Zoom英会話クラス(火)

Lesson Notes January 27, 2026 (TUESDAY ZOOM)

Words & Phrases

• Your (video / image) looks clearer than before.

• I called J:Com to help me set up my new computer. They sent a guy. He set everything up for me.

• How long does it take to set up a new pc?

• There are three electronic stores in Wakabadai.

• Sometimes you might also hear “electronics stores”, but never “electric store”

• I didn’t have to pay for the setup. I’ll be billed next month on my J:COM bill.

• “… It’ll show up on my J:COM bill next month.”

• I also signed up for remote customer service.

• I watched a programme on TV the other day about Komae.

• It featured a soba shop and a Vietnamese restaurant.

• The comedians in the show have perfect timing. How they react and what they say are perfect.

• I couldn’t see Tomoko perform because my knee was bothering me.

• Mindset (noun) = a person’s habitual way of thinking or attitude toward situations, problems, or life in general. (Synonyms: attitude, outlook, mentality, perspective)

• She has a positive mindset about learning new languages.

• His mindset changed after the experience.

• A growth mindset helps people handle challenges better.

• People have moods.

• She’s in a good mood today.

• He was in a bad mood after work.

• The children were in an excited mood.

• Places and situations have atmosphere.

• The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere.

• There was a tense atmosphere in the meeting.

• The festival had a lively atmosphere.

Pronunciation

• Cacao (noun) kəˈkɑː.oʊ / ca-CAO

• Cocoa (noun) ˈkoʊ.koʊ / CO-co