Yamayuri 英会話クラス
November 7, 2025 (Yamayuri)
Words & Phrases
Whenever people draw kanji in the air, they look like they are conducting an orchestra.
We (looked / searched) for a restaurant on a Sunday night.
The train ticket was still valid during the construction. We had to take a couple of buses and trains to reach our destination.
Did you go to Vienna this time?
Have you ever been to Vienna?
The restaurant has famous people sign their wall.
The restaurant has famous people’s (signatures / autographs) on the wall.
I’ve wanted to visit there, so now I am thinking of planning a trip.
When you were on the cruise ship for three months did you use English or Japanese?
I have to get cataract surgery later this year, so I cannot travel until next year.
Mine (noun) = a place where minerals, metals, or other valuable materials are extracted from the ground
The coal mine closed after fifty years of operation.
Workers descended deep into the mine to extract gold.
Old mines can be dangerous if they’re not properly sealed.
Quarry (noun) = an open excavation where stone, marble, or other materials are cut or blasted from the earth
The limestone was taken from a quarry nearby.
You could hear the machines working at the quarry all day.
Many quarries are later filled with water and turned into lakes.
When my sons visit my house I often make dumplings.
Dumpling (noun) = a small piece of dough, sometimes filled with meat, vegetables, or sweets, that is boiled, steamed, or fried
We ordered pork dumplings and hot soup for lunch.
She learned how to make Chinese dumplings from her grandmother.
The stew came with fluffy dumplings floating on top.
Pronunciation
Ireland ˈaɪə.lənd / EYE-er-luhnd
Iceland ˈaɪs.lənd / EYE-sluhnd
Appropriate Language
Be careful with singular and plurals
A half year ago
Six months ago
Boats and Ships
Boat = A small or medium-sized watercraft used on rivers, lakes, or near the coast. Boats usually carry people or small amounts of cargo. (Fishing boat, rowboat, sailboat, speedboat etc)
Ship = A large sea-going vessel designed for long-distance travel, cargo transport, or military use. Ships usually have a full crew, multiple decks, and complex navigation systems. (Cruise ship, cargo ship, warship)
