Welcome Chihiro

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1. What did we do this afternoon?
2. What did I say about Roz?
3. What are some of differences between Japan and New Zealand for pregnant mothers?
4. What would a Japanese mum be doing three days before she is due to have a baby?

See you tomorrow.

Yuko's new life...

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1. Why is life good at the backpackers?
2. What countries do the backpackers come from?
3. What is the accommodation like at there?
4. Why is cooking interesting there?
5. What is Yuko doing for work?

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Fish

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1. What is the big news?
2. What were some of the questions we had to ask at the fish shop?
3. What do we do with the plastic bag when we bring it home?
4. What was the interesting thing?

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I miss Japan....

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1. What were the pictures of?
2. What is a 'pantry'?
3. What do I ask you to tell me?
4 Please write down the numbers in numerals ('numerals' mean 'numbers' not words).

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Is it a boy or a girl?

Hi everyone!

Sorry no video today. I have been very busy. I do have some news though. Roz saw the Midwife today and she thinks the baby is coming soon! It is not due until next Friday but she thinks it is ready to come.

So keep watching 'english everyday' and I hope I can introduce our new family member to you soon.

Here is a poll for fun.



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North Island, New Zealand trip 2007

Hi Everyone

Something a little different today. I don't know these people but it is an interesting look around the North Island. Many of these places are close to where I live. For those who have been here I hope it brings back good memories. Enjoy.

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Eating Yuko's kiwifruit.....

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1. Why couldn't they 'believe their eyes' in the story?
2. What does 'strange' mean?
3. What does 'couldn't believe our eyes' mean?
4. What did Annalise do this afternoon?
5. Where is Yuko and what is she doing?

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Yuko and her homestay family

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Hi everyone!

Something special today. Yuko has done the video. Hope you all enjoy it!

1. What will be happening today?
2. What was happening in Katikati?
3. What did Chloe do with her cousin?
4. What did they do lots of times at Yuko's homestay? - and why?

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Yuko's new job...

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1. Why is English everyday short today?
2. What was the example sentence for the word 'marinate'?
3. What does 'marinate' mean?
4. What is Yuko's new job and what do I have to do?
5. What did Benjamin do?

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A big sale...

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1. Where are we and what is it famous for?
2. What does Yuko want to buy and why does she need it?
3. What is a Warrant of Fitness?
4. What does 'expiry' mean?
5. What should I not have to do?

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Picking Manderins

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1. What the example of 'twice as much' that Murry used?
2. What does 'roughly' mean?
3. What is Murry's treasure?
4. What are tools?

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Which English is best?

Hi everyone!

I was very sad to hear about the earthquake in Niigata. I hope everyone who watches 'english everyday' is O.K. I was living in Kobe when the Kobe Earthquake happened so I know how terrible it is. I will pray for everyone who has been effected in Niigata.

I was talking to Yuko today about the difference between English from different countries and which was most popular in Japan. So let's see what everybody thinks.



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Acronyms

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1. What did do today?
2. What was Annalise doing?
3. What are 'acronyms'?
4. What do these acronyms mean?
a A.S.A.P.
b. F.A.Q.
c. B.Y.O.
d. O.N.O.
5. What does "Look forward to hearing from you" mean?

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Tim's new studio....

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1. Where are we and why are we there?
2. Where was his old recording studio?
3. How long will it take to finish?
4. What is the difference between the two rooms?

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How long are holidays...

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1. What was Yuko doing today?
2. What was the young man from Switzerland's joke?
3. How long do Switzerland, New Zealand, and Japan have for holidays every year?
4. What did you do at Volunteer service?

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New Driver's licienses...

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1. What does Murray have on his farm?
2. How do the flowers get to Japan and how long does it take?
3. What is involved with getting a driver's license in New Zealand?
4. Why is it important for Murray's children to have a driver's license?


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N.Z. Dentist

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1. What was special this morning?
2. What happened to Yuko yesterday?
3. How was the dentist different to Japan?
4. How much did it cost?
5. What was Yuko's new volunteer service and what did she do?
6. What does disappear mean?

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Breakfast out....

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1. What did Jo do?
2. What is a 'poached egg'?
3. What is 'French toast'?
4. What did Jo have?
5. What is good about this cafe?

Sorry everyone but my memory card was full. They were very friendly guys that were saying hello.

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Yuko's big night...

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1. Why does Yuko have a hot water bottle today?
2. What did Yuko do on Saturday night?
3. What is a C.V. ?
4. What is the difference between 'employer' and 'employee'?
5. What is a 'reference'?

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Benjamin's big day...

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1. What was special about today and what did we do to celebrate?
2. What did Jo do this afternoon?
3. What did Yuko have to do?
4. What does 'overcast' mean?
5. What will we probably do tomorrow?

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A challenge....

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Hi everyone!

No questions today but a challenge!

Please try and write down everything that is said on this video.

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Back at Ruth and Zane's place...

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1. What is Volley balloon?
2. What does 'undefeated' mean?
3. What did we have for dinner tonight?
4. What is 'stuffing'?
5. What does 'pure' mean?
6. What was the accident?

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At the Supermarket...

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1 What did ask Yuko and what was her answer?
2. Why are we at the supermarket?
3. What can you but at the 'pick n mix' part of the supermarket?
4. What is different to Japan?
5. What did I say to Benjamin?
6. What did Yuko do yesterday and why was she surprised?

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A New Zealand girl's game...

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1. What did Annalise do today?
2. What is 'elastics'?
3. What do you use to play the game if you don't use chairs?
4. What do you do in the game when you succeed?
5. Why have they been playing lots today?

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Yuko's weekend...

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1. How was Yuko's day?
2. What does 'coming out' mean?
3. How was the church very different?
4. What else did Yuko do this weekend?

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Difficult English Poll...

Hi everyone!

I look forward to seeing the POll results. I would also love to hear about your 'English difficulties' so I can think of ways to help.

See you tomorrow.