ボキャブライダー（1120）
12月13日(金)
12月15日(金)
【ご当地】local, dialect, mascot, delicacy
delicacy[ˈdɛləkəsi] ごちそう・珍味・魅力的なもの
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local
[ˈloʊkəl]
現地の・その場所の
This yakisoba is a local favorite.
local -> location
dialect
[ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt]
方言・～弁
I think it's important to keep local dialects alive.
mascot
[ˈmæskət]
マスコット・幸運を表すもの
The local mascot has helped our community attract more tourists.
delicacy
[ˈdɛləkəsi]
ごちそう・珍味・魅力的なもの
delicacy -> delicate 優美な, 繊細な, 上品な
Zundamochi is a famous Sendai delicacy made of edamame.
There it is. Tsutenkaku. And check out all these delicacies.
That's a kansai dialect, right?
Your kansai dialect is worse than your English.
ボキャブライダー（1344）
12月12日(木)
【optが付く単語】opt, option, optimal, optimist
Opt
選ぶ・最適な
opt
[ɑpt]
選ぶ・選択する
I’m glad I didn’t opt for the fish dinner on the flight.
Opt for …
Select / choose <> opt 他のものより強く好む
*flight
option
[ˈɑpʃən]
選択肢・選ぶ権利
Your doctor recommended surgery? Are there any other options?
optimal
[ˈɑptəməl]
最適な・最善の
What’s the optimal length of a nap?
Best 一番いい <> optimal うまくいく可能性が一番高い
,
optimist
[ˈɑptəmɪst]
楽観主義者
My sister is such an optimist. For her, every difficulty is an opportunity.
<>pessimist
It’s over, Hiyorina. We’ve got the roads completely sealed off. Escape is not option.
Other options? Um. Other options, let me think. This is not the optimal result.
ボキャブライダー（1343）
12月11日(水)
【アンケート】survey, conduct, respondent, in favor of
survey
[ˈsɜrˌveɪ]
調査・アンケート・調査を行う
According to the survey, coco is the most popular winter drink.
verb:
We surveyed 5,000 children about their favorite animals.
conduct
[ˈkɑndʌkt]
行う・実施する・指揮する
We conduct a survey to identify foreigners’ favorite Japanese sweets.
Conduct +
Survey / research / analysis / investigation
respondent
[rɪˈspɑndənt]
回答者
There were only six respondents to the survey we conducted.
Resident
defendant
Applicant
In favor of
[ɪn][ˈfeɪvər] [ʌv]
を指示して・を賛成して
What percentage of respondents were in favor of working from home.
<>opposed to
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（159）
11月28日(木)
If you’ve been regularly following this program, you are definitely improving. Even if the improvements are small, they are important. So give yourself a hand of applause.
That’s right.
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Uncle Barry is coming over on Sunday.
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Kelly, how does the tree look?
Nice job, Takuma. I especially like those blue LEDs.
Me too. They go well with this silver ornaments.
Oh, I almost forgot to tell you. Uncle Barry is coming over on Sunday.
Is he coming for dinner again?
No, he just wants to drop by and say hello.
Okay, but I was planning to watch the Christmas rock TV special, it starts at eight p.m.
Don’t worry. He’s coming in the afternoon.
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How does the tree look?
I was planning to watch the Christmas rock TV special
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Uncle Barry is coming over on Sunday.
I’m leaving for London next month.
*be … ing (はっきりとした予定) <> be going to つもり
It starts at eight p.m.
*現在形 時刻表などの予定
Will be arriving in Tokyo tomorrow.
Okay guys, it’s time for today’s practice in the practice for today, there are three types. 現在形 現在進行形 未来進行形 Alright?
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I’m staying in this evening. I have to get up early tomorrow morning.
School finishes at 3:30. After that, I’m free all afternoon.
I’ll be meeting with your teachers this Thursday. Is there anything I should know beforehand?
Will be ing
Our program finishes now, but keep on practicing after that.
And zoom in on success.
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ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（167）
12月10日(火)
Let’s have another great lesson. Let’s jump right in.
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I’m going to reserve one for us.
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Casper, did you hear about the new cake shop on the corner?
No. When did it open?
Last week. There are flowers in front of the shop.
Is it any good?
The baker trained in France. Their cakes look delicious.
Do they do Christmas cakes?
Yes. I’m going to reserve one for us.
You have to make a reservation.
Of course. There’s going to be a long line on December 24th.
Wow, I would never think to do that.
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Did you hear about the new cake shop on the corner?
There are flowers in front of the shop.
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I’m going to reserve one for us.
It’s going to rain.
It’s going to be a long line.
There’s going to be a long line.
It will rain tomorrow.
Don’t worry everything will be fine.
I will be a hero.
Okay, it’s practice time. Be going to versus will. 流れの中 versus 見通す. No, no. They’re not rivals. They are actually quite similar, but let’s practice so you can feel the difference between them. Okay? Let’s go.
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We’re going to call a cab. Do you want to ride with us?
*a taxi = a cab
I will cook dinner for us both. Just sit back and relax.
The train will be really crowded. You should try to leave early.
*try to ～するようにする
I think I should leave early today.
Really? Why?
I should reserve Christmas cake.
Do you celebrate Christmas?
No. I just like to eat Christmas cake. That’s all.
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（166）
12月9日(月)
And we want to present you with a token of our appreciation. Today’s lesson.
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I must have left it in the car.
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Stacy, I want to thank you for managing the band this year.
Thank you, Bill, but I haven’t really done much yet.
I know you’re new to the band but you’ve been like a breath of fresh air.
Wow, that’s such a nice compliment.
I mean it. And we want to present you with a token of our appreciation.
You don’t need to..
Wait a sec(ond). Where is it? Oh, man. I must have left it in the car.
Bill, really, it’s okay.
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I haven’t really done much yet.
*not really >> not always / not very much
You’ve been like a breath of fresh air.
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I must have left it in the car.
They may have used a different route.
I should have brought more cash.
That should have been the correct answer.
He cannot have wanted to do that.
*cannot するはずがない
Sorry to have kept you waiting.
>It’s also good to say, Sorry to keep you waiting, right? -Yeah.
Okay guys, are you ready? Let’s practice the different 助動詞 that can work with the 完了形. All right. Let’s jump right in.
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This is Sam’s cane. He must have forgotten to take it.
* cane 杖
Can you call Russell? He may have gotten lost.
I shouldn’t have eaten the second bowl of rice. Now, I’m too full for dessert.
*Second bowl of rice
Hey guys, what do you think Bill is going to give to Stacy?
Well, I don’t know but it’s in the car so I hope it wasn’t an ice cream cake.
How about you, Rosa?
I mean, I think it was probably something like a t-shirt with a picture of his face on it.
I hope it’s not miniature Kinkakuji.
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（165）
12月6日(金)
When I say, Re, you can say, view. Re view.
Why can’t Megan take a picture?
She forgot her camera.
Her phone battery has died.
She doesn’t like her clothes.
It’s for the best.
Appropriate
Not of this time period
Which of the following is true?
Kinzo needs a new suit.
Kinzo started teaching shogi six months ago.
Kinzo enjoys living in England.
How long have you been living here?
There is much to learn
Have been learning
How did Grandma try to get the concert tickets?
By phone.
At a ticket shop.
By using a smart phone app.
Thet tickets had already sold out.
The event of the season
Buy tickets through the internet
Old-fashioned
Has Mr. Stravinsky performed all of Beethoven sonatas?
Yes, she’s played all of them.
No, there is one she hasn’t played.
No, she hasn’t played any of them.
Be moved by
Be once a …
I have one left
I’ll have played all of his sonatas when I perform that.
When (do you think) that will be?
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Hi, what’s up?
-Hi my car has broken down, so I’ll be late for the meeting.
Could you please bring my computer to the meeting room so I can start my presentation as soon as I arrive?
Hey, we’re going out for dinner tonight, remember? Have you finished your homework?
-I’m just taking a break now. I’ll have finished all my homework by six.
So, no problem. By the way, which restaurant are we going to? How about Big West Burgers? One of my friends works part-time there.
Hey guys, have you ever worked part-time at the restaurant?
At a restaurant? No. Uh, a supermarket thought, yes. How about you, Rosa?
I actually have worked at two Japanese restaurants when I was living in California.
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（164）
12月5日(木)
I’m a just a teacher and I’m very proud of that.
I thought you were comedian.
You should be pround.. to be a comedian.
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I’ll have played all of his sonatas when I performed that.
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Mr. Stravinsky, your piano concert was amazing. I was moved by your passionate playing.
Thank you Seiichiro, you know, I’m not just a teacher. I was once a concert pianist.
Really?
Yes.
Have you performed all of Beethoven sonatas?
I have one left his last one. I’ll have played all of his sonatas when I performed that.
When do you think that would be?
It’s hard to say, it’s not very popular.
Well, I’d like to hear you play it.
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I was moved by your passionate playing.
I’ll have played all of his sonatas when I performed that.
->will + have played 未来の一時点までに
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I’ll have played all of his sonatas when I performed that.
I’ll have finished unpacking by noon.
You’ll have received your test results by next week.
They’ll have left the office by now.
Okay everyone, practice time. Remember last time, we talked about 過去完了形. We put a pin in a point. It was in the past, so 過去完了形. But this time the pin is in the future. So we’ll use 未来完了形. Alright. Let’s do it.
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Next month, I will have worked here for five years. Time flies.
After you meet Mina, you will have met all of my siblings. There are four of us in total.
It’s been 10 years, he will have forgotten about me by now.
Hey, David. I thought I would have finished my draft by now.
Oh yeah, it’s no big deal, but what happened?
I had nomikai yesterday.
David, don’t be nice. He will have forgotten about it by tomorrow.
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（163）
12月4日(水)
Am I old-fashioned? -Yes, you are.
No, David. You just a little old-fashioned.
Oh, just a little. Well, in that case.
Okay, maybe a lot.
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She called very early, but the tickets had already sold out.
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Grandpa, did Grandma get the tickets for the Christmas concert in London?
She called very early, but the tickets had already sold out.
Oh, that’s too bad. I was looking forward to it.
Me too, Roxy.
The concert seems to be the event of the season. I suppose everybody buy tickets through the internet these days.
Yeah, all my friends use smartphone apps to do those kinds of things.
We are a little old-fashioned, I guess.
No, your traditional.
Thank you, my dear.
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I suppose everybody buy tickets through the internet these days.
All my friends use smartphone apps to do those kinds of things.
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She called very early, but the tickets had already sold out.
When we finally got home, the sun had already set.
He moved there because he had dreamed about it all his life.
Why did Melissa go home?
-Because she had finished her work already.
Alright, it’s time for today’s practice. We’ll be using 過去完了形. Alright, there are two steps here. First, point in the past and then we say what happened before that. So remember, it’s all in the past. Got it? Let’s practice.
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I was worried because you had been gone for so long at least send me a text message.
*for so long
He stayed until seven p.m. Everyone else had already left.
*everyone else
Why did you pause the movie?
-Because you had fallen asleep.
Hey guys, I can get 50 percent discount at the movies. It’s good to get old.
Oh, you’re telling me. Well, I can’t wait.
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（162）
12月3日(火) Let's do our best today, okay?
I have been learning the rules of chess.
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Wow, this is a nice apartment Kinzo. I wish I had a place like this.
Thank you. It suits my needs well.
How long have you been living here?
I have been living here for about six months now.
Do you like living in England?
Yes, there is much to learn. Everything is very different from Japan.
Tell me what you’ve been learning.
I have been learning the rules of chess. Nobody here knows about shogi.
Not yet, at least.
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I wish I had a place like this.
How long have you been living here?
How old?
How far?
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I have been learning the rules of chess.
I have been living here for about six months now.
I’ve been cooking all day.
She’s been shopping all day.
Tell me what you’ve been learning.
Okay, everyone. Today’s practice is 現在完了進行形, what a mouthful. The image of this is fairly simple. You started practicing, you were practicing and you are practicing. Those three connected equals 現在完了進行形.
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I’ve been drinking the same coffee for years. I’m ready to try something new.
He’s been playing video games since he woke up. Does he ever take a break?
You’re not done yet. What have you been doing all this time?
*all this time ずっとこの間
Hey guys. I’ve been drinking the same cup of coffee since yesterday.
How much coffee is in that cup?
I think you should probably make a new cup of coffee.
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ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（161）
12月2日(月)
Oh no, my phone battery has died, so I can’t use it at all.
Let’s do it.
My phone battery has died, so I can’t use it at all.
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Megan, look at all these Victorian houses.
In credible. They look like they’ve been built recently. I want to take a picture.
Oh, no. I can’t.
What’s wrong?
My phone battery has died, so I can’t use it at all.
Maybe it’s for the best. People may ask us what we’re doing anyway.
That’s true. Look! There’s a clothing store over there. We should buy more appropriate clothes.
Good call. Our cloths are not of this time period.
But how do we pay for them…
Um..
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They look like they’ve been built recently.
People may ask us what we’re doing anyway.
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My phone battery has died, so I can’t use it at all.
I’ve lost my wallet, so I have to call my bank.
Can I talk to Erika?
She’s gone to the gym. Can you call later?
The floor has just been waxed. Please be careful.
Alright, everyone. It’s time for today’s practice. We’ll use 現在完了形 to focus on the result rather than the action. We call this 結果用法.
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Henly’s missed his return flight, so he has to stay at a hotel tonight.
*return flight
Jamie has gone to the grocery store. Could you try again in an hour?
*grocery store
The walls have just been panted, so please don’t tough them.
Can I use your charger? My phone battery has died.
Well, sure, but what are you doing with your phone to burn through so much battery?
*burn through -> means to use something very quickly.
Maybe you should stop playing games so much.
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（160）
11月29日(金)
What went wrong during Seiichiro’s performance?
He coughed a few times.
The audience didn’t clap.
Someone in the audience was coughing.
Your Beethoven Sonata
It went well
Excellent
Was coughing during
At the quietest part
Everyone in the audience was
That part is a blur
Why is Jonas wearing a jacket?
Because he wants to show off his new jacket.
Because he has a presentation today.
Because he usually wears a jacket in the office.
Looking sharp today
Look more professional
Put it all the …
Properly
I’m sure it’s there somewhere
What will Roxy and Grandpa probably do during their winter holidays?
Buy some travel magazines.
Go to Shakespear’s birthplace.
Stay at home.
It is rather late
Thinking about where to spend our winter holidays
Shakespeare
Which of the following is true?
Estella hasn’t spoken to Megan in three weeks.
Estella thinks Akira should look at his face.
Akira thinks Megan and Anton are too close.
Face the facts
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Have you made any plans for your vacation yet?
-Yeah, actually I decided to go to Cape Muroto, which a friend of mine recommended. I’ve never been there. I hope to have a relaxing time surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
Who do you recommend?
-I recommend Fiona. I’ve known her for many years. She’s reliable and is certain to be a great project leader. I am confident that she’ll make this project a success.
Be sure to -> Be certain to
Hey guys, have you been to Cape Moroto?
No. No, never.
It’s a wonderful place. You should go there.
Alright, I’ll check it out
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（159）
11月28日(木)
I’ve known Megan for a long time.
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Akira, the media is asking for updates again.
About Omega-3? We don’t have any updates.
That’s my point. Three weeks have passed since we lost contact with the spaceship.
That’s true. But Megan and Anton are okay. I can feel it.
How can you say that? We have to face the facts.
They are alive, Estella. I’ve known Megan for a long time.
I know you were close.
Not were, we are close.
Sorry, Akira.
It’s okay.
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We don’t have any updates.
*not + any
I know you were close.
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I’ve known Megan for a long time.
This house has been empty for many years.
How have you been?
How are you?
Three weeks have passed since we lost contact with the spaceship.
Okay everybody, it’s time for today’s practice. Today’s 現在完了形 is very fun. It’s different from 現在進行形. It starts in the past and continues closer and closer to now and even now continues. Alright.
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I’ve known Fiona for a decade. We got hired at the same time.
Three yeas have past since we moved here. Now, I can’t imagine living anywhere else.
Five people have called since you went to lunch. You should probably call them back.
*Hire 雇用する-> got hired
*call … back
We are running out of time. We should probably end the program.
Good call. Let’s go. See you, bye
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（158）
11月27日(水)
Alright, it's time for lesson strawberry eight.
What does that mean? -Lesson 158
I prefer 一期一会.
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You’ve been to Stratford-upon-Avon, haven’t you?
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Grandpa, aren’t you going to bed?
Yes, it is rather late. I’m getting sleepy.
What are you reading?
Some travel magazines. I’ve been thinking about where to spend our winter holidays.
Oh, we can just stay home again.
That would be boring for you Roxy. You’ve been to Stratford-upon-Avon, haven’t you?
Shakespear’s birthplace? Yes, we went there together a few years ago.
Oh, that’s right. Then I suppose Christmas at home is probably the best thing.
Sounds wonderful, Grandpa.
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I’ve been thinking about where to spend our winder holidays.
Then I suppose Christmas at home is the best thing.
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You’ve been to Stratford-upon-Avon, haven’t you?
経験
Have you ever been there?
* ever= at any time いつの時点でも
Have you been there before?
I’ve never climbed Mt. Fuji.
Ever been there?
No, never been there.
Okay everyone. Today’s 現在完了形 is about experience. Experiences are like trophies. The action is complete but you have the trophy now on a shelf, on display. So, let’s practice those together.
Ready to practice, guys? Repeat after us.
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Have you ever owed a pet? It’s not as easy as it seems.
I’ve never eaten hittupari-udon, but I’ hear it’s really good.
Ever been there? I’m thinking of going for the upcoming long weekend.
Hey David. How did you hear about hippari-udon?
I’ve heard about it from different videos and travel diaries. It looks pretty interesting. Have you ever tried it?
Have you, Rosa?
No, but it’s so popular, probably it’s like ひっぱりだこ.
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（157）
11月26日(火)
What am I gonna do?
I’ve done the same thing.
Oh, no. I’ve deleted the file.
Good morning, Jonas. You’re looking sharp today.
Thanks, Yayoi. Maybe it’s this new jacket.
Yeah, you don’t usually wear a jacket in the office.
I wanted to look more professional for my presentation today.
Good idea. By the way, did you finish the slides?
Yes, I’ve put in all the new date. Well, let’s see. Where was it? Oh, no. I’ve deleted the file.
What? I’m sure it’s there somewhere.
Hold on. False alarm. I’ve saved it properly.
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I wanted to look more professional for my presentation today.
By the way, did you finish the slides?
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Oh, no. I’ve deleted the file.
Have you heard from him?
I haven’t heard from him.
I’ve just left.
I’ve already left.
Have you had lunch yet? ＞Yet=もう？まだ？
I haven’t had lunch yet. ＞Yet=まだ
Okey, everyone, it’s time for today’s practice. We’ll focus on現在完了形 today, the present perfect. For today’s sentences, this 現在完了will talk about something that happened very recently or is at hand. So focus on that concept and let’s practice.
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Oh no. I’ve burnt the steak. What am I gonna do?
I’ve just woken up. Can we talk after I’ve had my coffee.
Have you showered yet? If not, I’ll let you go first.
Oh no, I've deleted my draft. What am I gonna do?
Again, sensei? That's the third time this week.
Well, it looks like you have to write it all over again.
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ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（156）
11月25日(月)
Somebody was coughing during the concert.
Seiichiro, you played your Beethoven Sonata very well. I’m so proud of you
Thank you, Mr. Vinsky. I practiced a lot and I think it went well.
Your performance was excellent. But…
But unfortunately, somebody was coughing during the concert.
Yes. That was too bad.
He was coughing at the quietest part.
It kind of ruined the mood of the piece, didn’t it?
Well, those things happened sometimes. When you finished, everyone in the audience was clapping loudly.
Really? That part is a blur to me.
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I think it went well.
It kind of ruined the mood of the piece, didn’t it?
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Somebody was coughing during the concert.
＞Be coughing 何度も咳をし続けた
He was sneezing.
He was hiccupping.
He was nodding.
The poor medaka was dying. > die 移行
The bus was stopping.
The helicopter was landing.
He’s always complaining about his job.
Okay, guys. You ready to practice? Today’s examples are not very difficult. So, just keep in mind this image of repeating action. Coughing, coughing, coughing during that span of time. Okay.
I was sneezing all afternoon. I forgot to take my allergy medicine.
I though the ride was stopping but then it sped up again.
*speed-> sped
*the ride
Hello? Oh, hi Jane. I’m finishing my homework. I’ll be done in a few minutes.
I’ll get my revenge.
Not that復讐, Rosa.
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（155）
11月22日(金)
Okay, let’s review this week’s dialogues.
Which of the following is true?
There are no benches in Hyde Park.
Megan thought Anton was angry.
Anton agrees to call the commander by her first name.
Call each other by our first names
It’s a scary thought + Live in the past
How does Barbara know Dr. Stein?
She worked with him in America.
She saw him on a TV show.
She met him at a conference.
If you ever interested in…
buying a property
Be speaking at a conference nearby
What is Roxy doing?
She’s doing some shopping.
She’s out with her boyfriend.
She’s having a party.
It’s me..
Busy with
Going to shops here
Be having a good time there
I’m just being silly
Why wouldn’t she be?
What will Kinzo probably do?
He’ll introduce trains to Japan.
He’ll lend some money to the woman.
He’ll help the woman find a job.
Help … find …
In a big way
I’m not promising anything thogh
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Are you going to take our order, or what?
-Hey, you’re being rude. You can’t talk to the server like that. You’re embarrassing me. If you keep that up, I’ll have to leave.
My birthday party is on Saturday. Can you come?
-Oh, really? Happy birthday. I’d love to go, but I have to write a book report by next Monday. I’ll do my best to go. But I’m not promising anything.
*do one’s best + to … (to go)
Hey guys, some people are quite rude to service, right?
Yeah, that's at the top of my list of things you shouldn't do.
Yeah, that's right. It's always important to treat people with kindness.
Like me?
Are you going to end the show or what?
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（154）
11月21日(木)
I do that with my computer, my desktop sometimes.
I’m not promising anything.
I guess we really are in the year 1865.
Yes, time fries. So many things are changing rapidly.
I couldn’t agree more.
I think trains are coming to Japan soon.
Yes, they are in a big way. Kinzo, I want to pay you back for dinner but we have no money.
If you need money, I might be able to lend a hand. I can help you find jobs. I’m not promising anything though.
Really? That would be great.
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Time fries.
*fries 現在形
If you need money, I might be able to land a hand.
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I’m not promising anything.
- Not +be ing客観的な描写
- 現在形 状況に包まれる
I’m promising you. Please trust me.
I promise you.
I’m apologizing. Please listen.
I apologize.
The boss is coming.
Here comes the boss.
Okay guys. It’s time to practice. Imagine looking at a stage. And you see a person there. And that person is not promising anything. Keep that in mind as you practice these sentences for the 客観的な描写 for 進行形.
Alright. We’ll don one with 進行形, and one with 現在形.
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I’m not promising anything. There’s no guarantee my plan will work.
*There’s no guarantee + sentence
Why can’t you forgive me? Listen to me. I’m apologizing. What do you need me to say?
Here comes the ambulance. They’re going to take good care of you, alright?
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That’s right. We’re rooting for you. Master it and put it in your pocket!
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（153）
11月20日(水)
Uh, but I understand that feeling. I can’t wait to be a grandpa someday.
Roxy seems to be having a good time there.
Hi Mom, it’s me, Adam.
Hello, Adam. How are you?
Fine, fine, just busy with work. Is Roxy there with you?
No. She went out shopping with her grandfather. She loves going to the shops here.
I’m sure she does. Roxy seems to be having a good time there.
Yes, she is. We’re having a party for her tonight.
What kind of party?
Oh, just a welcome party.
Is she welcome there?
Of course. Why wouldn’t she be?
I’m just being silly.
It’s me.
She loves going to the shops here.
Roxy seems to be having a good time there.
Sorry, I was having dinner at that time.
I’m just being silly.
I’m being followed.
Alright everyone. It’s time for today’s practice. We’re focusing on the nuances of 進行形. It’s used in the middle of an activity. So focus on the meaning of these sentences and think why is 進行形 the best option here. Alright?
Okay, repeat after us.
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Good morning. We’re having branch. Would you like to join us?
Hey, you’re being rude. We’re guests here. So put on a good face.
Your heart rate is being monitored. The treadmill will stop if it gets too high.
Hey, you’re being rude.
Did I say something wrong?
Oh, I see what’s happening here.
Hey, Sensei. Your heart rate is being monitored. The recording will stop if it gets too high.
Okay, let’s stop.
*put on a good face
我慢: 辛い状況を我慢して、笑顔を見せる。
社交性: 周りの人を不快にさせないために、笑顔で対応する。
偽り: 本心とは異なる感情を隠して、笑顔を見せる。
- heart rate: 心拍数。1分間に心臓が何回鼓動するかを表す数値です。
- heart beat: 心臓の鼓動。心臓が一回拍動することです。
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（152）
11月19日(火)
Are you staying here at the hotel?
Excuse me, sir. I’m sorry to interrupt your dinner.
No problem. Oh, you’re American.
Yes, but I work here in Japan. My name’s Barbara and I believe you are Dr. Frankenstein, correct?
Yes, you know me?
I saw you on the Kelly King show.
Oh, you saw that.
Are you staying here at the hotel?
Yes, I’m speaking at a conference nearby.
Excellent. Welcome to Tokyo. If you’re ever interested in buying a property, here’s my business card.
Thanks.
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*If you’re ever.. -> ever ＝いつの時点でも
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I work here in Japan.
I’m speaking at a conference nearby.
－＞be speaking 未来の予定
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Are you staying here at the hotel?
I’m living in Japan.
I live in Japan.
What are you doing?
What do you do?
Where are you going to school?
Where do you go to school?
Okay everyone. It’s time to practice. Today, we are going to compare the 進行形 and the 現在形 examples. Don’t think about it too hard. Just try to get the feeling of each type of example. Are we talking about the今? Or Are we talking about the 普段は. Okay, let’s begin. Here we go!
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What are you doing? Last time we talked, you were working part-time.
I’m living in LA for the moment. I’m saving up to buy a house in Newport Beach.
*for the moment = temporarily
I’m not seeing anyone. I’m focused on my career right now.
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Newport Beach. Upscale residential area, isn’t it?
Oh, it’s a very nice, very clean part of California. Yeah. I’d love to have a house there someday.
Me too. I’ve been there. How about you, Rosa?
I’m pretty happy with my house. So, I’m good.
Okay.
I’m focused on my career right now.
I’m focusing on my career right now.
* m focused on
be動詞と過去分詞を使った状態を表す現在形の文です。「今、私はキャリアに集中している」という、現在の状態をシンプルに表現
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（151）
11月18日(月)
Well, if we keep talking about nostalgic things, we could be here for a long time. Let’s get started. Great idea.
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It could be Hyde Park.
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Anton, let’s stop and sit down on this bench. Isn’t this Hyde Park?
I don’t know London very well. It could be Hyde Park.
Sorry about earlier. I didn’t mean to get angry with you.
Don’t worry about it, Commander.
Maybe we should all each other first names now.
That make sense.
Megan, what are we going to do here?
I don’t know, Anton. We could be here for a long time.
It’s a scary though living in the past.
It really is.
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- let’s stop and sit down on this bench.
=> Shall we.. ?
- I don’t know London very well.
->not + very well それほど～でない
->>not always / not necessarily
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It could be Hyde Park.
David can do that.
David could do that.
He won’t say that.
He wouldn’t say that.
I may need your help.
I might need your help.
Okay everyone. It’s time for today’s practice. Sometimes we don’t have confidence in our ideas. So, we put some distance. We create this distance by using these 控えめphrases. So for today’s practice let’s use both forms to create a contrast. Alright? -We’re gonna go full sentences at once, so, repeat after us.
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- This could be Arabic. The letters look similar. I’m not sure though.
- Ashley wouldn’t lie to you. If she says she likes you, then she does.
- I might have to leave early today. Would that be okay?
=> may have to
I came up an excellent ending but I can’t decipher my memo. It looks like Arabic.
*decipher 解読する
Ooh, let me see. Whoa, it’s like hieroglyphics. I can’t read it either.
*hieroglyphics 象形文字
I think you did that on purpose because you couldn’t think of a funny ending.
hieroglyphics
[ˌhaɪroʊˈɡlɪfɪks]
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（150）
11月15日(金)
It’s Friday. You know, what that mean? That’s right it’s time for the review!
What do some of Mr. Emori’s neighbor think about him?
He’s impressive.
He’s strange.
He’s imaginative.
Recreation
How many people would think of doing this?
Why does Jessica apologize to Professor Peacock?
Because she asked too many questions.
Because her questions were too direct.
Because she didn’t keep her promise.
Rude to
Being rude to me
Time capsule
Be perplexed
Electronic device
Which of the following is true?
Takuma is at the airport.
Kelly and Takuma have a few friends in Alaska.
Kelly forgot to pick up her car keys.
The baggage claim
It’s great to be back in
Good to hear.
What favor does Stacy ask of Derek?
To have a concert at Meronkan again.
To check if he has the flu or not.
To help her move the drums to another room.
Turn down the volume
Got sick with the flu
Bummer
What did you want to ask?
Could you give me a hand, please?
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Why is that?
-The thing is lots of small birds come to my balcony every morning. I love medaca, so, I have a large aquarium there. The problem is that the birds love them, too.
*the thing is…
*The problem is that…
Should I wait for you at the arrival exit?
-You don’t need to. It might take a while to clear immigration and get my baggage. I’ll call you when I’ve finished everything. I can have some coffee at the coffee shop while waiting for you.
* I’ll call you when I ‘ve finished everything. 未来のことを＋現在完了形
－＞When I’ve done.
How long have you had your medaka?
-Seven years.
-Seven years? Did madaka live for that long?
-He has several generations.
-Oh, okay. So like a whole family of medaka.
-Oh yeah, like hundreds of them.
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（149）
11月14日(木)
I prefer meron pan.
I’m more of a lemon pan person myself.
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Would you turn down the volume for second?
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Hi Derek. What are you watching?
It’s an old video of the band performing in Japan in 1993.
Oh, that’s at Melonkan. Great concert. Would you turn down the volume for a second? I want to ask you something.
No problem. What’s up, Stacy?
Well, three staff members got sick with the flu.
Really?
Yeah, it’s going around.
Bummer. So, what did you want to ask?
I need to move the drums to another room. Could you give me a hand, please?
Sure. Of course.
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What are you watching?
*watch 動いているものを見る
Three staff members got sick with the flu.
*staff members (got) -> = sick
*with 原因
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Would you turn down the volume for second?
*Will you…?
Could you please stay in your seat?
*Can you…?
Would you mind holding the door?
*Would you mind …? = Would you please…?
-> No. ( I don’t mind.)
I was wondering if you could give me a hand.
*I wonder if / I’m wondering if
Okay everyone. It’s time for today’s practice. Today we’ll focus on being polite. Being polite is all about distance. So, the greater the distance, the more polite you are. Let’s practice adjusting that distance to find the sweet spot.
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Kiddo, will you come here? I need your help with the dishes.
Could you please cc me on your emails? I’d like to keep track of the conversation.
Excuse me. I was wondering if you could give me your autograph. I’m a huge fan.
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Be sure to tune in next time!
find the sweet spot
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