2019 ラジオ英会話 Lesson 16 byのイメージ；howに対応する使い方

2019 ラジオ英会話 Lesson 16 byのイメージ；howに対応する使い方

ダイアログを丸ごと覚えます。

週末に温泉旅行を考えているHelenaに、Koichiは彼の祖父母が経営しているホテルを紹介します。

Helena: Koichi、週末の3連休のために、私たちは、どこの温泉リゾートを選ぶべきかしら。

Koichi, which hot-spring resort should we choose for the three-day weekend?

Koichi: 僕の祖父母が静岡の山に中で、すてきで、こぢんまりしたホテルを経営しているんだ。

My grandparents run a great little hotel in the mountains of Shizuoka.

Helena: そこのwebページはあるの？

Is there a web page for it?

Koichi: うん。どれどれ。あ～、ここにあるよ。それは、古いwebページだけどね。

Yes. Let me see. Ah, here it is. It’s an old web page, though.

Helena: これらの写真からは、ちょっと古くてみすぼらしく見えるわね。

From these photos, the place looks kind of shabby.

Koichi: 見た目で中身を判断しちゃいけないよ。そこの温泉は第一級だし、食事も最高なのさ。

Don’t judge a book by its cover. The hot spring there is first-class and the food is exquisite.

Helena: 確かなの？

Are you sure?

Koichi: 僕を信じてよ。素晴らしいんだから。

Trust me. It’s awesome.

以下、いつものディクテーションです。

自分の弱点を把握するため、聞き間違いや聞き逃しを赤文字で記しました。

Roza: Hey, everyone. Roza Akino here. It's a brand new week.

Chris: Hi, everyone. I'm Chis McVey. That's right, Roza. Brand new week. So let's get started.

KEY SENTENCE

Don't judge a book by its cover.

DIALOGUE

Helena: Koichi, Which hot-spring resort should we choose for the three-day weekend?

Koichi: My grandparents run a great little hotel in the mountains of Shizuoka.

Helena: Is there a web page for it?

Koichi: Yes. Let me see. Ah, here it is. It's an old web page, though.

Helena: From these photos, the place looks kind of shabby.

Koichi: Don't judge a book by its cover. The hot spring there is first class and the food is exquisite.

Helena: Are you sure?

Koichi: Trust me. It's awesome.

Hey guys. Be sure to check out the textbook. Trust me. It's owesome.

CHECK YOUR GRAMMER!

Which hot-spring resort should we choose for the three-day weekend?

My grandparents run a great little hotel in the mountains of Shizuoka.

The place looks kind of shabby.

BUILD UP YOUR VOCABULARY.

Don't judge a book by its cover.

It's quicker if you go by the back road.

Sensei: So, can you paraphrase the phrase "go by the back road"?

Chris: Sure. You could say, "take the back road".

Roza: Or "use the back road".

We should play by the rules.

Sensei: So can you paraphrase this, too?

Chris: I guess the only way, I think, we could paraphrase is by saying "following the rules".

I go to school by bicycle.

Our sales increased by 5% this year.

EXPRESS YOURSELF IN ENGLISH!

A man is known by the company he keeps.

I was so lucky as my horse won by a nose.

Sensei: What does this phrase exactly mean?

Chris: Well, You can take it literally. You know, the face is basically flat and the nose sticks out of it just a little bit. So you won by just a very tiny margin. And this expression is used for horse racing, by the way. 

Sensei: Hm, by the way. I don't wanna be known by you.

Chris: Why's that?

Sensei: I mean you are horrible.

Roza: Well, I don't think we want to be known by Onishi Sensei.

Chris: I see. You mean a man is known by the company he keeps, right? That's why I deny all knowlege of you, guys.

Roza: We? What do you mean "you, guys"?

冒頭に、丸ごと暗記を目的としたダイアログを追加しました。日本語表示で、クリックすれば英語表示、もう一回クリックすれば英語非表示にしました（一部のブラウザでは対応していないようですが）。日本語だけを見て、瞬間英作文をして、いずれ丸ごと暗記できれば最高です。時間があれば、Lesson 1からさかのぼって同様のダイアログを追加したいと思います。

2019 ラジオ英会話 Lesson 14 byのイメージ

2019 ラジオ英会話 Lesson 14 byのイメージ

Roza: And this is Roza Akino.

Chris: Darling, Darling, Stand by me, Oh, Stand by me ♪

Sensei: What's happening here?

Roza: I have no idea. I think we should get the lesson started. 

Chris: Chris McVey here.

KEY SENTENCE

There's a great bookshop by my school.

DIALOGUE

Sato: What are you reading on your tablet?

Smith: I'm looking for a book, but I can't find it on the internet.

Sato: What kind of book is it?

Smith: It's a collection of letters, written by the classical music composers, Brahms and Clara Schumann, They wrote hundreds of letters to each other.

Sato: Well, if you still can't find it, there's a great bookshop by my school. They might be able to help you. 

Smith: Okey. I'll check it out on the weekend.

You know, if you are still have having in trounble with English, there's a great textbook you can use. Of course, the Radio Eikaiwa textbook. 

CHECK YOUY GRAMMER!

What are you reading on your tablet?

What kind of book is it?

They might be able to help you.

BULD UP YOUR VOCABULARY

There's a great bookshop by my school.

John was attacked by a dog.

My English is improving little by little.

It's getting warmer day by day.

EXPRESS YOURSELF IN ENGLISH!

Our drama group is sponsored by three local companies.

Sensei: What does "sponsor" exactly mean?

Chris: Usually it means somebody who gives financial support to, in this case, a drama group, for exapmle.

Roza: That's right. And the images of a this big financal entity standing next you, so standing by you. So sponsored by the three local conpanies.

Follow the recipe step by step and it should turn out fine.

Sensei: So I like this the expression, "little by little" or "bit by bit". Nothing changes over night when it comes to language learning, right?

Chris: Yes and as they say, the longest journey begins with a single step. So just keep studing step by step, and you'll reach your destination of speaking language English fluently.

Roza: That's right. You just have to keep going word by word, minute by minute, phrase by phrase, sentense by sentense, paragraph by paragraph, and page by page. Hey, are you guys gonna stop me?

※ディクテーションの際の聞き間違いや聞き逃しを赤文字で記しました。

エンディングでは、リスニングの集中力がきれてしまいました。

2019 ラジオ英会話 Lesson 13 intoのイメージ

2019 ラジオ英会話 Lesson 13 intoのイメージ

Roza: Thanks for joining us, everyone. This is Roza Akino.

Chris: Hi, everyone. Chris McVey here. Ah! Roza, stop looking at your phone. We are ready to start, all right?

Roza: Ok, ok. Let's dive into it.

KEY SENTENCE

He crashed into the fence.

DIALOGUE

Husband: What's all this noise about?

Wife: It's the cram school students again. The night class just ended.

Husband: Why is that boy lying on the ground? Is he okey?

Wife: I saw what the kid did. He crashed into the fence.

Husband: Should we call an ambulance?

Wife: No. He is getting up and everybody is laughing now.

Husband: Kids today have no common sense. They are always looking at their phones while riding their bikes.

Wife: I know. They need to be more careful.

Husband: They also need to be quiet outside during the night time.

It's just common sense to check out the textbook, isn't it?

CHECK YOUR GRAMMER!

What's all this noice about? 　　wh疑問文の3点セット = 空所 + wh語による指定 + 疑問形

I saw what the kid did.    wh節　部品

BUILD UP YOUR VOCABULARY

He crashed into the fence.

Sensei: Why is "into" used here?

Chris: Well, this emphasizes the strong (Buff) impact.

Roza: That's right. It really has the that impact meaning. So he crached into the fence. Hang! Cｌap.

I bumped into Ken on my way home.

I'm really into Yoga now.

They promised to look into the matter.

The prince changed into the a toad.

EXPRESS YOURSELF IN ENGLISH!

Please come into the office early tomorrow morning.

You'll never believe who I bumped into this morning.

Seisei: So what's the nuance of "you'll never believe"?

Chris: It's a really big surprise, you know like, Ah, you'll never believe who I met last night Lady Gaga.

Roza: Or you'll never believe what happened yesterday. I won the lottery.

Sensei: What are you into there days?

Chris: None of your business. Actually I'm really into golf there days. How about you, Roza?

Roza: I'm really into Radio Eikaiwa these days. Oh, we need to ask Sensei otherwise he'll ask can??? himself.

Chris: So what are you into these days?

Sensei: Radio Eikaiwa, of course.

Chris: There are two of you. I'll tell you why.

※ディクテーションの際の聞き間違いや聞き逃しを赤文字で記しました。

エンディングの3人のやりとりの「we need to ask Sensei otherwise ～」とクリスさんの最後の一言「～ two of you ～」が聞き取れませんでした。

2019 ラジオ英会話 Lesson 12 onの広がり②

2019 ラジオ英会話 Lesson 12 onの広がり②

Roza: Thanks for joining us, everyone. This is Roza Akino. Chris, you know, I'm so lucky to have you around.
Chris: You know, you can always count on me. Chris Mcvay here, and good listeners, you know, you can always count on us to provide enjoyable, fun lessons, right?
Roza: That's right.

KEY SENTENCE

You can always count on me.

DIALOGUE

Masami: Sota, next week our school is having the club presentations for freshmen.
Sota: I know. It's five minutes for each presentation, right?
Masami: Right. Can you do the one for our shogi club?
Sota: No problem. You can always count on me.
Masami: Can you make it interesting and exciting? Because we are after the anime club, which is the most popular club at this school.
Sota: I'll do my best, but I may need your help to make it more exciting.
Masami: Sure.

You can always count on the textbook for useful information.

CHECK YOUR GRAMMER!

Next week our school is having the club presentations for freshmen.

I'm playing golf now.
I'm playing golf at three.

I'll do my best.

BUILD UP YOUR VOCABULARY
You can always count on me.
This movie is based on a real-life story.
My wife did it on purpose.
She is living on her pension.
Spiders live on flies.

Sensei: So, isn't a pension here a small hotel?
Chris: Well, if you go to France, you can stay in a small hotel called "pension". And if you go to Spain, you can stay in a small hotel called "pension", right? But the average native speaker, British, or American. We just understand pension as retirement money.
Roza: That's right.

He has a lot of things on his mind.

EXPRESS YOURSELF IN ENGLISH!
I think he depends too much on his parents.

The people trapped in the mine survived on just water.

Sensei: So, could you give me the nuance of "trap" here?
Chris: Well, if you caught in a trap, it means you basically cannot escape from it, right? So this not being able to escape is the image I call I've got.
Roza: That's right. Same with me. It's a place you can't get out of.

They're putting all the blame on me.

Sensei: Roza, Chris, I'm always counting on you.
Chris: Well, that's because you know you can't can always count on us, isn't it?
Roza: Yes, but please don't depend on us too much, especially Chris. 'Cause you never know what he made you. 
Chris: Hey! Why? You are Why are you putting all the blame on me? You always do that.
 

※ディクテーションの際の聞き間違いや聞き逃しを赤文字で記しました。

エンディングの３人のやりとりがあまり把握できませんでした。"can"を"can't"だと思い込んでしまったのが原因です。

2019 ラジオ英会話 Lesson 11 onの広がり①

2019 ラジオ英会話 Lesson 11 onの広がり①

Chris: Roza, It's your turn.

Roza: What? Ah, ready Already? I'm still on break. Hey, guys. This is Roza Akino. What are we going today?

Chris: Hi, guys, Chris McVey here. I'm so happy to be back in the studio for another week's lesson.  

KEY SENTENCE

He went to Vietnam on business.

DIALOGUE

Keiko: I'm happy to be back in Texas, Luke.

Luke: It's great to see you again, Keiko. It has been over a year, hasn't it.

Keiko: Yes. Your father's restaurant hasn't changed and the Mexican food is still great. By the way, where is your father?

Luke: He went to Vietnam on business. He wants to open a restaurant in Hanoi.

Keiko: Do Vietnamese people like Mexican food?

Luke: I heard they appreciate the spicy flavor.

Keiko: I hope he is successful.

If you have the textbook, I'm sure you'll appreciate all the extra information.

CHECK YOUR GRAMMER!

I'm happy to be back in Texas.

I'm so happy you enjoyed it.

He wants to open a restaurant in Hanoi.

BUILD UP YOUR VOCABULARY

He went to Vietnam on business.

He is on sick leave.

I'm on duty now.

I heard it on the radio.

I always write on a computer.

I live on the Yamanote Line.

EXPRESS YOURSELF IN ENGLISH

My favorite band is on tour at the moment.

Sensei: What does "tour" exactly mean?

Roza: Well, "tour" means going around several different places. so a band on tour will would be going around contries the country or going around the world.

Chris: That's right. I mean the original meaning of "tour" is just around, so, to go around from place to place. And I wonder how many of our  listeners have made a the connection between this word and "tourist". A Tourist is a person who goes around visiting from place to place.

I know how to play "Bappy Birthday" on the guiter.

Sensei: So, "on the guiter" here is similar to " on the computer", right?

Chris: Absolutely.

Roza: That's right. It's the same kind of platform, image.

Sensei: Have you been to Vietnam?

Roza: I have never been to Vietnam. How about you, Chris?

Chris: Yeah, I've been to Vietnam and I did a wonderful tour of Vietnam. from the north Hanoi, right the way down through Da Nang and Hue, all the way to Ho Chi Minh City. One of the things you notice in Vietnam is a number of scooters. It can take you ages to cross the street because no one will stop for you, you know.

※ディクテーションの際の聞き間違いや聞き逃しを赤文字で記してます。

"would"を"will"と聞き間違えてました。また、冠詞"a"と"the"がうまく聞き取れていませんでした。

"of our"は発音がリエゾンしていたため、"of"を聞き逃してしまいました。