We practiced many sentences using 「(reason) から、 〜ます。」 You remembered them well and said them very nicely. We also worked on Intermission 1: Useful Expressions. You learned 「もしかして」 and 「さすが」. Try using them with your friends!
Our next lesson will be on Friday as usual. We’ll move on to a new section.
Thank you so much for always joining the lesson at the same time and right on time. I truly appreciate it. It’s a wonderful habit, and it’s very important.
Today, we practiced moshikashite and sasuga from Intermediate 1 – Intermission: Useful Expressions.
“Moshikashite” is a soft and polite way to confirm what the other person intends. “Sasuga” is a phrase used to praise someone. Both expressions are placed at the beginning of the sentence.
For example, in Japan we use kilometers, and in the U.S. people use miles. You converted kilometers to miles effortlessly. This is a perfect moment to say: “Amazing! Sasuga!” It’s truly a useful expression.
You also consistently use the vocabulary and phrases we study in class when you speak. That is really wonderful. You shared many stories again today, and I enjoyed our conversation very much. I hope you also enjoyed the lesson time. See you on Friday!
I was surprised to hear that the Pokémon Trading Card Game tournament is being held in Atlanta this Saturday. I couldn't believe that the top prize is $10,000! I hope you have a wonderful drive to Atlanta. A three-hour drive sounds like a nice road trip! I was also surprised that you have to work on Sunday even though the tournament is on Saturday.
Your plane ticket to Japan costs about $2,200. It's expensive, but that sounds about right for an international flight. Thank you for telling me that Spirit Airlines went out of business this year. I had no idea! Spirit Airlines was so well known that I was really surprised to hear that.
I have flown with Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, but I have never flown with American Airlines. I'd like to try flying with them someday.
You also told me that the longest drive you've ever taken was nine hours, from Charlotte to Orlando. I think it's uncommon for people in Japan to drive that far. When traveling such a long distance, most Japanese people would probably take a plane or the Shinkansen instead.
Thank you again for coming to class today. See you next week!またね！
