3/20 〜 4/3

ラジオ英会話   Monday, March 30

Katie?
Thanks Ken. I'm so excited. It's wonderful to have this time together.
Thank you, Katie. And Jeff?
Right. Hi, everyone. I’m really looking forward to studying with you again.
Thanks, Jeff.

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So Katie, what’s another situation going to be like?
They are drawn to each other and Linda comes up with a haiku.

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So, Yamao-san.
You can call me Ayumu, Ms. Love.
You can call me Linda.
All right.
So, Linda?
Yes, Ayumu?
You are saying?
Oh, yes. How do you know Noboru, Ayumu?
Noboru and I go way back. We’re hiking buddies.
Oh, I’m really into hiking and haiku-ing.
Oh, cool, Linda. That sounds great. Wow.
Nothing beats a walk in the wilderness.
Oh, you said it. I’d rather be outside hiking than cooped up at home.
I’m planning to hike around Lake Uruwashi tomorrow.
So am I.
Great minds think alike.

Right.
I’ve got one. “Uruwashi-ko, great minds think alike. Spring is here.”
Wow!
Thanks.

Well, great.
Awesome!
What are you into you guys?
Oh, I’m really into, and I’m sure Katie is too.
Me, too.
Rajio Eikaiwa.
Thank you very much for saying that.


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ラジオ英会話   Tuesday, March 31

What’s another situation going to be like?
Well, the listeners are going to have to listen very carefully.
OK.
Because they speak with a country accent.

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Lordy, Lordy, Haruko, don't you look marvelous! (Lordy = おお!ああ!)
Why, thank you, Ronny! You look great in that cowboy shirt and a ten-gallon hat.
Oh, you're only saying that.
No, sweetheart, green really suits you.
That's nice of you to say.
Are you ready for the Yamanaka Country Festival?
I'm raring to go!
Good. Let's grab a coffee to go and head out.
Alrighty. Yeehaw!

I'll fetch a couple of horses while you get the coffee, sweetie pie.
(fetch = 取りに行ってくる、連れてくる)
I can't ride a horse.
I can. Yeehaw!

You can't ride a horse?
What kind of cowboy can't ride a horse?
That’s pretty pathetic. (pathetic = 痛ましい、哀れな)

Katie, you're wearing that nice sweater there.
Oh, thank you. Yeah, it's gray.
Yeah. That really suits you.
Oh, I appreciate that. Thank you.
You’re Welcome.
And your gray suits you. It really suits you.
Oh, really? Thank you. And Jeff, that vest, my goodness, that suits you, really well.
Well, that's nice of you to say.
Wow! We're all mutual admiration society members here.


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ラジオ英会話   Wednesday, April 1


So, what’s another situation going to be like, Katie?
Well, Ken. They are looking at an apartment for rent.

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You know something? This is my kind of place!
It's quite spacious!
Yeah! I like that it's solar-powered.
This couch is super comfy!
You have a point there. Comfort is important for us and guests
Plus the place is affordable.
And it's in a quiet neighborhood. What do you say?
I'm in love with it! Let's get it.
Yeah.

Quite fortunate. They found a great place.
They certainly did.
And they both agreed. That what's fantastic.
Yes.
Great. That's almost surreal. (surreal = 夢のような)
It is.
Speaking of apartments, did you think that when you saw the apartment, "This is my kind of apartment," or something?
I did. I liked it immediately.
You did.
First time I saw it …
Uh-huh.
I thought, "This is my kind of apartment."
What did you like about it?
It was sunny and roomy.
Oh.
Oh, yes.
And, you know, a big garden you have.
And it has a big garden, which I love the garden.

That's great. How about you, Katie?
Well, I looked around quite a bit and then finally there was one place that had a south window that I loved. Because I like the sunshine.
Yes. Sunny.
Oh, great.

How about your place, Ken?
Well, my place is nothing to shout about but when I came to this program I thought, "This is my kind of program."
You have a point there.
Yes.


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ラジオ英会話  Thursday, April 2

Wow! Everything sounds superb.
I think she likes him.
Oh, I’ve never thought of that.
Not necessarily the food. Okay.

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So, what’s another situation going to be like, Jeff?
Oh, Ken, you are going to like this. They sing their lines to the tune of "Mary Had a Little Lamb."

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Your apple pie is absolutely delicious, delicious!
I'm glad you like it, Rinko.
Mmm. I can't get enough of it!
Would you like another slice, another slice, another slice?
Would I ever!
I'll give you the recipe.
That would be great. You're the best cook ever!
I appreciate the compliment. More coffee?
Yes, please. Your coffee is superb!
Thanks! My coffee is superb!

That's wonderful. Oh my. You know, it's so good I can't get enough of it.
Oh.
Ken, you're the best ever.
Yes.
Let's do this again.
Thank you.
Singing.