ラジオ英会話 Lesson 6 Monday, April 10
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◆ Opening
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(0:17)
R: Hey everyone, this is Ba ... ba, ba.... ba ... ba, ba ♪♬ Barbara じゃなくて Akino Roza.
D: And I'm David Evans. Sensei, do you go to the gym?
O: Yes, twice a week.
D: I'm thinking about starting myself.
O: Oh, that's good for your health.
R: Yeah, just don't follow after Onishi-sensei's way of eating a lot of snacks after his gym session. You won't get healthy that way.
O: Why do you know that?
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:14)
R: OK everyone, are you ready to practice 配慮 phrases?
D: All right then, let's begin.
Here is the first one, "I'm sorry, but could you show me the way to the station, please?"
Now, let's try with "excuse me." "Excuse me, but could you show me the way to the station, please?"
R: Next example, "I'm afraid David is out at the moment."
That's weird he is right next to me.
D: Hi!
R: One more time, "I'm afraid David is out at the moment."
D: Great work so far. Let’s continue, "I know you're busy, but could you help me for a second?"
Once again, "I know you’re busy, but could you help me for a second?"
R: And our last example, "Actually, I'm quitting this job."
One last time, "Actually, I'm quitting this job."
(10:38)
R: Fantastic work, guys.
D: Very good work everyone. Thanks so much.
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◆ Ending
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(14:28)
O: I know you're busy but…
D: So, we can make plans?
R: That's OK, David. We can make plans just the two of us.
D: Nice.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 7 Tuesday, April 11
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◆ Opening
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(0:24)
R: Hey everyone, Akino Roza here.
D: And I'm David Evans. OK guys, let's get started.
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During the Japanese Explanation Part
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(2:29)
★ curious
O: David, what's the nuance of this word?
D: "Curious" is a very strong feeling. Uh... you need to know something immediately. It's like an itch in your brain you must scratch.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:10)
D: OK everyone. Let's practice these together. In my opinion, it's the best way to speak English.
R: That was a good one, David. All right guys, let's go.
D: OK, here is the first, "As far as I know, I'm not allergic to anything."
Next, let's try this. "To the best of my knowledge, I'm not allergic to anything."
All right, let's continue.
"In my opinion, layoffs are the only way to save this business."
"From my point of view, layoffs are the only way to save this business."
"From my standpoint, layoffs are the only way to save this business."
D: And one more, here we go. "According to the weather forecast, it will be sunny tomorrow.
Let's go one more time. "According to the weather forecast, it will be sunny tomorrow."
(10:40)
R: You know David, it's always sunny when you are in the room.
D: Oh, thank you.
R: Great job, everyone.
D: Good work.
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◆ Ending
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(14:30)
O: Hey, David...
D: Yes.
O: Uh, do you think dogs are the best pets?
D: I like dogs. Dogs are wonderful, but actually I like squirrels.
O: How about you, Roza?
R: ニャンだんと？
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 8 Wednesday, April 12
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◆ Opening
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(0:31)
R: Hey everyone. Akino Roza here.
D: And I'm David Evans. OK guys, let's get started.
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◆ Typical Expressions
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(8:11)
★ er/uh/um
R: And you could also say, "uh…" or "um…" instead of "er…." So, you have several options.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(10:06)
D: OK guys, let's practice together. These phrases are very useful to buy time. So, it's good to have them in your pocket.
Here is the first one. "Her name was... er... Hanako, right?"
Let's try a different one. "Her name was… uh... Hanako, right?"
R: Let's continue. "I can't remember… oh, it was Lucy, wasn't it?"
D: You're doing great. Don't try too hard, relax. Let's continue.
"Well, her cooking is good but… I mean, it's not restaurant level."
R: I really like this next one. Let's try together. "Let me see… How can I put it?"
And another variation, "Let's see… How can I put it?"
D: All right. Here is one more. Let's try two patterns, the short version and the long version.
"There's a gas station about, I dunno (I don't know), ten or so minutes from here."
"There's a gas station about, I don't know, ten or so minutes from here."
(11:53)
R: You guys were… how can I put it? … absolutely wonderful.
D: It was, I don't know, really good.
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◆ Ending
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(14:40)
D: Don't stress about it. Relax, baby.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 9 Thursday, April 13
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◆ Opening
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(0:24)
R: Hey everyone. Akino Roza here. Let's get started.
D: And I'm David Evans. Let's have fun today, OK? Here we go.
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Right after the Japanese Explanation
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(3:55)
R: If you are starving for more English content, check out our textbook.
O: "The" textbook, isn't it?
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:31)
D: OK everyone, it's time to practice. Today's phrases are nice and short. So, you can have them ready anytime.
R: And remember everyone, just keep in mind the flow, 流れ.
D: All right. Here is the first one. "So, why is everyone wearing neckties today?"
One more time. "So, why is everyone wearing neckties today?"
R: Let's continue to three examples of "tell me."
"Tell me, what kind of car did you buy?"
"Tell me, what's on your mind?"
"Tell me, what happened?"
D: All right. Our last three examples use "hey." Be careful with "hey." Don't say it too strongly or it sounds like you are angry. Listen and copy my style. "Hey, can you lend me some money?"
And another, "Hey, can I talk to you real quick?"
"Hey, can you do me a favor? Could you scan these and send me the files?"
(11:06)
R: You were absolutely wonderful. Great job.
D: Tell me, did you like today's practice?
R: I did.
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◆ Ending
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(14:26)
O: Hey guys, so what kind of food do you like?
D: Me? I likeしめ鯖.
K: Oh.
R: I like all food as long as it's your treat, Sensei.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 10 Friday, April 14
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◆ Opening
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(0:15)
R: Hey everyone, this is Akino Roza. It's Friday. So, it's time for the review.
D: And I'm David Evans. It's Friday already? All right, then let's review.
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◆ Ending
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(14:42)
R: So, guys, we've still got half of April left. So, let's …
D: … do our best!
