Hi Geoff, How are you doing? I'm good. Thank you for your correction. In this lesson, your explanation about a/an/the for "environment" was so simple for me to understand. I hope I can judge others correctly like "environment"too. ( That said, I'm struggling with the word "life / lives "... But I found it should depend on the meanings ! I'll find the rules ! ) In addition, thank you for telling me the meaning of "make much of ". I made a sentence again here. EX ) UK people have historically made much of afternoon tea interacting with each other. UK people have historically thought it important that afternoon tea could interact with each other. If I still misunderstand it, please tell me later. Here, the hottest days come! This week is just like a sauna outside.... To curb the pandemic, I hope more people could stay home for whatever reason now....haha Take care! My best, Yukiko
Hi Geoff, Thank you for your explanations. I’ve been enjoying learning proper British English phrases and words thanks to you. Your advice means a lot to me. I appreciate it. Have a wonderful evening! Sincerely, Takeshi
Hi Geoff, Thank you for your explanation. Your expressions and paraphrases are really useful for me to learn natural British English. I appreciate it. I enjoyed the pretty and lovely scenery of good old British countryside, and visited the place of inspiration for JRR Tolkien, best known as the author of the high fantasy works "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings". It's been a good day. I hope you also have had a wonderful Saturday. Have a wonderful evening! Sincerely, Takeshi
Hi Geoff, Thank you for checking my writing with your decent explanation. About the articles, it is so difficult to judge which applies even though I read the rules so many times. This time, for example, I could not judge well "cost" can be countable or not. Yet, I try to get used to choose correct ones step by step. Today, I've learned how to use " as + p.p." and " as+ <doing >". I could find out " as + p.p" easily on the internet, but I could not do " as + <doing>". For the moment, I understand it could be the same meaning as " when doing". If my understanding is bad, tell me it next time. Yukiko PS I find it interesting that people can hit cars when parking in Paris (France) . It is one of the greatest difference of culture! Good for you.... I don't recommend driving there by your car to you....hahaha...
Hi Geoff, Thank you for your kind reply. From this lesson, I've learned how to use the words " few ( with plural)", "to the extent that", " (always) their + plural ", " take something + adverb"...etc. They helps my study a lot. Wow! You know well Marugame !! Marugame is also a city name in the prefecture which is so-called "Udon-prefecture" in Japan. （ A real name ”Kagawa-prefecture"） Many people know Kagawa is called Udon-prefecture and believe that this company is from there. However, to tell the truth, any Marugame shop has not opened yet in Marugame-city till today, and the headquarters is in Tokyo now after moving from near Kobe. ) Now I believe you know more than Japanese.... it is useless information, though... Have a nice day! Yukiko PS Let me make sure for my understanding easily... " an long, unauthorised absence " Could "an" be "a"?
Hi Geoff, Thank you for your explanations. I appreciate your kind help. It means a lot to me. I'm doing well, than you. I hope you are also doing well. Have a wonderful weekend. (I'm going to the Cotswolds tomorrow.) Sincerely, Takeshi
Hi Geoff, Thank you for your explanations. I've been enjoying learning British English from you, and I appreciate your thoughtful advice. Have a wonderful evening. Sincerely, Takeshi
Hi Geoff, How's going? I'm so good. Thank you for checking my writing. Not only the sentences I need to correct, but also I've picked up new vocabulary from your note: inflict / impair / If in doubt etc... In terms of "that" which cannot be omitted, it is a bit complicated, so I try to keep it in the sentence just in case. ( It, however, sounds that we need to put "that", when "that-clause (S+V) " is more important to say than the sentence before it. ) I'm happy you love the video !! And thank you for telling me the correct words in UK. Recently, I watched TV program which introduced Borough Market in London, which looks so interesting. I take a note and keep it for a coming day when I visit there. Thank you. Have a nice day! Yukiko
Hi Geoff, Thank you for your kind explanation. I’ve been enjoying learning proper British English phrases and words thanks to you. Your advice means a lot to me. I appreciate it. Have a wonderful evening! Sincerely, Takeshi
Hi Geoff, Thank you for reviewing my draft email. I will review your feedback again and again. I look forward to next time. Taka
Thank you very much for your corrections and explanations. It is nice to know some "higher level language" and I would like to remember those, such as " community" and "ultimately". Thank you!
Hi Geoff, How are you doing? Thank you for your reply on top of your kind message. So far, we both are very healthy and everything is OK. I hope it keeps this week. I looked up Wagamama restaurant. As I didn't know it, I looked up it. You have so many in London. Plates looks like a bit ( other ) Asian -style and a strong taste than our dishes, but they seem delicious ! This time, I was happy to learn the following: - be detached from - half-hearted - (to) feel encouraged In Japan, I'm afraid to tell you that English is taught by American style. Every textbook in school are all American style, although we are sometimes taught the difference between UK and US style. So I prefer to keep on writing in American style, as it is hard to change now.... The other day, I found one of Youtubers ( language masters ) made a video relating it. This is something like how I learn the difference... hahaha https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auB7vT2-92 ( I hope you can enjoy it skipping over Japanese.... He mainly says "it is so complex, so it is hoped to make it all the same. By contrast, it is a diversity, so we need to embrace it." ) Take care! Yukiko
Hi Geoff, Thank you for your explanations. I appreciate that you always give me kind explanation and help. It is very thoughtful of you. Have a wonderful evening! Sincerely, Takeshi
Hi Geoff, How are you doing? I’m good, but my husband worked with his coworker who tested positive today in the meeting on last Friday. Hence, he is going to work from home from tomorrow to the end of this week conforming to the Japanese rule, and I can’t cut corners on lunch… For the moment, we are good and keep us well sanitary… Thank you for your reply. I’ve especially learned and remembered the following today; - friction between something ( you don’t use “ over “ or “among “ ) - we can use the present tense in the clause with “ whether “ -today’s best word is “ re-evaluate “ I took them on my note, and I’ll see it sometimes for review. Take care! Yukiko
Hi Geoff, Thank you for your feedback. I reviewed your advice and learned a good way to write something like a native speaker. Have a good day! Best regards, Taka
