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.
- Let's have a heart to heart.
- Let's be real for a moment.
(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)