Zoom英会話クラス(金)

Lesson Notes September 12, 2025 (FRIDAY ZOOM)

Words & Phrases

• It didn’t really rain today.

• It was spitting a bit when I was coming home.

• It was rainy like cats and dogs yesterday afternoon.

• The river flooded. (= It spread out of its normal banks and affected the surrounding area.)

• The river overflowed. (=  the river itself spilling over its banks, like water going past the top of a container.)

• In the past, there have been landslides in the Ozenji area.

• I was out yesterday and got caught in the heavy downpour.

• I was soaked. (= It says you were completely wet.)

• I was soaking wet. (= It really emphasizes how wet you were, almost dripping.)

• That party got a few seats in the parliament. (More casual)

• That party won some seats in parliament. (Natural in political context)