Yamayuri 英会話クラス

June 6, 2025 (Yamayuri)

Words & Phrases

• The first time I went to Nara was during my elementary school graduation trip.

• My husband entered a lottery to get tickets to see wall paintings in ancient tombs.

• Do you know how many people entered the lottery?

• There’s a one in ten chance to get a ticket.

• The wall paintings were removed and placed in a special preservation room.

• They are currently being restored.

• The mound is sealed, so no one can enter.

• I had a heart procedure for an irregular heartbeat a couple of years ago.

• Across Spain, you can see the influence of Muslim culture and art.

• My kids wanted to stop and play in the park.

• A man threatened me with a knife.

• I fended the attackers off with a souvenir boat.

• The phrasal verb “fend off” means to defend yourself or keep something/someone away, especially in a physical sense.

• The fresh raw oysters had a beautiful briny flavour.

Appropriate Language

• ‘Foreign’ is usually used to describe objects, products, or things rather than people. When referring to people, it’s often more appropriate to use ‘international.’

• I enjoy watching foreign films, especially those from Europe.

• She studied several foreign languages at university.

• We import most of our electronics from foreign countries.

• The university has a large international student population.

• He works for an international company based in London.

• We watched the international news to see how other countries are reacting.

• “Foreign” can sound impersonal or even negative when used to describe people.

• foreign people, foreign tourists, foreign students (can sound distancing or outdated)

• “International” sounds more neutral and respectful in modern English

• international students, international tourists, international visitors