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Lesson Notes June 23, 2026 (TUESDAY ZOOM)

Words & Phrases

• I still have to take medicine for my digestion.

• I’ve never visited mainland China. However, I visited Hong Kong when it was part of the British Empire.

• The players' injuries opened up an opportunity for others to score and shine.

  • Since a few guys got hurt, it gave the bench players a massive chance to step up and score.

• There are a variety of posters on trains. Some are advertisements, while others give information on events and the like.

  • Train cars are filled with all kinds of advertisements—some promote commercial products, while others highlight local events.

  • You see tons of ads on the trains here. Some are just commercials, but others tell you about upcoming events.

• After 9 years, Justin Trudeau resigned as the leader of the Liberal Party. Part of the reason for this was a rapid decline in his approval ratings.

• The scandal over the alleged online smear videos targeting her opponents is distracting Prime Minister Takaichi.

• I’m making a small batch of pickled ume.

  • When will they be ready to eat?

Appropriate Language

• Bandwagon fan (Noun) = A person who becomes a fan of a specific sports team, musician, or pop-culture trend only after they start winning or become incredibly popular. (The opposite can be “die-hard fan” or “loyal fan”

  • He never cared about basketball until the local team made it to the finals, and suddenly he's a huge bandwagon fan.