3/2 〜 3/5

ラジオ英会話　　　Monday, March 2

Sounds like someone I know.

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So, Katie, what's the new situation going to be like?
Well, it's a little more formal situation.
Okay.
The woman is a counselor.

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I've always dreamed of being a rock star.
Hmm... what seems to be holding you back from living your dream?
It's not realistic.
Oh?
My parents want me to be a surgeon.
Hmm... how do you feel about that?
I can't stand the sight of blood.
Maybe you should pursue a career in music.
Maybe so.

Follow your dream.
Did you always want to be a counselor?
No, my dream was to be on Rajio Eikaiwa.
Oh, but you didn't follow that dream?
No, I didn't.
Why?
Katie Adler is too good.
Oh.

Speaking of bragging with no shame.
No shame.

Jeff, did you dream of being something, someone?
Yeah, as we talked about before, I had　dreamed of being a rock star until I was about 25 years old.
Wow!
What held you back?
Ah... the band broke up.

How about you, Katie?
Well, let's see. When I was a kid, I dreamed of being a forest ranger.
Oh.
I loved the Smoky the Bare.
Oh, you loved that bare.
Yes.
Wow. What uh... held you back?
I think just getting older and realizing that a forest is quite cold in the winter time and rainy... and... I was a chicken.
The elements. （the elements = 天候に現れる自然力、学問の原理、初歩）
You became a little more realistic.
I did.

How about you, Ken?
Well, I've always wanted to be a rakugo artist.
Oh!
That's cool.
And you are kind of living your dream.
Well, there are two more people here working with me.

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ラジオ英会話　　　Tuesday, March 3

Nice conversation there.
Uh-huh.
Very nice.

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So Jeff...
Yes.
What's the new situation going to be like?
Oh, poor Henry. Dorothy is not impressed at all.

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Dorothy, I'm thinking of applying to graduate school.
Henry, are you serious?
Yes. I aim to get my Master of Arts in Writing.
Whatever for?
I intend to write my memoir.
Why didn't you tell me this before?
I didn't want anyone to dash my hopes.
Well, I'm sure you can write a bestseller!
Thanks. I have high hopes.

Just don't include me in it.

My goodness. She is not impressed at all.
No.
I hope his hopes are not dashed.
I hope not either.

So, as you were growing up, you must have had high hopes.
High hopes.
I had high hopes that I would be rich and famous.
Now you are.
No.
Yes, you are.
Where?
We know that you own an airplane and ... maybe a jet.
Yes.
That's not true. That's not true.

How about you, Katie?
Let's see. I had high hopes that I would graduate from university and get a job.
And you did.
I did it.
All right.
There you go!
Great!

How about you, Ken?
Well, I had high hopes that I would host a radio program for a short while.
Oh, my goodness.
Well, there's still a chance.
Yeah. I know. I'm trying hard.

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ラジオ英会話　　　Wednesday, March 4

Katie, what's the new situation going to be like?
Well, Ken, Jimmy's plan B is a little different this time.

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I’m going to invest in the stock market.
Really?
Yup. That way I'll be a millionaire by the time I’m 30.
I have serious doubts about that.
Me, too. I guess I'll go with plan B.
What's plan B?
I'm going to become a washoku chef.
Good plan! You’re happiest in the kitchen, Jiro.
You know me well, Gwen. I'll be a soy dish specialist. （soy dish = 大豆料理）
Sounds promising, Jro.
I'll make all kinds of soy dishes and make the world a better place to eat.
Great!

Soy to the world the chef is come.
I'm soytenly (certainly) you'll be successful.
That was. Oh.
They were very nice to say the least.
That was soytenly (certainly), a great pronunciation of certainly.
You are repeating that?
Yes.
Great pun.
I like it.

Speaking of Japanese cuisine, have you ever tried making some dishes?
Yes, okonomiyaki. I love making that. It's pretty flexible.
Great.
How about you, Jeff?
Um... I had a friend teach me how to make katsudon.
Oh, hey.
And I made it once and I didn't really turn out very well. I think I need more practice.
Oh, okay.
Is it difficult?
Um... Not so much. I'm just not a very good cook.
Oh.
You have all the time in the world. （時間はいくらでもあるよ）
I do. I have lots of time to practice.
So many years to come.

How about you, Ken? Do you make your own or...?
Oh, yeah. I do a basic stuff.
Like what?
Oyakodon.
Oh!
Miso soup.
All right.
Curry.
Wow.
Yeah.
And if they don't work out, you go with plan B.
Yep.
Which is ...
I just eat gemmai with a row egg and listen to Rajio Eikaiwa. That makes me happy.

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ラジオ英会話　　　Thursday, March 5

Well, Jeff, what's the new situation going to be like this time?
Well, one of your favorite things.
That is ...
Singing.
OK.
They sing their lines to the tune of "Pop Goes the Weasel."

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What are your plans for the future, Steve?
I've been giving some serious thought to taking a gap year.
Really?
Yeah. I've always wanted to travel the world.
That sounds awesome! Go for it!
Why don't you join me, Cathy?
It's tempting. Where would go?
Ecuador. I'd like to become fluent in Spanish.
Olé!

I don't think there's an "olé" in "Pop Goes the Weasel," but it's all right.
Sounds quite Spanish there.
Yes.
Quite Latin and enjoying.
An international flair.
Oh yes. Olé!
Olé!
Well, since we are not students, I have to rephrase the key expression here. But, have you ever given some serious thought to taking a long break?
Hmm... Not really seriously.
No.
It's more of kind of a dream. I've thought about traveling the world but I've never had the money to do it.
Traveling the world. Yeah, that's a nice idea.
See some interesting places like the pyramids, and you know.
Yeah, Katie, how about you?
No, I have to say I haven't given serious thought to taking a long break. I like my job. I'm kind of a workaholic.
Oh.
Oh yeah. So you never forget about this program.
No.
That's good to know.
And Ken?
I've been giving some serious thought to taking a long break.
Where would you spend?
Somewhere in Hawaii or on the moon.
On the moon, that may be possible.
Yeah.