ラジオ英会話 Lesson 126 Monday, October 9
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◆ Opening
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(0:22)
R: Well, that was out of the blue. This is Akino Roza.
D: And I'm David Evans. I wasn't expecting you to say such a thing.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:22)
D: All right everyone, it's time for today's practice. I'm sure all of us, at some point, have had this experience where we agree with something but not 100% (a hundred percent).
It's important in cases like this to use your intonation to indicate that you are not in 100% (a hundred percent) agreement.
R: Great point, David. So, try to do your best in our practice.
D: Alrighty. Here we go.
- I think I agree with ～.
Let's try that one more time.
- I think I agree with ～.
R: Great, let's continue.
- I agree with most of what you're saying.
- I agree with the main thrust of your opinion.
- I agree with the gist of your idea.
- I agree with you up to a point.
(gist 要点，要旨 the most important pieces of information; the real point of an action)
D: OK, let’s continue.
- You're probably right.
Let's try that with a little more uncertainty.
- You're probably right.
R: Did you notice the difference between the first time and the second time? David raised the "right" at the end to give it a little bit more uncertainty.
OK, let's do the last few together.
- You could be right.
- That could work.
- That could be an option.
- That might be doable.
- You may have a point.
(11:15)
R: Great work, guys.
D: Roza, what do you say we do these two hundred times instead of one hundred?
R: Uh... yeah, that could work but I don’t think we have enough time.
D: Oh, man!
(What do you say? 何かを決める時、自分はこう思うけれど、あなたはどう思う？ という感じで、相手の意向を確かめたい時に使うフレーズ)
(Oh, man! なんてこった、もう！)
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◆ Ending
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(14:28)
O: Umm... I suppose you are right. Maybe I'm being too strict with myself.
R: David, did you tell him he was being too strict on himself?
D: I was just practicing.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 127 Tuesday, October 17
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◆ Opening
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(0:24)
R: This is Akino Roza.
D: And I'm David Evans. It's great to hear you’re feeling better, Sensei.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:19)
D: All right, everyone, it's time for today's practice. Today's phrases are important for many reasons, but the big one is this.
It's OK to say that you don't agree with someone's idea. In English, we use phrases like this quite frequently. However, the key point here is your intonation.
Please pay careful attention to the way Roza and I say these phrases and practice that as well. OK? Here we go.
- I can't agree.
- That's not true.
R: Let's continue.
- That's not how I see it.
- That's not the way I see it.
- I don't see it that way.
- I don't feel that way at all.
D: All right. Let's keep moving.
- I can't go along with you on that.
- That's not something I can agree on.
- That's not my take on it.
R: OK, let's do the last two.
- We'll have to agree to disagree.
- Let's agree to disagree.
(10:51)
D: Great work today.
R: Yeah, great job.
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(14:29)
O: Sushi is the best for lunch.
R: I completely disagree. I think "yakiniku" is the best to have for lunch.
O: Hmm... OK, let's agree to disagree.
D: Well, okay, but where are we gonna (going to) go for lunch, guys?
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 128 Wednesday, October 11
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◆ Opening
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(0:07)
O: ♫♬♪ Fly me to the moon ... again.
R: Hey, everyone. This is Akino Roza. Oh, I didn't understand the joke.
O: I didn't say a joke.
D: And I'm David Evans. It's nice to play among the stars with you guys. Let’s get started.
(Fly me to the moon 歌詞
Fly me to the moon. Let me play among the stars.
私を月へ連れて行って。星のはざまで遊ばせて。)
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(8:38)
D: All right, it's time for today's practice. These phrases are emphatic.
(emphatic 強烈な、語気の強い it is strong and clear, without any possibility for doubt)
There's a lot of emotion in these phrases. And if you pay attention, it sounds very similar between English and Japanese because the emotion comes through so clearly. Have a listen. OK?
R: That's a great point, David. Let's begin.
D:
- You must be joking!
- You've got to be kidding!
R: Let's continue.
- No way!
- No way!
D: All right. Let's keep going.
- Don't give me that.
- Don't give me that.
R: And our last couple.
Did you hear my emphasis on the "talking"? Let's try that one more time.
- What are you talking about?
(9:55)
R: Excellent work, guys.
D: It's the end of the practice? You've got to be kidding! Great work, everyone.
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(14:26)
O: Hey, David, are you serious? You just joined this program six months ago and now you are going to quit?
D: Wow, wow, wow... No way! I'm not going anywhere. There's no way I'd leave this program. I love it.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 129 Thursday, October 12
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◆ Opening
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(0:25)
D: Sensei, why did you even bother asking? Oh well, I'm David Evans. Hi, everyone.
(Why did you even bother asking? なぜわざわざ聞いたのさ)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza.
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(8:58)
R: OK, everyone, are you ready to practice? These phrases are very important to master for when you disagree with someone.
Being able to use them will allow you to soften your response, which otherwise could come off very harsh. So, be sure to pay attention today.
D: Good point. Let's try together. Here we go.
- I'm sorry, but I can't agree.
R: Let's continue.
- I'm afraid that's not how I see it.
D: OK, good work so far. Let's continue.
- Not to contradict you, but that isn't necessary.
- I hate to contradict you, but that isn't necessary.
- I don't mean to contradict you, but that isn't necessary.
R: Great, let's do the last few.
- With all due respect, I have to disagree.
- No disrespect intended, but I have to disagree.
(10:24)
R: Great work, everyone.
D: Very nice job.
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(14:33)
O: I need more sleep, not more work.
D: All work and no sleep make Onishi sensei a dull guy.
("All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." という表現があります。休憩を取ったり楽しんだりせずに仕事だけに集中すると、人は面白くなくなったり、疲れたり、不幸になったりすることを意味します。)
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 130 Friday, October 13
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◆ Opening
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(0:16)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza. Welcome to Friday's review. Let's get started.
D: And I'm David Evans. It's time for the review, review, review ...
R: Let's go, let's go, let's go ....
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(4:20)
O: Hey, guys, have you eaten crawfish?
D: Oh yeah, actually my hometown in America has a crawfish festival every summer.
R: Hmm...
D: How about you, Roza?
R: Oh, well, I'm actually allergic. So, I've never eaten crawfish.
ザリガニは2種類の英語
crawfish / crayfish スペルと発音が少し違います
"crawfish" と "crayfish" は、同じ生物を指す異なる地域的な言葉です。これらの言葉は基本的に同じ種の淡水甲殻類を指しますが、地域によって使用されることが異なります。
"Crawfish" は、アメリカ南部や特にルイジアナ州で一般的に使用される言葉で、この地域では料理の一部として人気があります。ルイジアナのクレオール料理で有名な「クローフィッシュ・エトゥフェ」などがあります。
"Crayfish" この言葉は、アメリカ合衆国以外の多くの国で一般的に使用されており、甲殻類学的な文脈でも一般的です。
