Common errors in English

Can you spot the mistakes in these sentences?

1. If I’ll study idioms more, I think it’ll help me to become more accustomed to natural English.

 

2. a) How was summer holiday?

b) Wonderful! We had gone to Egypt. We could enjoy it so much.

 

3. I finished to read the novel which I recently bought.

 

4. Does Keiko come to the party next Friday?

b) No, she doesn’t come. She’s too busy.

 

5. I’m going to hear the conversation between Sarah and John everyday!

 

A.B.A. Open for classes!

Hello - this is to advise that A.B.A. is open for classes! Let's continue to wear a mask as preventative measures.  Looking forward to hearing from you. Christopher

What is the reason to study English?

What is the reason for one to study English? We all have different reasons for learning a language. Business, travelling, watching movies, communication in general, listening to music are a few common situations. Once we identify the reason, we can then pursue (follow) our objective (target). How do we reach our target? By making maximum effort on a daily basis (everyday). Some people say I don't have time to study everyday, but the key is to make it part of your regular daily routine, just like brushing your teeth. When we make learning part of our daily life, we will see results as we move towards our target. 

Positive mindset! 前向きな考え方

The past few months have seen dramatic changes in the way we live our daily lives, but through these challenging times, we must continue to pursue our goals and we can do this by keeping a positive mindset - a mindset is a way of thinking about things. 

ここ数月の間に私たちの日常生活は劇的な変化していますが、これらの困難な時代を通して、私達は目標を持続して挑戦する時です。前向きに考える事によって目標を達成できるからです。－思考法は、物事について考える方法です。

At A.B.A. Language School, I will help you improve your English skills. In particular, I will help you understand natural English which is often very difficult for learners because they are not accustomed to it. We will practise listening and speaking and various techniques  in order to understand native English. 

A.B.A. 語学学校は、あなたの英語力の上達をお手伝いします。 特に、慣れていない方にとって自然に英語を理解するのはとても難しいですが、私はそれをお手伝いします。 ネイティブの英語を理解するために、リスニング、スピーキング、さまざまなテクニックを練習します。

I'm offering 4 extra lessons a month for only 1000Yen. So students can study 2hrs week at a very reasoable cost. I'm also offering Skype lessons for those who prefer online lessons. 

 週1回では物足りないあなたに、毎月4回のレッスンを追加で受けてみたいと思いませんか？今ならなんと、1000円の追加料金を払って、1週間に2回（合計2時間）のレッスンを受ける事が出来ます。レッスンは、1ヶ月間の受講に限ります。繰り越しはできません。シニアレッスンには適用されません。オンラインレッスンで安心して受講もできます。Skypeを活用したレッスンもご用意しています。

My school is suited to adults, mainly private and small groups of up to 3 people, so if you're looking for a small and friendly environment to learn, I welcome you to learn with me.

私の学校は大人向けで、主に個人レッスンと少人数３名様までのグループレッスンです。アットホームでフレンドリーな環境で学習したい方は、私と一緒に学びましょう。

10th Year anniversary!

Thank you to everyone for attending A.B.A. Language School's 10th anniversary. I hope you enjoyed the evening. I really value your support and kindness. Let's see if there will be another 10 years! All the best and please continue to work towards the goal of improving your English.

2015 Hanami Picnic

Thanks to all who came to the 2015 Hanami Picnic. We were super lucky to have had such beautiful weather - luck was indeed on our side. The cherry blossoms were in full bloom which made for a memorable day. Walking along the river around Sakuranomiya is such a relaxing way to pass the time. Summer is just around the corner. Bring it on!

Hanami Party 2014

Thanks to all who braved the cold weather for this year’s Hanami Party. Despite the chilly conditions, there was still a lot of fun to be had. Is was great to see the regular faces and some new people there too. The cherry blossoms were in full bloom making for a lovely atmosphere. I hope everyone enjoyed the day. Until next time - make the most of life. Chris

A.B.A. Language School 2013 Beer Garden Party

Dear students and friends of A.B.A. Language School

Thank you for coming to the 2013 Beer Garden Party at New Archaic Hotel. Luckily the rain eased off which made for a great evening sitting outside and enjoying the summer atmosphere. I hope everyone had an enjoyable time. Until the next party - I wish you all a very relaxing and pleasant summer vacation!

All the best,

Chris

2013 Hanami Party

Thanks to all who came to this year’s hanami party at Mukogawa Riverside. I hope everyone had an enjoyable time. The BBQ was ‘on fire’ this year, unlike past years. The weather was also on our side which was an added bonus. Michael livened up the latter part of the afternoon with his alcohol induced antics - we welcome Michael again next year! A summer party will take place this year - stay tuned for more details regarding place and time.

All the best,

Chris

2013 hanami party at Mukogawa Riverside

Thanks to students and friends of A.B.A. Language school for coming to the summer Beer Garden Party at Amagasaki New Archaic Hotel! Although the weather wasn’t the best, we still had an enjoyable time and sampled some tasty dishes along with icy cold beer! Until the next party - enjoy learning English and never give up!

Cheers,

Chris

Thank you to all who came to the 2012 A.B.A. Language School Hanami Party.
Such beautiful weather and Sakura almost in full bloom, made for a wonderful day outdoors.
Thanks to Alan for taking some super photos!

Keep an eye out for the next party!

All the best,

Chris - A.B.A. Language School

October 20111 Izakaya Party at Kinokuniya.

Thank you to all the students of A.B.A. Language

School for coming to the October party at Kinokuniya Izakaya. I hope everyone enjoyed themselves and the tasty food and beverage delights! Thank you to the waitress for the entertaining Okinawan performance!

I’m looking forward to the next party and seeing you at A.B.A. Language School.

All the best,

Chris

A.B.A. Language School Brasiliano Restaurant party!

Hello and thank you to the students and friends who came to the A.B.A. Language School party at Brasiliano on the 25th June. It was a perfect night to sit out on the balcony overlooking Kobe harbor, enjoying lashings of assortments of meats and other tasty delights! The beer flowed and so did the fun and conversation. Enjoy the photos and I’ll keep you posted about the next party!

Adios!

Chris