ラジオ英会話 Lesson 236 Monday, March 25
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R: Akino Roza here.
D: And I'm David Evans. Regrets... I've had a few.
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(9:02)
D: OK, it's time for today's practice. These phrases help to soften the impact of the main statement. So, let's practice them and help make your sentences softer.
R: Let's get started.
D: Here's our first.
- I'm afraid this is not the right time to ～.
- I feel this is not the right time to ～.
R: Great, let's keep going.
- It seems to me that you don't practice enough.
- It appears to me that you don't practice enough.
D: Let's keep going.
- It feels like you're missing my point.
R: And our last couple,
- I can't help thinking ～.
- I can't help feeling ～.
(10:08)
R: Excellent work, everyone.
D: Fantastic.
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(14:13)
O: Hey, guys, did you have part-time jobs when you were in university?
D: I had a couple of part-time jobs. I was a cashier for a little bit, and then I worked the night shift, I was a freight clerk, stocking shelves for a supermarket.
(freight clerk =貨物係、貨物の受け入れと配送の手配を行う。[この場合は、スーパーの商品管理・品出し] Verify [make sure] and maintain records on incoming and outgoing shipments involving inventory.)
R: Well, I worked as a waitress in a Japanese restaurant, and then I was a receptionist at a Japanese hair salon.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 237 Tuesday, March 26
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R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza.
D: And I'm David Evans.
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(8:42)
R: OK, everyone, ready to practice? So, these phrases today are really important to know because they set the context for where the information following them comes from. So, they're really good to have in your vocabulary.
今日のフレーズは、知っておくことが大切ですよ。あとに続く情報がどこから来るのか、という文脈を設定するからです。ボキャブラリーとして持っておくといいですよ。
D: All right, let's jump into it.
- To the best of my knowledge, ～
- As I understand it, ～
R: Continuing on.
- Personally, ～
- From my standpoint, ～
- I can't speak for everyone, but I ～
D Great work so far. Let's continue.
- According to ～,
- As he mentioned before, ～
- As we all know, ～
- Like I said, ～
- Research says that ～
R: And our last few,
- I just overheard that ～
- Rumor has it that ～
- It is rumored that ～
- Word on the street is that ～
(10:05)
R: As we all know, you guys were wonderful today.
D: I can't speak for everyone, but I think you did a great job.
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(14:25)
O: Personally, I think Radio Eikaiwa is the best English learning program there is.
D: Word on the street is it's getting better every month.
R: Well, according to me, listening to Radio Eikaiwa every day may have some health benefits.
O: Really?
R: I mean, to the best of my knowledge.
(best of my knowledge = 私の知る限りでは)
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 238 Wednesday, March 27
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R: Akino Roza desu.
D: And I'm David Evans.
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◆ Typical Expressions / Practice
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D: OK, everyone, today's practice is short and sweet. Let's practice saying "thank you." It's low risk, high return. Let's jump in.
- Thank you so much.
- Thanks.
- Thanks a lot.
- Thanks a million.
- I can't thank you enough.
R: Let's continue.
- I'm very grateful for that.
- I appreciate that.
- I appreciate it.
- I appreciate your offer.
- I appreciate your help.
- Much appreciated.
D: OK, let's wrap it up with a few more.
- I'd really appreciate it.
- I would really appreciate it.
(10:09)
R: You know, I really appreciate how much effort you put into this practice. Thanks guys.
D: Very nice job.
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(14:38)
O: Thank you for listening.
R: We appreciate you all.
D: Thank you all so much for listening.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 239 Thursday, March 28
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R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza.
D: And I'm David Evans.
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(8:31)
D: OK, everyone, it's time for today's practice, and we're saying "goodbye." So, let's practice, and hopefully, you won't have to use them too frequently.
R: All right, everyone, be sure to memorize these so well that you don't even have to think about them. Let's get started.
D: Here's our first.
- See you.
- See you later.
- Take care.
- Take care of yourself.
- Good-bye.
- Bye.
- Cheers.
R: OK, let's do a couple of more. These are a bit long but do your best.
- From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything. See you later.
And one more,
- It's been an honor and a pleasure to work with you. Take care.
Let's try that one more time.
- It's been an honor and a pleasure to work with you. Take care.
(9:47)
D: Oh, you did such a good job. I know it's time to say goodbye soon, but I just can't. I'm not ready.
R: It's been an honor and a pleasure to teach you all. Take care and great job.
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(14:38)
R: Words cannot express how thankful I am for having you guys.
D: It's been an honor and a pleasure to practice with you.
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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 240 Friday, March 29
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(0:17)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza. Welcome to Friday's review.
D: And I'm David Evans. Let's enjoy today's review as much as ever.
(14:38)
R: Thank you all so much for joining us this year. We'll be having even more fun next year.
D: Thank you all so much. See you again next year.
All: See you later.
