英会話タイムトライアル 「7月DAY1」
6月30日(月)
Challenge yourself around the world.
And starting today, we’re going to Toronto.
Toronto is a big city and it’s a good place to practice some business English.
It’s your shift in Toronto.
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This is a first.
This is my first time.
This is my first, second, third time.
->This is a first.
This is a first for my son.
Have you ever lived abroad?
Have you ever lived overseas?
No, this is a first for me.
Have you ever worked abroad/overseas?
That is another first for me.
Have you ever been to Canada before?
Have you ever been to Japan before?
I’ve been to Canada before.
Have you ever had a pat-time job in Japan?
Have a pat-time job
I’ve had a part-time job at a convenience store.
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英会話タイムトライアル 「6月DAY15」
6月20日(金)
We finished our cruise from Japan to Vancouver and we are on our wary to a new city. So today we’re at the Vancouver airport. We will fly to a new big city, Toronto. It’s an Eastern Canada. And in Toronto, you and I will work together next month.
So, that’s the scene for our conversation.
Let’s have an eight-turn conversation. Just speak up!
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I have a present for you. Here are two maps.
-For me? Oh, thanks. But I didn’t get you anything.
It’s my pleasure. This one is a map of Canada. Vancouver is here. The biggest city in Western Canada. What’s the biggest city in Western Japan?
-Osaka. It’s near Kyoto.
Does that city face the ocean? I’m bad with geography.
-It does face the ocean. A lot of big cities in Japan face the ocean.
Does your hometown face the Pacific Ocean?
-No, my hometown is landlocked. Western Japan?
-Eastern Japan. It’s suburb of Tokyo, the capital.
Is it a big city?
-No, it’s a small town. It’s called a bedroom town. Because so many people commute to the city.
Well, now you’re going to a very big city in Eastern Canada. So, here’s a map of Greater Toronto.
-I see. Toronto faces a huge lake.
Toronto is a clean gorgeous big city. It’s a nice place to work.
-I’m looking forward to working and living in Toronto next month.
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So, next month, are we going to learn about Easten Canada?
Yes, next month we are going to the biggest city in Eastern Canada, Toronto.
I’ll join you in Toronto as we work and earn money.
See you next month in Toronto for taiwa karaoke.
英会話タイムトライアル 「6月DAY14」
6月19日(木)
It’s Thursday. Let’s practice the phrases we learned this week.
And we’ll get you ready for actual conversations.
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Do you live in a big city?
I live in a suburb of Tokyo.
My hometown is in eastern Japan.
Does your hometown face the ocean?
My hometown is landlocked.
I’m bad with geography.
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Is your hometown in eastern or western …?
*You can put in a country that easy to use. Or you could put in a big city. It’s up to you.
Is your hometown in eastern or western …?
What place did you ask about?
Is your hometown in eastern or western Tokyo?
That is a great one for Japan.
Is your hometown in the eastern or western part of the U.S?
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… is the biggest city in …
Los Angels is the biggest city in California.
Tokyo is the biggest city in Japan.
… faces …
My parents’ house faces a lake.
My office building faces Tokyo Bay.
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So, Tia. What kind of conversation will we have?
-Tomorrow, we have a conversation about geography
-Of course.
-So, we’ll talk about Vancouver, Toronto, your hometown and Japan.
Geography
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What’s the biggest city in Western Japan?
-Osaka. Actually, my mom is from Osaka.
Does your hometown face the ocean?
-No, my hometown is landlocked. It’s a suburb of Tokyo.
-No. Unfortunately, my hometown doesn't border the ocean.
Is your hometown in eastern or western Japan?
-Eastern Japan. It’s near Tokyo, the capital.
- My hometown is in Hokkaido, which is in the northern part of Japan.
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doesn't border the ocean 海に隣接していない（地理的・行政的な話） 州・県・市などの行政区分に使いやすい
doesn't face the ocean 海に面していない（方向・景観的な話） 建物や町の眺望、見た目の話に向いている
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英会話タイムトライアル 「6月DAY13」
6月18日(水)
Okay, let’s practice phrases for describing a place.
For example, 海に面している
It faces the ocean.
Do you understand? 面している Face is used as a verb.
So we’ll practice using face in sentences.
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The Pacific Ocean
→ 太平洋
In English 太平洋 Pacific Ocean or Pacific.
Vancouver faces the Pacific Ocean.
Alright, let’s do another one in Canada.
Toronto faces a huge lake.
Does your hometown face the ocean?
My hometown faces Tokyo Bay.
内陸
Landlocked
My hometown is landlocked
But the beach is only about an hour away.
But it only takes one hour to go to the beach.
There are so many ways to express it in English.
This hotel faces Mount Fuji.
Mt. Fuji is the most famous and the highest mountain in Japan.
Toronto is the biggest city in Canada.
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Does your home town face the ocean?
-No, my hometown is landlocked. But Tokyo Bay is only about 30 minutes away. How about you?
-My hometown is in Paris. My apartment faces the Effel Tower.
-Great.
-That sounds like a nice apartment, Jenny.
-It's a dream apartment of mine.
-A dream apartment, I see.
-You can use phrases just like that, too.
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the Eiffel Tower /ði ˈaɪfəl ˈtaʊər/ エッフェル塔（フランス・パリ）
landlocked /ˈlændˌlɑːkt/ 内陸の, 海に面していない。国や都市が海岸に接していない状態を指す。
英会話タイムトライアル 「6月DAY12」
6月17日(火)
How do you say 郊外？ Suburb! That’s right.
And how do you explain ベッドタウン?
And we’ll learn some questions for example,
大都市に住んでいますか？
～の周辺にすんでいます。
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Do you live in a big city?
No. I live in a small town.
首都
The capital
I live in the capital, Tokyo.
You might say, I live near the Capital, Tokyo.
I live in a suburb of Tokyo.
ベッドタウン
The town is called a bedroom town.
You can also say, bed town but I think bedroom town is easy to understand.
Challenge yourself with this sentence.
A lot of people living there work in the city.
And they come home to sleep.
Okay, that’s how to explain step by step.
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Here’s a map of Greater Tokyo.
The Greater Tokyo Area = Greater Tokyo (Let’s use Greater Tokyo.)
All my relatives live in Greater Tokyo.
Greater Vancouver has a lot of Japanese restaurants.
- Greater Tokyo /ˈɡreɪtər ˈtoʊkioʊ/ 大東京圏（東京とその近郊都市を含む）
- Greater Vancouver /ˈɡreɪtər vænˈkuːvər/ バンクーバー広域圏（都市圏を指す表現）
英会話タイムトライアル「6月DAY11」
6月16日(月)
How do you say 東西南北 in English?
Can you say that in English?
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東西南北
East West South North
東日本
East Japan
Eastern Japan
My hometown is in Eastern Japan.
Eastern
Western
Is your hometown in Eastern or Western Canada?
What’s the biggest city in Western Canada/
Vancouver is the biggest city in Western Canada.
Next month I’m going to Toronto.
It’s the biggest city in Eastern Canada.
I’m bad with geography.
I’m bad with..
I’m bad with directions.
directions /dəˈrɛkʃənz/ または /daɪˈrɛkʃənz/ 道順、方向、指示（※発音は両方とも一般的）
-> Directions has two meaning 方向＆道順・道案内.
I’m bad with numbers.
direction 抽象的な「方向」 The wind is blowing in that direction.
directions 道順・案内・説明手順 I’m bad with directions.
英会話タイムトライアル「6月DAY10」
6月13日(金)
What’s special about Vancouver?
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Let’s check out today’s scean.
Imagine this,
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Let’s got to the best park in Vancouver. No, wait, maybe the best park in North America. It’s called Stanly Park.
And Stanly Park has a wonderful cycling course. So, get ready with your bicycle, your helmet and your raincoat as we cycle around this famous landmark.
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So, that the scene for our conversation.
Okay, let’s have a seven-turn conversation, just speak up.
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It’s a little rainy again today, eh?
-Yeah, that’s Vancouver for you. It’s just sprinkling, though.
I like your rain jacket.
-Oh thanks. I got it in downtown Vancouver, actually.
Okay, here’s your bicycle helmet.
-Thanks. It’ll be my umbrella, too.
Let’s go. Ah, cycling and Stanley Park. This is a very Vancouver thing to do. What kind of bicycle do you have in Japan?
-I just have a standard bicycle. It has a seat for my kid on the back. It’s called a mama-chari in Japanese.
People here are so health-conscious and eco-conscious. So, cycling is big. Do people in Japan cycle to work?
-Well, most people take trains in the big cities. I cycle to the train station. Then I get the train.
Is cycling big in Japan?
-Yes, a lot of people cycle in Japan.
Oh, there’s a café near that totem pole. They have fresh salmon and good coffee. Let’s buy something for a picnic. Okay?
-Great idea. That’s a very Vancouver thing to do.
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So, how many times did you reply?
--
Did you understand our conversation?
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So, Tia, do you have any memories of going to Stanley Park?
-Yeah, I went often when I was a kid. They have a really good aquarium in Stanley Park.
-An aquarium in the park? It’s really famous for being a hospital aquarium where they rescue animals. And release them.
-They’re eco-conscious in Vancouver and that’s one example.
-Yes. That’s aquarium is a very eco-conscious.
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memories of ～ /ˈmeməriz əv/ ～の思い出
went often /went ˈɔːfən/（米: /ˈɑːfən/） よく行った
aquarium /əˈkweriəm/ 水族館
hospital aquarium /ˈhɒspɪtl əˈkweriəm/（米: /ˈhɑːspɪtl.../） 保護・治療・放流を行う水族館
rescue animals /ˈreskjuː ˈænɪməlz/ 動物を保護・救出する
release them (back) /rɪˈliːs ðəm/ （動物を自然に）放す
eco-conscious /ˈiːkoʊ ˈkɑːnʃəs/ 環境意識の高い
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Tia, what kind of conversation do we have next week?
-Next week, we go to the Vancouver airport. We are on our way to one more big city in Canada.
-See you next week for Taiwa Karaoke.
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on our way to ～ /ɒn aʊər weɪ tuː/ ～へ向かう途中
one more big city /wʌn mɔːr bɪɡ ˈsɪti/ もう一つの大都市
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downtown Vancouver バンクーバーの中心街 ✅最も自然な言い方
in the downtown area of Vancouver バンクーバーのダウンタウン地域で ややフォーマルで説明的
in downtown （どこのダウンタウンか不明な場合） 文脈によって地名が必要になる
--英会話タイムトライアル「6月DAY9」
6月12日(木)
Is cycling big in Vancouver? * be big in
Cycling is big in Vancouver.
She’s not that big yet.
That’s Japan for you.
Is ramen big in Vancouver?
People in Vancouver are health-conscious. *health-conscious
… is really big in Japan.
Camping is really big in Japan.
-Camping. I really like that.
Doughnuts are really big in Japan. *doughnut(s
Is … big in …?
Is mochi big in Canada?
Is green tea big in the UK?
It’s … today. That’s … for you.
It’s rainy today. That’s Seattle for you.
It’s rainy today. That’s Japan for you this time of year.
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Hi Tia.
-Hi Steve. Hi Jennny. Hi everyone.
What kind of conversation will we have tomorrow?
Tomorrow, we have a conversation about cycling in Vancouver. That’s a very Vancouver thing to do.
-Thanks, Tia.
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I like your jacket.
-Oh, thanks. I got it in downtown Vancouver yesterday.
-Thanks. I bought this last month when I went to Tokyo.
What kind of bike do you have in Japan?
-I have something like an e-bike. I use it to go to the train station.
-Actually, I don’t have any. I haven’t ridden a bike for quite a long time.
Is cycling big in Japan?
-Yes, a lot of people cycle in Japan.
- Yes, cycling is common for commuting and errands in Japan. Compared to places like the U.S., Japan isn’t as car-centered, so bikes are super convenient and pretty much essential.
英会話タイムトライアル「6月DAY8」
6月11日(水)
Conscious
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conscious /ˈkɑːnʃəs/（米）/ˈkɒnʃəs/（英）
① 意識している、気づいている② 意識がある（気を失っていない）
③ ～を気にする、意識的な（例: health-conscious）
- health-conscious /ˈhɛlθ ˌkɑːnʃəs/（米）/ˈhɛlθ ˌkɒnʃəs/（英） 健康を意識している、健康志向の
- eco-conscious /ˈiːkoʊ ˌkɑːnʃəs/（米）/ˈiːkəʊ ˌkɒnʃəs/（英） 環境に配慮している、環境意識が高い
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Health-conscious
People in Vancouver are health-conscious.
Eco-conscious
A lot of people are eco-conscious.
Is cycling big in Vancouver?
Cycling is big in Vancouver.
A lot of people cycle to work.
*go to work by bicycle = cycle to work / A lot of people bike to work.
Do you ever cycle to work?
Do you ever go to work by bicycle?
Here’s your helmet. / This is your helmet.
Thanks. Safety first.
Thanks. This blue helmet goes with my jacket.
Thanks. It’ll be my umbrella, too.
英会話タイムトライアル「6月DAY7」
6月10日(火)
～らしい ・ さすが～
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The food of this festival is so international.
That’s Vancouver for you.
*That’s … for you.
さすが～ですね
It’s gotten so cold
寒くなる become? It’s become so cold. △
It’s gotten + so cold 一般的
.
That’s Canada for you.
Everyone is so police.
That’s Japan for you.
Let’s go to the sushi restaurant by bicycle.
*go to … by bicycle -> cycle to … / Let’s bike to …
That’s such a Vancouver thing to do.
*That’s such a … thing to do.
いかにも～らしいですね
Let’s put some old newspapers in the shoe closet.
That’s such a Japanese thing to do during a rainy season.
英会話タイムトライアル「6月DAY6」
6月9日(月)
What special about Vancouver?
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Big
Is this app big in Canada?
*be big in 普及している
This app is so big in Japan.
*This is a major app in Japan.
Sushi is so big in Vancouver.
Is ramen big in Vancouver?
It’s pretty big in Vancouver.
＊わりと pretty + big
Is this singer big in Canada?
*Is this singer well-known in Canada?
She’s not that big yet.
This singer is really big in Japan.
Is soccer big in Canada?
*big 盛ん <> Is soccer popular in Canada?
Soccer is pretty big in Canada.
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be big in ～ /biː bɪɡ ɪn/ ～で人気がある、～で盛んである
pretty big /ˈprɪti bɪɡ/ かなり人気がある、わりと盛ん
so big /soʊ bɪɡ/ 非常に人気がある（強調）
not that big /nɑːt ðæt bɪɡ/ それほど人気ではない（控えめな否定）
really big /ˈrɪəli bɪɡ/ とても人気・有名
well-known /ˌwel ˈnoʊn/ よく知られている（bigの言い換えとして使える）
popular /ˈpɑːpjələr/ 人気のある（bigの類義語）
major (app/singer) /ˈmeɪdʒər/ 主要な、有力な（bigの言い換え。より客観的な印象）
英会話タイムトライアル「6月DAY5」
6月6日(金)
Challenge yourself around the world
Vancouver
Hi everyone. I’m Tia L. Let’s have a conversation in Vancouver.
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Just answer my questions in your own words and complete the conversation.
Okay, let’s check out today’s scene.
Imagine this…
Our ship arrives in Vancouver, Canada.
You and I go to the port together.
Actually, I need to take some pictures for social media.
And you offered to help me today. You’re so nice.
We find a place to take a good picture and as we walk, we talk about Vancouver and Japan’s weather.
So, that’s the scene for our conversation.
Let’s have a seven-turn conversation. Just speak up.
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Let’s take a picture over there. It’s a nice day, eh?
-Yeah, it’s not too humid, eh?
-Vancouver summers are dry and so pleasant. We will have great weather this month.
-I hope so. I don’t like muggy summers.
But in Vancouver always be ready for raining. Tada! Here’s my raincoat. Do you have an umbrella or raincoat?
-No. So, I’ll buy one in Vancouver. It’ll be fun to go shopping there.
What’s the weather like in Japan now?
-It’s wet. The rainy season has just started.
When is the rainy season end in Japan?
-Well, in my hometown, it ends around the middle of July
Are Japanese summers humid? Summers have been extremely hot recently.
-Yeah, they are very humid.
I see. Okay, would you take a picture of me, the ship and this beautiful day? Right here.
-Okay, just make a big sunny smile. Good one.
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How many times did you reply?
--
Did you understand our conversation?
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So, Tia.
-Yes.
-In this dialogue you said in Vancouver always be ready for rain, eh?
-Yea, it rains a lot in Vancouver.
-How often does it rain?
-I think it’s around 40 percent of the year, it rains.
-40 percent of the year. It’s raining in Vancouver?
-Yeah, there’s actually a funny nickname that everybody knows. It’s called raincouver.
-raincouver because there’s so much rain.
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Okay, Great job. Talking about weather and helping me.
Next week, you and Tia will cycle around a beautiful spot in Vancouver.
英会話タイムトライアル「6月DAY4」
6月5日(木)
It’s rainy today. eh?
It’s not that bad though, eh?
Does Vancouver have a rainy season?
Vancouver has something like a rainy season.
How’s the weather in Canada now?
It’s been extremely hot recently.
It’s … , eh?
It’s chilly, eh?
It’s muggy, eh?
When is the best season to visit ?
When is the best season to visit your hometown?
When is the best season to visit the national park?
Japan’s spring/summer/autumn/winter are …
Japan’s autumns are so beautiful.
Japan’s summers are so muggy.
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Hi Tia!
Hi Steve. Hi Jenny. Hi everyone.
So Tia, what kind of conversation will we have?
-Tomorrow, we have a conversation about weather.
You can do it. Good luck, eh?
-Thanks Tia.
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It’s a nice day, eh?
-Yeah, it’s muggy though, eh?
-Yeah, it’s perfect weather, eh?
What’s the weather like in Japan now?
-It’s wet. It rained three days in a row. Wet 雨模様 -> raining
-It seems like the rainy season is starting now.
Are Japan’s summers humid?
-Yes, they’re very humid recently. Summers have been extremely hot.
-Yes, unfortunately. Summers are so humid and the temperatures are getting higher and higher each year. You know, we’re feeling the direct impact of global warming.
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英会話タイムトライアル「6月DAY3」
6月4日(水)
How’s the weather in Canada now?
How’s the weather in … ?
It’s wet in Vancouver now.
Wet 雨模様 -> raining
Are Vancouver’s summers humid?
Are summers in Vancouver humid?
Humid
muggy
Vancouver’s summers are so pleasant.
Japan’s summers are so muggy.
When is the best season to visit Vancouver?
I like Vancouver’s summers the best.
Has it been hot recently?
It hasn’t been that hot recently.
It’s been extremely hot recently.
*extremely
- recently /ˈriːsəntli/ 副詞 最近、近ごろ（過去形とよく使う） 過去の出来事と一緒に使うことが多い
- these days /ðiːz deɪz/ 副詞句 このごろは、最近は（現在形と一緒に） 現在の習慣・状況を表す
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英会話タイムトライアル「6月DAY2」
6月3日(火)
つゆ / 梅雨入り
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Rainy season
Something like a rainy season
Does Vancouver have a rainy season?
Vancouver have something like a rainy season.
From September to April
It rains a lot from September to April.
Rain a lot
Talk a lot
I walked a lot.
When does the rainy season start?
Has the rainy season started already?
It hasn’t started yet.
It has started already.
When does the rainy season end?
In my hometown the rainy season ends in July.
The rainy season should end soon.
Should のはず ・ した方がいい
He should arrive soon.
We should go home.
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英会話タイムトライアル「6月DAY1」
6月2日(月)
Challenge yourself around the world.
This month we are going to Vancouver.
Vancouver is a wonderful place in Canada.
What’s special about Vancouver?
It’s warm today, isn’t it?
It’s warm today, eh?
It’s windy, isn’t it?
It’s windy, eh?
muggy /ˈmʌɡi/ 蒸し暑い（湿気があって不快に感じる暑さ）
humid /ˈhjuːmɪd/ 湿気の多い、湿度が高い（より客観的・気象用語）
It’s muggy, isn’t it?
It’s muggy, eh?
It’s rainy today, eh?
付加疑問と相性がいいのは形容詞
I’s raining (verb) -> It’s rainy, isn’t it?
It’s muggy, isn’t it? / ,eh?
It’s not that bad though, eh?
Let’s share this umbrella together.
*umbrella
Share an umbrella
They are sharing un umbrella.
Is it normal weather for June?
It’s a little hot for June.
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英会話タイムトライアル「5月DAY15」
5月23日(金)
And here’s your conversation partner, Tia.
Hi everyone. I’m Tia. Try to complete a conversation with me today in your own words.
Let’s finish up this week and this month with this.
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Imagine this. I’m guiding you through a special museum.
Inside you’ll discover Native Alaskan music, traditional clothing and handmade crafts.
Did you imagine the situation?
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Music, art, let’s experience Native Alaskan culture together. Speak up and complete a seven-turn conversation with me.
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I love that Native Alaskan music. What do you think?
-It was wonderful. It was so powerful.
Here is an exhibition of native clothing. Look at this jacket.
-What’s that jacket made of?
It says it’s the skin of a seal. Have you ever made your own clothes?
-No, but I repair my own clothes if they are too big or ripped.
-I see. Wow, those are handmade boots.
-What are those boots made of?
-It says they’re made of moose skin. Look, those are spoons made by Native Alaskans. What is this spoon made of? Guess!
-Not an elephant. I’m not sure. What is that spoon made of?
It’s made of a goat’s horn. Oh, there will be a Native Alaskan dance soon. Would you like to see it?
-Yes, I would.
Okay, I need to call the other passengers. I’ll see you at the totem pole outside.
-Okay, see you at the totem pole outside.
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I’ll see you at the totem pole outside.
-Okay + see you at the …
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Great jot this month everyone.
So Tia, what kind of conversation will we have next month?
We are going to Canada, to my home town. The wonderful city of Vancouver.
Let’s talk about cities together.
--
Native Alaskan /ˈneɪtɪv əˈlæskən/ アラスカ先住民の
exhibition /ˌɛksəˈbɪʃən/ 展示、展覧会
What is (it) made of? /wʌt ɪz meɪd ʌv/ 何で作られているの？
seal skin /siːl skɪn/ アザラシの皮
rip (ripped) /rɪp/ （/rɪpt/） 破れる（破れた）
repair /rɪˈper/ 修理する、直す
handmade /ˈhændˌmeɪd/ 手作りの
moose skin /muːs skɪn/ ヘラジカの皮
goat’s horn /ɡoʊts hɔːrn/ ヤギの角
totem pole /ˈtoʊtəm poʊl/ トーテムポール（先住民文化の象徴的な彫刻柱）
would you like to ~? /wəd ju laɪk tə/ ～したいですか？（丁寧な誘い）
see you at ~ /siː ju æt/ ～で会いましょ
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英会話タイムトライアル「5月DAY14」
5月22日(木)
It’s Thursday. Let’s practice the phrase we learned this week.
And we’ll get you ready for actual conversations. Alright let’s get started.
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I’d like to buy some Native Alaskan arts.
Is this a Native Alaskan dish?
Handmade furniture is a little expensive.
But it’s one of a kind.
What is this spoon made of?
I think it’s a goat’s horn.
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I’d like to learn about Native Alaskan…
I’d like to learn about Native Alaskan cooking.
I’d like to learn about Native Alaskan music.
What’s that .. made of?
What’s that blanket made of?
What’s that basket made of?
This is a handmade…
This is a handmade bed frame.
This is a handmade broom.
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bed frame /bɛd freɪm/ ベッドの枠、ベッドフレーム
broom /bruːm/ または /brʊm/ ほうき（掃除に使う道具）
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What is this spoon made of?
-I’m not sure. What is that spoon made of?
-I think it’s made of wood.
-It looks like… It’s made of stone.
Have you ever made your own clothes?
-You an answer with a yes or a no but try to add one more sentence.
Have you ever made your own clothes?
-No, but I repair my own clothes if they’re ripped or too big.
-So this is a good way to keep the conversation going. Don’t you say no or no, I haven’t. Try to add some information.
Have you ever made your own clothes?
- Not really. I made an apron once in home ec, but I’m terrible at sewing.
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home economics class 家庭科の授業（正式） フォーマル／書き言葉にも適す
home ec 家庭科（略語） 会話・カジュアルな文脈で使う
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I’ll see you at the totem pole outside.
-Okay, see you at the totem pole outside.
-Okay, at the totem pole outside. See you then.
And now you’re ready for tomorrow.
It’s with your conversation partner, Tia.
Hi Steve, hi Jenny, hi everyone.
Hi Tia.
So, what kind of conversation will we have?
We have a conversation at a museum in Alaska. It’s a native Alaskan art and history museum.
Try to complete a conversation with me.
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at the totem pole outside 場所の形容詞（outside）は通常後置します。
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the totem pole outside 外にあるトーテムポール
the kids outside 外にいる子どもたち
the dog outside 外にいる犬
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upstairs the room upstairs 上の階の部屋
downstairs the kitchen downstairs 下の階のキッチン
inside the people inside 中にいる人たち
nearby the restaurant nearby 近くにあるレストラン
abroad（やや特殊） the students abroad 海外にいる学生たち（※文脈により）
above the shelf above 上にある棚
below the floor below 下の階（床）
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英会話タイムトライアル「5月DAY13」
5月21日(水)
Alright everyone, I have a question for you.
How do you say 手作り・手作りのもの in English?
In English 手作りis handmade.
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Is this handmade?
This is a handmade chair.
-Alright, before we go to the next one, some vocabulary.
家具 How do you say 家具 in English?
Furniture
-How do you say 手作りの家具？
-That’s right, handmade furniture.
Handmade furniture is a little expensive.
But it’s one of a kind.
*one of a kind /wʌn əv ə kaɪnd/ 唯一無二の、他にない、特別な存在
Have you ever made your own clothes?
*Have you ever made
編む
Knit
I have knitted a scarf once.
-Do you understand? To say マフラー in English, usually it’s scarf. Most people use muffler as a part of a car.
- scarf /skɑːrf/ 首に巻く「マフラー」。衣類としての意味。
- muffler /ˈmʌflər/ 車の排気音を抑える「消音器」。衣類の意味で使うのは古風または稀。
Have you ever made your own furniture?
I have bought furniture online and assembled it.
-It’s not easy to assemble furniture. So, this might be a reply.
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have bought /hæv bɔːt/ （現在完了）買ったことがある（経験）
furniture /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/ 家具（※不可算名詞：複数形にしない）
online /ˌɑːnˈlaɪn/ または /ˈɒnlaɪn/ オンラインで、インターネットを通じて
assemble /əˈsembl/ 組み立てる
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Today, we talked about things that are handmade and if you practice, You can use them in a conversation like this.
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Is this a handmade?
-Yes, this is a handmade desk.
-Handmade furniture is a little expensive.
-Yeah, but it's one of a kind.
-Have you ever made your own furniture?
-No, but I've knitted a scarf once.
-I see.
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Alright, that was a conversation about something precious, things that are handmade.
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英会話タイムトライアル「5月DAY12」
5月20日(火)
It’s week three. And week three is special because it’s in almost all English.
This week we’re learning about Native Alaskan culture.
And today, we’ll learn phrases to talk about materials.
Materials 素材
You’ll learn to say そのジャケットは何でできていますか？
That’s a good question.
Here’s another one.
～の皮でできています。
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Let‘ｓlook at that Native Alaskan clothing.
-For 民族衣装 , there are some different way to say it.
For example, traditional clothing. Some people say traditional dress or costume. But Native Alaskan clothing is easily understood.
-Okay, here’s next one.
What’s that jacket made of?
-Do you understand? And there’s one variation, be made from.
- Be made of 素材が見てわかる
- Be made from 見ただけでは素材がわからない
-But that’s not an iron rule. 迷ったら、 be made of
Be made of is a very useful phrase.
-Okay, here’s the answer to that question.
It’s made of seal skin.
*seal あざらし
What are those shoes made of?
-This question is in the plural. Are / shoes
They’re made of …
How do you say へらじか?
Moose へらじか
Moose skin
They’re made of moose skin.
The spoon was made by Native Alaskans.
-You can also say it in the singular. The spoon was made by a native Alaskan. Technically both are correct.
What’s this spoon made of?
An animal’s Horn 角
It’s made of an animal’s horn.
I think it’s a goat’s horn.
*goat 山羊
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英会話タイムトライアル「5月DAY11」
5月19日(月)
It’s a new week of Eikaiwa-time-trial.
It’s week three and this week is pretty special.
That’s right. Week three will be in almost all English.
But you can follow along. You can do it!
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Our theme for this month is refreshing Alaska.
And on Friday, we have taiwa-karaoke.
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For today, our key word is native.
Native is not only for English speakers.
Native Alaskan.
Native American.
Okay, let’s practice some sentences with native.
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Just use native Alaskan music
I’d like to hear some native Alaskan music.
*hear 初めて体験・試しに聞いてみたい
Did hear the news about Jenny?
Native Alaskan art
I’d like to buy some native Alaskan art.
-You can say, I want to but a more polite way is I’d like to.
Okay, here’s the next one. It’s about food.
Is this a native Alaskan dish?
Native Alaskan history
I’d like to learn about Native Alaskan history.
I learned about Native Alaskans in high school.
I visited a native Australian village.
Native English speaker
->Native
She’s not a native English speaker.
-So. in English, instead of saying she’s not a native or are you a native?, it’s better to have the phrase, she’s not a native English speaker.
But her English is excellent.
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