Zoom英会話クラス(金)
Lesson Notes October 10, 2025 (FRIDAY ZOOM)
Words & Phrases
What will you do on the flight?
How long did you older daughter studying in Vienna? (NOT old daughter)
She picks up languages easily.
“Picks up” here means “learns quickly” or “learns without much effort.” This is a natural way to talk about learning languages in spoken English.
It was a really long start to her vacation. Door to door took around 32 hours.
Her trip was hard, wasn’t it? (We would use the question tag here, rather than a question)
When you reach a certain age you need to take a cognitive test for your driver's license.
My husband wanted to treat himself to a nice lunch. However, the server accidentally spilled the miso soup all over him, so the meal was complimentary.
Instead of offering to dry-clean his clothes, they offered him a free lunch.
Major League Baseball is a professional baseball league in North America composed of 30 teams, divided equally between the National League and the American League, with 29 in the United States and 1 in Canada.
Pronunciation
Cognitive (adjective) ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.tɪv / COG-ni-tive
Appropriate Language
Pick up (phrasal verb) = to learn something informally or improve a skill
She was able to pick up the new song quickly with no effort.
Are you hoping to pick up a new hobby when you retire?
Nerd (noun) = a person who is very interested in technical, academic, or niche subjects, often socially awkward but highly knowledgeable (Synonyms: geek, enthusiast, bookworm)
He’s a computer nerd who can code for hours without a break.
Some people tease him for being a nerd, but he enjoys his hobbies.
She proudly calls herself a language nerd.
Cleaning Verbs
Clean (verb) = To make something not dirty. You can clean many things.
I clean my room every Saturday.
You can also clean dishes, floors, windows.
Dry-clean (verb) = A special way to clean clothes using chemicals, not water. Used for jackets, suits, or delicate clothes.
I need to dry-clean my suit before the wedding.
Do laundry (phrase) = To wash clothes, sheets, or towels. Usually means the whole job, not just one item.
I do laundry every Sunday.
Wash something (verb + object) = To clean one thing with water (and usually soap).
I wash my shirt in the washing machine.
You can wash your hands, car, dishes, or clothes.
