行ってきた旅行について話してみよう

Talking about traveling
行ってきた旅行について説明してみましょう。
旅行の話題は話を広げやすいと思います。今まで学んだ基本表現を使いつつ、気持ちを表現してみましょう。
Welcome back! How was your trip?
 
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Welcome back! How was your trip?

It was very nice! I went to Okinawa on June.

自然な表現

It was very nice! I went to Okinawa last June.

1. When referring to the days, months, or years in the past, the word "last" is often used.
That's wonderful! What was your favorite part of Okinawa? Did you get to try any local food or visit any special places while you were there?

I met my boyfriend's parents. It is very special experience. I ate Okinawa soba, it is very delicious. I visited American villages. This is colorful city, I enjoyed Okinawa trip.

自然な表現

I met my boyfriend's parents. It is a very special experience. I ate Okinawa soba, which is very delicious. I visited American villages. This is a colorful city, and I enjoyed the Okinawa trip.

1, 3. The following noun is singular, so use "a" here.
2. Use "which" since you are expressing extra information about the noun "soba".
4. Use "and" before the last item in a series.
You had such a nice balance of personal and cultural experiences. Did you feel that Okinawa’s vibe was different from other parts of Japan you’ve visited?

Yes, I feel so. Okinawa people are very kind. When I visited a souvenir shop and talked a shop clerk, she is very kind and spoke with an accent and was very cute.

自然な表現

Yes, I feel so. Okinawa people are very kind. When I visited a souvenir shop and talked to a shop clerk, she was very kind and spoke with an accent, and was very cute.

1. Use the preposition TO since you are expressing the direction of action.
2. Use the past tense since the verb forms in the sentence are also in the past tense.
That's wonderful to know! Did you have a small talk with the clerk? What were some of the souvenirs that you bought?

I bought some cosmetics which contain plants growing in Okinawa. I talk with the clerk about products.

自然な表現

I bought some cosmetics that contain plants growing in Okinawa. I talk with the clerk about products.

1. Use "that" here since the following clause is restrictive.
Oh, this is the first time I've heard about that. Can you kindly tell me more about it? What did the clerk say about the products?

Okay. I bought some Sui savon's products. Sui savon was established in Okinawa. They use plants grown in Okinawa in their products. They treat savon, face care products, and so on. The clerk say how to use products.

自然な表現

Okay. I bought some Sui Savon's products. Sui Savon was established in Okinawa. They use plants grown in Okinawa in their products. They treat savon, face care products, and so on. The clerk gave instructions on how to use the products.

1-2. Proper nouns should always start with capital letters.
3. The original phrase is unclear. A clearer and natural expression is given.
  • fantastic(すばらしい)
  • railroad trip(鉄道旅行)
  • a solitary journey(一人旅)
  • by plane(飛行機で)
  • for the first time in my life(人生初の)
  • a sightseeing spot(観光スポット)
  • an outlook(視野)
  • region(地域)
  • a prefecture(県)
  • an area(地域)
  • local people(地元の人々)
  • The trip was fantastic.(旅行はとってもよかったよ。)
  • I went on a railroad trip.(電車に乗って行ってきました。)
  • This was my first plane trip.(今回はじめて飛行機に乗りました。)
  • I traveled abroad for the first time in my life.(人生で初めて海外旅行に行ってきました。)
  • I went to some famous sightseeing spots such as the Eiffel Tower.(エッフェル塔などの有名な観光地にも行きました。)
  • Through my trip, I broadened my outlook.(今回の旅で、私は自分の視野を広げることができました。)

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