ラジオ英会話 Lesson 91 Monday, August 21
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◆ Opening
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(0:22)
R: Hey, everyone, Akino Roza here.
D: And I'm David Evans. Let's get ready to go.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(8:35)
R: OK, guys, it's time to practice.
D: Here we go. For these sentences, we have two parts. One, this is my plan, this is my idea, and the second, double check question.
R: Now, a few times in the past, you've heard David mentioned that you should try to remember certain phrases as blocks, as chunks, OK?
D: Here is our first.
- I'm going to invest in some cryptocurrency. What do you think?
- I'm going to invest in some cryptocurrency. What do you think?
R: Great. Let's continue.
- I'm going to complain to the manager. Do you think I'm overreacting?
- Do you think I'm going too far?
- Do you think that's justified?
D: Here is our next one.
- I'm going to ask for some time off. Do you think it's all right to do it?
- I'm going to ask for some time off. Do you think it's all right to do it?
R: And our last example,
- I'm going to dye my hair pink. What would you say if I did that?
- I'm going to dye my hair pink. What would you say if I did that?
(10:26)
D: Great work everyone.
R: Our listeners did a fantastic job today, as usual.
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◆ Ending
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(14:25)
O: Hey guys, I'm going to play my son's video games. Do you think I'm going too far?
D: No, that should be fine. Just don't overwrite his save files.
(save file 保存ファイル. ファイルを保存)
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 92 Tuesday, August 22
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◆ Opening
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(0:28)
R: Hey, everyone, Akino Roza here.
D: And I'm David Evans.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:13)
R: OK, everyone, it's time to practice.
I wanna (want to) say that it's important to add these little confirmation questions after you mention your plans to help include the other person in the conversation. So, let's keep that in mind as we practice.
D: All right, everyone. Let's get to it.
- I'll meet you at the station at 9:30. Is that OK with you?
- Will that work for you?
- Does that work for you?
- I'll meet you at the station at 9:30. Is that convenient for you?
R: Great. Let's try a few more.
- We're planning to have dinner around seven. What do you say?
- What do you think?
D: OK, and let's try a few more.
- I'll wait for you in the lobby. Sound good?
- That work?
- That work OK?
- Will that do?
(10:34)
R: Fantastic work, everyone.
D: Really good job.
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◆ Ending
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(14:23)
O: Hey, David, the plan is… I eat and you pay. How does that sound?
D: Oh, sounds good... wa... wa... wait a minute. That sounds like what I say to you.
R: You know, guys, that's not really fair either way. You know, the only fair thing here is... I eat and you guys pay.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 93 Wednesday, August 23
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◆ Opening
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(0:22)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza. Ready for another fantastic lesson?
D: And I'm David Evans. You'll never be disappointed listening to us.
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◆ During the Japanese Explanation
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★ laboratory
O: What's the shorter version of this word?
R: Lab. (ラブ)
D: Not labo. (ラボ)
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(8:23)
D: All right everyone. It's time for the practice. Today's phrases are all set phrases. They're easy to remember and easy to use.
However, please be careful about your intonation. The line between confusion and anger is very thin here. So, be sure to choose which one you need.
(thin この場合は「紙一重」という意味)
R: Keep that in mind when you do choose to use them in a conversation.
D: All right. Let's take it slow and practice together.
- What's going on?
- What's going on?
- What's the matter?
- What's the matter?
R: Let's continue.
- What's this?
- What's this all about?
D: And a few more.
- Did I miss something?
- Did I miss something?
- What did I miss?
- What did I miss?
- What am I missing here?
- What am I missing here?
(9:45)
R: Great job, everyone.
D: Just for fun when you are practicing. Give it a try, the confused version versus the angry version. You might use both someday. Great work, guys.
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◆ Ending
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(14:24)
O: Hey Roza, did I miss something? Why are you crying?
R: I haven't eaten "uni" in so long.
D: Would you feel better if I took you to get some sushi?
O: Oh, that's a good idea.
R: It's on Onishi-sensei.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 94 Thursday, August 24
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◆ Opening
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(0:26)
R: Hey, everyone, Akino Roza here.
D: And I'm David Evans. All jokes aside, let's get started. OK?
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:27)
D: All right, everyone, it's time for the practice.
Now, today's lesson has lots of phrases that can sound confrontational or can be used normally.
(confrontational 対立的な)
Also, many of these phrases mean the same thing. So, you can wonder which should I choose. My advice is to try them all, and find one that feels like you.
All right? So, let's practice several together and see which you like best.
R: All right. Let's begin.
D: Here we go.
- What's wrong?
- What's the matter?
- What happened?
- What's going on?
R: OK, these next few examples are little bit stronger. Let's try them together.
- What's gotten into you?
- What has gotten into you?
- What has possessed you?
D: And here's a few more.
- Is something wrong?
- Is something the matter?
- Did something happen?
(10:49)
D: All right, everyone. Good job with these.
R: Great job practicing.
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◆ Ending
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(14:28)
O: Hey, Roza, what's gotten into you? You are so kind to me today.
R: Oh, well, I'm just practicing.
O: Practicing to be kind, right?
R: Right.
D: What goes around comes around.
K: Uh… Okay.
(What goes around comes around. 「自分の行いは、いずれ自分に返ってくる」という意味合い。「因果は巡る」「因果応報」)
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 95 Friday, August 25
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◆ Opening
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(0:14)
R: Hey, everyone, this Akino Roza. Ready for today's review? Let's go.
D: And I'm David Evans. Let's enjoy today's Friday review.
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◆ Ending
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(14:29)
O: Hey, guys, do you like unagi, freshwater eel?
D: Woo, eel, yeah. I'm a big fan, personally. How about you, Roza?
R: Woo-na-gi.
うなぎ eel
あなご conger eel
What's the difference between eel and conger eel?
Eels can inhabit a wide range of environments, including both freshwater rivers and lakes.
Conger eels are born in saltwater, and spend their whole life in the sea.
「うなぎは海で生まれて川で育つ」「あなごは一生を海で過ごす」
