ラジオ英会話
2026.5.4(月) Lesson 21会話原則:協調、興味を示せ①
2026.5.4(月) Lesson 21会話原則:協調、興味を示せ①
🔐What? Tell me.
Ethan: Hey Jess, guess what happened in math class today.
Jessica: What? Tell me.
E: Mr. Clark dropped his notes and they scattered everywhere.
J: Really? That must’ve been embarrassing. And then, what happened?
E: I helped (h)im pi(ck) them‿ u(p) and he smiled and thanked me.
J: Oh, I see. So you were the hero of the day.
E: Huh, not really. But it felt good.
J: You’re sweet, Ethan.
合いの手
✅相手の発言が意外であることを示すシグナル
Really? For real? 本当に
Never まさか
Yeah そうなの
Hmm んー
✅話の先を促すシグナル
And then?それから
And? それで
Go on続けて
What then? それで何？
Then what?それから何？
*go ahead.どうぞ 相手に話をするように促す表現
✅理解、承認、同意を表すシグナル*発言の継続を促す
Oh, I see. あぁ、わかりました
Right.そうですね
OK ん
Um-hum ん、ん
Sure. そうだね =Yes. OK.
Sure thing.もちろん。全くその通り*より強く前向きな同意、了解
✅話の印象を相手にフィードバック
That sounds interesting/ great.
My grandma plays online games and beats teenagers every night.
⚫️本当に？全然知らなかったよ。すごいね。いつか対戦を挑んでみようかな。私結構自信あるんだ。知ってるよね。
For real? I had no idea. That’s so cool. Maybe I’ll try to challenge her to a match someday. I’m pretty good, you know.
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Maybe I’ll 〜してみようかな、〜するかも *思いつきを述べる
I have never felt so humbled and I didn’t stand a chance.
これほどまでに自分の無力さを痛感したことはなく、勝てる見込みなど微塵もなかった。
feel humbled
〔ある出来事や他者の行動によって〕謙虚な気持ちになる、恐縮する
〔ある出来事や他者の行動によって〕謙虚な気持ちになる、恐縮する
stand a chance
チャンス［機会・見込み］がある、有望である、運に任せる◆同have a chance
チャンス［機会・見込み］がある、有望である、運に任せる◆同have a chance
・I will never stand a chance against him. 彼が相手では、とても勝ち目がない。
👂
in) math class the
Clark Clerk
🔷sweet, Ethan 眠いsweet thing
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2026.5.4(月) D1 日本語をスムーズに英語で教えるための便利な表現
少し日本語を教えますね。*情報などを教えて→ tell me
I’ll teach you some Japanese.
💡分けて教える
ようこそ。それはWelcomeという意味です。
Yokoso. It means “welcome.”
△Yokoso is “welcome.“
大丈夫。それはI’m OK. (It’s OK.)と言う意味です。
Daijobu. It means “I’m OK.”
言ってみてください。
Try to say it.
あなたの発音は完璧です。
Your pronunciation is perfect.
質問のように言ってみてください。大丈夫？
Try to say it like a question. “Daijobu?” *このようにしてください Do it like this.
それはAre you OK?と言う意味です。
It means “Are you OK?“
丁寧な言葉を教えますね。
I’ll teach you a polite phrase.
おかげさまで。それはthanks to youという意味です。
Okagesamade. It means “thanks to you.”
2026.5.4(月) D1 日本語をスムーズに英語で教えるための便利な表現
少し日本語を教えますね。*情報などを教えて→ tell me
I’ll teach you some Japanese.
💡分けて教える
ようこそ。それはWelcomeという意味です。
Yokoso. It means “welcome.”
△Yokoso is “welcome.“
大丈夫。それはI’m OK. (It’s OK.)と言う意味です。
Daijobu. It means “I’m OK.”
言ってみてください。
Try to say it.
あなたの発音は完璧です。
Your pronunciation is perfect.
質問のように言ってみてください。大丈夫？
Try to say it like a question. “Daijobu?” *このようにしてください Do it like this.
それはAre you OK?と言う意味です。
It means “Are you OK?“
丁寧な言葉を教えますね。
I’ll teach you a polite phrase.
おかげさまで。それはthanks to youという意味です。
Okagesamade. It means “thanks to you.”
ニュースで学ぶ「現代英語」 Today's news is about Canada and Japan.
2026.5.4再放送⇨2026.4.15再放送⇒2026.4.6(3.7) 日本・カナダ 経済安全保障対話立ち上げへ JAPAN, CANADA AGREE TO LAUNCH ECONOMIC SECURITY DIALOGUE 日本とカナダが経済の安全保障対話を立ち上げることで合意する
Japan and Canada have👂 agreed to launch a bilateral economic security dialogue, partly to strengthen supply chains for critical minerals.
The agreement came at a meeting on Friday in Tokyo between Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae and her visiting Canadian counterpart Mark Carney. At the beginning of their talks, Takaichi said the two nations share fundamental values such as freedom, democracy, and the rule of law.
“In light of the current international situation, the importance of the relationship between Japan and Canada has never been greater.”
“We both know, as you just mentioned, the importance of economic security for the security of our peoples, because the world is at 👂a turning point. We see the manifestations表れ in the Middle East.”
The leaders said in 👂a joint statement their two countries will establish a “comprehensive strategic partnership.” They also said a new economic security dialogue will cover topics such as artificial intelligence and quantum technology as well as supply chains for critical minerals.
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2026.5.4再放送⇨2026.4.15再放送⇒2026.4.6(3.7) 日本・カナダ 経済安全保障対話立ち上げへ JAPAN, CANADA AGREE TO LAUNCH ECONOMIC SECURITY DIALOGUE 日本とカナダが経済の安全保障対話を立ち上げることで合意する
Japan and Canada have👂 agreed to launch a bilateral economic security dialogue, partly to strengthen supply chains for critical minerals.
The agreement came at a meeting on Friday in Tokyo between Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae and her visiting Canadian counterpart Mark Carney. At the beginning of their talks, Takaichi said the two nations share fundamental values such as freedom, democracy, and the rule of law.
“In light of the current international situation, the importance of the relationship between Japan and Canada has never been greater.”
“We both know, as you just mentioned, the importance of economic security for the security of our peoples, because the world is at 👂a turning point. We see the manifestations表れ in the Middle East.”
The leaders said in 👂a joint statement their two countries will establish a “comprehensive strategic partnership.” They also said a new economic security dialogue will cover topics such as artificial intelligence and quantum technology as well as supply chains for critical minerals.
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manifestation 何かが）明確に表れたもの/ 明らかにすること、明示、表明、政策表明
〔病気などの〕兆候
示威運動
〔霊魂などの〕現れ、顕現
《遺伝》発現
🔶Today's Takeaways ★冠詞のaに隠されているニュアンス⇒「唯一のものではありません」
aとは「（同じ種類のものが他にも複数あるうちの)ある1つの～」＝one of many
He was a leader of an anti-government force. 彼は指導者の1人でした、ある反政府勢力の
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I feel like here “a” means one specific leader from many, so there are other leaders.
the leaderと言うと、「唯一の指導者」
◇
Remember. You may have “a” solution, but it might not be “the” solution. Some problems have many different ways to solve them.
覚えておいてください。あなたには「あるひとつの」解決策があるかもしれませんが、それが「唯一の」解決策とは限りません。問題によっては、解決策がいくつもあるものもあります。
manifestation 何かが）明確に表れたもの/ 明らかにすること、明示、表明、政策表明
〔病気などの〕兆候
示威運動
〔霊魂などの〕現れ、顕現
《遺伝》発現
🔶Today's Takeaways ★冠詞のaに隠されているニュアンス⇒「唯一のものではありません」
aとは「（同じ種類のものが他にも複数あるうちの)ある1つの～」＝one of many
He was a leader of an anti-government force. 彼は指導者の1人でした、ある反政府勢力の
◇
I feel like here “a” means one specific leader from many, so there are other leaders.
the leaderと言うと、「唯一の指導者」
◇
Remember. You may have “a” solution, but it might not be “the” solution. Some problems have many different ways to solve them.
覚えておいてください。あなたには「あるひとつの」解決策があるかもしれませんが、それが「唯一の」解決策とは限りません。問題によっては、解決策がいくつもあるものもあります。
ラジオビジネス英語
2026.5.4(月) L17 上司とのミーティングに臨む Preparing for a meeting with my boss
2026.5.4(月) L17 上司とのミーティングに臨む Preparing for a meeting with my boss
Yanagida Nana, who had worked as an engineer at a major electronic components manufacturer, has now been with the German company LichtTech for one month. She’s having a meeting with her boss, Klara Weber.
Listening Point
Why does Nana feel motivated?
🅰Because people have been so welcoming.
Nana: It’s hard to believe it’s already a month since I started.
Klara: How time flies. You seem to 👂have settled in馴染んでいる well. How are you finding life at LichtTech?
N: It’s been challenging but rewarding. Our Japan office being the Asian hub means I get toできる work with colleagues across Asian group companies. It’s like having a crash集中 course in international teamwork every day.
K: That’s great to hear. Many new hires feel overwhelmed at this stage.
N: I completely understand. Honestly, I even get lost in the building sometimes! But I feel motivated because people have been so welcoming.
K: That’s great. We want 👂you to 👂feel supported, and it’s wonderful to see your positive energy.
N: Thank you. I’m really happy to be here.
👂
🔷to)have settled in settle down
🔷hires)feel(overwhelmed are
🔷Want)you to feel(supported each for
◾️ Words and Phrases
Settle in (新しい環境に)慣れる・溶け込む
Challenging 大変な
Crash course 短期集中講座
Overwhelmed 圧倒された
◇“Overwhelmed” is used in👂sentences like I feel overwhelmed by the amount of work.
🔐 Business Phrase of the Day
It’s been challenging but rewarding.
❖Rewardingは、やりがいのある、充実感のあるという意味の形容詞。名詞のrewardは報酬、ご褒美という意味だが、Rewardingは精神的な満足感・充実感を表すときに使う。
・Participating in volunteer activities to clean up 👂the town is very rewarding.
□ Exercise
子供たちに教えるのは、とてもやりがいのある仕事です。
✖ To teach kids is very rewarding work.
〇 To teach children is a very rewarding job.
● Alternative expressions
✖ To teach kids is very rewarding work.
〇 To teach children is a very rewarding job.
● Alternative expressions
Worth it 価値がある
It was tough but worth it.
Satisfying 充実した
It was 👂a struggle👂 but satisfying.
Upgrade your communication skills
ユーモアを盛り込む Incorporate humor
*万国共通の笑にフォーカス
*万国共通の笑にフォーカス
対面ミーティング(1)
⚫️会議のスムーズな進行を促す
Thank you for coming集まる on time. Let’s keep the agenda as punctual as you 👂all were this morning.
⚫️会議が短く済むことを伝える
Good morning, everyone. Thanks for being here on time. Don’t worry. This meeting will be wayはるかに shorter than the train delay you battled 乗り越えた through this morning.
S: Hannah, can you think of some alternative last line you can swap in?
H: Hm, for instance, by the time頃には the office Wi-Fi connects us to the system, we’ll already have wrapped up this meeting.