ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（222）3月5日(火)
Okay, guys. Let’s get to it.
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They were talking about pyramids. – Were they?
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Zatox, did have a nice walk?
Yes, I saw some humans. Humans really like mobile phones, don't they?
Yeah. They weren't looking at you?
Nobody cared. I heard some young people chatting. They were talking about pyramids.
Where they? Like the pyramids in Egypt?
I guess so.
Humans don't remember where pyramids came from.
Where did they come from?
From us. We aliens taught humans how to build them a long time ago.
Oh, did you?
Yes, that's why they're everywhere.
Grammar and Vocabulary
- Humans really like mobile phones.
- I heard some young people chatting.
Typical Expressions
- They were talking about pyramids. – Were they?
PRACTICE
Okay, everyone. It’s time to practice. Now this type of conversation is kind of like playing ball between two people. So, imagine when you’re practicing, you’ve just received the ball and you wanna continue the flow, okay?
All right. For each of these, we’ll give you a sentence and then we’ll practice the reply together. So, this first one is for…
I can drive you home. All right? Let’s practice our reply.
I can drive you home.
– Oh, can you? That would be nice.
Let’s try again. – Oh, can you? That would be nice.
Here’s the next example. This one is replying to…
Ben and Hiromi broke up!
– Oh, did they?
One more time. Oh, did they?
Okay, let’s keep going. Our next is I’ve been to Hawaii. Do you know what we should reply with. I’m sure you do. Let’s do it.
I’ve been to Hawaii.
– Oh, have you?
And our last sentence.
This one is replying to
Cath likes to binge-watch horror movies.
– Oh, does she?
Great job, everyone.
Sometimes it’s hard to choose which to use. So, practice again and again until it’s second nature.
Typical Expressions in Action
- I’ve seen this already.
-Oh, have you? Okay, I’ll pick a different movie then. - My father loves sake.
-Oh, does he? Next time I visit, I’ll bring a bottle.
Hey, guys. You know I love sake.
Oh, do you? Well, maybe I should bring a bottle next time I go visit.
Oh, I’ll bring some amazake.
ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（221）3月4日(月)
Well, I never.
Never.
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Thanks for joining us on this beautiful Monday.
Okay, everyone. Let’s jump right into it.
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Roxy, I just saw that new moive, Atralntis. It was fantastic.
Really? Uh-huh. It's one go the most exciting movies I've ever seeen.
What happens in it?
So a long time ago the people of Atlantis built pyramids all over the world.
Yeah. Okay, and?
They had really advanced technology.
Oh, I see.
And then, there was a big war and everything got destroyed.
Hmm. That's hard to believe.
Yeah, maybe it's just a movie.
Grammar and Vocabulary
- It’s one of the most exciting movies I’ve ever seen.
ever = at any time - That’s hard to believe.
Typical Expressions
- It was fantastic – Really?
PRACTICE
Okay, everyone. Let’s jump into today’s practice. Today we’ll focus on active listening. Some people, when they speak, wait for the other person to say something as a sign it’s okay to continue and to understand they’re listening.
So, these phrases are very important to master, okay?
These phrases are pretty short. So be sure to pay attention to the rhythm when you practice. -Right. Let’s go!
For real?
Well, I never.
Never.
Yeah?
Hmm…
Let’s continue.
Right.
Okay.
Uh-huh.
Sure.
Sure thing.
Oh, I see.
We have so many options. Choose one that works for you.
And?
And then?
Go on. > please continue. ・Go ahead.
What then?
Then what?
Okay. And the last few are in sentence form.
That sounds interesting.
That sounds great.
That sounds scary.
That sounds rough.
That sounds tough.
All right, everyone. Great work today.
It sounds like you’re getting the hang of it. Excellent job.
Typical Expressions in Action
- A concert? Never. I thought that band broke up.
- For real? Keith doesn’t normally wear jeans. Did he look good in them?
- That sounds interesting! Maybe I’ll go check it out for myself. I like live theater.
Hey, guys. Do I look good in jeans?
You know, I used to think jeans only look good on young people. But you put it off!
How about you, Rosa?
Uh-huh. Sure thing.
ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（220）
3月1日(金)
It's Friday. You know what that means?
That's right. It's time for the review!
Which of the following is true?
Jessica and Professor Peacock met lats week.
Professor Peacock has been to the Great pyramid before.
Jessica needs to go to the head office.
fascinationg
How did you like ... in my lecture.
I just can't get my head around the size of it.
ancient
mind-buggling
What did Derek not want Doris to tell Bill?
That he had coffee with Doris.
That he wants to bo back to the band.
That he called Bill.
bumped into
that was uncalled for. You shouldn't have said that to him.
What does Kelly think about Bill?
His music is wonderful.
His band is oldfashioned.
He always looks hungry.
It's my presure to...
have wanted to...
I appreciate you saying that
motto
What will the two people do?
They'll reserve seats for the movie.
They'll go to a movie theater.
Thet'll read peacock's book.
pretty thrilled
so excited about
archeology professor
reserved
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Why do you love your boyfriend so much?
-Oh I have many reasons. For one thing, I admire the way he works. He's not ncecessarily successful but he always gives a hundred percent to his work. For another, he always makes me feel heard. I was so lucky to find him.
You look so happy.
-As you know, I'm a big fan of red from Hiroto 48. I finally got a ticket to their concert tomorrow. I'm really looking forward to it. It's going to be a lot of fun. I can't wait.
Hey, sensei. So, who in your life makes you feel heard?
Who really listens to you and accepts you for who you are.
-And understands you.
Probably, my medaka.
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ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（219）2月29日(木)
I’m stoked for the concert tomorrow.
I’m so stoked to go to the concert.
There’s never a dull moment.
screen door
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I'd be your friend if you need.
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I’m so excited about this new movie about Atlantis.
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Gary, did you get our tickets already?
Yes, of course. I reserved them online. I got good seats for us.
Thanks. I'm so excited about this new movie about Atlantis.
I'm pretty thrilled too, actually.
I mean the script wat written by Brendan Peacock.
The archeology professor?
I know he's written a lot of books. But a script? Wow!
I wonder if there really was a civilization called Atlantis.
Who knows? Maybe there was.
Anyway, it's going to be a lot of fun.
I can't wait.
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---Grammar and Vocabulary
- The script was written by Brendan Peacock.
- I wonder if there really was a civilization called Atlantis.
---Typical Expressions
I’m so excited about this new movie about Atlantis.
* excite 興奮させる => excited 興奮させる
---PRACTICE
Okay, everyone. It’s time to practice. Now the best way to practice sentences that talk about being excited are to be excited. So, let’s practice.
All right. Let’s jump right in.
The movie was so exciting.
Let’s continue.
That’s thrilling.
I’m thrilled.
Okay. Let’s continue.
It’s going to be a lot of fun.
I can’t wait.
Can’t wait.
I’m looking forward to the concert.
I’m looking forward to meeting you.
And our last few.
There’s never a dull moment.
I can’t contain my excitement.
I’m stoked for the concert tomorrow.
燃料を補給された ＞エネルギッシュな興奮
Well, I hope this was an exciting practice session. It was for us.
It was so exciting.
---Typical Expressions in Action
- I’m excited about our trip to Hawaii. I still can’t believe we get to go!
- I’m so stoked to go to the concert. HIROTO 48’s live shows are absolutely incredible.
Amigo -So, something is wrong with your screen door?
ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（218）2月28日(水)
I love Hiroshi so much. He always makes me feel heard.
I appreciate you saying that.
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Stay foolish. Stay hungry.
Hey, everyone.
I can do something about being hungry. But foolish… I can’t change.
I really admire your music.
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Today, we have a very special guest.
It's my pleasure to welcome Bill Bungalow of the Desperate Rats!
Thank you for inviting me Kelly.
I've wanted to meet you for a long time. I really admire your music.
Thank you. I appreciate you saying that.
Bill, the band started back in the 80s. How have you kept it going for so long?
Well, someone once said stay hungry, stay foolish. That's the secret, I think.
That's a great motto.
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I appreciate you saying that.
---Grammar and Vocabulary
- I appreciate you saying that.
appreciate 評価する + もの（やってくれたこと・言ってくれたこと） - Stay hungry.
---Typical Expressions
I really admire your music.
---PRACTICE
Okay, let’s jump into today’s practice. Our phrases today talk about appreciation and looking up to people. So, let’s master them together.
Let’s go. -All right, here’s our first.
I appreciate the beauty of Japan.
I appreciate the importance of English education.
Continuing on.
I value your time.
I value your input.
I value your opinion.
These sentences are good to know because it's important to let people know how much they mean to you.
Here’s our next.
Helen looks up to her mother. 尊敬
Helen worships her mother.
Helen idolizes her mother.
And a few more.
I want to be more like Hiroshi.
He is my role model.
She makes me feel heard.
She makes me feel understood.
Great work, everyone.
We value the time you put into these practice sessions. Excellent job!
---Typical Expressions in Action
- I really admire this painting. It captures the essence of life during that time period.
- I love Hiroshi so much. He always makes me feel heard.
I’m hungry. -You just ate… -Oh! You never make me feel heard!
ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（217）2月27日(火)
I was in a marching band once.
That was uncalled for.
uncalled for
求められていない、お呼びでない
余計な、不必要な
出過ぎた
Inappropriate, unfair, or undeserved.
downright offensive
- frank or straightforward; blunt: Forthright; candid.
-Thoroughgoing; unequivocal 明白な, 率直な
most certainly
-“without a doubt” “absolutely” “there is no question”
Take that back. I most certainly do not favor your sister over you. I love you both equally.
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Derek, I forgot to tell you. I bumped into Bill and we had coffee together.
Oh, really? How was he doing?
Fine. We talked a bit about your wanting to return to the band.
What? You told him that?
Yes. It's the truth, isn't it?
Doris, that was uncalled for. You shouldn't have said that to him.
Sorry, but I was just being honest.
What did Bill say about that idea?
Well...
---Grammar and Vocabulary
- I bumped into Bill.
- I was just being honest.
---Typical Expressions
That was uncalled for.
---PRACTICE
Okay. It’s time to practice. You may not use these phrases often inBut they are a frag. But they are a frag.But they are a frag. If you hear someone use these, you know, they’re upset.
Okay. Let’s jump in.
There’s no need for that.
There’s no need for that kind of language.
That type of language is inappropriate.
You can’t say things like that.
Take that back.
Continuing on.
Watch your mouth.
Watch your language.
Let’s keep going.
That’s a bit rude.
How rude.
How rude of you.
That’s downright offensive.
And our last two.
You will speak to me with the proper respect.
Be respectful.
You did great. Fantastic work, everyone.
---Typical Expressions in Action
- That was uncalled for. You had no right to bring up his past like that.
- Take that back. I most certainly do not favor your sister over you. I love you both equally.
- That’s a bit rude. You can criticize his management style without saying he’s a bad person.
That was uncalled for.
I’m sorry. What did I do?
That was uncalled for.
Oh, oh. - Practicing!
You can’t say things like that.
Sensei. We’re working in the studio. You practicing is uncalled for.
ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（216）2月26日(月)
get (one's) head around (something)
To understand something that is challenging or confusing.
-> If you get your head around a fact or an idea, you succeed in understanding it or accepting it.
That ancient people built it is mind-boggling.
hieroglyphics 象形文字 [ˌhaɪroʊˈɡlɪfɪks]
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I just can't get my head around the size of it.
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That opeing was amazing. There's a lot to do today. So let's get started.
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Professor peacock, that was a fascinating lecture.
Oh, hi Jessica. Thank you.
I haven't seen you recently.
Yes, it has been a while. You've been busy. I know.
Not really. How did you like the videos in my lecture?
The one of the Great Pyramid was amazing.
Thank you. I never tired of visiting it.
I just can't get my head around the size of it.
Yes. That ancient people built it is mind-boggling.
It really is....
tired of ... 飽きる
---Grammar and vocabulary
- it has been a while. You've been busy.
- That ancient people built it is mind-boggling.
---Typical expressions
I just can't get my head around the size of it.
*can't get / run my head around
---Practice
Okay, it's time for today's practice. The emotion being captured by today's phrases is.. wow... almost a speechless kind of feeling. So capture that emotion when we practice today. Great expranation, David. Let's get started.
- It's overwhelming.
- I'm overwelmed.
- It's mind-boggling.
Great work! Don't get overwelmed.
- It's too much for me to take in.
- I'm having a hard time taking it all in.
- This is more than I can handle.
- This is beyound me.
Well guys. I hope it wasn't too much for you to take in because you did great.
Just remember if you're feeling overwhelmed, go slow, go one at a time and you'll master it in no time.
---Typical Expressions in Actions
- I can't get my head around how many people live in Tokyo. My hometown only has 1200 people.
- I though I was good at math, but this.This is beyound me. It looks like hieroglyphics.
hieroglyphics 象形文字 [ˌhaɪroʊˈɡlɪfɪks]
I was good at science.
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ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（215）2月23日(金)
indecisive 優柔不断な
It was always me that decided where to go and what to eat.
bad joke
I always get so nervous in front of a microphone that bad jokes are all that come out of my mouth.
＊ つまらない冗談しか口から出なくなるー＞口から出てくるのはつまらない冗談ばかり
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Welcome back. It’s time to review. It’s review time, yeah!
Which of the following is true?
A The woman has a Viennese accent.
B The man wants to go to the theater.
C The two people work for the same school.
What made dad angry?
A People who post fake news online.
B An alien walking around in Tokyo.
C People who don’t like social media.
keep seeing this stuff
alien
anger(s me when...
can't tell lies from the truth
lie
staff <> stuff
What is the problem?
A Derek wants to go back to his hometown.
B Bill’s apartment has only one room.
C The band can’t have two bassists.
feel nervous about that
rattled (be rattled) ガタガタ鳴る
bass
why can't you ...?
there's only room for one bassist in ...
What does Hiroki need to do?
A Find a shortcut to his company.
B Brighten up his room.
C Pay for his new condo every month.
my pay's getting cut by 10 percent.
frustrating to deal with
be fed up with
brighter
I have monthly payment to make on my condo.
Things may seem tough now, but ..
have faith
---Say it in English
Why did you break up?
- Well, he was a good guy, but indicisive. It was always me that decided where to go and what to eat. That was so frustrating. I'm glad we broke up.
bad joke
Hey, you look down.
-As you know, I always get so nervous in front of a microphone that bad jokes are all that come out of my mouth. I'm so stressed out with this job.
Hey, Rosa. What do you think of an indecisive guy?
Well, I think we would have a lot of trouble figuring out what to eat because I’m really bad at deciding things too sometimes.
How about you?
Ah, I mean, I’m no sure, I mean I could, I mean sometimes they’re okay, sometimes they’re not...
David is an indecisive guy, apparently. -Oh, yeah.
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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.