ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（224）
3月2日(木)
Just finishing slurping my noodle.
Well that's normal in Japan. It's normal on Radio Eikaiwa.
You can't order unless you buy a ticket first.
I'm a vegan from a planet Vega six.
I've heard you serve Vega ramen here.
Yes, but it's pronouced vegan.
Oh sorry.
No problem. Anyway you can't order unless you buy a ticket first.
OK. What do you recomend?
The French onion soup ramen is popular.
Sounds good. I'll ordre that.
Can I slurped my noodles?
Yes, that's normal here.
Great. We also have that custom on Vegan.
It's pronouced vegan.
They are called morning set.
pronounce A B (AをBと発音する）
Can I slurp my noodles?
You can't order unless you buy a ticket first.
unless => less (little) >条件に足りない・満たさない限り 範囲設定
Unless you wear a jacket and tie, you cannot enter this hotel.
Let's meet outside the entrance unless it's raining.
I'll be surprised if you don't pass the exam.
Hurry up, or / orelse we'll miss the last train.
You'd better start right now, otherwise you'll never finish in time.
Practice: Today let's focus on ways to express negative conditions. Like, if not or unless, orelse, otherwise. OK. Let's go.
Unless you wear a jacket and tie, you cannot enter this hotel.
-This's hapened to me a few times.
Unless you speak fluent English, you can't get a job here.
I have no energy, if I don't eat a good breakfast.
What did you eat for breakfast today?
I'm rather boring because I have alomost the same thing everyday. I have cereal with banana, strawberries, and blueberries. Here you go.
Luxurious, isn't it?
I don't usually eat breakfast. Today I had a light smoothie.
What about you?
Egg salad sandwich.
cerial <> serial
すする slurp
ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（223）
3月1日(水)
Absolutely nothing to add to that. Let’s get started.
If you carry on like this, the band could break up.
Derek, how are you feeling?
Hi, Cynthia. I’m good. I’m getting tired of the hospital food, though.
Yeah, but it’s healthy. You look good.
Thanks. The doctors say I’ll be able to leave the hospital next week.
Good. You know we had to cancel the Japan tour.
< had(have) to ～する強い必要性があった
Yes, Bill told me. I’m really sorry about that.
Derek, you have to be more careful.
If you carry on like this, the band could break up.
I understand.
Grammar and Vocabulary
I’m getting tired of the hospital food, though.
I = tired of the hospital food > get 動き
The doctors says I’ll be able to leave the hospital next week.
Will + be able to > Be able to は「～する能力がある」事実
Feel English
If you carry on like this, the band could break up.
If you don’t study seriously, you’ll fail the exam.
If we don’t book the flights soon, there’ll be no seats left.
If I catch you sleeping on the job again, I’ll fire you.
If you stop smoking, you’ll be healthier.
If you listen to Radio Eikaiwa, your English will improve.
What if we take Johnnie to a theme park for his birthday?
What if ～? ～したらどうでしょう=>「提案」
PRACTICE
Today, let’s look at the variety of uses of “if” clauses. They can be used to express different levels of pressure. They can be used to give advice and also to make suggestions. So, it’s really useful to practice these. Let’s begin.
This is an example of light pressure. And one more example of light pressure.
Okay. Now let’s give some advice. - And one more which we use a lot.
And our last example.
What if we wrap this up, Roza?
I think it’s a marvelous idea!
Expressions in Action
If you stay out late, your parents will be angry.
If you keep misbehaving in class, you will be suspected.
If you practice in front of a mirror, you will improve your presentation skills.
Hey, Chris. -Hm Hmm.
What do you mean exactly when you say, “If you practice in front of a mirror, you will improve your presentation skills” ?
Well, you know, facial expressions and gestures are very important when it comes to making good presentations. So a mirror can help you check these and make you look less robotic. -Ah huh.
But sensei, be careful. If you practice in front of a mirror, you might break the mirror. -Ah, yes. The mirror will be impressed.
ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（222）
2月28日(火)
Roza. Can I ask you something?
Sure. Go ahead. I hope I can answer.
Hmm. Just practicing.
Me too.
He moved to the UK with his wife to get a better job.
Sheena, can I ask you something?
Sure, go ahead. I hope I can answer.
What’s going on with Raj in our Mumbai office? I hope he’s okay.
*go その事態が進んでいく+ on 進み続けている
Oh, he’s fine, but I forgot to tell you. He left the company.
Raj left? Why?
He moved to the UK with his wife to get a better job.
Oh no! I wanted to email him so I could ask for his help again.
What’s going on with our textbook? Nothing special, well apart from the fact that it’s getting better and better.
Grammar and Vocabulary
Can I ask you something?
ask + you + something ～に…をあげる・くれる を意味する形
I hope I can answer.
Feel English
He moved to the UK with his wife to get a better job.
I went to the shop to buy a phone.
I went to the shop to check out my favorite band’s new album.
I went to the shop to return my purchase.
We checked in early in order to /so as to get good seats.
<> in order not to ...
I wanted to email him so I could ask for his help again.
The purpose of this study is to ～
I’m studying English for the purpose of traveling around the world.
PRACTICE
Today let’s focus on phrases that express the aim or purpose of something.
And remember. Think in English in order to make the most of your practice.
Good point! Here we go.
I went to the shop to buy a phone.
So, here just the simple to-infinitive expresses the purpose. Try another one.
Let’s continue. We checked in early in order to get good seats. And let’s try one more variation of this. We checked in early so as to get good seats.
Hmm that’s a good end.
Expressions in Action
I went to karaoke to get rid of some stress.
I have two part-time jobs so that I can save enough money to travel around Europe this summer.
Hey, guys. What do you do to get rid of your stress?
Well, two things help me. One is sport and the other is cooking. Roza?
Well, one thing that always brings my mood up is delicious sushi.
ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（221）
2月27日(月)
Are you from Oxford?
Am I from Oxford? No. I just went to university there. I'm from Liverpool. Way up in the North.
He grew up to be a famous scientist.
Grand pa, so many kings and famous people are buried here.>bury-buried
That's rigth, Roxy. Westminster Abbey is well know for that.
Oh look! Gran pa. This is where professor Mr. Hopkins is buried.
Yes, he lived close to me in Oxford when I was a boy.
He grew up to be a famous scientist.
He eventually changed the way you see the universe.
He was from Oxford? > be from の出身
Yes, but some people don't realise he was British, because they remember only his computer voice.
Oh, I see.
abby 大修道院
This is where professor Mr. Hopkins is buried.
< Where is Mr. Hopkins buried?
He eventually changed the way you see the universe.
Feel English
He grew up to be a famous scientist.
> grew up + to be a... << so, and...
I rushed to the station only to find the last train had already left.
> only to ... 結局～する
<< only to + discover, realise, learn
He left England never to return.
> never to .. そして～することはなかった
He eventually chaged the way we see the universe.
Finally I managed to get in an appointment with the specialist.
At last I managed to get in an appointment with the specialist.
Today, let's look at the way to express results, such as to infinitive or words like eventually, finally, at last.
get in
To manage to do something within a specific time frame.
To enter, reach, or attain a particular state or condition.
Expression in actions
I went to the art gallery only to find that was closed for the day. < gallery
Many luxury cars are stolen never to be seen again. < luxury [ˈlʌɡʒəri]
After three attempts, he finally past the driver's license.
I've never had my car stolen.
Who are known be interested in steeling your car? It's a wreck.
ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（219）
2月23日(木)
You know, I’ve often wondered how long will it take to appreciate sensei’s openings. At least 2 months.
As a result, we have to cancel the tour.
Bill, do you have a minute?
Sure, Cynthia. I was just practicing for the upcoming tour.
>upcoming - Basically this is coming up, isn't it?
Actually, that’s what I need to talk to you about.
What about the tour?
It’s Derek. He broke his leg.
What? How?
He broke it while skiing with Doris. He’s in the hospital now.
How long will it take to heal?
At least two months. As a result, we have to cancel the tour.
I can’t believe this!
Grammar and Vocabulary
That’s what I need to talk to you about.
He broke it while skiing with Doris.
> while / while 状況が同時に起こっている
Feel English
As a result, we have to cancel the tour.
as イコール/結果として<< so, and
As a result of hours of practice, her dance performance was magnificent.
If you go on like this, there’ll be serious consequence.
He didn’t study at all, and consequently he failed the exam.
He started from nothing and ended up a billionaire.
After backpacking for two years, I ended up teaching English in Japan.
end up ... ing / noun
PRACTICE Today’s we’re concentrating on phrases related to consequences. Consequences literally means something that follows. So you do something and something follows. So let’s begin with that phrase “as a result.”
As a result of hours of practice, her dance performance was magnificent.
She does hours of practice what follows, great improvement in her dance performance. Let’s try that once more together.
Let’s continue to consequences. If you go on like this, there’ll be serious consequence. One more time. If you go on like this, there’ll be serious consequence.
Okay, and the final phrase. It’s a very useful verb “end up.” So keep practicing and you get used to it. Here’s a couple of examples.
You know I think these sentences might have been a bit difficult and long, but our listeners ended up doing great, didn’t they? They did wonderfully.
Expressions in Action
As a result of lack of information, they made many mistakes.
If you’re not careful, you’ll end up penniless.
You know what. The other way, I was driving following the car navi but ended up in the middle of nowhere.
Well, actually every time I choose to use the car navi, it takes me on the longest route possible.
seal the deal
契約をまとめる => seal / clinch / close + a deal
as with ... ～のように、～と同様に
free-range egg 放し飼い卵
You of all people... あなたこそが