10/5 〜 10/8

ラジオ英会話   Monday, October 5

So what's another situation going to be like, Katie?
It's a conversation from a long time ago.

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Taro, I'm afraid I went overboard shopping.
I can see that, Oto. How much did you spend?
Around 1 yen.
What!
I got you these fishing hooks.
Oh, these are just what I need!
I thought so.
How much did they cost?
1 cen a piece.
OK, good. Now I can go fishing tomorrow.
So you're not upset with me?
Nope. I'll let you off the hook this time.
Good. What's for dinner, Taro?
Chazuke.
I love your chazuke!

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I need some ending! Good ending
We can't think of any.
OK. I'll let you off the hook this time.
Sorry.


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ラジオ英会話   Tuesday, October 6


So what's another situation going to be like, Jeff?
Well, this time, Connie is a visionary.

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What have you been up to, Connie?
I quit my job, Paul.
That's big news!
What's more, I'm going to start my own business. It's called Peeps Techs.
Good for you!
Actually, I'm launching it tomorrow.
Whoa! You're diving right in.
Between you and me and the gatepost, we're already booked for two months!
What? That's great!
And believe it or not, my partner Mark and I are getting married.
Wow! That's simply wonderful!
And this is strictly confidential. I'm expecting!
I'm speechless! When?
In February.
Is it a boy or a girl?
It's two boys and two girls. It's quadruplets!
Oh my oh my!
Yessiree. I hope I can keep my head above the water.
(Yes, sir の変形。sirree はsir の協調形)
Knowing you, Peeps Techs and your family will be a great success.
Thank you.

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So until next time
Oh, you're diving right in!
Yes and so are you.


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ラジオ英会話   Wednesday, October 7

So what's another situation going to be like, Katie?
Well, Ken, Trudy is 60 and Bill is 90 years old.

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You know, I'm taking an online course in financial services.
What was that? Fancy what?
No, no, no. I'm taking an online course in financial services.
So you're getting a degree in business?
No, I'm just testing the waters.
I see. That's a good way to learn the ropes.
It is. Maybe you could help me with my homework, Uncle Bill.
I'll try, Tracy.
Trudy.
Who?
Trudy!
Oh, Trudy. Where were we?
Maybe you could help me with my homework.
All right, yes. What's the assignment?
I have to design a retirement plan.
Oh, okay, I can give you a few pointers.
Thanks!
Do you want a successful one or an unsuccessful one?
Well. Well, maybe both.
No problemo.

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So, Ken,
Yes.
You know, planning, I'm wondering you love gardening. Are you going to be a full-time gardener?
No. I'm just testing the waters.


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ラジオ英会話   Thursday, October 8

So Jeff...
Uh-huh.
What's another situation going to be like this time?
Well, once again, they are centenarians.

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People are raving about this anti-aging cream called Incredible.
Is that right?
It reduces 50 percent of your wrinkles within a week.
That's incredible.
Yes.
You're beautiful just the way you are, Georgina.
I'm not fishing for compliments, Michael.
Who said you were?
Never mind. Look at all the positive testimonials on their website.
It looks fishy to me.
Really?
It's definitely a scam. Look at these pics. Pretty mediocre photographic fakery.
Really?
It's definitely a s cam.
Incredible.
How much is it?

You know, this program is, I think, going very well.
You're doing a great job
It's all because of you.
Oh, I'm not fishing for compliments, you know.
But you deserve them.