2/20 〜 2/23

ラジオ英会話

ラジオ英会話　　　Monday, February 20

Katie, what's the new situation going to be like?
My favorite activity.
Yeah?
They're eating potato chips.

Oh, that's your favorite activity.
I love it.

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I saw you dancing with Veronica.
Yeah. We danced the night away.
You two hit it off!
I think she stole my heart.
How sweet!
Did you dance with John?
No, he had to leave for an emergency call.
That's a shame.
Oh, here's another anonymous message.
Let's hear it.
(mumbling, mumbling...　　True love cannot be masked. Can we meet at last?)
Come again?
(Come again? = Could you please repeat what you just said? Could you say that again?)
I'll let you know tomorrow.
Right.
Hmm... these are good.

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I have no idea what she said, what I said.
At the end...
Yeah.
I'll let you know tomorrow.
Oh, okay.
Is that what she said or what you said?
... with eating potato chips. Oh, "I'll let you know tomorrow." Yes.
So tomorrow we'll know.
Oh, we shall know. How exciting! What's your guess? Let's hear it.
(shall = 当然〜だろう)

Hmm... I think it's going to be from John.
Hmm...
Hmm ... Me too.
But would he divulge his name then?
(divulge = 漏らす、打ち明ける to give information about something)
I don't know.
I don't know.

He is a very modest guy.
Yes.
Shy?
Yes.
Well...
Do you think that if they get together, they'll hit it off?
I do. Because she has a crush on him.
Well, it has to be him.

Have you ever had an anonymous message from someone?
Hmm... Not that I can remember.
I mean, Valentin.
Valentin's... No, I don't think...
Yes, I have.
Wow!
Secret Valentin.
Secret.
I can't remember what the message said. But yes, I have. I've had a secret Valentin before.
Oh, wow!
Did ...?
And I've been one.
You've been one. What does that mean?

Well, it means that I sent a secret message because I was too shy.
What did your message say?
I can't remember because it’s been so long.
I bet it said, "Rose are red, violets are blue."
I was still in school so I think, "I really like you. Do you like me?" And she said, "I really don't know who you are."
Oh, Jeff!
That's very sweet.
Very sweet.

So Ken, in your younger days when you were in school...
Yeah?
Whatever ... Did you have a secret admirer? Secret Valentin?
You know, I once wrote a Valentin's message to myself.
Oh, what did it say?
Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet, and I am too.

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That's all for today.
Thank you for listening.
And see you next time.
Bye!


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ラジオ英会話　　　Tuesday, February 21

Hi! Umm...
It's nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you too, sir.
Yeah, nice to meet you too.
Uh, you are ...
My name is Joe.
Oh, Joe! Welcome.
Hi, Joe.
I'm Jeff's big brother, his older brother.
Wow!
Oh, great! I mean, where's Jeff today?
Well, he... Jeff has a cold.
Oh...
That's too bad.
I'm afraid, he has a cold. He is in bed. And I just happened to be in Japan.
Nice.
So that I would take over for him today. Is that okay? Would that be all right?
No problem, sir.
Fantastic.
Can I call you, Joe?
Please do.
Okay.
I'm Katie.
Nice to meet you.
Ken.
Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you too.
Nice to meet you.

Thank you for having me.
No problem. I'm glad you are here.
Me too.

So, Joe, you are reading the title?
Oh, OK. All right.
Thanks.

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Do .. do we do this together?
Yes.
Yeah, yeah.

You are doing well, Joe.
Thank you.
That's the split.
I don't really know what I'm doing, so ...
You're doing perfectly.
Thank you.

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So, Joe, what's the new situation going to be like?
In this new situation, Adam is feeling jealous.

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True love cannot be masked. Can we meet at last? I'll be at City Park at six with my dog named Tricks.
Hmm... Someone is madly in love with you.
I have a feeling it's John.
You mean John from the ER?
Yes!
He is one lucky guy.
I'm one lucky girl!
Does John have a dog?
Search me. Will you ask round for me?
Will do. I want a full report tomorrow, okay?
Okay. Bye!
Roses are red, sugar is sweet, but I'm so blue. I need a retreat.
(retreat = 隠れ家、避難所、隠居所　a peaceful and private place where you can go in order to rest)

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So how do you feel about your brother? Umm... Jeff, he is performing well.
He sounds pretty good. He is much better than I am.
Oh.
I'm not a good actor.
Hmm ...
I don't know. We'll find out.
Can I come back tomorrow as well?
Sure!
At least this week, you'll be here.
Yes, until he gets better, do my best.

Ouch! Poor Joe's voice sounded terrible, although some listeners said they thought it was kind of sexy.

Well, be careful not to catch a cold, everyone.
Yes. And see you next time.
Bye!


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ラジオ英会話　　　Wednesday, February 22

Wow!
She was really ripping up those messages.
Yes, she was.
Very brokenhearted about it.

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We are hearing this deep wonderful voice. That's Jeff's big brother, Joe.
Welcome again, Joe.
Thank you for having me back.
Joe, say hi to the listens.
Hello, listeners. Thank you for having me back.
Thank YOU for being here again.
My pleasure. I have so much fun.
Oh, good.
Great.

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So, Katie, what's the new situation going to be like?
Well, Ken, both of them start crying.

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Well?
I got stood up!
You've got to be kidding!
I think someone pulled a prank on me.
(prank =いたずらをする、悪ふざけをする ／ pull a prank on =（人）にいたずらを仕掛ける　To carry out a trick, deception, or practical joke against someone.)
I don't think that's the case.
Well, I feel like a fool! I'm going to rip up these stupid messages.
I know how you feel. But there has to be a good explanation for this.
I don't care anymore! Roses are dead, violets are black. I'm heartbroken! I want him back!
I know how you feel. It'll be okay.

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That was very sad new situation.
Yes. Yeah.
It sure was.
I agree. She doesn't care anymore.
Well, on a lighter note...
(on a lighter note = もっと軽い話題に変えると)
Uh-huh.
Ah, yes.
You remember we asked Joe to do something for us.
For a full report, yes!
Yeah. We wanted a full report on how you felt about this program. How do you feel about this program?
Yeah.
I'm really having fun.
Oh, good.
A real great time, I can see why Jeff loves this so much.
Oh, nice.

Well, I have never asked Jeff about his childhood, you know. What was he like?
Good question.
He was very shy.
Oh!
But he once in a while he would pull a prank on people.
You've got to be kidding!
I can't believe it!
Yeah!

He is a good singer and he plays the guitar well. When did he start doing all that?
When he was nine years old, he started to take guitar lessons.
Oh, is that right?
Wow! Very young.
Uh-huh.
Next time, we'd like to ask YOU about yourself.
About me? All right. Another full report.
Yes.
Great.

Ah, I remember playing the guitar with my friends when I was just nine years old.
I did that too.
Really?
My! My time flies.
Yes it does. And our time has flown. We must say good-bye for now.
So until next time.
Bye!


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ラジオ英会話　　　Thursday, February 23

Sounds like a happy ending.
It does.

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By the way, Joe.
Yes.
That dog at the end of the conversation…
Uh-huh.
… was done by your brother, Jeff.
You've got to be kidding.
I usually do the dog but he did it this time.
That's right.
He did a good job.

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Joe, what's the new situation going to be like?
Oh, this time, Claire is furious with John.

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I'd like to apologize about yesterday.
You gave me the Valentin message and flowers?
I did.
What happened to you yesterday? You stood me up!
I got call on an emergency. I'd like to make it up to you.
Okay. But this is your last chance.
What do you say we go out for dinner tonight?
Is this your idea of making it up to me?
Yes. It's nothing too spectacular or anything, but what do you say, Claire?
I say, why not?
Super! By the way, this is Tricks.
No. Pookie!
Oh, this is Pookie.
Roses are red.
Violets are blue.
Sugar is sweet.
And so are you!
And me too!
Yes.

Well, well, talking dog.
Talking dog.
I love that part of the show. By the way, I'd like to apologize for all the mistakes I'm making.
Oh.
And I'd like to make it up to you somehow.
I haven't noticed anything.
Steak dinner would be fine.
Oh, okay.

Well, it's time to say good-bye.
So see you next time. Bye!