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Lesson Notes June 27, 2025 (FRIDAY ZOOM)
Words & Phrases
While feeding my friend’s dog, I got bitten.
The doctor gave me a shot to prevent infection, and my friend covered the hospital bill.
While riding my bicycle, I was hit by another woman. A few days later, I had pain in my lower back.
A shopping arcade usually refers to a covered, outdoor or semi-outdoor passageway lined with shops, often with a glass roof or canopy and entrances at both ends.
If it’s underground, like Tokyo station, it’s usually called an underground shopping mall
I was amazed that every shop seems to be thriving in Osaka, unlike in Tokyo, where many shopping streets are shuttered.
Calling (noun); A strong feeling of being meant to do a particular job or type of work, often something important or meaningful in life.
She felt a calling to become a nurse and help others.
Teaching is more than just a job for him; it’s his true calling.
Many artists say their work is a calling, not just a career.
Appropriate Language
How we ask a question can differ slightly in tone, focus, and what the speaker expects.
How many times have you been to Osaka?
Type: Open question
Focus: Asking for a specific number.
Meaning: The speaker wants to know the exact number of visits.
A: “Oh really? You’ve been to Osaka? How many times?”
B: “At least a dozen times.”Have you been to Osaka many times?
Type: Yes/No question
Focus: Asking about frequency, not a specific number.
Meaning: The speaker thinks the person may have gone many times and wants confirmation.
A: “You seem to know Osaka well. Have you been there many times?”
B: “Yes, I come sometimes to visit family who live here.”You’ve been to Osaka many times, haven’t you?
Type: Tag question
Focus: Confirming something the speaker already believes.
Meaning: The speaker expects the answer to be yes.
A: “You know the area well—You’ve been to Osaka many times, haven’t you?”
B: “Yes, you’re right. I love the food, so I visit often.”
