ラジオ英会話 Lesson 196 Monday, January 29
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◆ Opening
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(0:25)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza.
D: And I'm David Evans. OK, you two, before I start having second thoughts, let's jump into today's lesson.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(8:50)
D: OK, it's time for today's practice. These phrases express hesitation.
Hesitation is a normal, natural, and valid human emotion. And it's very important to be able to express that feeling in English and any language. So, let's master these phrases.
ためらいは普通で自然であり、人間としての当たり前の感情です。。そして、その感情を英語やどんな言語でも表現できるようになることはとても重要です。では、これらのフレーズをマスターしましょう。
(valid = 妥当な、確かな)
Here we go.
- I'm hesitant to do that.
- I hesitate to do that.
R: Let's try the next couple,
- I'm not ready to do that.
Let's try another version.
- I'm not ready for that.
D: Let's continue.
- I'm still on the fence about that.
Let's try one more time.
- I'm still on the fence about that.
R: And our last example,
- I'm still on the fence about that. It's a complicated issue.
Let's try one last time.
- I'm still on the fence about that. It's a complicated issue.
(10:19)
D: Hmm... should we do the practice one more time? I'm still on the fence.
R: I think our listeners can try again on their own time. How about that?
D: Sounds good. Let's keep going.
R: Great job, everyone.
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◆ Ending
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(14:22)
O: Hey, David, I'm hesitant to say what I think. I don't want to hurt your feelings.
D: Oh, well, please don't hesitate to hesitate to tell me that.
O: What do you think about that, Roza?
R: Umm... I'm not ready to talk about that. I don't know all the facts, yet.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 197 Tuesday, January 30
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◆ Opening
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(0:18)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza.
D: And I'm David Evans.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:28)
R: OK, everyone, it's time for the practice.
D: Let's not hesitate and jump right in. Here's our first.
- Don't think twice about asking for help.
R: Let's continue.
- You shouldn't shy away from talking about it.
- Don't flinch from your responsibilities.
(flinch = たじろぐ to make a sudden, small movement because of pain or fear)
D: Great work so far. Let's keep it going.
- What are you waiting for?
- What's stopping you?
- What's holding you back?
R: OK, now these last two are sayings. Let's practice.
- He who hesitates is lost.
- Opportunity doesn't knock twice.
(10:29)
D: All right, everyone, great job today.
R: Excellent work.
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◆ Ending
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(14:29)
O: Hey, David, what are you waiting for?
D: I'm just waiting for the bus.
R: Well, you know what they say, "He who hesitates misses the bus."
All: Bye!
D: Ah, there it is!
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 198 Wednesday, January 31
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◆ Opening
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(0:26)
R: Hello, everyone, this is Akino Roza, not Barbara.
D: And I'm David Evans. You know, they say "No one knows you better than the clerks at the supermarket."
ほら、良く言うでしょう？「スーパーの店員ほど、あなたのことをわかっている人はいない」って。
(No one knows ~ better than ～のことを最も理解している人は……である)
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:34)
D: OK, it's time for today's practice. Being confused is a normal reaction. So, let's practice how to express our confusion. Here we go.
- His explanations are confusing.
R: Let's continue.
- I was bewildered by their decision.
- I was perplexed by their decision.
- I was baffled by their decision.
D: All right, and here's a few more.
- My thinking is messed up.
- The situation has me messed up.
- I can't make heads or tails of this.
- My mind is all over the place.
(10:41)
D: Great work, everyone.
R: Excellent!
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(14:17)
O: Wait, I'm confused. It sounds like you want to go have lunch without me.
D: I'm hesitant to tell the truth. I don't want to hurt your feelings, but yes, that's the gist of it.
本当のことを言うのはためらわれるな。君の気持ちを傷つけたくはないんだけど、そう、それが要点なんだ。
(the gist = 要点、ポイント)
R: Um... I can't make heads or tails of this conversation. What are you guys asking me to do?
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 199 Thursday, February 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. "A land with no work," I wonder what that would be like.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:48)
R: OK, everyone, it's time to practice. Today, I want you guys to focus on practicing with emotion. OK?
D: All right, let's jump into the practice. Here's our first.
- I don't know what to do.
- I'm at a loss as to what to do.
- I'm drawing a blank as to what to do.
R: Let's continue.
- What am I going to do?
- What should I do?
- What shall I do?
D: All right, and here's one more.
- What do you think I should do?
Let's go again.
- What do you think I should do?
(10:50)
R: Excellent work.
D: Fantastic job.
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(14:26)
O: Hey, I want to go to the bathroom. What do you think I should do?
R: I'm drawing a blank. Hey, David, can you give him some advice?
D: Go! What are you waiting for? He who hesitates is lost.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 200 Friday, February 2
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◆ Opening
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(0:14)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza. It's time for revenge.
D: And I'm David Evans. All right, guys, it's time for the review.
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◆ Ending
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(14:38)
R: Be sure to tune in next time.
D: Keep doing your best and keep speaking all you can.
All: Bye!
