ラジオ英会話 Lesson 121 Monday, October 2
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◆ Opening
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(0:24)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza. Let's do our best this month as well.
D: And I'm David Evans. Let's enjoy the month of October together.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:45)
D: All right, everyone. It's time for today's practice. The focus for today is on your response.
There are so many options to choose from, but don't feel stressed. You can find the one that works for you best. Mix and match, try them all, see which one you like.
R: Great advice, David.
D: All right, here's our first.
- Why don't we go shopping after work?
- OK.
- Sure.
- Sure thing.
- Yeah.
- That works for me.
- Works for me.
- Yeah, let's do that.
R: OK, let's continue.
- Can you give me a ride?
- No problem.
- No problem at all.
- No trouble at all.
- OK.
- Sure.
- Sure thing.
- Of course.
- Certainly.
- Gladly.
- I'd be happy to.
D: All right. Doing great so far. Let's keep going.
- I'll pick you up around three. Sound good?
- No problem.
- No problem at all.
- OK.
- Sure.
- Sure thing.
- That's fine with me.
- Fine with me.
- That'll be fine.
- That should be fine.
- Should be fine.
- That should be no problem.
- Should be no problem.
- That shouldn't be a problem.
- Shouldn't be a problem.
(12:09)
R: How did you do, everyone?
D: Whew! That's quite a few to go through. How did you do?
R: Great job.
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◆ Ending
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(14:29)
O: Hey, guys, why don't we go shopping after work?
D: Woo, what are you looking to buy?
O: Uh... Ice cream.
R: また？
D: Well, if we're gonna get ice cream, can I get chocolate chip mint?
R: Well, I guess we're having ice cream.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 122 Tuesday, October 3
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◆ Opening
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(0:24)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza. Ready for today's lesson?
D: And I'm David Evans. Let's get ready to go.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:24)
D: OK everyone. It's time for today's practice. The topic for today is turning someone down or turning down a request.
Now, you could just say "No." "Could you give me a ride? -- No," but the shock of that is very strong. So, we use these phrases to soften the blow.
(soften the blow ショックを和らげる)
(blow 一撃、強打)
All right, everyone, here we go.
- Can you give me a ride?
- Sorry, I can't. My car broke down.
R:
- May I leave work early?
- I'm afraid I can't let you. We're short-staffed today.
D: All right. Here's one more. It's a long one, so get ready.
- Why don't we go for a drink after work?
- I'm sorry. I wish I could, but I have to submit an important report tomorrow morning, so I can't. How about tomorrow?
(10:49)
D: Great job, everyone.
R: You were excellent.
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◆ Ending
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(14:30)
O: So, David, you don't like window seats, right?
D: I like window seats but I can't use them. My legs are one meter long. I need the aisle seat.
O: So, you're proud of those legs.
D: I guess you could say that.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 123 Wednesday, October 4
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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'm feeling a bit peckish too. So, let's get to it.
(peckish [ペキッシュ] やや空腹である [somewhat hungry])
(peckish は、イギリス英語でよく使われる表現で、軽くおなかがすいている、小腹が空いているという意味です。)
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:15)
R: OK, everyone, today, we will be focusing on phrases that say "I agree." It's important to master these phrases for natural conversation as they come up quite often.
D: That's right, Roza. These phrases are useful in many situations in everyday conversation. So, let's practice them and master them together.
Hew we go.
- I agree with you.
- I agree to his plan.
R: Let's continue.
- I think so, too.
- That's a good point.
- That's a good idea.
D: Let's continue.
- Do you agree?
- Are you on board?
- Are you for or against the plan?
R: OK, let's do our last few now.
- We fully support his proposal.
Next one.
- Everyone is in favor of the merger.
And one more.
- I'm behind you on this.
(10:40)
R: Excellent work guys.
D: I agree, Roza. I'm behind you on this. Great work, everyone.
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◆ Ending
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(14:38)
O: Hey guys, お腹...
R: We already had lunch.
D: I feel the same way.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 124 Thursday, October 5
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◆ Opening
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(0:18)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza.
D: And I'm David Evans.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:11)
R: OK, everyone, it's time to practice. One of the best learning methods is to have fun while you learn. So today, I want you guys to have fun while you practice.
D: I couldn't agree more, Roza. Are you ready to start?
R: Yeah, let's go.
D: OK, here we go.
- I agree completely.
- I agree entirely.
- I agree totally.
- I'm all for that.
R: Continuing on.
- This is the best learning method.
- Absolutely.
- 100%.
- That's for sure.
- You've got that right.
D: Let's continue.
- This lecture is so boring.
- You can say that again.
R: And our last set.
- Hey, don't complain. Coming here was your idea.
- Touche!
(Touche 一本取られた、参った、やられた)
(10:36)
D: Wow, that was really good, everyone.
R: You can say that again, David.
D: Absolutely.
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(14:36)
O: Hey, guys, ours is the best learning method, right?
D: You can say that again.
R: I couldn't agree more.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 125 Friday, October 6
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◆ Opening
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(0:14)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza. Wow! It's already Friday. You know what that means, right?
D: And I'm David Evans. That means it's time for the review. All right, everyone, let's go.
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(14:23)
O: Hey, guys, how often do you go to the dentist?
D: Well, I'd say once every six months or so.
O: Hmm good, how about you, Roza?
R: Yeah, probably about the same for me. It can actually be quite relaxing as long as they don't do ultrasonic cleaning.
