Yamayuri 英会話クラス

September 26, 2025 (Yamayuri)

Words & Phrases

• We can fly straight to Vienna from Japan.

• The Czech Republic is also known as Czechia.

• Did Typhoon 18 hit Taiwan?

• The 18th typhoon hit a city northeast of Taipei.

• Goulash (noun) ˈɡuː.læʃ / GOU-lash = a traditional Hungarian stew or soup, usually made with meat, vegetables, and paprika, often served with bread or noodles

• We had a hearty goulash for lunch at the local restaurant.

• The chef taught us how to make authentic Hungarian goulash.

• Goulash is perfect for warming up on a cold winter day.

• My husband is keeping track of all the World Heritage sites that he visits.

• I rented a car and drove to Salzburg by myself.

• I have a few bucket list places I want to visit before I die.

• What are your hobbies?

• I go to Curves two or three times a week.

• My husband is looking forward to my going to America for two months.

Appropriate Language

• Speak of the devil (phrase) = used when someone appears just after being mentioned, often said in a light or humorous way

• Speak of the devil, here comes Sarah just as we were talking about her.

• We were gossiping about the teacher and, speak of the devil, he walked in.

• Oh, speak of the devil, I was just about to call you.

• RSVP (phrase) = an abbreviation of the French phrase Répondez s’il vous plaît, meaning “please reply”, used on invitations to ask the guest to confirm whether they will attend