ラジオ英会話 Lesson 181 Monday, January 8
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◆ Opening
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(0:26)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza. I just love our English program. Don't you? There's just something about it.
D: I agree, Roza. Hi, everyone, I'm David Evans. I'm really feeling this month's content. Let's do our best.
(I'm really feeling this month's content. = 今月の内容には本当に気持ちがこもっています。)
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:46)
D: OK, everyone, it's time for today's practice. Our phrases today all are words that describe affection how much we like something. There are many different words with different nuances. So, pay attention to each one, and let's master them all together.
R: Let's go.
D: All right. Here's our first.
- I like English gardens.
- I like your tie.
- I like Ken.
Here's another.
- Try this cake. You'll love it.
R: OK, let's continue.
- I'm fond of Ken.
- I'm fond of reading.
- I'm crazy about bonsai.
D: All right. Let's keep going.
- I enjoy ～.
- I am a fan of ～.
- I am partial to ～.
R: And our last few,
- I'm attached to this sweater.
- I'm attracted to successful people.
- I adore your dress!
(11:14)
R: You know what guys? I love how much effort you put into practice. Great job.
D: Fantastic work!
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◆ Ending
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(14:29)
O: Hey, guys, I'm attached to this sweater, you know.
R: だから毎回それなんだね。
D: I think it shrunk in the wash and he just can't take it off.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 182 Tuesday, January 9
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◆ Opening
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(0:22)
R: Hey, everyone, Akino Roza here.
D: And I'm David Evans. OK, you two, quit horsing around.
(horse around = 大騒ぎする 馬鹿騒ぎする to behave in a silly and noisy way)
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(8:51)
R: OK, everyone, it's time to practice. Today, I want you to keep in mind the feeling of liking and loving the thing you're talking about as you're practicing.
D: That's right, everyone. Feel the passion. Feel the burn. Let's go. Here's our first.
- I have a weakness for sweets.
- I have a soft spot for sweets.
- I have a thing for sweets.
- I have a liking for sweets.
R: Let's continue.
- I take pleasure in cooking for others.
- I get satisfaction from having a clean house.
- I derive satisfaction from having a clean house.
D: All right. Let's keep going.
- I'm into yoga.
- I'm hooked on yoga.
- I'm addicted to yoga.
R: Great work everyone, one more sentence.
- I like soccer with a passion.
Let's try that one, one more time.
- I like soccer with a passion.
(10:25)
R: Remember guys, always practice with passion.
D: That's right, everyone. Great job.
R: Excellent work.
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◆ Ending
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(14:25)
O: Hey guys, I have a passion for hoses.
D: Hoses?
R: Are you sure you don't mean "horses"?
(hose 水を撒くホースは、「ホウズ」と発音する)
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 182 Wednesday, January 10
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◆ Opening
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(0:22)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza.
D: And I'm David Evans. I think I might go back to bed.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:41)
D: OK, today's practice is about when we don't like something. Just like with affection, there are levels and layers to expressing how much we don't like something.
So, try to find the word that's most appropriate to match your emotion and also the situation that you are in.
R: Ready to practice?
D: Here's our first.
- I don't like dogs.
- I dislike dogs.
Dislike is a word that's more common in written than spoken, but it's good to remember. And here's one more.
- I hate dogs.
R: Let's continue.
- I can't stand the stress.
And one more version,
- I can't bear the stress.
D: All right. Let's keep going.
- That's bad.
- That's terrible.
- That's awful.
- That's vile.
R: OK, and these last two are soft ways for expressing dislike. Let's try them together.
- That's not for me.
- That's not really my thing.
(11:15)
D: Great work, everyone.
R: Excellent.
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◆ Ending
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(14:22)
O: Hey, guys, is there anything you hate to eat?
D: Brussels sprouts.
R: No!! I love brussels sprouts. They're so delicious. I'll take all your brussels sprouts.
D: Have them.
O: Um... sorry, what's that?
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 184 Thursday, January 11
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◆ Opening
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(0:19)
R: Sensei, do you like driving?
O: Oh yeah, I love driving.
O: 英語界のカナタ・リヴィントン、大西泰斗です。
R: This is Akino Roza.
D: And I'm David Evans. Um... I wanna (want to) go for a drive.
英語界のカナタ・リヴィントン
カナタ・リヴィントンとは、漫画「MFゴースト」の主人公
日本の父と英国の母をもつハーフ。イギリスの名門レーシングスクール『ロイヤル ドニントンパーク レーシング スクール(RDRS)』の卒業生
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:20)
R: OK, everyone, today we're going to be practicing strong expressions of dislike. Now, I want you to imagine the feeling of "ugh...," that kind of dislike. So, keep that in mind, and let's go.
D: All right. Here's the first one.
- His behavior disgusted me.
- His behavior disgusted me.
R: Here's the next example.
- That’s disgusting.
One more time,
- That's disgusting.
D: Ugh, a lot of strong emotions here, but let's push through.
- I was thoroughly disgusted with that movie.
Let's try one more time.
- I was thoroughly disgusted with that movie.
R: And a couple more,
- That made my skin crawl.
One more,
- That gave me the creeps.
(10:35)
R: Well, I hope you guys weren't disgusted by today's practice.
D: Good work making it through.
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◆ Ending
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(14:18)
O: Hey, what kind of doll is the example talking about?
D: It's this, uh... It's an old doll, but every time I looked at it... like the hair got longer. I assure, its eyes were open one minute and closed the next ... Ugh...
O: Oh, your story gave me the creeps.
R: I think that doll might be haunted.
O: Oh, yeah.
(be haunted = 亡霊に取りつかれている)
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 185 Friday, January 12
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◆ Opening
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(0:15)
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.
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(14:21)
O: Hey, guys, what kind of car do you like?
D: Well, I know, for one thing, it can't be small. I have long legs. I need legroom. How about you, Sensei?
O: I love all kinds of cars.
