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20230929Friday

Hey, everyone. Welcome to Friday’s review. This is秋乃 ろーざ.

And I’m David Evans. It’s time for the review. Let’s get to it.

 

Lesson 120

 

LISTENING CHALLENGE!

Rodger!

Okay, everyone. Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here’s the first question.

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Listen carefully.

Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here we go.

Q: What is Dr. Stein’s advice?

A Jeannie should act like a robot.

B Frankie needs to change.

C Jeannie should look at Frankie with fresh eyes.

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Here we go with the question.

You got it!

No problem! Here we go!

Okay. Here’s the question.

Okay. Here we go!

Okay. Question.

Yep! Here’s the question.

Okay. Here’s the question, guys.

Okay. Here we go!

Yeah. Okay.

Q: What does the woman think?

A The man doesn’t want to work alone.

B Engineering is the perfect job for the man.

C Design is a kind of job that one can do alone.

Listen up.

Q: What is the “kind of music” that Cynthia mentioned?

A Disco music.

B Metal rock.

C Pop music.

Listen carefully.

Q: Which of the following is true?

A Zaytox wants to meet Sota.

B The girl will go out with Tom.

C Sota doesn’t like Tom.

Here we go!

Listen up!

Concentrate hard!

Ready, steady, go!

 

Say it in English

 

Friend :

 

 

 :

 

 

You know, this situation feels a bit weird for me.

Why’s that, Rosa?

Well, depends on what kind of ring you get.

 

 

Bye.

20230928Thursday 

 

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ.

And I’m David Evans. It’s always sunny here in the studio.

 

Lesson 119

 

Yes, he said he wants to meet you.

主動詞が過去形のsaid でもあるにもかかわらず、従属節が過去にはなっていない

時制の一致 が破られている 

言ったことの内容を展開するというよりも

むしろ彼は今あなたに会いたいのだ、という 今の状況について言いたい

そういう気持ちがあるからこそ、時制の一致が破られている

 

I have nothing against Tom.

Tomにたいして 何も ない 何のわだかりもない

 

Apologize  sorry とはすまないような状況で apologize という表現がよく使われる

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

He wasn’t such a nice boy after all.

He just shouldn’t have used this shogi club for dating.

 

 

Typical Expressions

Let bygones be bygones.

PRACTICE        

Okay, everyone. It’s time to PRACTICE.

Today I want you guys to do your best to memorize these expressions as set phrases, okay?

Alright. Here’s our first.

Let’s wipe the slate clean. 石板(slate)に書いた文字などをwipeして忘れよう ということLet the past be the past.

Okay. Next one.

Forgive and forget? Try to keep that smooth connected flow when you PRACTICE.

Let’s try one more time. Forgive and forget?

All right. Here’s some more variations.

No hard feelings? All is forgiven? Water under the bridge? Bygones? Are we okay?

Great. Okay. Let’s do a few more.

No hard feelings? – No hard feelings.

No hard feelings? – Not at all. None.

Bygones? – Bygones.

 

Great work, everyone.

You did a great job, everyone.

 

Typical Expressions in Action

I’m not angry you were late. Let bygones be bygones.

You hurt me, but it’s in the past now. Forgive and forget.

I’m sorry, but Riley was the best fit for the job. No hard feelings?

 

We’re almost to the end of the month. Great work so far. Keep it coming.

You skipped over me. I’ll forgive but I won’t forget, sensei.

 

 

 

Bye.

20230927Wednesday

 

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ.

And I’m David Evans. I’ve got that disco fever!

 

Lesson 118

 

 

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

We play many different kinds of songs.

Let’s not forget that this band started out as a pop music group.

 

Typical Expressions

Let’s not forget that this band started out as a pop music group.

PRACTICE        

All right. It’s time for today’s PRACTICE. Today’s phrases are interesting because rather than the customizable parts, it’s the set parts. Don’t forget, you must admit that are the focus of these phrases. Please listen for that as we PRACTICE together.

Okay guys. Ready to PRACTICE? Let’s go!

Here’s our first.

Don’t forget that coming here was your idea. Don’t forget that coming here was your idea.

Okay, let’s continue.

You must admit that this isn’t your best work. You have to agree that this isn’t your best work.

Let’s keep it going.

The generation gap should not be overlooked. The generation gap should not be overlooked.

And our last couple.

It should be remembered that we’re after the same thing.

Keep in mind that not everyone has deep pockets.

 

Well guys. That’s some really good work. You must admit that you’re getting better day by day.

Your progress should not overlooked.

Good job!

 

 

Typical Expressions in Action

Don’t forget that the last houseplant you had died. Get a plastic one instead.

You must admit that a destination wedding is inconvenient for some people.

It should be remembered that all our previous attempts ended in failure.

 

 

Hey, listeners. It should be remembered that most of Onishi sensei’s previous attempts at making jokes ended in failure.

 

 

 

Bye.

20230926Tuesday            

 

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ.

And I’m David Evans. Ah! Got caught red handed, didn’t you?

Oh, yeah!

 

 

Lesson 117

 

Do you have any other questions? 有用表現 まるごと覚える

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

I don’t want to be an engineer.

Want はこれから動詞 これからを意味に色濃く含むverb

Want はこれから~したいということ そこで→のイメージを持ち、これからが感じられるto infinitivebest combinationを作れる

That’s not the only kind of job for someone like you.

 

-thing / - one / -body で終わるnounは、nounの後に説明が付加される形が頻繁に使われる。それはこうしたnounの意味が非常に漠然としているから

Someoneは誰か それだけでは鮮明な意味を持たない単語 そこで「どんな誰なのか」についての説明が加えられる

 

Typical Expressions

Think outside the box.

既成概念にとらわれず考える

狭い「箱」から飛び出して考えてみようということ。とても使い勝手のいいフレーズ

Don’t box yourself in. 自分を閉じ込めるな

PRACTICE        

Okay, everyone. It’s time for the PRACTICE.

These phrases today are very frequent chunks.

So native speakers will speed through a lot of them.

If you try to hear each individual word, it would probably be difficult.

The focus is on this or adjective that we use.

Let’s start our PRACTICE.

Okay, here’s the first.

Think about it like this. Think about it this way.

Let’s continue.

Have you ever thought about it this way? Have you ever thought about it this way?

Nice rhythm, Rosa.

Thank you.

Here’s our next.

Think about the big picture. Think big picture. Think about the long-term. Think long term.

Think big. Think different.

Okay, our last couple of examples.

Think in terms of location. Think in terms of salary.

All right, everyone. Great job! And when you’re practicing, don’t worry about instant progress.

Think about the long term.

Think big. You are great.

 

Typical Expressions in Action

 

You need to think outside the box. You won’t stand out using convenient thinking.

Think about it like this.

Exercise is an investment in your body’s health.

Have you ever thought about it this way? Everyone here is under a lot of pressure, not just you.

 

 

 

A strawberry a day?

 

Bye.

20230929ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. 日本語とは違う数え方

That’s right. 英語には 様々な数を表す単語がある4pick upしてご紹介

Decade 10年 10年間 Greek 10を意味する deca

Decimal 10進法の 少数の  deciliter dL

December古代ローマ時代1年は10ヶ月だった 10番目の月

I haven’t been to this ramen shop in a decade.

このラーメン店に10年も来ていなかった

 

Dozen ダース 12 one dozen / two dozen / three dozen  

dozens of doughnuts 12個よりもっと多いドーナツ

I’d like two dozen doughnuts, please.

ドーナツを2ダースお願いします

 

Fortnight 2週間 fort =14 14回の夜→2週間 ほぼイギリスで使われる表現

アメリカでは two weeksと言うことが多い

Our fortnight in the Bahamas was the perfect honeymoon.

バハマでの2週間は完璧な新婚旅行だった

 

Grand 千ドル 元々 壮大な アメリカのマフィアが使い始めたと言われている

Grand=G  2Gs 2千ドル

My girlfriend wants a bag that costs four grand.

ガールフレンドが4千ドルするバッグを欲しがっている



20230928
ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. 大雑把 曖昧

 

Ambiguous 曖昧な 

I can’t tell what this email means. The wording is so ambiguous.

このメールの意味することがわからない。言葉遣いがすごく曖昧だ

Ambi 周囲 両側 を表すパーツ 

ambiguous両方の解釈ができる というイメージから → 曖昧な

Vague 詳細がなく情報が足りなくて 曖昧な

ambiguous いろいろな解釈ができて 曖昧 という感じ

 

Rough 大まかな 大雑把な

This is a rough estimate. I’ll have the exact number later.

これは概算です。正確な詳細は後ほどお持ちします

コアイメージは キメの荒いという感覚 

スムーズではなくまだ仕上がっていない ということから細部がはっきりしていないという感じ

 

Sketch out 概略を説明する

Could you sketch out the development schedule for me?

私に開発のスケジュールを大まかに示していただけますか?

基本的なイメージ 線が完全に決まっていなくて細部もまだはっきりしない

Out 外に 頭の中のイメージを外に出して大雑把に描く→概略を説明する

 

Gray area どちらとも言えない部分 グレーゾーン

Gray 白と黒を混ぜたもの 白とも黒とも言えない 領域

英語でも gray zone は使われるが、gray areaの方がよく使われる

There’s sometimes a gray area between right and wrong.

善と悪の間には時にグレーゾーンが存在します

 

 

How much do you need o put in Doctor Sakurada?

That’s awfully ambiguous. Just a rough guess. Are you sure that’s okay?



20230927
ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. 軍隊

ニュースの話題や映画・ドラマ部隊にはよくある 軍隊に纏わる単語をご紹介

 

Army 軍 大勢

On Christmas Eve, the armies suddenly stopped fighting.

クリスマスイブに、両軍は突然戦いをやめた

基本的に army は陸軍のこと 

海軍navy 空軍air forceも 含めた広い意味での軍を表すこともある

 

比喩的に 特定の目的で集まる大勢の人 を使われることもある

army of supporters  大勢の支持者 

army of fans 大勢のファン などといった感じで使われる

 

Troop noun 軍人 軍隊に入っている兵士 部隊 軍隊の一部隊 

verb 軍隊が行進するように歩く

How many troops did the US send to Vietnam.

アメリカはベトナムに何人の隊員を派兵しましたか?

基本的に plural troopsで使われる

Verbの用法

After the game, the fans trooped out of the stadium.

試合後、ファンはスタジアムの外にぞろぞろ出て行った

 

Mobilize 動員する 結集する

The two countries quickly mobilized massive armies.

2つの国はすぐに大規模な軍隊を動員しました

Mobile 移動できるという意味 verbにするパーツ izeを付けた単語

移動できるようにする 人や兵を動員する 人やものを結集する

Yes.

 

Enlist 入隊する 協力や指示を求めて得る en 何々の中に入れる listリスト

リストに名前を入れる 入隊する: 軍のリストに自分の名前を入れる

協力や指示を求めて得る: 協力者として名前をリストに入れる

After considering my options, I decided to enlist in the army.

選択肢を検討した結果、軍に入隊することにしました

Enlist the army 軍の協力を求めて得る



20230926
ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. 猫あるある

猫の行動や特徴を表す単語をご紹介

 

Jump 跳ぶ ジャンプする

Our cat likes to jump onto the back of my chair when I’m in a remote meeting.

うちの猫は私がリモート会議をしている時に椅子の背もたれに跳び乗るのが好き

Verb + preposition 跳ぶ方向を表現する

Jump at  どこどこ目がけて跳びつく jump for 何々を取ろうとして跳びつく

比喩的にぴくっと跳ねる ドキッとするという意味もある

The sound made me jump. その音でギクッとした

 

Groom 身繕いする 毛繕いする

Careful. Don’t interrupt Maron when she’s grooming.

気をつけて。Maronちゃんが毛繕いしている時に邪魔しちゃ駄目だよ

元々、馬の世話をする男子 → 動物の世話や訓練をする 毛繕いをする

主に動物について使う 

 

Claw (でひっかく) 猫や鷲などの鈎状の爪 カニやエビの鋏

Vella. I told you to stop clawing the sofa. ソファを引っ掻くのはやめてと言ったでしょ

ゲームセンターのクレーンゲーム claw game claw machine

 

Paw 動物の手や足 noun 猫や犬などの爪のある動物の手や足

Verb 動物が手や足で触れる 叩く

Why do cats like to push their paws into soft things?

猫が柔らかいものに足を押し込むのが好きなのは何故なんだろう?

 

Hiyorina. You made me jump. I’m trying to concentrate here. I’ve been trying to get a stuffed cat out of this claw machine for hours.



20230925
ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. 無理やり

無理やり に纏わる単語を4つご紹介

 

Force noun 力・暴力 verb 強制的に~させる Yes

Image 何かに対する物理的な力

The police entered the man’s house by force and arrested him.

警察は力づくで男の家に入り、逮捕した

Verb force A to do 強制的にAに~させる

 

Forcibly 無理やりに 力づくで

Refusing to leave, the protestors were forcibly removed.

その場を離れることを拒否したため、抗議者たちは強制的に移動させられました

Yes. Forceの仲間の言葉に 力づくの という意味の adjective forcible があって

その adverbの形がforcibly

By force とほぼ同じ意味 forcibly の方が硬い響きを持っている

 

Impose 負わせる 押し付ける

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on many countries.

合衆国は多くの国に制裁を課してきた

Collocation  Impose  tax 税 / penalty罰 負担になるものが多い

I don’t want to impose 押し付けたくはないのですが… 

迷惑をかけたくないのですが…

 

Squeeze 押し込む 割り込めせる

Do you think you can squeeze a meeting with me into your schedule?

私との打ち合わせをスケジュールに押し込むことができそうですか?

基本的な意味 搾る

比喩的に何かを絞ってに小さくして入れ込む という使い方もできる

Squeeze oneself 自分自身を押し込む

I squeezed myself into a seat on the subway.

地下鉄の席に自分自身を押し込んだ つまり 席に座った

20230925Monday  

 

Hey, everyone. This is秋乃 ろーざ.

And I’m David Evans. Oh, I’m drowning all these puns. Phew!

 

Lesson 116

 

He IS a robot.

Be verbを強調 文全体を強調することに繋がる

With fresh eyes 新たな視点で

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

Can I ask you a question?

You would be bored if he acted just like you, right?

仮定法 事実ではない・可能性が著しく低い 

本来の時表現から「過去方向に離れる」ことによって、この意味を表す

Will 現実感がある

Would 現実性のない仮定にふさわしいwould

 

Typical Expressions

Look at it this way.

PRACTICE

Okay everyone. It’s time to PRACTICE. Today’s PRACTICE examples have different rhythms. Try to see if you notice the differences between them.

All right. Let’s dig right in. Here’s our first.

Look at this issue with fresh eyes. Look at your relationship with fresh eyes. Look at your job with fresh eyes. Look at the task with fresh eyes.

Let’s continue.

Try to see it from another point of view. You need to see things in a different light.

Good work. Let’s continue.

Look inside yourself. Look within yourself. Look within your heart.

And our last few.

Look at it from the author’s perspective.

Put yourself in the author’s shoes.

Try to see where the author’s coming from.

 

Excellent work!

Fantastic!

 

Typical Expressions in Action

Look at this way. If we don’t act now, people will think we don’t care about the issue.

Try to see it from another point of view. Your parents just want what’s best for you. Look inside yourself. You don’t really want to give up so easily, do you?

 

You can do it!

 

 

Bye.

20230922Friday

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ. It’s time for the review. Let’s get going!

And I’m David Evans. Let’s enjoy this week’s review. Okay? Here we go!

 

Lesson 115

 

LISTENING CHALLENGE!

Rodger!

Okay, everyone. Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here’s the first question.

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Listen carefully.

Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here we go.

Q: What does the woman want Frankie to do?

A Stop taking baths.

B Stop being negative.

C Get more rest.

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Here we go with the question.

You got it!

No problem! Here we go!

Okay. Here’s the question.

Okay. Here we go!

Okay. Question.

Yep! Here’s the question.

Okay. Here’s the question, guys.

Okay. Here we go!

Yeah. Okay.

Q: What did the commander tell Akira to do?

A Read more books.

B Change his job.

C Go to the Moon.

Well, listen up.

Q: What does Barbara usually do?

A She eats all the food she orders.

B She orders curry and rice.

C She gets angry at a server.

Listen carefully.

Q: Which of the following is true?

A The last person to see Zaytox was a woman.

B The man left his spot.

C Zaytox went to a convenience store.

Here we go!

Listen up!

Concentrate hard!

Ready, steady, go!

 

Say it in English

 

Friend :

 

 

Daughter : Oh! This is so funny.

 

Hey, watch your manners. Why must you always have your phone out on the table while eating? Stop using it, and let me know how your day went.

 

Hey, guys.  How do you feel when someone does that?

Well, I really don’t like it when someone is constantly checking their phone. Only if it’s an emergency and it’s a one time thing, then I think it’s okay.

The way I see it, if your family watches TV during dinner, it’s essentially the same thing. I don’t see a big problem with it.

 

Bye.

20230921Thursday 

 

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ.

And I’m David Evans. Ugh! You guys have got me feeling blue.

 

Lesson 114

 

For 求めて を nuance に持つ

Look for 何々を求めて目をやる wait for 誰々を求めて待っていめ

He was gone   gone 行ってしまった という状況を表している

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

Unfortunately, we didn’t have any ramen.

And then what happened? Then 視線を移す

過去や未来のある時点に視線を移せば「そのとき」

それならと次の状況に視線を移すこともできる

この文は「ラーメンがなかった」という状況に続く別の状況に目をやり、「それから何が~」となっている

 

Typical Expressions

You should have seen that coming. 

should have + p.p. 実際はそうしていないが ~するべきだった それが相手の落ち度の指摘に繋がる

I had it coming. 私のせいだ

PRACTICE        

Okay, everyone. It’s time for today’s PRACTICE. These are some useful phrases so let’s master them together, okay?

Try to memorize these phrases in chunks so you can use them at hand.

Alright. Here we go!

You were asking for trouble. You were asking for it. You’re asking for it if you show up late again.

Let’s continue.

You got what you deserved. You got what you asked for. You deserve it. 何々の価値がある

あなたが受ける価値のあることを得た

All right. Let’s try a few more.

You did this to yourself. You had it coming, acting like that. あなたはそんな風に振る舞って、それを自分で招きましたYou reap what you sow.

This is a bed of your own making.  これはあなたが整えたベッドです=自業自得です

身から出た錆 自業自得

 

Great job, everyone.

Keep practicing so you don’t get rusty.

 

Typical Expressions in Action

You should have seen that coming. She’s been hinting at quitting for weeks.

You got what you deserved. You didn’t prepare for the interview at all.

You were asking for trouble. You can’t spend all day outside and not wear sunscreen.

 

Ah! I know it’s my own fault. But this sunburn really hurts.

Well, David. You spent all day outside and you didn’t wear sunscreen.

You made your bed. Now lie in it.

あなたがベッドを自分でmake したのだから、その上で寝なさい つまり我慢しなさい

 

 

Bye.

20230920Wednesday

 

Hey, everyone. 秋乃 ろーざ here.

And I’m David Evans. I can’t wait to get started. Let’s jump in.

 

Lesson 113

 

Get angry at  

at nuanceは点 この一点にこの怒りが向かっていくそうしたnuanceがこのatにはこめられている

I’d get angry too. もし私があなただったら、という仮定が織り込まれている文

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

You usually finish everything.

I’ve never seen you angry at anyone.

 

Typical Expressions

That’s not like you at all. あらゆる点において あなたらしくない

PRACTICE        

Okay everyone. It’s time for PRACTICE.

As usual, I want you to pay attention to the rhythm, okay?

All right, everyone. There’s lots of variations this time. So let’s PRACTICE together. Here we go!

You’re not your usual smiling self. いつもの自分

You’re not your usual energetic self.

You’re not your usual confident self.

You’re not your usual calm self.

You’re not your usual level-headed self.

You’re not your usual easy-going self.            

Let’s keep going. You are old enough to know better. You should know better than that. You should know better.

Let’s keep going.

As a public figure, you should be setting a good example.

And here’s one more.

As a friend, you should be there for him.

Okay. Now the last two.

A real friend would have my back.

A real friend would never ask you to lie.

 

Great job, everyone.

Excellent!

 

Typical Expressions in Action

That’s not like you at all. You’re always so level-headed.

You should know better than that. Never put metal in the microwave, got it?

As a member of society, you should follow the law.

 

Hey, David. I’m done with you.

David, David, David. You should know better than that. Never believe a word Onishi sensei says.

 

 

Bye.

20230919Tuesday            

Fly me to the moon  Let me play among the stars 

Let me see what spring is like on a-Jupiter and Mars
In other words, hold my hand  In other words, baby, kiss me

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ.

And I’m David Evans. In

No thank you.

 

Lesson 112

Read 聞き取る 了解する 無線の交信とかでよく使われる使い方

Loud and clear はっきりと明瞭に 決まり文句

We’ll have to 未来の状況を will ちらっと眺めて have to しなくちゃいけない

In other words 別の言い方をすると

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

I’m ready to leave Mars now. to のイメージは→ be readyがなぜ to infinitiveと仲がいいのかがわかる →がこれからに繋がるから 準備ができた というのは、これから何かをする準備ができた、ということだから

You promised a spaceship would come to Mars this month, didn’t you?

付加疑問文 は 「ちょこっと疑問」の仲間

肯定と否定を入れ替えるのは、「~ですか、それとも~ではないのですか?」と2つの選択肢を相手に示して選ばせるため

 

Typical Expressions

You promised a spaceship would come to Mars this month, didn’t you?

PRACTICE        

Okay, everyone. It’s time for today’s PRACTICE. Now I hope you don’t need these phrases. But it’s good to have them in your pocket just in case. So, let’s PRACTICE, all right?

As usual, I want you to listen for the emphasized words and try to catch the rhythm of this type of sentence. Let’s go.

Here’s the first.

You told me the tickets were free, didn’t you?

You said you would come, but you never showed up.

Let’s continue.

I didn’t expect my commander to do this to me.

I can’t believe you did that. I can’t believe what you did.

All right. Here’s a few more. You lied to me. You are a liar. Liar!

You stabbed me in the back. ~の背中を刺す→~を裏切る backstabber 裏切り者

You went back on your word. You went back on your promise.

 

Well, everyone. I’m very proud of you. You are great listeners and students of English.

Very nice job!

 

Typical Expressions in Action

You promised you would display my artwork, but you lied to me.

I didn’t expect my so-called best friend to stab me in the back. I’ll never forgive you for this.

I can’t believe what you did. The whole office knows my secret now!

 

Remember everyone. It’s important to go step by step.

Start with 1 and walk your way up from there.

 

 

Bye.

20230922ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. 信用できない

信用出来ないことに纏わる言葉ご紹介

suspicious疑わしい 怪しい  

verb suspect怪しいと思う のnoun suspicionadjective

suspicious person / object 不審者/不審物

I’m a little suspicious of the guy in sunglasses.

サングラスをかけている男がちょっと怪しい

 

Exaggerate 誇張する 大げさに言う ex 意味を強調するパーツ agge積み重ねる 盛るという意味のパーツ 思いっきり話を盛る→誇張する Awesome!

Don’t exaggerate. Tell me what really happened.

大袈裟に言わないで。実際に何が起こったのかを教えてちょうだい

 

Mislead 判断を誤らせる 誤解させる mis 誤って lead 導くという意味のパーツ

誤った方向に導く→間違った理解をさせる

I’m sorry I’ve misled you. I’m not really a millionaire.

誤解させてすみません。実は僕は億万長者じゃないんです

 

White lie 罪のない嘘 儀礼的なお世辞

White 善意の 悪意のない というnuanceがある

Tell a white lie 罪のない嘘をつく

I didn’t think a little white lie would turn into such a big problem.

ちょっとした他愛のない嘘がこんな大きな問題になるとは思わなかったよ

 

Max! Hollywood? Really? Wait! No, no, no, no, no. You can’t be serious. That sounds suspicious! Huh? You’re exaggerating! Okay! I’ll do it. Bowwow wow! 



20230921
ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. upが付く句動詞

Upには近づいて しっかり というイメージもある

Upverbがセットになった句動詞を4つご紹介

 

 

Catch up 追いつく 最新情報を取り入れる catch 捕る up こちらの方へ 

合わせると こちらの方へ来て その場所をとる つまり 追いつく

Catch up + preposition

Catch up to 何々 何々に追いつく 

catch up on 何々 何々について最新の情報を取り入れる

Catch up on gossip  最新の噂話を入手する

Here are the handouts for the classes you missed. They’ll help you catch up.

欠席した授業のプリントです。追いつくのに役立つよ

 

Clean up きれいに片付ける 一掃する 

clean 掃除をする up しっかり 完全に ピカピカに 合わせると しっかりと片付ける

掃除以外の文脈でも使うことがある

You clean up nicely!

自分の見た目をきれいに仕上げていますね 今日はかっこいいですね

Peter, get in here and clean up this mess right now!

Peter ここに来て、今すぐこの散らかっているものを片付けなさい

 

Line up 一列に並ぶ 並べる

There are so many people lining up to take pictures with the mascot.

そのマスコットと一緒に写真を撮るために並んでいる人が沢山いる

Line 並ぶ 並べる line up 一列にきれいに並ぶ 並べる というイメージ

Lineup  

noun 野球の打線 出演者などの顔ぶれ 商品の品揃え などといった意味で使われる

 

Show up  約束や集まりなどに show 現れる up こちらの方へ 

合わせると 約束などに姿を見せる 来る

Marcia showed up to class late again today.

マルシアは今日も授業に遅れて現れた

英語では イベントや番組をきらびやかに演出する という使い方はしない



20230920
ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. ちょっとだけ

ちょっとだけ を表す単語をご紹介

 

Slightly adverb 少し 僅かに  slight adjective 僅かな ちょっとした

Mary, could you turn your head slightly to the left?

Mary 頭を少しだけ左に向けてもらえますか?

A little と slightly はほぼ同じように使えるが slightly の方がすこしformalな響きがある ちょっと気取った感じにとられることがあるかも

 

Peek ちらっと覗く verb こっそり覗き見る ちらっと見ること

Noun take a peek  sneak peak 先行上映 preview

I’m going to hide now. Close your eyes and don’t peek, okay?

今から隠れるよ。目を瞑って。覗かないでよ

Right.

 

Just ぴったり たった~だけ

You have just 90 minutes to finish the exam.  90を強く言う

試験を終わらせるのにたった90分しかありませんよ

 

Nibble verb 少しずつ囓る ひと囓り

Mice are so cute when they’re nibbling on cheese.

ネズミはチーズを囓っている時、すごく可愛い

Nibble on 少しずつ何度も囓る 

 

Okay! I’m going to go into the next room now. No peaking! Not even for just a second. 



20230919
ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. 食欲

食欲に纏わる単語をご紹介

 

Appetite 食欲 欲求

My son has a big appetite. He eats 3 bowls of rice at dinner.

息子は食欲旺盛だ。夕食にご飯を3杯も食べる

食べ物だけでなく、抽象的なものへの欲求という意味でも使う

Appetite for … knowledge 知識 / power 権力 / glory 名誉

 

Crave 切望する しきりに欲しがる

When it’s late and I’m hungry, I always crave ramen.

夜遅くお腹が空いている時、決まってラーメンが無性に食べたくなります

生理的に欲しくてたまらないものや、他の人から与えてほしいものについて使う

Exactly. Hiyori craves love.愛に飢えている

Craves love / attention 注目 / approval 承認

Want よりも欲しい度合いがかなり強い単語

 

Room 余裕 空間 余地 冠詞なし

Do you have room for dessert? デザートを食べる余裕はある?

There’s always room for dessert. 常にデザートは別腹

Room a room / the room 部屋

 

Control 抑える 制御する

I can’t control my appetite. So dieting is impossible for me.

食欲が抑えられないので、私にダイエットは無理です

コアイメージ うまく管理する→支配する 制御する 抑える

食欲に関して言うと 食べすぎないようにする Yes!

 

Enough! Enough! I had a big appetite when I started. But after 10 bowls, I don’t have room for any more soba. My lid? Where’s my lid? Hmmm Noooo!



20230918
ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. 努力家

日々の鍛錬の成果を4つの単語にこめてお送りする

 

Discipline 鍛錬 自制心 規律 躾ける

師事 教え 学習 を意味する言葉に由来 

仲間の言葉 disciple 弟子などが自分を律することができるようになるのを目的とした罪などを伴う訓練・鍛錬が基本的なイメージ

子どもにルールを教える 躾ける 相手が自分自身なら自己管理する という意味になる

It takes discipline to become a world class swimmer.

世界クラスの水泳選手になるには自分を律する心が必要です

 

Practice verb 練習する 実践する noun 練習 実践 practise British English

How many hours does a professional pianist normally practice every day?

プロのピアニストは通常、毎日何時間練習しますか?

 

Build up 主に 体を強くする 褒め立てる

It will take a while to build up my strength after my surgery.

手術後、体力をつけるのに時間がかかりそうだ

イメージとしては、少しずつ積み上げて作り上げるという感じ 

主に体力や筋力・能力について使う

目的語が の場合、比喩的に 褒め立てる という意味になる

I build my students up to make them more confident.

私は生徒たちがもっと自信を持てるように褒めて育てています

 

Hardworking 勤勉な 一生懸命な

I’ve never met anyone more hardworking than you.

あなたより勤勉な人にこれまで会ったことがありません

Hard  熱心に 一生懸命に work 努力する  ing が付くと adjective になる

合わせると 一生懸命努力するような

仕事に関することだけではなく、勉強やトレーニングなどいろいろな文脈で使える単語

20230918Monday  

 

Hey, everyone. This is秋乃 ろーざ.

And I’m David Evans.

 

Lesson 111

 

In danger of 何々する危険がある

Negative 否定的な 悲観的な

Give it a rest だまりなさい いい加減にして

In that case その場合には 

Relaxing  adjective  relax verb

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

We’re trying to become more human.

Why don’t you try using two alarm clocks?

I am being positive.

 

Typical Expressions

Why must you be so negative all the time?

PRACTICE

Okay everyone. It’s time to PRACTICE.

The feeling here is frustration. And to express that, we will emphasize certain words.

Try to notice which words are emphasized as we PRACTICE. Okay?

Here we go!

Why do you never respond to my texts? Why do you never respond to my texts?

Did you notice how David emphasized “Why” “never” and “texts.”

Those are the important parts.

Let’s keep going.

You’re always bringing up the past. You’re constantly bringing up the past.

Did you notice which words I emphasized?

All right. And here’s a few more.

Do you have to chew with your mouth open?

And one more.

Is there a reason you always chew with your mouth open?

 

Great job, everyone.

Fantastic work!

 

Typical Expressions in Action

Why must you always use emoji in your emails? It’s not professional.

Why do you never check your phone? I messaged you five times.

You’re always comparing me to your mother. Give it a rest.

it は「口」を意味している 国に休憩を与えろ→黙っていろ・いい加減にしてくれ

 

Hey, guys. Do you have any undesirable habits?

Well, I have been known to occasionally leave my socks on the floor?

Oh! Just like Onishi sensei? Sensei, you’re being a bad influence on David!

Oh! It seems like that? How about you, Rosa?

What do you mean? Of course I don’t have any undesirable habits.

 

 

Bye.

20230915Friday

Hey, everyone. This is秋乃 ろーざ. Welcome to Friday’s review. Ready for today’s lesson?

And I’m David Evans. It’s our Friday review day. Are you ready?

 

Lesson 110

 

LISTENING CHALLENGE!

Rodger!

Okay, everyone. Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here’s the first question.

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Listen carefully.

Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here we go.

Q: What was Jeremy doing?

A He was sleeping.

B He was eating.

C He was cooking.

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Here we go with the question.

You got it!

No problem! Here we go!

Okay. Here’s the question.

Okay. Here we go!

Okay. Question.

Yep! Here’s the question.

Okay. Here’s the question, guys.

Okay. Here we go!

Yeah. Okay.

Q: How did Frankie get the flowers?

A He bought them.

B A lady gave them to him.

C He picked them.

Listen up.

Q: Which of the following is true?

A The man wants to live in Japan.

B Roxy bought some strange dresses.

C The woman likes Roxy’s fashion.

Listen carefully.

Q: What did the man realize?

A One ingredient is missing.

B The new salsa tastes good.

C Alexis is strong.

Here we go!

Listen up!

Concentrate hard!

Ready, steady, go!

 

Say it in English

 

Friend :

 

 

 :

 

 

Hey, guys. Do you know Sally chan? She is a famous young witch in an anime.

I didn’t know that.

Hah! I wish I could do magic.

Why’s that?

So I could make Onishi sensei disappear.

Explosion!

 

 

Bye.

20230914Thursday   

 

Hey, everyone. 秋乃 ろーざ here.

And I’m David Evans. Oh, man. I love tacos. Quiero comer.

Vamos a comer.

 

Lesson 109

 

 

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

I can’t get this freaking jar open! This freaking jar = open の状況を get できない

Why do they have to put it on so tight?

答えを求めているわけでなく どうしてなんだ! と表現している

 

Typical Expressions

Hey, watch your mouth.

PRACTICE        

Okay, everyone. It’s time to PRACTICE. So, today again we’re continuing with these sharp phrases. Let’s PRACTICE together.

The key mood for today is “stern.” “Stern” isn’t angry. It’s strong and serious and calm. So, listen for that in our intonation. Okay. Here’s our first.

Don’t use that tone of voice with me. Don’t take that tone of voice with me.

You should pay more attention to your tone of voice.

Continuing on.

That’s inappropriate. It’s not appropriate to speak to your teacher that way.

You can’t swear in front of a judge. You shouldn’t swear in front of a judge.

Good work so far. Keep it up.

You’re the only person using such language here.

We don’t use that kind of language here.

Language!

That type of language is uncalled for.

 

 

Great work, everyone. Did you feel the mood?

David! That type of language is … excellent.

Oh!

Great work, everyone!

Phew!

 

Typical Expressions in Action

Hey, watch your mouth! You were raised better than that.

Don’t use that tone of voice with me. It’s disrespectful.

You’re the only person using such language here. Please act with more maturity.

 

 

Hey, guys. Watch my mouth! Cute, isn’t it?

I don’t think you’re using that phrase, right?

 

 

 

Bye.

20230913Wednesday

 

Hey, everyone. 秋乃 ろーざ here.

And I’m David Evans. I always thought it was because black is slimming.

I’m saying I’m overweight?

No, I would never.

 

Lesson 108

 

I like the way she dresses.

彼女が服を着るやり方

That’s enough out of you. 

enough もう十分 もうたくさんという感情に繋がりやすい単語

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

Are you in a hurry to leave?

Some young people in Japan dress that way.

Some のイメージは ぼんやりとある

数も量も定かではないものがある というnuance

Some young people はっきりとした数人の人がいるということではない

そうした人々がボンヤリといる ことが感じられている

 

Typical Expressions

Don’t be so rude.

PRACTICE        

Okay, everyone. It’s time for today’s PRACTICE. These phrase are to correct someone’s behavior. So, be careful because by nature, these phrases are confrontational.

So, be sure it’s okay to use them when you do. All right. Here we go.

You are being rude. You are being offensive. Be verb progressiveから「失礼な行為(言動)をしている」というnuanceが生まれる

Let’s continue.

Watch your manners. Behave yourself. Will you behave? Can’t you behave?

Here’s our next.

We need to talk about your attitude.

And the last few.

That outfit is inappropriate. Your outfit is inappropriate.

It’s not appropriate to wear sandals. You can’t do that. You shouldn’t do that.

 

You know guys, we need to talk about your attitude when it comes to PRACTICING, because it’s excellent. Great job!

Phew! Ah, you had me scared for a minute, yeah, Rosa. Great job, everyone!

 

 

Typical Expressions in Action

You’re being rude. There are nicer ways to say you don’t like the food.

Watch your manners. This is a classy restaurant, not a pub.

It’s not appropriate to address her as Ms. She’s a doctor.

 

 

Hey, Rosa.

Hmm?

Your outfit is inappropriate. Lead gorgeous for the studio.

Well, I didn’t know where you were going with that. But I have to agree.

What can I say. I’m just fabulous.

 

 

 

Bye.

20230912Tuesday            

 

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ.

And I’m David Evans. All right, guys. Let’s get started.

 

Lesson 107

 

You mean…何か相手の発言に訝しく思った時点でその真意を正す表現

You still have much to learn. 依然として持っている 学ぶべきたくさんこと

 

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

The lady there got angry at me.                      

The lady there = angry at me になった ということ

There was a sign that said “For Sale.”

今まで登場していないものを話題に引き込む 使い方をする

ここではそれまで話題になかった a sign を登場させている

 

Typical Expressions

How could you do such a thing? How could you? よくもまぁ・信じられない

PRACTICE        

Okay, everyone. It’s time to PRACTICE.

Now I know I’ve said this before. But here again. I want you to continue paying attention to the emphasized words. Getting used to this rhythm and eventually speaking like this without thinking about it. We’ll make your English sound so much mor natural.

Great advice, Roza. All right. Let’s jump into the PRACTICE. Here’s our first.

What are you doing? What on earth are you doing?

What do you think you’re doing? どういうつもりですか? What are you doing?

Let’s continue.

You shouldn’t be playing on your phone.

You have some nerve eating snacks after I told you not to. Progressive 相手が実際にそうした行為をしているから You have a lot of nerve. いい度胸しているな

All right. And here’s one more. Huh! I love this one. This is one of my favorites. What do you have to say for yourself? Let’s go one more time. What do you have to say for yourself?

 

Excellent!

Great work!

 

Typical Expressions in Action

How could you forget our anniversary? I thought you cared.

What do you think you’re doing? I said no video games. Turn it off.

You were late for work on your first day. What do you have to say for yourself?

 

Hey, Roza. How would you feel if your partner forgot your anniversary?

Ah, Actually I’m the one who usually forgets the date. What day is it today?

I know exactly what you mean, Roza. I’m in the same boats.

 

 

 

 

Bye.

20230915ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. 流行病 流行り病

ニュースや新聞にもよく出てくる単語をご紹介

Pandemic 世界的規模の流行病 pan すべての dem 人・人類を表すパーツ

すべての人に共通の→世界中の人がかかる病気 流行病 

元々はadjective 現在はnounとしても使われている

COVID19 Corona Virus Disease COVID19 pandemic

We’ve learned a lot about humanity through pandemics.

パンデミックを通じて人類について多くのことを学びました

 

Flu インフルエンザ influenza flu The fluということが多い

Flu インフルエンザウイルスによる感染症を指す言葉

Stomach flu ウイルス性胃腸炎

I’ve sick with the flue for a couple of days.

23日前からインフルエンザに罹っています

 

Infectious 伝染性の 感染(伝染)りやすい  

Verb infect 感染す伝染させる+その性質を持ったという意味のパーツiousがついた単語 

伝染させるような 感染りやすい 

感染症だけでなく、いろいろな感染る・広がるものに使うことができる

Highly infectious diseases can easily become pandemics.

感染力の強い病気は世界的な流行病になりやすい

 

VaccIne ワクチン vac牛を意味している Nice Job!

18cに牛の伝染病ウイルスをヒトに天然痘の予防になることが発見されたことに由来

Vaccines are helpful in fighting pandemics.

ワクチンはpandemicとの闘いに役立ちます



20230914
ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.

得と損に纏わる単語を2つずつご紹介

 

Benefit 何々の利益になる ためになる 利益を得る

I really think our invention will benefit society.

私たちの発明が本当に社会の役に立つと思います

Noun 利益 恩恵 今回は verb の例

例文のように後ろにnounが来ると、何々の利益になる プラスとなる という 意味になる

Benefit from something something によって得をする 利益になる

 

Gain verb 得る noun 利益

You have so much to gain by going abroad.

海外に行くことによって得るものはたくさんあります

基本的に いいもの 望ましいものを 得る 

単に 量や速さなどを得る 増やす という意味もある

Gain + experience 経験 / wealth 富 など抽象的なものがよく来る

 

Loss 損 喪失 敗北 死去  noun

Verb lose 負ける 失う などいろいろな意味があるので、lossにもたくさんの意味がある

Vocab Incorporated reported significant losses last year.

Vocab Incorporated去年多額の損失を計上しました

Loss  I miss my pet. ペットロス

 

Unprofitable 利益のない 不採算の

We need to do something about these unprofitable businesses.

これらの不採算事業をなんとかしなければならない

Profit 主に金銭的な利益を得る 儲ける  

Able 何々することができる

Un 意味を逆にするパーツ  合わせると 利益を得ることができない つまり 不採算の

 

Hey, Hiyori. Getting mad doesn’t benefit you at all. No pain, no pain.

It’s not easy. What I do is relax and pull the piece slowly and gently and Ugggh. This is so frustrating!



20230913
ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.  semiがつく単語

Semi は半ば 半分を意味するパーツ semiが付く単語を4つご紹介

 

Semicircle 半円()

Semi 半分 semicircle 半円

Okay, class. Sit in a semicircle, please?

はい。クラスのみんな。半円になって座ってください

Semicircular adjective 半円の half circle とも言える

 

Semiweekly 2() 

Does the badminton club meet weekly or semiweekly?

バドミントンクラブは週1回ですか、それとも2回ですか?

Right   weekly 毎週の 週1回の

2()を表す単語には by weekly もあるが 隔週()という意味もあるので、文脈でどちらか判断しなくてはならない

確実に 2回の と伝えたい時は、semiweekly と言おう

 

Semiconductor 半導体

Semi 半分の conduct 導く or ~するものという意味のparts

A shortage of semiconductors is creating problems in many industries.

半導体の不足は多くの産業で問題を引き起こしています

Yes. 半導体を短く Chipと呼ぶことも多い

 

Semiretired 半ば引退した・退職した セミリタイアの

I don’t work every day anymore. I’m semiretired.

もう毎日は働いていません。今セミリタイアしています

Semi 半ば retired 引退した・退職した  半ば退職した 引退した

完全に引退・退職した状態をはっきり言いたい時は fully retired という



20230912
ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. 区別がつきにくい単語

発音やspellingが似ているけれども、意味が違う単語を2組・4つご紹介

 

Emphasize 強調する 重視する

The Prime Minister emphasized that she would not raise taxes.

首相は増税はしないと強調しました

Emの中へ を意味するパーツ pha 光らせる 

周りに見えるように光らせる というイメージから 強調する という意味になる

Collocation   raise importance 重要度 / need 必要性 / value 価値

など抽象的なものが多い

 

Empathize verb 共感する 他人の気持ちを理解する 共感 感情移入 empathy noun

同情するのではなく、相手の身になって気持ちを理解する

Is it weird that I empathized with the villain from Beauty and the Beast?

美女と野獣の 悪役に共感したのって変かな? Villain 悪役 敵役

Empathize with + someone/something

 

Abundant 豊富な  adjectives

量や数が多くて 豊富な というイメージ

This lake is abundant in fish. この湖は魚が豊富です

Be abundant in something

Resources 資源 supplies 供給品 Evidence 証拠 など

比較的抽象的なものが多い

 

Abandon ~を諦める 見捨てる verb

Don’t ever abandon hope. 希望を決して捨てないで

友人や家族・国・仕事など長い間、関わってきた人や物を諦めるときに使う



20230911
ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. 相撲 

相撲のことを英語で説明できるようになる単語をご紹介

 

Heavy weight 重量級の 重量級の人

Heavy 重い weight重量・体重 合わせると 重い体重  重量級の adjective

重量級の人 noun

比喩的に使うと 影響力のある人 大物 という意味になる

I’m amazed at how quickly heavy weight sumo wrestlers can move.

体重が思い力士があれだけ速く動けることにびっくりします

 

Wrestle レスリングなどで闘う 格闘する 取っ組み合う

Wrestle の イメージは 誰かと掴み合って 投げつけたり、押し倒そうとしたりすること

相撲でも レスリングでも wrestleが使える

John is big and strong. So I think he could wrestle anyone and win.

ジョンは体が大きくて強いので、誰と相撲をとっても勝てると思います

 

Champion 優勝者 擁護者 擁護する

The champion of the last tournament was Hiyorinoumi.

先場所の優勝力士はヒヨリノウミでした

元々は 闘う人 戦士 という意味だった そこから次第に何かのために闘う 擁護する人 そして戦い抜いて優勝した人 という意味でも使われるようになった

 

Undefeated 負けなしの 全勝の 全勝で

Defeat verb 打ち負かす 破る 最後にedが付くと、破られた 

さらに頭にunが付くと、意味が逆になって 負けなしの という意味になる

Asashomax is undefeated. But I know you can beat him.

アサショウマックスは無敗だけど、君は彼を倒せると思うよ

 

Totally. He’s so quick for a heavy weight. And he finished the last tournament undefeated. What! Hiyorinoumi is your dad!?

20230911Monday  

 

Hey, everyone. This is秋乃 ろーざ.

And I’m David Evans. Let’s go.

 

Lesson 106

 

Feel … up 食欲を満たす 満足させる

 

Hey, guys. If you are still hungry for more information about English, check out our textbook.

 

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

I thought I smelled something!

The doctor said your cholesterol levels are too high.

この文で、話しては単にお医者さんの発言をリポートしているわけではない

「値段が高すぎる」を現在の問題として目の前においているため、従属節の中ではpresent tenseが使われている。「現在もそうだ」にfocusする時、時制の一致は働かない

 

Typical Expressions

I told you not to eat snacks after dinner.

 

All right, everyone. It’s time for the PRACTICE. Now today’s phrases express irritation and frustration. Some of these phrases might not matches your personality perfectly. But I encourage you to PRACTICE along with us so that you can master the meaning of the phrases, okay?

Great point, David. Also in previous lessons, we’ve talked about emphasizing important words.

This applies when we’re experiencing frustration too. So try to notice that while we’re practicing.

Okay, here we go!

I told you to hang up your towel. Let’s try that again. I told you to hang up your towel.

Did you hear which part David emphasized? That’s right, “told you.”

Okay, let’s continue.

How many times have I told you to do your homework?

And another one.

How many times do I have to tell you to do your homework?

All right. Here’s a few more. Listen for the emphasis that I put on certain words.

Here we go!

I’m fed up with telling you to clean up your room. 餌が喉元まできていてうんざり

I’ve had it up to here telling you to clean up your room.

I’m sick and tired of telling you to clean up your room.

I’m tired of telling you to clean up your room.

 

Great job, everyone.

Good work!

 

Typical Expressions in Action

I told you not to leave the heater on. You’ll start a fire.

How many times have I told you to keep your phone on you?

I’m fed up with always having to call you. I want you to call me sometimes too.

 

 

Bye.

20230908Friday

Hey, everyone. This is秋乃 ろーざ. Welcome to Friday’s lesson.

And I’m David Evans. It’s Friday. Are you ready to go?

I am.

 

Lesson 105

 

LISTENING CHALLENGE!

Rodger!

Okay, everyone. Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here’s the first question.

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Listen carefully.

Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here we go.

Q: When did Mr. Morikawa start knitting?

A Many years ago.

B Some years ago.

C Recently.

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Here we go with the question.

You got it!

No problem! Here we go!

Okay. Here’s the question.

Okay. Here we go!

Okay. Question.

Yep! Here’s the question.

Okay. Here’s the question, guys.

Okay. Here we go!

Yeah. Okay.

Q: What did Dorian do?

A He painted the picture.

B He copied the photo.

C He posed for the picture.

Listen up.

Q: What did Aoi know?

A She knew Renji could win the race.

B She knew Renji didn’t need her support.

C She knew Renji should choose between running and studying.

Listen carefully.

Q: Why does Kelly have mixed feelings about her job?

A She mixes up the guests.

B She compares herself to her uncle.

C She doesn’t like it.

Here we go!

Listen up!

Concentrate hard!

Ready, steady, go!

 

Say it in English

 

Friend :

 

 

 :

 

時間を手にとって使ってください Take your time.

 

Hey, guys. Actually many of our listeners say their English has improved a lot.

You’re welcome.

Anything, David?

Ah, it’s all thanks to …(Roza… me!) the hard work of our listeners.

No. That’s really amazing. I’m super proud of everyone for doing their best.

 

 

Bye.

20230907Thursday 

 

Hey, everyone. 秋乃 ろーざ here. Let’s have fun with today’s lesson. Ready?

And I’m David Evans. Let’s do our best today! Okay!

 

Lesson 104

 

How’s the new job going? 何はどのように進んでいるのか?

 

The guests on the talk show   on ステージの上

No matter what 何が起こっても

At work 仕事中 ぼんやりと職場のようなものが感じられている

At school

At home

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

Don’t you like being the host?

I can’t be as good as Uncle Barry.

 

Typical Expressions

I’ll stand by you.

PRACTICE        

Okay, everyone. It’s time to PRACTICE these supportive phrases. Now here the feeling that you speak with is very important.  So I want you to imagine a warm flat kind of feeling as you PRACTICE. So, let’s PRACTICE together. Here we go!

I’ll always be there for you. I’ll be there for you. I’m always here for you. I’m here for you.

Will you be there for me? You weren’t there for me.

Great. Let’s continue.

I’ve got your back. I have your back.

Here’s another.

I’m on your side. あなたの側 I’m on your side. Which side are you on?

I thought you were on my side. Jody Foster

Okay. Two more.

You can always count on me. You can count on me.

 

Excellent work, everyone.

Don’t ever feel alone when you’re practicing. We’ve got your back.

We’ll always be there for you.

 

Typical Expressions in Action

I’ll always be there for you, whatever you decide.

I’ve got your back. I won’t let anyone speak ill of you.

I’m on your side. If you need my support, don’t hesitate to ask.

 

 

 

Stand by me. Bye bye… Yeah.

 

 

Bye.

20230906Wednesday

 

Hey, everyone. 秋乃 ろーざ here.

And I’m David Evans.

 

Lesson 103

 

しばらくの間 in a while

強調の単語 絶対 definitely

原因を表す phrase きちっとした formalな感触 due to

何々を断念する give up on

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

I’m surprised.

I’m your tutor, right? ちょこっと疑問文

 

Typical Expressions

I knew you had it in you.

PRACTICE        

Okay, everyone. It’s time for the PRACTICE.

And today we’re keeping up with our praise theme.

As we’ve mentioned in the past, you noticed that in some of these sentences, you can really notice the important words being emphasized. So keep in ear up for that.

All right. Here’s our first.

I knew I could count on you. ~に頼る 相手の資質に対する信頼が十二分に表された文

I knew I could count on you. 

Do you see how David emphasized “knew” ?

Okay, let’s try a couple more.

You’ve got what it takes. You have got what it takes.

Here, I emphasized “got” and “have.”

Okay, here’s a few more.

You’re the best coach there is! You’re the best English teacher there is! You’re the best cook there is! superlative + there is は 存在する最高の~

Excellent. Okay. One more.

You’re the GOAT. Greatest Of All time

 

Gotta be careful not to say, “You’re a GOAT” there, right?

Very important point, David. Excellent work, guys.

Great job!

 

 

Typical Expressions in Action

Well done! I knew you had it in you.

Your pronunciation has improved a lot. You definitely have what it takes.

You’re the most talented actor there is. It’s only natural you got the part.

 

You’re working all the time.

It’s only natural that you’re tired.

Oh, thank you, Roza. What you just said means a lot to me.

 

Roza, by any chance, are you just practicing?

Shhh. Don’t tell him that!

Oh! Got it.

 

 

 

Bye.

20230905Tuesday            

 

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ.

And I’m David Evans. Okay, everyone. Let’s get started.

 

Lesson 102

 

Do you like it? 簡単な英語だが、これが口から出てくるかが問題

うーん。日本の英語教育の弱点を指摘しているように思う。

やはり、練習・練習・練習だ。できたら英語話者を相手に。

 

Dorian did pose for it.

Did 文全体を強調する 確かに 実際に 強調

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

It’s my son, Dorian. 同格 最も単純な説明ルールの例 説明ルール : 説明は後ろに置く

You’ve made amazing progress.

現在完了形は今に迫ってくる

この文で話しては「上達した」を遠い過去の出来事としてではなく、上達して「そして今、そうした状態にある」と手元に引き付けて表現している

 

Typical Expressions

You’ve made amazing progress. Keep up the good work. Keep up the great work.

PRACTICE        

Okay, guys. It’s time to PRACTICE.

Today’s lesson is about praise as well. Not everyone is used to giving praise. And not everyone is used to receiving praise. But let’s practice these and work them into our conversation as often as we can. Okay? Here we go.

You’ve showing good progress. Keep it up!

Let’s go again. You’ve showing good progress. Keep it up!

Let’s continue.

Your pronunciation has improved a lot.

Next one.

You’re getting better at cooking.

One more.

You’re starting to get the hang of it.

All right. And these next few are short and sweet. So, let’s wrap up with these.

You look great in that dress!

Great idea!

That’s good thinking!

 

Hey, guys. Your pronunciation has improved a lot.

You’re showing good progress. Keep it up.

 

 

Typical Expressions in Action

You really impressed me today with your work. Keep it up!

You’ve gotten better at speaking in front of a group. You didn’t look nervous at all.

You great in glasses. Why don’t you wear them more often.

 

Hmm. You look great in glasses.

Hey, David. Is this sentence talking about me?

Oh, I certainly think so. I’ve never met anyone with as good fashion sense as you when it comes to glasses.

Oh, thank you.

So…

 

 

Bye.

20230907ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.  防災

Yes! 避難場所の確認 保存食のstock okay? 英語でも言えるように準備

Evacuate 避難する・させる e外へ という意味のパーツ vac 空 空にする

外に移動して・移動させて、その場所を空ける 

Evacuate + place その場所から避難する evacuate + person 人を避難させる

The announcement said that everyone should evacuate the area immediately.

発表によるとこの地域からすぐに全員が避難する必要がある

 

Shelter 避難()

We took shelter overnight in the local school.

私たちは地元の学校に一晩、避難しました take shelter

Give shelter 匿う 宿を提供する food, clothing and shelter 衣食住

 

Non-perishable 腐りにくい 保存の効く non 意味を逆にするパーツ perish 死ぬ・悪くなる able~が可能な 悪くなる可能性のない 腐らない 長期保存できる

Stock up on non-perishable food items like canned tuna. 保存食

ツナ缶などの保存の効く食品を蓄えておきましょう

 

Preparedness [pri:ˈperʌdnʌs] 準備 備え prepared p.p. 準備された ness 準備された状態 準備ができていることを表す 主に災害などに対して備えている状態を指す

Good disaster preparedness saves lives. 適切な災害対策が人命を救います



20230907
ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.  obのつく言葉

いろいろな意味があるが 今回は 何かの前に というnuanceを持つobの付く単語を4つご紹介

 

Obvious 明らかな 見え透いた

Ob 前に vious 道を意味する言葉に由来 自分の進む道の前に現れる ということから、目の前に見えてくる 明らかな というイメージ

これが悪いイメージで使われると、見え透いたという意味になる

It’s obvious that you need some time off work.

君が仕事を休む必要があるのは明らかです

 

Obstruct 妨害する 塞ぐ 前に立てる 邪魔になるようなものを作って妨害する

比較的硬い響きの単語で 

justice 正義 / view 視界 / law 法律 などと一緒に使うことが多い

Nothing will obstruct my path to success. 何も私の成功への道を妨げないだろう

 

Observation 観察 見解

Ob 前に  serve 見守る を意味する言葉に由来

Verb oberve 観察する の語尾に tion を付けると noun 

よく見て考えたことがもとになった気づき・見解

That’s an interesting observation. I’ve never thought of that.

それは興味深い見解だね。そんなことは今まで思いつかなかった

Make an observation / make observations は 観察する 見解を述べる という意味

 

Obscene 淫らな 下品な 節度を欠いた 

Is this movie okay really with kids?

I heard there’s a lot of obscene language in it.

この映画はほんとに子どもに見せていいの? 淫らな言葉が一杯だって 聞いたけど

Scene 不潔なものを意味する言葉に由来 下品なものが自分の前に置かれているというイメージ

Obscene 行き過ぎた という意味になることがある

Obscene profit 行き過ぎた利益



20230906
ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.  

パソコン周辺機器の意外な意味

パソコン関係で使う時の意味と 意外な意味 の両方をご紹介

 

Monitor 観察する 監視する モニター パソコンでは画面

People with diabetes have to monitor their blood sugar closely.

糖尿病の人は血糖値を細かく観察する必要がある

元々は 何々を気にかける という意味だった

1920’s に放送業界で 送信の品質をcheckする という意味で使われ始め、監視する・観察するという意味も生まれたとされている

 

Speaker 演説者・話し手 スピーカー

Before beginning her presentation, the speaker thanked the event organizers.

プレゼンを始める前に、演説者はイベントの主催者に感謝を述べた

Yes. Speak + er 演説者 話し手

 

Screen 選考する 選抜する スクリーン 画面

How does the university screen applicants?

その大学はどのように志願者を審査するのですか?

Screen 何かを守るために立つ障壁を意味する言葉に由来

まっすぐに立つ面 ということで 銀幕や画面の意味で使われるようになった

守る障壁が敵を退けて味方を通すイメージから、選抜するという意味でも使われる

 

Plug プラグ コンセント 盛んに宣伝する

At the end of the show, Powerko plugged her new album.

番組の最後にパワ子は自分の新しいアルバムを宣伝した

Plug 元々、木などでできた 線 詰め物 という 意味だった

また 番組に宣伝を差し込む ことから plugというようになったという説がある

 

 

Yes. He’s still a cub. So we put him in an enclosure for monitoring.

If we put the video feed online, and plug it in the media, he’s going to be a star. I know it.



20230905
ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.  お年寄り

 

Elderly 年配の 高齢の

Japan’s elderly population continues to grow.

日本の高齢者人口は増え続けています

年上の 年長者 Elder + ly adjective  the elderly 年配の人々 お年寄り

Oldより丁寧な響き 基本的に人に使う

 

Retired 引退した 退職した

How long have you been retired? 引退してどれくらいですか?

引退する 退職する Retire verb に d がついて adjective

Be retired  引退している 退職している もう仕事をしていない 現役ではない yes

 

Grandparent 祖父 祖母  性別は表さない

It still hasn’t set in that we’re grandparents.

私たちが祖父母だなんてまだ実感がない  set in 実感する

Grand 家系の話で使われると もう一つ関係が離れた 一等親離れた

 

Great 血縁に関して言うときは 曾

Great-grandfather  great-grandchild

I wish I could have met my great-grandmother before she died.

ひいおばあちゃんが亡くなるなくなる前に会えたらよかったな

Great-great-grandmother

 

 

Well. There’s no such thing as a retired AI robot. I heard that you’re a great grandmother now.

That’s the Vocab Rider signal, Hiyori! Off you go!



20230904
ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.  大きな会議

国際会議や議会などの文脈で使われる単語をご紹介

 

Take part 参加する 出場する 

take とる part 全体の一部 合わせると全体の一部をとる 会議などの一部となる 

参加する 

join participate   join よりも take part の方が積極的に参加するimageが強い

participate にはちょっと硬い響きがある

Representatives from 15 countries will take part in the conference.

その会議に15カ国の代表が参加する予定する

 

Withdraw 退く とりやめる

with 主に何々と共に という意味だが 何々から離れてという意味になることがある 

draw 引く という意味 合わせると 何々から引いて離れる→身を引く 退く

withdraw from something   something から退く

withdraw something        something を取りやめる

After a long discussions we decided to withdraw from the conference.

長い議論の末、私たちは会議から撤退することを決めました

 

Plenary 全員出席の

Did everyone taking part in the conference actually come to the plenary session? カンファレンスに参加した全員が実際に本会議に来ましたか?

Plenary session  plenary meeting 本会議 総会

Plenary powers 一切の権限 つまり 全権

 

Unanimously  満場一致で  

un  universeなどと同じパーツで「1つ」を意味している

anim の部分 は 意思 を意味する言葉に由来 合わせると 一つの意思の 一致した

最後に ly を付けると 満場一致の という意味の副詞になる

unanimous decision Boxing Still! 防衛 New! 新チャンピオン

The judges voted unanimously to award first prize to Sakurada Hiyori.

審査員は投票して満場一致で桜田ひよりを1等に選びました

20230904Monday  

 

Hey, everyone. This is秋乃 ろーざ.  

And I’m David Evans. Well, either way, you do a great job.

 

Lesson 101

 

Do knitting  collocation

I sell them online.   Online  出来事がどこで起こったのか説明する副詞

英語は配置の言葉

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

It’s been my hobby for many years.

Present perfect imageは今に迫ってくる

この文は 過去から現在まで、同じ状態が迫ってくることを表している

For は 範囲 を表すのが得意なpreposition

I made this cardigan that I’m wearing.

 

Typical Expressions 2023/09/04 月曜日 令和594

Well done!

PRACTICE

All right, everyone. It’s time for the PRACTICE. And today’s topic is super important. Being complimented, giving compliments is very important. And it feels good. So let’s PRACTICE these together.

You did a good job! You did a nice job! You did an amazing job! You did an awesome job!

You did it!  Right on!

Great. Let’s continue.

Way to go!  Way 道 go 進む どちらも 理想的な進むべき道を辿った 辿っている

Good going!

All right.

These next phrases I’d like you to be a little careful when and how you use them. These are frequently used for younger boys and girls, sometimes even pets.

All right. Let’s try them all.

Thatta boy. That a boy. Attaboy.

Thatta girl.   That a girl. Attagirl.

Okay. Let’s continue.

I’m proud of you. I couldn’t be more proud of you.

 

Excellent work, guys.

If you can master using these, I’ll be so proud of you.

Way to go!

 

Typical Expressions in Action

Well done! You’ve really improved over the last six months.

Way to go! Your score broke the school record!

I’m proud of you. You should be proud of yourself, too.

 

Hey, David. I’m so proud of you. You got used to this program so fast.

Oh, really?

うにゃー ほめられてもぜんぜんうれしくなくにぇーよ ← 聞き取れない

Sensei, I’m so proud of you.

Oh! I’m flattered.

You stopped eating ice cream every day.

 

 

Bye.

20230901Friday

Hey, everyone. 秋乃 ろーざ here.

Hi, everyone. It’s David Evans. 100!

 

Lesson 100

 

LISTENING CHALLENGE!

Rodger!

Okay, everyone. Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here’s the first question.

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Listen carefully.

Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here we go.

Q: What does Akari want?

A A new café latte.

B A concert ticket.

C A lucky charm.

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Here we go with the question.

You got it!

No problem! Here we go!

Okay. Here’s the question.

Okay. Here we go!

Okay. Question.

Yep! Here’s the question.

Okay. Here’s the question, guys.

Okay. Here we go!

Yeah. Okay.

Q: What does Akira want to do?

A He wants to go back to Earth.

B He wants

C He wants to eat more sushi.

Listen up.

Q: What is Mr. Morikawa’s hobby?

A Surprising people.

B Shopping.

C Knitting.

Listen carefully.

Q: Why does Renji’s father call him Cheetah?

A Because Renji loves cheetahs.

B Because Renji can run fast.

C Because everyone calls Renji that.

Here we go!

Listen up!

Concentrate hard!

Ready, steady, go!

 

Say it in English

 

Friend :

 

 

 :

 

Hey, David. Are you good at speaking in front of people?

Well, to be honest, I didn’t used to be. But I had to so many times that I got used to it.

Now I quite enjoy it.

Hmm Hm. How about you, Roza?

I don’t know about speaking in front of people. But I’m pretty good at speaking in front of Onishi sensei.

That takes courage on its own.

It does!

 

Bye.

20230831Thursday 

 

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ. Hey, David. Why does Onishi sensei call you cheetah?

I don’t know. Maybe ‘cause I run home after work so fast.

And I’m David Evans. All right everyone. 99! Almost there. Let’s have fun today.

 

Lesson 99

 

 

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

He’s the only one that calls me that now.

I can’t run as fast as I used to.

 

Typical Expressions

You can do it.

PRACTICE        

All right. It’s time for today’s PRACTICE. I know you can do it. Are you ready to go?

Well, we know you’ve got what it takes. So let’s get started.

All right. Let’s do PRACTICE.

I know you can do it. I know you can do it.
Great. Now, did you notice the tone of David’s voice? It had a very soft tone. So, try to replicate that when you PRACTICE. Let’s continue.

I know you’ll come out on top. I know you’ll do us all proud. I know you’ll do a fine job.

These next few sentences don’t use “I know.” So we’ll stress the verb phrase, which is the important part. Okay? Here we go!

You’ve got what it takes. You were born for this. You were made for this.

You’re cut out for this. You’re perfect for this.

 

Fantastic work, everyone.

I knew you come out on top. Great work!

 

Typical Expressions in Action

I know you can do it. Believe in yourself!

I know you’ll do a good job. I see how hard you’ve been practicing.

You’ve got what it takes. If anyone deserves to win, it’s you.

 

 

I know you’ll do a good job, sensei. I see how hard you’ve been practicing making cream puffs.

 

 

Bye.

20230830Wednesday

 

Tomorrow is another anniversary.

Hey, everyone. 秋乃 ろーざ here.

And I’m David Evans. Didn’t you know? It’s our 6 month, two week, one day and three hour anniversary.

Oh!

Wow! That’s amazing!

 

Lesson 98

 

Anyway それまでの文脈を全部帳消しにして新しい話を始めるときに使う

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

What a surprise!

How is your job going?

How’s it going?

 

Typical Expressions

I’m sure everything will be okay.

PRACTICE        

All right, everyone. It’s time for the PRACTICE.

Here we are practicing phrases that support the person you’re talking to. Sometimes it’s easy to sound dismissive of the person’s feelings. So I just want you to remember that here we are supporting.

Great point, Rosa. All right. Let’s get to PRACTICE,

Everything will work out. Everything will be okay.

Let’s continue.

It’s Okay. It’ll be fine. It はその場の状況を受けているYou’ll be all right. You’ll be fine.

Do you notice that tone in my voice how soft it feels? Try to imitate that when you PRACTICE too.

Tomorrow’s another day. It won’t be long.

This too shall pass. Shall 強い束縛 必ず~となるYou’ll get through this.

Get throughどこそこを通り抜ける

 

 

Wooh! Those are phrases for more serious topics, aren’t they?

They’re quite powerful. So be sure to memorize them.

 

Great work, everybody.

You got through it like a pro. Excellent!

 

Typical Expressions in Action

It’s okay. No one’s perfect.

I’m sure everything will be okay. For now, just try to get some rest.

Tomorrow’s another day. Maybe you’ll have better luck then.

 

 

Yarn.

 

 

Bye.

20230829Tuesday            

 

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ. Ready for today’s lesson?

And I’m David Evans. Let’s get ready to go!

 

 

Lesson 97

 

Hear 音が耳に入ってくる そういう方向性を持っている

Root おうえんする

You know, our textbook is surprisingly tasty these days. But please don’t eat it.

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

To be honest, I’m ready to go home. 英語を話すには語順理解が大切

I know it’s been hard. It has been  Present perfect そのイメージは 今に迫ってくる 

過去から現在に向けてたいへんだった イメージさえ掴めば 用語は重要ではない

 

Typical Expressions

Hang in there!

PRACTICE

Okay, guys. It’s time to PRACTICE. Here, I want you to imagine your friend running in a race. That’s the feeling that I want you to keep in mind as you PRACTICE.

Nice image, Rosa. These phrases all have a feeling of continuing to do something.

So, imagine the relay or the tug of war. When someone is in the middle of something, we use these phrases. Let’s PRACTICE. Master them and use them when you can. Here we to.

Stick with it! 困難な状況でも「離れず」耐えていけ

Let’s continue.

Stick to your guns! 銃を手放すな→自分の決めた主張・方針を曲げるな Stay the course!コースにとどまれ → 決めたことからそれるな 諦めるな Keep at it!

Great work so far. We use these the same way that you use 頑張れ in Japanese. So use the same emotion, okay? Let’s continue.

Give it all you’ve got! Give it your best shot!

Go, Hiroshi!  Do your best!

 

Well, I can see that you all gave your best shot. as you PRACTICED. Great work.

That’s right, everyone. Stay the course and keep at it.

 

Typical Expressions in Action

Hang in there! You’ll get the hang of your new job in no time.

Stick with it! No one learns a foreign language overnight.

Stick to your guns. If you want to be successful, then you have to keep trying.

 

Oh, hang in there, sensei. You can’t quit. Come on. Don’t give up. You can do it!

Yeah, no one loses weight overnight, you know!

Bye.

20230901ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.  備える

備えるに纏わる言葉をご紹介

Prepare 準備する 備える pre 「前に」を表すパーツpar備える を意味するLatin由来

There’s a big storm coming. We should prepare for the worst.

大きな嵐が来ています。最悪の事態に備えるべきです

Prepare a meal 食事を用意する 作る prepare for something ~に向けて備える

 

Stock up 蓄える 貯め込む  stock 仕入れる up 完全にちゃんと 

It’s a good idea to stock up on bottled water.

ボトル入の水を蓄えておくのはいい考えです

Stock up on something ~を買いだめする 貯め込む 

Prepare よりも もっと具体的なものを蓄えて備える場合に使う

 

Spare 予備() adjective / noun 

Do we have any spare batteries? 予備の電池はありますか?

Spare key/tire  spare time 予備の時間→空いている時間 

spare change 余った小銭

Can you spare a few minutes? verb時間やお金などを割く

ちょっと時間を割けますか?→少し時間をいただけますか?

 

In case ~した場合に備えて ~の場合は

Stock up on canned foods in case of an emergency.

緊急時に備えて缶詰を蓄えておきましょう

In case + sentence  In case of + noun

Just in case 万が一のため 念のため という決まり文句でよく使われる



20230831
ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.  甘い

Sweets以外の甘い単語をご紹介

 

Candy 飴 砂糖菓子

英語では 飴に限らず砂糖がベースとなったお菓子で個別包装されているものというimage 例えばチョコレートベースの棒状のお菓子もCandy barと言う

ただ、クッキーやケーキなど小麦粉を使ったお菓子は含まれない

My kids ate so much candy on Halloween that they felt sick the next morning.

子どもたちはHalloweenでお菓子を食べすぎて、翌朝気分が悪くなった

 

Sugary 砂糖がたくさん入って甘い 甘ったるい 

Voice や smile , words などと一緒に使うことがある

My doctor told me to stay away from sugary foods for a while.

医者は私にしばらく甘いものは避けるように言った

 

Milk verb 乳を搾る noun 牛乳

Milking a cow is harder than it seems.

牛の乳を搾るのは見るよりたいへんです

比喩的に お金や情報などの利益を得るために 搾り取る という意味もある

 

Icing アイシング

ケーキやクッキーの上に文字を書いたりする砂糖細工 Yes.

When I was a kid, I always licked the icing off my birthday cake first.

子どもの頃、誕生日ケーキのアイシングをいつも先に舐めていた

Icing on a cake ただでさえ美味しいケーキの上にさらにデコレーションのアイシングが載ってより美味しくなる さらなる喜びといったnuanceの表現

 

 

Hey, Hiyori. Would you like some strawberry candy?

And to put the icing on the cake, something everybody loves. And English pop quiz!



20230830
ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.  atとを使うフレーズ

Yes. At の基本イメージは 何々の所に 何々において 

今回は他の単語と組み合わせて使うフレーズ4つご紹介

 

At least 少なくとも せめて 

これ以上はしなくていいから 少なくともこれくらいはしてというnuanceで使う

least 最も少ないもの 最小 

at least 最も少ないレベルにおいては 少なくとも

I’ve been to Vocab Land at least 30 times.

Vocab Landには 少なくとも30回は行ったことがある

 

At all  no, not となどの否定する単語と一緒に使う場合を紹介

全く何々ない 少しも何々ない

I haven’t talked to Hitoshi at all since we graduated. 

卒業して以来、ヒトシと全く話していない ほんの少しも話していない

否定文に at all を付けると 否定する意味が強くなる

I’m not tired at al.  全く疲れていない

Thank yh0o for your help. Not at all.

Do you mind if I open the window? Not at all.

Good job!

 

At once と即座に 同時に

Once 一度 一回 at と合わせると 2つの意味が出てくる 同時に・一度に 即座に・すぐ

Kazuhiko, clean up this room at once. 和彦、この部屋をいますぐ片付けなさい

I wish I could be in 2 places at once. 同時に2つの場所にいられたらいいのになぁ

 

At first 最初は 初めのうちは

At firstを組み合わせると 初めにおいては

その後の状況と対比して 初めのうちはこうだった のように使うことが多い

At first, Jiro had trouble making friends at his new school.

当初、次郎は新しい友だちを作るのに苦労しました



20230829
ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. Wow!

何か驚いた時 や 嬉しい時 Wow! 気持ちが動く時の単語を4つご紹介

 

Wow! ワー 喜びや驚き 感動を表す言葉 あっと言わせる

信じられない驚きや称賛を表す単語 すごい驚いた時にも 嬉しくない驚きにも使える

Wow! That dog is huge! すごい あの犬でかい!

 

Remarkable 驚くべき 著しい

Remark verb 言う 述べる 昔は 注目する という意味も持っていた

Remark に ~に値するという パーツ able がついて 注目に値する 驚くべき という意味になった

Japanese art had a remarkable influence on Van Goah.

日本美術はゴッホに多大な影響を与えました

 

Feat 偉業 功績

スポーツなどの記録達成や英雄的な行為、特筆すべき建造物の完成などについて使われる

The Seikan Tunnel is a remarkable feat of engineering.

青函トンネルは工学技術の快挙です

It’s no small feat. それは決して小さな偉業ではない つまり 大したことだ の決まり文句

 

Pull off 困難なことを成功させる 見事に成し遂げる

I never thought we’d win the championship but we pulled it off.

優勝するとは夢にも思っていなかったけれど私たちは成し遂げたよ

Pull off の後に 達成したことを 置く

例文のように it などの代名詞になっている場合は pull と offの間に置く

 

 

Wow! Aha ha ha Amazing! Unbelievable!

Are you kidding? It was really remarkable! What a feat!



20230828
ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. 比較

比較にまつわる言葉を4pick up してご紹介

 

Comparison 比較 verb compare の noun

Com 一緒に par 同等な を意味するパーツ 

2つのものを同等なものとみなして、一緒に対戦させる というイメージ

Could I see a comparison of the two proposals?

2つの提案の比較を見てもいいですか?

In comparison / by comparison 比較して 比較すると

 

Relatively adverb 比較的 相対的に  verb relate 関係する 

adjective relative 相対的な noun relationship 関係 どれも関係に纏わる単語

Today’s quiz was relatively easy. 今日のクイズは比較的、簡単だった。

 

Than 何々よりも 何々に比べて Great!

基本的に comparative adjective adverbと一緒に使う

Thanの後には noun か sentenceが来る

It finally happened. My son is taller than me.

遂に来たか。息子は私より背が高いよ

 

Apples and oranges 比較できないこと  必ず 両方とも plural

Apples も oranges も果物という共通点はあるがそれ以外は全く異なるものなので、比較のしようがない 比較しても仕方がない Right!

This discussion is going nowhere. We’re just comparing apples and oranges.

この議論はどうにもならない。りんごとオレンジを比較しているようなものだ

20230828Monday  

 

Tomorrow is another birthday.

Hey, everyone. 秋乃 ろーざ here.

And I’m David Evans. Actually my birthday is this month.

Oh! Well. Happy birthday!

 

Hey, guys. Do you say, “two times” instead of “twice” ?

Yeah, either one is fine.

Yep. This works okay.

And actually when you say, “two times,” it puts a bigger emphasis on it.

SO, I tried two times already. It feels heavier.

 

Lesson 96

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

No, it’s fine. 濁りがない すっきり

How are you? I’m fine. 病気や心配事で濁ってはおらず、スッキリした状態

What does that mean?

会話は表現。表現を覚えることが何より大切

 

Typical Expressions

Cheer up! Up 上 という方向が 比喩的に「気分の良さ・楽しさ・幸せ」に繋がっている

PRACTICE

All right, everyone. It’s time for the PRACTICE. Are you ready to go?

Here we are practicing phrases that comfort people. What I want you to keep in mind while you practice is that 優しい気持ち. Keep that in mind. And let’s go!

That’s right. Let’s PRACTICE together. Here we go!

Brighten up! 明るくなる 元気を出して Take it easy. Just relax. Relax.

Let’s continue.

Be strong. Be brave. Don’t give up. Come on!

Doing great! Here are some more.

Don’t worry. Don’t lose heart. Don’t get discouraged. Don’t lose hope.

Don’t let it get to you. 誰々に影響を与える

Don’t be so hard on yourself. 圧力のon

 

Great job, everyone.

And if you’re having trouble, don’t lose hope. Don’t be so hard on yourself.

Just keep PRACTICING. You’ll get it!

 

Typical Expressions in Action

Cheer up. Third place is still a very strong performance. You should

Take it easy. One bad grade isn’t going to ruin your future.

Don’t worry. There’ll be another chance.

 

Cheer up, sensei. It’ll be okay.

Cheer up, sensei. There will be another machine.

 

 

Bye.

20230825Friday

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ. Ready for today’s review? Let’s go!

And I’m David Evans. Let’s enjoy today's Friday review.

 

Lesson 95

 

LISTENING CHALLENGE!

Rodger!

Okay, everyone. Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here’s the first question.

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Listen carefully.

Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here we go.

Q: Which of the following is true?

A Roxy and Dad will order a pizza.

B Roxy’s grandparents will come over for dinner tonight.

C Dad wants to be a chef of Japanese cuisine.

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Here we go with the question.

You got it!

No problem! Here we go!

Okay. Here’s the question.

Okay. Here we go!

Okay. Question.

Yep! Here’s the question.

Okay. Here’s the question, guys.

Okay. Here we go!

Okay.

Q: What is Adam doing?

A He’s making ramen.

B He’s on the way to arrival area.

C He’s checking the sound on his car stereo.

Listen up.

Q: What does Zaytox want to do?

A He wants to go to America.

B He wants to bring some friends from his planet.

C He wants to meet new people.

Listen carefully.

Q: What was the problem?

A Jeannie couldn’t come with the man.

B The man didn’t understand what was for sale.

C The man didn’t have money with him.

Here we go!

Listen up!

Concentrate hard!

Ready, steady, go!

 

Say it in English

 

Friend :

 

 

 :

 

Hey guys. Do you like unagi, fresh water eel?

Wohhh! Yeah! I’m a big fan personally. How about you, Roza?

Wohhh!

 

 

 

 

Bye.

20230824Thursday 

 

Hey, everyone. 秋乃 ろーざ here.

And I’m David Evans. Old jokes aside. Let’s get started, okay?

 

have fun today! Okay!

 

Lesson 94

 

You can’t just pick roses from someone’s garden without asking! 禁止の意味で使われている

For sale 売りに出されて という意味の決まり文句

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

My girlfriend Jeannie loves roses. 説明ルール : 説明は後ろに置く 

後ろに並べるだけで前の表現の説明になる 英語はとっても単純にできている

There’s a sign here that says “For Sale.”

There + be verb は いる・ある という日本語訳を知っているだけでは上手に使えない

このphraseは初めて登場する事物を話題に「引っ張り込む」ときに使う

 

Typical Expressions

What are you doing?

PRACTICE        

All right, everyone. It’s time for the PRACTICE.

Now, today’s lesson has lots of phrases that can sound confrontational or can be used normally.

Also many of these phrases mean the same thing. So, you can wonder which should I choose.

My advice is to try them all and find one that feels like you. All right? So, let’s PRACTICE several together and see which you like best.

All right. Let’s begin.
Here we go.

What’s wrong? What’s the matter? What happened? What’s going on?

Okay. These next few examples are a little bit stronger. Let’s try them together.

What’s gotten into you? What has gotten into you? What has possessed you?

And here’s a few more.

Is something wrong? Is something the matter? Did something happen?

 

All right, everyone. Good job with these.

Great job practicing.

 

Typical Expressions in Action

What’s the matter? Is there anything I can do?

What are you doing? That’s the VIP lounge. You can’t go in there.

What’s gotten into you? You normally never make rookie mistakes like that?

 

 

Hey, Roza. What’s gotten into you? You are so kind to me today.

Oh, well. I’m just practicing.

Practicing to be kind, right?

Right!

What goes around comes around.

Okay.

 

 

 

 

Bye.

20230823Wednesday

 

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ. Ready for another fantastic lesson?

And I’m David Evans. You’ll never be disappointed listening to us.

 

Lesson 93

Rush over 急いでやってくる

Laboratory 研究所 実験室

What’s the shorter version of this word?

Lab.

Not labo.

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

Am I glad to see you again!

You didn’t have to rush over.

Must 高い圧力を表す

Have to 高い必要性を表す need toと同系列の意味合い

 

Typical Expressions

What’s happening?

PRACTICE        

All right, everyone. It’s time for the PRACTICE. Today’s phrases are all set phrases.

They’re easy to remember and easy to use. However, please be careful about your intonation.

The line between confusion and anger is very thin here. So be sure to choose which one you need.

Keep that in mind when you do choose to use them in a conversation.

All right. Let’s take it slow and PRACTICE together.

What’s going on? What’s going on? What’s the matter. What’s the matter.

Go on 続く・起こる 事態が発生し、続いていることを意味している

Let’s continue.

What’s this? What’s this all about?

And a few more. Did I miss something? Did I miss something?

What did I miss? What did I miss?

What am I missing here? What am I missing here?

 

Great job, everyone.

Just for fun when you’re practicing. Give it a try. The confused version vs the angry version. You might use both someday. Great work, guys.

 

Typical Expressions in Action

What’s going on? We’re leaving in ten minutes, and you’re still in your pajamas.

What’s the matter? You said you’d be here an hour ago. We’re all waiting for you.

Did I miss something? Why are you crying?

 

Hey, Roza. Did I miss something? Why are you crying?

I haven’t eaten uni in so long.

Would you feel better if I took you to get some sushi?

Oh! That’s a good idea.

It’s on Onishi sensei.

 

 

Bye.

20230822Tuesday            

 

Hey, everyone. 秋乃 ろーざ here.

And I’m David Evans.

 

Lesson 92

電話をかけているその状況を受けて It と言っている

It’s Mom.

Fine 濁りがない すっきりした というnuanceの単語 問題はなかった

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

We just went through immigration and are waiting for our suitcases.

For 向かって 向かって から 求めて のnuanceが生まれ

Wait for では 誰か・何かを求めて待つ という使い方に繋がる

I will pick you up at the arrival area in about ten minutes. 到着ロビー

In about ten minutes の in 未来の文脈で使われるin は「~後」を表す

About の表す位置関係は ~の周り そこから 「約・およそ」が生まれる

 

Typical Expressions

How does that sound?

PRACTICE        

Okay everyone. It’s time to PRACTICE.

I wanna say that it’s important to add these little confirmation questions after you mention your plans. To help include the other person in the conversation. So, let’s keep that in mind as we PRACTICE.

All right, everyone. Let’s get to it.

I’ll meet you at the station at 9:30. Is that okay with you?

I’ll meet you at the station at 9:30. Will that okay for you?

I’ll meet you at the station at 9:30. Does that work for you?

I’ll meet you at the station at 9:30. Is that convenient for you?

Great. Let’s try a few more.

We’re planning to have dinner about seven. What do you say?

We’re planning to have dinner about seven. What do you think?

Okay. And let’s try a few more.

I’ll wait for you in the lobby. Does that sound good?

I’ll wait for you in the lobby. That work?

I’ll wait for you in the lobby. Does that work okay?

I’ll wait for you in the lobby. Will that do?

 

Fantastic work, everyone.

Really good job!

 

Typical Expressions in Action

The plan is to leave the hotel at 10 a.m. Is that okay with you?

I’ll get changed and meet you outside in ten minutes. What do you say?

First we’ll visit Toji Temple, then go to Byodoin Temple. How does that sound?

 

 

Hey, David. The plan is I eat and you pay. How does that sound?

Oh, sounds… goo… Wait, wait, wait a minute. That sounds like what… I say to you.

You know guys, that’s not really fair either way. You know, the only fair thing here is I eat and you guys pay.

 

 

Bye.

20230825ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. 分ける

食べるものに限らず「分ける」に纏わる単語をご紹介

Split 分ける分割する パッパッと、綺麗に分けるイメージ

Let’s split the bill. 割り勘にしよう

お勘定綺麗に等分に分ける Yes!

I need to split. 早く行かなくちゃ=その場と自分を分ける必要がある

 

Evenly adverb均等に 平等に

even adjective コアイメージ 平らな ムラがなく均一なイメージから

The fairest way is to split the chicken nuggets evenly. 

最も公平な方法はチキンナゲットを平等に分けることだ

Perfect!

 

Share 共有する 分け合う

Do you want to share this pizza with me? このピザ私と一緒に食べる?

Share + something + with + somebody 何々を誰々と何々を共有する

食べ物の場合、一緒に食べる

 

Respective それぞれの 各自の

Lennon and McCartney wrote songs about their respective childhood memories. それぞれの子供時代の思い出について曲を作りました

 

Respect 尊敬 That’s right!

Respectには配慮するという意味もある あらゆるものを配慮した それぞれを尊重した というイメージでadjective respective は それぞれの各自のという意味

Yes! Each の後ろには singular  respective の後ろには plural

Respectiveは固いイメージの言葉



20230824
ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. ゆっくりした変化

徐々に変化することを表現する単語をご紹介

 

Shift 変化 移行 変わる 変える

I’ve noticed a shift in my husband’s behavior lately.

最近、夫の行動の変化に気がついた

A(The) shift in … 何々の変化 必ずしも悪いことには限らない

Change と同じように使うことも多いが

Shift スケールの大きなものが少しずつ変化する というimageがある

 

Gradual 段階的な ゆるやかな

grad 「段」を意味する言葉に由来 仲間の単語 grade 階級gradient 勾配 Right.

Don’t expect your English to improve overnight. Progress is always gradual.

一晩で英語力が向上するとは思わないでください。上達は常に緩やかなものです

 

Erosion 侵食 衰えること  

波や風が少しずつ地面を削っていくこと  Yes.  そういう地質学の分野で使われる他 

比喩的に 長い時間をかけて弱くなったり低下したりすることについても使われる

This rock formation is the product of centuries of erosion.

この岩の層は何世紀にも渡る侵食の産物です

 

Unravel 解ける 解く ほどける ほどく

unは意味を反対にすることが多いが、

ここでは 強調するパーツで 「完全に」 という イメージ 

ravel 解れる 解す ほぐれる ほぐす

Ravel より unravel の方をよく使う

Oh, no! My favorite sweater is starting to unravel.

うそー。お気に入りのセーターが解れ始めている

 

I totally know what you mean. I’ve been making a gradual shift too.

No, no! My favorite ramen flavor is changing.

I’m changing from tonkotsu to miso.



20230823
ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. 意見 その2

前回 (20230809) view / divided / seem / voice

今回さらに4つの単語をご紹介

 

Personally 個人的に 自分自身で 直々に

Personally I like his first movie more than any of his other work.

個人的には、彼の他のどの作品よりも最初の映画が一番好きです

Person noun 人 Personal adjective  personally adverb

それぞれの人というnuanceが強くなって 意味は 個人的に となる

I thanked the instructor personally. 講師に自分自身で直接お礼を言った

 

Take noun 個人的な見解 見方 

takeのコアイメージ 自分のところに取り組む そこから 受け止める 解釈する という意味も出てきて、nounとしても使われるようになったとされている

hot take じっくり考えずに注目を集めようとする挑発的な意見 というnuance

Let me give you my hot take on the future of kabuki.

歌舞伎に未来に関する私の思い切った意見を言わせてもらおう

 

Opinionated 自己主張の強い 強情な  opinion 意見 ate verbにするパーツ

Opinionate の p.p. の形

強い意見を持っていて曲げない 自己主張の強い という意味で使われる

ごく稀に、強い信念を持つ のような plusの意味で使うこともあるがほとんどは否定的なnuance

Mike is too opinionated to listen to anyone else’s take.

Mikeは自己主張が強すぎで他人の意見を聞くことができない

 

Sway 影響を与える 左右する 

基本イメージ は 揺れる 揺らす  

opinionなどと一緒に使うと 意見や考えを左右するという意味になる

意見が分かれている場合に どちらかにする という文脈では swayを使うのがピッタリ

The media has the power to sway public opinion.

メディアには世論を左右する力がある



20230822
ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. 本物 偽物

本物・偽物を表現する単語を4つご紹介

 

Copy verb 真似する複製する 真似る 盗作する noun

My sister copies everything I do. 妹は私のすることすべてを真似する

 

Fake noun 偽物 adjective 偽りの verb 偽造する フリをする

Experts found that the painting was actually a fake.

専門家は絵が実際は偽物であることを明らかにした

Fake news 偽物のニュース

 

Authentic 本物の 本場の

Is this Picasso paining authentic? このピカソの絵は本物ですか?

Aut 自らを意味するパーツ hent 物事を実行するものを表す言葉に由来

ic 形容詞にするパーツ 合わせると 自らが行為者の つまり 自分で作った・本物の

 

distinguish 見分ける 区別する 特徴を示す

How do antique dealers distinguish between fake items and authentic items?

骨董屋さんはどうやって偽物と本物を見分けるの?

distinguish between A and B   ABを見分ける

distinguish A from B       ABと区別する

 

 

Don’t let her fool, you team! She’s a fake. Nah! The real Hiyorina has a much nicer sounding voice. Yours isn’t authentic! I’m going home.



20230821
ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. カタカナ語と意味が違う単語

日本語とは意味が異なる英単語を4つご紹介

 

Pierce verb 穴を開ける 刺す  noun のピアスの意味はない

Mom, when can I get my ears pierced?

お母さん、いつ耳にピアスの穴を開けてもいいの?

Earring ピアス・イアリング

I pierced a new hole in my belt. ベルトに新しい穴を開けた

 

Juice noun 果物・野菜・肉などの汁 verb 果汁などを絞る 

基本的には果汁100%のジュースしかjuiceと呼ばない

The hotel in California had a great juice bar.

カリフォルニアのホテルにはすごくいいジュースバーがあった

清涼飲料水全般を指す語 drink / soft drink       

 

Cloak noun マント 覆い隠すもの 基本的な意味は マントなどの上着のこと

上着を預ける所 cloak room / coat room

They left under the cloak of darkness. 彼らは闇に紛れて去って行った

 

Cunning adjective 狡い 悪賢い noun 狡さ

The animal world is full of clever, cunning creatures.

動物の世界には賢くて狡い生き物が一杯います

カンニングをする Cheat  カンニング cheating

20230821Monday  

 

Hey, everyone. 秋乃 ろーざ here.

And I’m David Evans. Let’s get ready to go!

 

Lesson 91

                        

Have to do with ~と関係がある

Would    Japanese cookingを学んだとしたら 仮定 だとしたら~だろう

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

Mom wants to keep the kitchen clean.

You already know how to cook.

 

Typical Expressions

What do you think of me taking a cooking class.

PRACTICE

Okay guys. It’s time to PRACTICE.

Here we go.

With these sentences, we have two parts. One, this is my plan. This is my idea. And the second, double check question.

Now a few times in the past, you’ve heard David mention that you should try to remember certain phrases as blocks, as chunks, okay?

Here’s our first. I’m going to invest in some cryptocurrency. What do you think? I’m going to invest in some cryptocurrency. What do you think?

Great. Let’s continue.

I’m going to complain to the manager. Do you think I’m overreacting?

I’m going to complain to the manager. Do you think I’m going too far?

I’m going to complain to the manager. Do you think that’s justified?

Here’s our next one.

I’m going to ask for some time off. Do you think it’s all right to do it? I’m going to ask for some time off. Do you think it’s all right to do it?

And our last example.

I’m going to dye my hair pink. What would you say if I did that?

I’m going to dye my hair pink. What would you say if I did that?

 

Great work, everyone.

Our listeners did a fantastic job today as usual.

 

 

Typical Expressions in Action

I’m going to leave my car here overnight. Do you think it’s all right to do it?

I’m going to throw away my son’s video games. Do you think I’m going too far?

What do you think of me going back to school? I want to get a master’s degree.

 

Hey guys. I’m going to play my son’s video games. Do you think I’m going too far?

Ah, that should be fine. Just don’t overwrite his save files.

 

 

 

Bye.

2023081118Friday

このブログを訪れてくださっている方は、ほんとうに英語レベルの高い方ばかりです。
実際にお会いしたこともある方もいらっしゃいます。
ほんとうに素晴らしい方たちばかりで、恐縮するばかりです。

ディクテーションはとても効果的な英語習得法であるように思います。
ただ、ボクの反省点としては、ディクテーションをしてやりっぱなしにしていることです。
音読・暗唱・さらにはたまには紙に自分の手を使って「書いてみる」ことをしたらいいのですが…。
もちろん、そういうことをきちんと続けていらっしゃる方もいます。
すごいなぁ、と思います。

自分にとってよかったこと
少しは、表に出ていくようになって、いろんな出会いも増えました。
5年前にすぐ近くの教員住宅にアメリカ人のALTが引っ越してきました。
最近、ALTの仕事を終了した彼は今、ボクの仕事場のすぐ目の前で暮らしています。
すごいことです。


Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ. Welcome to Friday’s review.

And I’m David Evans. Let’s get to the weekend review now.

 

Lesson 90

 

LISTENING CHALLENGE!

Rodger!

Okay, everyone. Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here’s the first question.

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Listen carefully.

Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here we go.

Okay, guys. Question.

Q: Which piece of advice did Bob give Sally?

A Mix more colors.

B Use lighter colors first.

C Use oil paints.

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Here we go with the question.

You got it!

No problem! Here we go!

Okay. Here’s the question.

Okay. Here we go!

Okay. Question.

Yep! Here’s the question.

Okay. Here’s the question, guys.

Okay. Here we go!

Yeah. Okay.

  On it.

Q: What did the two people receive?

A Flight tickets.

B A hotel coupon.

C A picture of the Loch Ness monster.

Listen up.

Q: Which of the following is true?

A Jeremy cholesterol levels are okay.

B Jeremy needs to increase his calory intake.

C Jeremy likes fish and chips.

Listen carefully.

Q: What does the man want advice about?

A Choosing a new major.

B What he wants to be in the future.

C Weather to take an online survey.

Here we go!

Listen up!

Concentrate hard!

Ready, steady, go!

 

Say it in English

 

Friend :

 

 

 

 :

 

 

Dreams for the future? What are your plans for after retirement?

I’m afraid I don’t have a future, you know. But after retirement, I’d like to be a fisherman.

Hmm.

How about you, Roza?

Well, I would like to keep bees.

Hmm. How about you, David?

Ah, I’m not quite sure yet. It’s quite a long ways away. But fishing sounds nice. And honeybees sound great too. Give a lot of great ideas.

 

Bye.

2023081017Thursday 

 

Hey, everyone. 秋乃 ろーざ here.

And I’m David Evans. It’s nice to finally get to work with someone in the same profession as me.

 

Lesson 89

 

Not at all どういたしまして

Advice uncountable noun

Yet 未完の意味 まだだよ

To get started 初めに 最初に まとめて覚える

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

Thank you for making time for me today.

I’d like you to take this online survey.

 

Typical Expressions

What’s your goal? 目標 単純な文だが反射的に出てくるかどうか

PRACTICE        

Okay, everyone. It’s time for the PRACTICE. Now for these, we have some very frequently used questions. What do you want to be? The question is should l say this clearly or can I blend and shorten the sounds. The key to this answer is who is speaking. This is a guidance counselor. So they’re not going to use the casual, fast, blending sound. So when we PRACTICE today, instead of “Whatdaya you wann be?”, let’s PRACTICE a nice, formal pronunciation “What do you want to be?” Okay?

Here we go.

What do you want to be? What do you want to become?

What are you going to be? What are you going to become?

Let’s continue.

What’s your vision for yourself?

What do you see yourself doing in the future?

Great work so far. Here are some more.

Who do you want to be like?

Whose success could you model yourself after?

Whose success could you pattern yourself after?

Who is someone that does what you want to do?

 

Well guys. You did so great that I can see you all becoming fluent English speakers in the future.

Great work, everyone.

 

Typical Expressions in Action

What do you want to be? Is there a job that interests you?

What’s your goal? Let’s start there and think about what you can do now.

Who do you want to be like? Many people pattern themselves after successful people?

 

Hey guys. What was your major in college?

I majored in psychology with the minor in business administration.

I majored in bigwestology.


Bye.

2023080916Wednesday

 

Hey, everyone. 秋乃 ろーざ here. Sensei, you need to eat healthier food.

I know.

And I’m David Evans. Just thinking about my health check makes my blood pressure spike.

 

Lesson 88

 

健康診断 health check 

程度を尋ねている How   前回 last time  ある種の魚 certain kind of fish

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

How was your health check today?

That’s what the doctor said.

I’m not a big fan of fish, except for fish and chips.

That’s not going to work. このフレーズのイメージは「流れの中」ここでは現在の原因が意識され、to 以下の未来に向けて「進みつつある」を述べている

「フィッシュ・アンド・チップス以外は魚があまり好きではない」が「うまくいかない」に当然至る、と言っている

 

Typical Expressions

What do you recommend?

PRACTICE        

All right, everyone. It’s time for the PRACTICE.

Today’s phrases use lots of chunks. Can you recommend a good. Just think of it as one unit. Ah, remember it together so you can bring it out and use it easily. Okay?

Great advice, David!

All right, everyone. Here we go.

Can you recommend a good hair salon? Can you recommend a good place for lunch?

Can you recommend a good brand?

Let’s continue.

Do you have any suggestions? suggestionこうしたらいいんじゃないかな という気軽な提案 any 何でもいいんですよ、教えてくださいね といったnuanceを付け加えている

Woo! This next one is good for people who are starting in at a new job. Let’s try this together.

I’m new to this job. Any useful tips? I’m new to this job. Got any great tips?

I’m new to this job. Any suggestions? I’m new to this job. Any recommendations?

Okay. And let’s go through a last few.

Any ideas come to mind?

Is there anything worth trying? Anyworth + verb ing …する価値があるものは何か

Is there anyone worth asking?

Is there any place worth going?

 

Great job, everyone.

You were excellent!

 

 

Typical Expressions in Action

Can you recommend a dentist nearby? My tooth is killing me.

I’m looking for a new monitor. Do you have any suggestions?

We need to decide a theme for next month’s meeting. Any suggestions?

 

Hey, guys. I’m on a diet. What do you recommend I eat?

Ah, I heard bananas were a thing once. Or, and the natto diet was popular for a while.

Have you tried that?

Hmm. No, not yet.

Sensei, I have the perfect idea.

What’s that?

You should eat a bunch of moyashi.

Oh, thank you. I’ll do that.

  

Bye.

2023080815Tuesday     

 

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ.

David. An envelope came from Onishi sensei, today.

It’s addressed to both of us.

Let’s put it in the drawer.

Okay, good idea.

You don’t read that?

I’m David Evans.

 

Lesson 87

 

No, it’ll be my first time. 未来の状況にちょっと目をやっている軽いwill

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

I’ll let you open it.  youopen it することを let 許す=させてあげる

I’ve been waiting for this.

今に迫ってくる をイメージとする present perfect と 生き生きとした行為を描写する progressive の hybrid 過去から現在に向けて「ずっと~している」状態を表している

 

Typical Expressions

Have you ever been toa wedding in a foreign country?

Ever=at any time いつのことでもいいのですが…

PRACTICE        

Okay, guys. It’s time to PRACTICE.

Now, “have you ever” can be said clearly and distinctly but many people shorten these two : have-you-ever. At first, we’ll speak slowly and clearly and gradually speed up as we go. Sounds good? Let’s try.

Have you ever met her? Have you ever eaten there? Have you ever tried multivitamins?

Have you ever played golf?

Do you see how by the end “have you ever” becomes “have-you-ever” ?

Okay, let’s try some “have you … before” chunks.

Have you met her before? Have you eaten there before? Have you tried multivitamins before?

Have you played golf before?

Great

Now, we don’t always speak so formally. Sometimes we drop words when we use more casual phrasing. So, let’s try one of those together with the calling response.

Ever been there? – No. Never been there.

Let’s go again. Ever been there? – No. Never been there.

 

All right, everyone. Great job with those chunks. Do you feel better with them?

Fantastic work, guys.

 

 

Typical Expressions in Action

Have you ever been to Kokedera? You need a reservation, but it’s worth the trouble.

Have you ever seen yabusame? It’s breathtaking.

Have you gone snorkeling before? You can do it even if you’re not a strong swimmer.

 

 

Sensei. Have you ever been to Kokedera?

No, I’ve never been there.

It’s definitely worth going. But you have to be careful.

Why’s that?

 

Bye.

20230811ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.  

 

確認に関する言葉をご紹介

Confirmation 確認 noun confirm verb

Con 強調するパーツ firm強固にするという意味 

確固たるものにする確かなものにする 証拠などを用いたしっかりとした確認

Check ミスがないか確かめる 普通の確認

You’ll receive a confirmation email after you place your order.

ご注文後、確認メールが届きます

 

Go over 入念に調べる 見直す over 全部を隅々までといったイメージ

最初から最後まで隅々まで見ながら行く → checkより注意深く確認するというnuance

Remember to go over your answers again before you turn in your test.

解答用紙を提出する前にもう一度答えを見直すのを忘れないでね

 

Make sure 確かめる 確実に~する 確かな状態にする Correct!

Make sure to read the confirmation screen before you click your purchase.

「購入」をクリックする前に確認画面をかならずお読みください

Make sure + to infinitive   make sure + that sentence

 

Unidentified 未確認の 身元不明の

意味を逆にするパーツ un + verb identify 特定する identified passive

→特定されていない 未確認の Unidentified Flying Object 未確認飛行物体

Yes!

An unidentified female was seen stealing the necklace.

正体不明の女性がネックレスを盗んでいるのが目撃された



20230810
ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.  間違い

間違いに纏わる単語をご紹介

 

Mistake 間違い ミス 誤解する

Before you turn in your homework, check for spelling mistakes.

宿題を提出する前にスペルミスがないか確認してください

Miss 寂しく思う 逃す  ミスをする make mistakes / a mistake

 

Wrong 間違った 違う 不適切な

Wrong のイメージは間違っている、合っていない 文脈によって 違う・悪い・相応しくない と訳すことができる

I brought the wrong textbook to class today.

今日、違う教科書を授業に持って来ちゃった

 

Accidentally うっかりと 間違って

Uh-oh, I accidentally I texted “I love you.” to the wrong person.

やばい。違う人に「愛している」というメッセージをうっかり送っちゃった

Yes. Accident の基本的なイメージは 意図しなかったこと そこから 事故や偶然の出来事 という意味で使われる 

その adverb  accidentally 意図せずに うっかりと 間違って

 

Without doubt 間違いなく 疑いなく

This is without doubt the best apple pie I have ever had.

これは間違いなく今まで食べた中で最高のアップルパイです

without ~なしに doubt 疑い つまり 疑うことなく確実に without a doubt

 

 

Oh, shoot(shit)! I was in such a rush today that I accidentally wore my sandals. Ah! What an embarrassing mistake! Wow! Never mind. That’s more embarrassing!



20230809
ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.  意見

意見に纏わる単語をご紹介

 

View 意見 見解 見方 Yes. 景色・視界 ~に対する見方・考え方 そのnuanceから意見と意味でも使われる opinion  Right! この2つは同じように使われることも多いが、

Opinion 評価・判定といった意味合いがあるのに対して、

View はあくまで個人的な意見・ものの見方

In my view, people spend too much money on fashion.

私の見解では、人々はファッションにお金を使い過ぎている

 

Divided 分かれて 割れて 分けるという意味のverb divide の p.p.

Adjective として nounと一緒に使うことも多い

Divided opinion 分断された意見 / divided government 分裂した政府

/ divided country 分断された国

In the U.S., views on gun control are divided.

アメリカでは銃規制に関する意見は割れています

 

Seem 何々のように思われる・見える

Today’s meeting seemed pointless to me.

今日の会議は私には無意味に思えました

Seem の後にはadjectiveが来ることが多い

You seem happy, Max. Okay! Perfect! 一つの感覚に頼ることなく全体的に、総合的に何々のように思える、というnuance

You look happy, Max. 実際に目で見て何々のようだ

 

Voice 言い表す 表現する noun 声 

verb 声に出してはっきり言う→言葉で表す・表明する

あまり軽い発言などには使わず、opinion, view 意見 concern 懸念 feeling 気持ち など心の奥から来たものについて使う

Feel free to voice any concerns you have.

気になることは遠慮なく仰ってください




20230808
ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.  ruptが付く単語

Rupt 壊れる・破る を意味する Latin 由来

 

Interrupt 割り込む 中断させる 言葉を遮る

I’m sorry to interrupt. You have a phone call, Mr. Arnold.

お邪魔してすみません。アーノルドさん、お電話です

Inter 何々の間という意味のパーツ rupt 破る

合わせると 続いている間のものを破る→中断させる ということ Right!

 

Disruption 無秩序を起こす行為 混乱 崩壊

I heard you caused a disruption in class today, Kevin.

今日、授業で混乱を引き起こしたんだってね、Kevin

Dis バラバラに という意味のパーツ rupt 壊れる・破る tion nounにするパーツ

合わせると、バラバラに壊れること イメージとしては、望ましくない分裂・崩壊・混乱といった感じ  a disruption in 何々 何々での混乱 という形でよく使われる

 

Abrupt 突然の 無愛想な

After our romance came to an abrupt end, I felt completely lost.

私たちの恋愛関係が突然終わった後、僕は途方に暮れた

Ab 離れて を意味するパーツ rupt 破る

合わせると 破れて離れる 何か連続していたものがポキっと折れるようなイメージから、突然のというnuanceが出てきた

無愛想な 主に人の話し方について 会話を展開させずに一言で済ませるようなそっけない感じを表している

 

Bankrupt 破産した 破産させる

You won the lottery but then went bankrupt. How?

あなたは宝くじに当たったのに、破産したの? どうして?

Bank 銀行・金貸し rupt 壊れる 合わせると 金貸しが失敗する つまり破産



20230807
ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. 気候

気候に関する単語をご紹介

Climate 気候 風土 情勢

Climate change is an issue that goes beyond national borders.

気候変動は国境を超える問題です

Cli 「傾く」を意味する言葉に由来 赤道から北極・南極に向かって地面が傾くにつれて、気候や温度が変わることから、気候という意味が出てきたとされている

ある組織や地域・社会の空気感というイメージで情勢・風潮という意味で使われることもある

 

Impact 影響(を与える)

Many things in modern society impact the climate in some way.

現代社会の多くのものが何らかの形で気候に影響を与えています

noun: have an impact on something = verb : impact something

 

Drought 旱魃 長引く不足

As a drought continues, the city is restricting water usage.

旱魃が続く中、市は水の使用を制限しています。

長期に亘る雨不足・日照り→旱魃

そのイメージから比喩的に 長期に亘る不足・不調という意味でも使われる

 

Confront 直面する・大胆に立ち向かう

We need to confront the crisis of climate change.

私たちは、気候変動の危機に立ち向かわなければならない

Con 一緒に という意味のパーツ

Front  Latin で「額」を意味する言葉

額と額を合わせる→直面する・立ち向かう

主に危険や困難などに直面して何らかの対処をしなければならないというnuanceで使われることが多い

 

I’d cancel those plans, Hiyori. Climate change is making the weather more and more unpredictable. I don’t think that’s going to have any impact.

No way! It stopped raining!

2023080714Monday

 

Hey, everyone. 秋乃 ろーざ here.

And I’m David Evans.

 

Lesson 86

 

何かの進捗状態を訊ねる定番表現 How is something coming along?

何々することが必要 これから何々することが必要であるため 矢印のイメージを持つto infinitive と 相性がいい need to

逆のこと opposite

Get the hang of 何々のコツを掴む

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

It’s best to start with lighter colors first.

That’s what you do when you use oil paints.

Wh節 疑問形を伴わない文の部品 あなたが何をするのか=あなたがすること 両用の形

 

 

Typical Expressions

Am I on the right track?  Track 道・軌道

PRACTICE

Okay, everyone. It’s time for the PRACTICE part of today’s lesson. Are ready to go?

Here I want you to notice which words are emphasized. These are the important words in the sentence, okay? Keep that in mind as you practice.

All right. Listen closely and repeat after us.

I entered my account number here. Is that correct? Let’s try one more time.

I entered my account number here. Is that correct?

Okay, next one.

I tried a new hairstyle. What do you think? 意見を引き出す時に出てきた万能表現

Do you hear how I emphasized “think” ? That’s the important word for me here so.

Let’s try one more time. I tried a new hairstyle. What do you think?

I think it’s lovely.

Thank you.

All right. Let’s continue.

Are we on the same page? 同じページを開いている→同じ考え・認識にある

Now let’s try that with “wavelength” instead.

Are we on the same wavelength? 同じ波長にいる

And one last example.

Are you comfortable with that? Let’s do it one more time. Are you comfortable with that?

 

Excellent work, everyone.

Roza, I think everyone did a great job today. Are we on the same page?

We are indeed.

All right. Great job, everyone.

 

 

Typical Expressions in Action

Take a look at my essay. Am I on the right track?

I feel there’s been a misunderstanding. Are we on the same page?

Our plan requires an increased budget. Are you comfortable with that?

 

 

Hey, guys. Are we on the same page?

Well, I’m on page 35.

Page? You guys have pages?

 

Bye.

20230804Friday

Hello, everyone. Welcome to our lesson. This is 秋乃 ろーざ. It’s Friday.

And I’m David Evans. Let’s enjoy this week’s Friday review.

 

Lesson 85

 

LISTENING CHALLENGE!

Rodger!

Okay, everyone. Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here’s the first question.

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Listen carefully.

Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here we go.

Q: What does the woman need to take a bath?

A A special sweet.

B A bathing suit.

C A hotel coupon

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Here we go with the question.

You got it!

No problem! Here we go!

Okay. Here’s the question.

Okay. Here we go!

Okay. Question.

Yep! Here’s the question.

Okay. Here’s the question, guys.

Okay. Here we go!

Yeah. Okay.

Q: What kind of songs did the woman listen to?

A Songs about night owls.

B Old disco songs

C The songs Bill wrote.

Listen up.

Q: Which of the following is true?

A Kelly wants to go back to Japan.

B A new show will start.

C Barry is the first guest on Kelly’s show

Listen carefully.

Q: Who is Rintaro?

A A new worker in the marketing department

B A professional baseball player.

C A friend of Shohei.

Here we go!

Listen up!

Concentrate hard!

Ready, steady, go!

 

Say it in English

 

Friend :

 

 

 :

 

Hey, guys. Have you ever been to a wedding in a foreign country?

I’ve only been to weddings in America and Japan.

Ah huh. How about you, Roza?

Me, too. How about you, sensei?

Oh! How many times should I tell you that I have no friends.

Ah, yeah. Good point.

I get no invitation, right?

 

 

 

Bye.

20230803Thursday 

 

Hey, everyone. 秋乃 ろーざ here.

And I’m David Evans. Let’s have fun today! Okay!

 

Lesson 84

 

Seem to 何々のように見える・思える

I’m glad to hear that. 文全体を覚えること

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

 

What’s the name of the new guy in the marketing department?

I wonder if he plays baseball.

*if/whether 節 ~かどうか

Wonder は 頭の上に大きなクエスチョンマークが浮かんでいることを表す動詞

何を「?」と思っているかがif節で説明されている

 

Typical Expressions

What do you make of him? Make of ~ ~から作る を使い、「彼からどんな印象を作り上げていますか?」という疑問文となっている

PRACTICE        

Okay, everyone. It’s time to PRACTICE. I’d like you to focus on the melody of these sentences.

So, how do you like Japan? Keep that in mind.

That’s right. Don’t settle for just the words. Master the melody and the rhythm as well.

Listeners, be ambitious. Here we go!

How do you like living in Japan? Let’s go one more time. How do you like living in Japan?

Feel the melody there? Let’s try another.

How did you like the movie? How did you like the movie? How do you like your steak?

Great melody, David. Okay, let’s continue.

How was your first trip to Florida? One more time. How was your first trip to Florida?

And one more.

How did you feel about the service? How did you feel about the service?

This next one is a bit of a mouthful. It’s long but I think you can do it. Let’s try.

What kind of impressions did you get when you?

Let’s try again. What kind of impressions did you get when you?

 

Great job!

Excellent work!

 

Typical Expressions in Action

What do you make of this email? I’m not sure how to reply.

How did you like the movie? I found it hard to follow.

What kind of impression did you get when you spoke to her? Did she seem open to your advice?

 

Hey, guys. What do you make of me?

You know what! I think we’re out of time. I guess you’ll have to wait until next week to hear the answer.

That’s right, folks. Be sure to tune in next time.

 

Bye.

20230802Wednesday

 

Hey, everyone. 秋乃 ろーざ here.

And I’m David Evans. Okay, everyone. Let’s get ready and have a good day.

 

Lesson 83

 

How do you like… ? 感想を訊ねるphrase

You can say that again. 強い同意を表す表現

Somehow 何らかの方法で 何らかのプロセスで という意味合い どういうわけか

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

I think I have reverse culture shock.

How about coming on stage in roller skates and singing a song?

日本語を介さなくても文をすぐ理解できるようにする

無意識で理解し、口にできる文を増やすこと 

英会話を上達させるにはそれしか方法はない

 

Typical Expressions

Do you have any good ideas?

PRACTICE        

Welcome to the PRACTICE portion of today’s program. Roza, any advice for our listeners?

Okay, guys. Well, I don’t have much to say. My only advice is to PRACTICE with the feeling of wanting advice, okay?

All right, everyone. Here we go!

Any advice?

What would you advise me to do?

Be sure to differentiate between the pronunciation of “advice” and “advise me to do.”

Let’s continue.

If you were me, what would you do?

あなた=私 にはなり得ないため 反事実を表す仮定法の形になる

Doing great so far, everyone. Let’s continue!

What on earth should I do now? What should I do now?

What do you suggest I do?

What’s a good course of action?

And our last example.

I don’t know how to handle this situation. I’d appreciate your advice.

 

Well guys, you handled the PRACTICE situation excellently.

Great work, everyone. Keep it up.

 

Typical Expressions in Action

I’m not sure I like any of these proposals. Do you have any good ideas?

My friend keeps coming over unannounced. If you were me, what would you do?

I want to improve my communication skills. I’d appreciate your advice.

 

Hey, guys. What do you think about me coming on stage in roller skates and singing a song.

Stage? You know this is a radio show, right?

Uh-oh!

But I support it none-the-less.

Sure. Go for it.

 

 

Bye.

20230801Tuesday            

 

Hey, everyone. 秋乃 ろーざ here.

And I’m David Evans. I must have that 100 times myself.

Oh, really?

 

Lesson 82

 

Anyway それまでの話を流れを断ち切る表現

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

Cynthia has listened to the new songs I wrote.

They sound a little old-fashioned.

意味の極端に薄い be verb ではなく、実質的な意味を持つsoundが使われている

その意味が文全体にオーバーラップする

 

Typical Expressions

What do you think?

PRACTICE        

All right, everyone. It’s time for the PRACTICE. Roza, what would you focus on today?

Well, I’d like to focus on the different ways of saying these sentences.

First, there’s a neutral way. We’d like to hear your opinion.

Then there’s another way to emphasize “you.” We’d like to hear YOUR opinion.

This “your opinion” gives a nuance of contrast. Other people have said their opinion. Now we want to hear YOUR opinion. Keep that in mind. You don’t have to use it with every sentence. But that’s an option.

Excellent point. All right, guys. Let’s begin.

Could you share your opinion with us?

What’s your opinion about it?

We’d like to hear your opinion.

All of those were the standard neutral way of saying it.

Okay, let’s continue. Now let’s try emphasizing the “your.”

What are YOUR thoughts on that?

What is YOUR view on that?

Makes me feel special like the spotlights on me.

Good image lead.

Yeah! All right. Let’s continue.

Would you tell us what you think?

Would you tell us how you view the situation?

Would you tell us where you stand on it?

Okay. And let’s do the last few.

What’s your take on that?

Thoughts?

Hit me with your thoughts.

Tell it to me straight.

 

Well, guys. I gotta tell it to you straight. You were awesome.

Very good work, everyone.

 

Typical Expressions in Action

Here’s the outlet I chose for my interview. What do you think?

This is our new logo. Could you share your unbiased opinion with us?

You have more experience than any of us. Would you tell us how you view the situation?

 

Hey, Roza. David always comes to the studio in a great gray jacket. What do you think?

It’s my favorite shade. I have 50 other options. But this one’s my favorite.

 

Bye.

20230804ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. 機密情報

スパイ物の映画やドラマにも出てくる単語をご紹介

Confidential 秘密の 部外秘の

con 強調するパーツ fid信頼を意味している

強く信頼している→信頼する間柄だけの秘密の

Secret と言い換えられる場合も多いが…

confidential信頼できる人たちだけの秘密というimage formalな響きがある

All the information you provide will be kept confidential.

あなたが提供するすべての情報は秘密にされます

 

Intelligence 機密情報 諜報機関

知能 inte~の間に llige 拾い集める 識別する→物事を識別できる能力

情報:軍事的国際的な場面で使われると→機密情報 諜報

Spies work to obtain intelligence on other government.

スパイは他国の政治に関する情報を得るために働きます

 

Leak 漏洩(する) 漏れる 漏らす 

Change your password right now. There’s been a huge data leak.

今すぐパスワードを変更してください。大規模な情報漏洩がありました

 

Secure verb/ adjective 守られている 安全な security noun

Make sure to transmit confidential documents over a secure connection.

機密文書は安全な接続を介して送信するようにしてください

 

Eh! There’s been a leak of secret Vocab Rider intelligence!

Take a look! 



20230803
ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. 

猛暑に纏わる単語をご紹介

 

Heat wave 猛暑 熱波 heat 熱 wave 波 合わせると 熱波

イメージとしては、比較的長く続く以上に暑い気候という感じ

When is this heat wave going to end? I can’t stand it.

この猛暑はいつ終わるの? 我慢できない

 

Scorching 燃えるような 灼熱の scorch verb 表面を焼く 焦がす

Scorching adjective 焼くような 焦がすような → 灼熱の

基本的に 天候について使うことが多いが、 比喩的に 痛烈な という意味になることがある

The forecast for next week is full of scorching temperatures.

来週の天気予報は燃えるような気温ばかりだ

 

Record-high 過去最高の  record 記録 high 高い 

この2語をhyphenで繋ぐと記録を更新する高さの→過去最高の というadjective になる

気温についてしか使えないわけでなく、high 高い と表現できるものについては使える

The heat wave brought record high temperatures.

熱波は記録的な高温をもたらしました

 

Hydrate 水分を供給する 水分を与える

Hydr 水を意味するパーツ 仲間の単語 hydrogen 水素

水素の元素記号 H   hydrogenH

It’s going to be another scorching day tomorrow. Make sure to stay hydrated.

明日もまた焼けるような一日になるでしょう。水分補給を忘れないようにしてください

 

This? It’s my third bowl. We are in a heat wave, Hiyori? I have to stay hydrated. Want some? 



20230802
ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.  大都会

大都会に纏わる単語をご紹介

 

Metropolis 主要都市 大都会  metro 母を意味する言葉に由来 polis 都市

合わせると 母なる都市→首都 基本的にはその地域の主要都市 とても大きな都市

Tokyo is one of the biggest metropolises in the world.

東京は世界最大の大都市の一つです

 

Urban 都会の 都会風の  rural 田舎の 

Urban area 都市部 urban environment  都会の環境 

urban population 都市の人口

I’d rather live in a rural area than an urban community.

私はどちらかと言うと都会のcommunityより田舎で生活したい

 

Bustling 騒がしい 活気溢れる  verb bustle 忙しなく動く+ing  adjective

忙しなく動くような つまり 人が大勢いて 賑やかなというイメージ → 活気溢れる  Yes.

Collocation   bustling city / street / town / market など場所を表すnounが多い

Though it’s a bustling metropolis, New York has plenty of quiet, peaceful spots.

活気溢れる大都市にも関わらず、New Yorkには静かで落ち着いた場所が沢山あります

 

Congestion 過密 密集

If there’s one thing I don’t like about living in a metropolis, it’s the traffic congestion. 大都会に住むことで気に入らないことがひとつあるとすれば、交通渋滞です

Yes. 文脈でわかる場合は traffic を省略して congestion だけでも通じる

Nasal congestion 鼻詰まり  chest congestion 胸が詰まった状態



20230801
ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.  娯楽に関する言葉

娯楽に関する言葉 ご紹介

 

Fun  noun 楽しみを与える出来事 楽しみ 面白さ 楽しいこと

I had so much fun at karaoke last night. 昨晩のカラオケはとても楽しかったです

It was fun. I had fun.

 

Fond of 何々が好きで 何々を好んで

I’m not especially fond of celery. 私はあまりセロリが好きではありません

Like より be fond of の方が硬くて 改まった響きがある

I’m fond of cooking.  好きで習慣的によくやっている、というnuanceが出る

 

Indulge 好きなだけ楽しむ 何々に耽る 過度に甘やかす 

Indulge in 何々耽る 何々を満喫する 

On payday, I always indulge in online shopping.

給料日にはいつも思う存分、ネットショッピングに興じる

 

Arcade ゲームセンター(amusement arcade) 屋根の付いた商店街 

屋根がついていてお店が両側に並んでいる商店街

I spend hours in the arcade trying get a stuffed animal.

私はぬいぐるみを取ろうとゲームセンターで何時間も過ごした

 

 

I’m so glad I discovered the fun of catching insects. Last night, I caught a beetle. Sure. It turns out that beetles are fond of apples and bananas. Look!

Yeah! So?



20230731
ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.  周囲

周囲に纏わる単語

 

Surrounding 周囲の 付近の   映画の音響 surround

Surround verb 囲む 

Surround の後ろに ing を付けると 周りを囲んでいるような 周囲の という意味のadjectiveになる

Surroundings noun plural 周囲の物事 環境 周囲の状況

From here, you can get an incredible view of the surrounding mountains.

ここから周囲の山々の素晴らしい景色が眺められます

 

Enclose 取り囲む 包み込む 同封する 

en 何々の中に close 閉じる 占める 何々の中に閉じる封じる

My sister hates being enclosed in tight spaces.

妹は狭いスペースに閉じ込められるのが嫌いだ

Be enclosed in something  somethingに囲まれる 包まれる

同封する 郵便物などに関する言葉と一緒に使うことも多い

 

Encompass 網羅する 取り囲む 範囲に含む  

em なになにの状態にする  compass図形の円

なにかの周りに円を作る 何かを円で取り囲む → 範囲に含む 網羅する

Yesterday’s discussions encompassed a wide variety of topics.

昨日の議論は様々なトピックを網羅していました

 

Satellite 衛星 人工衛星 サテライト

Sometimes I poke my head out the window look up and say hello to the satellites. 時々私は頭を窓から出して見上げて人工衛星に挨拶します

本体から離れた出張所のようなイメージで 

satellite shop / satellite office などと使われる

20230731Monday

 

Hey, everyone. 秋乃 ろーざ here. Hey, David.

Yeah!

Oh, great! You speak English.

That’s right. I’m David Evans, everyone. Let’s have a great time today.

 

Lesson 81

 

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

How may I help you?

You may be surprised, but … we are androids.

You must be kidding me!

Auxiliary verb の イメージは 「高い圧力」

結論に導く高い圧力 = ~に違いない

講堂に導く高い圧力 = ~しなければならない

 

Typical Expressions

Is it okay to take a bath in this suit?

PRACTICE

All right, everyone. It’s time for the PRACTICE.

Roza? May I have your permission to begin?

Of course. All right. Here’s our first.

Let’s try both okay and all right. One each.

Here we go!

Would it be okay(all right) to leave my bag here?

Here’s our next.

Would it be all right(okay) if I went home early today?

Let’s continue.

Can I use your phone charger?

Can I have a bite of your sandwich?

Can I turn on the A/C?

All right. Let’s keep going.

May I see your boarding pass?

May I speak with you privately?

Another one.

Would you approve if I wanted to take the day off?

Let’s try that one more time. Would you approve if I wanted to take the day off?

All right. And here’s another.

May I have your permission to leave work early? May I have your permission to leave work early?

 

Excellent work, everyone!

Great job

 

Typical Expressions in Action

Excuse me, but is it okay to bring my dog on the bus?

Would it be all right for me to charge my phone here?

May I be excused? I need some fresh air.

 

Hey, guys. If your phone battery runs out, what do you do?

Oh! I would never let that happen. I’d be like a fish out of water.

Well, I’d just another charger. That s why I have about 5 extra chargers.

Oh, really?

I’d just buy a new phone.

What about you, sensei?

Oh! I have no friends. So I don’t use my phone outside.

 

Bye.

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20230728Friday

Hey, everyone. Thanks for joining us for Friday’s review. This is 秋乃 ろーざ.

It’s Friday, Friday. Oh, I’m sorry. And I’m David Evans. Let’s enjoy the review.

 

Lesson 80

 

LISTENING CHALLENGE!

Rodger!

Okay, everyone. Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here’s the first question.

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Listen carefully.

Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here we go.

Q: What will Cynthia do tomorrow?

A She will meet Bill.

B She will rearrange her schedule.

C She will go back to her country.

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Here we go with the question.

You got it!

No problem! Here we go!

Okay. Here’s the question.

Okay. Here we go!

Okay. Question.

Yep! Here’s the question.

Okay. Here’s the question, guys.

Okay. Here we go!

Yeah. Okay.

Q: What will the woman probably do next?

A She’ll go to America.

B She’ll take Zaytox to her home.

C She’ll call Masami.

Listen up.

Q: Which of the following is true?

A Gary is not good at putting furniture together.

B The woman will buy Gary a smoothie.

C Gary and the woman will go to a bookstore together.

Listen carefully.

Q: What old Onishi-sensei ask the woman to do?

A Ask David for a favor.

B Make some questions for a test.

C Buy David a pizza.

Here we go!

Listen up!

Concentrate hard!

Ready, steady, go!

 

Say it in English

 

Friend :

 

 

 :

 

Yeah, this kind of things sometimes happens right?

You have to be careful who you open your heart to.

As they say, all’s fair in love and war.

 

 

Bye.

20230727Thursday 

 

Hey, everyone. 秋乃 ろーざ here.

And I’m David Evans.

 

Lesson 79

 

Try to  未来志向

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

He’s easy to work with.

I’ll buy you a Big West Pizza as a thank you? お礼として

 

Typical Expressions

Onishi-sensei asked me to write some English test questions this week, but I’m really busy. Would you mind doing them?

PRACTICE        

Okay, everyone. It’s time to PRACTICE. I know what you’re thinking. Wow! These are so long. Each of these has a situation and a request. To make this easy to PRACTICE, let’s just use part of the situation and then the request. Okay?

That’s right. So, just listen to our example and repeat after us, okay?

Here we go.

I’m expecting an important phone call, but I need to get in the shower. Will you answer my phone if it rings? I need to get in the shower. Will you answer my phone if it rings?

Okay. Let’s continue.

The company baseball team has a game this weekend, but one of our players got sick. We need someone to fill in. Could you? We need someone to fill in. Could you?

And here’s one more.

I really want to meet the band in person, but I can’t get backstage without an invite. I was wondering if you could get me on the list? I can’t get backstage without an invite. I was wondering if you could get me on the list?

 

Hey, David. I wanna tell our listeners how great they’re doing. But I can’t find the words. Could you?

Sure thing! Everyone, great job!

Excellent work!

 

 

Typical Expressions in Action

I’m having trouble with the printer. Will you give me a hand?

My parents will arrive this afternoon, but I’ve got work. I was wondering if you could pick them up at the airport?

I need to look up my train route, but I left my phone at home. Could you check it for me?

 

Okay, let’s call it a day! Let’s go to Big West Pizza!

Oh, really? Okay, let’s go!

As long as it’s your treat!

 

 

Bye.

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