自分自身について話す (No.2-1) ~Talking about myself~ ~About … · (C)English Island...

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自分自身について話す (No.2-1) ~Talking about myself~

身内について① ~About my family①~

1. I’m married. = This is my wife. I’m already married. 2. I’m single. Ex) Are you married? No, I’m single. 3. I’m engaged. = We’re already engaged. 4. Do you have any children? Ex) Do you have any children? Yes, we have three. 5. We have a son and two daughters. = We have children. 6. We don’t have any children. = We have no children. 7. How many people are there in your family? Ex) How many people are there in your family? Four people. 8. My parents, my brother and myself. = We are 5 in the family, including my parents. 9. I have a large family. = We have a big family.


身内について② (No.2-2) ~About my family②~

1. Do you have any brothers or sisters? Ex) Do you have any brothers or sisters? Yes, I have a sister. 2. I have a brother and a sister. Ex) I have two older sisters. 3. I’m the only child in the family. = I’m the only male in our family. 4. My mother and I are just like friends. 5. How old is your son? Ex) How old is your son? He’s seven. 6. My son is in elementary school. 7. We’re expecting a baby. 8. The baby is due on April. = The baby will arrive on April. 9. We’ve been married for three years. 10. My wife is now pregnant with our first baby. 11. My eldest will now graduate in elementary. 12. Our family lives in New York.


生まれた所について① (No.2-3) ~Birth place①~

1. Where are you from? = Where do you live? 2. I’m from Tokyo. Ex) Where are you from? I’m from Tokyo. 3. I was born in Kyusyu. 4. I was born and raised in Nagano. Ex) Are you from Osaka? I was born and raised in Nagano. 5. My family moved to Osaka when I was a child. 6. I lived in Yokohama until I was in high school. Ex) Did you grow up in Osaka? I lived in Yokohama until I was in high school. 7. I still have a Kyusyu accent. Ex) She speaks English with an American accent. 8. My parents still live there. 9. I finished my elementary grade in Tokyo. 10. I left Tokyo for 10 years.


生まれた所について② (No.2-4) ~Birth place②~

1. I go home every year during the New Year’s holiday. = I visit my parents every year during the New Year’s holiday. 2. I still have many friends there. 3. I sometimes visit my ancestor’s grave in my hometown. 4. I’ve lived in London since I was born. = I’ve lived in London my whole life. Ex) How long have you been in London? I’ve lived in London since I was born. 5. My family is originally from Hokkaido. 6. Most of our relatives are in Hokkaido. 7. My wife and I are from the same prefecture. 8. I want to return to my hometown after I retire. = I want to return to my hometown after my retirement. 9. I want to visit Okinawa. I lived there for 15 years. 10. We live in the same island. 11. My friends in Hokkaido want to visit our place. 12. They are planning to hold a reunion in Kyoto.


今住んでいるところについて① (No.2-5) ~Present living place①~

1. Where do you live? Ex) Where do you live? I live in Tokyo. 2. I moved from Tokyo last year. 3. I live alone. = I live by myself. Ex) Do you live with your family? I live alone. 4. I live in an apartment. 5. I live in a condominium. 6. We own a house. 7. We live in a company residence. 8. We live in a suburb. Ex) We live in the suburb of Osaka. 9. We live in the downtown area. 10. We live in the countryside. 11. I’ll stay in the Hotel. 12. I have my home in Nagasaki. 13. I live with my family in Osaka.


今住んでいるところについて② (No.2-6) ~Present living place②~

1. I’ve lived here for five years. 2. I like this neighborhood. 3. It’s a quiet residential area. 4. My place is about ten minutes on foot from the station. Ex) My place is about ten minutes by bicycle from the station. 5. The nearest station from my place is Shin-jukui Station. 6. I’m not allowed to keep a pet in my apartment. = The owner doesn’t allow me to have a pet in his apartment. 7. We have two dogs. = We have a total of 5 pets. 8. We live in a wooden Japanese-style house. = We live in a classical Japanese house. 9. Our house is 30 years old. Ex) This car is 8 years old. 10. We’re thinking about rebuilding our house. 11. I want to move somewhere else. 12. I want to transfer in the city.


学校について話す① (No.2-7) ~Talking about school①~

1. I’m a student. = I’m still studying now. 2. I’m a college student. =I’m a high school student. 3. I’m in the Law School. = I’m in the Department of Law. 4. I’m majoring in history. Ex) What’s your major? I’m majoring in history. 5. I’m studying to get a teacher’s license. = I’m studying to get a license for teaching. 6. I go to a vocational school. Ex) Are you a college student? No, I’m majoring in history. 7. I study accounting. 8. I’m preparing for the entrance examination for a university. 9. In which school do you go to? = Which school do you go to? 10. I go to ABC University. = I’m a student of ABC University. 11. I finished my Bachelor’s degree in Tokyo.


学校について話す② (No.2-8) ~Talking about school②~

1. What year are you? = You are now in what year? 2. I’m a senior. 3. I’ll graduate next year. 4. I’m in graduate school. 5. I’m thinking about going to graduate school. 6. I’m tutoring a high school student. Ex) Do you have a part-time job? I’m tutoring a high school student. 7. I went to ABC University. Ex) Which college did you go to? I went to ABC University. 8. I graduated from ABC University. = I’m a graduate of ABC University. 9. I got a master’s degree from ABC University. 10. I want to study abroad. 11. I’m planning to study in the United States. 12. My parents want me to study in Europe. 13. I’m planning to be a doctor someday. 14. I’m on my senior years in Business Administration.


自分の仕事について① (No.2-9) ~My own job①~

1. What’s your job? = What’s your occupation? = What do you do for a living? Ex) What’s your job? I’m a school teacher. 2. I work for ABC Company. I work for an insurance company. 3. I’m a banker. 4. I’m a computer engineer. 5. I’m a government employee. 6. I’m in the computer business. Ex) What kind of business are you in? I’m in the computer business. 7. I’m a sales representative. 8. I’m working part-time. Ex) I work full-time. 9. I’m not working now. = I don’t have a job now. 10. I’m looking for a job. = I’m job hunting now. 11. I’m presently working in Toshiba Company. 12. I’m working as an office clerk.


自分の仕事について② (No.2-10) ~My own job②~

1. I’m out of work now. = I’m unemployed now. 2. I’m thinking about changing jobs. 3. I want to work in the fashion industry. 4. I want to work abroad. 5. Where’s your office? = Where’s your office located? 6. My office is near Tokyo Station. = My office is close to Tokyo Station. 7. How long does it take to commute? Ex) How long does it take to commute? About an hour. 8. How long have you been doing that job? 9. I’m still new and have a lot of things to learn. 10 I like my job. = I don’t like my job. 11. I often work overtime. 12. I’ll retire in a few years. 13. I used to work during holidays.


自分のキャラクターについて① (No.2-11) ~Own character①~

1. What kind of personality do you have? 2. I’m cheerful and outgoing. 3. I’m not really sociable. = I’m not very outgoing. 4. I’m much more outgoing now than I used to be. 5. I’m sort of shy. = I’m fairly reserved. 6. I’m shy with strangers. 7. I need time to open up. 8. Maybe I should be more active. = I’m trying to be more active. 9. I talk quite freely with everybody. 10. Maybe I should be more active. = I’m trying to be more active. 11. I talk quite freely with everybody. 12. Basically, I’m optimistic. 13. I like to talk with people. = I’m talkative. 14. I’d rather be rather quiet. = I’m not very talkative.


自分のキャラクターについて② (No.2-12) ~Own character②~

1. I like to meet people. = I’m sociable. I want to see other people. 2. I like to take care of people. = I want to make friends with others. 3. I prefer staying at home rather than going out. 4. I’m independent. 5. I’m a little impatient. 6. I’m easy going. = I usually hang out with my friends. 7. I don’t give up easily. = I don’t give in easily. 8. I’m a perfectionist. 9. I have confidence in myself. = I don’t have much confidence in myself. 10. I’m quick to make decisions. 11. Sometimes, I’m slow to make up my mind. 12. I’m fairly punctual. Ex) Be sure to come at nine o’clock. Don’t worry. I’m fairly punctual. 13. I’m sensitive to how other people think of me.


身体的特徴について① (No.2-13) ~Talking abut the body①~

1. How tall are you? 2. I’m one hundred sixty-five centimeters tall. 3. I’m five feet six inches tall. = I’m five six. 4. I’m tall. = I’m short. 5. I wish I were taller. 6. How much do you weigh? 7. I weigh about sixty-five kilograms. 8. I weigh about one hundred and forty-five pounds. 9. I’m a little overweight. Ex) I’m a little overweight. No, you look fine. 10. I’m thin. 11. I’m sturdy. = I have a sturdy build. 12. I want to be more slender. Ex) I want to be more slender. Then, you should stop snacking.


身体的特徴について② (No.2-14) ~Talking abut the body②~

1. I’m nearsighted. = I have a little defect in my eyes. 2. I wear glasses. = I can hardly see at night. 3. I wear contact lenses. 4. I need glasses when I drive. = I need to wear glasses when I drive. 5. I wear almost no make-up. Ex) I wear no make-up. 6. I have long hair. = I have short hair. 7. I have naturally wavy hair. 8. I have my hair dyed brown. 9. I’ve got few gray hairs. 10. My hair is turning gray lately. 11. I have a mustache. 12. I look more like my brother. 13. My sister and I look alike. 14. Maybe I look younger than I really I am.


最近のこと① (No.2-15) ~Recent situation①~

1. How have you been lately? Ex) How’s it going these days? 2. I’m getting by. = I’m still like before. 3. We finally bought a house. Ex) What’s new? Listen, we finally bought a house. 4. It was a big decision. = I was wrong in my decision. 5. Now, we’re putting things in order. 6. We are clearing things out. 7. As you can see, I’m still young. 8. I have a problem in my family. = My family has a big problem. 9. I will be getting married by December. 10. I want you to know that I’m leaving for New York. 11. I’m still into my business. 12. I’m the biggest shareholder in our business.


最近のこと② (No.2-16) ~Recent situation②~

1. Come to our house sometime. = Please drop in sometime. 2. I can’t believe that I’m pushing 30. = I can’t believe I’m this old. 3 I can’t believe that I’m almost 30. 4. No wonder I get tired easily recently. = Maybe because I get tired easily. 5. I’m sick of my dull routine. 6. I should start something new. 7. I want to look for a work abroad. 8. I’m still a professor in Tokyo University. 9. We are now working in the same company.

= My wife and I work in the same company. 10. My son will graduate this year. 11. Please be our wedding sponsor. = Can you be one of my wedding sponsors? 12. Can you please help me with our wedding? 13. I can still manage my business even at my age now. = I’m 60 years old but I still know business strategies.

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