Yamayuri 英会話クラス

May 22, 2026 (Yamayuri)

Words & Phrases

• It’s so cold today. I looked through my closet for some warm clothes.

  • Hot clothes" sounds like clothes that just came out of a dryer or are literally on fire!

  • "Warm clothes" is the correct term for clothing that keeps your body heat inside.

• Canadian banknotes are made of a smooth, flexible plastic like material, rather than cotton-based paper.

• Have you ever lived in another country?

  • He lived in Australia.

  • She’s been living in Vancouver for many year.

• There is a seminar on vegetables once a month here.

  • I’ve heard that there is a music class once every two months.

• I’ve been attending the class since I moved here several years ago.

  • What was the topic of the (last / previous) class you attended?

• One pack of five kiwis cost about ¥500.

  • Kiwis are rich in vitamin-C.

  • Greek style yogurt is very thick, more so than some watery Japanese ones.

• I used to harvest a lot of kiwi but nowadays only four or five a season.

Appropriate Language

• The word "foreigner" can sometimes sound a bit cold or "outsider-ish, so these alternatives are better

  • There were a large number of international visitors at the popular sightseeing spot.

  • Popular cities are having issues with an increase in tourists.