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クリスマスの過ごし方について話してみよう

Talking about how to spend Christmas vacation.
あなたは仕事の相手とクリスマスの過ごし方について話をしています。
クリスマスが近い時期に同僚や仕事相手と会食などの機会があると、クリスマスや年末年始の過ごし方の話題になることが多いでしょう。休日の過ごし方、趣味や家族の話等について話してみると良いですね。
How do you plan to spend your Christmas or New Year's?
 
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How do you plan to spend your Christmas or New Year's?

I am planning to attend the Christmas party at our residence hotel. I am going to dress my daughter in a cute costume, so I am really looking forward to the event.

自然な表現

I'm planning to attend the Christmas party at our residential hotel. I'm going to dress my daughter in a cute costume, so I'm really looking forward to the event.

1. 3. 4. Contractions make speech sound more natural and fluent.
2. Use the adjective ‘residential’ to describe the type of hotel where people live long-term.
That sounds like a fun plan, especially with your daughter in costume. Do you already know what kind of outfit she will wear for the party?

Yes! I will dress her in a red Santa-claus romper and put a deer headband on her.

自然な表現

Yes! I'll dress her in a red Santa Claus romper and put a reindeer headband on her.

1. The contraction ‘I’ll’ sounds more natural and conversational in spoken English.
2. Proper nouns are capitalized and not hyphenated in this expression.
3. ‘Reindeer’ is the natural and specific term associated with Santa and Christmas, making the image clearer.
A red romper with a deer headband will definitely make her stand out. Do you think she will enjoy wearing it all evening, or will you bring a backup outfit just in case she gets tired?

I did not think about that! Thanks! She tends to get sweaty after playing, so I will bring a backup outfit.

自然な表現

I didn't think about that! Thanks! She tends to get sweaty after playing, so I'll bring a backup outfit just in case.

1. 2. Contractions sound more natural and conversational in spoken replies.
3. You could add this phrase here.
It is nice that you are thinking about her comfort. Do you think she will be able to enjoy the whole party without getting too tired, or will she need breaks in between?

I think she will need some breaks, so I will take her outside to relax. Most of the activities are for older kids, so she might just enjoy watching everything.

自然な表現

I think she'll need some breaks, so I'll take her outside to relax. Most of the activities are for older kids, so she might just enjoy watching everything.

1. 2. Using contractions sounds more natural and conversational in spoken English.
3. Here's an alternative: 'for some fresh air'
4. Here's an alternative: 'geared toward'
Taking her outside for breaks sounds like a smart plan. Do you think she will enjoy watching the older kids play, or will she want to join in for at least a few activities?

I guess she will want to join the activities since she always loves playing with older kids.

自然な表現

I guess she'll want to join the activities since she always loves playing with older kids.

1. The contraction ‘she’ll’ sounds more natural and conversational in spoken English.
2. Here's an alternative: 'join in'

Well done! Enjoy your speaking lesson!

関連単語

  • exchange （交換する）
  • celebrate（祝う）
  • gather（集まる）
  • holiday（休暇）
  • vacation（休暇）

関連フレーズ

  • Who are you spending Christmas with?（誰とクリスマスを過ごすのですか？）
  • Our family gathers on New Year's.（私たちの家族は新年に集まります。）
  • We exchange presents with friends on Christmas.（私たちはクリスマスに友人とプレゼント交換します。）
  • How do you celebrate New Year's?（どのように新年を祝いますか？）
  • Are you going on a vacation for the holiday?（その休暇に旅行に行かれますか？）

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