ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（214）2月22日(木)
*make on
make (an amount of money) on (something)
To earn some varying, typically vague amount of money on some thing or transaction.
make money on something
to make a certain amount of profit on something
My pay is getting cut by ten percent!
faith
bright
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I’m with you on that one, sensei.
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Can you believe it? My pay is getting cut by 10 percent.
These things do happen in companies.
Yes, but it's so frustrating to deal with. I'm fed up with my company.
Listen Hiroki. I see a brighter future for you.
Brighter? I have monthly payments to make on my new condo.
Things may seem tough now, but everything will work out later.
How do you know?
I just know. Have faith.
Alright.
---Grammar and Vocabulary
- My pay is getting cut by ten percent! 未来の予定
- Things may seem tough now, but everything will work out later.
---Typical Expressions
It’s so frustrating to deal with.
---PRACTICE
All right, everyone. It’s time for the practice. Frustration is something that we all experience. So let’s master these phrases and put them in your pocket.
Let’s get started.
It’s frustrating to talk to him.
It’s frustrating talking to him.
The frustration is endless.
Continuing on.
I’m so frustrated.
One more time.
I feel like I’m banging my head against a wall.
Let’s keep going.
This job is stressing me out.
I’m stressed out.
He’s under so much stress.
And one more.
I’m fed up with my company.
Excellent job. Good work.
---Typical Expressions in Action
- It’s frustrating trying to change his mind. I feel like I’m banging my head against a wall.
- I’m stressed out at work. The tasks are piling up, and they just keep coming.
- I’m fed up with the office politics. I’m thinking of changing jobs.
Hey, guys. I was so frustrated but not anymore.Nice choice.
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ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（213）2月21日(水)
rattled (be rattled) ガタガタ鳴る
=> thrown into a state of agitated confusion
bass
bassist
antsy
[ˈæntsi] - Restless 落ち着かない,or impatient いらいらした, せっかちな, fidgety そわそわする, 落ち着きのない
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Not even close.
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So, Doris, how is Derek doing? He keeps talking about reteruning to the band.
I feel a bit nervous about that. It was his decision to quit, right?
I know, but now he feels like he made a mistake.
Now we have a new bass player and he's great. He'd be rattled if Derek came back.
Why can't you have two bass players?
No way! There's only room for one bassist in the desparate rats.
Anyway you should talk to him about it.
---Grammar and Vocabulary
- He’d be rattled if Derek came back.
- There’s only room for one bassist in the Desperate Rats.
---Typical Expressions
I feel a bit nervous about that.
---PRACTICE
Okay, everyone. Are you ready to practice?
I’m a bit nervous.
Well actually I was just going to tell our listeners that they should loosen up a bit before they start practicing. Okay? Let’s begin. Here we go.
I get nervous before interviews.
He was very nervous about the exam.
What’s making you so nervous?
Continuing on.
He was a bit tense.
He was a bit rattled.
He was a bit antsy. そわそわして, いらいらして
He was a bit shaky.
Shake it off
All right. Let’s keep going.
You look nervous. Loosen up a bit!
You did a wonderful job!
Great work!
Typical Expressions in Action
- I feel nervous about my evaluation next week. I haven’t been at my best this quarter.
- I got nervous when she started asking about my work history. I didn’t want to explain that I got fired from my last job.
- You look nervous. Take a few slow, deep breaths.
Hey, so, David. When do you get nervous?
Me? I never get nervous. I never get worried.
These hands never shake.
Really? By the way, we need to talk.
Oh! Ah, ah. -You’re shaking, David. -Ah, I am fine.
ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（212）2月20日(火)
livid 青黒くなって, ひどく怒った
Discolored, as from a bruise; black-and-blue.
Ashen or pallid: a face livid with shock.
Extremely angry; furious.
tick off Informal
To make angry or annoyed
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He flipped his lid. - become extremely angry or upset or go mad
It angers me when people cut in front of me.
I’m not standing there for the fun of it. 好き好んで
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It angers me when people post lies on social media.
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Oh, not again. I keep seeing this stuff. *stuff= thing
What's the matter, Dad?
This is fake news. They say there's an alien walking around in Tokyo.
It's the internet dad. People can say whatever they want.
It angers me when people post lies on social media.
Nobody's forcing you to read it.
Roxy, many people can't tell lies from the truth. They believe everything they read.
It depends on the person. Most of my friends can tell.
Well, that's no excuse really.
---Grammar and Vocabulary
- They say there’s an alien walking around in Tokyo.
- Nobody’s forcing you to read it.
---Typical Expressions
It angers me when people post lies on social media.
---PRACTICE
Okay, it’s time for the practice for today. Our Vocab focuses on anger.
So, put more emotion behind it and let’s practice.
Let’s go!
I’m angry.
I’m upset.
I’m ticked off. 怒らせる, 憤らせる
I’m picked off.
I’m furious.
I’m livid. ひどく怒った
Great job so far. Let’s continue.
He upset me. * upset -upset -upset
He ticked me off.
He pissed me off.
He made me angry.
He made me furious.
He made me livid.
All right. And let’s wrap it up a few more.
He flipped his lid. - become extremely angry or upset or go mad
He flipped out.
He lost it.
He lost his cool.
I’m very proud of you guys. You did it great. Nice work!
---Typical Expressions in Action
- It angers me when people cut in front of me. I’m not standing there for the fun of it!
- He was so angry that his face turned red. I could practically seem steam coming from his ears.
*practically オーバーに言えば、ほとんど, …も同然 - He lost his cool when the staff asked to see his ID. He’s really sensitive about how young he looks.
Hey, guys. When do you get angry?
Well, the most dangerous time for me is when I’m hungry.
Me? I never get angry. I never lose my cool.
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ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（211）2月19日(月
that makes me wanna go crazy.
I wanna rip my hair out when～. => PULL ONE'S HAIR OUT is to be very worried or upset about something
It’s like nails on the chalkboard.
It drives me batty when～. *batty 風変わりな/頭がおかしい
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My students drive me crazy.
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Excuse me. Is this the right tram for the theater?
Yes, this one takes you there.
Oh, your accent sounds American.
Well, I live iin America, but I live in America but I was born here in Vienna.
Oh, wow. It's my first time here.
You're going to love it if you love classical music anyway.
I teach music at a high school.
Really? I'm a piano teacher. Do you enjoy teaching?
Well, sometimes my students drive me crazy, but generally I do.
The same goes for me too.
---Grammar and Vocabulary
- I teach music at a high school.
- Do you enjoy teaching?
---Typical Expressions
My students drive me crazy.
---PRACTICE
Okay, everyone. It’s time to practice . So as I’ve mentioned before, it’s very important to praftice with emotion. The emotion will help you remember these phrases better. So try to imagine being annoyed when you’re practicing. Okay?
All right. Here we go.
It drives me crazy when～.
It drives me insane when～.
It drives me batty when～.
*batty 風変わりな/頭がおかしい
Let’s continue.
I was annoyed.
I was irritated.
That’s annoying.
That’s irritating.
Let’s keep going.
I wanna rip my hair out when～.
It makes me wanna scream.
And our last one.
It’s like nails on the chalkboard.
Huh! Just imagining that makes me wanna go crazy.
Hm hmm. All right. Well, good work, everyone.
Excellent work, everyone.
---Typical Expressions in Action
- His constant foot-tapping drives me crazy. I wish he would sit still.
- My daughter started violine lessons. One day she’ll be great at it. But right now it’s like nails on a chalkboard.
Thanks for joining us today. See you all next time.
I can’t wait for our next lesson.
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ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（210）2月16日(金)
Thanks for joining us for Friday’s lesson. Let’s enjoy the review together.
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It's huge weight off my sholders.
things are still up in the air
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What is the problem with the woman’s bag?
A The bag looks different from the picture on the website.
B She bought the bag at the wrong price.
C The handles of the bag fell off.
That picture make(s it look expensive.
They should be ashamed of themselves (+ for ...)
ask for refund
sneaky
They don't do refund.
all sales are final.
What did Deepak learn he needs to do?
A Go to the city office again.
B Pay tax.
C Do wight training.
are worried about
found out
It's huge weight off my sholders.
Which of the following is true?
A Derek is considering rejoining the band.
B Derek is worried Cynthia feels blue.
C Cynthia and Derek met recently.
so out of the blue
the manager for ...
decided to become a teacher
That's what Bill said too.
What does Doug think about Shiho’s idea?
A He likes it, but he thinks they need more origami paper.
B He thinks that it takes too much effort.
C He thinks the guests would prefer a crane machine.
origami paper
the right kind
100 sheets
Why bother? It's not worth the effort.
---Say it in English
break up
It looks like your ex asked Helen out.
- Really? What a relief. Even after we broke up, he kept calling me every day and it made me sick. That's a huge weight off my shoulder. I can finally relax.
price tag
That's a nice jacket you're wearing.
-Oh, Thanks. Actually, I made a terrible mistake this morning. I forgot to remove the big price tag from it and went to meet an important client. The guy was laughing so hard. It was so embarrassing.
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Hey, David. Is that a new sweater you’re wearing?
Oh, yeah, it is. How did you know?
Ah, you seem to have a tag still on it.
Oh, not again! No!
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ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（209）2月15日(木)
I’m glad you are able to work out the kinks.
Why bother?
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Shiho! I'm back. I got the origami paper. Is this the right kind?
That's perfect, Doug. Thank you.
This paper is kind of expensive. Are you sure you need 100 sheets?
Yes, I want to make at least 100 origami cranes for Eco tour guests.
Why bother? It's not worth the effort.
It's not that hard, Doug. People will love it.
Well, I wish I could help you, Shiho, but I'm no good at that kind of stuff.
That's okay. I enjoy it.
---Grammar and Vocabulary
- Are you sure you need 100 sheets?
- I wish I could help you.
---Typical Expressions
Why bother?
--- PRACTICE
Okay, everyone. It’s time for today’s practice . Now, normally I don’t encourage people to talk this way. But it’s important to understand how and then learn when it’s okay to use them. -Let’s go. -Here’s our first one.
Why bother dressing up?
Why bother to dress up?
Let’s try another one.
I can’t be bothered to clean my room.
Let’s continue.
It’s too much work.
It’s too much trouble.
I don’t see the value in it.
It's not worth the effort.
It's not worth it.
It's not worth watching.
I don't see the value in it.
Good work so far. Keep it up.
Why even worry about that?
What’s in it for me?
Great. Let’s do the last few.
Great work, everyone.-Excellent!
---Typical Expressions in Action
- Why bother making a reservation? That restaurant is never full.
- It’s too much trouble. Why wrap a present when I can just put it in a gift bag?
- It’s not worth watching. The acting is really bad, and the CG is poorly done.
Hey, guys. Radio-eikaiwa is worth listening to, right?
Oh, yeah! The cost performance can’t be beat.
Yeah. The jokes are really bad, but you’ll learn a lot.
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ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（208）2月14日(水)
It’s the opposite for me. My reactions are in Japanese.
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Things are still in motion.
Let’s wait for the dust to settle. -To wait until a disturbance or commotion has lessened or been resolved.
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Things are still up in the air, though.
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Hello.
Hi Cynthia, it'd Derek. Sorry to call you so out of the blue.
No problem, Derek. How have you been?
Fine, but I've been bored. I was thinking about returning to the band.
Um.. I have to tell you something. I'm no longer the manager for the Desperate Rats.
What happended?
I quit. I've decided to become a teacher.
Wow, I had no idea.
That's what Bill said too.Things are still up in the air, though.
---Grammar and Vocabulary
- I’ve decided to become a teacher.
- That’s what Bill said.
---Typical Expressions
Things are still up in the air, though.
Up in the air = はっきりしない・未決定で => 様子見したい
---PRACTICE
Okay, everyone. It’s time to practice. These phrases are not very long. So try to memorize them in chunks, okay?
All right. Here’s our first.
Things are still in motion.
Let’s go one more time. Things are still in motion.
Continuing on.
Let’s wait for the dust to settle. -To wait until a disturbance or commotion has lessened or been resolved.
Try again after things calm down a bit.
Give it time for things to settle down.
Great work so far. And here’s one more.
Let’s wait a bit.
Let’s go again.
Is it already the end of practice? -Hmm. Give it time.
You guys were excellent. -Fantastic work.
---Typical Expressions in Action
- I may need to move next year, but things are still up in the air.
- I’m sorry Holly snaped at you. She’s under a lot of stress. Please talk to her after things calm down a bit.
- Let’s wait a bit. The problem might go away naturally.
Hey, guys. I tend to think problems might go away naturally. I think that’s my weakness.
You know, I’m always waiting. But you never go away, sensei.
I am your problem, right?
Oh! That was good.
ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（207）2月13日(火)
Get a grip.
Get a hold of yourself.
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Let’s chill.
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It’s a huge weight off my shoulders.
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So Deepak, you ware worried about your taxes. Did you go to the city office?
Yes, I did. I found out I don't have to pay much.
That's good news.
Yes, it's a huge weight off my sholders. I though I would have to pay more.
You should hire an accountant.
I've been thinking about that for a while. Do you know anybody good?
I can ask around.
You're always so helpful, Barbara.
Well, I do what I can.
---Grammar and Vocabulary
- I found out I don’t have to pay much.
have to => need to => don't have to する必要がない - I’ve been thinking about that for a while.
---Typical Expressions
It’s a huge weight off my shoulders.
---PRACTICE
Okay, everyone. Ready to Practice? Today’s sentences are pretty short.
So, be sure to memorize them as much as you can.
All right. Here we go.
That’s a load off my mind. 肩の荷が下りました
I feel so much lighter now.
Let’s continue.
What a relief!
I can finally relax.
All right. Let’s keep going.
Calm down.
Settle down.
Chill out.
Chill.
Easy, easy.
All right. And let’s do our last couple.
Get a grip.
Get a hold of yourself.
Fantastic work everyone! How'd you do?
What a relief. I was worried but as usual, you guys were excellent.
---Typical Expressions in Action
- You’ll talk to Andy for me? That’s a huge weight off my shoulders. Thank you so much.
- The meeting was cancelled? What a relief! I wasn’t ready for it at all.
- Chill out, Kyle. It’s just a video game. There’s no need to get angry.
Hey, guys. That’s all for today. Let’s chill.
Yeah, man. Let it chill.
Ahhh. I think I’m cold enough already.
---ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（206）2月12日(月)
David, what’s your sign? -I’m a Leo.
Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ.
And I’m David Evans. Let’s have fun today! Okay!
I’m ashamed of myself for falling for that trick.
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Casper, what do you think of this bad? Give me your honest opinion of it.
Honestly, it looks kind of dheap.
Exactly. But look at the picture of it on their website.
That picture makes it look expensive.
I bought it online froom these guys.
They should be ashamed of themselves.
I agree. I'm ashamed of myself for falling for that trick.
What don't you ask for a refund?
They are very sneaky. It says they don't do refunds. All sales are final.
Whaaaat!
---Grammar and Vocabulary
- Give me your honest opinion of it.
Read me a story
Write me a letter - It says they don’t do refunds.
---Typical Expressions
I’m ashamed of myself for falling for that trick.
---PRACTICE
All right. It’s time for today’s practice. So, let’s talk about shame and embarrassment. It’s a feeling we all have every once in a while. Let’s practice these phrases and master them together. Here we go.
I’m ashamed of my mistake.
I’m ashamed of what I did.
I’m ashamed to be seen here.
Continuing on.
Shame on you!
Have you no shame?
You have no sense of shame!
All right. Here’s our last few.
I’m embarrassed.
That’s embarrassing.
It embarrasses me to admit I was wrong.
Fantastic work! Great job!
---Typical Expressions in Action
- I’m ashamed of how I behaved last night. I said things I now regret.
- Shame of you! Those cookies were for your little brother. How could you eat them?
- I had something in between my teeth this whole time? I’m so embarrassed!
Shane, come back!
ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（205）2月9日(金)
What surprised Masami at first?
Zeytox's way of walking.
Zeytox's voice.
Zeytox's appearance.
be bored
a mascot of some kind
kind of looks like one
could hardly believe
beat...
play against ... online
Why is the woman surprised?
Because Mr. Smith is in a good mood.
Becouse Mr. Smith entered a song in a contest.
Because Mr. Smith got a tichet to Vienna.
Aren't you in a good mode today?
have got to be kidding me. No way.
no excuse not to go
all that's left is to ....
Which of the following is true?
A team of new players is at number three.
Ivan doesn't think the world chmpion will lose.
Abby is a vegan.
They're going to reach rumber one soon.
That can't be right.
whoever they are
What is the downside of life on an island for the two people?
There are no huge shopping center.
There are big insects.
They always have to race against time.
centipede
the insects on this island can get very large
they are venomous
my heart is still racing
there are a lot of pluses
We take the good with the bad.
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What's happning?
-I'm okay now. I'm so afraid of spiders, you know. I thought I found a huge spider in the bathroom. But it turned out to be your sock.
Listen to this. I went shopping in Shibuya yesterday. And I saw Ken walking down the street.
- Are you saying you saw your boyfriend, the one who died 10 years ago? That can't be. Don't tell me you followed him. You're scaring me.
Hey guys. Have you ever had a scary spider experience?
Oh, actually, recently I had one. So I looked in my genkan and I saw huge huntsman spider.アシダカグモ科 I was terrified becasue it was so big. Bigger than my hand. I thought why is this spider here in Tokyo in this city. And then I realized it must have come in the box that I had shipped from the coutry side.
-Well, I had a dream that I was a spider once. But it wasn't bad. I looked in the mirror, I said so I'm a spider so what?
ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（204）2月8日(木)
There’s lots to do today. So, let’s get started.
Dug, what's wrong?
Oh, I just saw a huge centipede on the floor. It scared me.
Yes, the insects here on this island can get very large.
I've never seen a centipede that big in my life.
You have to be careful, Dug. Sometimes they're venomous.有毒の
My heart is still racing. Bugs creep me out.
That's the downside of life on an island, but there are a lot of pluses too.
I know. We take the good with the bad.
venomous (毒で攻撃する）<> poisonous
centi 100
pede 足
---Grammar and Vocabulary
- I just saw a huge centipede on the floor.
- The insects here on this island can get very large.
---Typical Expressions
It scared me.
---PRACTICE
Okay, everyone. For today’s practice session, I want you guys to really act scary while you’re practicing these lines, okay? -All right. Let’s get to it.
I’m scared.
That’s scary.
怖がらせるような事物について形容>scaringでなくscary
Let’s continue.
frighten => 一過性の驚き？
The story frightened me.
I’m frightened.
That’s frightening.
Let’s keep going.
I’m afraid of spiders.
I’m terrified of spiders.
I’m scared of spiders.
I’m afraid of failing.
I’m terrified of failing. I’m scared of failing.
Excellent work so far. Let’s do a few more.
I was paralyzed with fear.
I was frozen with fear.
Bugs creep me out.
Great job, everyone. Excellent!
ｰｰｰTypical Expressions in Action
- Eek! You scared me! Don’t sneak up on me like that!
- I was frightened by the sound of the rice cooker. I forgot it was turned on.
- I’m afraid of swimming in the sea. Anything could be in the water, you know?
Hey, guys. What are you most afraid of?
Clowns, clowns. Nothing is scarier than clowns. I’m terrified of clowns.
Well, now I know what I’ll be for Halloween next year.
What about you, sensei?
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ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（203） 2月7日(水)
Rosa, what’s your sign?
I’m a Libra. てんびん座
Let’s have fun today! Okay!
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Ivan, can you come here for a second?
Sure. Abby. What's up?
Look at this. There's some new player who is beating everyone in the world.
Wow, they're good. They're at number three right now.
And they're going to reach number one soon.
That can't be right. Nobody can beat the world champion. Who is this guy?
The avatar name is Vegan one. He could be a she too.
Oh, that's an interesting name. Whoeverh they are I guess they don't eat meat.
Yeah, maybe.
---Grammar and Vocabulary
- There’s some new player who is beating everyone in the world.
- He could be a she too.
---Typical Expressions
That can’t be right.
---PRACTICE
Okay! For today’s practice, I have a special challenge for you. I want you to practice either in front of a mirror or record yourself speaking. The reason for this is simple. Your facial expression will convey if you’re surprised or angry and we want you to just be surprised.
And we want
Let’s jump in.
That can’t be possible.
That can’t be.
Continuing on.
There’s no way that’s true.
There’s no way that’s possible.
There’s no way that happened.
All right. Let’s try two quick questions.
How can that be?
> How can that be true? How can that be possible?
How on earth did you do that?
And our last one.
This meat is actually tofu. – I’m sorry, what?
All right, good job. Excellent work, guys.
---Typical Expressions in Action
- That can’t be right. We had record sales last quarter. How are we losing money?
- There’s no way you made this cake all by yourself. Who helped you?
- You saw a dodo bird? How can that be? They’re supposed to be extinct.
Hey, guys. I’ve seen an illustration of a dodo bird. Got a cute, isn’t it?
You know the dodo bird and I have a lot in common.
Oh, like what?