Yamayuri 英会話クラス

Yamayuri
Written By Kristopher Matheson

March 13, 2026 (Yamayuri)

Words & Phrases

  • I went paragliding (for the first time) last weekend.

    • Have you ever gone waterskiing?

  • It’s been a cold week, it’s like a second winter. We had a false spring the week before.

  • I couldn’t see the northern lights with my naked eye.

  • The price of chocolate is almost doubling.

    • The cost of coffee is also going up.

    • The chaos around the world is causing goods to rise.

  • In America the midterm elections could upset the Republican Party and their prospects for the future.

    • Nobody knows what the President will do in the future.

  • We should have a viewing party for the upcoming baseball games!

Pronunciation

  • Chaos (noun) ˈkeɪɒs / KAY-oss

Appropriate Language

Using "Go" + Verb-ing (Activities)

  • This is the most common way to talk about hobbies or leisure experiences. We use this for activities that involve moving from one place to another. 

    • Go swimming

    • Go shopping

    • Go hiking 

    • Go skiing 

    • "Last weekend, I went hiking in the mountains. It was a great experience!"

Using "Go to" + Places

  • This describes the experience of visiting a specific destination or event.

    • Go to a concert

    • Go to a museum

    • Go to the beach

    • Go to a festival

    • "I went to a jazz concert for the first time last month. I loved the music."

Kristopher Matheson

Hello, I'm Kristopher, a Canadian teaching English & photographer in Japan. I am primarily interested in urban environments and the people found there, as well as abstractionism in architecture and landscapes.

http://www.krismatheson.com
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