ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（128）10月11日(水)
emphatic 勢いのある, 語気の強い
Come on! Stop being such a grouch. 不平, 不満
=> stop complaining = grouching
Come with me to the party. You'll love it.
You just joined this program six months ago and now you are going to quit?
There's no way I'd leave this program. I love it.
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Oh, I didn't understand the joke.
I didn't say a joke.
It's nice to play among the satrts with you you guys.
Let's get started.
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Are you serious?
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Commander, why do I have to fly to the moon? Are you serious?
Actually, I'm not. It was a joke.
A joke?
Yes. You seemed a bit down Akira. I wanted to make you smile.
Oh, I didn't understand the joke. So let me get this straight. I can fly directly back to Earth?
Yes, Akira.
You're serious this time.
Yes, I am.
What a relief! I'm finally leaving Mars. Thank goodness!
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- You seemed a bit down.
- let me get this straight.
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Are you serious?
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Alright, it's time for today's practice. These phrases are emphatic. 勢いのある, 語気の強い There's a lot of emotions in these phrasesand and if you pay attention, it sounds very similar between English and Japanese. Because the emotion comes through so clearly. Have a listen, Okay?
That's a great point David. Let's begin.
You must be joking.
You've got to be kidding. * have got to = have to
No way!
Don't give me that.
Come on!
What are you talking about?
Did you hear my emphasis on the talking? Let's try that one more time.
It's the end of the practice? You've got to be kidding! Great work everyone.
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- Are you serious? You just joined the gym last month and now you're going to quit ?
- No way. I am not going in there. I saw a spider. I hate spiders.
- Come on! Stop being such a grouch. 不平, 不満
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grouch [ɡraʊʧ]
*=> stop complaining = grouching
- Come with me to the party. You'll love it.
* come => party の話をしていて、そこに近づく動き
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Hey, david, are you serious? You just joined this program six months ago and now you are going to quit?
Whoa, whoa, no way! I'm not going anywhere. There's no way I'd leave this program. I love it.
---ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（127）10月10日(火)
dial back ほどほどにする・控えめにする
-To lessen something, especially in intensity or frequency.
I completely disagree. I think yakiniku is the best to have for lunch.
That’s not how I see it. Accepting your limitations is a sign of maturity, not weakness.
--- It’s great to hear you’re feeling better, sensei.
I completely disagree.
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Jonas, I'm afraid you have not achieved all your work goals.
Which goals?
You were supposed to attend some educational work shops but you haven't.
That's true.
And there have been some complaints about your chatting in the office.
Chatting? I don't chat so much...
You do Jonas.
I completely disagree. That's not how I see it. I am building connections with co-workers.
People are busy and need to concentrate.
I see.
I'll dial it back them.
---Grammar and Vocabulary
- I’m afraid you have not achieved all your work goals.
- You were supposed to attend some educational workshops.
---Typical Expressions
I completely disagree.
---PRACTICE
All right, everyone. It’s time for today’s practice. Today’s phrases are important for many reasons. But the big one is this. It’s okay to say that you don’t agree with someone’s idea. In English, we use phrases like this quite frequently. However, the key point here is your intonation. Please pay careful attention to the way Rosa and I say these phrases and practice that as well. Okay?
Here we go!
I can’t agree.
That’s not true.
Let’s continue.
That’s not how I see it.
That’s not the way I see it.
I don’t see it that way.
I don’t feel that way at all.
All right. Let’s keep moving.
I can’t go along with you on that. *Along は細長いものに沿った位置動き
That’s not something I can agree on.
That’s not my take on it. *take 見解・見方
Okay. Let’s do the last two.
We’ll have to agree to disagree.
Let’s agree to disagree.
Great work, today. Yeah, great job!
ーーーーTypical Expressions in Action
- I can’t go along with you on that. To me, hiding the truth from someone is the same as lying to them.
- That’s not how I see it. Accepting your limitations is a sign of maturity, not weakness.
Sushi is the best for lunch.
I completely disagree. I think yakiniku is the best to have for lunch.
Hmm. Okay, Let’s agree to disagree.
Well, okay. Where are wo gonna go for lunch, guys?
ーーーーラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（126）10月9日(月)
did you tell him he was being too strict on himself? <= strict with myself
I agree with most of what you're saying.
I agree with the main thrust of your opinion. *main thrust
I agree with the gist of your idea. *gist 要点
I agree with you up to a point.
That might be doable.
That may have a point.
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I suppose you have a point there.
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Dr. Stein, why did you create me and Franky?
Wow. What a question and out of the blue.
Is is such a difficult question?
Oh... what I meant was I wasn't expecting you to ask such a thing.
Why not?
Because it's so human.
Didn't you want Franky and me to be like humans?
I suppose you have a point there.
So what is the answer?
Why? Maybe because I wanted a family.
I see. Thank you Dr. Stein.
ーーーGrammar and Vocabulary
- What a question!
- I wasn't expecting you to ask such a thing.
ーーーTypical Expressions
I suppose you have a point there.
ーーーPRACTICE
I'm sure all of us at some point have had this experience where we agree with something, but not a hundread percent. It's important in cases like this to use you intonation to indicate that you are not in a hundred percent agreement.
Great point. So try to do your best in our practice.
I think I agree with ...
I agree with most of what you're saying.
I agree with the main thrust of your opinion. *main thrust
I agree with the gist of your idea. *gist 要点
I agree with you up to a point.
You are probably right.
Let's try with a little more uncertainty.
Did you notice the difference between the first time and the second time? David raised the "right" at the end to give it a little bit more uncertainty.
You could be right.
That could work.
That could be an option.
That might be doable.
That may have a point.
Great work, guys. Rosa, what do you say we do these two hundred times instead of one hundred? - Oh, yeah. That could work but I don't think we have enough time... - Oh man....
---Typical Expressions in Action
- I suppose you are right. Maybe I've been too strict with the kids.
- You are probably right. Maybe swiching jobs so soon isn't such a good idea.
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I suppose you are right. Maybe I'm being too strict with myself.
David, did you tell him he was being too strikt on himself?
I was just practicing.
---ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（125）
10月6日(金)
I woul have if I could, but I have a dentist appointment.
probably about the same for me.
I can actually be quite relaxing as long as they don't do ultrasonic cleaning.
That means it's time to review. Alright everyone, let's go!
What does Cynthia want Billto do?
Listen to more disco songs.
Let her wite a song.
Make heavy metal songs.
fan base
remind you of + the good old days
There's no need to rush things.
if you say so
What will Aoi do next Saturday?
Go to the sports festival.
Go shopping.
Make a Holloween constume.
is having its sport festival
niece
Which of the following is not true?
Rintaro is learning new things.
The woman knows everyone in the office.
Both of them are newcomers.
busy learning new things
exercise
being the new kid on the block
What does the woman think?
Talking loudly on the phone is not appropriate.
She can't agreee with Gary.
She wants him to get ther things.
I've had it.
couldn't stand ...
on the business call
bother some people
dorm
let me get my things
---say it in English
-Why don't we go shopping at the mall after work?
I'm sorry. I woul have if I could, but I have a dentist appointment. So I can't How about tomorrow?
I can't stand no-show customers.
- Oh, you can say that again. In that case, there's no way for us to fill up the table. Making a phone call to cancell the reservation ahead of time isn't so difficult, is it?
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Hey guys, how oftern do you do to the dentist?
Well, I'd say once every six months or so. - Good. How about you Rosa?
Yeah, probably about the same for me. I can actually be quite relaxing as long as they don't do ultrasonic cleaning.
---ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（124）10月5日(木)
Touche[tuʃ]
nuisance[ˈnusəns] やっかいなもの, 不快なもの
I've had it.
I guess it doesn't bother some people. に迷惑をかける
dorm
Absolutely. I hate when people cruise in the passing lane. 追い越車線
cruise ゆっくり車を走行する
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Gery, where are you going?
I'm going home. I've had it.
What happened?
I couldn't stand the guy who was sitting next to us.
The one on his phone?
Yes, he was on a business call talking loudly. That's not okay.
I couldn't agree more. I guess it doesn't bother some people.
And I don't feel like complaining to the staff.
Well, someone else probably will.
I will go back to the dorm with you. Let me get my things.
ーーーGrammar and Vocabulary
- I couldn’t stand the guy who was sitting next to us.
- Let me get my things.
ーーーTypical Expressions
I couldn’t agree more. => 大賛成
ーーーPRACTICE
Okay, everyone. It’s time to practice. One of the best learning methods is to have fun while you learn. So today I want you guys to have fun while you practice.
I couldn’t agree more, Rosa. Are you ready to start? -Yeah. Let’s go.
Okay, here we go!
I agree completely.
I agree entirely.
I agree totally.
I’m all for that.
Continuing on.
This is the best learning method.
-Absolutely.
-100%.
-That’s for sure.
-You’ve got that right.
Let’s continue.
This lecture is so boring.
-You can say that again.
And our last set.
-Hey, don’t complain. Coming here was your idea.
-Touche.
Wow! That was so good, everyone. You can say that again, David. Absolutely.
---Typical Expressions in Action
- I couldn’t agree more. Money is not everything.
- Absolutely. I hate when people cruise in the passing lane.
- You can say that again. Talking loudly on the phone in a public place is a nuisance.
Hey, guys. Ours is the best learning methods, right?
You can say that again.
I couldn’t agree more.
---ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（122）10月3日(火)
soften the blow.
The topic for today is turning someone down or turning down a request.
Excuse me, but can we swap seats?
- Sorry. I need the aisle seat because my legs are so long.
May I leave work early?
– I’m afraid I can’t let you. We’re short-staffed today.
I could drive you, though. Does that work?
---Ready for today’s lesson. - Let’s get ready to go!
I’m sorry, Id love to go, but I’m busy on Saturday.
OK. Lengi. That's all for today. We can study lesson five next time.
Thanks. Aoi.
Oh, I wanted to ask you something.
Sure. What's up?
Our school's having its sports festival nex Satarday. I'm running. You wanna come?
I’m sorry, I'd love to go, but I’m busy on Saturday.
Oh, do you have to work?
No. My niece wants to go shopping.
Your niece? How old is she?
10. She wants to buy Halloween costume.
Okay. That's cool.
---Grammar and Vocabulary
- I wanted to ask you something.
*Want / promise / plan / decide ～したい これから～したい - Our school is having its sports festival next Saturday.
---Typical Expressions
I’m sorry, I'd love to go, but I’m busy on Saturday.
---PRACTICE
Okay everyone. It’s time for today’s practice. The topic for today is turning someone down or turning down a request. Now you could just say, “no.” Could you give me a ride? No. But the shock of that is very strong. So we use these phrases to soften the blow.
All right, everyone. Here we go.
Can you give me a ride?
– Sorry, I can’t. My car broke down.
May I leave work early?
– I’m afraid I can’t let you. We’re short-staffed today.
All right. Here’s one more. It’s a long one. So get ready.
Why don’t we go for a drink after work?
– I’m sorry. I wish I could, but I have to submit an important report tomorrow morning, so I can’t. How about tomorrow?
I wish I could (go for a drink after work). 行けたらいいのに
I would if I could. できればそうするのに
Great job, everyone. You were excellent!
---Typical Expressions in Action
- Excuse me, but can we swap seats?
- Sorry. I need the aisle seat because my legs are so long. - Can I borrow your car for the afternoon?
-I’m sorry, I can’t let you. It’s actually my parents’ car. I could drive you, though. Does that work?
So, David. You don’t like window seats, right?
Well, I like window seats. But I can’t use them. My legs are one meter long. I need the aisle seat.
So you’re proud of those leges.
I guess you could say that.
---ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（121）10月2日(月)
There's no need to rush things.
Let’s do our best this month as well.
And I’m David Evans. Let’s enjoy the month of October together.
Sounds good.
So, Cynthia, you really don't like my disco songs?
Personally I like them. But I'm thinking about our fan base.
Don't my songs remind you of the good old days?
Well, that was a different era bill. There's no need to rush things.
You can write more music.
Sounds good. I can go with our usual heay metal style. I shouldn't be a problem.
Thanks Bill. Trust me. That's what our fans want. If you say so.
I do.
---Grammar and Vocabulary
- Don’t my songs remind you of the good old days?
*remind someone of ～ 人に～を思い出させる - That’s what our fans want.
---Typical Expressions
Sounds good.
---PRACTICE
All right, everyone. It’s time for today’s practice. The focus for today is on your response. There are so many options to choose from. But don’t feel stressed. You can find the one that works for you best. Mix and match. Try them all. See which one you like. -Great advice, David. -All right. Here’s our first.
Why don’t we go shopping after work?
-Okay.
Sure.
Sure thing.
Yeah.
That works for me.
Works for me.
Yeah, let’s do that.
Okay. Let’s continue.
Can you give me a ride?
-No problem.
No problem at all.
No trouble at all.
Okay.
Sure.
Sure thing.
Of course.
Certainly.
Gladly.
I’d be happy to.
All right. Doing great so far. Let’s keep going.
I’ll pick you up around three. Sound good?
-No problem.
No problem at all.
Okay.
Sure.
Sure thing.
That’s fine with me.
Fine with me.
That’ll be fine.
That should be fine.
Should be fine.
That should be no problem.
Should be no problem.
That shouldn’t be a problem.
Shouldn’t be a problem.
How did you do, everyone?
Phew! That’s quite a few to go through. How did you do? -Great job!
---Typical Expressions in Action
- We’re meeting at the location? Sounds good!
- You need a ride to the station? No problem. I have nothing to do now.
Hey, guys. Why don’t we go shopping after work?
Wooo! What are you looking to buy? -Ah, ice cream.
Well, if we’re gonna get ice cream, can I get chocolate chip mint, too?
Well, I guess we’re having ice cream.