ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（239）
3月27日(木)
She‘s a character that our listeners really like.
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So, Rosa, what did you think of this past year’s dialogue?
There were fun to do. And I loved creating the characters. You did a great job, too.
Thanks. I tried hard to make them believable.
Yeah, you really brought the characters to life.
Right back at you.
So, who was your favorite character?
Maybe Barbara. She‘s a character that our listeners really like.
Hmm. I wonder why that is.
Well, she has a lot of fire. She’s like me, right?
You can say that again.
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Right back at you
そっくりそのままお返しします。
こちらこそ。
おあいこですね。
同じ気持ちです。
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- I tried hard to make them believable.
- I wonder why that is.
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believable:「信じられる」「信用できる」「もっともらしい」
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She‘s a character that our listeners really like.
- You’ve got everything you need, right?
- You said you remembered that woman named Barbara, didn’t you?
- It’s the way we’re taught at the school
- I tried hard to make them believable.
- I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s a hoax. /hoʊks/
Alright everyone. It’s time for practice. Today’s key point is keyword plus 説明. Let’s practice and don’t think about it too much. By now, you should be able to just go.
Alright guys, ready to begin? Let’s practice.
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- Is there something you’d like? I’ll buy it for you.
- Mike said you had a question for me. What did you want to know?
- We came to the conclusion that we should hire more staff.
We’ll see you guys in tomorrows’s review.
Looking forward to it. See you then.
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（238）
3月26日(水)
Yeah, you’ll never know maybe in 50 years or so we’ll dig it back up.
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I find it difficult to explain the photos otherwise.
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Brandan, where are you going with the time capsule.
I’m taking it back to the university. I’m done with it.
Have you solved the mystery?
I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s a hoax.
Why do you say that?
I managed to read the data chip inside the smartphone.
I thought it was rusted.
Not completely. There were some photos on it.
Photos of what?
A Halloween party, I think. There was somebody in a space alien costume. I find it difficult to explain the photos otherwise.
I see.
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*a hoax /hoʊks/いたずら・でっち上げ
A hoax is a deliberate deception intended to make people believe something that is not true. It is often done for amusement or to trick someone
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- I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s a hoax.
- There were some photos on it.
-> The guy in the park. <>NG: There was the guy …
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I find it difficult to explain the photos otherwise.
->find >> it = difficult
->it = to explain the photos
We should make it a rule that when people enter, they have to show their IDs.
->make it( that when people enter, they have to show their IDs ) a rule
It’s not so difficult to speak English.
->It (to speak English )= not so difficult
It’s great that you two get along.
->it(that you two get along) is great
Alright everybody, it’s time for today’s practice. Ah, 受けるit, what a great addition to your toolkit. It’s easy to use., if you practice. All right, are you ready?
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- I find it easy to wake up early now. It used to be really hard.
- It’s strange that it is so hot today. It’s still March.
- It’s less stressful living in the country. Time moves a little slower here.
I find it difficult to sleep for a long time these days.
Well, it’s not necessarily a bad thing if you suddenly started sleeping 12 hours a day, I’d be worried.
And hey, that means you have more time to do things.
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（237）
3月25日(火)
Hey, they’re coming home, right?
Well, home, yes, but I don’t know. Is it the present or the future?
Don’t you know what they say, home is where the heart is.
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It was Zaytox that caused the time warp to happen.
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Commander, we have Earth insight. It’s our Earth. The year is 2025.
Amazing. You know, Zaytox brought me home before from Mars.
He did?
Yes, several years ago.
It’s incredible that we went back to 1865.
I can’t believe it. It was Zaytox that caused the time warp to happen.
Speaking of Zaytox, did you take a photo of him to prove all this?
Yes, wait, where’s my smartphone? It’s not here.
Don’t tell me.
Oh, I must have left it back in the past.
Oh, no.
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- Don’t tell me.
- I must have left it back in the past.
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It was Zaytox that caused the time warp to happen.
- It was John that was waiting for Mary at the bus stop yesterday.
- It was Mary that John was waiting for at the bus stop yesterday.
- It was at the bus stop that John was waiting for Mary yesterday.
- It was yesterday that John was waiting for Mary at the bus stop.
Okay, everyone. It’s time to practice. In English, the 順番 and emphasis will completely change the meaning of the sentence. So today, we really want you to feel the intonation and emphasize words and what they mean in their position as you practice. Alright, let’s practice putting these words in the spotlight.
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- It was Jenny that broke the printer, not me. Make her fix it.
- It was question number two that I got wrong. It was really trickly.
- It was at one a.m. that we finally arrived home. We were all very tired.
We might have taught the lesson, but it was you guys that did the work. Great job everyone! See you all later!
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（236） 3月24日(月)
What a fool I’ve been.
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Kinzo, I want to thank you for all you’ve done for us.
You’re welcome. But why are you saying this now?
I have to tell you something.
Yes, of course.
Anton and I are leaving England very soon. We won’t be coming back.
This is quite a shock. Don’t you like teaching the students?
Of course I do. But what a fool I’ve been. I should have known we couldn’t do it forever. And Anton has other responsibilities back home.
I see. I shall miss you both my friend.
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- I should have known we couldn’t do it forever.
- I shall miss you both my friend.
I shall > shall >> 束縛・それ以外ない＞法律の条文など
shall ＞必ず～ということになる
->I missed the last train.
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What a fool I’ve been.
- How clumsy I am.
- How quickly we forget the past.
- What a genius.
Alright everyone, it’s time for today’s practice. なんて・・・ yes, today’s phrase has great impact. Let’s use what and how to express our strong emotion. They’re very useful. What a wonderful phrase. Alright guys, ready to practice? Let’s go.
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*clumsy
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- What a relief! I’m so glad to hear you arrived safely.
- Look at that! What a beautiful sunset that is! I’m going to take a picture of it.
- Have you seen that? How entertaining that movie was! I’d love to see it again.
=>would like to >> would love to
What a fool I was!
was?
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（235）
3月21日(金)
Are you ready for Friday’s review?
All right. Dial in it and turn it up. It’s time for the review.
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Dial in:「（機械などを）調整する」「チューニングする」
Turn it up:「（音量などを）上げる」
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Which of the following is true?
Barbara is an Android.
Genie thinks Frankie likes Barbara.
Frankie often forgets things.
Never forget anything
Aren’t you leaving something out?
Nonsense
Be attracted to her
What does the man want to get?
Japanese pumpkin.
Some canned pumpkin.
A pumpkin pie.
The selection is great.
The prices have gone up
Be forgetting something
Out of season
Who is Lucy Robbinson?
A student.
The new science teacher.
The new geography teacher.
May I ask ..
It’s a pleasure to make your acquaintances
We are well acquainted
Assertive
What will Zaytox probably do after this?
Take Megan back to the future.
Allow Megan to stay.
Look for his spaceship.
It has been a long time since
Allow me to explain
Accidentally
Caused a time warp to occur
Get caught in the time warp
That’s how we got here
It wasn’t my intention
Can you?
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Um, I was thinking of staying home tonight.
-Don’t you want to go to the movies with me? Alien Zaytox is in theaters now. Ken highly recommended it. He has great taste in movies. So, we can trust him.
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Hey, you’ve been working all day non-stop. Don’t you ever get tired?
Seriously, you’re going to burn yourself out if you don’t take a break. Why don’t we go for a walk? I found a nice café.
Alien, that was a masterpiece, wasn’t it? I saw that in a theater when I was a student.
Oh, really? That was the first movie that my parents told me I wasn’t allowed to watch. We were at the rental shop and I saw the egg. I said, oh, maybe it’s about dinosaurs. I want to watch. And they said, absolutely not.
Wow, Sensei, when you were a student. So, a really, really … long time ago.
*alien
*dinosaur
ーー
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（233）
3月19日(水)
She’s quite assertive, isn’t she?
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Hello. You’re Mr. Kerr, the new science teacher, aren’t you?
Yes, I am. And may I ask your name, please?
I’m Lucy Robinson. It’s a pleasure to make your acquaintances, sir.
You don’t have to be so formal.
Oh, it’s the way we’re taught at the school.
I see. It’s a good school, isn’t it?
Yes, I quite like it. Do you know the new geography teacher?
Megan? Yes, we are well acquainted.
She’s quite assertive, isn’t she?
Assertive? Yes, that she is.
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*assertive 自己主張が強い
*be well acquainted
* It’s a pleasure to + make your acquaintances.
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- You don’t have to be so formal.
*have to 必要性 <> must 主観的-> must not =禁止 - It’s the way we’re taught at the school.
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She’s quite assertive, isn’t she?
He likes you, doesn’t he? ↑ 軽い疑問
He likes you, doesn’t he? ↓ 確信があり確認
Lucy likes it, doesn’t she?
Nancy hasn’t been to Tokyo, has she?
And one more example. This one will just practice going up.
I’m your friend, aren’t I?
I’m your friend, am I not?
付加疑問文, in English, we call these little questions, tag questions because we clip them on to the end of a statement. The nuance is different depending on if the intonation is rising or declining. So let’s practice them and master the feeling together.
We’ll practice both intonations. So, repeat after us.
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- Uh, oh, the train stopped. We’re not going to be late, are we?
- You arrived here before me, didn’t you? Have you checked into your hotel room yet?
- No one can know what happened here. You’ll keep it a secret, won’t you?
You’ll keep practicing even after the lesson ends, won’t you? -Whoop?
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（232）
3月18日(火)
Oh? What do you like about them?
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You’ve got everything you need, right?
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Wow, the selection is great, but the prices have gone up.
Yeah, tell me about it.
Okay, let’s get in line. You’ve got everything you need, right?
I think so.
Wait. I think I’m forgetting something. Oh, now I remember. Pumpkin.
Pumpkin? We have Kabocya on the island.
I know. But I want to buy some canned pumpkin form America.
It’s a bit out of season for pumpkin pie, isn’t it.
I want to try making it again soon. I love pumpkin pie.
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- The selection is great, but the prices have gone up.
- You’ve got everything you need, right?
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You’ve got everything you need, right?
Leave it to me, okay?
So, you had a good time, huh?
Rosa, that huh? Doesn’t mean you’re angry, does it? -Not at all.
This is delicious, yeah?
This is delicious, no?
This is delicious. Don’t you think?
Close the door, will you?
Close the door, would you?
Close the door, could you?
Close the door, won’t you?
Okay everyone. Today’s practice is one of my favorites. It’s not a full on question. It’s like a statement or a command with a little confirmation at the end. These are very common in casual conversations. So it’s important to master them and use them as much as you can. Alright, so, let’s begin.
Full on : まったくの；徹底的な；圧倒的な
Intense, complete, or extreme.Enthusiastic and committed.
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Wait right there, okay? I’ll bring the car around.
You are the new hire, right? Follow me. I’ll give you a tour of the office.
Hand me that stapler, would you? Mine’s out of staples.
*stapler
*staples ホッチキスの針
>> 「主要なもの、必需品」: Rice is a staple food in Japan.
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ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（231）
3月17日(月)
Aren’t you leaving something out?
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Frankie, you said you remembered that woman named Barbara, didn’t you?
Yes, of course I remembered her. I never forget anything.
What does she look like? Was he an attractive woman?
Yes, by human standards, she was very attractive.
Aren’t you leaving something out?
Leaving something out? What could I have left out?
The fact that you like Barbara.
That is nonsense, Genie. I only said that she was attractive.
So, you were attracted to her then.
That is not possible. I’m an Android.
*leave out 省く・見逃す
* What could I have left out?
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- You said you remembered that woman named Barbara, didn’t you?
- What does she look like?
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Aren’t you leaving something out?
- You asked for the check? Don’t you want to have dessert?
Just like Sensei said, don’t forget to add emotions to these phrases.
- The network is down? Can’t you fix it?
- Please stop. Haven’t you done enough?
Okay everyone, it’s practice time. Now I can already hear your question.
David, why use 否定疑問文? Why not just regular 疑問文? It’s easy. It’s about feeling and emotion. These questions show unexpected surprise, suspicion and seek confirmation. They are very useful. So, let’s practice and add them to your toolkit.
All right, repeat after us.
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- I think it’s time we try a different approach. Don’t you think so?
- Wait, why are you still here? Don’t you have a meeting to go to?
- A transfer? Haven’t we talked about this? It’s just not possible right now.
Hey guys. Why are we still here? Don’t we have a lunch reservation?
Lunch? Haven’t we talked about this? It’s just not possible right now.
We’re too busy recording.
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ！英語の極意（230）
3月14日(金)
Hey everyone. Welcome back and thanks for joining us for Friday’s review.
That’s right. It’s the day you’ve been waiting for. Review day!
How did Joe get started as a comedian?
He gave tours for comedians.
He watched stand-up comedy in America.
He told jokes to tourists in Asakusa.
Rickshaw
On the job, I told jokes to …
Who wrote the song Spirits?
Derek alone.
Bill alone.
Derek and Bill together.
… alone
Whoa
You are the one who wrote it
That’s totally epic.
Which of the following is true?
Roxy is taking Professor Peacock’s course.
William writes Japanese songs.
Gunma is where the woman wants to visit.
Introductory archeology class
Are you friends with her?
Used to live in
Where in Japan did you live?
Taught < teach
What will Kelly and the man probably do?
Go to the zoo to see some animals.
Invite Joe to their party.
Create a special program for St. Patrick’s Day.
Seemed like a real party animal
Hold a party
Speaking of …,
He’d been down for that. I’m sure.
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I’m okay.
-Are you really sure everything is okay? You look like something is bothering you. Tell me. What’s on your mind? I’m always here for you.
Good morning, darling.
-Morning. By the way, where do you want to have dinner on our wedding anniversary? Ristorante Hiroto, maybe? I’ve heard they have amazing oysters. I’m totally open to other suggestions though.
Wedding anniversary
Hey guys, how do you like to eat oysters?
Well, I like having just one oyster with ponzu and I like it if it’s small.
Hmm, personally, I prefer to eat oysters not at all.
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.