Dec17

Expressing Condolences

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I am now at http://englishwithkatie.com and learning how to post there!!! The address is a bit different–than this one!

There have been a lot of storms, earthquakes, murders and death is with us everyday–a friend’s cat or dog; a co-worker’s mother or brother. I felt it was time to learn English for a difficult situation: expressing condolences. Here is our phrase of the day and our theme for this week:

I am so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express how deeply sorry I am (for what you are going through). If there is anything I can do, please let me know.

Out loud, Under your breath, In your head—a little English every day!

Have a good one!

Cheers,

Katie
KAdlerEnglish@twitter
katieadler-vo.com

Dec15

Season’s Greetings from Randy’s Kitchen!

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A Christmas Feast!!!

Holiday Cheer in Randy’s Kitchen

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Baster (kitchen tool) To pour juices on the turkey, while it cooks, we will use the baster.

Stuffing (Bread put inside the turkey) We make stuffing and put it inside the turkey to cook.

Feast (Large meal) There is nothing like a traditional Christmas feast with family and friends.

Gravy (hot brown sauce) Gravy is served over meat and potatoes.

Carve (Slicing meat) Usually the father will carve the Christmas Turkey at the table.

Stocking (Christmas socks) We hang our Christmas Stockings on the fireplace and Santa fills them with snacks and toys.

Boxing Day (Holiday- Day after Christmas) December 26th is Boxing Day and now it is becoming a major shopping day.

Leftovers (extra food) It is common to have a lot of leftovers after a Christmas meal and we eat turkey for the next few days.

Christmas Goodies (home-made desserts and cookies) Mothers usually bake many treats in December and serve “Christmas Goodies” to friends and family who visit during the holidays.

 

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For more information, please visit Randy’s Kitchen at

(http://www.facebook.com/Randyskitchen)

 

Have a good one!

Sincerely,
Katie
katieadler-vo.com
@KAdlerEnglish (Twitter)

 

Dec14

Tickle Pink! Knock Socks Off!! WOW!!!

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We started with:

What should I get my dad?

What should I get for my co-worker?

 

We continue with:

 

Polish Christmas

Tickle Pink! Knock Socks Off!! Wow!!!

 

Tickle Pink! Knock Socks Off!! Wow!!!= Delight!!!

 

 

What would tickle him pink?

What would tickle her pink?

What would tickle them pink?

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What would knock her socks off?

What would knock his socks off?

What would knock their socks off?

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What would wow them?

What would wow him?

What would wow her?

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What would delight her?

What would delight him?

What would delight them?

 

Have a good one!

Sincerely,
Katie
katieadler-vo.com
@KAdlerEnglish (Twitter)

 

 

Dec12

What would suit my mom? What would be suitable for my mom?

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We started with:

What should I get my dad?

What should I get for my co-worker?

stockings

We continue with:

What would suit mom?

A pretty shirt would suit my mom.

What would be suitable for my mom?

A pretty shirt would be suitable for my mom.

What would suit my co-workers?

 Delicious cookies would suit  my co-workers.

What would be suitable for my co-workers?

Delicious cookies would be suitable for my co-workers.

To Suit from Webster’s Online Dictionary:

2suit

verb

Definition of SUIT

transitive verb

1
a : to be becoming to <that dress suits you>

b : to be proper for : befit <a mood that suits the occasion>

Suitable from Webster’s Online Dictionary:

b : satisfying propriety : proper <suitable dress>

Have a good one!

Sincerely,
Katie
katieadler-vo.com
@KAdlerEnglish (Twitter)

Dec11

“What would my mother like to (get) (have) (receive)?”

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Happy Holidays!

Once a year I get to play Santa Clause–

Santa Claus in Sleigh

We started with:

What should I get my dad?

What should I get for my co-worker?

 

 

And, continue with “What would my mother like to (get) (have) (receive)?”

 

 

What would my mother like to get? =

What would my mother like to have? =

What would my mother like to receive?

 

 

EasiestEasiestEasiestEasiest =

What would my mother like?

This simple question is enough–for any occasion–birthday, anniversary, congratulations, thank you, etc.

 

 

What would my mother like?

What would my sister like?

What would my boyfriend like?

What would my husband like?

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Have a good one!

Sincerely,
Katie
katieadler-vo.com
@KAdlerEnglish (Twitter)

Dec9

English w/Katie Adler Billboard Sunday!

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1) Annual Kimono Holiday Movie Night!
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
6:30 PM

Kimono Wine and Grill

1-15-28 Minami Aoyama
Minato-ku
Tokyo ( map)

Kimono Annual “It’s a Wonderful Life” Night
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– It is not christmas to me until I have watched this holiday classic film with friends and loved ones. 12/11 Tuesday Holiday Movie Night- snacks, mulled wine, hot buttered rum, and cookies- ahhhhh the good life. Start time is 7pm, 1500 yen per person includes one drink and canapes and treats, after that 500 yen cash bar including yummy holiday favorites. RSVP to Lauren@Kimonowinebar.com

Doors open at 6:30 Movie from 7 PM RSVP to be sure to have a spot!

directions and map at [www.kimonowinebar.com]( http://www.kimonowinebar.com/)

2)

Benvenuti nel Mondo dei Vini e della Cucina Italiana!

http://www.meetup.com/Italian-Wine-and-Food-Meetup-Group/

Accademia Italian SchoolKoike bld. 3F – Kanda Ogawamachi 2-chome, Tokyo (map)Also this year there will be a party to live an authentic Italian Festa di Natale, with Italian wine, food, cakes, games, songs and so on… Our Christmas party is… LEARN MORE

Hosted by: Paolo (Organizer)

3) http://www.meetup.com/vegan-kansai/

  • Sun Dec 16
    3:00 PM
  •  
RSVP deadline:
Dec 13, 2012 3:00 PM

2 hours Ying-Yang　Bujutu lesson and vegan dinner event! Beginners are welcome! from 3:00pm to 7:00pm The fee is 5000yen. Here is the map. http://30min.jp/place/1565105/map/LEARN MORE

Hosted by: kumiko (Organizer)

Have a good one!
Sincerely,
Katie
katieadler-vo.com
@KAdlerEnglish (Twitter)

Dec8

Answers! Happy December First! New Hampshire Fall Foliage and Robert Frost!

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Hello and Happy Saturday to you!

The answers below are from the Dec 1 post: Happy December First! New Hampshire Fall Foliage and Robert Frost!

 

Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening

Robert Frost

 

Whose woods these are I think I know.
His house is in the village though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.

My little horse must think it queer
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year.

He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake.
The only other sound’s the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake.

The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.

Here are the answers!

1) Does he know whose woods these are?

He thinks he knows–this would mean that he is not 100% sure–if it is the man he is thinking of–his house is in the village.

 

2) Will the owner see him stopping? Why?

The owner will not seeing him stopping. The owner’s house is in the village and it is snowing and late, so the owner is probably at home.

3) How does the horse signify his/her question?

The horse signifies his/her question by giving his/her harness bells a shake!

4) How does he describe the woods?

They are lovely, dark and deep!

 

5) What are two possible interpretations of the last stanza?

1) He has a promise to be somewhere and has a long way to go before he reaches his destination.

2) The woods are inviting and represent choosing a different path than the one he is on–changing his life course and forgetting his responsibilities.  He decides not to change his life course and keep his many responsibilities and he has a lot to do before he dies.

 

Have a good one!

Sincerely,

Katie

katieadler-vo.com

@KAdlerEnglish (Twitter)