I understand why “extinct” is pronounced ‘ɪks’ not ‘eks’.
If the “e” in ‘extinct’ isn't accented, it's pronounced as an “i.”
EVERYONE HAS THE SAME ABILITY
I had expected my current students to be completely different from my previous students in terms of ability. But I was wrong. Their ability to understand new material was the same. Although they hadn’t studied much before, they are now studying earnestly in small classes. The content and pace of the lessons are the same as before(↓). Everyone has the same ability.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DOING & TO DO
Today, I understand why it's not “expect doing” but “expect to do.”
“To” indicates direction or the future. That's why it's not "expect doing" but "expect to do".
FIELD TRIP TO NASU
We went to Nasu Town on a field trip. It’s been 25 years since my last field trip.
THE SHOWA ERA COMES BACK
I created a new exhibit. The oxidized blackness (left coin) on the copper was removed by acid, and the copper became clean (right coin).
PIZZA IN NAGATORO
I met my brothers in Nagatoro. There were a lot of trendy shops near Nagatoro station. The pizza was delicious(↑).
ONLINE PRESENTATION
I gave an online presentation for the “Association for Promoting Intergenerational Participation in the JOCV.” They asked me questions for over an hour.
