英会話タイムトライアル 「7月DAY10」
7月11日(金)
Today, try to complete a conversation with me in your own words.
Imagine this
You and I are working in Toronto at a takeout sushi shop. It’s called Toronto Sushi Go-Go.
So far, you’ve worked in a kitchen and today I’ll teach you how to work at the cash register. You will practice greeting customers telling them about the price of the sushi rolls, and how to pay with a credit card.
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This is our cash register. Have you ever worked as a cashier?
-Yes, I’ve worked at a convenience store once. I worked at a cash register sometimes.
Let’s practice. I’ll be the customer, you’re the cashier, start by greeting the customer. Go ahead.
-Good afternoon. Welcome to Toronto Sushi Go-Go.
Which sushi roll do you recommend today?
-Personally, I like the Canadian salmon rolls.
How much are those sushi rolls?
-The salmon rolls are eight dollars per piece.
Okay, I’ll take two. Here’s my credit card.
-Just tap or swipe your card here.
Okay, I’ll tap here. All set.
-Do you need a bag?
Actually, I do need a bag.
-Here is your receipt and your sushi rolls. Enjoy!
Good job! And oh, next week you’ll get your paycheck.
-Okay, thanks for telling me. That’s will be another first for me.
How much will I make this month?
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So, Tia, have you ever had a part-time job in Canada?
-Actually, I worked at a sushi restaurant.
-What a coincidence. So, did you like working at a sushi shop?
-Of course. You get to eat sushi for your lunch.
-Okay, and did you make sushi?
-No, I only worked in the kitchen. I was a dishwasher.
-I see. You were a dishwasher at a sushi shop.
-Yes.
So, what kind of conversation will we have next week?
-We’ll have a conversation about banking.
-Banking.
英会話タイムトライアル 「7月DAY9」
7月10日(木)
How much are those sushi rolls?
These salmon rolls are five dollars per piece.
What do you do?
-I usually work with car loans.
-I used to work in education.
Thank you so much for coming today.
Have a nice rest of your day.
What do you do?
I work at …
I work at a daycare center.
I work at Google.
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work at 特定の会社・施設・組織で働く work at a hospital / school / company
work with 人・チーム・道具と一緒に働く work with kids / a team / data
work in 業界・部門・空間の中で働く work in IT / finance / the office
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I usually work with …
I usually work with three- to four-year-olds.
I usually work with numbers.
The pay is … per year.
The pay is 40,000 dollars per year.
The pay is about 50 million yen per year.
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So, Tia, what kind of conversation will we have tomorrow?
Tomorrow, we have a conversation at work. Let’s learn how to talk to customers and work at the cash register. - Oh, I see. -I’m looking forward to it. See you tomorrow.
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Have you ever worked as a casher?
-No. I have never done that. Would you teach me how?
-Yes, but it was a long time ago. Now that the register system has drastically changed, it would be totally different to work there.
Which sushi rolls do you recommend today?
-I like the Canadian salmon roll.
-Today’s special is the salmon cream cheese roll. It’s worth a try.
How much are those sushi rolls?
-Those salmon rolls are five dollars per piece.
-Those ones are six dollars each, or ten dollars for two.
英会話タイムトライアル 「7月DAY8」
7月9日(水)
How do you say, 62,000 dollars? 6万2千円
How do you say 7万8千ドル？ 78､000 dollars.
- 50 dollars fifty dollars
- 250 dollars two hundred (and) fifty dollars
- 3,600 dollars three thousand six hundred dollars
- 10,000 dollars ten thousand dollars
- 60,000 dollars sixty thousand dollars
- 88,000 dollars eighty-eight thousand dollars
How much are those sushi rolls?
-These sushi rolls are seven dollars per piece.
*per piece
These salmon rolls are five dollars per piece.
How much is the pay per hour?
*How much is the pay + per hour
*pay per hour
The pay is 20 dollars per hour.
I made about 2,000 dollars this month.
*make/ earn (made/ earned)+ … dollars
About how much is the pay for the branch manager?
The pay is about 88,000 dollars per year.
*per year -> the annual pay is
annual pay /ˈænjuəl peɪ/ 年収、年間給与（"per year" を名詞的に表現）
英会話タイムトライアル 「7月DAY7」
7月8日(火)
What do you do?
--
What do you do?
What do you do for a living?
I work at …
I work at a convenience store.
The Register
The cash register
I usually work at the register.
Work at / work with
->be in charge of / be responsible for
I work at a bank.
I usually work with car lone.
*I usually work with … 担当している
I don’t work now.
金融関係
Finance -> in finance
I work in finance.
I used to
I used to work in education.
What does your father do for a living?
My father doesn’t work now. He’s retired.
He used to work in construction.
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英会話タイムトライアル 「7月DAY6」
7月7日(月)
It’s your shift in Tronto.
Let’s learn some phrases for talking to customers.
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お疲れ様です
Hi.
Hi Jenny. -Hi Steve.
Good morning.
Morning.
Good afternoon.
Good evening.
Happy Friday!
Thank you so much for coming today.
Thank you so much for coming all the way here.
わざわざお越しくださりありがとうございます
*All the way here
Have a nice day.
Have a nice lest of your day.
--
Good morning.
-Good morning. Happy Frinday.
-Happy Friday to you too.
-Thank you so much for coming all the way to our office.
-Oh, not at all. I'm looking forward to working with you all today.
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英会話タイムトライアル 「7月DAY5」
7月4日(金)
I’m your conversation partner from Canada. And my name is Tia. Let’s have a conversation in Toronto.
Let’s welcome back Tia, and get ready for a conversation.
Let’s have a conversation in Toronto. It’s Canada’s biggest city.
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| welcome back | /ˈwɛlkəm bæk/ | お帰りなさいと迎える、再登場を歓迎する |
| get ready for ~ | /ɡɛt ˈrɛdi fɔːr/ | ～の準備をする |
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Imagine this
This month you and I work in Toronto. Let’s go to work together. We are working at a takeout sushi shop. Today is your first day, so, we will do some orientation.
So, that’s our situation. Now, we have a conversation.
--
Welcome to Toronto Sushi Gogo. Are you ready to start working?
-Yes, I’m all set. I’m looking forward to working with you here.
Have you ever had a part-time job in Japan?
-Yeah, but I’ve never worked outside of Japan. This is a first for me.
Well, you’ll start in the kitchen. First, let’s sanitize our hands. Okay?
-I’ll sanitize my hands. Okay, all set.
And we wear an apron. Your size, hmm, how tall are you?
-I’m 183 centimeters tall.
Here’s an apron for you and a hair net and gloves. Does everything fit?
-Yes, everything fits. How does everything look?
Okay, you are all set. So, what kind of sushi shall we make? First, you choose, go ahead.
-Let’s make sushi with some Canadian salmon.
--
So, is Suhi big in Canada?
-It’s so big in Canada.
-Right. What’s your favorite fish to have for sushi?
-I really like almon.
-Right? Salmon. It’s from Canda or Alaska, I guess.
-And maguro and unagi.
-Really? You like unagi?
-My favorite roll is called a dragon roll.
-What’s in a dragon roll?
-It’s called a dragon roll because there’s unagi on top, so unagi looks like a dragon.
-I see. And what’s inside?
-It has deep fried shrimp, and it’s kind of like a California roll.
-I see.
--
Tia, what kind of conversation will we have next week?
-Next week, I have one more conversation for you at work. You’ll learn to work at the cash register.
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all set /ɔːl sɛt/ 準備万端で、用意ができている
looking forward to ~ing /ˈlʊkɪŋ ˈfɔːrwərd tuː/ ～するのを楽しみにしている
part-time job /ˈpɑːrt ˌtaɪm dʒɑːb/ アルバイト
outside of /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd əv/ ～の外で、国外で
sanitize (one’s) hands /ˈsænɪtaɪz hændz/ 手を消毒する
all set /ɔːl sɛt/ （再掲）準備万端
wear an apron /wer ən ˈeɪprən/ エプロンを着ける
how tall are you? /haʊ tɔːl ɑːr juː/ 身長はどれくらいですか？
hair net /ˈheər nɛt/ ヘアネット（髪を覆うネット）
Does everything fit? /dʌz ˈɛvrɪθɪŋ fɪt/ すべてサイズが合っていますか？
How does everything look? /haʊ dʌz ˈɛvrɪθɪŋ lʊk/ （見た目や印象を確認して）見た目はどう？
You are all set /juː ɑːr ɔːl sɛt/ 準備完了です
What kind of sushi shall we make? /wʌt kaɪnd əv ˈsuːʃi ʃəl wi meɪk/ どんな寿司を作りましょうか？
go ahead /ɡoʊ əˈhɛd/ どうぞ（先にやってください）
Canadian salmon /kəˈneɪdiən ˈsæmən/ カナダ産のサーモン
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sushi is big /ˈsuːʃi ɪz bɪɡ/ 寿司が人気である（"big" は「流行っている」「有名な」）
favorite fish /ˈfeɪvərɪt fɪʃ/ 一番好きな魚
salmon /ˈsæmən/ サーモン（※"l"は発音しない）
maguro /ˈmɑːɡuːroʊ/ マグロ（日本語由来の寿司用語）
unagi /uːˈnɑːɡi/ うなぎ（同上）
dragon roll /ˈdræɡən roʊl/ ドラゴンロール（うなぎがのった寿司ロール）
deep-fried shrimp /ˌdiːp ˈfraɪd ʃrɪmp/ 揚げエビ
California roll /ˌkælɪˈfɔːrnjə roʊl/ カリフォルニアロール（巻き寿司の一種）
cash register /kæʃ ˈrɛdʒɪstər/ レジ（会計機）
work at the cash register /wɜːrk æt ðə kæʃ ˈrɛdʒɪstər/ レジ業務をする
英会話タイムトライアル 「7月DAY4」
7月3日(木)
Thank you so much for everything.
-No. Thank you.
Have you ever lived abroad?
-No. This is the first for me.
Welcome to our office.
I’m looking forward to working with you.
--
I’ve been to …
I’ve been to your headquarters once. 御社の本社
I’ve been to Okinawa once.
This is the first for…
This is the first for my colleague.
This is the first for my kids.
I’m looking forward to seeing you …
I’m looking forward to seeing you at the company dinner tomorrow night.
I’m looking forward to seeing you at the event next month.
--
Hi Tia!
What kind of conversation will we have tomorrow?
-Well, tomorrow we start working in Toronto. It’s your first day. You can do it.
Thanks Tia.
--
How tall are you?
-I’m 167 cm tall.
-I’m 180 cm tall.
Does everything fit?
-Yes. Everything fits. How do I look?
-Hmm... it’s a little tight, but it should be fine.
Are you ready to start working?
-Yes, I’m all set. I’m looking forward to working with you.
-Yes! I’m looking forward to getting to work.
英会話タイムトライアル 「7月DAY3」
7月2日(水)
Thank you so much for …
Thank you so much for everything.
Thank you so much for your time today.
- No. Thank you.
-Not at all.
How’s everything lately?
-Everything is fine.
-Everything is great.
Is everything ready?
Everything is almost ready.
Everything is all set.
I’m all set.
--
Is everything ready for the event?
-Everything is all set.
-Great.
-Let me shou you the room.
-Okay.
-What do you think?
-Wow. It looks great. Thank you so much for everything.
-Not at all. That’s my job.
英会話タイムトライアル 「7月DAY2」
7月1日(火)
Welcome to our office.
*Office -> Company?
I’m looking forward to today’s meeting. よろしくお願いします。
I’m looking forward to +
よろしくお願いします。
I’m looking forward to working with you.
I’m looking forward to your reply.
XX waiting for 催促 -> looking forward to + your reply
I’m looking forward to seeing you tomorrow.
I’m looking forward to seeing you at the event.
At the event = at the event space
Welcome to our factory.
Thanks.
I’m looking forward to the factory tour.
I’m so exited to see the new robots.
Be so exited to
――
Welcome to our office.
Thanks. I’m looking forward to working with you.
Here, let me show you around. Over there is our factory.
Oh, I’m so exited to see the new products.
Well, I’m looking forward to taking you on the factory tour.
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.
--
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.
--
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.
--
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?
--
… 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.
--
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
--
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.
ーー
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?
--
Let’s check out today’s scean.
Imagine this,
--
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.
--
So, that the scene for our conversation.
Okay, let’s have a seven-turn conversation, just speak up.
--
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.
--
So, how many times did you reply?
--
Did you understand our conversation?
--
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?
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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