英語4技能対策

ネイティブのリアル英語   stir crazy  同じ所に閉じ込められて気が変になる

アメリカ人が毎日使うスラング・イディオムを学ぶ!

海外ドラマ、日常生活で使われるリアルな英語が楽しく自然に身につく!


ネイティブのリアル英語  

stir crazy  同じ所に閉じ込められて気が変になる

「  同じ所に閉じ込められて気が変になる」って英語ではどう言うんでしょうか?


アメリカでは  ”stir crazy といいます。

Being stuck indoors for so long made him go stir crazy.

長い間室内に閉じ込められていたため、彼はイライラして気が狂いそうになった


stir とは、液体などを掻き回すこと、また精神や感情面の興奮や動揺も意味します。

アメリカのスラングで、stirというと、監獄をあらわし、stir-crazy とは、

刑務所に長い間投獄されていると、気が狂ったり、精神的に不安定になる

囚人がいることに由来しているようです。


stir crazy   同じ所に閉じ込められて気が変になる」習得・攻略


ネイティブのリアル 英語:


I wish it would stop raining so I could go outside. I’ve been locked up in this house for almost a week and I’m starting to go stir crazy!


学校で教わる英語:


 I wish it would stop raining so we could go outside. I’ve been locked up in this house for almost a week and I’m starting to become very restless from being confined to one place!


ネイティブのリアル発音:

 I wish it’d stop raining so we could go outside. I’ve been locked up ’n this house fer almost a week ’n I’m starding ta go stir crazy!


stir を使ったその他のイディオム


● Stir the pot – トラブルや議論を引き起こす

She loves to stir the pot by asking controversial questions at family gatherings.
彼女は家族の集まりで物議を醸す質問をしては、トラブルや議論を引き起こすのが好きです。

● Stir up a hornet’s nest – 大騒ぎや怒りを引き起こす

His article about local politics really stirred up a hornet’s nest in the community.
彼の地元政治に関する記事は、コミュニティ内で本当に大騒ぎや怒りを引き起こしました。


● Stir the blood – 興奮や情熱をかき立てる

The revolutionary speech stirred the blood of the youth in the audience.
その革命的なスピーチは、聴衆の若者たちの血をかき立てました。


● Stir to action – 行動を促す

The injustice in the system stirred the people to action.
そのシステムの不正は、人々を行動に駆り立てました。


● Stir one’s stumps (英国英語でより一般的) – 急いで動き出す、行動を開始する

We need to stir our stumps if we’re going to finish this project on time.
もし私たちがこのプロジェクトを期限内に終わらせたいなら、急いで動き出す必要があります。




同義表現

to become very restless from being confined to one place.
to be extremely sick.


ネイティブのリアル英語   sick as a dog  ひどく気分が悪い

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ネイティブのリアル英語  sick as a dog  ひどく気分が悪い


「 ひどく気分が悪い」って英語ではどう言うんでしょうか?


アメリカでは  ”sick as a dog” といいます。

I had a cold and was as sick as a dog. 

風邪をひいていて気分がひどく悪かった。


普通に具合が悪いときは、” sick” だけでいいのですが、”sick as a dog” 

だとかなり具合が悪い時です。


面白いフレーズですが、くだけたカジュアル表現なので、親しい間柄の人に対して

使うようにしてください。


なぜ猫でなくて「犬」なのかについては、確かな理由はわからないようですが、

犬が人間の生活に深く関わっているから、あるいは動物の吐く姿としては、

犬をよく目にするから(他の動物が吐く姿はあまり見ない)、あるいは

犬はいつも元気なので、病気の時の元気のない姿のコントラストが印象深いから、

等、由来は諸説あるようです。


動物で例える言い回しは、他にも色々ありますのでいくつかご紹介します。


“He is as wise as an owl.”

(彼はとても賢い。 ふくろう=「賢い」)


“I’m as busy as a bee.”

(大忙しなんだ。 蜂=「忙しい」)



“He is as timid as a rabbit.”

(彼はひどく臆病だ。 うさぎ=「臆病な」)



sick as a dog  ひどく気分が悪い」習得・攻略


ネイティブのリアル 英語:


Usually I never get sick. But last week I was as sick as a dog! Luckily, I’m doing a lot better now.


学校で教わる英語:


Usually I never get sick. But last week I was extremely sick! Luckily, I’m doing a lot better now.


ネイティブのリアル発音:

 Usually I never get sick. B’t last week I w’z ’ez sick ’ez a dog! Luckily, I’m doing a lot bedder now.


dog を使ったその他のイディオム


● Let sleeping dogs lie (余計なことをして問題を起こさないようにする)

“Even though I want to know why she was upset, I’ll let sleeping dogs lie and not ask her about it.”
彼女がなぜ怒っていたのか知りたいけれど、余計なことをして問題を起こさないようにして、彼女にそのことを尋ねないことにする。


● Every dog has its day (誰にでも成功や幸運のチャンスが来る)

“He might be struggling now, but every dog has its day. He’ll find his path eventually.”
彼は今苦労しているかもしれないが、誰にでも成功や幸運のチャンスが来る。最終的には自分の道を見つけるだろう。」


● Dog-eat-dog (非常に競争が激しい)

“The music industry is dog-eat-dog; only the very best make it to the top.”
音楽業界は非常に競争が激しい。最高のみが頂点に立つ。



同義表現

to be extremely sick.


IELTS バンドスコア 7+対策法! Topic Word 19「CAMPING」

IELTS スピーキング バンドスコア 7+対策法 Topic Word (テーマ別単語) 19 

「 CAMPING 」


IELTS スピーキングの採点基準「 Lexical Resource (Vocabulary)  語彙の豊富さ」で

高い評価を得るために、Topic Word (テーマ別単語) の習得が必須です。


試験官は、質問のトピック(テーマ)にどれほど、受験者がTopic Word を

使って回答しているかをチェックしています


  例えば、環境問題について話をするとき、climate change, pollution levels などの単語が

すらすら出てくることを期待しています。


Topic Word    テーマ別単語  「 CAMPING 」 

以下、5つの単語は「 CAMPING 」に関連したTOPIC WORDです。

単語の定義を覚えましょう



試験で使える!Topic Word   「 CAMPING 」 


CAMP    (山・海のレクリエーション用の)キャンプ場、キャンプ

┃ 定義


┃ 例文


┃ Collocation 連語




NATURE   自然、天然、(人・動物の)本性、天性、性質



┃定義

┃ 例文

┃  Collocation 連語



SUPPLY    供給、配給、備え



┃定義

┃ 例文

┃  Collocation 連語


その他「CAMPING」に関連したTOPIC WORD 5 Words


● Tent (テント)


“We pitched our tent near the lake, enjoying the serene view.”
私たちは湖の近くにテントを張り、穏やかな景色を楽しんだ。


● Campfire (キャンプファイヤー)

“Gathering around the campfire, we shared stories and roasted marshmallows.”
キャンプファイヤーの周りに集まり、私たちは物語を共有し、マシュマロを焼いた。


● Backpack (バックパック)

“He packed his backpack with essentials, preparing for a weekend of camping.”
彼は週末のキャンプの準備として、必需品でバックパックを詰めた。


● Hiking (ハイキング)

“Our camping trip included a long hike through the forest trails.”
私たちのキャンプ旅行には、森の小道を通る長いハイキングが含まれていた。


● Wildlife (野生動物)

“At dawn, we quietly observed the wildlife from our campsite, marveling at nature’s beauty.”
夜明けに、私たちはキャンプサイトから静かに野生動物を観察し、自然の美しさに驚嘆した。


「Topic Word」をインストラクターと一緒にレッスン!


Speak Japan (Basic) + Middle School Grammar(中学英文法) 

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▮ Course Name: Speak Japan (Basic) + Middle School Grammar

▮ Level: Beginner to Intermediate CEFR A1~B1, EIKEN Grade 3~2, TOEIC 200~650

▮ Number of Lessons: 70 lessons (please attend as many as you need)

☑ You will be able to easily answer common questions about Japan asked by foreigners.
☑ In the latter part of the course, you can efficiently learn middle school English grammar (Basic Grammar).
☑ Your conversational English skills will significantly improve through abundant reading aloud training and instant English composition exercises.
☑ Improve your speaking test scores in exams like TOEIC and EIKEN G-3 to 2.                  


▮ Lesson Activities

1. Respond with your own thoughts to questions about Japan (Topic Question).

2. Use key vocabulary and expressions from sample answers to create instant English compositions.

3. Answer questions about the sample answers.

4. Learn middle school English grammar by theme.

5. Use the learned middle school English grammar and sample answers to create instant English compositions.



▮ 教材 :  Lesson Contents

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▮ レッスンコース名: Speak Japan (Basic) + Middle School Grammar(中学英文法)    

▮ レベル    :   初級~中級者  CEFR A1~B1 , 英検3級~2級, TOEIC 200 ~650 

▮ レッスン数  :    70 レッスン (必要な分だけ受講してください)

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☑ 外国人から日本についてよく聞かれる質問に容易に回答できるようになります。
☑ レッスンの後半は中学英文法(Basic Grammar)を効率よく学べます。
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▮ レッスン アクティビティ

  1. 日本に関する質問(Topic Question)に対して、自分の考えを回答する。
  2. サンプル回答から重要語彙・表現を使って瞬間英作文。
  3. サンプル回答についての質問に回答する。
  4. 中学英文法をテーマ別に学ぶ。
  5. 学んだ中学英文法とサンプル回答を使って瞬間英作文。


▮ 教材 :  Lesson Contents

Lesson 64  Monjayaki


Lesson 64  Monjayaki


Topic Question: Please tell me about Monjayaki.


Try Answering the Question Yourself
Think about what monjayaki is, including its ingredients, how it is prepared, and where it is commonly eaten.


▮ Sample Answer

“Monjayaki is a popular Japanese dish similar to okonomiyaki but with a runnier consistency. It is made with finely chopped ingredients mixed into a liquid batter and cooked on a hot griddle. Ingredients often include seafood, vegetables, and meat. It’s a specialty of the Tokyo area, particularly in the Tsukishima district, where you can find many restaurants serving this savory pancake. Diners usually cook the monjayaki themselves at the table, using tiny spatulas to eat it directly from the griddle.”


Words to Learn and Their Meanings about Sample Answer


  1. Ingredients (材料): The foods that are used to make a dish.
  2. Batter (生地): A mixture of flour, liquid, and other ingredients that is used for cooking.
  3. Griddle (鉄板): A flat surface or pan on which food is cooked.
  4. Savory (風味の良い): Having a spicy or salty quality without being sweet.
  5. Spatula (へら): A small tool with a broad, flat, flexible blade used to mix, spread, or lift material.


Answer the Instructor’s 3 Questions Based on the Sample Answer

  1. What is monjayaki?
  2. How is monjayaki different from okonomiyaki?
  3. Where is monjayaki commonly found?


Mastering Middle School English Grammar

next to, between, under, etc.


Next to / between / in front of/ in back of


Alice is next to Bob. or Alice is beside Bob.
Bob is between Alice and Carla.
Don is in front of Bob.
Eric is in back of Bob.

also
Alice is on the left.
Carla is on the right.
Bob is in the middle (of the group).


Across from I in front of


Anne is sitting in front of Bruce.
Anne is sitting across from Chris.
Chris is sitting across from Anne


By (= next to)


Who is that man standing by the window?
Our house is by the ocean. (= next to the ocean)
If you feel cold, why don’t you sit by the fire?


Under


The cat is under the table.
The girl is standing under a tree.
I’m wearing a jacket under my coat.


Above and below


The pictures are
above the shelves.

The shelves are
below the pictures.


3 Example Sentences Based on the Sample Answer and Grammar Practice:

  1. The monjayaki batter is poured onto the griddle, which is in the middle of the table.
  2. You can find a wide variety of ingredients for your monjayaki next to the griddle.
  3. People enjoy cooking monjayaki on the griddle that sits under the smoke extractor to keep the air clean.


Make Sentences Based on the Above Example Sentences Yourself:

Speak Japan (Basic) + Middle School Grammar -Contents

ー Contents -


Lesson 1   Anime アニメ- 5 Sentence Patterns 5文型 (1)
Lesson 2   Japanese Cinema 映画-5 Sentence Patterns 5文型 (2)
Lesson 3   Kabuki or Noh 歌舞伎 能-5 Sentence Patterns 5文型 (3)
Lesson 4   J-Pop artist or band Jポップ-present continuous 現在進行形
Lesson 5   Video Games ビデオゲーム-present continuous questions 進行形 疑問文
Lesson 6   Japanese Festivals 日本の祭り- simple present 現在形
Lesson 7   Fashion trends ファッション流行-present negative 現在否定形
Lesson 8    Book or author 小説家- present continuous 現在進行形
Lesson 9   Television Shows テレビ番組- I have.. . and I’ve got…
Lesson 10    Famous Landmarks 観光地- was/were 過去形
Lesson 11    Historical Sites 史跡-  simple past 過去形
Lesson 12    Natural Scenery 自然風景- I didn’t… Did you… ?
Lesson 13    Japanese Gardens 日本庭園- past continuous 過去進行形
Lesson 14    Capital of Japan -past continuous 過去進行形
Lesson 15   Shop for traditional Japanese items 伝統工芸品店-I used to…
Lesson 16   Japanese Cuisine 日本食- Have you ever… ?

Lesson 17   Public Transportation 交通機関- How long have you… ?
Lesson 18   Sumo Wrestling 相撲-  for  since   ago
Lesson 19   Baseball 野球-I have done and I did 完了形 1
Lesson 20   Martial Arts (Judo, Karate, Kendo)just, already, and yet  完了形 2
Lesson 21   Soccer サッカー-present perfect and simple past 完了形 3
Lesson 22    Olympics オリンピック-is done / was done 受動態 1
Lesson 23    Traditional Sports 伝統スポーツ- is being done / has been done 受動態 2
Lesson 24   Cherry Blossom (Sakura) Viewing 桜-be/have/do in present and past
Lesson 25    Summer Festivals (Matsuri) 祭り- Regular and irregular verbs 動詞
Lesson 26    Autumn leaves (Koyo) 紅葉- What are you doing tomorrow?
Lesson 27    Snow Festivals (Yuki Matsuri) 雪祭り- I’m going to…現在進行形
Lesson 28    Golden Week ゴールデンウイーク- will  1 未来形
Lesson 29    Fireworks (Hanabi) 花火- will 2 未来形
Lesson 30    Hot Springs (Onsen) 温泉- might 
Lesson 31    Seasonal Foods 旬の食材- can and could
Lesson 32    Samurai Warriors 侍- must
Lesson 33    Innovators and Inventors 発明家- should
Lesson 34    Artists and Writers アーティストと作家- I have to…
Lesson 35    Female Historical Figures 歴史上の女性- Would you like… ? / I’d like…
Lesson 36   Heroes and Heroines ヒーロー- I’d rather…
Lesson 37   Sushi and sashimi 寿司刺身- Do this! Don’t do that! Let’s do this!
Lesson 38    Japanese Breakfast 朝食- There’s   
Lesson 39   Bento Boxes 弁当箱- have been, there will be
Lesson 40   Ramen ラーメン- It…
Lesson 41   Street Food 屋台- I am, I don’t, etc.
Lesson 42   Japanese Sweets and Snacks 和菓子-You have? Have you? 
Lesson 43   Traditional Weddings 結婚式-too/either so am I / neither do I
Lesson 44   Funeral Rites お葬式isn’t, haven’t, don’t, etc.
Lesson 45   Coming of Age Day (Seijin Shiki)成人式- is it…? have you…? 
Lesson 46   Children’s Day (Kodomo no Hi)こどもの日-Who saw you? Who did you see?
Lesson 47   Kimono and Traditional Dress 着物- Who is she talking to? 
Lesson 48   New Year Celebrations (Shogatsu)新年- What… ?  Which…?  How… ?
Lesson 49   Obon Festival お盆- How long does it take…?
Lesson 50   End of Year Parties (Bonenkai) 忘年会- Do you know where… ?
Lesson 51   Automotive Industry 自動車会社- She said that…   He told me that…
Lesson 52   Technology and Electronics テクノロジー-work/working go/going do/doing
Lesson 53   Video Game Companiesビデオゲーム会社- to . . (I want to do) and -ing
Lesson 54   Fashion and Retail ファッションと小売-I want you to… / I told you to…
Lesson 55   Food and Beverage 食品飲料- I went to the store to…
Lesson 56   Traditional Crafts and Goods 伝統工芸品- have
Lesson 57   High-tech toilets ウオシュレット-article  冠詞(2)
Lesson 58   Pocket tissues ポケットティッシュ- article  冠詞(1)
Lesson 59   Pedestrians 歩行者- some and any

Lesson 60   Lost wallets return 財布が見つかる- (a) little (a) few
Lesson 61   Noise when eating noodles 麺を食べる音- comparative 比較級
Lesson 62   ”Itadakimasu”いただきます- not as… as
Lesson 63   Dogeza 土下座- superlative 最上級
Lesson 64    Monjayakiもんじゃ焼き- next to, between, under, etc.
Lesson 65   Seppuku 切腹- subjunctive 仮定法
Lesson 66   Election 選挙- If I had…  If we went…, etc.
Lesson 67   Live longer 長生き- relative clauses 関係節
Lesson 68    People’s blood type 血液型- from … to  until  since  for
Lesson 69    Take off shoes 靴を脱ぐ- relative pronoun 関係代名詞
Lesson 70   Earthquake 地震- still , yet, already  副詞

Lesson 70  Earthquake


Lesson 70  Earthquake


Topic Question: Japan has earthquakes, right?


Try Answering the Question Yourself
Think about Japan’s geographical location and how it affects the country’s experience with natural disasters, especially earthquakes.


Sample Answer

“Yes, Japan experiences earthquakes frequently due to its position along the Pacific Ring of Fire. This geographic area is known for its high levels of seismic activity, leading to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Japan has developed advanced technology and strict building codes to mitigate the impact of these natural events.”


Words to Learn and Their Meanings about Sample Answer


  1. Geographical location (地理的位置): The specific place where something is located on the Earth’s surface.
  2. Seismic activity (地震活動): Movements within the Earth’s crust that cause earthquakes.
  3. Pacific Ring of Fire (太平洋火山帯): An area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.
  4. Mitigate (軽減する): To make something less severe, serious, or painful.
  5. Building codes (建築基準法): Regulations that specify the standards for constructed objects such as buildings and nonbuilding structures.


Answer the Instructor’s 3 Questions Based on the Sample Answer

  1. Why does Japan experience earthquakes frequently?
  2. What is the Pacific Ring of Fire?
  3. How has Japan worked to mitigate the impact of earthquakes?


Mastering Middle School English Grammar

still   yet   already

Still


still = something is the same as before:
● I had a lot to eat, but I’m still hungry. (= I was hungry before, and I’m hungry now)
● “ Did you sell your car?” “ No, I still have it.”
● “ Do you still live in Los Angeles;” “No, I live in San Francisco now.”


Yet


yet = until now
We use yet in negative sentences (He hasn’t come yet.) and in questions (Has he come yet?).

Yet is usually at the end of a sentence:

● A: Where’s Emma?
 B: She isn’t here yet. (= she will be here, but until now she hasn’t come)
● A: What are you doing tonight?
  B: I don’t know yet. (= I will know later, but I don’t know now)
● A: Are you ready co go yet?
  B: Not yet. In a minute. (= I will be ready, but I’m not ready now)
● A: Have you decided what to do yet?
  B: No, I’m still thinking about it.


Compare yet and still:
● She hasn’t left yet. = She’s still here. (not she is yet here)
● I haven’t finished my homework yet.= I’m still doing it.


Already = earlier than expected:
● “ What time is Joe coming?” “He’s already here.” (= earlier than we expected)
● “ I’m going to tell you what happened.” “That’s not necessary. I already know.”


3 Example Sentences Based on the Sample Answer and Grammar Practice:

  1. The government is still evaluating the damage from the last earthquake.
  2. Have you felt any tremors yet today?
  3. The emergency response team has already been dispatched to the affected areas.


Make Sentences Based on the Above Example Sentences Yourself:

Lesson 69  Take off shoes


Lesson 69  Take off shoes


Topic Question: Why do people take off their shoes inside the house in Japan?


Try Answering the Question Yourself
Think about the reasons behind this Japanese custom. Consider its implications for cleanliness, tradition, and respect for the home.


Sample Answer

“In Japan, people take off their shoes before entering a house as a sign of respect and to maintain cleanliness. This custom is deeply rooted in the tradition of preserving the purity of the indoor living space, preventing dirt and germs from outside from contaminating the home.”


Words to Learn and Their Meanings about Sample Answer


  1. Custom (習慣): A traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular society, place, or time.
  2. Cleanliness (清潔さ): The state or quality of being clean and free from dirt.
  3. Tradition (伝統): The transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation.
  4. Purity (純潔): The condition or quality of being pure; freedom from contaminants.
  5. Contaminate (汚染する): To make something impure or unsuitable by contact or mixture with something unclean, bad, etc.


Answer the Instructor’s 3 Questions Based on the Sample Answer

  1. What is the main reason people in Japan take off their shoes before entering a house?
  2. How does this custom affect the cleanliness of the home?
  3. What does this tradition signify in terms of respect?


Mastering Middle School English Grammar

a person who… a thing that/which…


Who is for people (not things):

A thief is a person who steals things.
Do you know anybody who can play the piano?
The people who work in the office are very friendly


That is for things or people.
An airplane is a machine that flies.
Emma lives in a house that is 100 years old.
The people that work in the office are very friendly.


You can use that for people, but who is more common


Which is for things (not/ people):
An airplane is a machine which flies. (not a machine who…?)
Emma lives in a house which is 100 years old.


Do not use which for people
●Do you remember the woman who played the piano at the parry’
(not the woman which . ..)


3 Example Sentences Based on the Sample Answer and Grammar Practice:

  1. A tatami is a type of flooring that requires you to remove your shoes to prevent damage.
  2. The person who cleans the house appreciates this custom greatly.
  3. Shoe cabinets, which are found in the genkan, store shoes neatly away from the living spaces.


Make Sentences Based on the Above Example Sentences Yourself:

Lesson 68  People’s blood type


Lesson 68  People’s blood type


Topic Question: Why do Japanese people like to ask people’s blood type?


Try Answering the Question Yourself
Think about the reasons behind this unique Japanese cultural practice. Consider how it relates to personality traits and compatibility in relationships and social interactions.


Sample Answer

“In Japan, asking someone’s blood type is common because many believe it can predict personality traits and assess compatibility with others. This belief is similar to horoscopes in Western cultures. For example, Type A is thought to be diligent and kind, whereas Type O is seen as outgoing and sociable.”


Words to Learn and Their Meanings about Sample Answer


  1. Cultural practice (文化的慣行): A habit or tradition that is part of the culture of a group of people.
  2. Personality traits (性格特性): Characteristics that help to define how a person behaves, feels, and thinks.
  3. Compatibility (相性): The ability of two things or people to exist or live together without problems or conflict.
  4. Diligent (勤勉な): Showing care and conscientiousness in one’s work or duties.
  5. Sociable (社交的な): Willing to talk and engage in activities with other people; friendly.


Answer the Instructor’s 3 Questions Based on the Sample Answer

  1. What is the reason Japanese people ask about blood type?
  2. What can blood type predict according to Japanese belief?
  3. Give examples of personality traits associated with two blood types.


Mastering Middle School English Grammar

from … to   until  since  for


From… to…
● We lived in Japan from 1996 to 2005.
● I work from Monday to Friday.


You can also say from… until… :
● We lived in japan from 1996 until 2005.


Until…

● They’re leaving town tomorrow.
  They’ll be away until Friday.

● I went to bed early, but I wasn’t tired.
I read a book until 3:00 a .m.

●  Wait here until I come back.


You can also say till (= until):
● Wait here till I come back.


Compare:

● ‘How long will you be away)” “Until Monday.”
● “When are you coming back?” “On Monday.”


Since + a time in the past (to now)
We use since after the present perfect (have been/ have done, etc.):

● Joe is in the hospital. He has been in the hospital since Monday.
(= from Monday to now)

● Sue and Dave have been married since 2002.
(= from 2002 to now)

● It has been raining since I arrived.


Compare:
● We lived in Japan from 1996 to 2005
  We lived in Japan until 2005.
● Now we live in Denver. We came to Denver in 2005.
  We have lived in Denver since 2005. (= from 2005 until now)

We use for (not/ since) + a period of time (three days / 10 years, ere.):
● Joe has been in the hospital for three days. (not since three days)


For + a period of time


● Gary stayed with us for three days.
● I’m going away for a few weeks.
● They’ve been married for 10 years.


3 Example Sentences Based on the Sample Answer and Grammar practice:


  1. Let’s find out our blood types and see if we are compatible.
  2. Don’t rely only on blood type to understand someone’s personality.
  3. We’ve been discussing the importance of blood types in Japanese culture since the beginning of our lesson.


Make Sentences Based on the Above Example Sentences Yourself: