ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（234）3月21日(木)
Sensei. It’s hard to tell you this, but your haiku was about the last lesson.
Ah, really?-Hey, everyone. -It’s hard to tell you this, but it’s time to start the lesson. -Yeah, that’s right.
It is hard to tell you this, but Dr. Stein is in the hospital.
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Frankie, I'm back.Where is Dr.Steine?
Genie, please sit down.
Why? What's wrong?
It is hard to tell you this, but Dr. Stein is in the hospital.
What? What happened?
He broke down and broke his hip.
We have to go to the hospital.
He's our father.
I agree. We should bring him some flowers.
Flowers, right. Let's go to a flower shop. No gardends this time, okay?
I learned from my lesson. Can I go with you?
Yes, let's go.
Grammar and Vocabulary
- We have to go to the hospital.
have to 必要性 < 客観的で強い理由がある - We should bring him some flowers.
話題の中心を基準に「行く・来る」がポイント
病院が話題の中心であり、そこに近づく動きであるためbring
Typical Expressions
- It is hard to tell you this, but Dr. Stein is in the hospital.
PRACTICE
Okay, everyone. Today, I would like you to try to remember these phrases in chunks. So, when you practice, try practicing them smoothly. Okay? Alright.
Let’s jump into our first.
I hate to say this, but～
It pains me to say this, but～
I don’t know how to say this, but～
I don’t know how to put this, but～
Great work so far. Let’s keep going.
I’m afraid～, but…
I regret to tell you this, but～
We regret to tell you this, but～
I regret to inform you that ～
We regret to inform you that ～
I'm afraid, but
You might not like this, but
All right. Let’s wrap it up with a few more.
Unfortunately, I’m too busy at the moment.
Actually, I’m too busy at the moment.
You did wonderfully. Excellent job! Typical Expressions in Action
Typical Expression in Actions
- It is hard to tell you this, but we’ve chosen another person to give the presentation. I hope you understand.
- We regret to inform you that your application has not been accepted.
Hey, it’s hard to tell you this, but time is up.
See you all next time.
ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（233）3月20日(水)
I don’t mean to be rude, but you’re not so funny.
Hey, everyone. I’m pretty sure that joke is well known.
I don’t mean to be rude, but he is not so well known outside of Japan.
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So, here we are in Matsuyama. It's good to be here again.
It's so quiet and peaceful. I can see why this place is famous for Haiku.
Me too. The great haiku poet, Masaoka shiki is from here.
Masaokashiki's haiku are quite interesting.
Yeah. He's known far and wide for his writings.
I don’t mean to be rude, but he is not so well known outside of Japan.
Well, he was good friends with Natsuma Soseki.
Oh, yes. The famous novelist. Soseki is pretty well known.
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Grammar and Vocabulary
- It’s so quiet and peaceful.
- He is not so well known outside of Japan.
not => so well を否定＝＞so の前に notが来る
Typical Expressions
- I don’t mean to be rude, but he is not so well known outside of Japan.
PRACTICE
Okay, it’s time for today’s practice. Sometimes we need to say something that may have a strong or negative impact. So, before we say it we give the listener a cushion, something to soften the impact of the words. Today’s phrases practice those. So, let’s master them, okay? Let’s go. Here’s our first.
No disrespect intended, but～
With all due respect, ～
No offense, but～
No offence to you, but～
due 支払われるべき
>当然支払われるべき敬意を持って述べますが→失礼ですが お言葉ですが
Let’s keep going.
Sorry, but～
Excuse me, but～
All right. Let’s keep up the pace.
I hope you don’t mind, but～
I hope you don’t mind me saying, but～
Forgive me for asking, but～
And one more.
I don’t mean this in a bad way, but～
You guys worth fantastic.
With all due respect, Rosa. That’s absolutely true.
Great work, everyone.
Typical Expressions in Action
- I don’t mean to be rude, but that just sounds like an excuse to me.
- I hope you don’t mind, but this isn’t the first time I’ve heard a salesperson make such a promise.
Hey, it’s time to wrap up this lesson, right? That’s right.
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ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（232）3月19日(火)
Gracie Jiu-jitsu Hey, everyone. Ah, Jiu-jitsu. I get it.
come off it
slang Stop it. An imperative 緊急の, 必須で directed at someone who is deemed to be acting foolishly.
butt out
1. slang To stop intruding in one's business or conversation. Often used as an imperative, especially to indicate frustration.2. slang To leave a place hastily.
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That’s none of your business.
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Hi Barbara. That's your name right?
Yes. Thanks for remembering.
My name is Yoshi.
Yes. I think you told me before.
Thank you for teaching me how to use this machine.
Sure. No problem. You can put it on a higher setting, you know?
Well, I like this easy setting. By the way, how old are you?
That's none of your business.
Sorry. I don't know why I said that.
No worries. Okay, I'm done. See ya.
Grammar and Vocabulary
- I think you told me before.
I don’t know why I said that. - Thank you for teaching me how to use this machine.
Typical Expressions
- That’s none of your business.
- It’s none of your business.
PRACTICE.
Okay, everyone. You’re ready to prctice? These phrases are quite harsh. So, be careful when you choose to use them. -All right. Let’s jump right in.
Keep out of it.
Stay out of it.
It’s not your concern.
Mind your own business.
Let’s continue.
Come off it.
come off it
slang Stop it. An imperative 緊急の, 必須で directed at someone who is deemed to be acting foolishly.
Good work so far. Some of these phrases may sound a little aggressive. But that’s the point. So, try to match that intonation when you practice.
Keep your nose out of other people’s business.
Keep your nose out of my business.
Don’t stick your nose where it doesn’t belong.
Don’t stick your nose where it isn’t wanted.
Butt out! いらぬ口出しをやめる
=> Stay out of it.
butt out
1. slang To stop intruding in one's business or conversation. Often used as an imperative, especially to indicate frustration.2. slang To leave a place hastily.
Okay, and one last one.
Leave me alone.
Great work, today. Yeah, great job!
Typical Expressions in Action
- That’s none of your business. What I do outside of work is my problem, not yours.
- Keep out of it. This has nothing to do with you. This is between Billy and me.
- Leave me alone. I don’t want to talk about it, not with you or anyone.
Hey, yeah, Rosa. Do your wanna go grab some lunch?
Sure. Sensei, wanna join us?
Leave me alone.
Oh, I didn’t feel…
I mean … you don’t have to come. We can just go back…
Oh, wait a minute, wait a minute. I was just practicing. Don’t leave me alone.
Ah, oh, yeah. Well, let’s go, Rosa. -Yeah, too late. Bye.
ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（231）3月18日(月)
I did it my way♪ -Hey, everyone. - Let’s get ready to go.
If I could finish...
「If I could」=> 「Can I ~?（～してもいい？）」の丁寧ver
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If I could just finish…
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Today, we have a very special guest. I'd welcome to the show, astronaut Kuze Akira.
Thank you, Kelly. It's great to be here.
I'm sure you mean here on Earth.
Exactly.You know where I've just come from.
I do. Akira, you survived on Mars longer than any human being in history.
Yes. It was a very difficult experience, but I..
And as a Japanese astronaut ...
If I could finish...
Oh, sorry. Go ahead.
It was difficult, but I did it my way.
Grammar and Vocabulary
- You know where I’ve just come from.
- You survived on Mars longer than any human being in history.
Typical Expressions
- If I could just finish…
PRACTICE
All right, everyone. It’s time for today’s practice. Natural conversations can be messy things. Sometimes it’s necessary to take back the right to speak. So, let’s practice these phrases just in case you need to do that. -Let’s begin. -Here we go.
Just hear me out.
Hang on.
Hang on a minute.
Juist a minute.
Wait a minute.
Let’s continue.
Listen. Let’s try that one more time. Listen.
Okay, here’s our next.
Do you mind? I haven’t finished.
<= Do you mind not interrupting me?
Let’s try that one more time. Do you mind? I haven’t finished.
And our last two are a little long but let’s keep going.
Could I ask you to hold any questions until I’ve finished?
I hear you, and I will certainly address that point later.
Hey, Rosa. Do you think we should tell them how good a job they did?
I hear you, and I will certainly address that point later.
Excellent work, everyone.-Great work!
Typical Expressions in Action
- Just hear me out. I think you’ll agree with me once you see the whole picture.
- Could I ask you to hold any questions until I’ve finished? The presentation may cover what your question is about.