Time flies! あっという間に1年が終わっていきました。。
年越しトピックについて学んで、今年は英語学習納めをしたい。
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① 定番トピック(会話に出しやすい)
● What do you usually do on New Year’s Eve?(大晦日は普段何をしますか?)
例文
I usually stay at home with my family.
In Japan, many people watch TV shows on New Year’s Eve.
● How do people celebrate New Year’s Eve in your country?(あなたの国ではどう祝いますか?)
例文
In Japan, people eat soba noodles called “Toshikoshi soba.”
We believe it brings good luck for the new year.
② 日本文化を紹介できる話題
● Toshikoshi Soba (年越しそば)
We eat “Toshikoshi soba” on New Year’s Eve.
Long noodles symbolize a long life.
● Joya no Kane(除夜の鐘)
At midnight, temples ring bells 108 times.
The sound is meant to remove human desires.
③ 年末らしい会話テーマ
● Looking back on the year(1年を振り返る)
例文
This year was challenging, but I learned a lot.
My highlight this year was changing jobs.
● New Year’s resolutions(新年の目標)
例文
My New Year’s resolution is to improve my English.
I want to exercise more next year.
④ 簡単なフリートーク質問(練習用)
Do you prefer to stay home or go out on New Year’s Eve? 大晦日
What was the best thing that happened to you this year?
Do you make New Year’s resolutions every year? 新年の抱負
⑤ ワンフレーズで使える表現
Happy New Year in advance!(少し早いですが明けましておめでとう)
I’m looking forward to the new year.
Time flies!(1年あっという間!)