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梅雨って日本だけ？？

他の国では、雨の降る時期は全て「雨季」と表され、東南アジアまでいくと5月から11月頃まで長い雨季が続きます。

また広大な国土を有するオーストラリアでは、地域によって全く気候が変わりますが、ケアンズなど北の地域には雨季と乾季があり、12月〜4月までは雨が多く降るそうです。

気流の関係で雨季が無いと言われるヨーロッパですが、逆に年間を通して曇りやシトシト雨が降る日も多いとのこと。
「雨季や梅雨が無くて良い！」という訳でも無さそうですね…。

なかなか気分のあがらない梅雨ですが、雨がもっと長く続く国はたくさんあるようです。
雨のシーズンだからこそ、思いっきりおうち時間を楽しむのも良いかもしれませんね。
（´-｀）.｡oO またはこもって学習シーズンにするのもありですよ！

許されるかもしれない言い訳 in English

というわけで！今回は英語で「遅刻しても許されるかもしれない言い訳」 （Excuses for being late that might be forgiven）をご紹介！

海外の友達との待ち合わせで遅れてしまった時は、ぜひ参考にしてみてください！
（もし言ってみて怒られても責任は取れませんので悪しからず☆彡）

1) I slipped and fell on the stairs at the train station. But I’m not hurt, so don’t worry.
「駅の階段で滑って転んじゃったの。でも怪我はないから安心して。」

2) I had set my alarm, but I think the batteries were dead.
「目覚まし時計をセットしてたんだけど、電池が切れてたみたい。」

3) I got an urgent call from my company. I was following up on a co-worker’s mistake.
「会社から急に電話がきたんだ。後輩の失敗をフォローしていたんだよ。」

4) I found an injured cat on the street. I was taking it to the vet.
「道で怪我をした猫を見つけて、病院へ運んでたんだ。」

5) A mother with her sextuplets was having trouble on a pedestrian bridge, so I was helping them.
「六つ子を連れたお母さんが歩道橋で困っていたから、手伝ってたの。」

6) I spent too much time picking out my clothes to see you.
「君に会えると思って、服を選ぶのに時間がかかりすぎてしまったよ。」

7) A black kite stole my smartphone and I was chasing it.
「トンビに携帯をパクられたんで追いかけてた。」 （海外ではとても珍しい鳥なので、ぜひ紹介してあげましょう。）

8) Is 2 o’clock 2PM Japan time? I thought it was Greenwich Mean Time.
「2時って日本時間の2時？グリニッジ標準時だと思ってた。」

難波校 “Chill & Talk Club” スタート！

日　時：6/8、6/22　19：15～20：15（Vincent）
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定　員：１５名

ご興味をお持ちの方は、難波校までお問合せください。

6/4(日)「ベルギーパーティー」のご案内

日　時：6/4（日）17：00～20：00　
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今月のリーディングチャレンジ “Charles III, King of the United Kingdom”

What’s his full name?
Charles Philip Arthur George

How old is he?
King Charles was born on November 14th, 1948. He’s currently 74 years old.

His relationships and marriages
Charles III may not look like a 3)Casanova, but since his youth he’s been popular with women. Even more surprisingly, one of his girlfriends was Lady Sarah Spencer, the sister of Lady Diana Spencer.
It will always be difficult to know the full truth, but it appears that Charles initially was not very interested in Lady Diana; however, they traveled together a few times, which started to make the 4)tabloids’ frontpages. Eager to avoid a scandal, he married her and they had two sons: Prince William and Prince Harry.

After a few years, everyone noticed the couple’s incompatibility. Charles and Diana both committed 5)adultery, and what first looked like a fairy tale ended tragically with the death of Lady Diana.

See more here: Princess Diana: The Interview that Shocked the World (Full Documentary)

Later, in 2005, Charles married Camilla Parker Bowles, who is now Queen Camilla.

Following every one of his moves, 6)Britons are pretty much undecided when asked if they support Charles III.
Many of them would have preferred to see Prince William (the older son of Charles and Diana) as their new king.

How about you, what is your opinion about King Charles III?

Vocabulary:
1) Reign: the period of rule of a King or Queen
2) Coronation: the ceremony of crowning a King or Queen
3) A Casanova: a man known for seducing women and having many lovers
4) Tabloid: a newspaper dominated by sensational stories / gossips
5) Adultery: voluntary sexual relationship between a married person and a person who is not their spouse.
6) Britons: people from Great Britain

今月のリーディングチャレンジ2 “How to be safe while traveling outside of Japan?”

See more in the survey below:
Safest Countries in the World 2023

More seriously, you don’t need a bodyguard to travel to most countries, but you must be careful. Following the below advice should keep you out of most troubles.

-You’d better not carry too much cash with you. Simply carry what you need for the day and leave the rest of your cash in a safer place.

-Always keep an eye on your belongings.

-”When in Rome, do as the Romans do”. Try to look like a local, turn on your 1)camouflage mode!

-It is recommended to wear simple clothes. 2)“Bling Bling” can wait!

-A Swatch will do the job perfectly and it will be much safer than a Rolex.

-Don’t look at a map or a guide book in the middle of a touristy area. It’s the perfect moment for a 3)pickpocket to rob you.

-Be careful around ATMs; don’t count your money in front of everyone.

-When possible, hire a guide. They will provide you with great service (information, visits,…) and will keep you away from dangerous areas.

-Don’t leave anything valuable in the car.

-If another car hits yours from behind, don’t leave your vehicle; it might be a 6)car-jacking attempt. Only open the window a little so that you can talk.

-Last but not least, ask a friend, a relative or your AppleK teacher for recommendations before your departure. Someone who’s been to the place you are going to explore will surely be able to give you good tips.

Vocabulary:
1)Camouflage: way people or animals try to not attract attention by attempting their appearance to their surroundings. Like a chameleon.
2)Bling Bling: used to describe flashy and expensive jewelry, accessories, cars, bags,… Hip-hop stars or soccer players often bling bling items.
3)Pickpocket: a thief who secretly steals valuable items.
4)Cabriolet: a car that can be driven without a roof.
5)Hard-top: a hard (usually metallic) roof used for cabriolet instead of flexible materials like plastic.
6)Car-jacking: the situation in which someone stole a car in the presence of its owner; often violent and under the threat of a gun.

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