ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（199）2月1日(木)
I’m drawing a blank as to what to do.
blank [blæŋk]
My phone keeps telling me to change my password for some reason.
What are you waiting for? He who hesitates is lost.
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A land with no work. I wonder what that will be like.
I have no idea what to do now.
Hiroki. Welcome back. I have a feeling you'd be here today.
How did you know that?
I've been doing this jog. I know.
Interesting. Well, I need your advice again.
Sit down. Pleae go ahead.
Well, I signed a contract to buy a new condominium.
But now you're having second thoughts, right?
Yes, exactly. Today My company told me they're reducing my bonus.
That's not surprising.
---Grammar and Vocabulary
- I had a feeling you’d be here today.
- Today my company told me they’re reducing my bonus.
---Typical Expressions
I have no idea what to do now.
---PRACTICE
Okay, everyone. It’s time to practice. Today I want you guys to focus on practicing with emotion. Okay?
All right. Let’s jump into the practice. Here’s our first.
I don’t know what to do.
I’m at a loss as to what do to.
I’m drawing a blank as to what to do.
blank
[blæŋk]
Let’s continue.
What am I going to do?
What should I do?
What shall I do?
All right. And here’s one more.
What do you think I should do?
Let’s go again. What do you think I should do?
Excellent work. Fantastic job.
---Typical Expressions in Action
- The deadline is tomorrow, but I haven’t even started. I don’t know what to do.
- My phone keeps telling me to change my password for some reason. What should I do?
- I’m drawing a blank as to what to do. Can you give me some advice?
Hey, I want to go to the bathroom. What do you think I should do?
I’m drawing a blank. Hey, David. Can you give him some advice?
Go! What are you waiting for? He who hesitates is lost.
ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（198）1月31日(水)
I can’t make heads or tails of this. ～がさっぱりわからない
sublime
normal self
That’s the gist of it.要点
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You know they say noone knows you better than the clerks at the supermarket.
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I'm confused by it.
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So, Barbara, this time you've finished all your curry.
Yes, it was sublime. ?
I'm glad to see you've got your appetite back.
Yes. I'm back to my normal self.
Speaking of losing one's appetite, now I'm worried about something.
What's wrong?
Well, I got this leter from the city government. What should I do?
Can I see it?
Sure.
It's something about taxes but my Japanese isn't that good.
So I can't say for sure. You should go to the government office directly.
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Grammar and Vocabulary
- I’m glad to see you’ve got your appetite back.
- You should go to the government office directly.
---Typical Expressions
I’m confused by it.
---PRACTICE
Okay, it’s time for today’s practice. Being confused is a normal reaction. So, let’s practice how to express our confusion. Here we go!
His explanations are confusing.
Let’s continue.
I was bewildered by their decision. 驚いて動けない
I was perplexed by their decision. 知的な困惑
I was baffled by their decision. きりに包まれているような感じ
All right. And here’s a few more.
My thinking is messed up. *mess 混乱・汚い messed up > 混乱している
The situation has me messed up.
I can’t make heads or tails of this. ～がさっぱりわからない
My mind is all over the place.
Great work, everyone. Excellent.
---Typical Expressions in Action
- Wait. I’m confused. It sounds like you want to break up with me. Is that what you’re saying?
- I’m so lost. These instructions are so confusing. I have no idea what to do next.
Wait. I’m confused. It sounds like you want to go have lunch without me.
I’m hesitant to tell the truth. I don’t want to hurt your feelings. But, yes.
That’s the gist of it.要点
Um. I can’t make heads or tails of this conversation.
What are you guys asking me to do?
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ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（197）1月30日(火)
Don’t think twice about accepting the job. He who hesitates is lost.
Don’t hesitate.
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So, Hiroki. As you can see, they made the closet wider.
Wow. It's great. It's much bigger now.
But I want you to know that this is a special case. Usually we don't do this.
You mean changing the aprtment for a potential buyer?
Yes, it's extremely rare. So, it's time for your decision. Don't hesitate.
Okay. I'll take it.
Very good. You know what they say, He who hesitates is lost.
I hadn’t heard that before.
Well, it's true.
---Grammar and Vocabulary
- As you can see, they made the closet wider.
- I hadn’t heard that before.
---Typical Expressions
Don’t hesitate.
---PRACTICE
Okay, everyone. It’s time for the practice.
Let’s not hesitate and jump right in. Here’s our first.
Don’t think twice about asking for help.
Let’s continue.
You shouldn’t shy away from talking about it.
Don’t flinch from your responsibilities.
flinch - To recoil, as from something unpleasant or difficult; shrink.
しりごみする
Great work so far. Let’s keep it going.
What are you waiting for?
What’s stopping you?
What’s holding you back?
Now these last two are saying. Let’s practice.
He who hesitates is lost.
Opportunities doesn’t knock twice.
All right, everyone. Great work, today. -Excellent.
---Typical Expressions in Action
- Don’t hesitate to give your opinion. You’re here because we want new ideas.
- Don’t think twice about accepting the job. He who hesitates is lost.
- What are you waiting for? You’ll never get another chance as good as this one.
Hey, David. What are you waiting?
Um… just waiting for the bus.
Well, you know what they say, he who hesitates misses the bus.
Uh, there it is.
ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（196）1月29日(月)
Okay, guys before I start having second thoughts, let's jump into today's lesson.
I'm having second thoughts about going actually.
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Good morning Miss Jets.
Good morning, Mr, Smith. Formal today, aren't we?
Yes. I like to be formal at the begining of the year.
Uh, yes. You're a very proper person. I know.
I try to be.
So, I've been dying to ask you. How was Vienna?
I didn't go to Vienna.
What? I told you to go.
I'm having second thoughts about going actually.
Why? What's the problem?
It doesn't feel right.
---Grammar and Vocabulary
- I’ve been dying to ask you.
- I told you to go!
---Typical Expressions
I’m having second thoughts about going, actually.
---PRACTICE
Okay. It’s time for today’s practice.These phrases express hesitation. Hesitation is a normal, natural and valid human emotion. And it’s very important to be able to express that feeling in English and any language. -Let’s master these phrases. Here we go.
I’m hesitant to do that.
I hesitate to do that.
Let’s try the next couple.
I’m not ready to do that.
Let’s try another version.
I’m not ready for that.
Let’s continue.
I’m still on the fence about that.
Let’s try one more time. I’m still on the fence about that.
And our last example.
I'm still on the fence about that. It's acomplicated issue.
Hmm. Should we do the practice one more time? I’m still on the fence.
I think our listeners can try again on their own time. How about that?
Sounds good. Let’s keep going. -Great job, everyone.
---Typical Expressions in Action
- I'm having second thoughts. Traveling right now is really expensive.
- I'm not ready to talk about that. I don't know all the facts yet.
- I'm hesitant to say what I think. I don't want to hurt your feelings.
Hey, David. I’m hesitant to say what I think. I don’t want to hurt your feelings.
Oh, well. Please don’t hesitate to hesitate to tell me that.
What do you think about that, Rosa?
Hmm. I’m not ready to talk about that. I don’t know all the facts yet
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ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（195）1月26日(金)
Welcome to Friday’s review.
Hu ha, hu, hu, huh. Let’s get ready. Hu! Review time.
What did the man do for Alexis?
A He positioned her smartphone.
B He directed her internet video channel.
C He gave her a piece of advice on fashion.
Do you need some holp with that?
advice on ...
a long time dream of mine
Who is Doris?
A A documentary film director.
B An old fan of Bill’s band.
C Cynthia’s manager.
for one thing
quit as our manager
What a bummer.
What did Helen do during her winter vacation?
A She bought a shirt.
B She read a book.
C She visited Tolstoy’s hometown.
Listen carefully.
did a little shopping
that's a nice shirth you are wearing
most people
Which of the following is true?
A The man went scuba diving with Yayoi.
B Yayoi lost her phone in Hawaii.
C The two people are on a boat now.
got some sun
I've been in that situation= I've been in that boat.
in the water = in the ocean
get it back
--Say it in English
- What are you so mopy about. If it's about Satomi, you should forget about her. She's already found somebody else. Why don't we go drinking after work? You may find your dream girl right in front of you.
mopy 活気のない、無気力な, 思い悩む
My poor medaka has passed.
- Oh, that's too bad. It's hard, isn't it? I know what that's like. But all living things must die.Let's go to a pet shop together. I'll buy you some new ones.
I know what that's like.
ｰｰｰ
Hey, guys. In the United States, I was so surprised to find fish in a pet shop. Is that normal?
I’ll say it’s pretty common.
Yeah, it’s not uncommon to find fish at pet shops. Ah, mostly fresh water fish though.
ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（194）1月25日(木)
I feel you. It’s not fair of him to ask you to do everything.
Ready for today’s lesson?
I found your glasses you left in the restroom.
Yayoi, Welcome back from Hawaii. I see you got some sun.
Yes. I went scubadiving this time, too.
Was it a sccessful trip?
For the most part it was, but I lost something in the ocean.
In the ocean?
Yeah, I dropped my phone in the water and I couldn't get it back.
Oh, I’ve been in that boat.
You went diving in Hawaii, too?
No, I mean I've been in that situation.
---Grammar and Vocabulary
- I see you got some sun. See は見える->わかる・理解する
- For the most part, it was. For 範囲
We’ve ben friends for so many years.
---Typical Expressions
I’ve been in that boat.
In that the same boat は同じ立場
= In that situation
---PRACTICE
Okay, guys. It’s time to practice. These phrases are pretty short. So, try to memorize them so you can say them smoothly when the occasion comes up.
These phrases show the other person that you understand how they feel or that you feel sympathy towards them. So, let’s practice together. I’m sure you will use them someday. Here we go!
I’ve been there.
I know what that’s like.
Continuing on.
I feel you. 気持ちがわかる
I feel for you. For 向かって
My heart goes out to you.
All right. Here’s a couple more.
That’s too bad.
Too bad.
What a shame!
What a pity!
That sucks.
Great job, everyone.
Sometimes it’s difficult to master all the phrases as someone who learn the foreign language. I know what that’s like. But keep it up. Great work!
---Typical Expressions in Action
- I’ve been in that boat. Don’t worry. It gets better over time.
- I feel you. It’s not fair of him to ask you to do everything.
- That’s too bad. I know how much you wanted to get into that school.
Sensei, did you really lose your glasses in the ocean?
Yeah, that’s a real story.
ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（193）1月24日(水)
Hi Gary, how was your winter vacation?
Oh, hi, Helen. It was great.
I saw some friends and did a little shopping.
Yeah, that's a nice shirt you're wearing.
Thanks. How about you? Did you finish war and peace?
But it was a letdown.
I thought you loved Tolstoy.
It's a great novel but it wasn't what I'd hoped it would be.
Well, at least you can say you read it. Most people can't say that.
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Yeah, that’s a nice shirt you’re wearing.
A nice shirtをyou’re wearing が説明
---Grammar and Vocabulary
- Did you finish reading War and Peace? > stop/enjoy + ing
- At least you can say you read it. -> at 点
---Typical Expressions
It was a letdown.
Don't let me down.
---PRACTICE
All right, everyone. Today’s practice is about disappointment.
Not everything goes as planned or as hoped. So, these are good phrases to have available when you feel that way.
We hope the practice section won’t disappoint you though.
We won’t let you down. Let’s jump in.
I was disappointed.
That was disappointing.
Be careful not to mix the ed and the ing versions, okay?
Let’s continue.
I had such high hopes for that.
That wasn’t what I’d hoped.
Let’s continue.
It’s a pity that you can’t come.
It’s a shame that you can’t come.
It’s too bad that you can’t come.
And here’s a few more.
What a shame! 間違った行いに起因する心の痛み/苦悩・恥＝＞残念
What a pity! 悲しみ・同情
And our last one.
That was anticlimactic.
climax -> Climactic 拍子抜け がっかり
Well, I hope the practice wasn’t anticlimactic.
I think you all did a great job. -Excellent work!
---Typical Expressions in Action
- I can’t believe they canceled the match just because of a little rain. What a letdown!
- The live-action version of Hiroto no Nikki was bad. I had such high hopes for it.
I won’t see that.
You know I’d recommend against it. It was quite anticlimactic.
Yeah. It could have been interesting. But ah, it was a bit of a letdown. It had so much potential though.
ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（192）
1月23日(火)
And, do you remember my name?
Hmm. The question scares me.
I’m a bit down about that.
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Bill, do you remember me?
Doris, of course I could never forget you. You directed our band's documentary.
Yes, we had a lot of fun, didn't we?
How have you been bill?
Alright. There have been some changes recently.
Such as?
Well, for one thing, Cynthia quit as our band's manager.
Oh, what a bummer. I know you liked her.
Yeah, I'm a bit down about that.
It'll be hard to replace her.
You'll find someone.
--Grammar and Vocabulary
- We had a lot of fun, didn’t we?
- It’ll be hard to replace her.
--Typical Expressions
I’m a bit down about that.
---PRACTICE
Okay, guys. It’s time to practice.Today I want you to practice these phrases with feeling. So really try to feel being down as you’re saying them.
Well, at least let’s practice. You don’t actually need to be down. -Good point.
All right. Let’s jump right in.
I’m feeling down.
The news really brought me down.
Continuing on.
You look a bit down.
You look kind of down.
What are you so down about?
All right. Our phrases are reactions. You can use them when someone gives you bad news or tells you something that is sad.
What a bummer!
What a downer!
That sucks!
And our last two.
What’s got you down?
What are you so mopey about?
*Mopey 落ち込んだ
You were excellent. Very nice work.
---Typical Expressions in Action
- I’m a bit down about my job. I feel like it’s not going anywhere.
*not going anywhere どうにもならない - You’re looking kind of down. Did something happen at school? Wanna talk about it?
What a bummer! What a bummer!
What’s wrong?
I’m practicing.