ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ!英語の極意(140)
10月25日(金)
Welocome back, everyone. We’re gonna have some fun in today’s review.
You bet, everyone.
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Which of the following is true?
Derek told Bill about the invitation to the talk show.
Derek is not an original member of the band.
Dereck will perform from the back of the stage.
It goes with…
What is Adam good at?
Playing cricket.
Cooking
Cleaning up
be good in the kitchen
Why does Dr. Stein want to have a party?
Because he has returned to work.
Because he can walk again.
Because he bought a bottle of champagne.
*champagne
Be able to walk by myself
celebrate
keep forgetting
Who is Onishi Kohei?
A guest at Kelly’s house.
A hero who saved the city and the world.
A baseball legend.
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Ken looks like he’s not satisfied with my work.
-Don’t worry. Ken can be a little cranky in the morning. Everybody knows you’re doing fine. It’s nothing personal. Keep up the good work.
*cranky
*look like + sentence(he’s not satisfied with…)
What should I do?
-Your purchase arrived damaged? Ah, that’s too bad. You’d better contact the customer service for the website. You may be able to get a refund. It’s worth a try.
Hey guys, are you cranky in the morning?
I want to say no, but I’m pretty sure that the answer is yes.
Really? -At least until I have had my coffee.
-How about you, Rosa?
-I’m actually more cranky at night when I’m tired and I want to go to sleep.
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ!英語の極意(139)
10月24日(木)
And we are back. You’re not going to believe our lesson today.
Let’s finish the month strong.
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Anything can happen.
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And we are back. I’m so excited. You’re not going to believe our guests today. Please welcome to the show, Onishi Kohei.
Thank you, Kelly. It’s great to be here.
Kohei, I’m so proud of what you’ve done for our city and the world.
I just love playing baseball.
I know. And you ‘ve been an inspiration for millions of people.
Thank you. That’s encouraging.
Did you ever think you’d become a baseball legend?
Well, I never though I’d become this big. It just proves anything can happen.
That is amazing.
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I’m so excited.
You ‘ve been an inspiration for millions of people.
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Anything can happen.
You can do it.
You can leave it anytime.
You can borrow my car.
May 上から下への許可
*Now in the next example, we’re going to use can’t as opposed to can pronounce that quite strongly.
You can’t fly drones here.
Must not / may not <> can’t
*All right. And let’s wrap up with one more. Let’s treat we’ll be able to like it’s one word.
I will be able to finish this report by tomorrow.
Okay everyone, practice time. Today we’ll practice 助動詞, but where do we put it? Placement is important. So let’s sandwich it between the subject and the main verb. Okay, let’s practice. Let’s begin.
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This room can get really hot. If it does, feel free to use the AC.
Did your pen run out of ink? Here, you can use mine.
We’ll be able to rest later. For now, we need to keep moving.
Great job everyone. Keeping up so far. We know you can do it.
How’s your confidence? Is it building up little by little? I hope so.
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ!英語の極意(138)
10月23日(水)
It’s time to start.
Oh, that’s right. I keep forgetting.
I’m happy to know we have David to let you know when you forget.
That’s what I’m here for folks!
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I bought a bottle of champagne to celebrate.
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Well, Genie, I’m able to walk by myself again. The doctor said there are no problem with my hip now.
I’m happy to know you can walk again, Dr. Stein.
Genie, I want to thank you and Frankie for helping me.
It was our pleasure, Dr. Stein.
Listen Genie, let’s have a party at home later. I brought a bottle of champagne to celebrate.
But we cannot drink alcohol, doctor Stein. It is bad for us.
Oh my… Yes, yes, that’s right. I keep forgetting.
*champagne
*celebrate
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I’m able to walk by myself again.
-> be able to 能力・できるを強調
The doctor said there are no problem with my hip now.
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I bought a bottle of champagne to celebrate.
I came here to learn.
=> to -> in order to / so as to
I’m happy to know you can walk again.
We opened the box to find it was empty.
-> to find 悪い出来事との遭遇
You must be crazy to believe that.
Okay… practice time, everyone. Next up in our 動詞句 plus 説明 series is to不定詞. Just put it after the 動詞句 and you’re done. Let’s practice. Here we go.
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I do syakyo to relax. It’s very calming. You should try it sometime.
I’m happy to see you’re making new friends. Good for you.
He must be stressed to react that way. He’s usually very well mannered.
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It’s time to wrap up the program.
Uh oh. Sorry, I keep forgetting.
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ!英語の極意(137)
10月22日(火)
I’m good in the kitchen.
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She’s busy cooking dinner for us.
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Oh, something smells wonderful. Where’s Roxy?
She’s busy cooking dinner for us.
Really? What’s she making?
Beef and potato croquettes.
Croquettes? That’s restaurant food.
She knows how to make that?
She learned how to make it from her father.
Ah, that’s right. Adam is good in the kitchen as a cook, I mean.
Ah, yes. He’s never been good at cleaning up.
Hopefully, Roxy is better at that.
Darling, please help her clean up.
Of course.
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She knows how to make that?
-> what to / where to/ when to …
Please help her clean up.
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She’s busy cooking dinner for us.
He runs so fast.
He speaks so fast.
He learns so fast.
He eats so fast.
Don’t get me wrong.
I went there by bus.
I went there by train,
I went there by car.
We got home exhausted.
Okay everyone, it’s practice time. Do you want to explain more about the 動詞句? You can. It’s easy. Just put it after, okay? Let’s practice.
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I spent the day doing laundry and cleaning the house. It was a typical Sunday for me.
He always hands our baby with care. He’s a very gentle farther.
My package arrived damaged. I’d like a refund, please?
Sensei, you said you’re good at making nabe, but are you good at cleaning up after cooking?
Of course!
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ!英語の極意(136)
10月21日(月)
I like these stories better than his corny jokes.
*corny 古くさい, 陳腐な, いなかくさい
Trite ありふれた, 使い古された, dated 時代遅れの, 旧式の, melodramatic 芝居がかった, or mawkishly感傷的で sentimental.
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He’ll perform with us until the day he dies.
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Bill, did you hear that Derek was invited to Kelly King’s talk show?
Yeah, Derek told me.
Are you okay with that?
Sure. People forget that Derek’s one of the original members of the band. I’m the new guy, really.
But he left the band. You’re not mad about that?
That’s all behind us. He’s back now. He’ll perform with us until the day he dies.
How do you know?
That’s the way it goes with old rockers.
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People forget that Dereck’s one of the original members of the band.
That’s the way it goes with old rockers.
-> That’s the way life goes.
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He’ll perform with us until the day he dies.
We had lunch at the mall.
We had lunch on the second floor.
I work out in the morning.
I work out for an hour.
I can’t focus with you looking at me.
I’m in the car heading to the airport.
Alright everyone, it’s time for today’s practice. We’ll be using the setumei rule. SO, please put the explanation at the end. Alright. Let’s practice.
Repeat after us, everyone.
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Luke? He was in the lobby a minute ago. Did you not see him?
-> Didn’t you see him?
We shouldn’t talk with the kinds nearby. Let’s go to another room.
Dad’s in the driveway washing the car. It’s his weekend ritual.
Hey guys, do you have any rituals?
Oh, for me, Sunday is laundry day and folding the laundry after it’s clean. That’s my ritual. It’s very precise. It’s always the same way. And it clears my mind and spirit.
How about you, Rosa?
Well, I have a morning ritual which consists of going out and taking care of the horses.
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ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ!英語の極意(135)
10月18日(金)
Who finally pays for the dinner?
The woman
The man
Both of them
any cash from this country
fay for
I don’t you feel bad
Ales
Take credit cards
A credit card
Which of the following is true?
Jessica sent some messages to Professor Peacock.
Jessica saw Professor Peacock taking the time capsule home.
Jessica wants to know about the letter in the time capsule.
Sorry to keep you waiting
Saw me taking it home
What does the woman want Jonas to do?
Buy her some coffee
Do a presentation next week
Make slides before noon
Be about to take a break
Need your help with something
Slides for this document
Doesn’t look like + that difficult
Could it be done before noon?
What is likely to happen?
A storm will come.
Shiho will become an actor.
Doug will give Shiho a massage.
Close the storm shutters
The windows are protected
Take a look at this
Can’t tell whether this is a real message or not
Was sent by a person named
I don’t know if it’s the same person or not
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Yes?
-The other day, I asked you to submit a progress report for the new project, remember? I want that report on my desk first thing tomorrow morning. That will be on the agenda for tomorrow’s meeting.
A cabin by yourself? Have you used a hammer before?
-I know building a cabin is very tough for amateurs, but I’d like to try to do it by myself. I’ll let you know if I need help.
Hey guys, have you ever wanted to build a cabin?
A cabin? Maybe not a real one, but those little toy blocks. Sure maybe.
Well, actually, yeah. I would like to build a cabin eventually. I’ve built a roof cover for my horses so far, but not by myself.
*「eventually」
「最終的に」「いずれ」「いつか」
あることが必ず起こるという保証はなく、ただいつか起こる可能性がある
- finally: 最終的に(ある努力や待ちの末に)
- ultimately: 最終的に(最も重要な結果として)
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ!英語の極意(134)
10月17日(木)
Yeah, I have trouble with them too.
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I don’t know if it’s the same person or not.
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Doug, did you close the storm shutter?
Yes, Shiho. The windows are protected.
Thanks. Typhoons here are powerful. Hey, can you take a look at this?
What’s up.
It’s this email. I can’t tell whether this is a real message or not.
What do you mean?
It was sent by a person named Arnold Sylvester.
The famous actor?
It seems like it. But I don’t know if it’s the same person or not. He wants to visit our Island.
*storm shutter(s 雨戸
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l Typhoons here are powerful.
l It was sent by a person named Arnold Sylvester.
-> It wasn’t sent by / Was it sent by…?
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l I don’t know if it’s the same person or not.
I think he’s a good guy.
I believe he’s a good guy.
I know he’s a good guy.
He promised me he would marry me.
I’m sure that you’ll get the job.
*I’m sure / I’m positive / I’m aware that
Let me know what happened.
*That's the ticket.「まさにそれだ」「その通りだ」「完璧だ」
Okay, it’s practice time. I have this 説明. I have this 節. But I don’t know where to put it. Oh, there is a 説明ルール! Okay, it goes after the 動詞句. Oh, thank goodness. Alright everyone. Let’s practice.
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l I think that’s an excellent idea. I don’t know why I didn’t think of that.
l He told me that we can’t park here. We have to move the car.
l Sorry, but I’m afraid that we can’t change your room. The hotel is currently full.
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ!英語の極意(133)
10月16日(水)
So, instead of sidewalk, 単純に滑った…
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l I’ll have it done by five o’clock tomorrow.
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Morning Jonas. Do you have a minute?
Sure. I was just about to take a coffee break.
Good. I need your help with something.
You’re asking me for help?
Yes, I’m pretty busy right now. You made the slides for the presentation last week, yeah?
Yeah, that was me.
Can you make slides for this document?
Sure. It doesn’t look that difficult. I’ll have it done by five o’clock tomorrow.
Could it be done before noon?
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l I was just about to take a coffee break.
l You are asking me for help?
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l I’ll have it done by five o’clock tomorrow.
-> have + … + done
*have やってもらうのが当然の関係で使える使役動詞
I’ll have my doctor look at it.
*make 強制的に、無理矢理
My parents make me wash the dishes.
*let 許す・許可
My dad won’t let me go.
Let me know.
Let you know.
Let me try.
Welcome to 目的語説明型 practice time. In today’s episode we’ll use the same form as previous lessons, but we’ll use special verbs, have, make and let.
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l I don’t see your size here. Let’s have the staff check in the back.
*check in the back 在庫を確認する
l How can I make you understand? This plan isn’t realistic.
l I’ll get started right away. I’ll let you know as soon as I’m done.
Guys, we don’ have time. Let’s call it a day, okay?
Sounds good. That’s all folks!
Guys, that plan isn’t realistic.
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ!英語の極意(132)
10月15日(火)
You saw me taking it home.
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Hello Jessica. Sorry to keep you waiting.
Hello Professor Peacock. No worries. I was just checking some messages.
Did you have a question for me today?
It’s about that time capsule at your home.
Oh, you saw me taking it home.
No. But I heard there was a letter inside.
Oh, really? Who told you that?
I don’t remember. Is it true?
Yes, there was an old letter.
Who wrote it?
Jessica, we are not sure yet.
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l I heard there was a letter inside.
l Who told you that?
l Who wrote it?
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You saw me taking it home.
Saw -> me taking it home
You saw me taking it home.
You saw me take it home.
I can hear you playing video games.
I asked him to leave.
I told him to leave.
I want him to leave.
Yeah, yeah! It’s practice time. Alright, so let’s go again with目的語説明型. Alright. We have the目的後 pls the説明語句. The説明語句 has lots of freedom. So, 原型 is okay, ing型 is okay, to不定詞 is okay.
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I saw Laura packing up her desk. Is today her last day?
This room has an ocean view. You can hear the waves crashing.
I need you to carry the snacks. Can you make room in your bag?
The hotel room with an ocean view? That’s great, isn’t it?
I had an ocean view room once, but the wall was just painted and the waves crashing was just traffic passing by.
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ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ!英語の極意(131)
10月14日(月)
I’m the same way with beni-shyoga.
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Take it easy.
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Anyway, that was a delicious meal, sir. Thanks for recommending it.
I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Oh, no.
What’s wrong?
We don’t have any cash from this country. How are we going to pay for this?
Take it easy. I don’t want you to feel bad. I will pay for it.
But it’s expensive. A steak dinner and we had two ales.
It’s on me this time.
They don’t take credit cards, do they?
What is a credit card?
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It’s on me this time.
They don’t take credit cards, do they?
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Take it easy.
Just call me Ken.
I’d like my hotdog plane.
I want your report on my desk first thing tomorrow morning.
I need to get my passport renewed.
Okay, everyone. It’s time for the practice. Today we’ll do 目的語説明型. So we have 目的語 pls説明語句. It’s easy. So, let’s get to do it. -Okay, let’s practice.
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- Take it easy. The next train comes in just 5 minutes.
- I’d like my late with almond milk and can you add vanilla.
- We don’t have all day to finish this project, folks. Let’s get it done.
I’d like my late with almond milk and can you add vanilla.
Hey, David, you say this every time you order coffee?
-No, not me. I’m a coffee purist. I never ordered things like this, but some people do. Some people order thing much longer than this. -Oh really? Rosa, this is a way you order coffee?
-I don’t drink coffee, so no.
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*a coffee purist
coffee snob
coffee aficionado: コーヒー愛好家
coffee connoisseur: コーヒー通
aficionado
[əˌfiʃjəˈnɑˌdoʊ]
connoisseur
[ˌkɑnəˈsɜr]
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未来の時間を表したい場合: 「in 5 minutes」
過去の出来事からの経過時間を表したい場合: 「5 minutes later」
Five minutes later, the train arrived.
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ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ!英語の極意(130)
10月11日(金)
Let’s get do it.
What did Megan decide to order.
A steak for her and chips for Anton.
A stake for Anton and chips for her.
Two orders of steak and chips.
I’ll get one for me and one for Anton
A seaman
Which of the following is true?
Derek and Bill were invited to the talk show together.
Derek is willing to be on the talk show.
Bill doesn’t like the talk show.
Do you ever watch .. ?
Invited you to be on the program
Why shouldn’t I?
is whether you should … or
According to the man, in what century are they?
The 18th century
The 19th century
The 20th century
Costume party
What year is it?
In western year
Seem confused
Be getting bored with your strange humore
How did Emori-san surprise the woman?
He built a miniature Kinkakuji.
He showed her golden sculpture to her.
He found her credit card in the backyard.
In ages
Said in your email
A one-tenth scale model
Give you a credit
We have a meeting this afternoon, right, boss?
-Right. The meeting is from three p.m. Please log in a few minutes early. Even though it’s online, we’re meeting important clients. It goes without saying, but you need to be dressed properly. Okay?
Hi there.
-Hi. Having a good time? Name’s David. If it’s okay with you, I’d like to send you the photos of this party. How should I send them to you? Could you give me your contact info?
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Hey guys, do you dress well when you have an online meeting?
Well, I mean from the waste up. Yeah sure. There’s like an unspoken rule of online meetings, that you don’t ask anyone to stand up.
How about you, Rosa?
I mean I’m usually just in my sumway, so, that’s what I wear.
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ!英語の極意(129)
10月10日(木)
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l I have to give you credit.
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Emori-san, I haven’t seen you in ages. How are you?
I’m fine. You’re looking well.
Thank you. In your email, you said you had a surprise for me.
Yes, please come inside. It’s in the backyard.
The backyard? What is it?
You’ll see it soon.
What is this golden structure? It looks like Kinkakuji-temple.
Exactly. It is a one-tenth scale model of kinkakuji. It took me five months to build it.
Unbelievable. I have to give you credit. It looks just like the real one. Only smaller.
* one-tenth / two-thirds
+ scale
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l In your email, you said you had a surprise for me.
l It took me five months to build it.
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l I have to give you credit.
He brought me a bouquet of flowers.
He sent me a bouquet of flowers.
He made me a bouquet of flowers.
It took me five months to build it.
The restaurant charged us 15 dollars for seating.
We got a great one today for practice. It’s 授与型. Now after the verb we have two slots, ~に・~を. Alright. Let’s practice.
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l A former student wrote me a letter. She got a job as a researcher. How wonderful.
l It took me a year, but I finally finished the book. I’m a very slow reader.
Um.. a former student wrote me a letter. She got a job as a researcher. It’s a big reward for teacher, right? -I think so. It’s a great feeling to hear from former students, but really, I’m just proud of the hard work they do. Rosa, maybe we should write Onishi-sensei a letter. What do you think? -That’s a great idea. I bet it’ll take him a year to read it.
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ!英語の極意(128)
10月9日(水)
It’s never too late to start.
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I’m getting bored with your strange humor.
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Your clothes are very interesting. Are you two going to a costume party?
No. May I ask you something?
Of course.
What year is it?
Ah, you are testing my English. It’s 1865 in Western years.
Stop joking. It’s 2024.
You seem confused, madam.
That is beyond the next century.
By next century, you mean…
I believe it will be the 20th century.
That can’t be. I was born in the 20th century.
Please, I’m getting bored with your strange humor.
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That can’t be true.
That can’t be right.
That can’t be.
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l May I ask you something?
l I believe it will be the 20th century.
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u I’m getting bored with your strange humor.
->be getting + bored
->get bored with
That looks great.
That sounds great.
That smells great.
That tastes great.
That feels great.
You seem confused.
You appear confused.
Nothing remains the same.
Nothing stays the same.
They got bored.
They became bored.
Alright everybody. It’s time to practice 説明型 overlapping. The feeling is A equals B. The 主語 equals the 説明語句. And the verb shows how they are the same.
Alright. Are you ready to practice? Repeat after us.
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l Hey, the kids look bored. Why don’t we go for a drive or something?
l I want to stay young. Trying new things is how I do that.
l It’s getting dark. We should go inside.
I want to stay young.
You are young..
I want to stay young..
Oh, wait a minute.
I’m practicing! By the way, thank you so much.
Okay guys. It’s getting dark. We should wrap up the show.
Overlap
wrap up
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ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ!英語の極意(127)
10月8日(火)
- The question is whether you should accept the invitation or not.
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Derek, do you ever watch the Kelly King show?
Yes, sometimes. It’s the talk show, right? Why?
Well, I just got a phone call from them. They’ve invited you to be on the program.
Just me and not Bill?
Kelly already had Bill on the show before.
Yeah, I saw that one. Sure, I can do it.
No so fast, Derek. The question is whether you should accept the invitation or not.
Well, why I shouldn’t I?
Bill might not approve.
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l Do you ever watch the Kelly King show?
l They’ve invited you to be on the program.
*invite … to be on the program
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l The question is whether you should accept the invitation or not.
Our purpose is to collect information.
My hobby is to collect stamps.
My hobby is collecting stamps.
The problem is that we don’t have enough information.
This house is where I used to live.
Alright, it’s time for today’s practice and today, we’ll continue with the 説明語句
Are you ready? Let’s go.
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l My concern is whether I have enough cash. I may need to use an ATM.
l Our hope is that you enjoy your time here. Let’s us know how we can help.
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ!英語の極意(126)
10月7日(月)
Let’s fly through today’s lesson, like a momenga.
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l He is a pilot.
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You’re not from England, are you?
No, we’re not. We come from very far away.
Me too. I’m from Japan. My name is Kinzo. My name is Megan. Nice to meet you.
So, what are you going to order?
What do you recommend?
The steak and chips is very good.
Sounds great. I’ll get one for me, and one for Anton here.
Is he your husband?
Oh, no. He is a pilot.
Oh, he doesn’t look like a semen.
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Hey David. Why is steak and chips singular?
Ah, that’s easy. Steak and chips is the name of a plate. So it’s one item. It’s one set. So, it’s singular. So not many.
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l What are you going to order?
l He doesn’t look like a semen.
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He is a pilot.
She’s a doctor.
He’s smart.
He’s in the kitchen.
We’re eating lunch.
=>Are you paying attention?
We weren’t seen anyone.
=>We equals seen by anyone.
It’s practice time. Alright. Today’s topic is 説明型. We’ll use the be動詞 here to mean equals. So the subject and the 説明語句 are the same or maybe not the same.
Let’s practice.
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l My cat is an orang tabby. She has a lot of energy and loves to play.
*tabby トラ猫
l Sam is in a meeting right now. I’ll let him know you stopped by.
l Hadrian’s wall was built by the Romans. There are many Roman ruins all across England.
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Hey Rosa, do you wear tabi?
Yeah, I wear black tabi, I wear blue tabi, I even wear orange tabi.
I don’t think that’s the right kind of tabi.
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ!英語の極意(125)
10月4日(金)
What did Hiroki find?
Lots of seats.
A picture of someone he knows.
A new menu item.
Look who’s here.
putting up photos of themselves
Eat here
Recently at least
What did Aoi do on the weekend?
She went out with her grandparents.
She bought some sandwiches.
She went to the park alone.
You look like you go some sun
To help others is to help yourself
Why do the two people go to the park?
They are lonely.
They are hungry.
They are lost.
There are no cars here
Experience a time warp
Looks like + we are
Anything will do
Which of the following is true?
The man wants to buy something for his cat.
The woman thinks Umi loves to eat fish.
The man doesn’t like cat toys.
Might get bored with it quickly
I’ll have a look around
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Hey, watching videos for long hours isn’t good for your eyes. Why don’t we go out and have dinner. I found a good sushi bar around the corner.
*すぐ近くに around the corner
Have you seen my wallet round here?
-You lost your wallet again? That’s the second time this month. Have you heard of that gadget that enables you to locate things from your phone? Why don’t you put one in your wallet?
Hey guys, what kind of videos do you like to watch?
As for me, I usually watch cooking videos. It gives me my inspiration for that night’s dinner.
How about you, Rosa?
You know, I don’t really watch videos anymore. When I feel like I want to watch something, I just go in my living room and look into the garden. It’s entertaining enough.