7/16 - 7/19

遠山顕の英会話楽習   Monday, July 16

Happy ending.
Yeah.
Wow!

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Apply It!

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You are on top of the game.

(at the top of one's game = 絶好調で to do well at an activity that one is required to do)

Do you have time for a quick meeting today?
Yes, I have some room in my schedule.
Great.
How about three?
That's perfect.
All right. I'll see you then.

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Say It!

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Carolyn, are you ready?
Yeah, I think so, Ken.
All right. Ten times in one breath. How about that?
What? Are you sure? You're joking, right?
No. Well, I don't know if I can do this, but I'm sure you can do it. Let's hear it, Carolyn.
All righty.

We'll give you a perfect ten.

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Write It!

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★ でも
This is "but," the word "but."
Now "but" can start a sentence in case of strong contrast or the former sentence is long.
We talked about this in dialog 3 so it's kind of a review.
Umm... review is always welcome.
Yes.
Nice reinforcement there.

(reinforcement = 補強、強化 the act of making something stronger)

★ で、
Well, Ken, in English, we would use the word "so." It isn't totally necessary here, but I think it can connect the sentences really nicely and adds a nice rhythm.

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Kai could tell Coral's bag was too heavy. But he had some room in his bag. So she didn't have to pay overweight luggage fees.

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In Another Situation!

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So Carolyn, what's another situation going to be like this time?
Well, Ken, this time, they sing their lines to the tune of "Happy Birthday to You."

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Your bag is heavy! What's in it, Coral?
My scuba gear and other stuff.
I can tell it weighs more than 50 pounds.
Really?
Yeah. I can barely lift it. You'll have to pay overweight luggage fees.
Should I bring one more suitcase?
Never mind. I have some room in my bag.
Thanks, Kai. You're the best!
Yeah, I know I'm the best.

It was a strong ending, eh?
I always think, when you guys sing ...
Uh-huh.
Yeah?
There is no room for me.
No, I think we can do three-part harmonies.
Yeah, there is always room.
There is always room for one more.
Absolutely.
Great! Well, on a lighter note, that's about it for today.

(on a lighter note = もっと軽い話題に変えると used when you are going to say something that is less serious than what you were talking about before)


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遠山顕の英会話楽習   Tuesday, July 17

Yeah, it's amazing.
Pretty easy.

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Words & Expressions

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Toronto ... Is that the correct accent?
It's totally fine. I'm just smiling because I'm so lazy. I just call it "トロナ."
Torona?
Yeah, Torona. But don't copy that.

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Apply It!

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Here comes the applause.
All right.
Well done!

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Here comes the train.
Oh, good. It's not crowded at all.
Let's get those seats.
Okay.
They have the best of view.
Awesome.

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Say It!

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Carolyn, are you ready five times in one breath.
How many times am I reading it?
Five beautiful times.
I think I can do this.
All right.

Piece of cake for you.

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Write It!

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★ 試してみました
In English, we say, "I tried 〜." So in this case, "I tried the curbside check-in.”

★ スカイキャップに〜を渡しました
Well, Ken, here we would use the verb "hand."
Uh-uh.
Don't forget though it should be in the past tense. So it should be "handed," "handed 〜 to a skycap.

★ バッグも預けてくれました
This is "check" in English.
That's right. And also we don't know how many bags there are, so we'll just assume just one bag this time. So "check my bag."


I tried the curbside check-in today. I handed my ID and ticket to a skycap. He checked my bag, too. It was super easy.

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In Another Situation!

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So Jeff...
Uh-huh
What's another situation going to be like today?
Well, this time, the skycap is a little rough.

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Oh, here comes a skycap.
Where are you going today?
Toronto.
Your ID and ticket, please.
Here you are.
How many bags are you checking?
Just one.
I'll be back with your boarding pass and baggage claim tag.
This is super easy! How much should I tip him?
Oh, let me take care of the tip.

Here's your passport, boarding pass and baggage tag.
Thank you.
Here's your tip.

Wow! Why! Thank you very much indeedy.
You are welcome indeedy.

Oh, what a change some money make.
Indeed.
Yeah, it was a big change. Yes.

Have you guys ever tried that, using the curbside check-in?
Yeah, I try to use that all the time. Yeah. It's easy. How about you?
I did too. It was a great experience... over in a second.
I've never used it before.
Wow. You should.

Oh, Ken, here it comes.
Here… what comes?
Here comes the end of the show.
Oh!
Well put.

(Well put =上手い事言うね、それって言えてるね、上手く表現されてるね)


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遠山顕の英会話楽習   Wednesday, July 18

If you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything.