ラジオ英会話 9/4 - 9/8, 2023

ラジオ英会話 Lesson 101   Monday, September 4

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(0:25)
R: Hey everyone. This is Akino Roza.
D: And I'm David Evans. Well, uh... either way, you do a great job.

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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:56)
D: All right, everyone, it's time for the practice, and today's topic is super important. Being complimented, giving compliments is very important and it feels good. So, let's practice these together.

  • You did a nice job!
  • You did a good job!
  • You did an amazing job!
  • You did an awesome job!
  • You did it!
  • Right on!


R: Great. Let's continue.

  • Way to go!
  • Good going!


D: All right. These next phrases, I'd like you to be a little careful when and how you use them. These are frequently used for younger boys and girls, sometimes even pets. All right, let's try them though.

  • Thatta boy.
  • Attaboy.
  • Thatta girl.
  • Attagirl.


R: OK, let's continue.

  • I'm proud of you.
  • I couldn't be more proud of you.


(11:25)
R: Excellent work, guys.
D: If you can master using these, I'll be so proud of you.
R: Way to go!

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(14:25)
O: Hey, David, I'm so proud of you. You got used to this program so fast.
D: Oh, really?
R: Sensei, I'm so proud of you.
O: Oh, I'm flattered.
R: You stopped eating ice cream every day.

(I'm flattered. 嬉しい I'm glad. I'm happy. I'm honored. I'm grateful.)


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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 102   Tuesday, September 5

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◆ Opening
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(0:25)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza.
D: And I'm David Evans. OK, everyone, let's get started.

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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(8:33)
R: OK guys, it's time to practice.
D: Today's lesson is about praise as well. Not everyone is used to giving praise and not everyone is used to receiving praise. But, let's practice these and work them into our conversations as often as we can.

D: OK, here we go.

  • You're showing good progress. Keep it up.

D: Let's go again.

  • You're showing good progress. Keep it up.

R: Let's continue.

  • Your pronunciation has improved a lot.

R: Next one,

  • You're getting better at cooking.

R: One more,

  • You're starting to get the hang of it.


D: All right. And these next few are short and sweet, so, let's wrap up with these.

  • You look great in that dress!
  • Great idea!
  • That's good thinking!


(9:54)
R: Hey, guys, your pronunciation has improved a lot.
D: You're showing good progress. Keep it up!

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(14:26)
O: Hmm... "You look great in glasses." Hey, David, is this sentence talking about me?
D: Oh, I certainly think so. I've never met anyone with as good fashion sense as you when it comes to glasses.
O: Oh, thank you.

(when it comes to = ~と言えば)


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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 103   Wednesday, September 6

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◆ Opening
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(0:32)
R: Akino Roza here.
D: And I'm David Evans.

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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(8:50)
D: OK, everyone. It's time for the practice, and today we're keeping up with our praise theme.

R: As we've mentioned in the past, you'll notice that in some of these sentences. You can really notice the important words being emphasized. So, keep an ear out for that.

(Keep an ear out for that. = 耳を傾けていて)
何か特定の情報や出来事に注意を払うように他の人に助言する際に使われます。
例文:
Keep an ear out for any updates on the weather forecast. We're expecting a storm tonight.
(天気予報の更新に注意しておいて。今夜は嵐が来る予定だよ。)

D: All right, here is our first.

  • I knew I could count on you.
  • I knew I could count on you.


R: Do you see how David emphasized "knew"? OK, let's try a couple more.

  • You've got what it takes.
  • You have what it takes.

R: Here, I emphasized "got" and "have."

D: OK, here's a few more.

  • You're the best coach there is!
  • You're the best English teacher there is!
  • You're the best cook there is!


R: Excellent. OK, one more.

  • You're the GOAT.
  • You're the GOAT.


(10:13)
D: (You) gotta be careful, not to say "You are 'a' goat," there, right?
R: Very important point, David. Excellent work, guys.
D: Great job.

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(14:30)
R: Sensei, you are working all the time. It's only natural that you are tired.
O: Oh, thank you, Roza. What you just said means a lot to me.
D: Roza, by any chance, are you just practicing?
R: Shhh, don't tell him that.
D: Oh! My bad.

(My bad. = 悪かった、すまん、ごめん)


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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 104   Thursday, September 7

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◆ Opening
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(0:17)
R: Hey, everyone, Akino Roza here. Let's have fun with today's lesson. Ready?
D: And I'm David Evans. Let's do our best today. OK?

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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(8:50)
R: OK, everyone, it's time to practice these supportive phrases. Now, here the feeling that you speak with is very important. So, I want you to imagine a warm ふわ~っと kind of feeling as you practice.

D: So, let's practice together. Here we go.

  • I'll always be there for you.
  • I'll be there for you.
  • I'm always here for you.
  • I'm here for you.


R: Great, let's continue.

  • I've got your back.
  • I have your back.


D: Here is another.

  • I'm on your side.
  • I'm on your side.


R: OK, two more,

  • You can always count on me.
  • You can count on me.


(10:36)
R: Excellent work, everyone.
D: Don't ever feel alone when you are practicing. We've got your back.
R: We'll always be there for you.

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♬♪♪♬ 
ディクテーションパートありませんでした。


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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 105   Friday, September 8

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(0:15)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza. Welcome to Friday's review.
D: And I'm David Evans. It's Friday. Are you ready to go?
R: I am.

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(14:14)
O: Hey, guys, actually many of our listeners say their English has improved a lot.
R: You're welcome.
O: Anything, David?
D: Uh... It's all thanks to ...
R: Me.
D: ... the hard work of our listeners. Uh, no, that's really amazing. I'm super proud of everyone for doing their best.