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こんにちは♪　英会話NOVA石山校です🐰✨

今日は、Nikayla先生からのメッセージです(^▽^)/

 

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Osaka Outing

During Golden Week, I spent three days in Osaka. Most of my students know that Osaka is my favourite city.

On the first day, I met my friend at Kusatsu station and we went to Osaka together by train.

We went to a lovely art cafe called Unimocc Art Cafe Gallery.

They had something called a canvas cake, where they give you a small cake with a palette of icing to decorate it with. I ended up decorating mine with a koi fish.

On the second day, my friend and I went to a really popular taco restaurant near Dontonbori, the name is Blue Entrance Kitchen (BEK).

The weather was really hot, and we had to wait in a really long line too but the wait was worth it.

They had a variety of American themed tacos, I got a Nashville taco with a piña colada (my favourite cocktail). It was incredibly delicious, I highly recommend trying BEK!

On the third day, I did some shopping in Umeda’s Daimaru.

Recently, Top Toys is really popular for cute dolls and blind boxes of beautifully made figures.

I really liked the “Sugar Pocket,” blind box and hoped to get the “moth lamp,” character.

I did get one of my top three choices though, I got the “Lotus,” and she’s gorgeous!

Towards the end of day three, another friend contacted me asking to go to Takatsuki together to see the carp flags (鯉のぼり) at their Sakura river.

There were so many families playing in the water and relaxing together.

The carp were lined across the river and the breeze made them dance gently against the sky.

It was really nice to see!

What do you usually do during Golden Week?

Let us know!

 

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とても元気で優しく、話やすい先生たちばかりです！！(o^―^o)ﾆ
ぜひレッスンや体験レッスンで、いろいろなお話しをされてみてくださいね😊✨

 

 

 

 

 

 

こんにちは！NOVA石山校です🐰🍀

石山校では、カナダからの新しい先生が来ています🐇
今日は、先生から自己紹介のメッセージをもらいました♪

 

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Hi, my name’s Renaldo I’m from Toronto Canada.

People sometimes ask me about Canadian food since I’m from Canada, but my parents are from Jamaica, so I normally ate Jamaican food and not Canadian food for the majority of my life.

Both my parents were born in Jamaica, and moved to Canada during the
1970’s. I’ve been quite the nomad since I was in high school.

I started high school in Toronto for the first few years and moved to the US to attend a private school in North Carolina, Mt. Zion Christian Academy where I lived in the dorms.

I then moved to Florida where I lived with my grandfather and attended Zion
Lutheran Christian Academy where I graduated high school.

I then got a full scholarship to attend New Mexico State University where I attended for 4 years.
I then went on to play professional basketball for 10 year, 4 of which were in Japan.

Other countries I’ve played in include Germany, Canada, and the Dominican Republic.

Japan has definitely been my favourite place to play, so much so that I decided to continue to work and live in Japan.

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ぜひ、Renaldo先生にカナダのおすすめスポットなども聞いてみましょう！
体験レッスンもお待ちしています♪

 

 

 

 

 

 

こんにちは♪　英会話NOVA石山校です🐰✨

今日は、Lucas先生からのメッセージです(^▽^)/

 

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A country visited When I was in middle school a took a trip to del Rio Mexico.

It was a mission trip that took with my local church.

I went on this trip three different times. Each time I went, I built a small simple house for the residents of Del Rio.

It was a service project that took all of spring break to complete.

The drive started in Tulsa Oklahoma (my home town) and took two whole days to get to Del Rio.

When we got there we start to work immediately. We spent the first day mix cement for the foundation of the house.

The next four days were spent on everything else.

We spent a lot of time with the families that we were building the house for. They were always very nice.

On the last day before we left to go home the families would ways make a big meal for us to eat and it was some of the most delicious food I’ve ever had.

The drivers would spend the next day and night driving us back to Tulsa Oklahoma.

I always remember this trip fondly because it made me so happy to serve a community so far from home. It was also really fun to visit a different county with a new culture.

If you ever get the chance, I would recommend visiting Mexico.

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とても元気で優しく、話やすい先生たちばかりです！！(o^―^o)ﾆ
ぜひレッスンや体験レッスンで、いろいろなお話しをされてみてくださいね😊✨

 

 

 

 

こんにちは♪　英会話NOVA石山校です🐰✨

今日は、人気講師Connie先生からのメッセージです☆彡

 

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British Weather: Spring to Early Summer

(Forty Hall – London, June 2024)

Hello everyone!
How is the weather where you are?

Spring is almost over. The cherry blossoms are gone, and now we are starting to move towards the rainy season (tsuyu / 梅雨)!

I would like to introduce myself, my name is Connie and from the UK. Today I want to talk about the British weather. I have many about the British weather during this time.

In the UK, spring is a nice season. The weather becomes warmer, flowers bloom, and the days become longer. Many people enjoy spending time outside, But British weather changes very quickly.

It can be sunny one minute, and the next it`s raining! Even in May and June, the weather can still feel cool and windy. Because of this, many people carry umbrellas or light jackets every day.

People often joke:
“You can experience four seasons in one day in Britain!”

Let’s practice some English together!

Useful English Words

• sunny ☀️
• rainy ☔
• windy 🌬️
• cloudy ☁️
• warm 🌤️
• cool 🍃
• forecast 📱

Useful Phrases

Try saying these sentences out loud:

• “It’s raining again today.”
• “It feels humid.”
• “I need my umbrella.”
• “It looks cloudy.”

If you want a challenge you can also try out phrases such as these:

• “The weather has changed a lot recently.”
• “It started raining without warning.”
• “The mornings are still quite chilly.”
•  “I enjoy listening to the sound of rain at night.”

Question Time!

Can you answer these questions in English?

1. Do you like rainy season? Why?
2. What season do you like the best?
3. What do you usually do on rainy days?
4. Is it raining today where you live?

Some examples answers could be:

“I like spring because it is warm.”

You can also try adding more information:

“I like rainy days because I can stay home and relax while listening to the rain.”

Thank you for reading, and enjoy practicing your English!

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とても元気で優しく、話やすい先生たちばかりです！！(o^―^o)ﾆ
ぜひレッスンや体験レッスンで、いろいろなお話しをされてみてくださいね😊✨

 

 

 

 

こんにちは！NOVA石山校です🐰
今日は、ベテラン講師Andy先生からのメッセージです★

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Getting Used to Changes

 

Greetings from Andy!

April is really a month of change isn’t it?

If not in work or school, at least the weather is changing!

 

Many of our students have just started studying English, leveled up, or joined new classes.

One topic that I focused on in a recent lesson was adapting to these changes.

 

It takes time to get used to doing new things!

 

“get used to”  =  adapt to adjust to a change

 

• I’m not used to the increasing prices at the supermarket. = It is difficult to accept and I cannot adjust.
• I’m getting used to the new bicycle rules. = I’m learning to adjust and becoming comfortable
• I’m used to teaching online lessons. = I’ve finished adjusting to this change and am now 100% comfortable with it

When you’re visiting NOVA, let’s talk in English about any changes you’ve experienced.

Are you used to, getting used to or not used to the change?

 

Looking forward to my next conversation with you!

 

Kinds Regards,

Andy

 

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こんにちは！NOVA石山校です🐢
本日は、ベテラン講師Andy先生からのメッセージをお届け♪

是非読んでいって下さいね！

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English is all around us!

These days with all of the foreign tourists, it’s common to hear English while using public transportation.  Have you ever tried to join in on a conversation?

A few days ago I was waiting for a train at Kyoto station and I heard some tourists speaking to each other in English:

“Does this train go to Osaka?”

“Uh, Yes, it does.”

“Okay, let’s just take this one.”

I interrupted their conversation by saying, “Excuse me.  Are you going to Osaka?”

“Yes. Is this the right train?”

“Yes, this train goes to Osaka but it’s the local train and stops at every station so it will take longer. If you wait a few minutes for the next train, it will be an express and you can get there much faster.”

“Oh thanks!  Do we have to pay extra?”

“No, it’s the same price.”

“Thanks so much!”

Actually, I have the same conversation with tourists at Kyoto station almost every month! Most visitors seem to really appreciate this kind of advice from locals.

What would you do in this situation?

One of the common things that tourists say after visiting Japan for the first time is that Japanese people are very kind and helpful and I agree with this 100%.

Let’s talk about this at NOVA!  I’d love to hear your stories!

 

Kind regards,

Andy

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こんにちは！NOVA石山校です🐰🌸

4月に入りましたね！
進級・進学・社会人スタートなど、新しい生活が始まります★
春は習い事スタートのタイミングでもありますので、
英語を始めてみるのはいかがですか？？

 

 

 

石山校では、アメリカからの新しい先生が来ています🐇
今日は、先生から自己紹介のメッセージをもらいました♪

 

 

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An Easter Message From Lucas

Howdy from Lucas!

Easter is coming and I for one am excited!

This year Easter is on Sunday April 5^th.

An average American Easter has lots of fun activities for kids. One that I did as a kid was an Easter egg hunt. An Easter egg hunt is where a local park or church will scatter eggs in a wide-open area and let children try to find them. The eggs would often have candy in them.

My family also had a big family dinner. We would invite friends and family to our house and have a big meal with them. My dad always made mashed potatoes and ham. It’s a time for friends and family to eat together and talk with each other.

I can’t wait to talk about Easter with y’all!

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Useful Southern American English:

“Howdy” = Hello

“Y’all” = You all, everyone

 

 

ぜひ、Lucas先生にアメリカのスラングなども聞いてみましょう！
体験レッスンもお待ちしています♪

 

 

 

 

 

 

こんにちは！NOVA石山校です🐰
今日は、南アフリカから来た元気な先生、Mbaliからのメッセージです★

 

 

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Greetings!

 

Golden week is coming soon and this year I’m doing something extra special – I’m going to Okinawa! I’m really looking forward to this trip. Golden week is the perfect time for a change of scenery, and Okinawa feels like the ultimate escape. Beautiful blue ocean, white sandy beaches, warm sunshine – it’s exactly what I need.

One of the things I’m most excited about is slowing down and enjoying island time. I want to wake up without an alarm, take long walks by the beach, and just relax while listening to the sound of the waves. I’m also hoping to try lots of local Okinawan food. Fresh sea food, Okinawa soba, and maybe even some Blue Seal ice cream are definitely on my list! Of course I plan to explore too. I’d love to visit the Gyokusendo Cave, Cape Manzamo, and Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, among other places. I’d love to visit Shuri castle and Naminoue shrine to soak in the unique culture and history that make Okinawa so special.

Golden week always feels like a pause before life gets busy again, and spending it in Okinawa makes it more meaningful. I can’t wait to make new memories, feel the ocean breeze, and come back refreshed and inspired. What are your plans for Golden week?

 

I look forward to listening to your plans when you see me at NOVA!

 

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先生たちは、大学時代や前職もさまざまで、
聞いてみると興味深いお話がたくさん出てきます😃！！
ぜひレッスンや体験レッスンで、いろいろなお話しをされてみてくださいね😊✨

 

 

 

 

こんにちは！NOVA石山校です🏇

 

２月１７日から３月３日は、旧正月の春節です🌸
今年は「午年」🏇
NOVAでは先日、キッズイベントを開催し、
工作をしながら春節をお祝いしました✨

 

本日はＡｎｄｙ先生から、馬についてのメッセージをもらいました♪

 

 

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Horsing Around!

 

There was a special event for kids at the Ritto school on 2/21 and we enjoyed making horse puppets to celebrate the Chinese New Year!

The Chinese New Year lasts from Feb. 17 to March 3 and this year it is the year of the horse!

Did you Know Ritto is somewhat famous for its JRA Horse Training Center? Maybe you’ve noticed the new horse images on the ground as you walk to the NOVA school from JR Ritto Station. The sticker for the Ritto NOVA school also features a horse!

I was born during the year of the horse and grew up around horses.  I learned to ride horses at a young age but haven’t ridden in many years.

People born during the year of the horse (1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026) are supposed to be independent, freedom-loving, hardworking and energetic.  I’m not sure if that’s true but it sounds nice!

What animal represents your birth year?  What do you associate with that animal?

I’m looking forward to chatting with you about this when you see me at NOVA!

 

Useful phrases:

• “What animal represents your birth year?”
• “I was born during the year of the (horse/tiger/monkey/snake/etc.)”
• “Horse around” = an idiom that means to play, do silly things

 

Kind regards,

Andy

 

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役立つフレーズ、ぜひ使ってみてくださいね！！

 

 

 

 

 

こんにちは！NOVA石山校です🐰🐇🐇

 

最近、シール集めが流行っていますね✨！！
実はNOVAにも、各校舎に個性たっぷりな「ご当地シール」があるのをご存じでしたか❓❓

 

 

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Sticker Collections

 

Sticker collections are all the rage among elementary school students these days and it’s been fun to see what kinds of stickers the kids are collecting.  When I was a kid I had a small sticker collection too but it wasn’t anything like what these kids have.  The 3-d bubble stickers are really trendy.

 

Did you know that NOVA has stickers?   Each NOVA school has its own unique sticker and I have a small collection from different NOVA schools I’ve visited.

One of my students has visited almost every NOVA in Japan and almost has the whole collection! That’s a lot of stickers!

 

Do you collect anything? What was trendy to collect when you were a kid?
Let’s talk about it with your instructor next time you’re at NOVA!

 

If you see me, ask me about my stickers and I’ll be happy to answer your questions.  I might even be able to share one with you!

 

trend= (noun) something many people are doing
trendy= (adjective) popular right now
be “all the rage”= (idiom) very trendy, frequently talked about

 

 

Kind regards,
Andy

 

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レッスンをご受講いただくと、各校舎オリジナルのシールがもらえます🌟🌟
シールを集めて、遠方からお越しくださる方もいらっしゃるんですよ🐇

その土地にちなんだデザインになっております！👘
石山校はどんなデザインでしょうか･･･❓👧

ぜひレッスンを受けに来てくださいね！！！