ラジオ英会話 9/25 - 9/29, 2023

ラジオ英会話  Lesson 116  Monday, September 25

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(0:23)
R: Hey, everyone. this is Akino Roza.
D: And I'm David Evans. I’m drowning in all these puns. Whew!

(drown in  圧倒される)

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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(10:01)
R: OK, everyone, it's time to practice. Today's practice examples have different rhythms. Try to see if you can notice the differences between them.
D: All right. Let's dig right in. Here's our first.

(Let's dig right in. = It is slang for beginning any project that might take a while. e.g., "This meeting is very important, so let's dig right in.")

  • Look at this issue with fresh eyes.
  • Look at your relationship with fresh eyes.
  • Look at your job with fresh eyes.
  • Look at the task with fresh eyes.

R: Let's continue.

  • Try to see it from another point of view.
  • You need to see things in a different light.

D: Good work. Let's continue.

  • Look inside yourself.
  • Look within yourself.
  • Look within your heart.

R: And our last few.

  • Look at it from the author's perspective.
  • Put yourself in the author's shoes.
  • Try to see where the author's coming from.

(11:28)
R: Excellent work.
D: Fantastic!

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◆ Ending
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(14:45)
D: You can do it.
All: Bye!


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ラジオ英会話  Lesson 117  Tuesday, September 26

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◆ Opening
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(0:25)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza.
D: And I'm David Evans. Ugh, got caught red-handed, didn't you?
O: Oh, yeah.

(got caught red-handed 現行犯で捕まった)

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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:36)
D: OK, everyone, it's time for the practice. These phrases today are very frequent chunks. So, native speakers will speed through a lot of them. If you try to hear each individual word, it will probably be difficult. The focus is on this or the adjective that we use.

R: Let's start our practice.
D: OK, here's the first.

  • Think about it like this.
  • Think about it this way.

R: Let's continue.

  • Have you ever thought about it this way?
  • Have you ever thought about it this way?

D: Nice rhythm, Roza?
R: Thank you.
D: Here's our next.

  • Think about the big picture.
  • Think big picture.
  • Think about the long-term.
  • Think long-term.
  • Think big.
  • Think different.

R: OK, our last couple of examples.

  • Think in terms of location.
  • Think in terms of salary.

(11:01)
D: All right, everyone, great job. And when you're practicing, don't worry about instant progress. Think about the long-term.
R: Think big. You're great.

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(14:30)
C: 一期(苺)一会だよ 
D: A strawberry a day?


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ラジオ英会話  Lesson 118  Wednesday, September 27

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◆ Opening
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(0:22)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza.
D: And I'm David Evans. I've got that disco fever.

("I've got that disco fever" = "disco fever" は「ディスコフィーバー」「ディスコに夢中」)

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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:23)
D: All right, it's time for today's practice. Today's phrases are interesting because rather than the customizable parts, it's the set parts. "Don't forget," "You must admit," that are the focus of these phrases. Please listen for that as we practice together.

(customizable [カスタマイザブル] カスタム可能な)

R: OK, guys, ready to practice? Let's go.
D: Here's our first.

  • Don't forget that coming here was your idea.
  • Don't forget that coming here was your idea.

R: OK, let's continue.

  • You must admit that this isn't your best work.
  • You have to agree that this isn't your best work.

D: Let's keep it going.

  • The generation gap should not be overlooked.
  • The generation gap should not be overlooked.

R: And our last couple.

  • It should be remembered that we're after the same thing.
  • Keep in mind that not everyone has deep pockets.

(10:52)
D: Well guys, that's some really good work. You must admit that you are getting better day by day.
R: Your progress should not be overlooked. Excellent work!
D: Good job.

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(14:34)
R: Hey, listeners, it should be remembered that most of Onishi-sensei's previous attempts at making jokes ended in failure.


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ラジオ英会話  Lesson 119  Thursday, September 28

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◆ Opening
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(0:20)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza.
D: And I'm David Evans. It's always sunny here in the studio.

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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:32)
R: OK, everyone, it's time to practice. Today, I want you guys to do your best to memorize these expressions as set phrases. OK?

D: All right, here's the first.

  • Let's wipe the slate clean.
  • Let the past be the past.

R: OK, next one.

  • Forgive and forget?

Try to keep that smooth connected flow when you practice. Let's try one more time.

  • Forgive and forget?

D: All right. Here's some more variations.

  • No hard feelings?
  • All is forgiven?
  • Water under the bridge?
  • Bygones?
  • Are we OK?

R: Great. OK, let's do a few more.

  • No hard feelings?
  • No hard feelings.
  • Not at all.
  • None

(10:50)
R: Great work, everyone.
D: You did a great job, everyone.

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(14:34)
D: We're almost to the end of the month. Great work so far. Keep it coming.
O: それでは、今日はこの辺で。
OD: Bye!
R: You skipped over me. I'll forgive but I won't forget, Sensei.

("Keep it coming" これからも同じような優れた仕事を続けてください。)


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ラジオ英会話  Lesson 120  Friday, September 29

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◆ Opening
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(0:15)
R: Hey, everyone, welcome to Friday's review. This is Akino Roza.
D: And I'm David Evans. It's time for the review. Let's get to it.

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◆ Ending
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(14:30)
R: You know, this situation feels a bit weird for me.
D: Why is that, Roza?

D: Well, it depends on what kind of ring you get.