ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ!英語の極意 (124)
10月1日(木)
Sensei, that story was natto very good natto.
It's always too bad when it's natto is not your natto.
Bear in mind that not every good idea becomes a hit right away.
I'm disappointed, Richard. The U.S. version of Nobiru-chan isn't selling as well as we were hoping.
I know we all wanted it to succeed.
We spent months working on that project.
Bear in mind that not every good idea becomes a hit right away.
I guess that's true.
What's important is learning from it and moving forward. That's how we improve.
So you don't think it was a failure?
No, it was a valuable lesson. Now let's focus on the next opportunity.
We spent months working on that project.
Bear in mind that not every good idea becomes a hit right away.
Bear in mind that not every good idea becomes a hit right away.
Keep in mind that learning a language takes time.
Remember that everyone makes mistakes.
Don't forget that…
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A work in progress
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Sure, yeah. Keep in mind that it's a work in progress, okay? Let me know what you would change.
All right, guys. Well, one thing that's not gonna change is our pronunciation polish corner. Today's sentence is: Bear in mind that not every good idea becomes a hit right away. That's a lot to say. There are many points to cover, so let's go through them one by one. We'll start with bear in mind. There's linking and the weakened D. Repeat after me: bear in mind. Bear in mind. Next up, it’s that not every. That not every. Now let's go to good idea. Good idea. Good idea becomes a... Good idea becomes a hit. And lastly, right away. Right away. Okay, full sentence slowly. Bear in mind that not every good idea becomes a hit right away. All right, I think you're ready for natural speed. Bear in mind that not every good idea becomes a hit right away. One more time: bear in mind that not every good idea becomes a hit right away.
Keep in mind that learning a language is difficult and it takes time. So keep on practicing and don't lose hope.
Hey guys, bear in mind that not every natto are created equal.
And sensei, remember that if you didn't get the right natto, it's not(natto) your fault.
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ!英語の極意 (123)
9月30日(水)
Guys, it's time to get down to business. That's right, everyone. It's business time.
I need you to take a close look at it and see what's causing the problem.
Hello, this is Sato Yukiko speaking.
Hi Yukiko, this is Justin Miller. Do you have a minute?
Of course. What can I do for you?
We received several complaints about the search function recently.
I wasn't aware of that. I'll send you the info. I need you to take a close look at it and see what's causing the problem.
Certainly. I'll have my team investigate it right away.
Great. I'd appreciate an update by the end of the week.
No problem.
I'll keep you posted.
I'll have my team investigate it right away.
I'd appreciate an update by the end of the week.
I need you to take a close look at it and see what's causing the problem.
I need you
We need you
I want you to clean your room.
I’d like you to…
I expect everyone to follow the rules.
I'd expect everyone to follow the rules.
You are expected to…
I need this report on my desk first thing tomorrow morning.
I want you back here by noon.
If you're going to be late, I expect you to call me. I need you to respect my time a little more. Can you do that?
All right, everyone. It's time for today's pronunciation polish. Are you ready? Great. Let's take a close look. Here's today's phrase. I need you to take a close look at it. I need you to take a close look at it. All right. We have a couple of main areas to focus in on today. So let's get started. First up is need plus you. Need you. Need you. I need you. Next we'll have the schwa sound in to. I need you to. I need you to. All right. Let's join take a together. Take a. Take a. To take a close. Now let's join up, look at it together. Look at it. Look at it. Take a close look at it. All right. We're ready for the full phrase. Here we go. I need you to take a close look at it. I need you to take a close look at it. All right. Now let's try for natural speed. I need you to take a close look at it. I need you to take a close look at it. Great work today, guys.
Hey guys, in a sense, business English is easier than everyday conversation, don't you think?
In a sense, yes. There are lots of patterns that we use, lots of set phrases. So if you can master them, it might actually be easier.
That's right, and that way it's more rigid. And like David says, 決まり文句が多い. You just have to remember the patterns.
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ!英語の極意 (122)
9月29日(火)
Be careful out there, folks.
You'd better go to the hospital and get it checked out.
Ouch! It looks like I twisted my ankle.
Are you all right? That looks pretty bad. You'd better go to the hospital and get it checked out. I can take you.
Thank you, but I can get there myself. It's probably nothing serious.
I wouldn't take that chance. Let me drive you.
Well, if you insist. Thank you.
You're welcome. By the way, here's my business card.
Oh, thank you. Feel free to call me if you ever need help.
That's very kind of you.
That look pretty bad.
I wouldn't take that chance.
You'd better go to the hospital and get it checked out.
You must wear a safety helmet at all times.
You will submit the report by tomorrow.
You should back up your files regularly.
You are to stay in this area until an officer arrives.
Work phone
Call… back
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You are to carry your work phone at all times. If you miss a call from a client, you must call them back within five minutes. No exceptions.
Okay guys, it's time to practice our pronunciation. Today's sentence is: You'd better go to the hospital and get it checked out. You'd better go to the hospital and get it checked out. Okay, today's a long one, so let's get right into it. We'll practice piece by piece.
Okay. First, you'd better. You'd better. You'd better go to the hospital. Now let's do hospital and get it checked out. Get it checked out. Combine the two: hospital and get it checked out. Okay, two sentences. You'd better go to the hospital and get it checked out. All right, you ready for natural speed? You'd better go to the hospital and get it checked out. You'd better go to the hospital and get it checked out. That was a mouthful. If you didn't get it perfectly, keep on practicing. You'll get there.
Hey David, you twisted your ankle while jogging the other day, right?
Well, I hurt my ankle. It was actually a stress fracture. I was jogging too much, too often. But it's a lot better now. I took it easy. Thank you for remembering.
Stress fracture.
Well, David, I'm very glad you didn't hurt your uncle. Yeah, well, you know, he's a nice guy. He wouldn't deserve it.
ラジオ英会話 ハートでつかめ!英語の極意 (121)
9月28日(月)
Hey guys, you know, we can't control everything, but we can control how much fun we have. Are you excited? Oh, is it time to start already? Come on, five more minutes.
Wake up and get out of bed right now.
Jane, wake up. It's already 8:15. Aren’t you supposed to be at work by nine?
Huh? What time is it? Five more minutes.
No way. Wake up and get out of bed right now. You overslept again.
Seriously? I thought it was Saturday.
It's Thursday.
Oh no, my boss is going to kill me.
Then stop talking and start moving. I packed your lunch already.
Abigail, what would I do without you?
Probably lose your job. Now hurry.
Aren’t you supposed to be at work by nine?
What would I do without you?
Wake up and get out of bed right now.
Please put your laptop in a separate tray.
Take off your shoes, please.
Will you check my report?
Check my record, will you?
Call me when you get home, okay?
Try this.
Have a seat.
Take your time.
Have a good weekend.
Head out
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Are you heading out? Take the garbage out too, will you? Make sure to put it under the net, okay? Thank you.
All right, everything, it's time to get up and do our pronunciation polish. Here's today's phrase: Wake up and get out of bed right now. Wake up and get out of bed right now. All right, this is the kind of phrase that you'd say in a hurry. So we have lots of words to join together. First up, let's start with wake up and. It sounds like this: wake up and... the D sound in and will disappear. Yeah? Wake up and... Next up, we have get out of. We have a couple of, of flap Ts here. Get out of. Get out of. Get out of bed. All right, the D sound in bed and the T sound in right will disappear.
Bed right now. Okay, let's start to put it all together. Wake up and get out of bed right now. Okay, now we’ll try it natural speed, and remember the situation. So, change your intonation to match. Wake up and get out of bed right now. Wake up and get out of bed right now. Wake up and get out of bed right now. All right. Well, maybe you will use this, or maybe you will hear this, but it's a good phrase to master. Good job today.
Oh no, I forgot to take the garbage out. It's pick-up day today.
Oh no, I guess you'll have to wait a couple of days now. You can't put the garbage out on the wrong day.
Oh, that's right.
You know, sometimes I cut it close too, but I manage to make it just in time before it's been picked up. So it's always worth double-checking if maybe they're running late.