ラジオ英会話 5/8 - 5/12, 2023

ラジオ英会話 Lesson 21  Monday, May 8

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◆ Opening
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(0:24)
R: Hey, everyone, Akino Roza here. Ready for today's lesson?
D: And I'm David Evans. May you enjoy today's lesson.

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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:31)
D: OK, everyone. Let's practice together.
R: Let's go.
D: Here's the first.

  • Do you have a moment?
  • Have you got a moment?
  • Do you have a quick second?
  • You got a minute?
  • Got a minute?

R: Great job. OK, let's continue.

  • Do you have time to talk?

Now, really focus on connecting the words, "time to talk?" Let's try that one more time.

  • Do you have time to talk?

And another one.

  • Do you have time to spare?

D: Let's continue.

  • Can I have a word with you?
  • May I have a word with you?

R: And our last few.

  • Can I borrow you for a second?
  • Can I steal you for a second?
  • Are your hands full?
  • Are you, like, super busy right now?

(10:54)
R: Excellent work guys.
D: Really good job.

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◆ Ending
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(14:15)
O: Hey guys, do you have a moment?
D: Uh, sorry, nope.
R: I'm not sorry, but nope.


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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 22  Tuesday, May 9

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◆ Opening
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(0:21)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza. 先生お話があります。
D: And I'm David Evans. Sensei, we need to talk.

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◆ During the Japanese Explanation
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(3:41)
★ ship
O: Is it OK to use "ship" when sending by air?
D: Yes, it's OK to use "ship" for general sending.
R: And it's quite common actually.

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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:57)
D: OK everyone, it's time to practice. These phrases are a little long. So, take your time and do your best.
R: OK, let's start.
D: - Have you got a sec? I'd like to talk about the schedule after we get back from holiday.

R: Next example.

  • Do you have time to talk? I'd like to ask your advice on something.

D: All right. Here's another.

  • Can I have a minute? I was wondering if you'd like to give a short speech to the new members.

R: And our last example. This one is serious.

  • Can I have a word? We need to discuss your attitude.

(11:10)
R: Hey guys, can I have a word? We need to discuss your excellent work.
D: Oh, that sent shivers down my spine. All right. Great job everyone.

(That sent shivers down my spine. 背筋がゾクゾクしましたね)
(shiver 震える)

ボヘミアンラプソディーの歌詞に出てきます
Too late, my time has come ♪♬
Sends shivers down my spine ♬♪



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◆ Ending
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(14:15)
O: Hey, Roza, do you have anything you want to vent about this program?
R: Actually yes. You know, I'm very unimpressed with your latest endings, Sensei. It's all, "I'm practicing, I'm practicing."
O: How about you, David?
D: Me? Vent? Never. I'm as happy as a clam.

(as happy as a clam とても幸せ、とても満足 extremely happy)
「元々は『as happy as a clam at high tide』というフレーズで、直訳すると「高潮のときの貝のように幸せ」。 高潮(high tide)のときには人が海に入ってこれず、貝にとって平和で幸せな時間であることから。」


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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 23  Wednesday, May 10

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◆ Opening
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(0:18)
O: Will you marry me? 結婚してください。
R: Hey everyone, Akino Roza here. Here, David, this is for you.
D: What's this? Oh, my! The Radio Eikaiwa textbook! I'm David Evans. OK everyone, let's get started.

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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:40)
R: OK guys, so, today's practice is going to be serious.
D: That's right. For a serious topic, let's use a serious tone.
Here we go.

  • I have something important to say.

Here's another.

  • What you're about to hear is of grave importance.

R: Let's continue.

  • Listen. We need to talk.
  • I need you to listen to me.
  • I need your undivided attention, OK?

D: Now remember, "serious" and "angry" are different. So, be careful of the tone here.

  • May I speak to you privately?
  • We need to talk, and it can't wait.
  • Drop what you're doing. We need to talk.

R: OK, let's go to our last two.

(11:10)
R: Excellent work.
D: Nice work everyone.

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◆ Ending
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(14:49)
O: というわけで、今日はこの辺で。
All: Bye!


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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 24  Thursday, May 11

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◆ Opening
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(0:24)
R: Akino Roza here.
D: And I'm David Evans. Roza, you can tell me your secret. I won't tell anyone. Probably.

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◆ During the Japanese Explanation
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(3:08)
★ probably
D: Sometimes we shorten to "probably." (プロォブリィ)
R: And if you use it in the middle of a sentence, you can say "proly"(プロォリィ)like "You're proly(プロォリィ) right." But it's very casual.

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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(10:15)
R: OK guys, let's practice talking about ひ・み・つ.
D: OK everyone. Let's practice together. Here we go.

  • You cannot tell anyone.
  • This is not to be shared with anyone.
  • I'm telling you this in confidence.

R: Let's continue to a few more.

  • This must stay private.

Do you hear that "must stay" kind of connects right there? Let's try it one more time.

  • This must stay private.
  • I can't have this getting out.
  • Promise me you won't say a word.

D: All right. Let's keep going.

  • Can you keep a secret?
  • You must promise to keep it to yourself, OK?
  • Please keep it under your hat.
  • Keep your mouth shut about it, OK?

(11:41)
R: Hey David, can you keep a secret?
D: Probably not.
R: Well, that’s OK, because it's about our listeners doing excellent in the practice.
D: Oh good. Great job everyone.

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◆ Ending
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(14:15)
O: Hey guys, "juicy" is an interesting word, isn't it? What exactly does it mean?
D: "Juicy" feels delicious and ready to eat. So, for a gossip and rumors, it's a really good, interesting piece of news.


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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 25  Friday, May 12

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◆ Opening
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(0:15)
R: Hey everyone. Akino Roza here. It's time for the review, review, review…
D: And I'm David Evans. Let's enjoy the review together.

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◆ Ending
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(14:14)
O: Hey guys, if your friend is down, where would you take him or her?
R: I would go to a cat cafe.
O: Oh, how about you?
D: Oh, that's easy. I'd take them to the arcade.

(arcade ゲームセンター 〈米〉video arcade 〈英〉amusement arcade)