英会話タイムトライアル「3月DAY13」3月20日(水)
Today we practice this useful question.
～をご存じですか？
Now, you might think it's " Do you know..?"
But there's another phrase is besides "Do you know...?" , and it's very important for communication.
We'll also practice the phrase, を思い出します。
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黒澤明をご存じですか？
Have you ever heard of ...
Have you ever heard of a person named Kurosama Akira?
Do you know => 知り合いですか？
Have you ever heard of ... => ご存じですか？
He was a famous movie director.
I'm embarrassed to say I've never heard of that person.
Tell me about that person?
という食べ物をご存じですか？
Have you ever heard of a food called なまやつはし？
I'll show you a picture on my phone.
Have you ever heard of a food called hellohello.
It's a popular Pilipino dessert.
That dessert reminds me of かき氷.
The first step is 思い出します。
You might think of "remember", but in this case, It's " reminds me".
It's made of shaved ice.
This reminds me of Japan.
This reminds me of my hometown.
英会話タイムトライアル「3月DAY12」3月19日(火)
喉まで出かかっている
on the tip of my tongue
=> whatchamacallit
tongue
It's on the tip of my tongue.
Her name is on the tip of my toungue.
Your friend's name is on the tip of my tongue.
What was your friend's name again?
The name of that Filipino dessert is on the tip of my tongue.
If you say "sweet", some people think of the adjective, sweet. So isnstead of sweets used dessert. It's easier to understand.
What was the name of that Philipino dessert again?
-It's hellow something.
... something
Do you know the dessert that I'm trying to remember?
What was the name of the capital of the Philippines again?
The name of the president of the Pilippines is on the tip of my tongue.
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英会話タイムトライアル「3月DAY11」3月18日(月)
Do you remember our theme for this months?
Share momories in the Philippines.
That's right. We have phrases and conversations about memories.
This Friday we walk around Manila and find a place for something cool. It's hello, hello. A typical Filipino dessert. Let'e enjoy together on Friday.
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あれを持っていますか？
Do you have that thing?
*あれ, That kind of language is universal. Not everyone can remember the name. In English, あれ is that thing.
Who has that thing?
What thing? 何のことですか？
It's that thing for peeling carrots.
Do you mean this thing? これ
How do you say, あの、ほら、あれ in English?
whatchamacallit
<= What you may call it? : wathchamacallit
Did you bring the whatchamacallit?
I ate ice cream too fast. 勢いよく
My head hurts. It's uh/ a whatchamacallit...
I have a headacke.
アイスクリーム頭痛？
＝＞ Ice-cream headache
腰痛
back pain
Do you have uh, whachamacallit for back pain?
湿布
a pain patch
Do you mean a pain patch?
We all have times where we can't think of the word we wanna say.
Oh, I can't think of that word.
Whatchamacallit is a really useful phrase.
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And joining you in the Philippines is... Hi everyone. I'm Nelina Bobbin. Today, we are going to have dinner at a nice restaurant in Manila.
Here we go!
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Imagine this... we decided to go out together for dinner in the Philippines. We found a nice restaurant which has a special musical theam. It's 80s music. So let's tlak about 80s music.
Do you know how to use jukebox? Just put in a coin and choose a song.
Did you imagine today situation? So try to have a seven turn conversation as we enjoy the music from the 80s in a nice restarurant.
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This looks like a good restaurant. Let's have dinner here. Okay?
-Good idea.
Wow, this is an 80s themed restaurant. Do you like '80s music?
-80s music? I'm not exactly sure what 80s music is.
Well, have you ever listen to Bon Jovi, Durant Van.. or David Bowie?
-Oh.. all those artists really bring back momories. They are still pretty popular in Japan.
Look! A jukebox. When's the last time you saw jukebos?
-It's been a while. Maybe in college.
Let's play some music. Do you have any coins?
-Yeah, I have bunch of coins in my pocket.
I'll put some coins in. You choose a song. Which song from the 80s do you want to hear?
-How about Jenny and Steve's song called Time Trial?
Good choice! Oh, this song brings back memories, doen't it?
-It sure does. This was the music from one fo my fovorite movies called back in the time trial. I saw it when I was in high school. When I think of 80s, I think of this song and that movie.
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How was your first try?
We're talking aobut music from the 80s. Do you have a favorite artist or band from the 80s?
-I'm not sure if they are from the 80s, but I brew up listening to a lot of Abba and Bon Jovi.
Well, Abba is a very popular band. I think they were at the end of the 70s. They were like a disco band with the song, Dancing Gueen?
-Yes, that's correct.
And of course Bon Jovi was popular in the 80s.
Do you have an favorite artist from the 80s?
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英会話タイムトライアル「3月DAY9」3月14日(木)
This song really brings back memories.
I used to liten to their songs everyday.
Where was the last place you used your phone?
I'm not exactly sure.
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When was the last time you... ?
When was the last time you saw a movie in the theater?
*So make a question about someone's first experience using this phrase, Do you remember your first... ?
Do you remember your first ... ?
-Do you remember your first live concert?
I used to love...
I used to love baking with my grandma.
Repy
Do you like 80's music? It's popular genre. It could be 80's music from Japan, the US, or Europe. If you're not exactlly sure, just say I'm not exactly sure about it.
Do you like 80's music?
-'80s music? I'm not exactly sure what 80s music is.
*Or you could say, Yes, I love a band called ... It's up to you.
Which song from 80s do you want to hear?
-How about Jenny and Steve sone called Time Trial.
Alright. Of course that's a fictional song.
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This song bring back memories, doen't it?
- It sure does. This was the music from one of my favorite movies called Back in the time trial. When I think of 80s, I think of this song.
Now, you're ready for a conversation over the radio. Have a great conversatio with Nelina tomorrow!
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英会話タイムトライアル「3月DAY8」3月13日(水)
bring back memories
never used to ... 昔は全然～だった
volleyball
the Beatles
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Today we cover the phrase 懐かしい. To say it in English, 懐かしい requires a sentence. So today we'll learn to say 懐かしいです or 懐かしくないですか.
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懐かしいです
That brings back memories.
=> nostalgic
Doesn't this bring back memories?
This TV show brings back memories.
This song really brings back momories.
This is my first baseball gloves. This really brings back memories.
I used to play volleyball.
I used to love the Beatles.=> really really like / love
I used to listend to their songs every day.
I never used to...
I never used to paly games on my phone.
I never used to like English.
サボる
skip + class
I used to skip class sometimes.
Now I'm so into larning English.
はまっている
be so into ...
英会話タイムトライアル「3月DAY7」3月12日(火)
Today, we'll talk about our experinece because we're talking about memories this month.
When was your first English lesson?
-> When was the first time that you had an English lesson?
I don't really remember. I think it was about 20 years ago.
Do you remember your first online English lesson?
My teacher was a Filipino woman. Her name was Lisa.
Do you remember your first part-time job?
-I used to babysit.
-I see. A lot of teenagers in the United States, do that part-time job.
-That's true.
My first part-time job was at a book store.
This is my first English textbook. I used this in junior high schooll.
What was the name of your first English textbook?
When was your first trip abroad?
1999
It was 1999. I went to Singapore.
英会話タイムトライアル「3月DAY6」3月11日(月)
We have a new week of Eikaiwa Time trial.
Do you remember our theme for this month?
Here it it.
Share memories in the Philippines.
And speaking of memories, you have a conversation about music and memories on Friday.
Hi everyone! It's ...here. We go to a restaurant with good music.
It brings back momories for most of you and we choose some music too.
Talk to you on Friday!
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There will be an almost all English.
So just challenge yourself a little. You can do it!
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When was the last time (that) ... ?
When was the last time you went abrod?
=> The last time was...
The last time was 2018. I went to the Philippines.
Where is the last place you use your phone?
I don't really remember. Maybe the last place was in the taxi.
Alright. The next one is about a jukebox. It's a machine that plays music in a public place.
When was the last time you saw a jukebox?
-I'm not exactly sure.
You'd say, I'm not exactly sure.
The last time I saw a jukebox was in college.
How do you say... 現在の？
the current ...
The current champion
Who is the current heavyweight boxying champion?
Is the current champion from the Philippines?
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Was it easier to say the second time?
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英会話タイムトライアル「3月DAY5」3月8日(金)
I'm so happy to meet all of you again. I'm from India and I'll joining you in the Philippines this month.
So, welcome back to Eikaiwa time trial Nilina. Thanks, Steve.
When you think of the Philippines, what do you think of?
When I think of the Philippines, a lot of natural beauty comes to mind.
Oceans, mountains and a lot of greenery.
And there are so many beautiful islands in the Philipppines.
Nature => Natural beauty.
And are there many Filipinos in India?
I've never met a Filipino person in India. The first time I met a Filipino person I was in Japan.
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Share memories in the Philippines.
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Imagine this...
In the Philippines, you'll meet someone who is waiting for a special kind of taxi. It's called a Jeepney.
That's the person who wa your English teacher, me!
Let's imagine I taught you English.
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Let's talk about Japan and your travels to the Philippines.
So, try to have a nine-turn conversation as we reunite in the Philippines.
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Hi, do you dpeak English?
- Yes. Just a little.
Are you waiting for the Jeepney too?
- Yeah, I hope it comes soon.
Oh, here it is. After you.
-Thanks.
You look a little familiar. Actually I teach English to people in Japan. I had lessons with you online, right?
- Oh, my gosh. Yes, you were my instructor.
Yeah, your face rang a bell. Your name was ... What was your name again?
-It's shiraishi Taro.
So we had our lessons online two or three years ago? How long has it been?
-Well, it's been a while. It's been about two years.
What are you doing in the Philippines?
- I'm visiting my sister. She lives in Makati and while I'm in the Philippines, I'll enjoy the beautiful beaches.
So what do you do in Japan now?
- I work at a Radio station called SPR. I'm in charge of an educational show.
Oh, this is my sub. Maybe I'll see you around the Philippines.
-Yeah, maybe I'll see you around the Philippines or online again. Someday soon!
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英会話タイムトライアル「3月DAY4」3月7日(木)
salon
[səˈlɑn]
It's been a while.
How have you been?
When is his birthday party again?
Was it Saturday or Sunday?
Thanks for reminding me.
Doese her face ring a bell?
We used to to to the same hair salon.
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Do you still...?
Do you still play golf?
I still...
I still go jogging every morning.
What was ... again?
What was your sister's name again?
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Do you speak English?
-Yeah, just a little.
Imagine this... You're in the Philippines.
Are you waiting the jeepey?
-Yeah, I hope it comes soon.
-I hope it comes soon.
What are you doing in the Philippines?
-In the Philippins I'm practicing speaking English and enjoying the beautifil ocean and beaches. How about you? What are you doing in the Philippines?
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英会話タイムトライアル「3月DAY3」3月6日(水)
Have we met before?
Have we worked together before?
I think we've met before, but I'm...
I think we met at a soccer game.
used to ...
昔～していた
We used to go to the same hair salon.
We used to go to the same swimming school.
見覚え・聞き覚えがある
ring a bell
Your name rings a bell.
His name doen's relly ring a bell.
Does his face ring a bell?
When I saw him, I thought his face rings a bell.
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英会話タイムトライアル「3月DAY2」3月5日(火)
What was your name again?
でしたっけ？
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Sorry, what was ...?
Sorry, what was your daughter's name again?
Sorry, what was your dad's drink order again?
Was it iced tea?
When was his birthday party again?
Was it on Saturday or Sunday.
Thanks for reminding me.
Thanks for telling me. 教えてくれたとき
Where was your hometown?
Was it Sebu island?
What time was the flight to Manila again?
What was tomorrow's weather forcast again?
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You know communication isn't always perfect. -That's true.
These are really useful phrases when you need to confirm something. -Good point, Jenny.
For example ike something you didn't remember or hear correctly. I use these phrases all the time.
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英会話タイムトライアル「3月DAY1」3月4日(月)
The Philippine.
Share memories in the Philippines.
Hi everyone. It's Nilina here. On Friday, we meet up by chance in the Philippines. Do you remember me? I remember you. Let's meet and talk on a Friday.
It's been a while.
Long time no see.
How long has it been?
- It's been about 10 years.
久しぶりすぎですね
It's been too long.
How have you been?
<> How are you?
Do you still live in Manila?
ラジオ局
Radio station
Do you still work at that Radio station?
Yes, I still work at that Radio station.
と連絡を取る
keep in touch with...
get in touch with
Did you get in touch with...?
contact with
Do you still keep in touch with Taylor?
Yes, I still keep in touch with Taylor. She lives in Hawai now.
英会話タイムトライアル「2月DAY15」2月23日(金)
have experience
-You don't use an or the when you're speaking of a broad/general subject of experience. Like, "He has experience with teaching." "With" will always come after when you use it in this context.
Today, let's finish up our virtual journey to India. Here we go!
Today, you've become the president of the compnay.
That's fantastic.
Imagine this...
Congratulations! You are at the top of the corporate ladder. You are the new president. Now our tea company only sells tea in India. And we are considering sales of our tea outside of India.
Which region is best to start with. Asia, Africa, Europe or somewhere else. And which cities? Try to explain your vision.
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Everybody, the new president is here. Stand up Stand up. Good morning.
-Have a seat everyone, and good morning to all of you.
Excuse me, could we talk in your office?
-Sure. Have a seat in my office.
Thank you for your time. Actually I have a concern. Now we only sell our products in India. Should'nt we start selling our tea outside of India?
-I am quite concerned about that, too. So, yes. Let's start selling outside of India.
Okay, which region is best to start with. Asia, Africa, Europe or somewhere else?
-Let's start with Asia.
I see. So why do you suggest that region?
-We know that region best. I think we will have a little less risk in Asia. There will also be a little less competition if we chose the right locations.
And which city or coutry should we start with?
-How about Thailand? It's a growing market.
Oh, that's interesting. Do you have any experience living or working in that place?
- No, but a few people on our team have experience living or working in Thailand.
-Okay. I'll send you my suggestions for the global sales plan. Shall I send it to you today?
-Let's not rush. Just make a careful plan, then get the opinions of a few others. It's better to plan carfully.
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英会話タイムトライアル「2月DAY14」2月22日(木)
It's anormal speed, semi-express.
Thank you for your valuable time.
You mentioned our branch in Malaysia.
What do you suggest?
We only our products domestically now.
Maybe we should sell in Europe, too.
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There's one concern about ...
There's one concern about the logo design.
Let's ...
You talked about the logo design. What's your suggestion?
-Let's make it more colorful.
It's ...
It's easier to see it from a distance.
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Sholdn't we start selling our tea outside of India?
- Yes, let's start selling outside of India.
Which region is best to start with? Asia, Africa, Europe, or somewhere else?
- Let's start with Asia.
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Why do you suggest that region?
-Since we know Asia best, we'll have a little less risk. And there will be a little less competition, but we'll have competiton whenever we go.
Did you understand? To explain a reason, you often use comparisons.
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英会話タイムトライアル「2月DAY13」2月21日(水)
Today, we practice phrases to communicate a problem.
These phrases are useful to build good relationships at the office.
That's right.
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There is one concern.
There is one concern about remote work.
There is one concern. => You can also say, I have one concern.
But that sounds personal.
販売戦略
sales strategy
There is one concern about our sales strategy.
We only sell our products domestically now.
domestically
<> internationally / globally
Maybe we should sell in Europe, too.
There is one concern about the manual.
It's pretty long and complex.
*pretty =>
Do you understand the use of pretty? かなり？
It's pretty long. means "It's kind of long." or "It's a little long."
All those are okay.
It's a little long and complex.
lawyer
attorney
Maybe we should talk to our lawyer about it.
Does anyone have any questions or concerns?
If you have any questions or concerns, just send me an email.
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These useful phrases will help you with business English conversations.
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英会話タイムトライアル「2月DAY12」2月20日(火)
Today we practice some good phrases when you suggest or ask something at the office.
Shall we...?
Should we...?
Shall we go to the conference room?
You can also say, the meeting room.
契約書
contract
the contract
話し合う
talk about
Shall we talk about the contract now?
貴重なお時間をありがとうございます。
Thank you for your valuable time.
お忙しいと思いますが、
I know you must be busy, but may I ask you a question?
You mentioned our branch in Malaysia.
You mentioned our factory in Vietnam.
Shall we talk about it now?
Instead of making one long sentence and saying it suddenly, I suggest breaking it up and going step by step.
問題点はわかります。
I understand the issue.
So what should we do?
What do you suggest?
Did you hear the intonation? Jenny emphasized "you."
If someone is asking questions or has a problem with something, you can turn it around and ask them, well, what do you suggest?
懸念
concern
スタッフの懸念
team's concern
I understand the team's concern. So, what should we do?
What do you suggest?
What does the team suggest?
～しています=> does ... suggest?
Shall we say goodbye for now?
Let's do so. I think it's time to go.
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英会話タイムトライアル「2月DAY11」2月19日(月)
Hi every one. It's Nelina here. I have some good news. On Friday, you are the new president of the company. Let's talk about global business on Frieday. See you then!
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Let's ... で提案
Let's do everything at once.
It's more efficient.
Let's move forward step by step.
Now let's check a vocablary word.
How do you say Seirisuru in English?
Organize
It it easier to organize things.
= easier to organize everything
Let's not rush.
It's better to plan carfully.
Let's start selling our products in Asia first.
A little less risk
I think it'll be a little less risk.
Let's open a brnch in Kuala Lumpur.
less competition
There will be a little less competition.
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英会話タイムトライアル「2月DAY10」2月16日(金)
It hasn't sunk in yet.
実感はわかない
peekaboo view ちらっと見える景色
MNC? => multinational corporation
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You're working in India virtually.
We'll have a chat about work.
Imagine this... Congratulations on your promotion! You became the branch manager of our branch in Chennail.
That town has more Japanese residents than any other Indian town. I will meet you at your new office. Let's design your new business card together.
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Starting today, you're the new branch manager. Congratulations! How do you feel?
-Well, it hasn't sunk in yet but I'm excited to work in my new post.
So, how do you like your new office?
-It's great! I have plenty of sunshine anda little peekaboo view of the ocean.
About your new business card, here's a draft.
Your information is on the front. For the back of your business card, should it be blank?
-Well, let's put some info on the back. Maybe we can have something about our products there.
How about languages? Would you like some info in Hindi, Japanese or other languages?
-Good question. Let's keep it simple with English only for now.
Alright. And all branch managers get a golden card holder like this.
This is my card holder. What do you thik?
-Interesting. It's nice.
We can put our motto, our proverb on the golden card holder. Do you have your favorite world, motto, or proverb for business?
-Well, my motto for life is keep on smiling. But for business, I like the phrase, lean by doing. That's how I learn languages and how I climbed the corporate ladder in India.
How was your first try?
ｰｰｰ
Tell me about Chennai.
Chennai is a big metropolitan city in the south of India. I worked there at an MNC.
MNC? => multinational corporation
So you got a job at an MNC. Is that prestigious?
It was a cause for celebration in my family.
Oh, you and your family celebrated getting into an MNC.
That's a big dream for many young Indians.
I see. MNC.
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Oh, how fast you are climbing the corporate ladder in India! Let's talk again next week!