ラジオ英会話 Lesson 236 Monday, March 20
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◆ Opening
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(0:32)
R: Hey everyone, Akino Roza here.
C: Hi guys, Chris McVay here. Hurry, hurry, let's get started.
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◆ Right after the Japanese translation part
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(3:54)
R: You know, our textbook is really nice. Above all, it'll help you relax and enjoy yourself.
C: Lovely.
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◆ Feel English / Practice
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(9:15)
C: OK guys, it's practice time. Today, let's look at some phrases you can use when you want to put the spotlight on one particular thing.
Are you ready? Here we go. "Among other things, we need to talk about the budget."
So there, we have a whole group of things and then ポン spotlight on the budget. OK? That's how it works.
Try it once more. "Among other things, we need to talk about the budget."
R: Let's continue. "I like all kinds of fish, but most of all, I love medaka."
Let's try one more time, "I like all kinds of fish, but most of all, I love medaka."
C: OK, and one more, "The resort we stayed at had a pool, several restaurants, and best of all, a private beach."
So once again, we have a variety of good points, we want to spotlight the private beach. Shall we try that again?
"The resort we stayed at had a pool, several restaurants, and best of all, a private beach."
(10:52)
C: Well done guys. Great!
R: Excellent work.
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◆ Ending
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(14:20)
O: Hey Chris, have you ever bought a nice sofa?
C: Great question. Actually, I have. And just a couple of years ago, I bought a big sofa bed, which is brilliant.
O: Uh-huh. How about you, Roza?
R: Well, last year, I bought a sofa that is completely made in Japan. I'm very happy with it.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 237 Tuesday, March 21
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◆ Opening
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(0:23)
R: Akino Roza here.
C: Hi guys, Chris McVay here. ♪♬パンパランパパーララララパパン♪♬
R: Chris, what are you doing?
C: Oh, I thought I could add some music. Bad idea?
R: The problem is that we don't have enough time.
C: OK, let's get started.
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◆ Feel English / Practice
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(9:31)
C: OK guys, are you ready to practice? Here we go. Today, let's focus on some phrases that are used to highlight the key thing, the most important thing.
Here we go. "The trouble is that we have only a limited amount of time and money."
Once more. "The trouble is that we have only a limited amount of time and money."
And another one, "The point is not to be afraid of making mistakes."
Right? There may be many other things you want to say, but this is the key points. So, here we go. "The point is not to be afraid of making mistakes."
R: Let's continue. "It's a bad idea, especially when you consider the cost."
"It's a bad idea, especially when you consider the cost."
C: And the last one, "This manga is particularly popular among young people."
So, this manga could be popular across the board, but particularly among young people. Let's try that once again. "This manga is particularly popular among young people."
(across the board 全体的に、全面的に）
(11:13)
C: Wow. You did a great job.
R: I think this practice session went particularly well.
C: Hmm... I agree.
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◆ Ending
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(14:07)
O: Hey Chris, as a presentation master, can you give us some tips?
C: Well, one tip could be, definitely try not to read your presentation. Try to speak naturally, making good eye contact with the audience. That would be a great help.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 238 Wednesday, March 22
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◆ Opening
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(0:16)
R: Hey everyone, Akino Roza here. Um... I feel like starting the lesson now.
C: Hi guys, Chris McVay here. I feel like taking a nap. Well, we've got work to do. So, whew!
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◆ During the Japanese translation part
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(2:30)
★ like
O: What does this "like" mean?
R: It's like なんか、みたいな感じ。
C: Yeah, I agree.
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◆ Feel English / Practice
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(10:03)
C: OK guys, it's practice time. Today, let's focus on some phrases that can be used to smoothly change the flow of a conversation.
Here we go. "Talking of food, have you tried the new Indian restaurant across the street?"
Talk is going on and on and on, and you could step in smoothly, "Ah! Talking a food, have you tried the new Indian restaurant across the street?"
OK, one last time, "Talking of food, have you tried the new Indian restaurant across the street?"
R: Next example, "By the way, Chris, are you free tomorrow night? We're having a party."
So, you're talking about something else, and then you switch. Let's try one more time.
"By the way, Chris, are you free tomorrow night? We're having a party."
C: OK, continuing on, "Anyway, the meeting starts at 3 p.m."
Once more, "Anyway, the meeting starts at 3 p.m."
And another one with "anyway." "Anyway, that's all for today."
"Anyway, that's all for today."
R: And our last example, "In any case, we'll have fun."
One more time, "In any case, we'll have fun."
(11:55)
C: Great job!
R: Anyway, that's all for today's practice. Excellent work!
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◆ Ending
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(14:26)
O: By the way Chris, are you free tonight? We're having a party after this.
C: Uh, sorry, I can't make it... Only joking. You know, I love parties.
O: Right.
R: Speaking of parties, shouldn't we get going?
O: OK. Let's go!
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 239 Thursday, March 23
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◆ Opening
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(0:20)
R: Hi everyone, this is Bar… uh, I mean, Akino Roza.
C: Chris McVay here. What a coincidence, Roza.
R: Coincidence? What's a coincidence?
C: You know, you are in the studio and I'm in the studio and ...
R: We keep meeting by chance. It must mean something.
O: No, it was exactly planed.
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◆ During the Japanese translation part
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(3:40)
★ real estate agent
O: Hey Chris, are there other ways to express the same thing?
C: Yeah, actually in the UK, we often just say "estate agent." And I believe, Roza, that you can say "realtor" in American English. Is that right?
R: That's right.
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◆ Feel English / Practice
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(9:44)
C: OK guys, let's practice. Today, we're going to look at a variety of useful phrases for when you want to summarize.
Here we go. "At the end of the day, we have no choice, right?"
This is a very, very popular expression, so try and get it into your head.
"At the end of the day, we have no choice, right?"
R: Next few examples,
"In short, the future is looking very bright for our company."
"In a word, the future is looking very bright for our company."
"To put it briefly, the future is looking very bright for our company.
"In a nutshell, the future is looking very bright for our company."
C: And the next one, are you ready?
"On the whole, I'm happy with this year's lessons."
"All in all, I'm happy with this year's lessons."
(11:12)
C: Well done guys.
R: All in all, the future is looking very bright for your English skill.
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◆ Ending
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(14:26)
O: All in all, this year's lessons were satisfying. Don't you think, guys?
C: Absolutely, and all in all, it's been a very productive year.
R: Yes, but the bottom line is, Onishi sensei's jokes are still awful.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 240 Friday, March 24
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(0:14)
R: Hey everyone. Akino Roza here. Welcome to Friday, you know what that means? It's time to review.
C: OK guys. Chris McVay here. Are you ready for the last review of the year? Let's do it.
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◆ Ending
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(14:09)
C: Well guys, it has been a privilege and the joy to have been a part of this program for the last five years. I hope you will continue to follow the program and keep improving your English having lots of fun along the way. And always remember, practice, practice, practice.
R: Hope to see you all next year.
All: Bye!
