Yamayuri 英会話クラス

August 1, 2025 (Yamayuri)

Words & Phrases

• I went to the movies a couple of times in the last couple of weeks.

• I thought the movie was based on a true story.

• Was the movie fiction or non-fiction?

• I dropped into Book Off to look for a book.

• I sent a package to my family by express mail.

• Express mail can be quicker but more expensive.

• Gion festival has a total 34 floats.

• The floats are assembled and dissembled each year.

• I’ve heard on the news that there is a shortage of matcha.

• We walked around the (temple / shrine) grounds, it was so beautiful.

• The shrine is famous for its moss garden.

• I haven’t received the VISA for my trip yet, and I’m supposed to leave in two days.

• Worst case scenario, I can get a landing VISA when I arrive.

• You can apply for the VISA online, but you need to go to the embassy to pick it up.

• The immigration officials are very laid-back.

• When you go trekking what are the most important things to bring?

• The powder dissolves in water easily. (‘Melt’ is not suitable in this sense)

• My new house is small and cozy.

Appropriate Language

• Thread (noun); very thin fibre used mainly for sewing or stitching

• Used for: clothing, hand sewing, embroidery

• I need some red thread to sew this button back on.

• String (noun); thin cord made of twisted fibres, stronger than thread

• Used for: tying packages, hanging things, crafts

• He tied the recycling with a piece of string.

• Rope (noun); thick, strong cord made by twisting many fibres or threads together

• Used for: climbing, lifting, pulling, boats

• The mountain climber held tightly onto the rope.