いい人 part 2

Some people are very nice and kind. We can say:

• She's got a heart of gold.

Some people are very kind and helpful. We can say:

• She's worth her weight in gold.

Some people are very special and unique in a good way. We can say:

• They broke the mould when they made her.

Some people are very honest with their feelings. We can say:

• She wears her heart on her sleeve.

いい人 part 1 here

因みに

Interjection:

• Speaking of...

We use the phrase "Speaking of" to connect the previous conversation topic with a new conversation topic.

Example 1:

Emi: "We went to the cinema in Yokohama last Sunday then we had dinner in Tokyo.

Kou: "Was it nice?"

Emi: "The film was good but the dinner wasn't."

Kou: "Oh, that's a pity. Speaking of dinner, shall we go out for dinner on Saturday?"

Example 2:

Ana: "We went to the cinema in Osaka last Sunday then we had dinner in Kyoto."

Jun: "How was it?"

Ana: "The film was good but the dinner wasn't."

Jun: "Oh, that's a pity. Speaking of the cinema, shall we go and see the new 007 film on Saturday?"

大好き

Idiom:

• until the cows come home

Meaning:

• really like something
• want to do something a lot
• enjoy something so much

Examples:

1. I can eat chocolate until the cows come home.
2. He can play computer games until the cows come home.
3. She can read manga until the cows come home.

ライブ

Recently at London Bridge English Bar, we were entertained with some live music. Three people played their guitars, one person played the violin and one person sang. Actually, several people joined in singing during the evening.

The music was eclectic, such as folk, jazz and old pop music. One lady even sang an opera piece!

Most of the songs were English language from Britain and the USA, some were Chinese and French.

The atmosphere was warm and friendly.

Thank you to everyone who participated and I hope we can do it again soon!

マツコ デラックス

Matsuko Deluxe is a popular celebrity in Japan. He dresses like a woman and is camp. In English, we say he is a drag queen.

A drag queen is a popular form of entertainment, especially in cabaret.

Drag means flamboyant feminine clothing, hair and make-up. Drag is the costume for a drag queen.

Queen means a feminine, extrovert and theatrical gay man; a camp gay man.

More information about camp here.