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Lesson 30 — Describing someone you met

Describe someone's character and the impression they made, without passing judgement.

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Level B1 General English

Lesson 30

You can describe a person, a thing or a scene in detail, including the impression it left on you.

見た人やもの、場面のようすを、そのとき受けた印象とともに細かく伝えられる。

Phrase of the day今日のフレーズ

She came across as quite reserved, but very warm once we started talking.

最初は控えめな印象でしたが、話し始めるととても親しみやすい方でした。

Situation場面

Reporting back on a first meeting with a new colleague.

新しい同僚と初めて会った印象を、人に伝えています。

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Takeaway

Report the impression, not the verdict — and leave room to be wrong.