Zoom英会話クラス(金)

Lesson Notes June 26, 2026 (FRIDAY ZOOM)

Words & Phrases

• We had a nine-person bus, but there were only 6 of us in total.

• Every couple of hours we took a rest stop. (In most conversation try not to use the word “toilet”. We can also use “a bathroom break”)

• What was your favourite food on your trip?

  • What was the best thing you ate on your trip?

  • Did you have any delicious meals?

• We are going to Indonesia to see my daughter's family while they are visiting her in-laws.

• Bali has traditional tiered rice fields that look amazing.

• What would you do if you were staying at home when a big earthquake hit? (Do not use “attack” for natural disasters, we use “hit” for things like earthquakes, storms, typhoons etc)

• What kind of things are in your cupboards?

  • I secure the cupboard doors with strong elastic bands when I travel.

Pronunciation

• Cupboard (noun) ˈkʌbərd / KUB-urd (Note: The "p" is completely silent, and the "oard" sounds like “urd")

Appropriate Language

In English, "How about...?" is usually used to make a suggestion or to pivot a topic back to the other person.

• Example of a suggestion: "I'm hungry. How about pizza for dinner?”

• Example of a pivot: "My weekend was great! How about yours? (How was your weekend?)"

If you are just starting a conversation and want to ask someone how their vacation went, there are much more natural phrases to use.

• If they have already returned home:

  • "How was your trip?" (The absolute best, most common way to ask).

  • "How did your trip go?”

  • "Did you have a good time on your trip?”

• If they are currently on the trip right now:

  • "How is your trip going?”

  • "Are you having a good time on your trip?"