ラジオ英会話 Lesson 166 Monday, December 11
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(0:08)
O: Hmm... Christmas is overrated.
R: Akino Roza here.
D: And I'm David Evans. Just be careful Sensei, Santa brings coal to bad boys.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(10:05)
D: OK, it's time for today's practice. The core word in common with all of these phrases is "value."
これらのフレーズに共通する核となる言葉は「価値」である。
We only have a few. So, let's go slow, take our time, and master them together.
R: Let's begin.
D: Here's our first.
- That restaurant is overrated nowadays.
R: OK, let's continue.
- You can't judge a book by its cover.
Next example,
- Evaluate yourself on a scale from one to ten.
D: All right, and let's try two more.
- I appreciate the importance of English education.
And our last,
- His music is widely appreciated.
(11:10)
R: Hey, guys, I appreciate how hard you work during the practice section.
D: On a scale from one to ten, I give you eleven.
R: Awesome work.
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(14:19)
O: Hey, guys, do you own any kiriko glasses?
R: Oh, not me. They are too rich for my blood.
O: How about you, Roza?
R: I own one really good one and it's really incredible how they are made. If you get the one that's made by a craftsman, it's just like a universe in a glass.
O: So, that will be a Christmas present for me, right?
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 167 Tuesday, December 12
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◆ Opening
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(0:18)
R: Hi, everyone, this is... not Barbara, Akino Roza.
D: And I'm David Evans. I feel bad for Hiroki, I really do.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:07)
R: OK, guys, it's time to practice. It's important to be able to bring up problems in your conversations. So, be sure to pay attention to today's phrases.
D: All right, let's jump in.
- The trouble is that time is very limited.
- The problem is that time is very limited.
- The issue is that time is very limited.
R: OK, let's continue.
- My biggest concern is that there won't be enough time.
Now, let's try this one with "worry."
- My biggest worry is that there won't be enough time.
OK, next one,
- There's serious concern about crime.
D: All right, let's wrap it up with a couple more.
- I have a health problem.
- I have a problem sleeping.
- I have trouble remembering names.
- What's the problem?
(10:33)
R: Great job, everyone.
D: Excellent.
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(14:31)
O: Hmm... I have a health problem.
O: I have a health problem.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 168 Wednesday, December 13
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◆ Opening
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(0:25)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza.
D: And I'm David Evans.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:41)
D: All right, it's time for today's practice. These phrases talk about our goals. So, set your sights on mastering them.
R: When you practice, try to speak with a feeling of hope.
D: Good point. All right, here's our first.
- My goal is to eliminate poverty.
- My aim is to eliminate poverty.
R: Let's continue.
- I will become an astronaut.
- I am going to become an astronaut.
- I want to become an astronaut.
- I would like to become an astronaut.
D: Let's continue.
- What's your endgame?
- My endgame is to open my own restaurant.
(10:49)
R: Great job, everyone.
D: Fantastic work.
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(14:20)
O: Hey, guys, what did you want to be when you were a kid?
D: Oh, I wanted to be a superhero. To be honest, even today, I kainda wanna be one. (I kind of want to be one.)
R: Well, I wanted to be an astrophysicist but then I discovered how much math was involved. So, I decided no. That's not the path for me.
(astrophysicist = 天体物理学者 the study of stars and other objects in space using physical laws)
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 160 Thursday, December 14
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(0:25)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza.
D: And I'm David Evans. I hope that grasshopper is getting ready for the coming winter.
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(9:42)
R: OK, everyone, it's time to practice. These phrases are not very difficult, so try to focus more on the rhythm and the way you say them. OK?
D: That's right. With these kinds of chunks, we just put them in your pocket, and take them out whenever we need. Here we go.
- I made a quick decision to ～.
- I made a snap decision to ～.
All right, now let's try some different adjectives.
- I made a difficult decision to ～.
- I made a big decision to ～.
- I made a tough decision to ～.
- I made a poor decision to ～.
R: OK, let's continue.
- I've reached a decision to ～.
- I've come to a decision to ～.
D: Great work so far. Let's keep going.
- That was a tough call.
R: OK, and here are the last few.
- It's your call.
- That's for you to decide.
- It's up to you.
(11:07)
R: Well, if it was up to me, I would say you guys did an excellent job.
D: Hmm.... that one is not a tough call.
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(11:07)
O: Hey, guys, what has been the biggest decision you have made?
D: Well, the biggest decision for me is one I make each and every day. What socks should I wear?
R: What about you, Sensei?
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 170 Friday, December 15
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(0:14)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza. Welcome to Friday's review. Ready to get started?
D: And I'm David Evans. It's time for the review. Let's jump in.
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(14:28)
O: Hey, David, this is a lie detector. Can you put your hand on my phone and say, "I love you"?
D: Uh... put my hand here like this?
