ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（174）12月21日(木)
Fortune favors the bold
幸運は勇敢な者を好む
Vienna
[viˈɛnə]
Munich
[ˈmjunɪk] みゅにっく =>ミュンヘン
Connecticut
[kəˈnɛtəkət]
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It’s now or never.
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So Mr. Smith, do you have any plans for winter break?
I was thinking about going to Vienna.
You keep talking about going there, but you never go.
I know. It's been my dream forever. It's the city of Mozart, Beethoven and Bram's.
Just go! It's now or never.
I was planning on going but it was hard to travel abroad at that time.
But everything's fine now, right?
Maybe in the spring when it's warmer.
Go now.
---Grammar and Vocabulary
- Do you have any plans for winter break?
Any ->何でも・どれでも-> 聞き手に選択の自由を与える - You never go. 現在形-> 広く一般的な状況
---Typical Expressions
It’s now or never.
---PRACTICE
Well, it’s time to practice. Many of these sentences are set phrases.
So try to memorize them as such so that you can easily take them out and use them in your conversations.
All right, it’s time to practice. If not now, when? Okay, here’s our first.
If not now, when?
Seize the day.
Continuing on.
You’ll never get a better opportunity.
Now this next one is very common. So be sure to memorize it.
There’s no time like the present.
Good work so far. These phrases are used to encourage and give a gentle push to people. So put some passion into your words.
If you don’t do it, who will?
If you don’t do it, someone else will.
Let’s continue to our last couple.
Who better than you?
What better time than now?
Fantastic job, everyone.
There’s no time like the present to keep on practicining English. Great work!
---Typical Expressions in Action
- It’s now or never. You’ll never get a better chance to travel.
- There’s no time like the present. Go for it! Fortune favors the bold, you know.
- Look, if you don’t do it, someone else will. You’ll regret it every day.
Fortune favors the bold
幸運は勇敢な者を好む。
Hey, guys. I ate an ice cream and I’m already regretting it.
Hmm? Regretting eating the ice cream or making that resolution?
Ice cream!
Well, I think you’ll continue to regret it every day.
I’m so sure about that.
ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（173）12月20日(水)
I wish my high school had a rugby team.
ｰｰｰ
Please give it a rest.
いい加減にして
I am going to go to that concert even if it kills me.
It’s my dream to see them live.
I will say no whenever you ask something of me.
something of me?
? = -> whenever you ask me something
critic(s
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I’m going to be a teacher no matter what it takes.
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Chynthia, I can't believe you're leaving us. So what are you going to do?
I want to be a high school teacher.
Really? I had no idea you were interested in teaching.
It's been on mind for a while I'm going to be a teather no matter what it takes.
I believe your, Cynthia.You can do it.
Thanks Bill. I'll never forget about the Desperate Rats.
Hey, we'll play music for your school festival.
---Grammar and Vocabulary
- I want to be a high school teacher. ->promise to decide to
- It’s been on my mind for a while.
---Typical Expressions
I’m going to be a teacher no matter what it takes.
---PRACTICE
Okay. Today’s practice is more determination. I’d like you to listen for the stress in these sentences. So, ears open. And let’s listen. Here’s our first.
I’ll master English no matter how long it takes.
I won’t give up no matter what happens.
Let’s continue.
I’ll follow you wherever you go.
I will say no whenever you ask something of me. ?
How’re you doing so far? Can you hear the points we’re accenting?
Let’s keep going.
I’ll do that even if it’s the last thing to do.
I’ll do that if it’s the last thing I do.
I’ll do that even if it kills me.
I’ll do that if it kills me.
Great work, today. Yeah! Great job!
---Typical Expressions in Action
- I won’t tell you no matter how many times you ask. Please give it a rest. いい加減にして
- I will stay positive whatever the critics say. I believe in myself.
- I am going to go to that concert even if it kills me. It’s my dream to see them live.
I will lose weight whatever it takes.
You said that last year, you know.
Sensei, I think the only thing you’re losing is your resolve.
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ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（172）12月19日(火)
Maybe the letter will say, “I love you.”
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I’m determined not to fall for this joke again.
*fall for 引っかかる
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I won’t let you down again.
The Christmas tree turned out great, didn't it.
Yes, Dr. Stein, it's so pretty.
You have an eyes for beauty Genie.
So doese Frankie. He gave me flowers.
I heard about that. He took some flowers from somewone's garden, right?
Yes, he made mistake but he has learned. He said I won't let you down again.
I'm happy you are teaching him, Genie. I appreciate it.
Thank you, Dr. Stein.
---Grammar and Vocabulary
- The Christmas tree turned out great, didn’t it?
- He gave me some flowers.
---Typical Expressions
I won’t let you down again!
---PRACTICE
Okay, guys. In today’s practice, I want you to pay attention to which words are emphasized.
Just like the illustration in our text, we want to emphasize words to show the fire in our hearts. Let’s get to it.
I will win.
I will return.
I will remember.
I will pay you back.
I will never give up.
I will never forget this.
I will never forgive you.
Okay. Let’s continue.
I’m going to be a writer someday.
I’m going to marry him someday.
I’m going to own a house someday.
I’m not going to change my mind.
I’m not going to disappoint you.
Do you feel the fire? Let’s keep going.
be determined to
I’m determined to find the truth.
I’m determined to get first place.
I’m determined not to fail.
I’m determined not to repeat my mistake.
Well, you guys must have been determined to do a great practice round.
That was excellent. -Fantastic work.
--Typical Expressions in Action
- I will never do it again. I promise! *現在形
- I’m not going to break your heart. I swear. I love you.
I will never do it again. I promise.
Do you mean it?
No. I’m just practicing.
Ah, sensei, I will never forget this.
I’m determined not to fall for this joke again.
Well, he did it again.
ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（171）12月18日(月)
Let's get started today's lesson. Let's do it!
He's on the fence.
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He's sitting on the fence.
I am in two minds about getting a pet.
I'm of two minds about getting a pet.
I'm torn between vanilla and chocolate ice cream.
tear-> torn
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So, Barbara, I understand that you have a high potentiol client.
You mean, Hiroki? Yes, he's interested in buying a condominium soon.
Has he decided on a location?
Yes, he's looked at several renovated condos and he's considering one now.
Is there any issue with it?
Well, he's on a fence. He says the closet is too small.
Why don't you talk to the contractors? Maybe they can enlarge it.
Oh I hadn't though about that.
--Grammar and Vocabulary
- He's interested in buying a condominium soon.
something interesting <> interested in - Is there any issue with it?
---Typical Expressions
He's on the fence.
He's sitting on the fence.
---Practice
Okay everyone. Today's practice is all about indecision. You are not sure yet which way to go. So feel the indecision in the intonation with these phrases, okay?
I haven't decided if I want dessert.
I haven't decided whether I want dessert.
I don't know if I'm ready for marridge.
I am not sure if I'm ready for marridge.
I am in two minds about getting a pet.
I'm of two minds about getting a pet.
I'm torn between vanilla and chocolate ice cream.
You guys did great. That's something I amn sure of. Great work!
---Typpical Expression in Actions
- I haven't decided if I like this fravor. Let me try another bite.
- Alex is still on the fence about our plan. Can you talk to him?
- I'm not sure if I'm ready to go back to work yet. My kids are still very small.
Hey guys. You know, I used wark on a fence when I was a kid.
Um.. I think you mean a wall, a fence is very thin. So it would be very difficult to walk on.
Um.. if it's made of stone or it's wide enogh to walk on, yeah.. maybe you shold call it a wall.
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ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（170）12月15日(金)
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perspiration 発汗(作用)
an app that makes it possible to detect lies by checking heart rate and perspiration.
The important thing is not to give up.
underestimate the power of habits.
They make all the difference.
If you keep listening every day, you'll get there before you know it.
quit as your manager
decide
decision
archaeologist
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What does Xaytoc think?
AI cannot be beat.
Aliens should take a test.
Humans should believe in themselves.
be overrated
has ever won against it
hasn't tested it on aliens
are the ones who created AI
Which of the following is true?
The kitchen is too small.
Hiroki has a lot of clothes.
The woman wants a rolling clothes rack.
rolling clothes rack
clothes rack
garment rack
condo
be completely remodeled
way too samall
salesperson
a lot of suits
What is the professor's new book about?
Kelly's show.
How to be an original thinker.
Humans in the past.
have a real treat for you
archaeologist
a fan of your show
be linking ... with ...
What will Cynthia do?
Write a new song.
Quit her job.
Give the band a different name.
hit charts
have been busy with other things
What about it?
don't sound so happy
I though you would be.
have reached a decision to quit as your manager.
decide
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before you know it
I tried Radio-eikaiwa, but I could only understand half of it.
-Don't worry. The important thing is not to give up. Don't underestimate the power of habits. They make all the difference. If you keep listening every day, you'll get there before you know it.
detect
perspiration 発汗(作用)
What kind of app are you working on?
-Actually, I want to create an app that makes it possible to detect lies by checking heart rate and perspiration. Can you put your hand on my phone and say I love you?
lie lies
Hey David. This is a lie detector. Can you put your hand on my phone and say, I love you?
Uh, put my hand here, like this?
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ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（169）12月14日(木)
I hope that grasshopper is getting ready for coming winter.
decide
decision
I've reached a decision to quit as your manager.
I've reached the decision to step down as mayor due to health concerns.
That’s for you to decide.
That was a tough call. => call 決定・選択-> 判断
mayor
rhythm
hits chart
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I've decided to do something totally different.
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Cynthia, did you look at the hits chart today?
No, I've been budy with other things. What about it?
Well, two of our band's new songs are in the top ten.That hasn't happened in over 15 years.
Congraturations.
You don't sound so happy Cynthia. I though you would be.
Bill, I've reached a decision to quit as your manager.
What? Why? Everything's going so well for us now.
I've decided to do something totally different.
---Grammar and Vocabulary
- I've been budy with other things.
-> That hasn't happened in over 15 years. - I've reached a decision to quit as your manager.
---Typical Expressions
I've decided to do something totally different.
---PRACTICE
These phrases are not very difficult. So try to focus more on the rhythm and the way you say them.
That's right. With these kinds of chunks we just put them in your pocket and take them out whenever we need. Here we go.
deside -> make a decision (to ...)
I made a quick decision to..
I made a snap decision to...
Alright. Now let's try some differnt adjectives.
I made a difficult decision to...
I made a big decision to..
I made a tough decision to...
I made a poor decision to...
I've reached a decision to..
I've come to a decision to ...
That was a tough call. * call 決定・選択-> 判断
It's your call.
That’s for you to decide.
It's up to you.
Well, if it was up to me, I would say you guys did an excellent job.
---Typical Expressions in Action
- I've decided to sell my house and move to the country side.
- I've reached the decision to step down as mayor due to health concerns.
Hey guys. What has been the biggest decision you have made?
Well.. the biggest decision for me is one I make each and every day what socks should I wear.
What about you?
ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（168）12月13日(水)
To be honest, even today I kind of want to be one.
astrophysicist
...but then I deiscoverd how much math was involved. So I decided no.
That's not the path for me.
set one's sights on ..
-have as an ambition; hope strongly to achieve or reach.
applause -> give a round of applause
a real treat for you
I sense a message.
Precisely
What's your end game?
My end game is to open my restaurant.
It's my goal that all of my students have the chance to succeed. -> the
My aim is to increase awareness about the dangers of high blood pressure.
-> dangers
I want to become a piano teacher when I'm older. -> when I'm 現在形
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It is my goal that people recognize we are connected to the past.
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Welcome everybody. Today we have a real treat for you. Please give a round of applause for our guest, archaeologist Professor Brendan Peakock.
Professor, welcome to the show.
Thank you Kelly. I'm a fan of your show.
I have fans?
Many. I'm sure.
You are a ture gentleman.
Professor, you are writing a new book. Can you tell us about it?
Yes. I am linking current events with humanity's origins.
Sounds interensting. I sense a message.
Precisely. It is my goal that people recognize we are connected to the past.
---Grammar and Vocabulary
- Sounds interensting.
-> That sounds interesting. / that = interesting - It is my goal that people recognize we are connected to the past.
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It is my goal that people recognize we are connected to the past.
--- Practice
These phrases talik about goal. So set your sights on mastering them.
When you practice, try to speak with a feeling of hope.
Good point. All right. Here's our first.
* set one's sights on ..
-have as an ambition; hope strongly to achieve or reach.
My goal is to eliminate poverty.
My aim is to eliminate poverty.
I will become an astronaut.
I am going to become an astronaut.
I want to become an astronaut.
I would like to become an astronaut.
What's your end game?
My end game is to open my restaurant.
---Typical Expressions In Action
- It's my goal that all of my students have the chance to succeed.
- My aim is to increase awareness about the dangeers of high blood pressure
- I want to become a piano teacher when I'm older.
Hey guys, what did you want to be when you were a kid?
I wanted to be a superhero. To be honest, even today I kind of want to be one.
Well, I wanted to be an astrophysicist but then I deiscoverd how much math was involved. So I decided no. That's not the path for me.
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ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（167）12月12日(火)
Hi everyone. This is not Barbara.. and I feel bad for Hiroki. I really do.
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bachelor
It's way too small.
rolling cothes rack
I could do that.
I have a problem sleeping.
I have trounble remembering names.
The problem is that we don’t have enough plates for the number of guests.
I’m having trouble opening this jar. Could you give it a shot?
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My only issue is this closet.
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Hiroki, I think this condo is perfect for you. It has everything.
The living room and bedroom are just the right size for a bachelor.
Right. I'm glad you noticed that.
And look over here. The kitchen has been completely remodeled.
That's good. I like to cook sometimes.
My only issue is this closet. It's way too small.
Do you have a lot of clothes?
Uh, I'm a saleseperson. I have a lot of suits.
You can lways buy a rolling cothes rack.
Hmm. I could do that.
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- The kitchen has been completely remodeled.
- I could do that. <> can
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My only issue is this closet.
---PRACTICE
Okay, guys. It’s time to practice. It’s important to be able to bring the problems in your conversations. So be sure to pay attention to today’s phrases.
All right. Let’s jump in.
... is that ...
The trouble is that time is very limited.
The problem is that time is very limited.
The issue is that time is very limited.
My biggest concern is that there won't be enough time.
My biggest worry is that there won't be enough time.
concern
worry -> more emotional expression
There's serious concern about crime.
All right. Let’s wrap it up with a couple more.
I have a health problem.
I have a problem sleeping.
I have trounble remembering names.
What's the problem?
---Typical Expressions in Action
- My issue is that the only toilet is on the second floor of the house.
- The problem is that we don’t have enough plates for the number of guests.
- I’m having trouble opening this jar. Could you give it a shot?
Hmm. I have a health problem. I have a health problem.
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ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（166）12月11日(月)
Christmas is overrated.
Just be careful since Santa brings coal to bad boys.
coal ?
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alien(s
test .. on ...
be overrated
win against
has ever won against..
I hadn’t considered that.
Evaluate yourself on a scale from one to ten.
Don’t undervalue hard work.
judge a book by its cover.
She’s an excellent lawyer and has never lost a case.
I appreciate the effort that goes into making kiriko glasses.
too rich for one's blood
「自分の血には高級すぎる」->「自分には高すぎる、良過ぎる」
hype
- Something deliberately misleading; a deception
- To publicize or promote, especially by extravagant, inflated, or misleading claims
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Don’t underestimate the power of the human mind.
Zaytox, this is unbelievable. You beat the big West all shogi program.
Why are you so surprised?
It's just a comprter program. AI is overrated.
But no human being has ever won against it.
I suppose they haven't tested it on alians.
I dout they have. Our intelligence must seem limited to you.
Masami, don’t underestimate the power of the human mind.
Humans are the ounes who created AI.
Oh, you're right. I hadn't considered that.
You humands need to have more confidence.
Remember you are special in the universe.
---Grammar and Vocabulary
- I suppose they haven’t tested it on aliens.
- I hadn’t considered that.
---Typical Expressions
Don’t underestimate the power of the human mind.
Underestimate 過小評価する
<> overestimate
---PRACTICE
Okay, it’s time for today’s practice. The core word in common with all of these phases is “value.” We only have a few. So let’s go slow. Take our time and master them together. Let’s begin. -Here’s our first.
That restaurant is overrated nowadays.
Okay, let’s continue.
You can’t judge a book by its cover.
Next example.
Evaluate yourself on a scale from one to ten.
Don’t undervalue hard work.
All right. And let’s try two more.
I appreciate the importance of English education.
And our last.
His music is widely appreciated.
I appreciate it.
Hey, guys. I appreciate how hard you work during the practice section.
On a scale from 1 to 10, I’ll give you 11. -Awesome work.
---Typical Expressions in Action
- Don’t underestimate her. She’s an excellent lawyer and has never lost a case.
- I appreciate the effort that goes into making kiriko glasses.
Hey, guys. Do you own any kiriko glasses?
Oh, not me. They are too rich for my blood.
How about you, Rosa?
I own one really good one.
And it’s really incredible how they’re made. If you get the one that’s made by a craftsman, it’s just like a universe in a glass.
So, that will be a Christmas present for me, right?
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ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（165）12月8日(金)
can be a far cry from the actual novel
translating English sentences is a far cry from speaking English in terms of difficulty
be disspointed with
embarrasing <> embarrassed
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Well, it’s Friday. You know what that means?
That’s right. It’s time for the review.
What did Alexis do?
She saw the Zizila movie.
She threw away a box.
She threw a figure.
throw it away
cardboard
go with ...
worthless without it
messed up
should have asked you first
What does Akira want to do?
Make a success of his life.
Repair the ship.
Go to the theme park.
earth
made it
the mission was a success
repair the ship
all that is behind us now
theme park
Why won't Helen watch a movie version of the book?
Because she is too busy.
Because she thinks novels are usually better than the movie version.
Because she's looking forward to a new moive.
How's the Tolstoy novel coming along?
too busy studying for ... to read that long book.
how many pages do you have left? -> have .... left
a movie version of it
can be a far cry from the actual novel
getting back into the story
Which of the following is true?
Roxy has fans.
Roxy likes her job.
Dad stayed at the hotel.
How do you like working in a hotel?
more interesting than I thought
all the guests are excited to be there.
It's oly natural that + they are excited
make me feel good
sounds like a ..
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in terms of difficulty
a far cry from
I was so dissapointed with myself.
- I can imagine how you feel, but translating English sentences is a far cry from speaking English in terms of difficulty. Seriously you need to listen to radio-eikaiwa. I'm sre your speking will improve a lot.
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it is embarrassing
Hi, what's up?
- I really messed up. I sent a photo with my girlfriend to my boss by mistake. He's a good guy, so there should be no problem, but it's embarrasing.
Hey, guys. Have you sent a photo to the wrong person?
Well, I’ve never sent a photo to the wrong person. But I have sent a message to the wrong person. It was a very casual message. But the person I sent it to was work-related. Very embarrassing. But she’s a good person. So it was no problem.
Well, once I got invited to this party, I didn’t really wanna go. But I accidentally said, “Yes.” It was… ah ah…uhm…
Hey, David. Are you talking about my party?