FREE CONVERSATION（４８）

Do you like to use second-hand items or not?
Tell me the reason.


Well, actually, I don't mind using second-hand items if they are harmless.
Generally speaking, second-hand goods are less expensive than new ones.
So, you can save costs and you can use them more carelessly than expensive goods.
And, you can contribute to eco-friendly efforts through recycling.

FREE CONVERSATION（４７）

Suppose you have a friend and he is your housemate.
He constantly makes a mess of his room and the common space
and never cleans up on his own.
What would you say to get him to clean up regularly?


Hey, I have to say I cannot stand such a mess any more.
I think the least you could do is take your socks to your room.
And please regularly help me to clean up our common space.

Three Sentences （１５１）

Three example sentences of my own composition

　　　　　　　　～する必要があるかもしれない、よかったら～してください　：You may want to do

① You may want to take much more time to think over the plan.

② You may want to use my cell phone.

③ You may want to add a little more explanation about your situation.

FREE CONVERSATION（４６）

Please explain Kotatsu in English.


Well, Kotatsu is a kind of heating appliance.
It has a low table frame covered with a Kotatsu comforter or a heavy blanket.
And we put a table-top on the comforter.
In particular you can warm your lower body and hands if you put them inside Kotatsu.

Today's Writing （２５７）

Both joy and sadness are to fade away with the passage of time.
Nonetheless, the memories of complete burning of one's life will never wane.

FREE CONVERSATION（４５）

Given the choice, would you rather be too busy or too bored?


Of course, I don't like being either too busy or too bored, but
if I had to choose one, I think being busy is better than being bored.
I'd like to believe I was born in order to do something, so if I were not
engaged in anything, I would lose something to live for.

FREE CONVERSATION（４４）

What do you want most in life?
(multiple answers allowed)


I would like to have the power to make my dreams come true.
I know it's impossible to get the power but if possible, to achieve my dreams,
I want brainpower, physical power, financial power and appealing personality.

Three Sentences （１５０）

Three example sentences of my own composition

　　　　　　　　～して安心した　：It was such a relief to do

① It was such a relief to hear that our daughter had been safe.

② It was such a relief to recieve an e-mail from my friend.

③ It was such a relief to refuse his request of direct talks.

FREE CONVERSATION（４３）

Suppose you were absent from school with a cold today.
Make a phone call to your classmate to ask about today's class.


Hi, I was absent from school today.
Will you update me on what went on in class?
And please let me know about today's homework.

Today's Writing （２５６）

Politics and economics exist for the sake of the happiness of the people.
While people in a society always share and confirm this philosophy,
a stable foundation of democracy will be constructed.