週末に何をしたかについて話してみよう

Talking about your weekend
週末に何をしたかを説明してみましょう。
休日や週末の過ごし方を会話に盛り込むことであなたの人柄や生活感を伝えるヒントになります。
TAKAさんのレッスン
What did you do last weekend?

I went to a big park near my house and ran. The weather was nice and comfortable.

自然な表現

I went to a big park near my house and ran. The weather was nice and comfortable.

1. This is an alternative expression you can use: "jogged".
2. These are alternative expressions you can use: "pleasant; fair".
That sounds lovely! Do you often go running in that park, or was this a special weekend? I imagine the scenery must have been beautiful.

I go once or twice a month to run.
That park is one of the biggest parks in Osaka, big and beautiful. There is a nice Starbucks in the park.

自然な表現

I go once or twice a month to run.
That park is one of the biggest parks in Osaka, big and beautiful. There is a nice Starbucks in the park.

1. These are alternative expressions you can use: "wonderful; magnificent; stunning".
That sounds amazing! Do you usually stop by the Starbucks after your run, or is it just a nice place to relax?

Yes, I try to go there after my run, but there are usually too many people.

自然な表現

Yes, I try to go there after my run, but there are usually too many people.

1. These are alternative expressions you can use: "generally; ordinarily; normally".
It must be frustrating when it's too crowded to relax. Do you ever try going at different times to avoid the crowds?

You are right.
I know there are fewer people late at night, but I like morning activities, so I take my coffee to-go and have it on a park bench.

自然な表現

You are right.
I know there are fewer people late at night, but I like morning activities, so I take my coffee to-go and have it on a park bench.

1. These are alternative expressions you can use: "prefer; enjoy".
2. This is an alternative expression you can use: "get".
That's a great way to enjoy your coffee while still getting some fresh air and relaxation. Do you have any other favorite morning activities in the park?

 There is a large flower bed in the park, and I walk around it before going home.

自然な表現

There is a large flower bed in the park, and I walk around it before going home.

1. This is an alternative expression you can use: "huge".
2. This is an alternative expression you can use: "returning".

関連単語

  • run into~（~にばったり出くわす）
  • a game（試合）
  • a department store（デパート）
  • a short trip（小旅行）
  • relaxing time（ゆっくり過ごす）

関連フレーズ

  • I went to the kindergarden with my son.（息子と幼稚園に行って来ました。）
  • I went shopping with my wife and bought a bag for work.（妻と買い物に行き，仕事用のカバンを購入しました。）
  • I spent my holiday preparing a handout for next week's conference.（休日は、来週の会議で使う資料の準備をしていました。）
  • I ran into a friend from when I used to be a student. （学生時代の友人にばったり出くわしました。）
  • My wife picked out a sweater as a gift for my daughter.（妻は娘へのプレゼントにセーターを選びました。）
  • I watched a soccer game on TV on my holiday.（休日はテレビでサッカー観戦しました。）
  • I went on a short trip to Kamakura.（鎌倉に小旅行してきました。）

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