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Lesson Notes June 17, 2025 (TUESDAY ZOOM)

Words & Phrases

• I had to move my outdoor plants, the strong sunlight was causing their leaves to drop.

• It was so hot yesterday that I was dozing in front of the TV.

• Doze (verb); to sleep lightly or nap for a short period, often unintentionally or in a relaxed setting.

• I want to see that movie, it looks really interesting. (This means, from what you’ve seen (maybe a trailer or poster), the movie seems fun, exciting, or worth watching.)

• The movie is based on an original story.

• Some film students wanted to (hire / rent) my house to shoot something.

• On the news, I saw a short segment that featured the Asao area.

• Someone I know was featured in the program.

• Kuchō (区長) can be called “ward chief” or “ward mayor”.

• The doctor said it would take another half month for it to completely heal.

• The bone is mostly (mended / knitted).

• “Mended” means healed or repaired; this is natural and common for everyday conversation,

• “Knitted” refers to how the bone tissues have grown back together; often used by doctors or in medical writing.

• They spend summers at their second home in the mountains.

• The ground freezes about 1 metre down.

Appropriate Language

• Second home; General terms

• vacation home; Used when the second house is mainly for holidays

• weekend home; A second house mainly used on weekends

• Second home; Location / Function

• cottage; Small, often rural or countryside house

• cabin; Rustic second house, often in forest or mountains

• Villa;  Large, luxurious second house (esp. in warm regions)

• getaway; Emphasizes escape or relaxation