ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（238）3月27日(水)
Thank you for coming to see me.
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Dr. Stein. We came as soon as we could.
Oh, Genie and Frankie. Thank for coming to see me.
How are you feeling doctor?
Much better. Thanks. I fell down and broke something I guess.
It was lucky Frankie was home. He told me he called the ambulance right away.
I'm very grateful for that.
Doctor, these flowers are for you.
Oh, they're beautiful. Please sid down.
It's okay. We can't stay long. We'll be back tomorrow.
Grammar and Vocabulary
- Much better, thanks.
- We can’t stay long.
Typical Expressions
- Thank you for coming to see me.
PRACTICE
Okay, everyone. Today’s practice is short and sweet.
Let’s practice saying “thank you.” It’s low risk, high return. Let’s jump in.
Thank you so much.
Thanks. Thanks a lot.
Thanks a million.
I can’t thank you enough.
I can’t thank you too much.
Let’s continue.
I’m very grateful for that.
I appreciate that. I appreciate it.
I appreciate your offer.
I appreciate your help.
Much appreciated.
Okay, let’s wrap it up with a few more.
I’d really appreciate it.
I would really appreciate it.
You know I really appreciate how much effort you put into this practice. Thanks, guys. -Very nice job.
Typical Expressions in Action
- Thank you for letting me stay here. All the hotels in town were fully booked.
- I appreciate that. Your kindness really helped me feel welcome here.
- I’d really appreciate it if you came with me. I’d feel a lot more confident with you there.
Thank you for listening.
We appreciate you all.
Thank you all so much for listening.
ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（237）3月26日(火)
alien(s
As far as I know, there are no aliens here.
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Hi. Is this the Vegan Ramen shop?
Yes, it's one one them. I like to think it's the best.
Oh, do you run this place?
Yes, I do.
Whould you like to see the menu?
A little later. May I ask you a strange question first?
Sure.
You haven't seen an alien coming here, have you?
An elien? Ha, ha ha.. As far as I know there are no aliens here.
Silly question, right.
Uhu.
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Grammar and Vocabulary
- Do you run this place?
- Silly question, right?
Typical Expressions
- As far as I know, there are no aliens here.
PRACTICE
Okay, everyone. Ready to practice? So, these phrases today are really important to know because they set the context for where the information following them comes from. So, they are really good to have in your vocabulary.
All right. Let’s jump into it.
To the best of my knowledge, ～
As I understand it, ～
Continuing on.
Personally, ～
From my standpoint, ～
I can’t speak for everyone, but I ～
Great work so far. Let’s continue.
According to ～,
As he mentioned before, ～
As we all know, ～
Like I said, ～
Research says that ～
And our last few.
I just overheard that～
Remor has it that ～
It is rumored that ～
Word on the street is that ～
As we all know, you guys were wonderful today.
I can’t speak for everyone, but I think you did a great job.
Typical Expressions in Action
- As far as I know, this is the last copy of this book left in the whole world.
- Personally, I’d rather have time off than go on a company vacation. But that’s just me.
- According to this article, drinking wine may have some health benefits.
Personally, I think Rajio-Eikaiwa is the best English learning program there is.
Word on the street is it’s getting better every month.
Well, according to me, listening to Rajio-Eikaiwa every day may have some health benefits.
Would that we? -I mean to the best of my knowledge.
ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（236）3月25日(月)
Knock on wood. 幸運を願う
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Regrets I’ve had a few.
I don’t think you should work so much.
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Morning dad.
Good morning, Roxy.Well, it's still morning technically...It'e eleven thirty though.
I came home from wark a little last night. I needed the sleep.
Roxy, I don't think you should work so much. You're still in college.
But I make more money on the night shift.
It seems to me that you should think about your helth more than money.
I'm fine, dad. I never get sick, you know.
Knock on wood. 幸運を願う
Grammar and Vocabulary
- I don’t think you should work so much.
- I never get sick.
Typical Expressions
- I don’t think you should work so much.
PRACTICE
Okay, it’s time for today’s practice. These phrases help to soften the impact of the main statement. So, let’s practice them and help make your sentences softer. Let’s get started. -Here’s our first.
I’m afraid this is not the right time to ～.
I feel this is not the right time to ～.
Great. Let’s keep going.
It seems to me that you don’t practice enough.
It appears to me that you don’t practice enough.
Let’s keep going.
It feels like you’re missing my point.
And our last couple.
I can’t help thinking ～.
I can’t help feeling ～.
Excellent work, everyone. -Fantastic!
Typical Expressions in Action
- I don’t think you should go alone. At least bring a friend with you.
- I’m afraid this is not the right time to make an important decision.
- It seems to me that you haven’t listened to a word I said. I told you what would happen.
Hey, guys. Did you have part time jobs when you were in university?
I had a couple of part time jobs. I was a cashier for a little bit. And then I worked the night shift, I was a freight clerk. Stocking shelves for a supermarket.
Well, I worked as a waitress in a Japanese restaurant. And then I was a receptionist at a Japanese hair salon.
ラジオ英会話～ハートでつかめ！英語の極意～（235）3月22日(金)
Hi everyone, it's time for Friday's review. Let's go.
What does Akira mean when he says it’s great to be here?
A He’s happy to be back on earth.
B He’s wanted to visit the TV station.
C He’s happy to be on the show.
If I could just finish...
did it my way
What did Yoshi tell Barbara before?
A His name.
B How to use the machine.
C His age.
how to use the machine
thanks for remembering
problem
put it on a higher setting
Which of the following is true?
A This is the man’s first visit to Matsuyama.
B The woman thinks Soseki is well-known and famous.
C The man did something rude toward the woman.
I can see why ...
known far and wide for his writing
be good friends with ...
is pretty well known
What will Frankie and Ginnie do?
A Ginnie will go to a flower shop and Frankie will go to the hospital.
B Frankie will go to a garden and Ginnie will go to the hospital.
C They both will go to a flower shop and then to the hospital.
It is hard to tell you this, but...
fel down and broke his hip
I learned my lesson
Say it in English
Hey! Look at my new jacket.
Um.. No offense, but it dosn't suit you so well.
Let me choose another one for you as your birthday present.
Everyone says I have good taste in clothes.
Hi, what's up?
It's hard to tell you this, but I'm quitting.
It's not that I have complaints about this job. I just want to go to grad school and study business seriously.
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Hey, Rosa. Do you have a good taste in clothes.
Yeah, I think so. I mean I get told that a lot.
How about you, David?
Oh, for sure. Yeah! I have an excellent taste in clothes.
I doubt it! -What???
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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.