英会話無料レッスンB34 For me, (A) is enjoyable because (B). 私にとって(Ａ)は楽しいものです、なぜなら(Ｂ).
For me, (studying English) is enjoyable because (I can learn about different cultures).
私にとって英語を勉強することは楽しいことです。なぜなら、様々な文化を学ぶことが出来るからです。
For me, (working) is enjoyable because (I like to help people).
Student Examples: For me, playing basketball is enjoyable because I can see my friends, get some exercise and be competitive in a casual setting. (Misa, 大津校)
英会話無料レッスン B32 Yesterday, I was happy because (A) took the trouble to (B). （昨日）私は幸せでした、なぜなら(Ａ)さんがわざわざ(Ｂ)をしてくれたからです.
Yesterday, I was happy because (my sister) took the trouble to (call me to say happy birthday).
（昨日）私は幸せでした、なぜなら(妹）がわざわざ(ハッピーバースデーを言うために電話を)くれたからです。
Yesterday, I was happy because (my wife) took the trouble to (make a great lunch for me).
Student Examples:
Yesterday, I was happy because my colleague took the trouble to bring me homemade pudding. (Kana, 桂校) 2 days ago, I was happy because my friend took the trouble to drive me home in the typhoon. (Ai, 草津)
Yesterday, I was happy because my friend’s friend’s favorite meat tavern’s manager took the trouble to give us some tasty meat “on the house”. (Yuji, 草津) A few days ago, I was happy because my coworker took the trouble to buy me some Royce chocolates while on a business trip in Hokkaido. I love Royce chocolate so much but I can’t buy them here so I was really happy to receive them. (Satsuki, 大津校)
英会話無料レッスンB31 I’ve a lot in common with (A) because (B). （Ｂ）なので、私は（Ａ）さんと共通点が多くあります。
I’ve a lot in common with (my father) because (we both love rock & roll music).
（二人ともロックンロールが好き）なので、私は（父）と共通点が多くあります。
I’ve a lot in common with (my friend) because (we both love the mountains).
Student Examples:
I have a lot in common with my sister because we both love good food and comedy TV shows. (Mayo, 桂校) I’ve a lot in common with my work colleague, Mr Yamada, because we come from the same prefecture, attended the same university and both love fishing. (Tasuku, 大津校)
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英会話無料レッスン B30 I don’t know exactly but according to (A), (B). よくわかりませんが(Ａ)によると(Ｂ)です。
I don’t know exactly but according to (the news), (the cost of gasoline will go up again).
よくわかりませんが(ニュース)によると(またガソリンの値段があがるそう)です。
I don’t know exactly but according to (my friend), (humans will be going to Mars soon).
Student Examples:
I don’t know exactly but according to the weather forecast, this week the maximum temperature will exceed 36 degrees every day. (Toshiko, 瀬田)
I don’t know exactly but according to my desk-mate, everyone in our office will start going home at 3pm on the last Friday of every month. (Satomi, 大津校)
I don’t know exactly but according to the company email, the air-conditioner in our office is broken and it will be replaced. (Shinichi, 桂校)
英会話無料レッスンB29 If you go to (A) I recommend you to (B) because (C).
もしあなたが(Ａ)に行くなら(Ｂ)をお勧めします、なぜなら(Ｃ)。
If you go to (Canada) I recommend you to (try smoked salmon) because (it’s very delicious).
もしあなたが(カナダ)に行くなら，(スモークサーモンを食べてみてください）。とっても美味しいですから。
If you go to (Botswana) I recommend you to (visit the Okavango delta) because (it has lots of beautiful wildlife).
Student Examples: If you go to Gifu in the winter I recommend you to try snowboarding at Meiho Snow Park because it has a very long course. (Yuji, 草津)
If you go on a trip we recommend you to go to the Maldives because the sea is very beautiful. (Ai, 草津) If you go to a client’s office I recommend you to introduce yourself to everyone you meet because this can strengthen your relationship with the staff. (Taka, 大津校)
If you go to the San’in region I recommend you to go to Matsue City in Shimane because the sunset over Lake Shinji is impressive and riding the single track train is nostalgic. (Hiroko, 大津校)
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英会話無料レッスンB28 (A) is famous for (B) because (C).
(Ａ)は(Ｂ)で有名です、なぜなら(Ｃ).
(Canada) is famous for (maple syrup sweets) because (it’s the world’s #1 producer of maple syrup).
(カナダ)は(メープルシロップ味のお菓子)で有名です、なぜなら(カナダはメープルシロップ生産の世界第一位)だからです。
(Thailand) is famous for (beaches) because (they are clean and beautiful).
Student Examples:
Kyoto is famous for having many bakeries because Kyoto has the highest consumption of bread in Japan. (Yoko, 大津校) Kyoto is famous for Gion festival because it’s one of the three biggest festivals in Japan. (Kana, 桂校) Masayashi Son is famous for his philanthropy because he has donated so much of his personal money to helping the people of Tohoku. (Hiroshi, 大津校) Shiga is famous for Lake Biwa because it is the biggest lake in Japan. (Kyoka, 大津校)
Sakamoto (in Shiga prefecture) is famous for ano-shu zumi stacked stone walls because these stone walls are very strong and very historical. (Sayaka, 坂本滋賀県) Kumagaya City in Saitama is famous for being the hottest city in Japan because it has meteorological records in summer. (Hiroko, 広島)
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英会話無料レッスンB27 I dislike (A) because (B). 私は（Ａ）が好きではありません。なぜなら（Ｂ）だからです。
I dislike (litter in parks) because (little kids play there).
私は（公園でのポイ捨て）が好きではありません。なぜなら（公園では幼児達が遊んでいる）からです。
I dislike (people that scream) because (I strongly respect self control).
Student Examples:
I dislike food waste because we need to save food resources for our next generations. (Shinichi, 桂校) I can’t stand high humidity because my skin becomes sticky. (Sayaka, 滋賀県) I dislike cigarette butts being thrown out of cars because that is very dangerous and dirty. (Mitsuhiro, 大津校)
I dislike hot temperatures like we have had recently because I sweat easily and often have to take a bath. (Yuki, 大津校) I can’t stand hot weather because it is hot, no matter how much clothes I take off and the summer heat gets me down. (Ayumi, 草津)
I dislike not knowing how to say something in English because it makes my work harder. That’s why I study every day and speak every chance I get. (Shiori, 大津校)
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英会話無料レッスンB26 (A) {a time in the past}, I (B) for the first time but unfortunately I never want to (C) again because (D). (Ａ)（過去のある時）、私は初めて(Ｂ)したが残念ながら二度と(Ｃ)したくない、なぜなら(Ｄ).
(5 years ago), I (went to Gion Festival) for the first time but unfortunately I never want to (go) again because (it was too hot and crowded).
(5年前）、私は初めて(祇園祭に行きましたが)、（とても暑い上に大変混んでいたので）、残念ながら二度と(行きたくない）です。
(Ten years ago), I (went to Thailand) for the first time but unfortunately I never want to (eat the spicy curry) again because (it was too hot for me).
Student Examples:
When I was a child I saw the movie Pompoko from Ghibli Studios but unfortunately I never wanted to watch it again because I thought the ghosts were scary. As an adult I re-watched it and fortunately now I am not scared! (Shiori, 大津校)
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英会話無料レッスンB25 I’ve been (A) for (B) years but I still (C).
私は（B）年間ずっと(A)ですが、まだ（C）です。 I’ve been (trying to quit eating doughnuts) for (3) years but I still (buy one a day).
私は３年間ずっとドーナツを食べるのを辞めようとしていますが、まだ一日一個買ってしまいます。
I’ve been (working at my company) for (30) years but I still (want to keep working there).
Student Examples:
I’ve been trying to live in a rural area for many years but I still live in a city and enjoy the convenience of it. (Shinichi, 桂校) I’ve been studying English for 50 years but I still confuse L & R. (Yoshimi, 大津校) I’ve been enjoying a simple lifestyle for many many years but I still feel some stress. (Katsuhiko, 大津校)
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