ラジオ英会話 Lesson 46 Monday, June 12
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◆ Opening
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(0:38)
R: Akino Roza です。
D: And I'm David Evans. OK, guys, I recommend we jump right in to today's lesson. Let's begin.
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◆ Japanese Explanation Part
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(3:20)
★ lots of とa lot of の違い
R: Well, "lots of" feels lighter and more casual than "a lot." And also, for "a lot," you can emphasize it. So, you can say "a LOT," but you can't do that with "lots."
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:55)
D: It's time for practice. Are you ready?
R: Hey, guys, I hope you practice out loud. You won't regret it.
D: Here we go.
- I recommend regular exercise.
- I recommend joining a gym.
- I recommend that you cut back on salt.
R: OK, here's one more example.
- My recommendation is kaminari okoshi.
D: And here's a few more examples.
- You have to try the avocado toast. It's to die for.
- You must try the avocado toast. It's to die for.
- For sure get front-row seats. You won't regret it.
- You don't want to miss the fireworks. They're breathtaking.
And here's one more.
- Check out Chinatown. You'll love it.
(11:19)
R: You guys were great.
D: Perfect!
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◆ Ending
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(14:30)
O: Hey guys, I want to lose weight. What would you recommend?
D: I recommend that you love yourself. You're perfect the way you are.
O: Thank you.
R: Yes, and I recommend that you cut back on the macaroons.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 47 Tuesday, June 13
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◆ Opening
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(0:20)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza.
D: And I'm David Evans. Today's topic has already got me hungry. So, let's jump right in.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:24)
D: OK, everyone, it's time to practice. Today's phrases feature lots of foods from different countries. It's very common when having house parties in America to serve hors d'oeuvres from different countries. So, let's try them all out.
(hors d'oeuvres [オ・ドーヴス] 前菜, オードブル)
R: So, would you guys like to start the practice? Let's go.
D: Here is the first.
- Would you like a samosa? I made them myself.
- Would you like a samosa? You must try one.
(samosa = a South Asian food consisting of a small pastry case in the shape of a triangle, filled with vegetables or meat and spices and fried)
R: Great. Let's continue.
- Would you care for some coffee or tea?
- Would you care for some soup?
D: These next three are little more casual. Let's try.
- Care for some bourbon? I've got the good stuff.
- Care to try my home-made hummus? It's so good.
- There's salsa if you're interested.
(hummus = ハムス a soft, smooth food made from crushed chickpeas, oil, and lemon juice)
(salsa = a spicy sauce made from tomatoes, onions, and chilies)
(10:38)
R: You know, I love salsa. But not as much as I love how great our listeners did. Excellent work!
D: Very good.
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◆ Ending
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(14:23)
O: Would you guys like some samosas?
R: Oh, yeah, they look delicious.
D: They look yummy. Are these store-bought?
(store-bought = 店で買った、市販 Store-bought food is bought in a shop and not made at home.)
O: No, I made them myself.
R: Oh, you know what? I'm actually really full. I'll pass.
D: Yeah, I suddenly lost my appetite.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 48 Wednesday, June 14
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◆ Opening
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(0:22)
R: Hey, everyone, Akino Roza here.
D: And I'm David Evans. We've got a lot on the menu for today. So, let's jump right in.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:57)
D: OK, Roza, what's on the menu for today's typical expressions?
R: Well, today's special is practice.
D: All right! OK, everyone, here we go.
- I'd like to invite you to dinner.
- I'd like to invite you to my birthday party.
- How about going to karaoke after this?
R: Let's continue.
- I'm planning a potluck dinner. Why don't you come over?
(potluck = an informal meal where guests bring different dishes that are then shared with the other guests)
Let's try that one more time.
- I'm planning a potluck dinner. Why don't you come over?
D: Now, let's try some different styles of invitation. Here we go.
- We're playing rugby next week. Do you want to join us?
- Do you wanna join us?
- Want to join us?
- Wanna join us?
- You want in?
R: Nice. OK, let's try some more variations.
- We're going clubbing after this. How does it sound?
- What do you say?
- You up?
- Are you up to go?
- You up to go?
- Are you up for it?
- You up for it?
(11:48)
R: Excellent work guys.
D: All right. Today's practice really hit the spot.
(hit the spot = 申し分ない、大満足 be exactly what is required)
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◆ Ending
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(14:20)
R: Hey, guys, do you cook?
D: I do a little.
R: What's your specialty?
D: Ah, toast at this point.
O: Toast? Uh... my specialty is もやし炒め. OK, let's have a potluck party after this, right?
R: Oh, I'd like to be oxidized.
O: What do you mean?
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 49 Thursday, June 15
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◆ Opening
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(0:28)
R: Hey, everyone, Akino Roza here.
D: And I'm David Evans. "Moyashi" is "bean sprouts" in English. Remember that. All right?
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:31)
D: All right. It's time to practice. Roza, are you ready to start?
R: Let me just get my pen ready.
D: OK, why don't I start? Here we go, guys.
- Why don't I buy you a drink?
- Why don't I drive you home?
- Why don't I pick you up at the airport?
R: Let's continue.
- Can I help you?
R: Let's try this one more time and I really want you to be careful with the pronunciation of "can," not can (キャン) but can (ケェァン). OK?
D: Good point.
R: So, let's try again.
- Can I help you?
Great. And one more variation.
- May I help you?
D: OK, our next phrases use "let me." You can shorten that to "let me" (レッミー). Let's try a couple together. Here we go.
- Let me carry that for you.
- Let me get the door.
- Let me take that.
- Let me wash the dishes.
R: OK, let's try one last example.
- What can I do for you?
Let's try that together.
- What can I do for you?
(11:02)
R: Excellent!
D: Great work, everyone.
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◆ Ending
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(14:36)
O: Hey, Roza...
R: Uh?
O: Shall we dance?
R: Uh... no.
D: OK Roza, shall we go?
R: Yeah, let's go.
O: Loneliness.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 50 Friday, June 16
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◆ Opening
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(0:15)
R: Hey, guys, this is Akino Roza. Welcome back. It's time for the review, review, review ….
D: Hi, everyone, I'm David Evans. I can't wait to review this week's lessons. Let's go.
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◆ Ending
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(14:30)
R: Hey guys, speaking of soba, my favorite type is やまかけ. What about you, David?
D: Oh, is that the one with やまいも?
R: Yeah.
D: Ah, it's my favorite, too. How about you, Sensei?
O: My favorite? Ah.... 君のそば
