ラジオ英会話 Lesson 1 Monday, April 3
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◆ Opening
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(0:34)
D: Hi, I'm David Evans. It's an honor to be here. Let's have fun together. OK?
R: And hey, everyone, you all know me but I'm Akino Roza. It's great to have David as part of the team. We're gonna (going to) have a lot of fun this year, aren't we?
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:48)
R: OK guys, ready for the practice?
D: Let's practice today's typical expressions about "thank you." OK?
Here is the first one. After me, "Thank you for everything. I learned everything I know about this job from you."
R: OK, next example, "Thank you very much. You always listen to me when I need a friend." Now, I want you to remember, in English, we emphasize the important words. OK?
D: All right, let's keep going. "Thanks a lot. I couldn't have carried these bags by myself."
All right, let's go one more time. "Thanks a lot. I couldn't have carried these bags by myself."
R: All right, last example, "Thanks a million. We made short work of these tasks."
And one more time, "Thanks a million. We made short work of these tasks."
(11:18)
D: Great job, everyone.
R: Excellent work.
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◆ Ending
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(14:29)
O: Hey David, today was your first recording, wasn't it?
D: Yeah, it was.
O: Did you enjoy it?
D: It was amazing. You guys are so much fun.
R: Well David, thank you for everything today. You made today a success.
D: Ohhhh.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 2 Tuesday, April 4
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◆ Opening
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(0:24)
R: Akino Roza desu.
D: Oh, I'm David Evans. Let's have fun today. OK?
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◆ During the Japanese Explanation
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(4:05)
★ encore
O: Roza, could you pronounce "encore" again?
R: Sure. Encore, encore.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:35)
R: OK guys, remember to keep in mind the reason for your apology. OK?
D: OK everyone, here's the first one. Repeat after me,
"I'm sorry to keep you waiting. Our servers have gone offline."
All right, let's go one more time. "I'm sorry to keep you waiting. Our servers have gone offline."
R: OK, next example, "I'm so sorry that I couldn't meet the deadline. I lost track of time."
OK guys, let's try one more time. "I'm so sorry that I couldn't meet the deadline. I lost track of time."
D: Happens to the best of us, Roza.
(Happens to the best of us. よくあることですよ。)
(Used when someone's mistakes or flaws are acknowledged, as a reminder that everyone makes mistakes and has flaws.)
R: Well, hopefully not anymore.
D: All right. Let's keep going. "I'm so sorry, we can't. Our policy doesn't allow returns."
One more time, "I'm so sorry, we can't. Our policy doesn't allow returns."
R: And our last example, "I'm sorry. I can't join you. I have a presentation at that time.
This kind of expression is useful if you have to turn down an invitation.
(turn down 断る to refuse an offer or request)
Try one more time, "I'm sorry. I can't join you. I have a presentation at that time."
(11:33)
D: Great job, everyone.
R: Fantastic!
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◆ Ending
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(14:25)
O: Hmm…. "Autocorrect changed it" was a great excuse, right?
D: I think it's the most appropriate for that moment. It happens all the time.
O: Uh-huh.
R: Yeah, you know, that kind of feature is really convenient. I wish I could autocorrect Onishi-sensei's personality.
(feature 特徴 special edition, function)
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 3 Wednesday, April 5
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◆ Opening
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(0:25)
R: Hey everyone, Akino Roza here. Ready for today's lesson?
D: And I'm David Evans. Let's have fun today. OK?
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:24)
R: OK everyone, now let's practice giving suggestions. OK?
D: The key here is blending. We use these phrases every day. So, you don't need to say each word clearly.
R: Yeah, that's a really important point to keep in mind.
D: OK, let's try together, "Why don't we swap seats?"
Let's try that smoothly. "Why don't we swap seats?"
R: OK, the next few examples will use "how about." Ready, everyone? Let's go.
"How about a double date?"
"How about going on a double date?"
"How about we go on a double date?"
D: All right. Let's continue. "I suggest we get more detailed information first."
Can you do it in one breath? "I suggest we get more detailed information first."
R: OK, and our last example uses "let's." "Let's order pizza tonight."
(10:45)
D: All this talk about pizza's (has) got me hungry.
R: That was excellent work guys. Great job.
D: Yes, excellent work.
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◆ Ending
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(14:37)
O: You know, I don't ask my friends for help.
D: Really? why is that?
O: I don't have friends.
R: You know, I can tell you that, that information is accurate.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 4 Thursday, April 6
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◆ Opening
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(0:24)
D: Uh, I was a pirate but I think you ended up a mummy.
D: Hi, I'm David Evans. Let's jump right in to today's lesson.
R: Hey, everyone, Akino Roza here. Let's have another great lesson.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:22)
D: OK everyone, let's practice these together. Again, we use these phrases all the time. So, let's speak quickly and get through it quick.
R: Sorry, I didn't catch you, David. Could you repeat that?
D: See, just like that. OK guys, here we go.
"Sorry, I didn't catch you. Could you repeat that?"
Let's go one more time. "Sorry, I didn't catch you. Could you repeat that?"
R: Let's continue. I'm sure you've heard these a lot.
"Sorry?"
"Excuse me?"
"Pardon?"
D: OK, let's try the next one. "Could you say that again, please?"
Here is another, "What did you say?"
R: And our last example. It's a very formal expression. So, it's good to know.
"I beg your pardon?"
Let's try once more. "I beg your pardon?"
(10:37)
D: Very nice job.
R: You guys were excellent.
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◆ Ending
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(14:28)
O: Sorry, but could you repeat that?
D: Uh, I didn't say anything.
O: Uh, sorry, but could you repeat that?
D: Oh no.
O: Ha ha! I'm just practicing.
R: What did you say?
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 5 Friday, April 7
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(0:14)
R: Hey, everyone, it's Friday. So, that means it's time for the review. This is Akino Roza.
D: Hi, everyone, I'm David Evans. And it's Friday, so let's get to it.
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(14:33)
O: Hey David.
D: Yeah?
O: Don't you sometimes pretend you are breaking up?
D: Uh… uh, uh, I'm sorry, I'm having a trouble hearing you. You're breaking up. Gotta (Got to) go, later... Bye!
