ラジオ英会話 Lesson 191 Monday, January 22
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◆ Opening
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(0:27)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza.
D: And I'm David Evans. OK, everyone, stay tuned for a great lesson.
(stay tuned = チャンネルを変えずに聞き続けてね、という意味。乞うご期待)
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(8:55)
D: OK, everyone, it's time to talk about satisfaction. These are great phrases to keep with you. So, let's get right into the practice. Here we go.
- The result was satisfying.
One more time.
- The result was satisfying.
R: Let's continue.
- I was happy with the result.
- I was pleased with the result.
- I was content with the result.
One more,
- Are you comfortable with our plan?
D: All right, these next ones are about not being satisfied. So, let's practice.
- I'm dissatisfied with the room.
- I'm not satisfied with the room.
R: Great, let's try one last one.
- It's a dream come true.
One more time.
- It's a dream come true.
(10:19)
R: Well, guys, I'm not only satisfied with your level of practicing. I'm quite pleased with it.
D: Great job, everyone.
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(14:25)
O: Hey, guys, if you were to start an internet video channel, what would you make it about?
D: Hmm... good question. I think I'd start a channel reviewing movies or TV shows.
O: How about you, Roza?
R: Hmm... you know, I think I would make a channel about Onishi-sensei.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 192 Tuesday, January 23
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◆ Opening
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(0:23)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza.
D: And do you remember my name? I'm David Evans. That question scares me.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(10:00)
R: OK, guys, it's time to practice. Today, I want you to practice these phrases with feeling. So, really try to feel being down as you are saying them.
D: Well, at least let's practice. You don't actually need to be down.
R: Good point.
D: All right, let’s jump right in.
- I'm feeling down.
- The news really brought me down.
R: Continuing on.
- You look a bit down.
- You look kind of down.
- What are you so down about?
D: All right. Our next phrases are reactions. You can use them when someone gives you bad news or tells you something that is sad.
- What a bummer!
- What a downer!
- That sucks!
R: And our last two,
- What's got you down?
- What are you so mopey about?
(mopey = 元気がない、落ち込んだ feeling unhappy or disappointed so that you lack energy and feel unwilling to do things)
(11:20)
R: You were excellent.
D: Very nice work.
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◆ Ending
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(14:36)
O: What a bummer! What a bummer!
R: What's wrong?
O: I'm practicing.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 193 Wednesday, January 24
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◆ Opening
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(0:24)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza.
D: And I'm David Evans.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:35)
D: All right, everyone, today's practice is about disappointment. Not everything goes as planned or as hoped. So, these are good phrases to have available when you feel that way.
R: We hope the practice section won't disappoint you though.
D: We won't let you down. Let's jump in.
- I was disappointed.
- That was disappointing.
Be careful, not to mix up the "e-d" and the "i-n-g" versions. OK?
人＋ed
物＋ing
R: Let's continue.
- I had such high hopes for that.
- That wasn't what I’d hoped.
D: Let's continue.
- It's a pity that you can't come.
- It's a shame that you can't come.
- It's too bad that you can't come.
And here's a few more.
- What a shame!
- What a pity!
R: And our last one.
- That was anticlimactic.
(anticlimactic = あっけない結末の、期待外れの disappointing, causing unhappiness by being less exciting than expected)
(11:00)
R: Well, I hope the practice wasn't anticlimactic.
D: I think you all did a great job.
R: Excellent work!
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◆ Ending
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(14:27)
O: I want to see that.
R: You know, I'd recommend against it. Uh, it was quite anticlimactic.
D: Yeah, it could have been interesting but... ugh... it was a bit of a letdown. It had so much potential, though.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 194 Thursday, January 25
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◆ Opening
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(0:20)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza. Ready for today's lesson?
D: And I'm David Evans. Onishi-sensei, I found your glasses you left them in the restroom.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(8:21)
R: OK, guys, it's time to practice. These phrases are pretty short. So, try to memorize them. So, you can say them smoothly when the occasion comes up.
D: These phrases show the other person that you understand how they feel or that you feel sympathy towards them. So, let's practice together. I'm sure you'll use them someday. Here we go.
- I've been there.
- I know what that's like.
R: Continuing on.
- I feel you.
- I fell for you.
- My heart goes out to you.
D: All right. Here's a couple more.
- That's too bad.
- What a shame!
- What a pity!
- That sucks.
(9:28)
R: Great job, everyone.
D: Sometimes it's difficult to master all the phrases as someone who learn the foreign language. I know what that's like. But keep it up. Great work.
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(14:14)
D: Sensei, did you really lose your glasses in the ocean?
O: Yeah, that's a real story.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 195 Friday, January 26
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◆ Opening
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(0:16)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza. Welcome to Friday's review.
D: And I'm David Evans. Let's get ready … review time.
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◆ Ending
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(14:25)
O: Hey, guys, in the United States, I was so surprised to find fish in a pet shop. Is that normal?
R: I would say it's pretty common.
D: Yeah, it's not uncommon to find fish at pet shops, uh, mostly freshwater fish, though.
