ラジオ英会話 Lesson 131 Monday, October 16
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◆ Opening
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(0:20)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza. Ready for today's lesson?
D: Hi, everyone, I'm David Evans.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(8:14)
D: All right, everyone, it's time for today's practice. These phrases are used in everyday conversation very frequently.
R: So, be sure to master them. So, you can use them without thinking.
D: All right. Our first example has many variations. You can choose whichever you like the most. Here we go.
- I see your point, but ～.
- I take your point, but ～.
- I get your point, but ～.
Here's a few more.
- I see what you mean, but ～.
- I get what you mean, but ～.
- I understand what you mean, but ～.
R: Great. Let's continue with a couple more examples.
- I understand where you're coming from, but ～.
- I get where you're coming from, but ～.
D: All right and here's one more.
- I hear you, but ～.
Let's go one more time.
- I hear you, but ～.
(9:44)
D: All right, everyone. Great job today.
R: I think everyone did excellent.
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◆ Ending
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(14:25)
O: Hey, David, I understand it's where you come from, but I just can't understand your Texan accent.
D: Oh, I'm sorry about that. I hadn't noticed I was using my accent. Y'all need to point that out.
(Y'all = You guys)
R: Sensei, you and me both.
O: I'm not alone.
D: Y'all come back now.
典型的なテキサス英語 ↓ ↓
(Howdy Y'all! [ハウディヨー] = Hello, everyone. How are you?)
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 132 Tuesday, October 17
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◆ Opening
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(0:19)
R: Akino Roza here.
D: And I'm David Evans. There's lots to do today. So, let's get started.
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◆ During the Japanese Explanation Part
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(3:26)
★ I would think not.
O: Roza, could you explain why "would" is used here?
R: The "would" here is used to express some level of uncertainty. Masami thinks about it and says, "Well, I would think not." Do you feel that uncertainty?
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:02)
R: OK, guys, let's practice what to say when you can't say.
D: Don't just limit yourself to one phrase. If you always say, "I don’t know," it doesn't always convey the right meaning. So, let's practice a lot of different ways to say, "I can't say."
OK, here we go.
- I'm not so sure about that.
- I'm not really sure about that.
- I'm not very sure about that.
- I'm not super sure about that.
- I'm not completely sure about that.
Here's one more.
- I can't say for sure.
R: OK, let's continue.
- It's hard to say.
And one more.
- It's not easy to say.
D: All right, and here's one more.
- I wouldn't like to say.
Let's go one more time.
- I wouldn't like to say.
(10:24)
D: Great job, everyone.
R: Excellent work, guys.
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◆ Ending
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(14:38)
R: Uh..., I'm not so sure about that.
D: I could comment, but I wouldn't like to say.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 133 Wednesday, October 18
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◆ Opening
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(0:19)
R: Thank you, Onishi-sensei. It's a pleasure to be here. Akino Roza here.
D: And I'm David Evans. Oh, Onishi-sensei, you really know how to flatter your guests.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:52)
D: OK, everyone, it's time for the practice. Today, let's focus on just the replies. Are you ready? Here we go.
- Thanks. That means a lot to me.
- Thank you. It's so kind of you to say that.
- Thanks. I'm happy to hear that.
- Thank you. I'm flattered.
R: Let's continue.
- Yes, please. It looks delicious.
D: Here's our next.
- OK, thanks. I'll try it.
Nice and right. Let's try again.
- OK, thanks. I'll try it.
R: Continuing on.
- Thank you, it's kind of you to offer.
- That'd be lovely. Thank you.
- That'd be great. Thank you.
D: And here's one more.
- Thanks for the advice. I'll try.
- Thanks for the advice. I'll do my best.
(11:24)
R: Great job, everyone.
D: Excellent!
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◆ Ending
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(14:39)
R: That's really good advice. You should do that.
D: I agree. You can do it!
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 134 Thursday, October 19
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◆ Opening
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(0:15)
R: Sensei, you should get a part-time job.
O: Why is that?
R: Your career as a comedian is not working out.
D: And I'm Dad Evans. Uh... David Evans. Let's get to it.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:24)
R: OK, guys, it's time to practice. Today, I want you to focus on the flow and really just enjoy practicing.
D: That’s really good advice, Roza. We don't say it enough, but we really do want you to enjoy the practice. So, let's jump right in.
R: This time, again, we're only going to be practicing the answers, not the questions.
D: Here's our first.
- Thank you, but I don't want to impose on you.
- That's a good suggestion, but I actually don't have a license.
R: Let's continue.
- No, thank you. I'm already full, I'm afraid.
- No, thank you. I would, but I'm afraid I just ate.
D: Good work so far. Let's continue.
- Thanks for asking, but I have plans this evening. Maybe next time?
R: When you refuse an invite it's a good idea to add an alternative date, like here, "Maybe next time?" And our last example.
「invite」は動詞として使われることが一般的ですが、名詞としても使うことがあります。名詞としての「invite」の発音とストレスの位置は、一般的には最初の音節にあります。つまり、名詞としての「invite」は「IN-vite」（最初の音節に強勢）と発音されることが一般的です。
- I appreciate the offer, but I'd like to handle this myself.
And one more,
- It's kind of you to offer, but I'd like to handle this myself.
(11:05)
D: These are all so much better than just saying "No." Don't you think?
R: Yeah, great point, David. You guys did fantastic.
D: Really great work today.
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◆ Ending
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(14:25)
O: Thanks for asking, but I have plans this evening.
D: I don't recall inviting you...
O: Thanks for asking, but I have plans this evening.
D: Ugh... He's practicing again, isn't he, Roza?
R: Sensei...
O: Hai.
R: Why do you need to practice for a situation that will never happen?
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 135 Friday, October 20
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◆ Opening
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(0:15)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza. Welcome back to our Friday lesson.
D: Review, review, review, review, review, review, review ... And I’m David Evans.
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◆ Ending
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(14:21)
O: Hey, David, do you like soba?
D: I'm a big fan of soba both hot and cold.
O: OK, let's have some soba.
O: でもビールは飲んじゃダメだよ。
D: Why not?
R: Why not?
O: We have to be sober.
(sober しらふ、酔っていない not drunk or affected by alcohol)
