ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（224）3月7日(木)
I think that's too old. -Don't say that...
I'm always up for a journey through the Stars. Let's get going.
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I agree with you up to a point, but I've written several books on the topic of Atlantis.---
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atlantis
[ætˈlæntɪs]
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And I'll take the next question from the lady in blue there.
Thank you. I'm Emma Rock with the Big West Daily News.
Hello. Professor. You wrote the screenplay for Atlantis Wars.
Yes, and your question?
Isn't it strange for a university Professor to be writing a script for a fantasy movie?
I agree with you up to a point, but I've written several books on the topic of Atlantis.
Yes, of course. But don't you think people will get the wrong impression?
No, I certainly hope not.
Grammar and Vocabulary
- Isn’t it strange for a university professor to be writing a script for a fantasy movie?
- I’ve written several books on the topic of Atlantis.
Typical Expressions
- I agree with you up to a point, but I’ve written several books on the topic of Atlantis.
PRACTICE
Okay, everyone. It’s time to practice. Now we’ve practiced these push-and-pull types of phrases several times. So I want you to really focus on the feelings of pulling and pushing. -Let’s go.
You’re right up to a point, but～
Let’s continue.
You have a point, but～
and another one.
I can see your point, but～
All right. Let’s try a few more.
I see what you’re saying, but～
I see what you mean, but～
I get where you’re coming from, but～
That was great, everyone. Fantastic work!
Typical Expressions in Action
- I agree with you up to a point, but we need to see things from a broader perspective.
- You have a point, but scientific evidence points to a different cause.
- I can see your point, but that doesn’t change the fact.
Sensei, isn’t it strange for a university professor to be telling bad jokes on an English radio program?
Yeah, I wonder about that too.
Yes, it is. You’re right.
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ジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（223）3月6日(水)
I have a night light at my house.
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Yeah, but I’m still a musician.
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Derek, do you really want to return to the Desperate Rats? It was your decision to leave the band.
Yeah, but I’m still a musician.
Yes, but they have a new bass player.
He's nowhere near as good as I am.
That may be true, but Billl likes him. Why don't you start your own band?
Nah, I'm not good at writing songs like Bill.
Sounds like you'll always be a Desperate Rat.
Yeah, I guess so.
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Grammar and Vocabulary
- It was your decision to leave the band.
- He’s nowhere near as good as I am.
Nowhere near ... ..とかけ離れて
Almost as ... as ... ほとんど...と同じくらい...
Nowhere near as good as ... ..の足元にも及ばない
Typical Expressions
- Yeah, but I’m still a musician.
PRACTICE
Okay, let’s jump into today’s practice. Today’s phrases are very similar to playing a game of catch. You have to catch the ball first before you return it. That’s the image of these phrases.
All right. Let’s try.
Yes, but～
That’s true, but～
Right, but～
Exactly, but～
Very true, but～
Let’s continue. This next one is a full sentence.
That may be true, but Bill likes him.
Let’s try that one more time. That may be true, but Bill likes him.
Moving right on.
That’s interesting, but～
That’s a nice thought, but～
That would be nice, but～
And our last one.
I can understand how you feel, but～
Great job, guys. I hope you were able to feel the push and pull in these sentences while you practiced. -Fantastic work!
Typical Expressions in Action
- Yeah, but he’s young at heart.
- Exactly, but that doesn’t mean we can ignore the rules.
- I can understand how you feel, but there’s nothing we can do about it now. You’ll have to wait until tomorrow.
Hey, David. Look at sensei’s jacket. Don’t you think it’s a bit flashy for his age?
Yeah, but he’s young at heart, you know.
Wait a minute. I’m young at everything.
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!