ラジオ英会話 Lesson 231 Monday, March 13
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◆ Opening
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(0:20)
R: Hey everyone, Akino Roza here. Hey Chris, what is that book you have?
C: Uh! So, sorry, it's my turn. Yeah, Chris McVay here. I was immersed in this wonderful collection of Haiku. Sorry. Let's get started.
(I was immersed in this wonderful collection of Haiku. 素晴らしい俳句集に没頭してしまいました。)
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◆ Feel English / Practice
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(9:22)
C: OK guys, it's practice time. Today, let's look at a few expressions that you can use when wish to compare. OK, let's start.
"Compared to last year, this year's sales increased by 12%."
Try that once more. "Compared to last year, this year's sales increased by 12%."
R: Now, a couple more examples, "I'm a terrible golfer. On the other hand, my brother is a very good golfer."
One more time, "I'm a terrible golfer. On the other hand, my brother is a very good golfer."
C: Sadly Roza, this is true about me, too.
R: Next example, "I'm introverted, while my wife is quite extroverted."
"I'm introverted, while my wife is quite extroverted."
OK guys, I think we've had enough examples. So, let's skip the last set.
(10:52)
C: OK, you did a great job today, guys.
R: That was excellent.
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◆ Ending
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(14:24)
O: Hey guys, do you like haiku?
C: I... like Haiku...
R: Um... I like haiku but I prefer tanka.
O: Hmm...
R: What about you, Sensei?
O: I like it very much.
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小林一茶の俳句
「名月を取ってくれろと泣く子かな」
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 232 Tuesday, March 14
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◆ Opening
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(0:20)
R: Hi guys, Akino Roza here. Are you ready for today's lesson?
C: Hi guys, Chris McVay here. I hope our lessons will help get your English into shape.
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◆ During the Japanese translation part
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(2:52)
★ get into shape
R: Sensei, you are in shape already.
O: Oh, really?
R: Yeah, "round" is a shape.
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◆ Feel English / Practice
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(9:02)
C: OK, are we ready to practice? I'm sure you are.
Today, let's look at a few expressions that you can add on to a previous statement.
Here we go. "I recommend you go to the gym more often. Also, you have to cut down on calories."
So, as you can see this, "You have to cut down on calories." is added on to the previous statement "I recommend you go to the gym more often."
That's what we're looking at today.
R: Let's continue. "I love cats too."
"You, too, can transform your body!"
"Me too."
C: "Nice to meet you.”
R: "Nice to meet you too.”
C: "Have a nice day.”
R: "You too."
C: And a few more, "Really? I went to that university as well."
And one, last one, "Please clean the sink as well as the shower."
(10:21)
C: Brilliant job, guys.
R: I think so, too.
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◆ Ending
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(14:29)
R: Hey guys, have you cut down on calories recently?
O: No, I'm quite satisfied with my body. I don't have to transform my body.
C: I've got exactly the same feeling as you.
R: You guys are in shape, and like I said, "round" is a shape.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 233 Wednesday, March 15
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◆ Opening
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(0:24)
R: Hey everyone. Akino Roza here.
C: Ah, sorry. Chris McVay here. I was just dreaming about my trip to Egypt, see the Sphinx and the Pyramids.
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◆ the Japanese translation part
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(2:12)
★ on the list
R: Well, it would sound a little bit unnatural. Here, the list acts like the platforms. So, "on" is more natural to use.
C: And I think, you know, the original idea of a list is something you write down on a piece of paper, and the piece of paper is flat. So, "in" is a bit difficult.
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◆ Feel English / Practice
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(9:53)
C: Hey, it's practice time. Today, let's focus on some phrases that introduce additional information.
OK, here we go. "This job requires five years" experience. In addition, we also require a driver's license."
So, it's very easy in this case, right? "Five years' experience" plus "a driver's license," so, we can use the expression "in addition."
R: Next example, "My wife refused to talk to me. On top of that, she even made me sleep on the sofa!"
C: OK, carrying on, "My new job is interesting and stimulating. What's more, I get to travel to many countries."
R: OK guys, I think that's enough examples. So, let's skip the last one.
(11:02)
C: Well done guys, great effort.
R: Excellent work.
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◆ Ending
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(14:26)
O: "Besides, I'll be traveling with my boyfriend then."
C: I know, you're just practicing, right?
O: No, I'm just being scared.
C: Oh, okay.
R: That was definitely a loaded statement in today's dialogue.
(a loaded statement 裏のある発言、含みがある発言)
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 234 Thursday, March 16
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◆ Opening
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(0:18)
R: You know, we should have Radio Eikaiwa camp. Akino Roza here.
C: Chris McVay here. Well, Roza, in the meantime, let's all relax and have a super cool lesson today.
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◆ Feel English / Practice
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(9:16)
C: Ta-daa! It's practice time again. Today, let's look at a variety of phrases that can be used to introduce examples.
OK, here we go, "Take Omoizawa, for example.
Once more, "Take Omoizawa, for example."
And one more, "Extreme weather has increased in recent years. Examples of this are ~"
Try that once more. It's a bit long. "Extreme weather has increased in recent years. Examples of this are ~"
R: Let's continue. "This is a classic example of a stereotype."
"This is a classic example of a stereotype."
C: OK, up to now, we've used the word "example" itself, but let's change a little bit. Let's try "such as."
"We bought some furniture, such as a table and a sofa."
Did you get it? So, once more, "We bought some furniture, such as a table and a sofa."
R: Next example, "I have tons of things to do."
C: "Such as?"
One more time, "I have tons of things to do."
C: "Such as?"
C: And our last example is very similar to "such as," but we'll use "like" this time.
"There are many ways to improve your English, like reading books and listening to Radio Eikaiwa."
Let's try that one more time. "There are many ways to improve your English, like reading books and listening to Radio Eikaiwa."
(11:45)
C: That was excellent.
C: Well done guys.
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◆ Ending
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(14:28)
O: Hey Chris, which sport do you like the best?
C: Hmm, difficult to say but when I was younger, I would say rugby and soccer, but now I would say tennis and golf.
O: Right. How about you, Roza?
R: I don't like any sports.
O: Me, neither.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 235 Friday, March 17
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◆ Opening
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(0:15)
R: Welcome back everyone. It's time for the review, review, review...
This is Akino Roza.
C: Hi guys. Chris McVay here. Yap, it's the day for review. Let's get going.
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◆ Ending
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(14:25)
O: Hey Chris, do you go to the gym every day?
C: No, unfortunately I don't have time to go every day, but I do try to go at least twice a week.
O: Oh, good. How about you, Roza?
R: Well, I get my exercise from riding horses.
