at ??!!
This is a simple preposition mistake. We usually use "on" for days.
Plus I don't like just the wish without something to show how many.
I think this is best: "A Wish on Christmas."
We use:
"on" for days
"See you on Friday!"
"in" for months
"In January I am going to America."
"in for years"
I came to Japan in 2005.
"at" for time
"At 10:00 we went to McDonald' for breakfast."
I have noticed some books, usually British English using "at" for weekends.
"At the weekend, let's go bowling."
But it is strange to me being from U.S.A. We usually say "on" or "over."
I went there on the weekend.
I read this entire book in English over the weekend.
Have a super day!
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I had a special request from an Eigononabe student on how to write Christmas Cards in English! I know that Japanese usually send a 年賀状 for New Years
, and well, in America (and most of the west) we send Christmas Cards
.
What to write? Well here are a few things you can write. Remember, we write on the right side of the inner part of the card. Left side is usually blank unless you want to write a whole letter.
Hope that you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
From the Suzuki Family
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
From all of us at Katou Company
Happy Holidays!
The Fujisawas
Have a wonderful Christmas and great New Year!
Love your Auntie Mika
Warm holiday wishes to you!
Shohei
We miss you and we love you. We hope that you have a blessed and peaceful Christmas Day! Don't forget to call us.
All our love, Mom and Dad
Hope you enjoyed today's 英語のなべ lesson!
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, and well, in America (and most of the west) we send Christmas Cards.What to write? Well here are a few things you can write. Remember, we write on the right side of the inner part of the card. Left side is usually blank unless you want to write a whole letter.
Hope that you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
From the Suzuki Family
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
From all of us at Katou Company
Happy Holidays!
The Fujisawas
Have a wonderful Christmas and great New Year!
Love your Auntie Mika
Warm holiday wishes to you!
Shohei
We miss you and we love you. We hope that you have a blessed and peaceful Christmas Day! Don't forget to call us.
All our love, Mom and Dad
Hope you enjoyed today's 英語のなべ lesson!
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Christmas Stars
Click here for Japanese pop-ups: http://tinyurl.com/christmasstar
These plants are called poinsettias. They are usually associated with Christmas for Americans. The Christmas variety comes from Mexico, and was brought to America in the early 1800s.
Sometimes it is called the "Christmas Star" or the "Winter Rose." Today it is well known all over the world. I took this picture here in Saitama, Japan.
Until the 1990s, only one family was able to produce these poinsettias as a full and beautiful plant. This family had a secret formula and no one knew how they did it. Then a university research student figured it out, and he published it. Now anyone in the world can grow them like this.
On Christmas, we usually bring one to people in our family. I often wonder if they really want it. Sometimes, we bring one and someone has already brought two or three to them. So, I feel a little guilty dropping off a third or fourth one.
They are rare in Japan, so I guess it is kosher to give them away guilt-free.
These plants are called poinsettias. They are usually associated with Christmas for Americans. The Christmas variety comes from Mexico, and was brought to America in the early 1800s.
Sometimes it is called the "Christmas Star" or the "Winter Rose." Today it is well known all over the world. I took this picture here in Saitama, Japan.
Until the 1990s, only one family was able to produce these poinsettias as a full and beautiful plant. This family had a secret formula and no one knew how they did it. Then a university research student figured it out, and he published it. Now anyone in the world can grow them like this.
On Christmas, we usually bring one to people in our family. I often wonder if they really want it. Sometimes, we bring one and someone has already brought two or three to them. So, I feel a little guilty dropping off a third or fourth one.
They are rare in Japan, so I guess it is kosher to give them away guilt-free.
Mao-san Wins!
Click here to translate: http://tinyurl.com/eigononabe3
I was quite happy to see Japanese figure skater Mao Asada win the competition yesterday.
I always liked Mao-san. She has a beautiful figure. Her body has some nice curves.
One thing I noticed is Yu-na Kim is playing the "sexy card". She likes to make faces that are slightly erotic.
I guess that is attractive to some, but I wonder if it fits in the world of figure skating. It is such a classy sport.
What do you think?
Have a nice day - despite the rain!
I was quite happy to see Japanese figure skater Mao Asada win the competition yesterday.
I always liked Mao-san. She has a beautiful figure. Her body has some nice curves.
One thing I noticed is Yu-na Kim is playing the "sexy card". She likes to make faces that are slightly erotic.
I guess that is attractive to some, but I wonder if it fits in the world of figure skating. It is such a classy sport.
What do you think?
Have a nice day - despite the rain!
Culture Shockers - Dressing up for the cold here
Something my American friends and I have noticed about people in Tokyo, is that they dress for the season despite the weather.
Here is what I mean: The weather changes from Summer to Autumn, yet it is still hot outside. We noticed many people in Tokyo start to wear winter clothing! But it is still hot outside! Crazy!
Yesterday on the train, I saw a guy wearing a full ski outfit! Everyone else on the train were wearing a light jacket - except for a few older women.
In addition to that, lately we have also noticed a fair number of young women wearing shorts. And short - shorts.
Neither of these situations would occur at home very often. I mean, you could go a week without seeing anything like it.
But this is Japan! What an interesting place.