ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（157）11月28日(火)
Ready for today’s lesson? And I’m David Evans. Let’s get ready to go.
throughly
[ˈθruli]
you spelled this word wrong.
I could do it with my eys close.
Consider it done.
任せてください・お安い御用です
And see if you discover something new.
That’s as easy as pie.
It’s a no-brainer. 頭を使わなくてもできる
It’s a cinch. ちょろい/極端に簡単なこと
cinch
[sɪnʧ]
Learning this software is as easy as pie. You’ll be a pro in no time.
Flipping omelets is my specialty. I could do it with my eyes closed.
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Consider it done.
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So, Renji, did you finish all your English homework?
Yeah, it was so easy. I could do it with my eys close.
Let me check it. You made a few mistake, Renji.
What? Where?
Number two and nunber seven.
Look, you use the wrong tense and you spelled this word wrong.
Oh, right. Those were just careless mistakes.
Exactly. Careless mistakes can cause you problems on tests.
Check you answers throughly next time.
Consider it done.
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throughly
[ˈθruli]
Could you pronounce you know this word?
Sure. Thoroughly.
Thoroughly.
---Grammar and Vocabulary
- I could do it with my eyes closed.
- Careless mistakes can cause you problems on tests.
Can -> 潜在 -> 可能性
---Typical Expressions
Consider it done.
任せてください・お安い御用です
PRACTICE
Okay, everyone. It’s time to practice.
Now today I want you to do it with your eyes closed.
That’s right. Even if you have a textbook, try to practice with your eyes closed.
And see if you discover something new.
All right. Let’s get to it.
I could do it with my eyes closed.
I could do it blindfolded. 目隠しをされても
I could do it with one hand tied behind my back.
I could do it with both hands tied behind my back.
Great. Let’s continue.
That’s easy.
That’s as easy as pie.
That’s a piece of cake.
Okay. Keep it up. Here we go!
It’s a no-brainer. 頭を使わなくてもできる
It’s a cinch. ちょろい/極端に簡単なこと
Great job, everyone. Was it as easy as pie?
Uhh. Now you got me hungry.
Yeah! I want some cake too. Hm hmm. Great job, everyone.
---Typical Expressions in Action
- Your suggestion is easy to implement. Consider it done.
- Learning this software is as easy as pie. You’ll be a pro in no time.
- Flipping omelets is my specialty. I could do it with my eyes closed.
Sensei. Can you open this bottle?
I could do it with my eyes closed.
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ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（156） 11月27日(月)
It’s a breeze to do that. たやすい事
It’s an ordeal to do that.
That is a hard nut to crack.
That is no walk in the park.
The roads are confusing, so it’s easy to get lost.
right about that
page turner = an exciting book.
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Are you reading a book?
No, I’m playing a video game on the phone.
Let’s get ready for today’s lesson. It’s a real page turner.
It’s hard to find time to read books.
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Helen, are you checking social media?
No. I'm reading a book.
Oh, I though you liked reading paper books, not e-books.
Usually I do, but this time I'm reading piece by Tolstoy. It's over a thousand pages.
It's a massive book.
I tried reading it once but gave up.
Well, it does take time.
It's hard to find time to read books.
For me, finding time is quite easy. The hard part is finding the right book.
Good point.
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Grammar and Vocabulary
- I tried reading it once but gave up.
-ing 形には「実際にやっている」がイメージ
Try ing 実際にちょっとやってみる
-> I tried to read it, but I had no time.
toこれからする のnuanceが
Try to は これからしようと試みる
- It does take time.
I love him.
I do love him.
I loved him.
I did love him.
---Typical Expressions
It’s hard to find time to read books.
PRACTICE
All right, everyone. It’s time for today’s practice. In English, remember we want to say the important word as quickly as we can. It’s easy. It’s tough. It’s difficult. And after that we explain. So let’s PRACTICE that pattern today.
All right. Let’s start.
Here we go.
It’s easy to do that.
It’s tough to do that.
It’s difficult to do that.
Let’s continue.
It’s a breeze to do that. たやすい事
It’s an ordeal to do that.
It’s a struggle to do that.
It’s rough to do that.
All right. Keep up the pace.
My boss is hard to satisfy.
My boss is tough to satisfy.
My boss is easy to satisfy.
And our last few. Stay with the rhythm.
That is a hard nut to crack.
That is a tough one.
That is no walk in the park.
That is no easy task.
That is no easy thing.
Well, guys. You did so great. You made it look easy.
Great work, everyone.
---Typical Expressions in Action
- He lectures are really hard to follow.
- Be careful driving over there. The roads are confusing, so it’s easy to get lost.
- It was no walk in the park, but I was able to fix your computer. Be careful with it from now on, Okay?
It’s hard to find time to read books.
That’s right. It’s hard. You certainly right about that.
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ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（155）11月24日(金)
Welcome to Friday’s review.
I’m excited for today’s review. Are you?
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want to get this plastic figure appraised
appraised
Let's play it safe and ... 安全第一でいく
in case ... の場合に備えて
put her in the loop
needless to say 言うまでもない
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What does Caspar want to do?
A Get another figure.
B Know the value of his figure.
C Give his figure to Ms. Kizawa for free.
I'm getting by
what can I do for you?
want to get this plastic figure appraised
give away
What will the two people do after this conversation?
A Fry some food.
B Put on their spacesuits.
C Control an air leak.
there is nothing like...
veteran
Let's play it safe and ... 安全第一でいく
in case ...
put her in the loop
What is Barbara’s advice to Deepak?
A Do more difficult exercises.
B Buy an exercise machine.
C Don’t give up exercising.
what a coincidence
decided
get into shape
exercise
Which of the following is true?
A Kelly forgot to take off her shoes.
B The shoes were too big for Kelly.
C The man was taking a shower.
think of
think about
busy with ...
take off her shoes
Concentrate hard!
Ready, steady, go!
---Say it in English
resume 再開する
needless to say 言うまでもない
Oh, it's poring outside.
- It loos like the weather is only getting worse. Let's play it safe and call it a day. We'll resume the meeting at 10:30 tomorrow. Needless to say go straight home. No stopping for a drink somewhere. Okay?
get there そこから目標を達成する
I couldn't understand anything he was saying. I gave up.
- It's not a big deal. The important thing is to continue learning. As long as you don't give up, you'll get ther in the end. Besides learning English is a lot of fun, right?
Hey, guys. Do you go drinking on a stormy day?
Not me. It’s the perfect excuse to stay home and relax by myself.
But sometimes those stormy days offer rare opportunities for interesting connections.
What kind of connections?
Like meeting interesting people.
ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（154）11月23日(木)
You stole my good one. Huh!
can be very dismissive
拒否するような, 見下げるような, 軽蔑的な
Don’t sweat the small stuff.
It's of ...
It’s of little consequence.
It’s of no consequence.
I couldn’t care less.
=> I don't care どうでもいいです
It’s not important to be artistic.
Just take pictures of the things you want to sell.
It doesn't matter if you already know the contents.
The training session is mandatory.
When do your best ideas come to you?
For me, it’s usually when I can be completely relaxed and not worry about unnecessary things.
For me, it’s basically random. It come to me at strangest times.
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It’s not a big deal.
Kelly, you're walking around the house in your shoes.
Oh, sorry. I forgot about our house rules.
It's not a big deal. We are in America after all.
No. I like the tradition of taking off your shoes. I was just thinking about something else.
Are you busy with work?
A little. I need to think of some questions for tomorrow's show.
Why don't you take a shower? My best ideas come to me in the shower.
Maybe later.
---Grammar and Vocabulary
- You’re walking around the house in your shoes.
in 包まれている
in one's shoes -> 靴を履いている
in sunglasses を身に着けて
in a red jacket を着て
- I was just thinking about something else.
think about -> consider熟考する
- I need to think of some questions for tomorrow's show.
think of -> imagine 心に描く 心に何かを思い浮かべたり、思いつく
---Typical Expressions
It’s not a big deal.
---PRACTICE
All right, everyone. It’s time for today’s practice. Now the phrases we will practice today can be very dismissive.拒否するような, 見下げるような, 軽蔑的な So, it’s important to be cautious of the tone you use when you say them. Pay attention to Rosa and me as we do this. Here we go.
It’s not important to do that.
Don’t worry about trivial things.
Don’t sweat the small stuff.
It's of ...
It’s of little consequence.
It’s of no consequence.
Let’s continue.
It’s not such a big deal.
What’s the big deal?
Let’s continue.
It doesn't matter.
Now these last few sound quite harsh if they’re aimed at a person. So be careful when you use them and in what situation.
I don’t care.
Who cares?
I couldn’t care less. => I don't care どうでもいいです
Excellent work, everyone. Very nice job.
---Typical Expressions in Action
- What’s the big deal? Just tell your boss you have plans after work.
- It’s not important to be artistic. Just take pictures of the things you want to sell.
- It doesn't matter if you already know the contents. The training session is mandatory.
Hey, guys. When do your best ideas come to you?
Well, for me, it’s usually when I can be completely relaxed and not worry about unnecessary things.
Woo! For me, it’s basically random. It come to me at strangest times.
Bye.
ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（153）11月22日(水)
The important thing is to continue.Let's jump right in.
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get into shape
exercise
Am I doing it right?
be of ...
Doing that is of the utmost importance.
Doing that is of utmost imortance.
It is imperative that you remain calm.
* imperative 必要不可欠な 緊急の, 必須で, 肝要で, 命令的
We value our customers' opinions.
The important thing is to continue. The habit of exercising yields surprising results.
*yield もたらす
vocablary
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The important thing is to continue.
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DeaPack, what are you doing here?
Barbara, what a coincidence. Are you a member here?
Yes, I've been coming here for years.
I just joined. Today is my first day.
Oh, welcome.
I decided I needed to get into shape.
So what do you recommend?
Well, this exercise machine is good for beginners. It's fun.
Am I doing it right?
Yes. Very good.
Hm.. I'm tired already.
The first day is the hardest . The important thing is to continue.
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---Grammar and Vocabulary
- I've been coming here for years.
- I'm tired already.
* tire 疲れさせる
tired 疲れる
tiring
---Typical Expressions
The important thing is to continue.
---PRACTICE
The pressure poing for these is the adjective. So I want you to lean into thoese words. Okay, let's practice.
It's vital to do that.
It's essential to do that.
It's crucial to do that.
It's very important to do that.
be of ...
Doing that is of great importance.
Doing that is of key importance.
Doing that is of vital importance.
Doing that is of the utmost importance.
Doing that is of utmost imortance.
It is important that you remain calm.
It is imperative that you remain calm.
* imperative 必要不可欠な 緊急の, 必須で, 肝要で, 命令的
We value our customers' opinions.
We value all the work you put into this practice session. Great job!
Keeping up the good work is of the utmost importance.
ｰｰｰTypical Expressions in Action
- The important thing is to continue. The habit of exercising yields surprising results.
- Remebering the names of all your clients is of great importance. Don't call them sir or ma'am.
client(s
Hey, some of the words we learned today were quite advanced, right?
That's right. But it's important to add some of those more adavanced words into your vocablary.
And even though they might be difficult, the important thing is to continue.
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ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（152）11月21日(火)
There’s nothing like flying through space.
It’s best to keep her in the loop.
keep ... in the loop と最新情報を共有する
It’s safer to make a backup copy.
This area is as safe as houses.
Take an umbrella＋
in case it rains.
just to be safe.
just to be on the safe side.
You can never be too careful. /too cautious
*in case ... ～に備えて・するといけないから
*can never be too ～ -> ～しすぎることはない
You’d better play it safe and leave early.
Train delays are the norm here.
ｰｰｰｰ
In space, no one can hear you scream.
In space, no one can hear Onishi sensei’s boring jokes.
Hey, everyone.
His jokes are a horror movie of their own.
Let’s have fun today! Okay!
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Let’s play it safe and put on our spacesuits.
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Oh, it's good to be in space again.
Yes, there's nothing like flying through space.
How long have you been an astronaut, Celine?
Almost 15 years now. Don't tell anyone.
Wow, you're veteran.
What was that?
I don't know. Let’s play it safe and put on our spacesuits.
Good idea. Will be protected in case there's an air leak.
Should we contact Huston control?
Let's contact Megan. It's best to keep her in the loop.
---Grammar and Vocabulary
- There’s nothing like flying through space.
- It’s best to keep her in the loop.
keep ... in the loop と最新情報を共有する
---Typical Expressions
Let’s play it safe and put on our spacesuits.
---PRACTICE
All right, everyone. Today’s practice is all about safety.
So let’s practice various phrases using safe and avoiding risk. Let’s get to it.
It’s safer to make a backup copy.
This area is as safe as houses.
Let’s continue.
risk
risky
take risks
It’s risky to walk alone at night around here.
You should avoid anything risky.
You should stay away from anything risky.
You should keep away from anything risky.
Don’t take risks.
Let’s continue.
Take an umbrella in case it rains.
Take an umbrella just to be safe.
Take an umbrella just to be on the safe side.
Take an umbrella. You can never be too careful.
Take an umbrella. You can never to be too cautious.
*in case ... ～に備えて・するといけないから
*can never be too ～ -> ～しすぎることはない
Great job, everyone.
You were excellent.
ｰｰｰTypical Expressions in Action
- You’d better play it safe and leave early. Train delays are the norm here.
- It’s too risky to climb that mountain without a guide. Don’t go alone.
- Be sure to bring some snacks in case you get hungry. It’s a long drive to Yamagata from here.
Are you going to the cafeteria?
Oh, yes.
Don’t go alone. It’s too risky.
Why?
You’ll eat too much.
And be careful of dessert. I’ll eat your dessert just in case.
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ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（151）11月20日(月)
appraised 見積もる, 鑑定する, 評価する
give away タダであげる
for free
It appears this is fake. -> It appears as if...
It feels like this is fake.
frantic
It’s giving me good vibes.
He comes across as a good person.
-> come across 印象を与える
ーーーー
When it comes to 151, it just reminds me of alcohol.
Some alcohols are 151 proof, which means it’s 75.5 percent alcohol.
It seems that you have an original King Zizilla figure from 1958.
Oh, hello. Welcome back. It has been a while.
Hi, Miss Kizawa, you're looking well.
Thank you. I'm getting by. Why can I do for you today, Casper?
I wanted to get this plastic figure appraised.
Oh wow. It seems that you have an original King's Zizilla figure from 1958.
Is it worth a lot?
Oh, it looks like you can get about 60000 yen for it.
Really? A friend gave it to me for free.
That's quite a thing to give away. * タダであげる
ｰｰｰGrammar and Vocabulary
- What can I do for you today?
- I wanted to get this plastic figure appraised.
---Typical Expressions
It seems that you have an original King Zizilla figure from 1958.
---PRACTICE
Okay, everyone. It’s time to paractice again.
All right. Let’s jump to our example sentences. Let’s try.
It looks like this is fake.
It appears this is fake. -> It appears as if...
It feels like this is fake.
Let’s continue.
Dave looks frantic.
Dave seems frantic.
Dave appears frantic.
One more.
This carpet feels nice and soft.
Okay. Let’s keep in moving.
I got the impression that he was lying.
And one more.
He gave the impression that he was hiding something.
Okay. Let’s go to our last two.
It’s giving me good vibes.
And the last one.
He comes across as a good person.
-> come across 印象を与える
I get the impression you all did a good job.
Fantastic!
---Typical Expressions in Action
- It looks like these seats have already been taken. Let’s find another spot.
- Something seems fishy about his story. I think he might be lying.
Hey, it smells fishy around here.
Sensei, did you put fish in the microwave again?
Ah, that was the saba-bento that he was eating earlier.
Ah-ah. -Ah. That’s why.
ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（150）11月17日(金)
I'd be surprised if he showed up on time.
Let's go in.
I'm starving.
He'll call us if he sees we're not here.
It's a pity that he couldn't come.
get to know each other better.
find with?
find (oneself) with (something)
To reach some conclusion, state, or situation, often unexpectedly or unintentionally
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Hey, everyone. It’s Friday again. That means it’s time to review.It’s time for that sweet, sweet review.
How is Roxy’s job hunting going?
A She has already finished.
B It’s still going on.
C She’s had an interview.
How's the job hunting going?
apply to...
resort hotel
I'd be surpried if I got an interview
Which of the following is closest to Sota’s view?
A Zaytox will not join the shogi club.
B Zaytox should be the captain of the club.
C The shogi club’s Al will beat Zaytox at shogi.
beat ... at shogi
has beaten everybody
there is one player he hasn't played against yet
stand a chance against it
Which of the following is true?
A Some of the neighbors are roasting a turkey.
B Doug read an online article.
C The two people will eat oysters and lobsters.
roast
turkey
oyster
lobster
bother the neighbors
take a guess
Did they not eat meat?
on the right track
What will Jessica do?
A Meet a famous person.
B Visit the professor’s house.
C Go to Turkey.
it's been ages
old flame
I'm so happy for you
ruin(s
am going to visit
---Say it in English
It's already seven o'clock. I wonder what happened to Bob.
- Don't worry. I'd be surprised if he showed up on time. He's always late. Let's go in. I'm starving. He'll call us if he sees we're not here.
Lucky for us Bob didn't come.
-I wouldn't say that. It's a pity that he couldn't come. But it's true that he gave us a great opportunity to get to know each other better. Why don't we go to a nice bar aafter this?
It's a pitty that...
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Hey, guys. There are people who are always late, right?
Yeah, you and actually I’m one of those people who struggles with being on time. I’ve found that making a plan before my plan. For example, to read my book for 30 minutes makes it easier to be on time because even if I’m late, I’m still early.
I find with people that are always late. It’s good to tell them the event starts 30 minutes before it actually does. So, if we’re meeting up at seven, I’ll tell them to come by 6 : 30.
That’s a good idea too, David.
Just don’t tell them that.
find with?
find (oneself) with (something)
To reach some conclusion, state, or situation, often unexpectedly or unintentionally
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ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（149）11月16日(木)
I can get on board with that.
There’s no clear-cut answer here.
I’m not ready to cast my vote on that.
I haven’t taken a side on that yet.
You’re being confrontational.
being indirect of or soft about disagreeing with someone.
marry + someone
old flame 昔の恋人
ruin
Göbekli Tepe in Turkey
exactly
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Ready for today’s lesson?
I know I am. Let’s get to it.
Let’s have fun today! Okay!
Why does flame mean sweetheart?
Oh in English, we compare romance to fire quite often.
Yeah so oftentimes you'll hear people say my heart burns for you. So flame is a very appropriate image.
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That’s not exactly right.
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Oh, Professor Peacock, it's been ages. You must hae been busy.
Jessica. Hello. You can say that again.
So you married your old flame.
That's not exactly right. Aki was a long time frined. Now she's my wife.
Congraturations. I'm so happy for you.
Thank you. Anyway, enough about me. How are things with you?
Great. I'm going to visit the famous ruins.
Do you me Göbekli Tepe in Turkey?
Yes.
----Grammar and Vocabulary
- It’s been ages.
- You must have been busy.
---Typical Expressions
That’s not exactly right.
---PRACTICE
All right. It’s time for today’s practice. Most people don’t want to be confrontational. They prefer to be non-confrontational.
Today’s phrases practice being indirect of or soft about disagreeing with someone.
Great explanation, David.
Okay. Here we go!
That’s not quite right.
That’s not exactly right.
I don’t think that’s correct.
And one more.
I’m afraid I don’t agree with that.
Let’s continue.
I wouldn’t say that.
Now for this one, be sure to emphasize the “that.” Let’s try it again together.
Great work. Sometimes there’s more than one answer. These phrases will help you express that. Here we go.
There’s no clear-cut answer here.
I’m not ready to cast my vote on that.
And one more.
I haven’t taken a side on that yet.
All right. Let’s go one more time. I haven’t taken a side on that yet.
Great job, everyone.
I’m I don’t agree with that, David.
Eh! Really! Why not?
‘Cause I think everyone did absolutely fantastic!
Ah! I can get on board with that.
---Typical Expressions in Action
- That’s not exactly right. I went to college in Washington, but I’m not from there.
- I don’t think that’s correct. Where did you get that info?
Oh! That’s not exactly right.
Yeah, Rosa. I think you’re missing at all.
There you go!
Ah! You’re being confrontational.