Zoom英会話クラス(金)
Lesson Notes August 21, 2026 (FRIDAY ZOOM)
Words & Phrases
The movie I saw was not entertaining. It was much more serious than I thought.
The central theme of the novel is the importance of family.
Everyone wore colourful shirts to match the tropical theme of the party.
In one scene, there is a play in the movie.
I was moved by the last scene in the movie.
There's something off about his character in the movie. (= there is something unsettling, creepy, weird, mental issue)
The young characters isn’t right in the head I think.
After the movie my friend and I went our separate ways.
Our home phone has an answering machine. So I can screen calls.
I will never be scammed.
Both bias and prejudice mean judging someone or something unfairly
Bias: Favouring one side or one choice over another (can be positive or negative).
The judge was accused of bias because he knew one of the players.
Prejudice: Having a negative opinion about a person or group before you know them (usually based on race, gender, or age).
He faced prejudice at work because of his young age.
It is wrong to have prejudice against people from other countries.
Grammar
(Illness Name) + Patient (formal / medical)
cancer patient
diabetes patient
Alzheimer’s patient
A person with (illness name)
a person with cancer
someone with diabetes
people with heart disease
a kid with a bad cold
Pronunciation
Theme (noun) θiːm / theem
Appropriate Language
Telephone Symbols
# = pound
(on social media this is called “hashtag”, and in music it’s called “sharp”)
* = star
Balcony
Where is it? Attached to an upper floor of a building.
Key Feature: It hangs off the side of a building and has safety railings. It is usually small.
Deck
Where is it? Attached to a house (usually in the back garden).
Key Feature: It is raised slightly off the ground and made of wood
Patio
Where is it? On the ground level, right next to the house.
Key Feature: It sits flat on the earth and does not have railings.
Terrace
Where is it? On a flat roof, or built into a hillside.
Key Feature: It is a large, open outdoor space higher up than a patio.
