ラジオ英会話 Lesson 211 Monday, February 14
(0:27)
R: Hey, everyone, Akino Roza here.
C: Hey, guys, Chris McVay here. You know what? A listener told me that our explanations were the easiest she'd ever heard. Doesn't that make you happy?
(8:47)
C: OK, guys, are you ready to practice the key sentence? Now, the main point I want to stress here is don't think "as efficient as" is a problem or is difficult. Why? Because it's in the exactly the same position as a simple adjective. "This software is efficient."
Same position. "This software is as efficient as our current office software." So, bear that in mind. It's simple, it's simple, it's simple. Here we go. Are you ready? "This software is as efficient as our current office software." Try it.
(bear in mind 〈…を〉心に留めておく、覚えておく)
(9:28)
That's right. Exactly the same as just efficient, "this software is efficient." One more time. Are you ready? "This software is as efficient as our current office software." Go!
(9:47)
There! You see. It's a piece of cake. You got it. Well done.
(14:24)
R: That's right, guys. Just remember to keep on practicing and never give up.
C: And all thoughts of comparatives being difficult, well, just throw them away. It's simple. Keep at it.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 212 Tuesday, February 15
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R: Hey, everyone. Akino Roza here. Today's opening was not as good as yesterday's opening, sensei.
C: Hi, guys, Chris McVay here. Roza, I want to eat something sweet. Do you have any Belgian chocolates?
R: I have some Japanese chocolates. But they are as good as fine Belgian chocolates.
C: Good. As long as they are as good as fine Belgian chocolates. That's OK.
◆ ask away というフレーズについて
(2:29)
O: So, what is the nuance of "ask away" here?
R: Well, I think it's kind of like just "go ahead and ask as much as you want."
C: Yeah, don't hold back, feel free. It's a bit like, you know, a boat which is tied to the jetty. You untie a knot and whew... off the boat goes.
R: Yeah, really has that feeling of "whew!!"
(jetty 突堤、防波堤、桟橋
(untie a knot 結び目をほどく)
(9:11)
R: OK, guys, let's practice the key sentence together. Now, I think a lot of our listeners perhaps have a problem with "as good as," because maybe you tend to put a pose between as, good, as. So, you think of it as separate words, right?
So, my advice is don't stop between those words. Connect them, make them flow. So, this will make it much easier for you to use this phrase. "As good as." "As good as." Got it?
OK, now, let's practice the key sentence. "They are as good as fine Belgian chocolates."
(9:52)
One more time. "They are as good as fine Belgian chocolates."
(10:01)
Great job!
(14:19)
O: Hey, Roza?
R: Uh?
O: Do you like chocolate?
R: Yes, I love chocolate, especially chocolate with salt. What about you, Chris?
C: Hmm... I like that too, but the chocolate has to be dark, a minimum of 70% cocoa.
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チョコレートは通常は不可算名詞。ただし、チョコレートの種類を区別して話すときは数えられます。
"Chocolate" can be either a countable or uncountable noun depending on context. It is countable when it means the individual candies that can be counted, and it is uncountable when it means the substance. "Chocolate" can also be an adjective when it modifies a noun (e.g., "chocolate candy").
ココア(cocoa) とカカオ(cacao) の違い
カカオは植物名
ココアは食品名
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 213 Wednesday, February 16
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C: Hi, guys, Chris McVay here. As you know, guys, I'm not as talkative as you too. So, please help me.
(3:48)
R: If you want to be fluent in English, I'll recommend checking out the textbook.
C: I think so too.
(14:27)
O: Hey, Roza, could you lend me some money? I forgot my wallet.
R: Nope! Sorry.
O: Hey, Chris, could you lend me some money?
C: You… relax, sensei. I'm not as unkind as Roza.
O: So, you lend me some, right?
C: No way!
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 214 Thursday, February 17
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R: Hey, everyone, Akino Roza here. I guess it's my lucky day since I'm a Libra.
C: Well, I'm not a Libra. Hi, everyone, Chris McVay here. But do you think I'll go up in value someday?
O: Nope.
C: Thank you for your honesty.
R: I think you should get a second opinion.
(4:10)
C: We don't need a second opinion about our textbook. We get lots of valuable feedback from our readers.
(14:10)
O: Hey, guys, global warming is a big issue, right? I hope our heartwarming Rajio Eikaiwa is not warming the earth.
C: Yeah, that's a message I think we should deliver to the world. No longer worry about global warming because Onishi-sesei's jokes are here.
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Zodiac Signs
◆ Aquarius (アクエリアス) = みずがめ座 (1/21〜2/19)
Strengths: Progressive, original, independent, humanitarian
◆ Pisces (パイシース) ¬= うお座 (2/20〜3/20)
Strengths: Compassionate, artistic, intuitive, gentle, wise, musical
◆ Aries (エリース) = おひつじ座 (3/21〜4/20)
Strengths: Courageous, determined, confident, enthusiastic, optimistic, honest, passionate
◆ Taurus (トーラス) ¬= おうし座 (4/21〜5/21)
Strengths: Reliable, patient, practical, devoted, responsible, stable
◆ Gemini (ジェミナイ) = ふたご座 (5/22〜6/22)
Strengths: Gentle, affectionate, curious, adaptable, ability to learn quickly and exchange ideas
◆ Cancer (キャンサー) = かに座 (6/23〜7/23)
Strengths: Tenacious, highly imaginative, loyal, emotional, sympathetic, persuasive
◆ Leo (リオ) = しし座 (7/24〜8/23)
Strengths: Creative, passionate, generous, warm-hearted, cheerful, humorous
◆ Virgo (ヴァ―ゴ) ¬¬= おとめ座 (8/24〜9/23)
Strengths: Loyal, analytical, kind, hardworking, practical
◆ Libra (リブラ) = てんびん座 (9/24〜10/23)
Strengths: Cooperative, diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded, social
◆ Scorpio (スコーピオ) ¬= さそり座 (10/24〜11/22)
Strengths: Resourceful, powerful, brave, passionate, a true friend
◆ Sagittarius (サジタリアス) = いて座 (11/23〜12/21)
Strengths: Generous, idealistic, great sense of humor
◆ Capricorn (キャプリコーン) = やぎ座 (12/22〜1/20)
Strengths: Responsible, disciplined, self-control, good managers
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 215 Friday, February 18
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R: Hey, everyone, Akino Roza here. It's the lesson of revenge, I mean, review.
C: Oh, that was so funny. Chris McVay here. I can't think of anything to talk that. So, let's get started. Let's do our review.
(14:25)
O: Hey, Chris...
C: Yeah?
O: You have to persuade Roza not to quit.
C: But you know, we won't able to find anyone as talkative, uh, I mean, as charismatic as Roza.
R: Well, what can I say that is true. I guess I will have to stay with you guys.
(persuade 説得する)
