ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（229）
3月13日(木)
It’s tough being popular, isn’t it?
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Who would you like to come to the party?
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Hey Kelly. Thanks for inviting my friend Joe Kobayashi to your program the other day.
Thanks for suggesting him as a guest. He’s funny. He seemed like a real party animal.
Yeah, Joe loves parties. Speaking of parties, are we going to hold a Saint Patrick’s Day party this year?
Sure. Let’s do it.
Who would you like to come to the party?
Koba-chan.
Who?
Koba-chan. You know, Joe Kobayashi.
Oh, good idea. He can tell jokes at the party.
Right. He’d be down for that. I’m sure.
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Be down for
とても乗り気で・賛成だ
～する気がある、～を喜んでやる:
～に賛成する、～を支持する
-> "be up for"と似たような意味、"be down for"のほうがよりカジュアル
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Why down?
-Oh, that’s actually very interesting. So imagine a list of people who will join. Right. You write your name down. From that, we say I’m down to do something. I’m down for something.
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- Thanks for inviting my friend Joe Kobayashi to your program the other day.
- He seemed like a real party animal.
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Who would you like to come to the party?
だれに来てほしい？
<= I’d like … to come to the party.
- What kind of questions do you want to be asked during the interview?
- How did you find the film? どうでしたか？ *Find A B : AをBだと思う。
- Who do you think is best for the job? *best <> the best
Okay everyone. It’s time for today’s practice. There’s one last stop on the way to master WH疑問文. These questions have a gap. It’s important to mind them but don’t pause when we actually say them. Okay, let’s practice together.
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- Who does he think he is? He has no right to be so rude.
- You tried natto? How did you find it? For some people, it’s an acquired taste.
- How long do you think the meeting will go for? Will you be able to finish before five?
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Who does he think he is?
I know. He has not right to be so rude.
Who do you think you are.
Oh, I get it. You’re doing drills.
Yes, I’m doing drills. It’s important, isn’t it?
*an acquired taste
acquired taste: 後天的な味覚
最初は好きでなくても、経験を重ねるうちに好きになる味
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（228）
3月12日(水)
Seriously? I didn’t know that.
That’s right. We should get right to it.
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Where in Japan did you live?
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Hi William. Do you know that new girl Roxy from Japan?
Roxy. Oh, she’s in Professor Peacock’s introductory archeology class. Are you friends with her?
Well, we went to karaoke last week.
What kind of music does she like?
Mainly Japanese pop songs.
I know some Japanese songs. I use to live in Japan.
Seriously? I didn’t know that. Where in Japan did you live?
Before starting grad school, I was in Gunma prefecture for a year. I taught English.
Cool.
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Grad school : graduate school
introductory
archeology
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- Are you friends with her? -> friends 友だち同士
- I use to live in Japan. -> used to <> now
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Where in Japan did you live?
- What kind of music does she like?
- How tall are you?
- How old are you?
- How far is it?
- How much is that?
- Whose car is that?
- Which of these four flavors tastes the best?
Alright everyone, it’s time to practice. Today, I want you to focus on getting used to the feeling of these 大きなWH語. Alright, so repeat after us and really feel it with your body as you’re saying it. Alright everyone, let’s jump in!
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- Where in Oregon are you from? I have family there.
- Exactly when did you realize your wallet was missing? Retrace your footsteps.
- What kind of books do you read? I’ve been reading a lot of philosophy lately.
Which part of the lesson was your favorite? We hope the whole thing. Don’t forget to review.
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（227）
3月11日(火)
Who told you it was my song?
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Derek. Derek. Did you hear the news?
Whoa, whoa. Calm down, Stacy. What news?
Your song Spirits is number one on the charts.
Really? Wait, my song? Who told you it was my song?
Come on, Derek. I know you’re the one who wrote it.
Well, I wrote the music but the lyrics were written by Bill and me together. Mostly by Bill.
Well, I’ve decided to name our next tour the Spirit tour.
That’s totally epic, Stacy.
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- I wrote the music but the lyrics were written by Bill and me together.
- I’ve decided to name our next tour the Spirit tour.
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Who told you it was my song?
->Who told you (SVO)+ it was my song?
Who could possibly send you a message in this era?
What’s wrong with it.
What makes you say that?
What gave you that impression?
What gives you the right to touch my things?
Alright, and these last few are 要注意, okay. They can be dismissive or confrontational but it’s kind of fun to practice them. So, let’s do it.
Who cares?
Who asked to you?
Who died and made you King?
Okay guys, it’s time to practice. Today, we are doing who, what, 主語…. Again, these are very simple sentences. So today pay attention to which words are emphasized and try to do the same. Who can do it? You can do it.
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Who wants coffee? I made a fresh pot.
What inspired this painting. There must be a story behind it.
What makes you so sure you’re right. What evidence do you have?
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Hey David. Why don’t you brag about something?
Oh, well, I mean, if you insist, I really make a really, really delicious cup of coffee. I mean it’s to die for.
That’s totally epic.
- 「to die for」何か非常に望ましいものや素晴らしいものを強調
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（226）
3月10日(月)
Why do they change the word?
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And we are back. Today’s guest is a stand-up comedian from Japan. Let’s welcome, Joe Kobayashi.
Thank you, Kelly.
So, Joe. Tell me how did you get started as a comedian.
I started in Asakusa in Tokyo. I gave jinrikisya-touts.
Oh, you mean Rickshaw-tours.
Right, you American say Rickshaw. Why did they change the word?
Maybe it’s hard to pronounce? Anyway, where does the comedy part come in?
On the job, I told jokes to the tourists in English.
Oh, interesting.
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- So, Joe. Tell me how did you get started as a comedian.
- Maybe it’s hard to pronounce?
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Why do they change the word?
How did you get started as a comedian?
When did you get started as a comedian?
Where does the comedy part come in?
How come you came here?
Alright, it’s time for practice and today is part two of WH疑問文 三点セット. Alright, we practice with why, how, when, and where. Are you ready? -I am. -Here we go!
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Why did that shop close down? It always had so many customers.
When can I come visit? It’s been ages since I last saw you.
Where do you want to eat lunch? I’ll eat anything. So, it’s your call.
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Hey guys, have you ever been on Jinrikisya?
I have actually, but not in Japan. It was in China in Beijing.
Right. How about you, Rosa?
Yeah, actually, several times. Hida Takayama, Kyoto, Nara.
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（225）
3月7日(金)
Hey everyone. Welcome back. Let’s have a great review today, huh?
Great idea. It’s time for the review.
Which of the following it true?
Roxy came home after sunrise.
Roxy often goes to Karaoke in England.
Rosy didn’t sing a song by the Beatles.
I guess it was
My friends from University
Nothing by the Beatles
Not this time
I don’t think you know any of the song we sang
Why couldn’t Kinzo sleep the night before?
Because he was excited to see Mr. Dickens.
Because he saw a strange bright thing in the sky.
Because he met his mentor.
Be impressed
Look a little tired
Not because of ..
Never have I seen such a strange bright object like that
So do I
meteor
What is the man probably interested in?
Selling a house.
Buying a house.
Visiting the street address on the business card.
A real estate agent
Do you happen to buy..
We buy as well as sell properties
These days
Here’s the address.
What happened to the woman’s phone?
A message was delivered to it.
A new charger connected to it.
It was taken away by Zaytox.
What have you done to
I haven’t charged it
There’s something else
Mars
Alien
Vega
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I’m not losing any wight. I might give up.
-Exercise isn’t just about losing weight. It can be fun and enjoyable. Stick with it and you’ll find the more you exercise, the better you feel.
*enjoyable
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Who does that guy think he is?
-Never have I seen such a rude customer. It’s basic manners to be polite to servers, isn’t it? Please tell me if I ever behave like that.
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Hey guys. I’m not losing any weight. I might just give up.
And you know what, it’s not about just losing weight. You also gain muscle when you work out and it’s also good to have a regular exercise routine.
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ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（224）
3月6日(木)
What have you done to my smartphone?
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Anton, what have you done to my smartphone?
I haven’t touched your smartphone. What’s wrong with it?
Nothing. It’s working again. But I haven’t charged it. And there’s something else.
What?
I got a message.
What? Who could possibly send you a message in this era?
It’s from Zaytox.
Who’s Zaytos?
You’ll find out soon enough. He’s an alien I met on Mars a long time ago.
An alien? What planet is he from?
Vega 6. It’s a long story.
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*Could send -> could (+possibly) send
*Mars
*alien
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- I haven’t touched your smartphone.
- He’s an alien I met on Mars a long time ago.
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What have you done to my smartphone?
Who do you like?
Which do you like snakes or lizards?
Whose is that?
Who did you go to the party with?
Okay guys. Are you ready to practice? Today, we will be practicing the 三点セット using who, which and whose. By now, you’re probably used to these types of phrases. So today, I want you to focus on natural intonation and flow. Let’s begin.
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What did you order? I’ll order something else so we can share.
Who were you calling just now? You sounded excited about something.
What were you hoping for? Is this the result you wanted?
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Hey Rosa, which do you like snakes or lizards?
Oh, that’s a really hard one. You know, I like snakes but I also love the really big lizards too. I can’t decide. I love them both.
Yeah, so like you like Komodo dragons?
Oh, I love Komodo dragons. They’re so cute. The gigger, the better.
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（223）
3月5日(水)
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Are you a real estate agent?
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Hello. Are you a real estate agent?
I am. Here’s my card. I’m Barbara. Please have a seat.
Uh, thank you. May I ask you a question?
Of course.
Do you happen to buy old houses?
Yes, we buy as well as sell properties. Are you thinking about selling?
I’m thinking about it.
Does your company have a website?
It’s certainly does. Here’s the address.
Good. Everything is online these days, isn’t it?
Yes, it very convenient.
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May I ask you a question? * Ask + you + a question
It certainly does. *certainly <= surely
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Are you a real estate agent?
Do you happen to buy old houses?
Does your company have a website?
Have you met him before?
Can you do thig?
Okay, it’s time for today’s practice and today, we’ll practice questions, questions, questions. These are yes or no questions. So remember to go up with the intonation at the end. Are you ready? Let’s begin.
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Did she answer all your question? If not, it’ll try my best to help.
Was he good looking? He sounded good looking on the phone.
Should I not be here? This feels like a private conversation.
Hey David. Do I sound good looking?
I wouldn’t say you don’t. Of course you sound good looking emphasis on the sound.
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ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（222）
3月4日(火)
Hey David. Never have I seen such a big object like you.
Sensei, one, I’m not an object and two, come one, not that big.
Hey David, do you mean to say you object?
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So, do I. / So do I.
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Good morning, Kinzo. I still can’t believe I talked to Charles Dickens.
You were impressed, right?
Yes. You look little tired. Were you too excited to sleep?
Yes, but not because of Mr. Dickens, I saw something strange in the sky last night.
What did you see?
I don’t know. Never have I seen such a strange bright object like that.
Perhaps it was a meteor?
I’m not sure. I wonder what it was.
So, do I.
*a meteor 流星
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Were you too excited to sleep?
Yes, but not because of Mr. Dickens
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So do I.
- Is it hot?
- Was he angry?
- Did I mess up?
- Never have I seen such a strange bright object like that.
- Little did I know that it was already too late.
No sooner … than… ～するとすぐに、～するか否や
Okay, okay, okay. It’s time for today’s practice. Today’s phrases all carry an emotional charge. So, make sure you emphasize put emotion into these phrases. If you don’t, there’s a big mismatch. Okay, so, remember use your emotion and let’s practice together.
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- Wow. Is my neck stiff. I must have slept wrong or something.
*stiff
*sleep wrong 寝違え得る
- Hever have I tasted such a delicious tiramisu. Don’t tell me you made this yourself.
- No sooner had I left the house than it began to rain. It was just my luck.
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So do I.
What? I didn't say anything. Oh, check this out.
I think David is very handsome.
So do I!?
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No sooner … than… ～するとすぐに、～するか否や
No sooner had I arrived home than it started to rain.
家に到着するとすぐに雨が降り始めた。
No sooner had he finished his dinner than the phone rang.
彼が夕食を終えるとすぐに電話が鳴った。
No sooner had she closed the door than she realized she had left her keys inside.
彼女がドアを閉めるとすぐに、鍵を中に置き忘れたことに気づいた。
否定的な副詞（never, rarely, seldomなど）や否定的な副詞句を文頭に置くことで、強調を表します。
- "Never have I seen such a beautiful sunset." (こんなに美しい夕日を見たことがない)
- "Rarely does he come to visit."（彼はめったに訪ねてこない）
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（221）
3月3日(月)
Are you ready for another fantastic lesson?
I know I am.
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After dinner, I went to a karaoke club with my friends from university.
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Good morning, Roxy. What time did you come home last night?
Good morning, Grandpa. I guess it was close to midnight.
Where were you?
After dinner, I went to a karaoke club with my friends from university.
Karaoke? Do you like going to karaoke?
Sometimes. It was my first time to go here in England.
What kinds of songs did you sing?
I don’t think you know any of the songs we sang.
So, nothing by the Beatles?
Not this time.
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- It was my first time to go here in England.
- I don’t think you know any of the songs we sang.
*I don’t think : believe imagine expect
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After dinner, I went to a karaoke club with my friends from university.
- In the entryway, we took off our shoes.
- During the day, few people come here but at night, it’s very lively.
- The more you exercise, the better you’ll feel.
Okay, everyone. It’s time for today’s practice. Now, imagine you are a movie director. You need to choose which to emphasize. The scene or the main character. Okay? Today, we’ll focus on emphasizing the scene. The comparison. So, let’s put these at the front. Alright, let’s begin.
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- Last weekend, I watched a whole season of Big West garage. It’s my new favorite show.
- In the morning, this café is very busy, but in the afternoon, it’s usually empty.
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Hey guys, do you think watching TV shows is a good way to learn English?
Yeah, watching English programs with subtitles is a really great way to study English.
Yeah, you can pick up some new vocabulary.
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（220）
2月28日(金)
Welcome back and thanks for joining us.
That’s right, everyone. It’s time for Friday’s review. Here we go.
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What does Mr. Dickens think about Oliver Twist?
It is one of the best classics.
It is an interesting novel.
It likely isn’t the favorite of many people.
It is truly honor to meet you.
-The honor is mine, madam.
Memorable
Not many people would say that
Make into a movie
Which of the following is true?
Kelly thinks Onishi is the greatest pitcher of all time.
Onishi is plying around with his pitching.
Kelly thinks Onishi is a great baseball player.
A fan
Not a huge baseball fan
All-around player
Nervous in front of camera
What does Brendan want to do?
Turn the time capsule upside down.
Keep the time capsule with him for a while.
Solve the mystery by using his smartphone.
I don’t think + I’m ready to
Put that in there
Fall in love with
It sounds like + he was lonely
That’s why + sentence
What is the relationship between Masami and Sota?
They are both a couple and business partners.
They are just good friends.
They are just business partners.
See me on … show
Is taking off
Take it more seriously
That’s what I like about you.
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If it isn’t you, what are you doing here?
-What a coincidence. Actually, my husband insisted on cooking lunch, which turned out to be a disaster, since he isn’t a very good cook. Starting next time, I’m going to help him. But for now, I’m here to buy something to eat.
*cook 料理人
*coincidence
If it isn’t you,
予期していなかった人物が現れた際に、「まさかあなただったとは！」
「もしあなたでなければ、一体誰なのか？」と問い詰めるようなニュアンス
- *Starting next time
- "next time"
- "from now on"
- "from next time"
So, how did you find her?
-Honestly, I don’t think I can get along with her very well. She’s so different from me. We have opposite views on almost everything and talking to her is really exhausting.
*get along with
*opposite
*exhaust -> exhausting
Actually, my wife doesn’t like me cooking.
Why is that?
Because I start cooking by going to a department store to buy special 鰹節 bonito flakes.
It sounds like it’s going to take forever.
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（219）
2月27日(木)
We need to take it seriously.
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Hi Masami. Did you see me on the Kelly King Show yesterday?
I did. I noticed that you mentioned me.
Oh yeah. I hope that’s okay.
I don’t mind. We are a couple now, right?
You’re more than my girlfriend, Masami. You are my business partner, too.
Right. And our shogi classroom business is taking off.
We need to take it more seriously.
You’re always serious, Sota. That’s what I like about you.
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Hey David. Can you explain the nuance of this taking off?
-Sure. Just imagine a high speed, speeding up up up up and then into the sky, like a plane taking off into the air.
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- It just kind of came out naturally.
- You’re always serious, Sota.
- That’s what I like about you.
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We need to take it seriously.
<>Seriously, you need to find a job.
- Happily, no one was injured in the accident.
- They lived happily ever after.
- We have a list to check off as we go.
- You need to make a to do list.
Okay everyone, it’s time to practice. Just focus on the natural rhythm and the melody, the flow of the sentence as you practice. Alright everyone, here we go.
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- Look at that dog barking. I wonder what’s happening.
- They say barking dogs seldom bite, still though they are loud.
- Seriously, this is no laughing matter. Let’s be respectful of other people’s feelings.
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Seriously, this is no laughing matter.
Well, I’m sorry.
Seriously, this is no laughing matter.
Ah okay. There we go. Now I got it. Are you just practicing?
Oh yes, I am. -This time yeah.
Seriously, your jokes are no laughing matter.
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（218）
2月26日(水)
I don’t think I’m ready to return it.
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Brendan, I think you should return the time capsule to the university now.
I don’t think I’m ready to return it.
You haven’t solved the mystery yet? The letter by Kinzo, the smartphone inside it.
I don’t know who put that in there. Aki, the letter mentions an American woman.
Yes, Kinzo wrote that he fell in love with her but she couldn’t tell her
So that’s why his letter is in Japanese?
I guess so.
It sounds like he was lonely.
Maybe.
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- You haven’t solved the mystery yet?
- It sounds like he was lonely.
* It sounds like + sentence
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I don’t think I’m ready to return it.
I don’t believe we’ve met.
I don’t expect they’ll come.
It doesn’t seem that we’ll have time.
Alright everyone. It’s time for today’s practice. We’ll do some 否定文 today, but remember in English, we tend to put the not in the front. It’s that 否定文 appeal.
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He doesn’t think you’re good enough yet. According to him, you need more practice.
I don’t expect you recognize her. She has changed a lot since high school.
It doesn’t seem that you’re completed tasks for today. Shall I lend you a hand?
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Hey David. I don’t believe we’ve met.
You are just practicing, right? I net you over 15 years ago.
You know, Sensei, according to me, you need more practice in funny endings.
I don’t think you’re good enough yet.
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（217）
2月25日(火)
Let’s get started.
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That’s not exactly right.
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Hey Kelly. I recorded your interview with Onish.
You mean Onish Kohei? Are you a fan?
I’m not a huge baseball fan but he is the greatest pitcher of all time.
That’s not exactly right. There have been better pitchers but he’s a great all-around player.
Oh, I guess you studied about baseball for the program.
Yeah, I had to.
Onishi smiled a lot, but he seems shy.
He’s not so shy. He was just nervous in front of the camera.
Oh.
*of all time.いかなる時でも
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- There have been better pitchers.
- Oonishi smiled a lot, but he seemed shy.
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That’s not exactly right.
He’s not so kind. <> unkind
My neighbor’s dog isn’t very smart. <> stupid
He isn’t the handsomest guy in the world, but I love him.
He used a not so gentle approach.
Okay guys, it’s time to practice. These sentences are really handy if you can use them. So be sure to memorize them as you practice. Pay attention to the word that we’re emphasizing, emphasize the not or isn’t. Okay? And don’t worry if it’s not quite perfect. Practice will help. That’s right.
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- The instructions weren’t very helpful. At this rate, I’ll never finish putting this shelf together.
*この調子では at this rate - I wasn’t exactly honest. I lied about making the cake. That’s a store-bought.
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I’m not the handsome guy in the world. I’m the second.
Second from the top or second from the bottom?
From the top.