Zoom英会話クラス(火)

Lesson Notes May 12, 2026 (TUESDAY ZOOM)

Words & Phrases

• Did you get a haircut?

  • When did you go for a haircut?

  • Did you give yourself a trim? (informal)

    • Did you trim your hair yourself? (natural)

• The drive from Nagoya to Nagano is long. I think it was better having two drivers.

  • Recently, he’s nervous driving on (icy / wet / snow covered) roads.

  • When you drove in winter, did you use chains or specialized winter tires?

  • Spiked tires have been illegal in Japan since the winter of 1991 / 1992.

  • New winter tires have a very deep tire tread to help the car grip the snow.

• One of my friends often goes golfing, at least once a week.

  • I used to go golfing at a par 3 course. I enjoyed playing for fun.

  • In the evenings, I go to the driving range to practice my swing.

• Brazen (adjective) = Doing something shocking or immoral without any fear or shame. It can also describe something made of brass.

  • She told a brazen lie to her boss, even though everyone knew the truth.

• Shameless (adjective) = Not feeling or showing any embarrassment or guilt, especially when doing something that most people would think is wrong or rude.

  • I can't believe her shameless behaviour; she ate all the food before the guests arrived!

Appropriate Language

"Go" vs. "Play" for Sports

• “Go” is used for activities that end in “-ing”; and is used when we talk about leisure activities and hobbies

  • go swimming / go hiking / go golfing / go hiking

• “Play” is used for team sports or balls games

  • play tennis / play soccer / play volleyball / play golf (for example in a tournament)

• “Do” is used for individual martial arts or gymnastics

  • do yoga / do karate / do gymnastics