Zoom英会話クラス(火)

Lesson Notes March 10, 2026 (TUESDAY ZOOM)

Words & Phrases

• Are you talking about the surprise snow we had this morning?

• The snow looked wet and heavy, not soft and fluffy.

• I was woken up by freezing rain this morning.

• The freezing rain turned to sleet and eventually it started to snow.

• There is a lot of shade in my yard, so most flowers aren’t blooming yet.

• There are so many light pink Christmas roses in my garden.

• Do you know what plants reproduce easily? (more scientific)

• Invasive species (noun) [Countable] = A living thing (animal, plant, fungus, or bacteria) that is not native to a specific location

• The invasive species of zebra mussels has clogged many water pipes in the Great Lakes.

• If you bring fruit from another country, you might accidentally introduce an invasive species of insect.

• Gardeners are encouraged to plant native flowers instead of invasive species that crowd out local plants.

• My neighbour’s cat gets into my garden and annoys me, but I keep my mouth shut to keep the peace.

• There was an old house covered in ivy. I was worried about it collapsing. Luckily, it was demolished in a day.

Pronunciation

• Narcissus (noun) [Countable] nɑːrˈsɪsəs/ nar-SIS-us

• Narcissi (noun) [plural] nɑːrˈsɪsaɪ/ nar-SISS-eye (Can also use “narcissuses”)

Appropriate Language

"Multiply" vs. “Spread" for gardening

• Multiply: to increase in total number

• My lilies multiple every year.

• Spread: to grow outward and cover more ground

• The mint is spreading everywhere!

• Self-seed: to drop seeds and grow new plants

• This grass self-seeds easily.