ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（230）3月10日(金)
It’s your favorite time. So, let’s get started.
Which of the following is true?
Kyoto is Frankie and Gennie’s home town.
Frankie won’t come back to Gennie.
Frankie and Gennie love each other.
Who is Aoi?
Renji's school teacher.
Renji's mom's friend.
A home tutor.
do it by yourself
whether you need or not,
prefer ...
What did Doug do yesterday?
He wend sun bathing.
He volunteered at a local event.
He attended a lecture on communication.
life is much slower here
got a nice sun tan
only a few people came
Nevertheless,
All the same,
What does Sally need to do?
To win another prize.
To do more paintings.
To take a break.
no matter what I do,
your standards have changed,
take a break from
then
Say it in English
I don’t care about money. I’m going to marry her. Love is everything, right?
- Well, of course you can get married even if you have no money. But what are you going to live on? Whether you like it or not, money is important.
I’ll be back in a couple of hours.
- Okay. Oh, and we’re running out of milk. So please get some on your way home. And remember to carry some cash in case they don’t accept credit cards.
Hey, guys. Do you carry cash?
Well, I know there are so many cashless ways of paying these days. But I’m old-fashioned. So I always carry cash. - Hmm hm.
Ah, I actually don’t usually carry that much cash. Maybe just a little bit. What about you, sensei?
Well, I don’t carry cash at all. People buy me everything. - Lucky guy!
ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（229）3月9日(木)
That’s good news.What is?Ah just practicing.Ah…
No matter what I do, I’m not satisfied with the result.
Bob, after I won that art prize, something happened.
What happened?
I can’t create any good paintings.
No matter what I do, I’m not satisfied with the result.
Sally, the problem is not with your paintings.
What’s the problem, then?
Your standards have changed. You expect more from yourself. That’s good news.
So, what should I do, Bob?
I suggest taking a break from painting for a while.< suggest 気楽な提案
Then you can start afresh. > 新たに始める afresh
Okay.
Grammar and Vocabulary
I’m not satisfied with the result.
=>With は一緒・結果と「一緒」にいて
The problem is not with your paintings.
What’s the problem, then?
=>Thenのイメージ「視線を移す」
=>Then you can start afresh.
Feel English
No matter what I do, I’m not satisfied with the result.
no matter >重要ではない・関係がない＋what I do
何をしようが＋関係がない=何をしようとも
＝＞＞それでもなお「変わらない」
No matter where you go, I’ll follow you. > Wherever
No matter when you want to start, I’ll be ready. > Whenever
No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t solve the problem.> however hard,
No matter who you choose to marry, I’ll support you. > Whoever
Whatever I do, I’m not satisfied with the result.
＞ever = at any time いつの時点をとっても ＜ 選択の幅を最大限に
PRACTICE
Today we’re going to focus on the very useful expression, “no matter.” It’s so useful because it can be used in many combinations. No matter what, when, where, why, who, how. And alongside “no matter,” we can also use “what” with all the same combinations. Let’s try these together when they express that something is true regardless of the situation. Here we go.
Now both of these patterns have the same nuance. Let’s try one more time.
Whatever I do, I’m not satisfied with the result.
Expressions in Action
I’ll follow my dreams no matter what people might say.
There’s no way I would go out with him, no matter how rich he is.
Nobody is allowed to enter, no matter who they are.
Hey, guys. What are your dreams?
Well, despite my age, I still have dreams. I’ve been to over 70 countries in this beautiful world of ours. And I want to reach 100. That’s my dream.
Well, one of my dreams is to own my own horse.
What about you, sensei?
ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（228）3月8日(水)
Good luck, guys. You’ll need it, today’s lesson. Just kidding.
Roza, no, no, no. Our programs are never boring. Don’t you agree? - Right!
Life is much slower here. Nevertheless, it’s never boring.
Shiho, I’m really enjoying living on this island.>Island にはOn
Me, too, Doug. Life is much slower here. Nevertheless, it’s never boring.
The sun is much stronger here.
Right, you’ve got a nice suntan now.
I spent a lot of time outdoors at a volunteer event yesterday. >outdoors 外で
How was it?
Well, only a few people came. > only a few ほんの僅かの
All the same, it was a successful event.
It’s wonderful that you’re contributing to the local community.
Thanks.
Grammar and Vocabulary
Life is much slower here.
比較級の強調>very,so など単純な強意副詞は使えず＞2者の「差」が大きい
It’s wonderful that you’re contributing to the local community.
Feel English
Life is much slower here. Nevertheless, it’s never boring.
nevertheless それでも・にもかかわらず（譲歩）> never まったく＋ the less
=>nonetheless
Only a few people came. All the same, it was a successful event.
> all the same, にもかかわらず、それでも、
I treat my wife like a princess. Still, she’s not satisfied.
He’s still an excellent tennis player despite his age.
＞despite 前置詞 = in spite of
I’m happy you got a new job. Even so, I’m sad to see you leave the company.
PRACTICE
Today, let’s look at several expressions that you can use to say that the situation just mentioned doesn’t change the original situation. Here we go.
... All the same,... So there’s no change, okay?
Great. Some of these are a little bit difficult but even so we are sure you’ve done a great job. That’s right. You guys were excellent.
Expressions in Action
My mom was not feeling well at all. Nevertheless, she made dinner for all of us.
The movie became a box-office hit despite getting terrible reviews.
I know it’s ridiculously expensive. Still, I’m going to buy it.
box-office
ヒット作、大当たり
box officeA booth, as in a theater or stadium, where tickets are sold.
Hey, Chris. You are still an excellent tennis player despite your age, right?
Well, I’m nowhere near as good as I was in my 20’s. But I still enjoy playing a lot and have a reasonably good level.
Hey, sensei. You still act like a 10-year-old despite your age, huh?
ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（227）3月7日(火)
I don't care if you prefer a mail.
Renji, your last grade report was disappointing.
I know mom. I need to study harder.
That's obvious but you can't do it by yourself.
What do you mean?
I've decided to get a home tutor for you.
I don't need a tutor.
Whether you need or not, she's coming here on Sunday.
A female tutor? I prefer a male.
I don't care if you prefer a male.
Aoi is coming.
Aoi?
That's her name.
Your last grate report was disappointing.
dissapoint => がっかりさせる＞ disappointing がっかりさせるような adj
I've decided to get a home tutor for you.
have decided + to ....
Feel English
I don't care if you prefer a mail.
if / although / though
I don't care if you love someone else.
I don't care if you have no money.
I don't care if you can't speak Japanese.
I don't care even if you have no money. <even if 極論
(whethere you は省略可能）
Whether you need or not, she's coming here on Sunday.
Whether you like it or not, she's coming here on Sunday.
Whether you believe it or not, she's coming here on Sunday.
Let's practice some expressions of 譲歩 where the situation remains the same.
I don't care (if ...) therefore, the situation will remain the same. Nothing will stop it.
I don't care if I have to stay up all night.
I'm going to finish this report by tomorrow morning.
I will marry Tim even if my parents hate him.
I'm going to promote Fiona whether you agree or not.
I'm going for lunch whether you agree or not.
I agree as long as it's your treat!
ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（226）
3月6日(月)
I'm so excited about being here.
Let's take an umbrella in case it rains.
I'm so excited about being here, Kyoto.
Me too. It's so different from our hometown.
Yes. Oh, it's getting cloudy. > it = cloudy => be getting + get cloudy
Let's take an umbrella in case it rains.
Franky, I have to tell you something. = tell + you + something
Please go ahdead.
I was worried you wouldn't come back to me.
There's nothing to worry about.
I will love you as long as we live.
Suppose we live forever. Then what?
Then I will love you forever.
I'm so excited about being here, Kyoto.
excited 人の感情 わくわくする=> excite わくわくさせる
worried も同じ
There's nothing to worry about.
nothing + to ... / worry about < worry 心配させる
Let's take an umbrella in case it rains.
case 場合
in case の場合 「～といけないから・そうした場合に備えて」
in case 不都合な場合
I bring some cash in case they don't accept credit card.
I'll take my passport just in case.
as long as ～する限りは(するあいだは）
As long as you agreed to follow the rules, you can join our club.
Let's suppose + that / Suppose + that=> と仮定してみよう(土台とする）
Suppose we live forever. - Then I love you forever.
=> assume that / Let's assume that...（受け入れる）
Practice：In case/ Just in case / as long as/ suppose
These are very useful phrases related to conditions. So let's practice them together right now.
I think you'll continue a good job forever.
Take enough water in case you get caught in traffic.
You probably won't need it but take your seal just in case. > seal 印鑑
As long as you are by my side, everything'll be fine.
Rosa, suppose we'll live forever. Then what?
Then we'll be doing Rajio-Eikaiwa together forever.
As long as we are by your side, everything will be fine.
No thank you....
ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（225）3月3日(金)
Let’s give it everything we’ve got for this review this week.
Why is Westminster Abbey well known?
Because many famous people are buried there.
Because Professor Hawking built it.
Because it is part of Oxford University.
he grew up to be a famous ....
Which of the following is true about Raj?
He was fired.
He started living in the U.K.
He asked Sheena to help.
to get a better job
ask for his help
Whose fault was it that the Japan tour was canceled?
Derek’s fault.
Cynthia’s fault.
Bill’s fault.
get tired of ...
What do customers need to do at the ramen shop?
Recommend a French onion soup.
Buy a ticket.
Slurp noodles.
vegan
on Vega
slurp
I’m so sorry. Some urgent matter came up, and I couldn’t …
>What on earth were you doing?
Don’t you understand how I felt sitting at the dinner table alone?
I’m warning you. If you do this again, I’ll break up with you!
I’d like to see Professor McVay today.
>Thank you for your call, but you can’t see Professor McVay unless you have an appointment. Let me see. How about next Thursday at 10 a.m. ?
Hey, guys. Haver you ever stood someone up?
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