英会話タイムトライアル「2月DAY6」
2月10日(月)
Welcome to Trinidad and Tobago. I’m your conversation partner, Carrie. We’ll join a special event on Friday. It’ll be good exercise for you. Bye for now.
Exercise
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Introduce + ... + to ...
That’s a friend from college.
A friend of mine from college
A friend (of mine) + from college
I’ll introduce you.
Hi, I’m a friend of Steve’s, I’m Jenny.
Hi, + I’m a friend of …’s, + I’m …
Nice to meet you. 初めまして－＞ Hi,
新郎
The groom
新婦
the bride
どちらのご友人ですか？
Are you a friend of the bride or the groom?
I’m a friend of the bride
I’m a friend of Jenny’s from Japan.
職場の有人
A friend from work
＞from work
I’ll introduce you to a friend from work.
This is a friend from work, Carrie.
Hi. I work with Stive, I’m Jenny.
英会話タイムトライアル「2月DAY5」
2月7日(金)
Hi everyone, I’m Terry. Let’s go to Trinidad and Tobago this month.
Welcome back Carrie.
Thank you for having me back.
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Imagine this..
Today, we join a special event. It’s a funrun in Trinidad.
Some runners are fast, but don’t feel obligated to run. You can jog or walk.
Let’s talk before the race starts and get ready for the fun run.
Did you imagine the situation?
Oh, thanks for coming today.
-My pleasure. Thanks for inviting me.
-Nice weather, isn’t it?
-Yeah, it’s a good day for a five-kilometer fun run.
-Have you ever done a five-kilometer run before?
-No. How about you? Hove you ever done one before?
-I’ve done five kilometer runs many times in Jamaica. Here in Trinidad, a lot of people like to run, but please don’t feel obligated to run fast, okay?
-Okay. I won’t overdo it.
-Yeah, no pressure. You can walk, jog or run. It’s totally up to you.
-Are you a fast runner?
-No. I’m not really a fast runner. Should we just jog together?
-Okay. I’ll try to keep up with you, but please don’t feel obligated to wait for me.
-If we do get split up, I’ll meet you near the second water station.
-Near the second water station. Got it.
-Great. It’s time to line up. The starting line is over here. Are you nervous?
-A little. There are a lot of runners. We’ll probably get split up. So I’ll see you near the second water station.
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In today’s conversation, you said I’ve done five kilometer runs many times in Jamaica. Is that right?
-Yes, yes, that’s right. I have and I’ve done some in Japan too.
-Oh, you’ve done five-kilometer runs in Japan?
-So what’s the difference between five-kilometer runs in Jamaica and Japan?
-Well, I’d day the events in Jamaica are a little more lively.
-Really, more lively?
-Yeah. There’s music and so on. -Music..
-Music is love.
-That is more lively.
*lively
We meet during the fun run.
英会話タイムトライアル「2月DAY4」
2月6日(木)
Thanks for coming.
Thanks for inviting me.
It’s a good day for a marathon.
Should we run or walk?
It’s up to you. No pressure.
Actually, I’m not much of an athlete.
Just do your best, but don’t overdo it.
Nice beach, isn’t it?
It’s pretty cold in Japan. So you can imagine a nice warm beach.
Nice weather, isn’t it?
Please don’t feel obligated to…
Please don’t feel obligated to cook for us.
That’s a good one. What a nice phrase to say.
Please don’t feel obligated to finish it if you're full.
You don't have to finish it if you're full.
Don't worry about finishing it all.
I overdid it. 無理しすぎた
I overdid it playing tennis yesterday.
I overdid it cleaning my house.
*overdo it + …ing
I overdid it at the buffet and now I feel sick.
I think I overdid it with the snacks last night.
=> I overdid the snacks
I overdid it on the cake at the party.
Don't overdo the salt in the soup.
Nice weather, isn’t it?
-Yeah. It’s a good day for a jog.
-Really. It’s a good day for playing at the park.
- Definitely. Perfect weather for a picnic.
- Absolutely! It's so sunny and warm.
Do you want to jog together?
-Yeah, it’s so sunny today. We might as well. せっかくですから
- Yes, I'd love to!
- That sounds fun, but I'm not sure I can keep up with you.
- Thanks for the offer, but I'm not really in the mood for a jog today."
Please don’t feel obligated to run fast, okay?
-Okay, I won’t overdo it.
- Alright, I'll take it easy.
- That's a relief. I was worried about keeping up.
英会話タイムトライアル「2月DAY3」
2月5日(水)
Don’t overdo it.
*overdo
I overdid it at the gym yesterday.
無理した
I overdid it
Let’s jog along the beach.
Actually, I’m not much of an athlete.
Be not much of +
>> not many, not very, not really + of …
I’m not a sports type.
Just don’t overdo it.
Please don’t.
I’m recovering from a cold.
回復している
Recover+ing
It’s better not to overdo it.
<>You shouldn’t overdo it.
Yeah, I gotta take it easy.
Overdo it <> take it easy.
Gotta = have to
Are you still working?
Just do your best, but don’t overdo it.
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英会話タイムトライアル「2月DAY2」
2月4日(火)
無理しないでね。
You know that phrase, Jenny?-I sure do.
wear costumes
仮装する
Some people wear costumes for the marathon.
*some people ＋ do ... する人もいます
But please don't feel obligated to wear a costume.
Please don't feel obligated to ...
*obligated義務があって, ありがたく思って
= obliged せざるをえなくて, ありがたく思って, 感謝して
No pressure.
無理しないでね
*There's no pressure to ...
Should we...?
Should we run or walk?
It's up to you. No pressure.
Please don't feel obligated to run.
Are you a fast runner?
No. So please don't feel obligated to wait for me.
book signing
ほんのサイン会
Everyone's going to the book signing tonight.
But if you are budy, please don't feel obligated to come.
If you have time, just stop by.
立ち寄る
stop by
英会話タイムトライアル「2月DAY1」
2月3日(月)
This month, we’re going to Trinidad and Tobago.
Welcome to Trinidad and Tobago. I’m your conversation partner, Carrie. We’ll join a special event on Friday. It’ll be good exercise for you. Bye for now!
Fun run
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Take the lead in Trinidad and Tobago.
Thanks for coming.
Thank you for coming.
Thanks for inviting me.
My pleasure. Thank you for inviting me.
How are you?
Good thanks. How are you?
Nice weather, isn’t it?
It’s nice weather, isn’t it?
Yeah, it is.
It’s a good day for a marathon.
Have you ever been here?
Is the first time for you to come here?
Have you ever run a marathon before?
英会話タイムトライアル「1月DAY15」
1月31日(金)
1月24日(金)
Imagine this,
We’ll drive to a beautiful colorful beach in the Bahamas. It’s a pink sand beach. Let’s put some sunscreen, then hit the beach.
So, tell me your impression. What do you think of the colorful pink sand beach?
-Did you imagine the situation?
・・・as we go to the pink sand beach.
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We have arrived at the Pink Sand Beach. Before we get out of the car, sunscreen.
Would you be kind enough to hand me that sunscreen?
-Sure. Here you go.
-Okay. Oh, my phone. There it is. You’ve got your phone, right?
-Yep. All set. I can’t wait to take some pictures of the Pink Sand Beach.
-If it’s not too awkward, would you mind putting sunscreen on my back? Right there in the middle.
-No problem. It’s not too awkward. We need protect our skin from the sun.
-Thanks so much. Are people in Japan familiar with this pink sand beach in the Bahamas?
-Not really. This is the first for me.
-Where are some of the best beaches in Japan?
-Well, I like Syunpatuhama. It has smooth white sand.
-I see. Alright. Shall we hit the beach?
-Okay, let’s hit the beach.
-Here we go. This is one the best beaches in the Caribbean.
-The pink sand, the blue ocean, and soon the orange sunset. It’s so picturesque.
picturesque
[ˌpɪkʧərˈɛsk]
How did you do?
Did you understand our conversation?
-So, it’s nice and warm in the Caribbean. A great time to go to the beach.
Have you been to a nice beach in Japan?
-I have actually. I’ve had a wonderful experience on the beach in Ishigaki Island in Okinawa.
-Oh, I’ve been to Ishigaki Island, too.
-Really? -Yes. So, tell me your impression of the beach in Ishigaki Island?
-Well, the sand is beautiful of course, but what I remember most is watching breathtaking sunset on that beach and it was just lovely.
You can talk about beautiful beach in today’s conversation.
I hope you could enjoy the Bahamas.
Trinidad and Tobago..
picturesque
[ˌpɪkʧərˈɛsk]
英会話タイムトライアル「1月DAY14」
1月30日(木)
1月23日(木)
It’s Thursday. Let’s practice the phrases we learned this week and we’ll get you ready for actual conversations.
Alright. Let’s get started.
First, let’s do some warming up.
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This is one of the best beaches in the Caribbean.
It has smooth while sand.
Have you finished this dish?
I have finished. Thank you so much. ごちそうさまでした
Would you mid dancing with me if it’s not too awkward?
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Next, let’s create some original sentences in English with the phrases that we learned this week. -Here’s the first phrase.
Let’s hit …
Do you remember that phrase? It could be something like a road or a place like the beach. It’s up to you.
Let’s hit the gym.
In English, スポーツジム is just the gym. So, “Let’s hit the gym.”
Let’s hit the shopping mall.
Let’s hit the books.
勉強しようよ
We have arrived at …
We practiced those fun phases this week. It sounds extra formal, and if you use it for an everyday thing, there’s a gap and that gap is a little humorous.
We have arrived at the donut shop.
Do you understand the gap? To use “We have arrived at…,” you could imagine a castle or a wonderful resort hotel. There’s a mismatch there. That’s humorous.
We have arrived at the kindergarten.
Would you be kind enough to…?
It’s very nice way to make a request. So, make a sentence with “Would you be kind enough to …?”
Would you be kind enough to move to your left a little.
That’s a good one. Jenny said, “Would you be kind enough to move to your left a little?”
Would you be kind enough to help me with this self-checkout machine?
Could you please show me how to use this self-checkout machine?
Can you help me with this self-checkout machine?
I'm having trouble with this self-checkout machine. Could you assist me?
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Would you be kind enough to hand me the sunscreen?
-Sure. Here you go.
You understand? Sure is いいですよ. And “Here you go.” Is the same as “Here you are.” “Here you go.” is a little more friendly.
- Sure. Here's the sunscreen.
- Certainly. Here you are.
- Of course. Here it is.
- No problem. Here you go.
- Sure thing. Here you go
- Coming right up.
Shall we hit the beach?
-Yes. Let’s hit the beach.
- Sure, let's go to the beach!
- I'd love to!
- Maybe later.
- I'd love to, but I'm too tired.
Where are some of the best beaches in Japan?
You can answer with one or more beaches in Japan.
-Well, I like Syunpatu-hama. It has beautiful white sand.
Try to reply one more time and tell me about an actual beach in Japan.
Where are some of the best beaches in Japan?
- Are you interested in Japanese beaches? Okinawa's beaches are very popular for their crystal-clear waters and beautiful sandy shores. Kerama Islands, in particular, are famous for diving.
Your conversation partner Carrie will take you to a special place in the Bahamas. It is..
The Pink sand beach. I'm sure you'll have a fun conversation.
英会話タイムトライアル「1月DAY13」
1月29日(水)
1月22日(水)
Would you…?
Would you be kind enough to …?
Would you be kind enough to wait here?
As you know “kind” is やさしい. So you are asking the other person to do something very kind for you. And it makes it a softer, nicer and more elegant request.
Would you be kind enough to…?
Would you be kind enough to hand me the soy sauce?
*hand me/ pass me/ give me + the soy sauce
Would you be kind enough to hand me the sunscreen?
-Sure. Here you are.
*sunscreen 日焼け止め
Would you …?
Would you mind …ing?
Would you mind writing that restaurant name here?
If you feel bad asking someone but you need to ask them, just use the phrase “Would you mind” and then ing.
Would you mind putting sunscreen on my back if it’s not too askward?
In this case, instead of strange or weird, you would use “too awkward.”
- Awkward 気まずい
- Strange
- Weird
No problem. It’s not too awkward.
Would you mind dancing with me if it’s not too awkward?
It’s not too awkward. It’ll be fun.
英会話タイムトライアル「1月DAY12」
1月28日(火)
1月21日(火)
ご夕食の準備が整いました。
Dinner has been served.
*be served
The curry has been served.
いただきましょうか？
Shall we begin?
“begin” is much more formal than “start.”
So, you can use this when you want to express something like, いただきます.
Have you finished this dish?
Now, if you wanted to say it very casually, you would say, are you done? That’s too casual. You could also say, are you finished?
But using, Have you finished this dish? Makes it a little more elegant.
I have finished. Thank you so much.
To express ごちそうさまでした, you can use, thank you so much.
Everything was thoroughly delicious.
thoroughly
[ˈθɜroʊli]
We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
タクシーが到着しました。
... have arrived (+ at ...)
The taxi has arrived.
< The taxi is here.
駅に到着でございます。
We have arrived at the train station.
We have arrived at Abaco National Park.
春が到来しました。
Spring has come.
*”Spring has come.” is a very formal way of saying. Spring is here. I know that some of you might have practice that in school as a normal sentence. But I think it’s a very formal sentence. Spring has come. Or Spring has arrived.
But now you can understand how some formal phrases can be fun to use in everyday situations. Try it and you'll have fun.
英会話タイムトライアル「1月DAY11」
1月27日(月)
1月20日(月)
Hi everyone, Carrie here. On Friday, we arrive at a beautiful colorful beach in the Bahamas. It’s a pink sand beach. Join me on Friday to hit the beach!
Let’s hit the beach.
*It’s a fun way of saying let’s go to the beach.
Let’s hit …
しようよ
Let’s hit the road.
車で走ろうよ
*When you are going to start driving somewhere, you use this phrase. Let’s hit the road.
*The next one is for hiking.
Let’s hit the trail.
山登りをする
Let’s hit the books.
勉強しようよ
*Okay, now check out some phrases with best.
Where are the best beaches in the Caribbean?
*Did you use a singular noun in your answer? Where is the best beach in the Caribbean? But that might be difficult to answer. Where are the best beaches in the Caribbean?
This is one of the best…
This is one of the best beaches in the Caribbean.
It has smooth white sand.
It has crystal clear water.
Crystal clear water
*I like the phrase crystal clear.
Crystal clear means completely clear.
Okay, there are two more.
Where are the best seafood restaurants in Nassau?
Most of the first class restaurants are downtown.
中心街
downtown
*This is not an easy sentence to make. First of all, 一流のレストラン can be first class restaurants, or top class or even the best restaurants. That’s okay.