A Bit of Wednesday Workshop 4/16

<<AI Sample Answers with ”PREP” Method>>

🌸【1】「たくさん歩いた先で見つけた、意外な場所」 PREP形式

Point（結論）Walking around my neighborhood can lead to unexpected discoveries.

Reason（理由）Even in familiar places, there’s always something new to notice when you're on foot.

Example（例）Just the other day, I went for a long walk and came across a pear tree in full bloom. The white blossoms looked so much like cherry blossoms that I almost mistook them! I’d never seen pear flowers before. A little further down the street, I saw a dogwood tree—Hanamizuki—also in full bloom. In fact, there’s even a red one right in front of my house. It reminded me how beautiful spring can be, even just steps away from home.

Point（結論・再主張）That walk reminded me: sometimes the most surprising places are the ones closest to us.

🍛【2】「どんなカレーが好き？」 PREP形式

Point（結論）I prefer soupy, coconut milk-based curry over thick and rich ones.

Reason（理由）It feels lighter and has a more complex, fragrant flavor that I enjoy.

Example（例）Whenever I go to MUJI or the supermarket, I look for Jawa Curry by House Foods—it’s my go-to. But at home, I take it further. I always add coconut milk to the paste, creating a Thai- or Korean-style curry that's more like a spicy soup than a heavy stew. That tropical, slightly sweet flavor is exactly what I crave when I want comfort food.

Point（結論・再主張）So while I enjoy Japanese curry, I always come back to the soupy, coconut-rich kind—it’s simply more satisfying for me.

👯‍♀️【3】「双子に会ったことある？」 PREP形式

Point（結論）Yes, I’ve met twins—and their differences surprised me.

Reason（理由）Even though they looked similar, their personalities couldn’t have been more different.

Example（例）I met my friend’s twin daughters at a wedding. One was quiet and reflective, while the other was talkative and full of energy. It was like watching two sides of a coin! I found it fascinating, and we ended up having some great conversations. It really opened my eyes to how unique each individual can be, even when they share the same birthday—and DNA.

Point（結論・再主張）So yes, I’ve met twins—and it reminded me never to judge someone just by appearances.

オリジナル　↓

**Question:**

"What's an interesting or surprising place you ended up at by walking quite a lot?"

**Response:**

I walk through my neighborhood quite often, and today I noticed lovely pear blossoms off my front yard. The flowers reminded me of white cherry blossoms. I have not seen those flowers before. This tree is standing very close to my home. I also saw a Hanamizuki, or dogwood tree, which is particularly lovely at this moment.

There's a red Hanamizuki in front of my house. There are different varieties, but both sides are beautiful.

**Question:**

"What type of curry do you prefer—thin and soupy, or thick and rich?"

**Response:**

Oh, indeed. Every time I am in the supermarket or in MUJI, I make sure to check out Jawa Curry by House Foods.

If I can find it, I buy it for sure. Almost always, though, I prefer curry with coconut milk in the style of Asian curries. Thai curry, Korean curry, or curries with coconut milk in general—I prefer the thin, soup-like variety.

I always use House Jawa Curry Paste at home when I prepare curry and mix in coconut milk to suit my taste.

**Question:**

"Have you ever known a pair of twins?"

**Response:**

I have. I have a close friend with twin daughters.

I encountered them at a wedding. They had totally different personalities—one is an introvert while the other is an extrovert. I am surprised! I always had a good conversation with her twin daughters.