英会話タイムトライアル「5月DAY15」
5月24日(金)
Let's finish up our journey around New Zealand with this.
...around the Pacific.
Imagine this...
You're finishing a luxury train trip around New Zealand. And on the train, you run into me. We are going back to cruise ship. And I'll aske you how many more stops to Aucland. And I have questions about Japanese trains, too.
And then you can see ...
Are you ready to talk to me on the train?
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Good afternoon. What a coincidence!
-Yeah, what a coincidence!
-So we're both going to the cruise ship at the last stop, Auckland.
-How many more stops is Auckland?
- It's for four or five stops from here.
-Okay. The trains is running on time, so we'll arrive at ... What time will we arrive?
- We will arrive around at 7 p.m. I think.
-Okay. Are there special trains like this in Japan?
-Well, most trains are commuter trains, but there are very special sightseeing traing too. I like the charming little steam power trains. Here's a picture.
-Oh, I see. How did you like your trip around New Zealand?
- It was wonderful. I loved the views from the train.
-Attention passengers. We are passing by Tongurero National Park with snow-capped mountains. Enjoy the views.
-Oh, what did that announcement say?
- It said we're passing by a National Park and enjoy the views, I think.
- Oh look. That's a mountain Naruhoe covered in snow. What's the name of that famous mountain in Japan? Mount... Fuji?
-That's mount Fuji. That mountain really looks like mount Fuji actually.
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What was the name of the National park?
- Tonganade National park.
What was the name of the mountain?
- Mount Naruhoe.
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Fiji....!!!
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英会話タイムトライアル「5月DAY14」
5月23日(木)
I'd like to go to New Market station.
How many stops is it from here?
Just take this train to the last stop.
Is this train running on time?
This train is running late.
The platform is crowded.
* crowded
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... station is ... stops from here.
Grand Central station is three spops from here.
The trains start running at ... a.m.
The trains start running at 5 a.m.
Jenny, what did you see from the window of the train?
This train is passing by ....
This train is passing by my old highschool.
That's a good one!
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What a coincidence!
-Yeah, what a coincidence!
How many more stops is Auckland?
-I think it's seven stops form here.
Are there special trains like this in Japan?
-Yes, there are some special sightseeing trains and there are a few charming little steam powered trains. There's one called TK24 in my hometown.
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英会話タイムトライアル「5月DAY13」
5月22日(水)
ホーム？
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準急列車
semi-express train
The semi-express train doesn't stop at SPR station.
通勤急行
commuter express train
The commuter express trains run from 7 a.m to 9 p.m.
4-番線
Track number 4
The express train leaves from track number 2.
ホーム
platform
The platform is crowded.
The platform isn't crowded today.
vending machine
There is a vending machine on the platform.
announcement
The announcement said the trains are running late.
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英会話タイムトライアル「5月DAY12」
5月21日(火)
run
電車の運行情報 etc.
動いている
遅れている
Is this train runing on time?
Is this train on time?
For 定刻通り, you can say, be on time or running on time.
But running is useful when you talk about trains.
This train is running on time.
This train is running late.
土砂崩れ, How do you say that in English?
土砂崩れ
Landslide
There was a landslide, so the trains are not runing now.
The trains aren't runing yet.
運行開始
start running
The trains start runing at 6 a.m..
運行終了
stop runing
The trains stop runing at 11 p.m.
通過します
-> desn't stop ... / pass by
This train doesn't stop at the next station.
* station ---> stop
pass by
(の横を）通過中です
This train is passing by a beautiful park.
This train is passing by the Mt. Fuji. It's on the right.
You're getting beter and better practicing each day. And we have a few more lessons to go this month.
So everyone, get on board, and let's practice speaking together!
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英会話タイムトライアル「5月DAY11」
5月27日(月)
英会話タイムトライアル「5月DAY11」
5月20日(月)
* How many stops is it from here? -> corrected
We have a new week of Eikaiwa time trial for you.
I'm Catherine and I'll meet with you on the train. We can seee some beautiful views from the window. Join me on Friday.
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So let's get ready to go for a train ride through New Zealand.
- stop
Just transfer at the next stop. <- next station?
Ginza station isn't the next stop.
*How many stops is it from here?
How many more stops is it from here?
How many stops are there from here?
Ginza station is four stops from here.
I'd like to go to New Market station.
New Market staion is five stops from here.
- the last stop
Christ Church station is the last stop.
Just take this train to the lasat stop.
<- take がride よりも自然
<- Just take .. が please take ...よりも自然
Just get off at the last stop, and transfer to the blue train line.