INTERVIEW（２１）

Some people prefer to study at home, while others prefer to study in a library.
Which do you prefer?
State your opinion including reasons and details.


I prefer to study in a library for two reasons.
Firstly, I can concentrate on my tasks in a library because I have no choice but to study there.
If I study at home, I'm likely to procrastinate on my tasks due to many distractions
such as comic books, interesting TV programs and phone calls from my friends.
If I study in a library, I can avoid such distractions.
Secondly, a good library offers you all of the resources you want including reference books,
newspapers and journal articles.
If you have difficulty finding the right books you need,
you can ask for help from librarians free of charge.

TODAY'S EXPRESSIONS （６）

私は悲観的な時がある　：I sometimes see things pessimistically.
心配しすぎても仕方がない　：There is no use worrying too much.
置き引き　：luggage lifting
私は名詞を恐れる　：I fear for 名詞
プラス面では　：on the positive side
マイナス面では　：on the negative side

FREE CONVERSATION（１０８）

You have just really enjoyed yourself at a dinner party.
What do you say to the host who invited you when you leave the party?


Hi, thank you very much for inviting me to such a wonderful party.
I really had a great time talking with my old friends.
But I'm afraid it's about time that I must get going.
I'd really like to invite you to our party next time.

FREE CONVERSATION（１０７）

What was your best trip?


Well, a few years ago I went to Tokyo to attend my college reunion.
On the sidelines of the alumni event, I really enjoyed the drinking session
with my old best friends from college.
I'm always inspired by the dialogue with them.

Three Sentences （１７１）

Three example sentences of my own composition

　　　　　　　　名詞でいっぱいの～　：名詞-filled ～

① I'm looking forward to hope-filled dialogue with you in the near future.

② I hope we can have a joy-filled discussion meeting.

③ January in Japan is the tradition-filled month such as Otoshidama, Osechi and Fukuwarai.