ラジオ英会話 Lesson 176 Monday, December 25 / January 1
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◆ Opening
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(0:24)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza.
D: And I'm David Evans. I'm just picturing 48 Onishi-senseis lined up on stage.
O: Did you like it?
D: Oh, yeah. For sure.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:05)
D: All right, it's time for today's practice. These phrases are a one-two punch. The first sets the stage and the second asks the question. So, be sure to remember both. Let's try these together. Here's our first.
- I'm going to the supermarket. Won't you come with me?
- I'm going to the supermarket. Won't you come with me?
R: OK, let's try our next example.
- I'm leaving at 9:00 tomorrow. Please have a taxi ready.
- I'm leaving at 9:00 tomorrow. Please have a taxi ready.
D: And here is one more.
- I'll get my bags. Please bring the car around, OK?
- I'll get my bags. Please bring the car around, OK?
(10:23)
R: Great job, everyone.
D: Fantastic work.
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◆ Ending
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(14:25)
O: Hey, guys, I'm going to the supermarket. Won't you come with me?
R: Yeah, sure. While we're there, can you get me some chocolates? And... some dessert, and...
D: Oh, I'll go too, if it means you'll buy me some blueberries. I wanna make …
R: Oh, blueberry, I want blueberries, too...
D: I wanna make a smoothie...
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 177 Tuesday, December 26 / January 2
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◆ Opening
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(0:28)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza.
D: And I'm David Evans. Yeah, it's fine, I think.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:07)
D: OK, everyone, context is key. So, we say the situation and then make our request.
R: It's time to practice.
D: Here's our first.
- Your flight boards at 2:10. Please have your boarding pass ready.
Let's try one more time.
- Your flight boards at 2:10. Please have your boarding pass ready.
R: OK, here’s the next example.
- Tomorrow is my birthday. Have you booked a table at a top restaurant?
- Tomorrow is my birthday. Have you booked a table at a top restaurant?
D: All right, now let's finish up with one more.
- I'm going to visit Tokyo. Can you show me around?
And again,
- I'm going to visit Tokyo. Can you show me around?
(10:27)
R: Fantastic.
D: Great work.
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◆ Ending
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(14:29)
O: Hey, guys, my flight leaves at 5:45. Could you...
D: Oh, man! I just remembered I have plans.
O: Oh, how about you, Roza?
R: Oh, I'm so sorry, I have work.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 178 Wednesday, December 27 / January 3
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◆ Opening
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(0:27)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza.
D: And I'm David Evans. Yeah, you really got me with that one.
(you got me = やられたよ。一本取られたよ)
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(8:58)
D: OK, everyone, it's time for today's practice. We’re down to one sentence each this time. But that doesn't mean you can relax. Let's jump into it and do our best.
R: That's right. OK, guys, ready to practice?
D: Here's our first.
- I've arranged to meet some friends.
Let's try that one more time.
- I've arranged to meet some friends.
R: Let's continue.
- I'm scheduled to arrive in London on Tuesday.
Let's try that one more time.
- I'm scheduled to arrive in London on Tuesday.
D: Let's keep up that momentum.
- The plan is to sell commemorative T-shirts.
That word is a mouthful. "Commemorative,” some people say the "o" and some people skip over it. So, you may hear "commemorative (コメモラティヴ)" or "commemorative (クメモラティヴ)," but both are OK. Let's try one more time.
- The plan is to sell commemorative T-shirts.
R: OK, and let's go to our last two.
- I'm thinking of doing eco-tours.
- I'm thinking we invite local celebrities.
(10:43)
R: How did you feel in today's practice? Do you feel you did well?
D: I'm thinking you did a great job.
R: Excellent work.
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◆ Ending
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(14:30)
O: Hey, David, how did you know about bekko zushi? Have you tried that?
D: To be completely honest, no, I haven’t, but it’s on my list of things to try.
R: Island sushi is very interesting. I really like shima zushi.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 179 Thursday, December 28 / January 4
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◆ Opening
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(0:29)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza.
D: And I'm David Evans. You're always welcome here, Sensei.
O: Oh, thank you so much.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:02)
D: OK, everyone, it's time to practice. Today, I want you to close your eyes and focus on the rhythm of these sentences. You should be able to feel a softness from them, from the rhythm and the tone.
D: OK, here’s our first.
- Would you have time to ～?
- Could you spare some time for me?
- Have you got time to spare?
D: Let's try a different version.
- Have you got a minute to spare?
R: OK, let's continue.
- Will you be able to join us?
R: Let's try that one, one more time.
- Will you be able to join us?
D: All right, here are a few open questions.
- When is convenient for you?
And one more,
- When is good for you?
R: And our last few,
- Does that work for you?
- When works for you?
(10:22)
R: Great job, everyone.
D: Really good work. Fantastic!
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(14:36)
O: OK, it's party time.
R: Oh, boy. You both are party animals, aren't you?
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 180 Friday, December 29 / January 5
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◆ Opening
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(0:15)
R: Welcome back everyone, it's time for the review, review, review... This is Akino Roza.
D: And I'm David Evans. It's review, review, review… time, time, time...
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(14:14)
O: Hey, guys, do you like horror movies?
D: Oh, yeah, I love horror movies. I was actually in a horror movie when I was in college.
O: Really?
D: Yeah, how about you, Sensei?
O: Uh... I'm a big fan of Sadako, you know? How about you, Roza?
R: My favorite scary character is this guy… He's kind of tall, and he has short hair and wears glasses and his name starts with "O" and...
O: Are you talking about me?
R: Yeah, how would you know?
