ラジオ英会話 Lesson 216 Monday, February 26
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◆ Opening
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(0:26)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza. Sensei, that opening was amazing.
D: And I'm David Evans. There's lots to do today. So, let's get started.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:31)
D: OK. It's time for today's practice. The emotion being captured by today's phrases is "Woooow!" almost a speechless kind of feeling. So, capture that emotion when we practice today.
R: Great explanation, David. Let's get started.
D: Here's our first.
- It's overwhelming.
- I'm overwhelmed.
R: Continuing on.
- It's mind-boggling.
- It's mind-boggling.
(mind-boggling = あぜんとさせる、度肝を抜かれる)
D: Great work. Don't get overwhelmed. Here's our next.
- It's too much for me to take in.
- I'm having a hard time taking it all in.
- This is more than I can handle.
R: And one more,
- This is beyond me.
- This is beyond me.
(10:47)
R: Well, guys, I hope it wasn't too much for you to take in because you did great.
D: Just remember, if you're feeling overwhelmed, go slow, go one at a time and you'll master it in no time.
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◆ Ending
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(14:26)
O: Hey, guys, what subject were you best at when you were in a high school?
D: I was good at science.
R: Well, I was good at languages, and especially Japanese language.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 217 Tuesday, February 27
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◆ Opening
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(0:17)
R: Hey, everyone, Akino Roza here.
D: And I'm David Evans. I was in a marching band once.
(bump into = run into, by chance, encounter)
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(8:17)
R: OK, it's time to practice.
D: You may not use these phrases often in daily conversation, but they are "a flag." If you hear someone use these, you know they are upset.
("a flag"というフレーズは、何かが間違っていることや問題があることを示す合図として使われることがあります。注意や警告を与えるときに使います。)
OK. Let's jump in.
- There's no need for that.
- There's no need for that kind of language.
- That type of language is inappropriate.
- You can't say things like that.
- Take that back.
R: Continuing on.
D: Let's keep going.
- That's a bit rude.
- How rude.
- How rude of you.
- That's downright offensive.
R: And our last two.
- You will speak to me with the proper respect.
- Be respectful.
(9:42)
R: You did great.
D: Fantastic work, everyone.
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◆ Ending
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(14:31)
O: That was uncalled for.
D: I'm so…. What did I do?
O: That was uncalled for.
D: Oh, oh.
O: Practicing.
D: You can't say things like that.
R: Sensei, we're working in the studio, your practicing is uncalled for.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 218 Wednesday, February 28
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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 can do something about being hungry, but foolish, I can't change.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:43)
D: OK, let's jump into today's practice. Our phrases today talk about appreciation and looking up to people. So, let's master them together.
(look up to = 尊敬する)
R: Let's go.
D: All right, here's our first.
- I appreciate the beauty of Japan.
- I appreciate the importance of English education.
R: Continuing on.
These sentences are good to know because it's important to let people know how much they mean to you.
D: Here's our next.
- Helen looks up to her mother.
- Helen worships her mother.
- Helen idolizes her mother.
R: And a few more.
- I want to be more like Hiroshi.
- He is my role model.
- She makes me feel heard.
- She makes me feel understood.
(11:07)
D: Great work, everyone.
R: We value the time you put into these practice sessions. Excellent job!
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◆ Ending
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(14:33)
O: I'm hungry.
D: Ugh... Sensei, you just ate.
O: Oh, you never make me feel heard.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 219 Thursday, February 29
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◆ Opening
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(0:22)
R: Akino Roza here.
D: And I'm David Evans. I'll be your friend if you need.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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(9:42)
R: OK, everyone, it's time to practice. Now, the best way to practice sentences that talk about being excited are to be excited. So, let's practice.
D: All right, let's jump right in.
- The movie was so exciting.
- The movie was so exciting.
R: Let's continue.
- That's thrilling.
- I'm thrilled.
D: OK. Let's continue.
- It's going to be a lot of fun.
- I can't wait!
- Can't wait!
- I'm looking forward to the concert.
- I'm looking forward to meeting you.
R: And our last few,
- There's never a dull moment.
- I can't contain my excitement.
- I'm stoked for the concert tomorrow.
(11:02)
R: Well, I hope this was an exciting practice session. It was for us.
D: It was so exciting.
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◆ Ending
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(14:38)
D: Is there something wrong with your screen door?
網戸がどうかした？
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 220 Friday, March 1
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◆ Opening
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(0:15)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza. It's Friday. You know what that means.
D: That's right. It's time for the review. I'm David Evans.
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◆ Ending
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(14:30)
R: Hey, Sensei, so, who in your life makes you feel heard?
D: Yeah. Who really listens to you, and accepts you for who you are?
R: And understands you.
O: Probably, my medaka.
R: Ugh....
