英会話タイムトライアル 「9月DAY15」
9月19日(金)
Challenge yourself around the world.
Imagine this…
I will show you a very famous place in Athens, the Acropolis, and we will see a very famous ancient structure the Parthenon（パルテノン神殿）.
Here, we can find a sacred tree.
What kind of tree is it?
It’s a famous Greek tree. That’s a hint.
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Athens /ˈæθ.ənz/ ギリシャの首都アテネ
the Acropolis /ði əˈkrɑː.pə.lɪs/ アクロポリス（アテネのシンボル的な古代遺跡）
ancient structure /ˈeɪn.ʃənt ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/ 古代の建造物
Parthenon /ˈpɑːr.θə.nɑːn/ パルテノン神殿（アクロポリスの中心的建築物）
sacred tree/ˈseɪ.krɪd triː/ 神聖な木
Let’s take a water break under the special tree. We can talk about Greek philosophy including some proverbs from Greek philosophers.
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take a water break /teɪk ə ˈwɔː.tɚ breɪk/ 水分補給をする、休憩を取る
under the special tree /ˈʌn.dɚ ðə ˈspeʃ.əl triː/ 特別な木の下で
Greek philosophy /ɡriːk fəˈlɑː.sə.fi/ ギリシャ哲学
including /ɪnˈkluː.dɪŋ/ ～を含めて
proverb /ˈprɑː.vɝːb/ ことわざ、格言
philosopher /fəˈlɑː.sə.fɚ/ 哲学者
Acropolis /əˈkrɑː.pə.lɪs/ アクロポリス（アテネの古代遺跡）
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Oh, look, that’s the special tree on top of the Acropolis. What kind of tree is it? Can anyone guess?
-It’s definitely not a Japanese cherry tree. I’m pretty sure it’s a Greek olive tree.
It’s an olive tree. Olive branches symbolize peace. There’s Greek proverb. One minute of patience, 10 years of peace.
-That’s so true. Patience can prevent trouble.
Let’s take a water break here and talk about Greek philosophy.
-That’s sounds good. I’m thirsty for water and knowledge.
I don’t know much about Greek philosophy, actually, but Socrates said something like I know that I know nothing.
-I see. That’s deep.
Do you have a favorite Greek philosopher?
-I don’t have a favorite, but I learned about Aristotle, Socrates and Plato in school.
Well, Socrates also said something like what you think is what you become. Try to make your own proverb with that. Just fill in the blank. What you blank is what you become. Go ahead.
-Well, I’m kind of a foodie, so, what you eat is what you become.
We had a wonderful time in Greece.
Well, today wraps up our journey around Greece and next, we’ll head to Turky.
Yes, that’s right. I’m original from Turky, so, next month, I’ll talk to you about all kind of activities and things to do in Turkey.
I am so excited.
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Aristotle /ˈær.ɪ.stɑː.təl/ アリストテレス（古代ギリシャの哲学者）
Socrates /ˈsɑː.krə.tiːz/ ソクラテス（古代ギリシャの哲学者）
Plato /ˈpleɪ.toʊ/ プラトン（古代ギリシャの哲学者）
thirsty for /ˈθɝː.sti fɔːr/ ～を切望している、欲している（物・知識・経験など）
foodie /ˈfuː.di/ 食べ物が大好きな人、グルメ好き
英会話タイムトライアル 「9月DAY14」
9月18日(木)
It’s Thursday. Let’s practice the phrase we learned this week.
And We’ll get you ready for actual conversations.
I’ll tell you a Greek proverb. One minute of patience, 10 years of peace.
Do you have any words you live by? These are words I live by.
Somebody said something like this and then say the famous saying.
So, think of the person and then you say someone said something like this, and you say the quote. Did you think of something? Okay, let’s try.
Neil Armstrong said something like this. One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.
-That’s a very famous quote from Neil Amstrong, the astronaut.
Konosuke Matsushita once said something like this:
The key to success is to never give up until you succeed.
Soichiro Honda said something like this:
Keep chasing your dreams.
That’s ... So, you could react to the quote by Neil Armstrong with that’s + and then you put in a adjective.
That’s wonderful.
That’s amazing.
I love this idiom. And then you say the idiom. Okay, introduce it in a way that’s easy to understand.
I love this idiom. I’m over the moon.
I love this idiom. It’ll all work out
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So, what kind of conversation will we have tomorrow?
Tomorrow, we have a conversation for you about famous Greek philosophers. I’ll talk to you tomorrow.
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It’s about a Greek proverb.
There’s a Greek proverb. One minute of patience, 10 years of peace.
-That’s so true. Patience can prevent trouble.
- I wish that were true, but the world seems full of unfairness.
- I hope that’s true… but life seems pretty unfair sometimes.
Do you have a favorite Greek philosopher.
You can say yes or no, but don’t stop there. Try to add one more sentence. Here we go.
Do you have a favorite Greek philosopher.
-I don’t have a favorite, but I learned about Aristotle, Socrates and Plato in school.
-I’m not familiar with any philosophers. I only know the names of a few of them.
Do you have any words you live by?
-Well, in Japanese 志を高く are words I live by. It means aim high.
- Not really. I’ve never paid much attention to that, but I guess it’s good to have some guiding words.
英会話タイムトライアル 「9月DAY13」
9月17日(水)
This week on Mondy, we covered Greek philosophers, and then we did proverbs and famous sayings and idioms. SO, it’s Wednesday. Today, we cover words you live by.
Words you live by
座右の銘、生き方の指針となる言葉
-So, let’s make a question.
Do you have any words you live by?
-or another way to say it is, are there any words you live by? Both are correct.
I don’t have any particular words I live by.
But I like this Japanese proverb.
Even monkeys fall from trees.
-Well, this is my translation.
Fall down seven times, rise up eight times.
Nanakorobi means fall down seven times.
Yaoki means rise up eight times.
-Now, let’s practice explaining your 座右の銘。 *words you live by
-Okay, and finally, here is how to explain the words you live by. First, start with this sentence.
These are words I live by.
Be flexible.
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Today we practiced 座右の銘 words you live by.
And we practiced saying some beautiful Japanese proverbs in English.
So, Steve, you asked me about a phrase that I like.
Yes, and you said you like 一期一会.
That’s right. So now I want to ask you are there any Japanese phrases you like?
There are hundreds.. no, thousands of Japanese phrases that I like. For example, 習うより慣れろ. Do you know that phrase? Some people say in English it’s practice makes perfect, but that’s not really the nuance of the phrase. It’s not about being perfect, it’s about this, learn by doing.
And that’s the same for speaking, everyone. And there’s so many others. Actually, one other good one is 虎穴に入らずんば虎子を得ず. It’s a wonderful phrase and that reminds me there are some phrases,
Okay everyone. As you can see Steve is very passionate about this, but I think that’s all we have time for today.
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practice makes perfect /ˈpræktɪs meɪks ˈpɜːrfɪkt/ 習うより慣れよ（完璧になるためには練習が必要だ、の意味）
learn by doing /lɜːrn baɪ ˈduːɪŋ/ 実践で学ぶ
passionate about /ˈpæʃənət əˌbaʊt/ ～に熱心である、情熱を持っている
as you can see /æz ju kən ˈsiː/ ご覧のとおり
that’s all we have time for /ðæts ɔːl wi hæv taɪm fɔːr/ 今日はここまで（時間切れです）
英会話タイムトライアル 「9月DAY12」
9月16日(火)
This week we’re practicing in almost all English.
And we’re practicing some famous sayings. Let’s learn to use them in a conversation.
First how do you say ことわざ in English.
Proverb
ことわざ
Use proverb to say this.
Do you know this proverb?
Are you familiar with this proverb? -Both are okay.
Rome wasn’t built in a day.
-Next, let’s practice two sentences for a Greek proverb.
I’ll tell you a Greek proverb.
*tell <> teach
One minute of patience , 10 years of peace.
-Good. And next, let’s check out an idiom.
I love this idiom.
-So, if you say “I love this idiom,” first, it gets the other person ready.
-Okay, here it is.
I’m thirsty for knowledge.
-Okay, we’ll check all the answers later.
-Now, let’s practice some phrases for reacting.
-And next, let’s practice some good reactions with the phrase “that’s ….”
-Here’s the first oen.
That’s deep.
Here’s one more.
-That’s true.
-Yes, indeed.
Here’s the last one.
-That’s powerful.
-How was your first try?
-We practice some famous words of wisdom from philosophy.
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proverb /ˈprɑː.vɝːb/ 「ことわざ」。一般的な真理や教訓を含む。
idiom /ˈɪd.i.əm/ 「イディオム、慣用句」。直訳では意味がわからない言い回し。
familiar with /fəˈmɪl.jɚ wɪð/ 「〜に精通している、馴染みがある」。
tell vs. teach /tel/ vs. /tiːtʃ/ tell は「伝える」、teach は「教える」。この場合は tell が正しい。
patience /ˈpeɪ.ʃəns/ 「忍耐」。
thirsty for knowledge /ˈθɜːr.sti fɔːr ˈnɑː.lɪdʒ/ 「知識に飢えている」。比喩的表現。
words of wisdom /wɝːdz əv ˈwɪz.dəm/ 「知恵の言葉」「名言」。
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Jenny, do you have a favorite Japanese saying or proverb?
-Well, I love this one. 一期一会.
-That’s a wonderful phrase.
-Well, the direct translation is something like this. One time, one meeting.
-I see. 一期一会. One time, one meeting. That is a direct translation.
-But a more natural translation is once in a lifetime encounter.
-That’s a beautiful translation. once in a lifetime encounter.
= a once-in-a-lifetime meeting
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saying /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/ 「言い習わし、格言」。ことわざ全般を指す。
proverb /ˈprɑː.vɝːb/ 「ことわざ」。一般的な真理や教訓を含む。saying より形式的。
phrase /freɪz/ 「フレーズ、表現」。ここでは「一期一会」という言葉そのものを指している。
direct translation /dəˈrekt trænsˈleɪ.ʃən/ 「直訳」。言葉をそのまま訳すこと。
natural translation /ˈnætʃ.ɚ.əl trænsˈleɪ.ʃən/ 「意訳」。自然な表現にした訳。
once in a lifetime /wʌns ɪn ə ˈlaɪf.taɪm/ 「一生に一度」。特別で貴重な出来事を表す。
encounter /ɪnˈkaʊn.tɚ/ 「出会い、遭遇」。偶然の出会いや重要な機会にも使える。
英会話タイムトライアル 「9月DAY11」
9月22日(月)
9月15日(月)
Fun philosophy in Greece.
Enjoying us today are three Greek philosophers.
First, we have Socrates.
And we have Plato.
And finally, we have Aristotle.
philosophy fəˈlɑːsəfi 哲学
Greek philosopher ɡriːk fəˈlɑːsəfər ギリシャの哲学者
Socrates ˈsɑːkrətiːz ソクラテス（古代ギリシャ哲学者）
Plato /ˈpleɪtoʊ/ プラトン
Aristotle ˈærɪˌstɑːtl アリストテレス（古代ギリシャ哲学者）
Today, we’ll give you some famous sayings from Greek philosophers.
I know that I know nothing. -Socrates
「無知の知」
Socrates said something like this.
Socrates said something like this. I know that I know nothing.
Here’s the next famous saying.
Know yourself. -Socrates
It’s a powerful phrase.
Socrates said something like this. Know yourself.
Plato ˈpleɪtoʊ
Plato’s famous phrase is “What you can see isn’t everything.”
-That’s deep. Okay, to use this in a conversation, try to make these two sentences.
Plato said something like this. What you can see isn’t everything.
Aristotle ˈærɪˌstɑːtl アリストテレス（弟子）
Aristotle’s famous saying is “A friend is a second self.”
「友は第二の自分である。」
Aristotle said something like this. A friend is a second self.
*second self ˈsɛkənd sɛlf 第二の自分。親しい友人を自分とほぼ同等に感じることを表す比喩
-Okay, those are some famous sayings from Greek philosophers.
Jenny, which of these famous sayings did you like?
Well, I like them all, but maybe Socrates is my favorite. Know yourself. How about you, Steve?
Actually, I’ll make one up. I know that I don’t know myself.
Everyone, what’s your favorite phrase and why?
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Plato ˈpleɪtoʊ プラトン
Socrates ˈsɑːkrətiːz ソクラテス（師）
Aristotle ˈærɪˌstɑːtl アリストテレス（弟子）
theory of Forms / theory of Ideas ˈθɪri əv fɔrmz イデア論（形相の理論）
the Academy ði əˈkædəmi プラトンが設立した学園（アカデメイア）
dialogues ˈdaɪəˌlɔːɡz 対話篇（著作形式）