ラジオ英会話 Lesson 156 Monday, November 27
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◆ Opening
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(0:08)
R: Sensei, are you reading a book?
O: No, I'm playing a video game on the phone.
R: Hey, everyone, I'm Akino Roza.
D: And I'm David Evans. Let's get ready for today's lesson. It's a real page-turner.
(page-turner = 読み出したらやめられない本 an exciting book / a book that is so exciting that you want to read it quickly)
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:47)
D: All right everyone. It's time for today's practice. In English, remember, we want to say the important word as quickly as we can. "It's easy." "It's tough." "It's difficult." And after that, we explain. So, let's practice that pattern today.
R: All right. Let's start.
D: Here we go.
- It's easy to do that.
- It's tough to do that.
- It's difficult to do that.
R: Let's continue.
- It's a breeze to do that.
- It's an ordeal to do that.
- It's a struggle to do that.
- It's rough to do that.
D: All right. Keep up the pace.
- My boss is hard to satisfy.
- My boss is tough to satisfy.
- My boss is easy to satisfy.
(Keep up the pace. = そのまま続けて～、to continue doing something at the same speed)
R: And our last few. Stay with the rhythm.
- That is a hard nut to crack.
- That is a tough one.
- That is no walk in the park.
- That is no easy task.
- That is no easy thing.
(11:28)
R: Well, guys, you did so great. You made it look easy.
D: Great work, everyone.
(You made it look easy. = あなたがやると簡単そうに見えるね)
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◆ Ending
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(14:26)
O: It's hard to find time to read books.
D: That's right. It's hard. You're certainly right about that.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 157 Tuesday, November 28
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◆ Opening
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(0:15)
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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◆ During the Japanese Explanation Part
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★ thoroughly
(3:26)
O: Could you pronounce, you know, this word?
R: Sure. "Thoroughly."
D: "Thoroughly."
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(8:32)
R: OK, everyone, it's time to practice. Now today, I want you to do it with your eyes closed. That's right. Even if you have a textbook, try the practice with your eyes closed and see if you discover something new.
D: All right. Let's get to it.
- I could do it with my eyes closed.
- I could do it blindfolded.
- I could do it with one hand tied behind my back.
- I could do it with both hands tied behind my back.
R: Great. Let's continue.
- That's easy.
- That's as easy as pie.
- That's a piece of cake.
D: OK, keep it up. Here we go.
- It's a no-brainer.
- It's a cinch.
(9:40)
R: Great job, everyone. Was it as easy as pie?
D: Oo, now you got me hungry.
R: Yeah, I want some cake, too.
D: Great job, everyone.
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◆ Ending
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(14:34)
R: Sensei, can you open this bottle?
O: I could do it with my eyes closed.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 158 Wednesday, November 29
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◆ Opening
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(0:22)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza.
D: And I'm David Evans. Well, I'll take green-tinted glasses over rose-tinted glasses any day.
(tinted = 薄い色を付けられた slightly colored)
(over = より好んで)
(any day = いつでも、どんな日でも)
(「rose-tinted glasses」（楽観的な視点や理想化した見方）よりも、「green-tinted glasses」（現実的で冷静な視点や現実を冷静に見ること）を選ぶ。)
{{ The phrase "take green-tinted glasses over rose-tinted glasses any day" is a metaphorical expression that suggests a preference for a more realistic or pragmatic view of the world (represented by green-tinted glasses) rather than an overly optimistic or idealized perspective (represented by rose-tinted glasses). }}
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:53)
D: All right, everyone, it's time for today's practice. So, these phrases talk about your priority and we say the highest priority item first. So, focus on that when you try to remember the order of the words you say.
R: Excellent point, David.
D: All right. Let's jump right in.
- Family comes first.
- Which comes first, family or work?
R: Let's continue.
- I put family before everything else.
Let's try that one more time.
- I put family before everything else.
D: OK, let's continue.
- The first thing to do is to book your flight.
- The most important thing is to book your flight.
- You're better off talking to her directly.
R: That was great. Let's do our last two.
- I would rather take a taxi than drive.
One more.
- I'd take walking there over waiting for the bus.
(11:29)
D: Excellent work today. If you thought hard about your priorities, that's good practice for you as well.
R: Yeah, great job guys. Remember, the most important thing is that you enjoy the practice. So, keep going.
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◆ Ending
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(14:19)
O: Hmm..., getting along with people comes before being right. David, are you talking about yourself?
D: You know, it depends on who you ask, but yes, I think so.
R: Yeah, David is a really great guy, you know.
O: Uh… What about me?
R: You're a really great guy, too, Sensei.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 159 Thursday, November 30
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◆ Opening
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(0:26)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza.
D: And I'm David Evans. I'm actually pretty sure "the show's Onishi-sensi" is the real Onishi-sensei.
C: I think so, too.
(D: 実は「番組の大西先生」が本物の大西先生だと確信している。)
(C：私もそう思います。)
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(8:27)
D: All right, everyone, today's practice uses "priority." So, mastering these phrases takes priority.
R: Top priority.
D: OK. Here we go.
- ～ is our top priority.
- ～ is our first priority.
- ～ is our number-one priority.
R: Let's continue.
- You must give priority to ～.
- The party takes priority.
Now, did you hear how I emphasized "party"? That's because it's important. Let's try that one more time.
- The party takes priority.
D: All right and here's one more.
- We need to prioritize customer satisfaction.
Let's try that one more time. Yeah?
- We need to prioritize customer satisfaction.
(9:41)
R: Well guys, we always prioritize teaching you English in the best way we can. Great job.
D: Fantastic work.
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◆ Ending
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(14:35)
R: Now remember guys, we're here to learn, but also, we're here to have fun.
D: That's right. Great work this month and do your best on the review.
R: See you then.
All: Bye!
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 160 Friday, December 1
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◆ Opening
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(0:16)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza. Welcome back to Friday's lesson.
D: And I'm David Evans. It's time for the review.
R: Yay!!
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◆ Ending
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(14:30)
R: Wait, so is there really an official David wallpaper?
O: No, there isn't. We don't sell it.
R: Oh...
D: But, if you check the back of the textbook for this month, you may find something special.
