend.

           Can you recommend anything good?

Debbie: Alright. What kind of movies are you interested in? 

               I hope you're not choosy.

Josh: I'm into"Johnny Depp"movies recently.

Debbie: Then, I'd like to recommend the "Pirates of the 
                   Caribbean"series. Have you watched it?

Josh: Not yet, I've heard of it, Though. Is it interesting?

Debbie: It is superb. I'm sure you'll love it! You can 

                 ask anything about "movies," I'm kind of  a movie 
                 freak. I always keep up with new movies.

Josh: Great! Can you recommend more?

Debbie: Okay then, how about this one?...

                 Do you like drama films?

Josh: Yes, but not always.

Debbie: I see. Let me think... I have some movies in mind. 

                 I will make you a list of with plot summaries.

Josh: Wow, you're such a nice girl! I'm looking forward to 

             seeing it!

Cellphone Bill

A: I need to talk to you about something.

B: What it about, sir?

A: Your cell phone bill has been increasing recently.
     It's getting out of hand.

B: I've been meaning to talk to you about that. I'm very sorry.

A: Your know that our policy is to use for local calls only.

B: I do, but I needed to keep in touch with my family
     because my father was ill.
     Please be assure that I will cover the extra costs.

A: Okay, I will. Thank you for acknowledging it anyway.



1. Why did the A need to talk to the B?
     =B is cellphone bill has been increasing recently.

2. What is the company policy about using company cellphones?
     =The company policy is use the cellphones for locals only.

3. What did the B make too many phone calls?
     =The B needed to keep in touch with his family.

4. How did the B resolve the problem?
     =The B will cover the extra cost on his bill.







   
   

Map

across from/after/along/around/behind/beside/between/near/next to

1. What is beside the library?
          There is a post office beside the library.

2. Where is the factory?
          There is a factory next to/beside museum.

3. What is across from the hospital?
          There is a cinema across from the hospital.

4. Where is the bus station?
          There is a bus station across from the Italian restaurant.

5. What is next to the book shop?
          The book shop is next to the supermarket.

6. Where is the Italian restaurant?
          The Italian restaurant is beside the cafe.

7. Where is the (small) shop?
          The small shop is next to the underground station.

8. Where is the underground station?
          The underground station is beside the small shop.

9. Where is the museum?
          The museum is along the Green street and beside the factory.

10. Where is the cinema?
          The cinema is along King's road and across from the hospital.











         

Comparatives 続き

I played table tennis this morning.
I just had a lunch.
I'm a little bit sleepy now.

We both agree that grandparents are more caring of their grandchildren than of their own children.

I think I am a more bad singer than a dancer.

I'm sure when he matures, he will be more generous to those I need.

If you know that he went through to gee here, you will be more gentle when talking to him.


This chocolate is more bitter than your chocolate.

This movie is bloodier than the other movie.

bossy=fond of giving people orders

Mr trump speaks bossier than Miss clinton.

Winter season is gloomier than spring.

graver=solemn or peaceful   serious

This story is graver than another story.

Jet coaster is more interesting than coffeecup.

This actor is more modern than the actress.

Comparatives (比較級）

1, The most basic way to compare is to use as...as this form of comparison
     does not need a change in adjectives.

    a, My mother is as tall as my older brother.
    b, The train station in my city is not as crowded as the train station in
         this city.


2, You can also compare using than this form of comparison needs a
     change is adjectives.

    a, My report is shorter than his.
    b, Their company is older than our company.


2a.1-syllable adjectives: add -er to the adjective.

    a, I think this year's summer is hotter than last hear's.
    b, This side of the pool is deeper than that side,
         so be careful.


2b.2-syllable adjectives ending in -y: change he -y to -ier.

    a, This restaurant is classier than the one we went to last weekend.
    b, Sometimes I feel like everyone else is luckier than I am.


2c, other  2-syllable adjectives: use more with the unchanged adjective.

    a, I think Japanese is a more polite language than English is.
    b, Studying grammar is more boring than studying reading and
         speaking.


..........

1, This room is as bright as my room.

2, My brothers don't think that the pair of shoes I bought is nicer than my
     sister's new pair.

3, I think she looks lovelier when she smiles.









     

Staying Healthy

1, Maintain a healthy weight.
2, Keep your body and muscles active by exercising regularly.
3, Don't smoke.
4, Eat a healthy diet.
5, Don't ever forget to eat your breakfast.
6, Drink alcohol in moderation.
7, Protect yourself from the sun.
8, Get enough sleep.
9, Manage your stress.
10, Make friends and smile often.

1, How do you stay healthy?
2, What kinds of food should you avoid to stay healthy?
3, what are good exercises for busy people?
4, What is the most difficult thing about trying to stay healthy?
5, How many hours of sleep do you get everyday?

Already Ever Never Yet

Already
  is used in positive sentences.
  It shows an action hat happened earlier than expected.

 a, They've already at the airport.
 b, He's already finished reading my report.


Ever
  means at any time.
  It is used in questions.

 a, Have you ever seen a ghost?
 b, Have you ever been involve in a violent fight?


Never
  means not at any time.
  It is used in negative sentences.

 a, I've never seen a ghost.
 b, I've never been involved in a violent fight.


Yet
  is used to talk about something which is expected to happen.
  It is used in questions and negatives.

 a, Have you finished your report yet?
 b, I haven't finished it yet.



My friend said he sent the package last month, bud it hasn't arrived (yet)

I've (already ) watched this movie, Let's watch something else,Please.

Have you (ever) seen such a beautiful garden?

My grandparents have (never) used a computer before, so they might have a hard time with this at first.

I have (never) been angry at my colleagues before.

We have not found a new apartment (yet). This city is very expensive!

Have you (ever) laughed so hard that you cried?

Yes, it's a long novel but I've (already) finished reading it.

We have not decided on this matter (yet), so please give us more time.

She's really lucky. She's (never) had bad dreams.








 

形容詞の後の ed と ing

[ed]の後の形容詞は、人の感情を説明するとき
　　I am so bored   僕は退屈している
　　She is really bored　彼女はうんざりしている

[ing]の後の形容詞は、物事を説明しているとき
　　This movie is so boring　この映画は本当につまらないね
　　John is really boring　ジョンは本当につまらないね

This movie is so boring ,　I am bored out of my mind.
　　この映画は本当につまらない　僕は頭がおかしくなるくらい退屈している

The news was just so shocking,　I can't tell you how shocked I was.
　　あのニュースは本当に衝撃的だった　僕は言葉で言い表せないほど驚いた



I was very annoyed because my daughter did not get up early
Traffic trouble is annoying!

I was confused because I did not understand science subject/course
When that train stops? it's confusing!

frightened-scared

I was frightened when he came out suddenly
Haunted mansion is frightening.

I was very shocked because i hit the car
This movie has a shocking story

exhausted=stressful

I always feel exhausted because my husband doesn't help me
My husband is exhausting human


I got really excited when my volleyball team won and after that we had a warm party

Toyota robot can pick up after people, help the sick

robot
glides
devoted
mechanical
shapes
suction
repertoire
serious
especially
spinal
ailments
ideal
balance
prone
seizures
Mass production
declined
current

glide=to move in a smooth,effortless,manner

The single task of this robot in this article is picking things up.
HSR comes with a single mechanical arm with a tiny suction cup and a computer
panel on its head for surfing the Internet.

Talk a Lot Work

time flies=a certain period has passed surprisingly quickly.
I like cleaning my rooms.
being a housekeeper is difficult it's a 24 hour and ' days a week duty.
I was a music instructor.

I feel good when my students do better in playing musical.

I want to be an aerial photographer.
I want to be a lawyer too.

Doctor is the hardest job in the world.
you are not allowed to commit mistakes, it's unacceptable.

being a president is also difficult job.

My husband will still work even I won the lottery.

My neighbor don't work.
He is always on the couch.
He depends on his sisters and parents.

What are other ways to find jobs?
You can find jobs in the newspapers, ask friends or relatives.
A manager is a good position but it has a lot of responsibilities.
He must be kind an helpful.

Lent or Borrow & Talk a Lot

My dog took vaccination or rabies.
My dog had a shot for rabies.

borrow=take
lend=give

Could you lend me your dictionary please?
I need to borrow a black skirt, do you have one?
Pleases can I borrow your car for the weekend?
If I ask really nicely, will you lend me your pearl necklace?
I lent my baking tin to Emily ages ago and I still haven't got it back.
I don't know if I trust her enough to let her borrow my camera.
I borrowed Monica's earrings, but I think I've lost them!
If you borrow a book from the library, you have to return it.
Have you ever lent someone something really special to you?
Nicholas doesn't borrow , he steals.

I think  I'll go to yokohama and go to my favorite shop...
I like neat fashion..
I don't like loose clothes.
I like short and skirts..
paddings are out of fashion

After I've been to salon i go to shoe shop to buy shoes.
before I bought some clothes online but I didn't like it..

second-hand clothes or shoes=used clothes  中古

99 Fast ways to improve your English & Talk a Lot Clothes

I'm so boring  私はつまらなくさせている
I'm so bored   私はつまらない

borrow  誰かに借りる
lend　　誰かに貸す

borrow=take and use (something that belongs to someone else) with the intention of returning it.

lend=grant to (someone) the use of (something) on the understanding that it shall be returned.

lend=loan
lend=: loan, let someone use; advance

"I'll lend you my towel"




most　(一般的に）ほとんどの～・大抵の～・大概の～
　　　　「Most」＋「名詞」
                 most words are difficult

most of    ～のほとんど・～の大部分・～の大半
　　　　「Most of」＋「代名詞」 /　「Most of the」＋「名詞」

• 　　　人の名前や地名の前は「Most of」が使われる。

I will wear dress when I want to feel smart

I will wear pjamas when I want to feel comfortable

I will wear nice print shirts when I want to feel fun

I have experience returning something I bought
           because I don't like the materials

It is a see-through blouse.

She have a good style and confidence in wearing clothes

They bad words..

My Garden

My name is Charles. This is my wide garden. On the right side of it, there is the Smith family. On the other side, the Brown family. Both families are really good neighbors.

I have some really thick grass in my garden. I like it thick because I can sit on it and read a book for hours. I like reading in my garden because I have a big lemon tree that gives me shade. I’d like to plant a sycamore tree but I guess it’s too big for my garden. Maybe I will plant another lemon tree for more shade, but I’m not sure yet. For now, one lemon tree in my garden is enough.

I have two big dogs that usually play in my garden. Mary Jane is a brown American Pitbull. Many people say her breed is very dangerous. But she is the sweetest dog. She just likes to run around my garden or play with my other dog, Darcy. Darcy is a mixed Siberian Husky. Her fur is white and her paws are really big. She’s more playful than Mary Jane. Darcy is only one year old while Mary Jane is 4 years old.


I have roses and daisies in my garden. I also have a lot of peppermint plants. You can say peppermint is my favorite tea. I hope I can add more flowering plants in my garden to make it look more beautiful. Vocabulary:

Take a Lot Family & Clothes

My mother in-low  made a tree.

She have started her family tree from grandparents to grandchildren.

My family is important to me.

When I have troubles my family member are there to help me.

society=the community, the (general) public, the people, the population.

Japan is now experiencing earthquake.

Family help each other in times of trouble like this recent earthquake..

Without family there is no community..

Family is the basic unit of the society..

no family, no society/community.

Some people don't think the importance of other people.

Some make crimes.

I like wearing skirts.

blouses and shorts.

I don't like wearing a pair of pants.

Skirts is more neat and it is girly.

I hate loose pants which is made by garter.

I cannot move when i wear shorts and pants when i practice volleyball.

Talk a Lot Transport & Family

Train stops when there is a typhoon.
My town is located to tourist destination.
During holidays like golden week the place is crowded.

I can easily get a parking space.
I'm very excited.

He got married 3 years ago.
She was married too.
It's takes 2 hour bay train.

I can't understand what he is saying.
He is always late.

Muscles of the foot is important.

I am close to my daughter.

Self Expression Sports

He scored 3 points today.

I work out when I'm free.
       work out  運動をする

My dog is sweating a lot.

Her body is flexible.
　　フレキシブル　柔軟

He has great stamina.

Agility is the key to all sports.
　　アゲリティ　素早さ

Look before you leap.
　　リープ　飛ぶ

Self Expression Music

composer   作曲家
lyrics   歌詞

There is a blue sky and clouds with some musical notes.
yes I do play piano and electric organ.
When my heart is so down I listen to music and will become happy.
Loud music should be banned from my country.
Learning to play a musical instrument is good us.

Transport

it is easy
When it is rainy days it is convenient to use my car.
I use my car during rainy days and cold days.

I ride on taxi or bus when I go to other places.

get on the train
take on an airplane
I dislike riding on a bus
because it is very slow and it stops a lot
it will take me a lit of time to reach my destination.

I have started driving when I was 19 years old

I've been to US 37 years ago.
I have been to turkey 10 years ago.

I take a driver license
If I have a driver's license I can ride a bike
My suitcase was lost
I took a local airplane
Local airplane did not check
I have asked airplane staff.

タクシーやバス・バイクなどは・・・ride on
電車は・・・get on
飛行機は・・take on

乗るについては色々な言い方が可能なようで、
なかなか難しい。

本やサイトに寄って別解釈もあり

Photo 25 In the beach.

Boy of care in which the crime

He could be under coconut tree.
    could be=かもしれない
He could be in front of a beach house.
He is wearing a long sleeve polo,long black pants and a pink tie.
He could be a businessman.
salesman/sales representative
He could be looking for a job in the internet.

Shopping-Health

I went to bed very late.
I slept a long time for about 7 hours.

Sometimes I ask for refund.
When I buy on the internet.

refund=repay.give back.return

regret=feel sad,repentant or disappointes over(something that has happened or been done,especially a loss or missed opportunity)

It looks like a vacuum cleaner.

I have been to hospital because my achilles was injured.
I don't move it for 1- 1/2 months.

First I feel bad.
I will go to the hospital to see my family/friend

I will call my friend's family.
I will call a doctor.
I do exercises regularly.


hy·po·chon·dri·ac
=a person who is abnormally anxious about their health

Shopping

It was raining yesterday.

My husband will work until tonight.

I shop groceries thrice a week.(３回）

I go window shopping once or twice.

Yes, I enjoy shopping.

I like new styles.

Almost all women love shopping.

shop=noun and verb

I have a good  feeling when I go shopping.

I go shopping alone.

There blouses an shirts.

The designs and styles are good.

I can wear them for a long time.

Uniqlo has simple styles.

I don't go for cheap shops.

because they have a very low quality.

I always fit the clothes before I buy it.

I never asked for a refund in store shops.

one time I did not get a refund.

Talk a Lot (Food and Drink)

I don't think vegetarian is bad
 A lot of people eat to much meat
 We need meat in our body..
 They threw away some left over meat...
 Some athletes are vegetarians...
 I don't have a vegetarian friend..
 I make my lunchbox.
 I am on diet..
 Instructor..
 I don't drink a lot of water...
 I drink a lot of water now..
 3liters in a day..
 It is difficult to drink a lot of water when you travel...
 I watch a cookery program usually it last for about 5 mins..
 bread was toasted..
 A person made that kind of sandwich..

Discussion Questions

Talk a Lot (Town / Food and drink)

 Last night I played volleyball...
 Everyday we carry our lunch and distribute it to elderly..

My town is from crimes...
My town had 2 elementary schools...

I heard that teachers are good...
I want to live in a big city..
I like historical cities..
In the future...
In spring and summer my husband go fishing..
Sometimes my friend gives me bitter melon/goya..
I shop to the nearest supermarket in my home
I can't decide what food will I buy..

Discussion Questions Talk a lot

 Discussion Questions Talk a lot

Grammar Quiz 1

Descibing Pictures Using Facts

Describing Pictures Using Facts

facts
The Parthenon
The Parthenon is a temple.
Athens
The Parthenon now is now a museum.
It was constructed in 447 BC and completed in 438.
Taj Majal
Taj Majal is located at Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.
It has a height of 73m.
It was built in 1632 to 1653.
Architectural
In 2003 there were 3 million visitors at Taj Majal.
abandoned

How do yu know your parents. (contiunation)

How do you know your parents 

persuade=encourage,convince
children who help in doing household chores in US are paid by their parents...
pərˈswād
aca=demic
it varies
sometimes a lot ...
music instructor...
reading aloud..
today i will start..
i'm fat i cannot move...
we have to do light exercises everyday...
my husband helps me to cook dinner...
my husband do the laundry every weekend...
my husband negotiates with the sales person...

How do you know your parents love you?

When do you feel happy?

It was warm yesterday..
Today i a little cloudy...

I want to get their ideas about something..
I sometimes them to eat out..
invite..
After my husband's retirement
I've been married for 35 years
When I have colds..
When i have body pains..



How do you know your parents love you?


We call parental love "unconditional" meaning that parents give top priority to their children all circunastances.
for example, they try to provide their children with better food, a better educatioin, better medical care, etc
parents are always ready to sacrifice their own well-being for their children's sake.
we all know that their love endless, but we don't know what real parental love is until we become parents ourselves. Parents may not take about their love for their children, but we all know they will aways love us.


私たちは、親が子供のすべての状況を最優先していることを親の愛「無条件」という意味を呼び出します。
例えば、彼らがより良い食品、より良い教育、より良い医療などで子供たちを提供しようとします
両親は常に子供たちのために自分の幸福を犠牲にする準備が整いました。
私たちは皆、それが彼らの愛無限の知っているが、我々は両親に自分自身になるされるまで、親の本当何の愛を知りません。親は子供のための彼らの愛について取らないかもしれないが、我々はすべての彼らは遠かった私たちを愛することを知っています。