ラジオ英会話 Lesson 151 Monday, November 20
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(0:20)
R: This is Akino Roza.
D: And I'm David Evans. When it comes to 151 (one fifty-one), it just reminds me of alcohol.
O: 何それ？
D: Some alcohols are 151 proof which means it's 75.5% (seventy-five point five) percent alcohol.
(proof = プルーフは、アルコールの強さを表す尺度の一つであり、一般的にはアメリカ合衆国で使用されます。Alcohol proof is a measure of the content of ethanol (alcohol) in an alcoholic beverage.)
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(10:01)
R: OK everyone, it's time to practice again.
D: All right, let's jump to our example sentences. Let's try.
- It looks like this is fake.
- It appears this is fake.
- It feels like this is fake.
R: Let's continue.
- Dave looks frantic.
- Dave seems frantic.
- Dave appears frantic.
(frantic = 取り乱した、半狂乱の almost out of control because of extreme emotion, such as worry)
R: One more,
- This carpet feels nice and soft.
D: OK, let's keep it moving.
- I got the impression that he was lying.
And one more,
- He gave the impression that he was hiding something.
R: OK, let's go to our last two.
- It's giving me good vibes.
And our last one,
- He comes across as a good person.
(11:24)
D: I get the impression you all did a great job.
R: Fantastic!
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(14:33)
O: Hey, it smells fishy around here.
D: Sensei, did you put fish in the microwave again?
R: Ugh, that was the サバ弁当 that he was eating earlier.
D: Ah!
O: Ah, that's why.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 152 Tuesday, November 21
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(0:08)
O: In space, no one can hear you scream.
R: In space, no one can hear Ohnishi-Sensi's boring jokes. Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza.
D: And I'm David Evans. His jokes are a horror movie of their own.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:00)
D: All right, everyone. Today's practice is all about safety. So, let's practice various phrases using safe and avoiding risk. Let's get to it.
- It's safer to make a backup copy.
- This area is as safe as houses.
R: Let's continue.
- It's risky to walk alone at night around here.
- You should avoid anything risky.
- You should stay away from anything risky.
- You should keep away from anything risky.
- Don't take risks.
D: Let's continue.
- Take an umbrella in case it rains.
- Take an umbrella just to be safe.
- Take an umbrella just to be on the safe side.
- Take an umbrella. You can never be too careful.
- Take an umbrella. You can never be too cautious.
(10:30)
D: Great job, everyone.
R: You were excellent.
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(14:30)
R: Are you going to the cafeteria?
O: Oh yes.
R: Don't go alone. It's too risky.
O: Why?
R: You'll eat too much.
D: And, be careful of dessert. I'll eat your desert just in case.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 153 Wednesday, November 22
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(0:20)
R: The important thing is to continue. This is Akino Roza.
D: And I'm David Evans. Let's jump right in.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:40)
R: OK guys, are you ready to practice?
D: All right. The pressure point for these is the adjective. So, I want you to lean into those words. OK? Let's practice.
(lean into = この場合は、形容詞に焦点を当てて積極的に取り組む、という意味)
- It's vital to do that.
- It's essential to do that.
- It's crucial to do that.
- It's very important to do that.
R: Let's continue.
- Doing that is of great importance.
- Doing that is of key importance.
- Doing that is of vital importance.
- Doing that is of the utmost importance.
- Doing that is of utmost importance.
D: Good work so far. Let's keep going.
R: And our last example.
- We value our customers' opinions.
(11:15)
R: We value all the work you put into this practice session. Great job.
D: Keeping up the good work is of the utmost importance.
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(14:27)
O: Hey, some of the words we learned today were quite advanced, right?
D: That's right, but it's important to add some of those more advanced words into your vocabulary.
R: And even though they might be difficult, the important thing is to continue.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 154 Thursday, November 23
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(0:23)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza.
D: Roza, you stole my good one. Hi, everyone, I'm David Evans.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(8:44)
D: All right everyone, it's time for today's practice. Now, the phrases we will practice today can be very dismissive.
(dismissive = 拒否するような、 見下げるような、軽蔑的な)
So, it's important to be cautious of the tone you use when you say them. Pay attention to Roza and me as we do this. Here we go.
- It's not important to do that.
- Don't worry about trivial things.
- Don't sweat the small stuff.
- It's of little consequence.
- It's of no consequence.
R: Let's continue.
- It's not such a big deal.
- What’s the big deal?
D: Let's continue.
- It doesn’t matter.
R: Now, these last few sound quite harsh if they're aimed at a person. So, be careful when you use them and in what situation.
- I don't care.
- Who cares?
- I couldn't care less.
(10:05)
R: Excellent work everyone.
D: Very nice job.
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(mandatory 必須 の反対語は？ optional, voluntary)
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(14:22)
O: Hey, guys, when do your best ideas come to you?
R: Well, for me, it's usually when I can be completely relaxed and not worry about unnecessary things.
D: For me, it's basically random. They come to me at the strangest times.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 155 Friday, November 24
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(0:15)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza. Welcome to Friday’s review.
D: And I'm David Evans. I'm excited for today's review. Are you?
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(14:22)
O: Hey, guys, do you go drinking on a stormy day?
D: Not me. It's the perfect excuse to stay home and relax by myself.
R: But sometimes those stormy days offer rare opportunities for interesting connections.
O: What kind of connections?
R: Like meeting interesting people.
