ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson(60)
7月18日(木)
クレーム対応
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Subject: Urgent complaint: Missing construction materials.
Dear Ken,
I'm writing to express our frustration regarding missing materials at the construction site. Please see the details on the attached sheet. The absence of essential items is not only causing delays, but also jeopardizing the quality of our work. I urge you to take immediate action to rectify this matter.
Many thanks,
Relecca
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complaint = クレーム
<> claim 要求する, 請求する
jeopardizing
[ˈʤɛpərˌdaɪzɪŋ]
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ご不便をおかけしたことをお詫びいたします。
- I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
- I'm sorry for any trouble you may have experienced.
Dear Rebecca,
Thank you for bringing this issue to my attention. I understand the urgency and importance of having all the necessary materials on site. I personally investigate the matter and ensure that all the required materials are delivered as soon as possible. I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Regards,
Ken
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Subject: Clarification regarding recent incident.
Dear Jeremy,
I'd like to follow up on the recent incident. I understand there may have been some frustration on your end and for that, I sincerely apoligize. However, upon reviewing the situation, it appears there were multiple factors that contributed to the issue. I'd like to discuss the details either online or in person. Would you be available sometime this week?
Best regards,
Ken
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In this email it says at the end that they want to discuss it verbally. What do you think about that?
-Expecially when it comes to complaints or issues, there's a higher risk of misunderstanding with emails. So I think to suggest talking verbally like this is an effective approach.
-That makes sense. This is even more so when it comes to communication in a foreign language.
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- Thank you for sharing the progress on this issue.
- I appreciate your transparency.
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Dear Ken,
Thank you for sharing the progress on this issue. I understand that various factors contributed to it. I'd be happy to discuss the matter with you online. How about this Friday afternoon?
Best regards,
Jeremy
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ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ!英語の極意(73)
7月17日(水)
I wish I had cute dreams like that.
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- Whether you succeed or not is less important than doing your best.
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Renji, I like your new glasses.
Thank you. I feel like I'm looking at somebody else when I look in the mirror.
You look like a young professor.
Good. My dream is to become a history professor. I don't know if I succeed though.
Whether you succeed or not is less important than doing your best.
Well, now I can see the whiteboard clearly at school.
That's important. Now let's star today's lesson.
From page 45?
Right.
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- I like your new glasses.
-> trousers, pants, socks, scissors - My dream is to become a history professor.
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- Whether you succeed or not is less important than doing your best.
Whether -> 文頭OK (<> if は文頭に来ない)
* less important than...
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- Whether my team wins or not isn't big deal. I just like watching them play.
- Whether we arrive on time or not depends on when we leave. If we leave now, we might make it.
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Hey guys, if we leave now, we might make it.
Alright, let's go!
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ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ!英語の極意(72)
7月16日(火)
- That you wote a real letter and sent these photos is amazing.
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Hi Carolyn, what time is it there?
It's about 12:30 in the afternoon.
I'm getting ready for bed here.
Sorry about the time difference, but I really wanted to talk to you.
You got my photos from the trip?
Yes, they're interesting. I rarely see printed photos anymore. You used an old film camera, right?
Yeah, I bought it in Tokyo, actually. It's great.
That you wrote a real retter and sent these photo is amazing.
Cool, right?
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- It's about 12:30 in the afternoon.
- I'm getting ready for bed here.
*get ready (for)
*bed :uncountable-> 寝ると言うこと
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- That you wote a real letter ( + and sent these photos) is amazing.
- That you are here makes me happy.
- That you study is a good thing.
- The fact that he passed doesn't surprise me.
Okay everyone, it's time to practice, so today we'll practice using that節 as the subject. Okay? Let's begin. Here we go!
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- That you ate the whole pizza is surprising. You normally don't eat that much.
- That you didn't get hurt is miracle. You fell over two meters.
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ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ!英語の極意(71)
7月15日(月)
I'm afraid there's no Royal Road to losing weight.
Step by step, day bay day...
Royal Road (to)
an easy or direct way of achieving a desired end
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- Practicing is the only way to get better.
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Mr. Stravinsky, this Beethoven Sonata is much harder than I thought.
Yes, many students think the Moonlight Sonata is easy but it isn't at all.
I want to play it as well as Sotoda Michiko.
Ah, yes. The famous pianist.
How can I play like her?
Practicing is the only way to get better. I'm afraid there is no Royal Road to learning.
What does that mean?
It means there are no special shortcuts.
I see.
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- This Beethoven Sonata is much harder than I thought.
- I want to play it as well as Sotoda Michiko.
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- Practicing is the only way to get better.
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- Playing the guitar well takes practice. It's not something you can learn overnight.
*overnight 一晩で
*take practice 練習を要する - To finish this project on time is my only goal today. I mustn't get distructed by anything.
*get distructed 気が散る
So practicing is the only way to get better at English.
That's right. So all you have to do is practice practic practic...
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ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ!英語の極意(70)
7月12日(金)
It's time for the review.
What was found in a time capsle?
Something unusual.
An electric guitar.
1865 devices.
niece
advvanced ..
what 's unusual about that?
I wonder if ...
put it in there
have a mystery on our hands
Why did William visit Professor Peacock's office?
Because he had some questions.
Because he wanted to take professor Peacock's class.
Because he needed to take Professor Peacok to another university.
step out for a second
Do you know when..will ..?
have questions for ...
Roman studies class
I'm in that class too.
Who is Yayoi?
An actor who is well known in Japan.
An international student who is learning Japanese.
A member of an international company.
I'm surprised that + sentence..
heard about that
There was one ...
Did she speak to you in English?
work for ..
spelled ...
What is the bad news?
Deepak is not there anymore.
The two people can't have curry there.
Barbara is full.
in my opinion
I can't wait
crowded
will be just checking my phone
another day
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You look sad.
-I wonder if my boyfriend still loves me. Yesterday was my birthday. I was expecting a nice precent, but he gave me cash saying buy whatever you want. What do you think I should do?
* whatever you want -> what you want
So, you gave her cash as her birthday present, right?
-Acttually, I went to some stores to choose a nice present for her, but I just endied up realizing I don't know her at all. I don't know what she wants, what color she likes, anything.. From now on, I'll try to know her better.
*end up ... ing -> ended up and I ralized...
*realize
*not at all
*from now on >> gowing forward
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ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ!英語の極意(69)
7月11日(木)
Ready for an excellent lesson today?
- Deepak said the restaurant is full.
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Barbara is this the restaurant you were talking about?
Yes. The best curry in Japan has served here in my opinion, anyway.
Well, I am starving. I can't wait.
Wow, it's crowded tonight. Let me talk to Deepak. Wait here.
Sure. I'll just be checking my phone.
Oh, bad new, Vincent. Deepak said the restaurant is full. Let's go somewhere else.
Oh, no. I was really looking forward to this.
We can come back another day.
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- Is this the restaurant you were talking about?
- Let me talk to Deepak.
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- Deepak said the restaurant is full. Let's go somewhere else.
*said .... is -> 時制の一致がされていない
-> is full (今も)満席という現在の状況
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- The staff told me the elevator is under repair. We'll have to take the stairs.
- I heard Big West fashion is having a sale. Shall we check it out?
- Adam said he has your keys. He found them on the groud.
Well, I'll let you in on a little secret, Sensei. We'll understand either way... So don't worry about it. Just speak.
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副詞の位置
I'll just be checking my phone.
be 動詞の場合は通常 be + advだけど、
助動詞 + be の場合は、 助動詞 + adv + be ...
か?
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ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ!英語の極意(68)
7月10日(水)
Sensei, I'm suprised that you speak Japanese.
Yeah, I knonw a few phrases.
That's good to hear. Keep practicing. -Okay...
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- I thought she was great.
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Arnold, I'm surprised that you speak Japanese. My husband is Japanese so I know a few phrases myself.
I do. In fact, a few years ago we made a movie in Tokyo.
Right. I heard about that. There was one unknown Japanese actor.
Yes, Yayoi was her name. I thought she was great.
Did she speak to you in English?
Yes, she did. She works for an international company. * works 現在形(一般的)
Sorry, what did you say her name was again?
Yayoi, spelled Y-A-Y-O-I.
Got it. Thanks.
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- I'm surprised that you speak Japanese.
I'm happy that you are here. - There was one unknown Japanese actor.
there was -> 道のものが登場
<> There's a body in the park. ( not "the bosy")
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- I thought she was great.
She told me she loved me.
I thought you'd say that. -> 'd-> would
What did you say her name was?
Okay everyone. It's time for today's practice. Hmm, if the box is in the past, the content is in the past. I like it. Let's practice.
Okay guys, reapat after us.
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- I decided I needed to lose weight. That's why I joined the gym.
- Mark said he was busy. I'll ask someone else for help.
*ask ... for help
*someone else - Where did you say you were from? GIfu was it?
* was it↑(聞き返しなので上に上げて発音)
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ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ!英語の極意(67)
7月9日(火)
This is again, Rosa and .. I'm David Evans.
- Do you know when he'll be back?
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Oh hello. Um, where is Professor Peacock?
He stepped out for a second.
Do you know when he'll be back?
Um... not sure. But probably soon. Would you tell me why you're here?
I had some questions for the professor.
Oh, me too. My name is William. I'm in his Roman studies class. Nice to meet you.
I'm Jessica. I'm in that class too, but I've never seen you before.
Oh, well, I've just transferred from another university.
Interesting..
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- I've never seen you before.
- I've just transferred from another university.
- Do you know when he'll be back?
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- Do you know why we're stopped? The train conductor hasn't announced anything.
- Can you tell me whose care this is? It's bloking mine.
- Let me know what you want for dinner. I'll start cooking soon.
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ!英語の極意(66)
7月8日(月)
- I wonder if someone put it in there later.
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Professor Peacock, did you here about the time capsule they discoverd in Oxford?
-Yes, Mana, my niece was talking about that recently.
Well, they found something unusual inside it.
What did they find?
It appers to be some kind of advanced electric device.
What's unusual about that?
The time capsule was buried in 1865. There were no such electric devices back then.
I wonder if someone put it in there later.
That's highly unlikely.
Then we have a mystery on our hands.
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- Did you here about the time capsule they discoverd in Oxford?
- They found something unusual inside it.
*some(thing/time/one) + explanation
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- I wonder if someone put it in there later.
wonder + if ...
put it + in there + later
I'm curious whether he remembers me.
I don't care if you bored.
Do you know if that's true?
Alright, today's target forms are again, the rpert文. But we'lk use if whether clauses. Just like last time, we use the main verb, then use the if wether clause to explain if after. Let's practice and put it it your pocket. Repeart after us!
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- I'm curious wether he understand me or not. English isn't his native language.
- I don't know wether you are right or not. I'm not an expert on the topic.
- I wonder if Jennifer wote this. This looks like her handwriting.
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ!英語の極意(65)
7月5日(金)
It's Friday. That means it's time to review ... That's right. and That's review business..
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Listen to the questions and pick which one of the three options is the correct answer. Let's start with Monday's dialog.
How was the seafood Paella?
It was really good.
It made Roxy laugh.
Unfortunatelly, it had some bread in it.
It's been a while since
the new pan made the rice burn
How are things going with ...?
say things in a funny way
it's nice to have a good friend
What will Dr. Stein do later?
See a doctor.
Teach the woman.
Learn how to heal robots.
Ouch
my hip still hurts sometimes
I'm still healing
I'll have my doctor look at it
Aren't you a ... ?
I'm not that kind of ...
What kind of ... are you?
a doctor of robotic engineering
can be a doctor like that too someday
Which of the following is true?
The two people had dinner together last night.
The man spoke with uncle Berry.
Thursday is the 4th of july.
We haven't had dinner todether in a while
have been so busy with the show
just between us,
Aren't you excited about ...?
Let's go see the fireworks at the beach
I'll let you know if + Thursday works
a national holiday
in show buiness
Why did Gary get a new phone?
Because he needed it for his job.
Because the original one had a problem.
Because he lost his old one.
these days
in school
did you get your phone fixed?
there was some kind of problem with
What were the odds, right?
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My flight arrives at 12:30.
-Okay, I'll have my assistant pick you up. Could you wait for him at the arrival exit? He will find you. If something comes up, please give me a call.
*arrival exit
*if something comes up,
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Hey, what's making you cry? If there's anything I can do for you, please let me know. I'm always on your side. You know that, rightg?
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ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ!英語の極意(64)
7月4日(木)
- I'm sure you'll find something soon.
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Hi Helen. How are you doing these days?
Hi Gary. Fine. It's hard to believe that we're not in school anymore.
Yeah, I'm still looking for a job.
I'm sure you'll find something soon. Hey, did you get your phone fixed?
They gave me a new one. There was some kind of problem with the original.
It's hard to believe that the camera didn't work.
What were the odds, right? One in ten thousand?
Lucky you.
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- It's hard to believe that we're not in school anymore.
- Did you get your phone fixed?
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- I'm sure you'll find something soon.
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- I'm sure that you'll get that job. You are more than qualified.
*十二分に more than qualified - I think it's a good idea. I think we should give it a try.
*give it a try ちょっとやってみる - She textmessaged me that she isn't coming. Something came up, I guess.
ショウほどすてきなしょうばいはない
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ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ!英語の極意(63)
7月3日(水)
Yes, that's true. I'm in show business.
- Let me check my schedule.
- Just between us, you're better than your uncle Berry.
- Aren't you excited about the 4th of July?
* excite 興奮させる
-> be excited 興奮する <> exciting 興奮させるような...
- Let me check my schedule.
let -> 許す・許可する
Let me know.
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- I'll let you know if I need help. I'd like to try to do it by myself first thoguh.
- Let me know when you're done. I'll check your work for mistakes.
*check ... for mistakes に間違えがないか確認する - Sorry. My dad won't let me go. Sandays are for family, he says.
Hey Sensei. You know, we haven't had a drinking session in quite a while.
Yes, but I'm in show business.
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ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ!英語の極意(62)
7月2日(火)
- I'll have my doctor look at it.
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Ouch!
Doctor Stein, are you okay?
Oh, I think so. My hip still hurts sometimes.
It is still healing.
Yes, you're probably right Genie. I'll have my doctor look at it.
But aren't you a doctor, Doctor Stein?
I'm not that kind of doctor.
What kind of doctor are you?
I'm a doctor of robotic engineering.
Maybe I can be a doctor like that too someday.
Yes, I definitely think you can.
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- Aren't you a doctor?
意外・心外・同意を求める - Maybe I can be a doctor like that too someday.
*some ぼんやり -> someday いつの日か
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- I'll have my doctor look at it.
*have 近くにある・静かな動詞 -> 所有権は自分
-> あたりまえのことをする
<> make 無理矢理させる感じ
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- I'll have the clock beside the window. Be careful with it, please. It's an antique.
- My teacher has us work in groups. She says teamwork is very important.
*work in groups
*have -> has - Have the staff bring you a smaller size. That shirt is too big for you.
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Hey guys. Teamwork is very important.
That's right. Teamwork makes the drem work.
Hey, what about me? Let's go!
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