ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（4）
4月4日(木)
是非面談したい。
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Subject: Request for an in person meeting.
Dear Frank,
I'm Kaneda Chinatsu from ABC Corp. It was a pleasure getting to know you at the seminar yeasterday. I was delighted to see your interest in our company's business. And I'd greatly appreciate it if you could spare some time for me to explain our services in detail. Would you be available on any of the following dates?
Monday, the 15th of April 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Wendnesday, the 17th of April 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
If neither of the above works for you, please provide a couple of time slots that are convenient.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Chinatsu
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Unfortunately, I'm not availble at the suggested times.
=> Unfortunately, the suggested time don't suit my schedule.
=> the suggested time don't suit me.
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Dear Chinatsu,
It was a pleasure speaking with you yesterday. I'd be glad to meet with you to discuss the details. Unfortunately, I'm not available at the suggested times. How about the Thursday, the 18th or Friday, the 19th? I can make it anytime after 11 a.m. both days.
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Subject: Request for a meeting.
Hi Chinatsu,
It's been a long time. I trust you're doing well. I'm pleased to inform you that the shopping mall project for Ho Chimin city has been approved. We'd like to meet with you in the coming weeks to discuss it. How is your availability?
We'd be thrilled if you could join us for the next Venture.
Kind regards,
Brian.
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Jennifer, what do you think about greeting someone as Hi, insteaad of Dear, in an email?
-I think using Dear can sometimes feel too formal or distant.よそよそしい
-I see. I ask some of my colleagues before and then they gave me exactly the same answer.
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I'm available during the following slots.
What other expressins are there?
-Well, let me see... You can phrase it with the date and time as the subject.
Like the following times work for me. Or use suit to say.. The following time suit me.
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Hi Brian,
Thank you for sharing the exciting news. I'm available during the following slots.
Tuesday, the 16th, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Thursday, the 18th, 2 p.m. onwards.
Friday, the 19th, The whole day.
Looking forward to our fruitful discussion.
Chinatsu
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Jenny, how did you find this reply email?
- Chnatsu used adjectives effectively to express her feeling like "exciting news" or "fruitful discussion."
-That's right. Using the right adjectives is the key to conveying your feelings.
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ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（3）
4月3日(水)
The conversation between Yuna and Harish taransitions to Yuna's training in Silicon Valley. When Yuna talks about her goals Harish makes a suggestion.
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What does Harish think is the best way to learn about investing in startups?
-He thinks the best way is to attend pitch events.
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Enough about Silicon Valley. Let's discuss your assignment. What aspects would you like to explore during your stay?
-I'd like to gain insight into the process of investing in startups. Additionally, I'd like to understand the criteria and focus areas that go into investing.
-Sounds great. Understanding these aspects will lead you to explore the ecosystem. I think the best way is to attend pitch events.
-Piche events. The events where startups pitch their ideas to potential investers?
-Yes. Startups present their service or product ideas to investors, and investors explore which companies to support. I'll be attending a pitch day in Palo Alto next Wendnesday. So why don't you join me?
-Thank you. I'd love to.
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aspect 点・側面
explore 探求・検討する
gain insight into を深く把握する・の理解を深める
criteria 基準
pitch 短いプレゼン
--- gain sight into ... / gain insights into
- I'd like to gain insight into the process of investing in startups.
- You can gain insight into the local culture with this book.
with this book = by reading this book - I'd like to gain insight into the latest accounting regulations at this seminar.
I want to learn about the ins and outs of investing in startups.
*ins and outs 一部始終; 詳細
I want to delve into the process of investing in startups.
*delve into 掘り下げる, 突っ込む, 深く知る
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What aspects would you like to explore during your stay?
- I want to customize myself to design thinking so as to find solutions to problems and understand the creative mindset.
-I'm interested in hearing from active professionals about the differences between Silicon Valley's corporate culture and the conventional American corporate culture.
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Jenny, you are from Silicon Valley, right? What is your impression of the area?
- Yeah, I'm from San Jose which is the largest city in Silicon Valley. It's a multicultural area with a mild climate, and San Jose has a suburban feel with a bustling downtown area. There's also easy access to gorgeous mountains and the ocean side, or even San Francisco. Innovation is highly regarded especially with tech and the arts.
-Mmm.. urban life and nature. You can enjoy the best of both worlds.
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ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（2）
4月2日(火)
The conversation between Yuna from Tokyo and Harish from Silicon Valley Branck continues. The discussion shifts to how people collaborate in Silicon Valley.
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How does the innovation ecosystem operate in Silicon Valley?
-It operates in a way where all the different parts of the technology and business world collaborate.
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The people working here are innovative and take pride in collectively shaping the future of the earth. It's an unparalleled ecosystem.
-Ecosystem. When I hear the word, a forrest comes to mind. Are you saying Silicon Valley is simillar to an ecosystem in a forrest?
- Yes. In the case of a forrest, it refers a system where organisms and plants within the same natural area influence and depend on each other. In Silicon Valley, we call it an innovation ecosystem. All the different parts of the technology and business world collaborate. This includes thech companies, staratups, venture capitals.
-And universities, research centers, lawers, accountants.
-Exactly. These professional groups and infrastructures foster a spirit of collaboration and entrepreneurship and create a virtuous circle.
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take pride in
collectively 集団で
unparalleled 他に類のない <> paralleleda
organism
venture capitalist 新規事業の投資か
foster
entrepreneurship < entrepreneur
virtuous circle
--- Are you saying...?
- Are you saying Silicon Valley is simillar to an ecosystem in a forrest?
- Are you saying that you disagree with proposal?
- Are you saying there is a chance for negotiations with the client?
Are you suggesting that Silicon Valley is like an ecosystem in a forrest?
You're indicating that Silicon Valley is akin to an exosystem in a forest?
akin to 同種で, 類似して
Having similar properties, characteristics, or aspects to something; analogous to something.
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These professional groups and infrastructures foster a spirit of collaboration and entrepreneurship and create a virtuous circle.
-You say that the Silicon Valley ecosystem consists of professional groups and infrastructure. What are the infrastructures you're referring to?
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To create a thriving environment, there is a need for a mechanism that allows professionals to meet and exchange ideas. What kind of systems are in place in Silicon Valley?
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ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（1）
4月1日(月)
Hi everyone. I'm Jenny Silver and I was born in New Jersey in the US. I've also lived in California, Illinois, Michigan and Florida. After graduating from university where I majored in English and Asian studies, I worked at a video game retail company in California. I'm looking wordard to hosting the show with Mr. Shibata.
We want to aim for a program that is both enjoyable and helpful.
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Yuna, a trainee from the Tokyo headquaters of a general trading company arrives at a Silicon Valley office to meet her local contact, Harish from the startup investment department. After brief selfintroductions, they engay in a wide-raning conversation about Silicon Valley.
What area does Silicon Valley refer to?
-It refers to an extensive region in the southern part of the San Francisco Bay Area.
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So, Yuna. What are your first impressions of Silicon valley?
-Well, my first impression is that it's more of a suburban town than a futuristic city. It's a bit early to judge, but I was imagining a more urban atmosphere with high-rise buildings. There's a resort like ambience to the place with the abundant greenery and offices scaattered arond.
-A surburban field, I see. You may already know this, but Silicon Valley doesn't refer to a specific city, but an extensive region in the southern part of the San Francisco bay area. In total, It's about the same size as Shikoku.
-Really? But the population is about three million right? That's similar to Osaka city in Japan. No wonder it gives a spacious impression.
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It refers to an extensive region in the southern part of the San Francisco bay area.
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futuristic
high rise building
ambience
abundant
scattered around => 点在して
refer to
no wonder
---No wonder + ...
- No wonder it gives a spacious impression.
=It's no wonder that it gives a spacious impression. - No wonder the final presentation was excellent.
< Practice makes perfest. - No wonder she became fulent in Spanish in a short time.
It comes as no suprise that it feels open and spacious.
=> It's not surprising...
It's understanble why it comes off as expansive.
* come off ..のように見える
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more of a suburban town than a futuristic city.
I was impressed by the breathtaking view with tall skyscrapers filling the skyline. I like an attractive mix of various architechural designes from diferent eras.
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ボキャブライダー（1209）
4月1日(月)
【始めたばかり】startup, newbie, inexperienced, embark
startup
[ˈstɑrˌtʌp]
始めたばかりの・新来車者・新興企業＝＞ Start up 起動する・立ち上げる
How do startups get funding?
newbie
[ˈnuˌbi]
初心者・新入り =beginner
I'm still a newbie so I've got lots to learn.
inexperienced
[ɪnɪkˈspɪriənst]
経験のない・経験の浅い ＜＞experienced
Sasaki, he has enormorous potentioal but he's still inexperienced.
embark
[ɛmˈbɑrk]
乗り出す・着手する
I decided to move to Brazil and embark on a new life.
embark on...
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Yep, it's a startup. Here's my card.
You know, I'm still pretty unexperienced so I think it's ummm..
英会話タイムトライアル「4月DAY1」
4月1日(月)
We're heading towords Hawaii first.
Hawaii is a great place to visit and have English conversations.
お茶はいかがですか？
Whould you like some tea?
お願いします。
Yes, please.
コーヒーはいかがですか？
Would you like some coffee?
いえ、結構です。
No thanks. <= No thank you.
～にします。
I'll have ...
May I have...?
I'll have that cake.
May I have that cake?
私も同じにします。
I'll have the same.
I'll also have that ...
とりあえず
for now
I'lll have some coffe for now.
I'll have some water for now.
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So everyone. Get on board. And let's practice speaking together!
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（1）
4月1日(月)
Hi everyone. This is Akino Rosa. To our new listners, Welcome. To those joining us from last year, welcome back. This is going to be anothere exciting year of Rajio-Eikaiwa. Are you ready?
Hi everyone. I'm David Evans. It's so great to have you all here. I can't wait to see what we have in store. Let's do our best.
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- To do your best is important.
Bob, do you remember that watercolor I painted?
The one with the white horse?
Yes, I entered it in an art contest. And won second place.
Really? Congratulations. I knew it was special when I saw it.
To tell you the truth, I wasn't very confidnet. But I did my best.
I know you did. To do your best is important and other people can see that.
I want to keep painting more.
You should. I look forward to your next painting, Sally.
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Grammar and vocabulary
- Do you remember that watercolor I painted?
- and other people can see that.
Target forms
- To do your best is important.
Practice
To do your best ..
To do your best is important.
To relax is important.
To forgive is difficult.
To learn a new skill is challenging.
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Okay everyone. It's time to practice. Today we practice two infinitives. The key is to make them nice and short. Don't stress "to". So for exaple, to relax. Let's try to relax. Keep that in mind.
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Let's put it together.
Great rhythm.
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Unlock your potential. Repetition is the key! Great work.
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Grammar in action
- To prepar is essential. > very important
- To make mistakes is natural.
- To take notes during meetings is normal.
We hope you guys had a fun first lesson! We're going to have a fanstastic time guys. Practice makes perfect. Don't give up, keep at it. And let's have a great year.