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
Hi Geoff, Thank you for your explanations. I’ve learnt the correct meaning of (how to use) "accompany". I misunderstood the way of using it: × Adults must accompany children. Adults must be accompanied by children. I tend to check the meaning of words, but if I haven't used them in sentences, sometimes I don't quite understand how to use them. I appreciate your suggestions. Have a wonderful evening! Sincerely, Takeshi
Thank you for your prompt reply. I’m grateful to you for your support.
Hi Geoff, Thank you for your kind check of my writing. Today, I've learned the difference By contrast, S+V ( on top of the sentence with comma ) in contrast to + noun ( in the middle of sentence without a comma ) I read also the explanation of the difference between "in contrast to / with ", but I didn't understand well and decided to use "in contrast to" all the time because "to" is more common. On another note, I've learned the difference between "keep" and "remain". I feel "keep" sounds more positive to move ahead, while "remain" sounds a bit negative due to the unavoidable situation... Thank you so much! See you later soon! Yukiko
Hi Geoff, Thank you for your kind explanation. Your advice is so useful for me to learn proper British English. I appreciate it. Have a wonderful evening! Sincerely, Takeshi
Hi Geoff, Thank you for your kind explanation. I’ve been enjoying learning British English thanks to you. Your advice means a lot to me. I appreciate it. Have a nice evening! Sincerely, Takeshi
Hi Geoff, Thank you for your kind explanation. I’ve been 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 explanations. I’ve been learning proper British English phrases and words thanks to you. I sincerely appreciate your help. Have a wonderful evening! Sincerely, Takeshi
Hi Geoff, I hope you and your family also stay safe. It was still insanely hot when I went to a corner shop this evening, even 6 pm. All I just did was walking 600m, but I almost lost consciousness. Thank you for your kind explanation. Your advice is very useful for me to learn proper British English. I appreciate it. Have a wonderful evening! Sincerely, Takeshi
Hi Geoff, How are you doing? I'm good. Thank you for your reply. I really respect you that your assumptions were all what I wanted to say. I've learned a lot of vocubulary related to "unease" and "worry", so I hope I can use them as soon as possible. I appreciate that you always enrich and improve my English. See you soon! Yukiko
Hi Geoff, Thank you for your decent work! I've learned a lot from you. It was new for me about the definition of "decade". I really appreciate that you taught me exactly. We don't have the equivalent word in Japanese.( We just say 10 years or 5 years from A to B ). The last time, I'm sorry I made a typo. The town name of Toyota was " Koromo", not "Komoro"...just in case... Take care ! Stay hydorated ! ( As you know, here is rainnnig all the day.... I heard the rainning season was over in the end of last month, but everyone now doubt it...haha ) Yukiko
Hi Geoff, How are you doing? I'm sorry to be late for giving stars. Here, we passed 3 day off including a holiday called " the day of the sea". There is no event or celebration, becuase this holiday was created to increase the number of people not working in 1996. When it comes to Toyota, most foreigners don't know it as a city name. The city was originally a town called "Komoro", but it decided to change the name when they become a city. ( So the company name is indigenous, in practice.....) One more information that might be not useful ( hahaha..), the entrepreneur family of Toyota has the family name "Toyoda", not "Toyota". I think it is not famous here too. I heard European countries are plagued with wildfire now. I hope it will stop soon! Have a nice week! Yukiko
