Good evening Today we will talk about how to start a conversation This is an example of what we can ask people who have gone On a trip or vacation. 1.How was your trip/vacation? 2. Did you enjoy the trip? 3. Was the trip enjoyable? 4. Did you find any good spots? (Good spots - 人気 所) 5. How was the weather? 6. Where did you go? 7. Were the people friendly/kind/helpful? •this question refers to the local people not the hotel staff• 8. Did you have any trouble/difficulties? ( trouble/ difficulties- 困った 時) 9. Did you get any souvenirs or Knick knacks? ( souvenirs-おみやげ Knick knacks -小物) 10. How was the food ? 11. Would you recommend me going there? These are some questions you ask but the key point is framing the question. How you say a question can lead to many interesting Conversaciones For example: Jill: How was your trip? Joan: it was awesome Jill: Was the weather good? Joan: it was great, there was a storm But it was on the first day? Jill: that’s great , how was the food ? Joan: it was hot and spicy. I loved it. Jill: You think I should go? Joan : Definetly •definitely- かならず/ 間違えなく• Don’t forget that question framing is important How you say and when you say it See you next time

We continue our learning in April Now we have some sayings: April showers for May flowers Rain rain go away come back another day Rain expressions Drizzle- light rain Shower Raining cats and dogs- heavy The rain from hell/heaven Other expressions Bath - shower Expressions for mucus My eyes are caked My nose was stuffed Words that are mis-pronounced words Cloudy- crowded

“April showers for May flowers” This is a saying used when describing the spring weather. Another is a kids song: Rain rain go away Come back another day. Spring brings so many new ideas and goals What’s your spring dream? Let’s see about Jill and Joan Jill: I need to lose weight Joan: let’s sign up at the new gym around the corner Jill: yeah they are having a campaign, free one week trial. Joan: really Jill: that’s right Joan: I need a new outfit, any sales Jill: well, let’s take a look online Joan: well, let’s get back to work Jill: let’s go to that gym during lunchtime Joan: yeah let’s do that See you later alligator NOTE Campaign: this is a term used for sales. Sign up: this means to start a membership in a organization

The beginning of school part 2 The ceremony that goes with the first day of school is called Inauguration- this is the ceremony that is the beginning of a school year. This is also means the start of something. Examples: Today is the inaugural season of this team. A: Did you hear about the new Chinese restaurant? B: Where? A: it’s down the block from here; they had there inaugural day last week. Note Quiz What month do they start school in the United States? A. August B. April C. September What kind of vehicle do kids ride to school? A. Taxi B. Bus C. SUV What game do kids play in the school yard? A. Marco Polo B. Tag C. Paddy Cake

Hello welcome to the first day of school. Do you remember when you went to school? The three “P’s” are what you needed. Pencil Paper Pen Now today you need the 3 “C’s” Computer Charger Connection(Wi-Fi) Going to school has changed a lot. Well here are some other things we worry about school Fashion- are you in the in Teachers - Can you get along with them Making friends - can you meet people you get along with Circle - people who will help you in the future Here is some vocabulary you could you use: Status In-laws- family that you marry into Awful- not good Pitch in- to help out Comic books - these are books that we read for entertainment Back to Joan and Jill Joan: hey there are so many kids? Jill: first day of school Joan: yes that’s right Jill: wow look at the bags; they are so different Joan: no notebooks Jill: yes look at the computers Joan: how about you did you have a backpack or a case? Jill: backpack Joan: me too Jill: well let’s get to work Joan: yeah, lucky us . We don’t have any worries about teachers. Jill: yeah, we don’t .

Hello, do you know about April fools? April fools Day is a day in which people play pranks on each other. I think the most memorably April Fools prank was when on the radio Orson Wells did a parody of the Story “War of the Worlds”. This caused a shock through the country; many people were panicked by the news and caused by the radio story. Later that evening there was an apology from the radio station saying that it was just a “hoax”. Note Prank -いたずら Hoax - でっち上げ Well see you next time

Good evening Last class we discussed about phobias A phobia is when you have a fear of things. Vertigo Acrophobia These are different fears that people have. We have many different meanings for the start of spring . In Japan cherry blossom viewing is very popular. Here are some terms to remember: Full bloom 満開 Blossom 咲く Cherry 桜 Flower Viewing party 花見 Here are the ladies in a flower viewing party Joan: do you like flowers Jill: not really, I have hay fever Joan: oh that’s too bad. Jill: it’s okay, I am taking medicine for it. Joan: does it make you sleepy? Jill: yes it does. I can’t really drink alcohol either. Joan: I see, well ... would you like to walk in the park and see the flowers ; they are in full bloom. Jill: sure, I have a bit of cabin fever. Note Cabin fever means that when you are indoors for too long Do you get cabin fever? See you next time.