6/15 〜 6/18

ラジオ英会話   Monday, June 15

So, what's another situation going to be like, Katie?
Carl is a serious clock-watcher.

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Dottie doesn't seem to approve of me.
I get the same feeling.
Maybe I should ask her how I can improve my job performance.
That would be opening a can of worms, Carl.
You're probably right, Erin.
Try to come to work on time.
Uh... I can do that.
And stop watching the clock all day.
That's asking a lot! I love to watch that clock. It's beautiful.
That's not going to help.
Okay. I'm going to give her my condition.
What condition?
It's either the clock or I will go.
You're hopeless.
On the contrary, I'm very hopeful.
Ticktack, ticktack. 
Ticktack, tack
 
Did you say either the ...
Either the clock or I will go.

Well, speaking of clocks...
Uh-huh.
Yeah.
I have kind of an interesting suggestion.
Okay.
Yes.
Well, it's toward the end of the show and I was thinking maybe we could switch who says the lines at the end.
Hmm... That would be opening a can of worms.
I conquered. (I conquered. = 勝ったね) Well, that's about it for today, so until next time...
Keep listening.
Keep practicing.
And keep on smiling. I like this order.
So do I.


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ラジオ英会話   Tuesday, June 16

So what's another situation going to be like, Jeff?
Well, we talked about scapegoats, right?
Yes.
Well, this time, they're goats.

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Helen thinks everything is my fault.
Really?
She blames me for all of her problems.
Baaa ...That's tough.
I'm fed up with being a scapegoat, Gail.
Have you ever considered seeking professional help, Frank?
No, never.
As a last resort, call my friend, Irene. She helps couples work out marital problems.
Thanks, I'll consider it. Bye.
Bye.
Bye.
Bye.
Bye.
Bye.
Bye.

Well, what can I say?
Well, bye.
Oh, yeah.

I don't know what to say so as a last resort. Let's say bye.


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ラジオ英会話   Wednesday, June 17

So what's anther situation going to be like this time?
They are both angry.

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Lucy, could I have a word with you?
Not now, Jack.
We need to talk. I apologize if I've done something to offend you.
Oh Jack, please. Just forget it!
What have I done wrong?
This is not the time or place to dices this.
All right, all right. But you don't have to yell.
I'm not yelling. You are the one that's yelling.
You are, too.
No, it's you.
Truce, truce. (truce = 停戦) How about dinner after work?
Okay, but you always cancel our plans at the last minute!

I promise I won't if you promise.
Promise what?
To listen to Rajio Eikaiwa with me.
Oh, I will, Jack, by all means. (by all means = もちろん)

Oh my goodness.
That's so... that's a kind of self-promotional tactics I can't stand. I apologize if we've done something to offend our listeners.


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ラジオ英会話   Thursday, June 18

So what's another situation going to be like this time, Jeff?
They are drawn to each other.
Wow!

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Hello, Nick.
Hi, Molly.
I'm sorry I lost my temper the other day.
Don't give it another thought, Molly.
Anyway, thank you for trimming your tree.
Don't mention it.
I made you a loaf of banana bread.
This looks delicious! Would you like to come in for a cup of coffee?
Don't mind if I do.
By the way, I like a Gershwin tune. How about you? (Gershwin = ガーシュウィン[作曲家])
Yes, I do. I like Rajio Eikaiwa. How about you?
I can't live without it and Katie Adler's looks give me a thrill.
Jeff Manning's looks do that to me.
Nice.
How about me?
And Ken, too.

Wow!
More shameless promotion.
You two, shameless.
Well, a loaf of banana bread sounds great.
Yeah.
Sounds delicious and I have to tell you I make a pretty mean banana bread.
Oh, wow.
Bring some next time.
Oh. Well, I'll do that.
Mean banana bread.

I make a mean banana bread.
Wow.
Can you two make banana bread?
I've never made it. I have ... make cookies all the time.
All right.
You make cookies.
Yeah, yeah. I make cookies all the time, different types of cookies but I never made a banana bread. I remember my mother making zucchini bread and I remember wondering how can something so delicious come from something so yucky. I don't like zucchini, but I love zucchini bread.
Oh, wow.
Pumpkin bread.
Pumpkin bread.
I love pumpkin bread, too. Cranberry bread.
Yes.
Blueberry bread.
Well, I need to interrupt but it's time to go.
Oh!
I'm sorry.
Oh, no. Don't give it another thought.
Right, well, that's about it for today, so until next time.