英会話タイムトライアル「8月DAY10」
8月9日(金)
*Wales
Here's our conversation partner around the Atlantic.
Hi everyone. I'm Nora Kennedy. Let's go to Wales this month.
Taiwa-karaoke around the Atlantic.
Do you remember this month's theme? Ups and downs in Wales.
Here's today's scene.
Imagine this...
Let's go to a big park in Wales today. There's an exciting race today. It's a public viewing event. Everyone in the park will see the race live on big screen. The race has runners from different countries. Japan, Wales, Jamaica... I'll ask you about the runners befor the race start. There is a lot of excitment when the race starts and finishes. So, join in the fun.
Did you picture the situation?
Try to have a six turn conversation as you sharing your feeling while we watch the race.
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The park is not too crowded. Can you see the public viewing screen?
-Yeah, how about you?
-I can see it pretty well. The Wales runner is in lane number five. What lane is the Japanese runner in?
-Lene number two. She's the world record holder.
-Are you a fan of that Japanese runner?
-Yeah, I'm a huge fan. She's ｼｭﾝﾊﾟﾂﾘﾂｺ. Go Ritsuko!
-Wow, I'm not really a fan of any one athlete. Are you a big fan of any sport teams?
-I'm a fan of the ETT rugby team more or less. But I'm not a huge sports fan.
-Oh look, the race has started. Even I feel nervous. How about you? How do you feel?
-Same here. I feel a little nervous, too. The mood is contagious.
-Oh, it's neck and neck. The winner is the Weles runner. A new world record? Oh, there are people shouting from all the buildings around the town.
-All of Wales is celebrating at this very moment. Can you believe it? It's incredible.
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How many times did you reply?
Nora, what kind of sports do you enjoy watching?
-I really love to watch runners.
-Is that right?
-Yeah. I think it's so amazing to see the determination on their faces.
-Yes.
So listen carefully to how Steve replies. It's a good example.
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That was an exciting race.
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We are going to a beautiful castle in Wales. I'm really looking forward to it.
Wales has a lot of castles. And you'll experience it together with Nora.
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英会話タイムトライアル「8月DAY9」
8月8日(木)
How do you feel now?
I feel great.
I'm a huge fan of yours. * fan <> fun
It's an honor to meet you. * an honor
This is the best hotel in Wales. <> not the worst
You nailed it!
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...な気分
I feel ...
I feel on top of the world.
I feel fantastic.
I'm a big fan of ...
I'm a big fan of the Beatles.
-Great one. I'm also a big fan of the Beatles.
This is not the worst .. in ...
This is not the worst restaurant in this city.
He is not the worst person in the class.
Can you see the public viewing screen?
- Yeah, I can see pretty well. How about you?
a public viewing screen
-> a public display
- a large screen to display presentations or advertisements
Are you a fan of that Japanese runner?
-Yeah, I'm a huge fan. She's Syunpatsu Ritsuko. Go, Ritsuko.
-Yeah, I'm a big fan of her.
Are you a big fan of any sports teams?
-I'm a fan of the Giants more or less. But I'm not a huge sports fan.
more or less
強いて言えば。どちらかというと（はっきりしない場合）-Mostly or basically. / Approximately or nearly.
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英会話タイムトライアル「8月DAY8」
8月7日(水)
fan
I'm a big fan of yours.
a frined of mine <> my friend
This is a frined of mine.
fan of ..
I'm a huge fan of yours.
It's honor to meet you.
I'm so glad to see you.
I went your concert in London. It was amazing.
I'm a big fan of this show.
I've been a big fan of this show for a long time.
I've been living here for a long time.
Are you a fan of any sports teams?
I'm a big fan of the Tigers.
I'm not really a fan of any one team.
I like all kinds of sports.
Well, I'm a big fan of our listners, Steve.
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英会話タイムトライアル「8月DAY7」
8月6日(火)
反省しています。
She feels bad.
－＞reflect
I'm sorry I forget your birthday. I feel bad.
Don't feel bad.
Don't worry about it.
I'm sorry I broke your mirror. I feel terrible.
うらやましい
You're lucky.
-> envy <> I'm jealous / You are lucky.
You're lucky (that) you live near the train station.
You were lucky the hotel had availability.
This is the best hotel in Walse.
This is not the worst hotel in Las Vegas.
まぁまぁです。
It's not bad.
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英会話タイムトライアル「8月DAY6」
8月5日(月)
Hellow everyone, it's Nora here. Your conversation partner. This Friday, we go to a big park in Wales. We'll see an exciting race together. Let's have fun.
Thanks Nora. An exciting race.
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気持ちを分かち合う
feel
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How do you feel now?
-I feel relieved.
-I feel a little blue.
-I feel a little down.
-I feel a little depressed.
-I feel a little sad
-I feel great.
-I feel amazing.
-I feel wonderful.
-I feel awesome.
-> Amazing, wonderful, awesome, terrific, incredible, stellar
-I feel a little nervous.
-I'm excited.
It's my turn. Okay, here we go.
You got this! You got this!
-> You can do it.
決まったね。
You nailed it.
さすが！
Great job!
お疲れ様。
Good game!
You did well.
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会話タイムトライアル「8月DAY5」
8月2日(金)
The Atlantic Ocean..
Hi Nora.
Hi everyone. I'm Nora Kennedy. I'm originally from Ireland. I'll be your new conversation partner.
A warm welcome to Eikaiwa time trial.
Thanks, Steve.
I'm so happy to be here. So, Nor, do you know where we're going this month?
Of course, Steve. We're going to a new beautiful place right beside Ireland, Wales.
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Ups and downs in Wales.
So express your feelings in a conversation with me.
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You and I are on the curise ship. We will meet up for the first time at the sports bar. I'm working at that sports bar and I'll talk to you. You and I are watching the rugby match. The match is Japan versus Wales. Let's watch the match.
That's the situation.
Try to have a seven turn conversation as we chat about the exciting rugby match.
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Oh, Wow. This rugby match is exciting, isn't it?
-Yeah, it is.
-I'm on the edge of my seat. So what would you like to drink?
-I'll have an iced tea.
-Here you are. Which team are you rooting for?
-I'm rooting for Japan. And are you rooting for Walse?
-Well, I'm Irish, but I'm rooting for Wales today. Who is your favorite player on the Japan rugby team?
-Marunaka, number 7. I really hope he has a good match.
-Oh, the Walse player dropped the ball and they lost. What a mistake! I feel sorry for that player. He's crying. Don't you feel sorry for him?
-I feel sorry for him, too. I hope his teammates cheer him up.
-Japan and Walse played a good game. By the way, I'm Nora.
-Hi Nora. I'm Ken.
-I just started working on this cruise ship. I'll be on board for four whole months. That hasn't sunk in yet. How do you like the cuise ship so far?
-I've been enjoying it so far and I've been practicing English a lot. It's a once in a lifetime experience and I'm excited to see Walse on our first stop in Cardiff.
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英会話タイムトライアル「8月DAY4」
8月1日(木)
So, try to say it, quickly and smoothly, and copy my intonation.
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This pub is so lively.
Which team are you rooting for?
I'm rooting for Japan.
Who is your favorite player on the Japan team?
I hope he does well.
It's a new world record!
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I'm so excited to ...
I'm so excited to meet you.
I'm so excited to see the new stadium.
I'm so excited to visit my friends in the U.S.
I hope ... does well.
I hope he does well.
I hope number 23 does well.
I hope the new bee does well.
I'm rooting for
I'm rooting for Team USA.
I'm footing for Team A.
You can say the America or American team but some people like to say, Team USA. Team Japan.
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This rugby match is exciting, isn't it?
-Yeah, it is.
-Yeah, I love it.
Who is your favorite player on the Japan rugby team?
- Nakamura, number 7. I really hope he does well.
How do you like the cruise ship so far?
-I've been enjoying it so far and I've been practicing English a lot. I'm so excited to see Wales and then Ireland.
So get ready for Taiwa-Karaoke tomorrow. You'll have a nice conversation with Nora.
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英会話タイムトライアル「8月DAY3」
7月31日(水)
鳥肌
goose bumps
-> I have goose bumps.
I got goose bumps.
*I have + ...
I have a cold.
I have a fever.
I have a headache.
I have goose bumps.
I got goose bumps.
I saw it live and got goose bumps.
-> I watched it live ...
Who is your favorite player on the Japan team.
期待している
I hope he dose well.
I hope he dose well in today's race.
予想する
We expect rain today.
世界新記録です
It's a new world record.
写真判定でした
It was a photo finish.
これは一生に一度の経験です。
This is a once in a lifetime experience.
まだ実感がありません。
It hasn't sunk in yet.
*sink in 実感が湧く
-> sunk in
ハラハラドキドキでした。
I was on the edge of my seat.
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英会話タイムトライアル「８月ＤＡＹ２」
7月30日(火)
I love to watch sorts. How about you?
-
Which team are you rooting for?
root for
応援する
I'm rooting for Japan.
I'm rooting for Wales. How about you?
声援を送る
cheer
We can't cheer during the teniss match.
How about booing?
Is booking okay?
boo verb
Let's not boo.
Let's stop booing.
体操選手
gymnast
[ˈʤɪmnəst]
Eveyone is cheering the gymnast from Japan.
No one is cheering that gymanst.
かわいそう
I feel sorry for ...
I feel sorry for him.
Do you feel sorry for him?
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Those are three important phrases for expessing your feelings especially when you're enjoying sports.
So eveyone get on board and le's practice speaking together.
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英会話タイムトライアル「8月DAY1」
7月29日(月)
It's a new month of Eikaiwa-time- trial.
And starting this month, we're cruising around the Atlantic.
Hi everyone. I an Nora and I'm originally from Ireland. I'll be your conversation partner on Fridays.
Let's watch an exciting rugby match together. Talked you on Friday!
Thank you, Nora. She's originally from Ireland.
*cruise
*rugby
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I got a moving fan letter.
That documentary was so moving.
-> I was moved. <> It was moving.
I'm so excited to see Wales.
This rugby match is exciting, isn't it?
にぎやか
lively
This pub is so lively.
The summer festival was pretty lively.
本のサイン会
Book signingBook signing event
The book signing wasn't very lively.
But we had a nice time.
But It was fun.
But we enjoyed it / ourselves.
盛り上がっていきましょう！
Let's go!
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英会話タイムトライアル「7月DAY15」
7月26日(金)
英会話タイムトライアル「7月DAY15」
7月19日(金)
Try to complete a conversation with me today in your own words.
Okay let's finish up our journey in Tahiti with this.
Imagine this..
Today, you'll visit an exhibition on the cruise ship. You'll enjoy art from Tahiti. And then someone starts a conversation with me. And we talk about some special art from the artist Paul Gauguin.
And let's introduce ourselves to each other for practice.
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So have a seven turn conversation as you meet someone new at the art exhibition party.
-This is a fun party and exhibition, isn't it?
-Yeah, it really is.
-Which painting do you like the best?
-I haven't made up my mind yet. How about you?
-I haven't made up my mind either.
So where do you call home?
-Home for me is Yokohama, Japan
-Japan. I see.
-How about you? Where do you call home?
-Home for me is Hamilton, New Zealand. Paul Gauguin is pretty well known in New Zealand. How well known is he in Japan?
-Pretty well known. I have a Gauguin print in my living room in Japan. It's called the Siesta.
-Actually, I've been to Japan once.
-Which part of Japan did you see?
-Tokyo and Kyoto. I missed the cherry blossoms season, though. Where do you like to see the cherry blossoms?
-I like a place called Yoshino. It located in Wentern Japan. I love seeing the cherry blossoms in the mountains. I'll show you a picture.
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Steve will show you one way to reply. Listen carefully.
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Catherine, where do you like to see the cherry bulossoms?
-I have to say that Yoyogi park is my favorite place to see the cherry blossoms.
-In Yoyogi park? Right across the street from the studio.
-Right over there. What about you, Steve?
-All of the beautiful cherry blossoms in Japan are iside my heart.
Oh, I can't believe my trip is already over. It was so fun to have conversations with you around the Paciffic.
We're going to travel in the Atlantic.
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英会話タイムトライアル「7月DAY14」 7月25日(木)
英会話タイムトライアル「7月DAY14」
7月18日(木)
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It's Thursday. So we'll practice the phrase that we learn this week.
So you can use them in ral conversations.
So try to repeat each phrase after me. Here we go!
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Fun party, isn't it?
Yeah, it really is.
Which country would you like to go to this summer?
I haven't made up my mind yet.
How popular is Japanese food in Tahiti?
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Next, we'll use three phrases to make original senteces in English.
Just create your own senteces in your own words.
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～ですね
, isn't it?
Alright, it's Jenny's turn to make a sentece with ", isn't it?"
Good coffee, isn't it?
It's hot today, isn't it?
Which part of ... do you call home?
-> So, think of a country to put in that phrase.
Which part of Japan do you call home?
Which part of Tokyo do you call home?
How well known is ... in ...?
How well known is mochi in Europe?
How well known is Japan in the world?
-> Good one. Mochi is becoming more well known. Right, Jenny?
-Yeah, I see it in the states when I go back to visit. -I see.
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Use your imagination...
You are visiting an exhibition and asked which painting you like the best.
Which painting do you like the best?
I haven't made up mind yet. How about you?
How well know is Paul Gauguin in Japan?
-He's pretty well known.
-I'm not sure, but he is quite famous, I think.
Where do you like to see the cherry blossoms?
-I like a place called Yoshino. I really like the cherry blossoms in the mountains. I'll show you a picture.
-I like a place ...
-Oh it's hard to find one good spot. So, Jenny said, I like a place called Yoshino. There are some beautiful cherry blossoms there and other places.
And now you're ready for a conversation.
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英会話タイムトライアル「7月DAY13」
7月24日(水)
英会話タイムトライアル「7月DAY13」
7月17日(水)
I went to Japan.
-Really?
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How did you like Japan?
-> It's a natural way to ask someone's impression.
Which part of Japan did you see?
Where did you stay?
When you were in Japan, did you see the cherry blossoms?
the cherry blossoms
I hope you can see the cherry blossoms in my hometown someday.
-> Someday I hope...
How popular is Japanese food in Tahiti?
How popular is Gauguin in New Zealand?
Gauguin is pretty well known in Japan.
わりと知られている
pretty well known
How well known is Kurosawa Akira in the UK?
How well known are Japanese TV shows in France?
How well known are Japan's cherry blossoms in the
How well known is/are ...?
どのくらい知られていますか？
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英会話タイムトライアル「7月DAY12」
7月23日(火)
英会話タイムトライアル「7月DAY12」
7月16日(火)
Which painting do you like the best?
I'm not sure yet.
-> You can also say, I don't know. But it's a little too strong.
->Here's another useful phrase.
I'm still thinking about it.
Which country would you like to go this summer?
I haven't made up my mind yet.
-> You can also say, I haven't decided yet. Both are okay. But in casual conversation isntead of decided I'd recommend I haven't made up my mind yet.
-I haven't made up my mind yet, either.
->It's almost the same. At the end of the sentence, you put in "either."
Excuse me for a minute.
ちょっと席を外します。
->Excuse me for a moment. / Excuse me for a second.
I'll be right back.
Actually, I need to go now.
失礼します。
Nice talking to you.
-Nice talking to you, too.
But the most imprtant thing is how do you say in English?
Was it a little easier the second time arougn?
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英会話タイムトライアル「7月DAY11」
7月22日(月)
英会話タイムトライアル「7月DAY11」
7月15日(月)
Hi everyone, Catherine here. On Friday, you go to a fun party and art exhibition on the cruise ship. I'll see you Friday! Bye for now!
*cruise
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So let's manster them together.
Long line, isn't it?
You can say,
It's a long line, isn't it?
-> But taking out the subject in the verb makes it a little more warm.
a long queue
Yeah, it is.
ええ、そうですね。
-> This is the easiest reply and you emphasize "is". Yeah it is.
Fun party, isn't it?
-Yeah, it really is.
Nice exhibition, isn't it?
-Yeah, it's better than I expected.
You might say,
It's better than I thought. but more natural way to say is I expected.
exhibition
[ˌɛksəˈbɪʃən]
Do you live around here or are you visiting?
-> Using "visiting" is better than to use traveling.
I'm visiting. How about you?
Where do you call home?
->The point is not starting with " Where are you from?" It might make them feel isolated or feel alienated.
Where do you call home. That's a nice wy of asking.
Whchi part of the UK do you call home?
Home for me is Tokyo, Japan.