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このアカウントは日本人の英語学習者のためのものです。

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私からプライベートレッスンを受ける利点：

１）英語は私の第一言語である。
２）私は、バイリンガルで自分自身語学学習者である。
３）私は、実際に話されている英語を教える。
４）私は、生徒に高い料金を請求しない。
５）私は、全ての年代の人に教えル事ができる。

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Unreliable Personalities

These words describe people who are hard to trust or rely on.

1. Undependable
= You cannot rely on this person. They often let others down.
Simple definition: Cannot be trusted to do what they promise.
Example: “Don’t ask Mark to pick you up. He’s undependable; he cancelled last time.”
Opposite: Dependable / Reliable
✍️Tip: “Count on someone” = trust them to help.

2. Inconsistent
= Their behaviour or performance changes a lot; sometimes good, sometimes bad. You never know what to expect.
Example: “Her work is inconsistent. One day it’s perfect, the next day it’s full of mistakes.”
Opposite: Consistent
✍️Related phrase: “Hot and cold” (sometimes friendly, sometimes not).

3. Irresponsible
= They do not take care of their duties or think about the results of their actions.
Example: “Leaving the baby alone for hours is very irresponsible.”
Opposite: Responsible
✍️Note: This word is stronger than “careless.”

4. Negligent
= Careless about important duties or safety. They fail to do something they should do.
Example: “The company was negligent because they didn’t fix the broken elevator.”
✍️More formal: Often used in serious situations (work, law, safety).
Opposite: Careful / Diligent

5. Forgetful
= Often fails to remember things, especially appointments or promises.
Example: “I’m so forgetful these days. I left my keys at home again!”
✍️Tip: Everyone is forgetful sometimes, but if it happens often with important things, it becomes a problem.
Related: Absent-minded (thinking about other things and forgetting).

6. Unpunctual
= Habitually (usually) late.
Example: “Please don’t be unpunctual for the interview. Arrive 10 minutes early.”
Opposite: Punctual
🔸Common phrase: “Time is money”; being late wastes other people’s time.

7. Disorganized
= Bad at planning and keeping things in order. Their space or schedule is messy.
Example: “My desk is so disorganized I can never find anything.”
Opposite: Organized
✍️Helpful tip: Many people use to-do lists or calendars to become more organized.

8. Uncommitted
= Lacks dedication or follow-through. They start things but don’t finish them seriously.
From the picture: Looking at goals and saying “I’ll do it… someday.”
Example: “He’s uncommitted to the project. He keeps saying he’ll help but never does.”
Opposite: Committed / Dedicated
✍️Note: “Commitment” is a very important word in relationships and work.

9. Fickle
= Changes decisions, interests, or loyalties very often and easily.
Example: “She’s fickle about friends. Last week she loved Sarah, this week she ignores her.”
Opposite: Loyal / Steady
✍️Common use: People, fashion, weather, or opinions can all be called fickle.

✍️Extra useful information✍️
🔸All these traits are negative. When you describe someone, be careful; these words can sound critical.
🔸In job interviews or formal writing, people prefer positive opposites: reliable, consistent, responsible, careful, organized, committed, loyal.
🔸Many of these words can describe both people and behaviour (e.g., “an inconsistent performance”).

🔸Pronunciation tip:
Negligent → NEG-li-jənt
Unpunctual → un-PUNK-choo-əl
Fickle → FIK-əl

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Alternative Ways to Say "You're Welcome"

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Alternative Ways of Saying "How Are You?"

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Time Idioms

🔹Beat the clock
= To finish something successfully before the time limit ends.
Example: “We had only 30 minutes to finish the test, but we beat the clock and handed it in with two minutes left.”
✍️Tip: Often used with deadlines, exams, races, or work projects. Think of racing against a clock.

🔹In the nick of time
= At the very last possible moment; just before it is too late.
Example: “The ambulance arrived in the nick of time and saved his life.”
✍️Tip: “Nick” here is an old word for a critical or exact moment. Very similar in feeling to “just in time.”

🔹 Kill time
= To do something unimportant or not very useful while you are waiting, so the time passes more easily.
Example: “My flight was delayed for two hours, so I killed time by scrolling on my phone and reading magazines.”
✍️Tip: The activity is usually light or boring (watching videos, walking around, chatting). It does not mean you are angry or destroying anything.

🔹Run out of time
= To have no more time left; the deadline or limit has arrived.
Example: “I wanted to finish the essay, but I ran out of time and had to stop.”
✍️Tip: Common with tests, meetings, and projects. You can also say “time ran out.”

🔹Ahead of time
= Earlier than the planned or expected time.
Example: “Please arrive ahead of time so we can set up the room.”
✍️Tip: Opposite of “late.” Also useful: “ahead of schedule.”

🔹Behind the times
= Not modern; using old ideas, technology, or fashion.
Example: “My grandfather still writes letters by hand; he’s a bit behind the times.”
✍️Tip: This is about being outdated, not about being late for an appointment. (Being late is simply “behind schedule” or “running late.”)

🔹Once in a while
= Occasionally; not very often, but from time to time.
Example: “I don’t eat fast food every day, but once in a while I enjoy a burger.”
✍️Tip: A friendly, informal way to say “sometimes.” Similar expressions: “every now and then,” “from time to time.”

🔹At the last minute
= Done just before the final deadline or the last possible moment.
Example: “He always does his homework at the last minute and then feels stressed.”
✍️Tip: Very close to “in the nick of time,” but “at the last minute” often focuses on the action of waiting until the end rather than the lucky timing of arrival.

🔹Time flies
= Time seems to pass very quickly (especially when you are busy or having fun).
Example: “I can’t believe the semester is already over; time really flies!”
✍️Tip: Often followed by “when you’re having fun.” The full proverb is “Time flies when you’re having fun.”

✍️Extra tips✍️
🔸These idioms are mostly informal or neutral and work well in conversation and writing.
🔸Notice that some are very close in meaning (e.g., “in the nick of time” and “at the last minute”). The small difference is usually about focus: one emphasizes the lucky timing, the other the late action.
🔸Practice by making your own sentences about school, work, travel, or daily life.
🔸Related useful phrases you may also hear:
– “Time is money” (time is valuable)
– “Make time for…” (find time in your schedule)
– “Have time on your hands” (have free time)
– “Against the clock” (working under strong time pressure)

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Common Expressions

1. Long time no see
= I haven’t seen you in a while.
This is a casual greeting when you meet someone after a long gap.
Example: “Hey Maria! Long time no see! How have you been?”
✍️Tip: It’s very common and friendly. You can reply with the same phrase or just “Yeah, it’s been ages!”

2. You nailed it
= You did an excellent job / You got it exactly right.
“Nail” here means to succeed perfectly.
Example: “Your presentation was perfect. You nailed it!”
✍️Tip: Great for giving praise at work, school, or after someone finishes a task. A more formal version is “You did an excellent job.”

3. That makes sense
= I understand and I agree / It is logical.
Example: “If we leave at 7, we’ll avoid the traffic. That makes sense.”
✍️Tip: Use it when someone explains something and you finally understand, or when you agree with their reasoning. You can also say “That makes perfect sense.”

4. I’m all ears
= I’m listening carefully / Tell me everything.
It means your full attention is on the speaker.
Example: “You have some news? I’m all ears!”
✍️Tip: Fun and friendly. Use it when someone wants to share a story, advice, or a problem.

5. No worries
= It’s okay. Don’t worry. / You’re welcome.
Very common reply when someone apologizes or thanks you.
Example:
A: “Sorry I’m late!”
B: “No worries!”
✍️Tip: Extremely useful and relaxed. In some places people also say “No problem” or “It’s all good.”

6. Sounds good
= I agree with that / That plan is fine with me.
Example: “Let’s meet at the café at 3:00. Sounds good?”
✍️Tip: Short, positive, and very natural for making plans. You can also say “Sounds great!” for stronger enthusiasm.

7. I appreciate it
= Thank you. I value your help / I’m grateful.
A slightly warmer and more sincere way to say thank you.
Example: “Thanks for helping me move. I really appreciate it.”
✍️Tip: Excellent when someone does you a favor. You can make it stronger: “I really appreciate it” or “I appreciate your help.”

8. Take it easy
2 Meanings:
1) Relax / Don’t stress.
2) A casual way to say goodbye (like “Take care”).
Examples:
“You’ve been working hard. Take it easy this weekend.”
“Okay, see you later. Take it easy!”
✍️Tip: Very common as a goodbye among friends.

9. Keep it up
= Continue doing a great job / Don’t stop the good work.
Example: “Your English is improving so much. Keep it up!”
✍️Tip: Perfect encouragement for students, colleagues, or anyone who is making progress.

✍️Extra advice✍️
🔸These phrases are informal. They’re perfect with friends, classmates, and casual work situations, but avoid them in very formal writing or official meetings.
🔸Practice saying them with natural intonation; most sound cheerful and positive.
🔸Listen for them in movies, YouTube videos, or conversations. Once you start noticing them, you’ll hear them everywhere.
🔸Try using one or two of them this week in real conversations. The more you use them, the more natural they become.

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Alternatives to "Very ___"

Using "very ___" is completely fine. I don't like when English teachers tell students to stop using "very ___." Native speakers use "very __" all the time.

These are stronger, more precise single-word alternatives to “very + basic adjective.” Using them makes your English sound more natural, advanced, and less repetitive.

🔹Very Ugly → Hideous
= Extremely ugly or shocking to look at (much stronger than “ugly”).
Example:
“The monster in the movie was hideous.”
✍️Note: Use for something truly revolting or scary-looking.
Pronunciation: /ˈhɪdiəs/ (HID-ee-us).

🔹Very Colorful → Vibrant
= Full of bright, lively colors and energy.
Example:
“The garden was vibrant with flowers under the rainbow.”
✍️Note: Also works for personality (“a vibrant person”) or cities. It feels positive and lively.

🔹Very Empty → Vacant
= Completely empty, with no people or things inside.
Example:
“The classroom was vacant after the students left.”
✍️Note: Common for rooms, seats, or jobs (“a vacant position”).
Pronunciation: /ˈveɪkənt/ (VAY-kunt).

🔹Very Full → Packed
= Completely full of people or things, with almost no space left.
Example:
“The train was packed during rush hour.”
✍️Note: Very common in everyday speech for crowds, bags, or schedules (“My weekend is packed”).

🔹Very Thin → Slim
= Attractively thin (positive or neutral).
Example:
“She stays slim by running every day.”
✍️Note: “Slim” is usually complimentary. For extreme thinness that looks unhealthy, people sometimes say “skinny.”

🔹Very Fat → Obese
= Extremely overweight in a medical or formal sense.
Example:
“The doctor said he was obese and needed to change his habits.”
✍️Note: This is a clinical word. In casual conversation, softer phrases like “overweight” or “heavy” are often preferred to avoid sounding rude.

🔹Very Crowded → Congested
= Extremely full of traffic or people, causing slow movement.
Example:
“The city streets were congested during the festival.”
✍️Note: Especially common for roads and traffic. Pronunciation: /kənˈdʒestɪd/ (kun-JES-tid).

🔹Very Expensive → Costly
= High in price; costing a lot of money.
Example:
“That luxury sports car is very costly.”
✍️Note: Slightly more formal than “expensive.” You can also use “pricey” in casual speech.

🔹Very Cheap → Inexpensive
Meaning: Low in price; not costing much (neutral or positive).
Example: “The special offer was only $5.99; very inexpensive.”
✍️Note: “Inexpensive” sounds more polite and positive than “cheap” (which can sometimes imply low quality).

✍️Extra tips✍️
🔸Avoid overusing “very.” One strong word is usually better and sounds more fluent.

🔸Context matters: Some words (like obese or hideous) are strong, so use them carefully.

✍️Practice:
Try rewriting simple sentences.
Instead of “The room is very empty” → “The room is vacant.”
Instead of “The street is very crowded” → “The street is congested.”

🔸More useful alternatives you can learn later:
▫️very happy → delighted / thrilled
▫️very tired → exhausted
▫️very big → enormous / huge
▫️very small → tiny / minuscule
▫️very good → excellent / outstanding
▫️very bad → terrible / awful

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Different Types of Looking

These words describe ways of looking, but they differ in how long you look, how intense or secretive it is, and what feeling or intention you show.

1. Glance
= A quick, brief look at something.
🔑You look for only a second or two and then look away. It is casual and not intense.
Example: “She glanced at her phone to check the time.”
✍️Tip: Often used with “at.” Common phrase: “at a glance” (= immediately, with one quick look).

2. Gaze
= A long, steady look, often showing interest, admiration, or deep thought.
🔑The person is focused and usually not in a hurry. It can feel romantic or dreamy.
Example: “He gazed at the stars for a long time.”
✍️Tip: Softer and more positive than “stare.” You can “gaze into someone’s eyes.”

3. Stare
= A fixed, intense look without blinking (or almost without blinking).
🔑It can show surprise, curiosity, or rudeness. Staring at people is often considered impolite in many cultures.
Example: “Don’t stare at people; it’s rude.”
✍️Tip: “Stare at” is the common structure. If you stare because you are shocked, people may say “Stop staring!”

4. Glare
= An angry, piercing look that shows disapproval or hostility.
🔑The eyes are narrowed and the face looks fierce. It is a kind of angry stare.
Example: “The teacher glared at the student who was talking.”
✍️Tip: Stronger and more negative than a normal stare. You “glare at” someone when you are annoyed.

5. Peek
= A quick look from a hidden place.
🔑You are trying not to be fully seen. Often used when someone is hiding behind a door, wall, or object.
Example: “The child peeked around the corner to see if anyone was coming.”
✍️Tip: Suggests secrecy or playfulness. Common phrase: “take a peek.”

6. Peep
= A secretive or tiny look, often to see without being noticed.
🔑Very similar to “peek,” but frequently implies looking through a small opening (like a keyhole, gap, or blinds).
Example: “She peeped through the blinds to watch the neighbours.”
✍️Tip: “Peep” can also mean a soft sound (like a baby bird), but when it means looking it is almost the same as “peek.” Many native speakers use them interchangeably.

7. Leer
= A suggestive or unpleasant look, usually lingering.
🔑The person looks in a way that feels creepy, sexual, or mocking. The face often has a sly or knowing smile.
Example: “He leered at her, which made her feel uncomfortable.”
✍️Tip: This word is almost always negative. Avoid using it for normal looks.

8. Squint
= Looking with partly closed eyes, especially because of bright light or to see more clearly.
🔑You narrow your eyes to reduce glare or to focus better.
Example: “She squinted in the bright sunlight.”
✍️Tip: Can also happen when someone needs glasses (“He squinted at the small print”).

9. Gawk
= Looking openly with surprise or admiration, often for too long.
🔑It is a kind of open-mouthed, wide-eyed stare that can look silly or rude.
Example: “Tourists gawked at the tall skyscrapers.”
✍️Tip: Informal and slightly negative. People often say “Don’t gawk!” when someone is staring in an obvious, open way.

✍️Extra helpful notes✍️

Similar pairs to remember
🔸Peek ≈ Peep (both secretive and quick; peep often through a small gap).
🔸Stare vs Gaze: Gaze is usually calmer or more positive; stare can feel intense or rude.
🔸Stare vs Glare: Glare adds anger.
🔸Stare vs Gawk: Gawk is more open-mouthed and often shows amazement.

Common structures
🔹Most of these verbs take at (glance at, stare at, glare at, gawk at).
🔹Gaze can also be used with into or upon.
🔹Peek/peep often use through, around, or from behind.

Politeness tip
In many English-speaking cultures, looking at someone for a long time (stare, gawk, leer) without a good reason can make people uncomfortable. A quick glance is usually fine.

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Probably since Kim Kardashian, some people started talking weirdly.
It is called vocal fry, and for many people (myself included), it is super annoying to hear.
Mostly young American women do it, but I've even heard American men start doing it too.
What do you think?
Do you have something similar in your country?

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🇯🇵🇺🇸 Yoko vs. Valley Girl Accent 😂

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Physical Force Verbs

🔹Flex

= bend without breaking.
Explanation:
"Flex" means to bend something that is flexible (it can move and return to its shape). It is often used for materials like rubber, plastic, or even muscles.
Examples:
🔸"The yoga teacher told us to flex our arms."
🔸"This ruler can flex, but it won't break."
🔸"Don't flex the credit card too much; it might snap!"
Related words: flexible (adjective), flexibility (noun).

🔹Warp

= change shape, usually from heat or water.
Explanation:
"Warp" is when something flat becomes twisted or curved because of temperature or moisture. It is usually permanent damage.
Examples:
🔸"The wooden door warped after the flood."
🔸"Be careful! Don't leave your records in the sun; they can warp."
🔸"The heat from the oven made the plastic container warp."
Tip: We often say "warped wood" or "warped record." This word is common when talking about problems with furniture, flooring, or old music/media.

🔹Poke

= quick light push with a finger or pointed object.
Explanation:
"Poke" means to push something quickly and lightly, usually with your finger or something sharp/pointed. It is often gentle or playful, but can be annoying.
Examples:
🔸"Don't poke your brother with that stick!"
🔸"She poked the cake to see if it was ready."
🔸"I poked my head around the corner to check."
Common phrases:
"Poke fun at someone" = make jokes about someone (tease).
"Poke around" = search or look around casually.

🔹Tear

⚠️ Pronounced like "air", not "tear" as in crying
=To pull something apart into pieces.
Explanation:
"Tear" means to rip or pull something apart forcefully, usually paper, fabric, or thin materials. The past tense is tore, and the past participle is torn.
Examples:
🔸"He tore the letter into small pieces."
🔸"Be careful — don't tear the page of your book."
🔸"My shirt tore when I caught it on a nail."
Important Note on Pronunciation:
Tear (rip) = /tɛər/
Tear (drop from eye) = /tɪər/
They are spelled the same but pronounced differently and have different meanings. Context helps!

✍️Summary
Flex → bend (gentle, reversible)
Warp → change shape (usually by environment/heat)
Poke → push quickly with point
Tear → rip apart

✍️Other similar verbs you might want to learn:
Bend (similar to flex, but can break)
Twist
Stretch
Rip (stronger than tear)
Break
Crack
Smash

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Food and Drink Action Phrasal Verbs

🔹Chop up
= To cut food into small pieces with a knife.
Example: “Can you chop up the vegetables for the salad?”
✍️Note: Very common in cooking. You can also say “chop the onions up.”

🔹Sip on
= To drink something slowly, taking small amounts at a time.
Example: “She was sipping on her coffee while reading a book.”
✍️Note: Often used for hot drinks (tea, coffee) or when you want to enjoy the drink slowly.

🔹Pour out
= To serve a drink by pouring it from a bottle, jug, or pot into a glass/cup.
Example: “I’ll pour out the tea for everyone.”
✍️Note: Also used for drinks in general: “Pour out the milk.”

🔹Mix up
= To combine ingredients together (usually with a spoon or whisk).
Example: “Mix up the eggs and milk before adding them to the pan.”
✍️Note: Common in baking and cooking. Be careful; “mix up” can also mean “confuse,” but here it’s clearly about food.

🔹Dish out
= To serve food onto plates from a big pot or bowl.
Example: “Mom dished out the soup for the whole family.”
✍️Note: Often used for generous servings of stews, curries, or rice.

🔹Top off
= To fill a glass or cup to the top when it is already partly full.
Example: “Let me top off your coffee.”
✍️Note: Very polite when serving guests. British English often says “top up.”

🔹Slice up
= To cut food into thin, flat pieces (especially bread, meat, or cake).
Example: “Slice up the bread so we can make sandwiches.”
✍️Note: Similar to “chop up,” but usually for flat/thin cuts.

🔹Finish off
= To eat or drink the last part of something.
Example: “He finished off the rest of the orange juice.”
✍️Note: Also used for completing food: “Let’s finish off this cake tonight!”

🔹Eat up
= To eat all of the food on your plate.
Example: “Eat up your dinner before it gets cold!”
✍️Note: Parents often say this to children. It shows encouragement to finish everything.

✍️Extra Useful Information✍️
🔸Most of these are separable (you can put the object in the middle):
→ Chop the onions up
→ Mix the ingredients up
→ Eat your vegetables up

🔸Polite serving phrases you can use together:
“Let me pour out some tea and top off your cup.”
“I’ll dish out the rice — help yourself!”

🔸Common mistakes to avoid:
Don’t say “drink on” → it’s sip on.
Don’t say “cut up” for bread → use slice up.

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Cooking Verbs

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Sports and Activities With the Correct English Verbs to Use With Them

In English, we don’t use the same verb for every sport or exercise; we follow special patterns:

🔹Play + sport
We use play with ball games, team sports, and racket sports.
Play Soccer
Example: “I play soccer every Saturday with my friends.”
(Soccer is also called “football” in many countries.)
Play Golf
Example: “My father likes to play golf on the weekend.”
Play Basketball
Example: “We play basketball at school after classes.”
✍️Tip: Use “play” for most games that involve a ball or a team (play tennis, play volleyball, play baseball, etc.).

🔹Go + activity (usually -ing form)
We use go with activities that involve movement from one place to another or physical exercise done outdoors or in a special place.
Go Swimming
Example: “In summer, I go swimming at the beach.”
Go Running
Example: “She goes running every morning before work.”
Go Cycling
Example: “They go cycling in the park on Sundays.”
(We can also say “ride a bike,” but “go cycling” is very common.)
✍️Tip: Use “go” + -ing for many recreational physical activities: go hiking, go fishing, go shopping, go dancing, go jogging, etc.

🔹Do + activity
We use do with exercises, martial arts, fitness activities, and some individual sports that are not ball games.
Do Weightlifting
Example: “He does weightlifting at the gym three times a week.”
Do Karate
Example: “My daughter does karate after school.”
Do Yoga
Example: “I do yoga every evening to relax.”
✍️Tip: Use “do” for: do gymnastics, do aerobics, do Pilates, do taekwondo, do judo, do exercise, do sports (general), etc.

✍️Extra Helpful Information ✍️
🔸We often use these verbs in the Present Simple for habits:
“I play soccer.” / “She goes swimming.” / “He does yoga.”
🔸For plans or arrangements, we use Present Continuous:
“I am playing basketball tomorrow.”
“We are going cycling this weekend.”
🔸Question form:
“Do you play soccer?”
“Does she go running every day?”
“What sports do you do?”
🔸Negative:
“I don’t play golf.”
“He doesn’t do weightlifting.”

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Household Tasks

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Liquids In Different Forms and Actions

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Wedding Ceremony

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Parts of the Face