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Lesson 95 — How it came about

Explain the background to something, so the outcome looks like a consequence.

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Level B1 General English

Lesson 95

You can explain the reasons behind what you think and do, with the evidence and background, and be understood.

なぜそう考え、そう動いたのかを、よりどころや経緯とともに述べて納得してもらえる。

Phrase of the day今日のフレーズ

The lease was already ending, which meant the sale was only a matter of timing.

もともと契約が切れる時期だったので、売却は時期の問題でしかありませんでした。

Situation場面

Explaining to a friend why a familiar shop closed.

なじみの店が閉まった経緯を、友人に説明しています。

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Takeaway

What was already true, what changed, what followed.