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2011年08月

 
 
 
Business Communication in Action 実践ビジネス英語
 
Hello, everybody.こんにちは。みなさん。
 
Hello and welcome to the show.
This is Heather Howard.
Let's take a look at conversation at work.
 
Trend spotting  (1)
 
Pearson tells Goto that the number of cosmetic surgeries in the U.S.
has reached its highest level since the beginning of the financial crisis.
And the higher spending in this area is considered a herald of
consumer confidence.
He says market watchers pay close attention to spending patterns
such as where people go on vacation and sales of nonessential items.
 
 
Be on the mend: Pearson means that the economy is recovering,
regaining its health.
This can be used about things and people.
I saw a scientific article the other day that was headlined
"ozone hole on the mend."
Or a colleague could be on the mend after surgery.
 
What's the scoop? :  This expression has two basic meanings, I'd say.
Goto means, "What are the details about something?
- the important facts about it?"
You could ask, "What's the scoop on our new boss?
What's his personality like?"
Or the other meaning I would say is,
"What's the latest, most current information about something?"
To use the boss example again, you could ask, say:
"What's the scoop on our new supervisor?
Has the company chosen somebody?"
 
What are the details? What's the latest?
 
Cosmetic surgery: You also have heard the term,
"plastic surgery", I'm sure.
Technically, these are not the same things.
According to the American society of plastic surgeons,
plastic surgery is a broader term.
And it includes cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery.
Cosmetic surgery like a face lift reshapes normal structures
of the body to improve appearance or self-esteem.
And reconstructive surgery is done on abnormal structures:
like a cleft lip generally to improve function.
But it can also be done to approximate a normal appearance.
 
plastic / reconstructive surgery
 
tummy button  / belly button  / navel
 
Harbinger: A harbinger for shadows.
It indicates that something is to come.
Certain economic trends are described as harbingers
of inflation, for example.
 
Make one's point: Walker means you've conveyed your meaning.
You've gotten across what you want the other person to hear.
You also hear the expression: something proves someone's point.
In other words, something corroborates what they're saying.
It provides evidence of the accuracy of their opinion.
Imagine that you often complain about a certain company
you deal with.
If they miss an important deadline, you might say,
"This proves my point. They're unreliable."
 
Market player: In this case, player means a person
or an organization actively involved in a particular sphere.
Pearson refers to people in the business world.
It's also very common to hear about key political players, for example.
 
key player : political player
 
Give someone an edge, give someone an advantage,
in other words.
Put them in a better position than others.
U.S. college students do corporate internships to get an edge
in the job market, for example.
That way, they have actual business experience before they graduate.
 
Keep one's eyes peeled for: This is to watch carefully for something.
The image is of having your eyes wide open as if your eyelids
have been peeled away from them.
Personally I keep my eyes peeled for my smartphone apps
that can help me manage my time more efficiently.
 
 
That's all for today.
 
Great to see you. Bye.

 
 
Welcome to Business communication in simple English.
 
Hi! I'm Brandon Stowell. Great to have you with us.
 
Yes. This program will help you sound more professional in any situation.
 
Let's jump right in.
 
Hi, I'm Brandon Stowell.
 
Yeah, and if a topic or theme is at the core of your focus,
it can  be called your central focus.
 
That phrase can be useful at work too.
 
focal point
 
You know I can't help but think how misleading this word is.
It makes me think about traveling somewhere again.
But we don't say, "I'm going to revisit Hawaii."
No, no, no. Actually ""revisit" is best used if you'd like to discuss
an old topic again or evaluate an idea or plan once again. Very tricky.
 
You think? You make us laugh, you know.
 
Are you ready?
 
I can't stress enough what an amazingly useful word focus is,
particularly in a corporate arena.
You can have it, you can want it, you can do it.
And it's essential to completing any task, focus.
And as your job responsibility inevitably increase,
knowing what not to do can save you loads of time.
 
I'm seriously agree on that.
 
See you next time.

 
 
Monday, August 29, 2011
Hi, listeners! Welcome to 5 minute English.
I'm David Neale.
It's time to focus on your English.
And I'm Vicki Glass.
Thanks for tuning in.
It's time to build up your English muscles.
Are you ready?
Here we go.
Let's read out loud.
One. Now listen.
 
It's been nice talking to you.
It's fun to chat about old times.
We should get together more often.
 
I don't like to borrow money.
But there's no way to avoid it.
How else can you buy a car or house?
 
Don't whip the cream so vigorously.
You'll wear out your arm.
Do it like this: in a smooth motion.
 
Let's check. Let's try.
Here's a message for you.
Don't be hasty. Go steady.
慌てるな。着実に行こう。
See you tomorrow. Bye.
 
 
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Let's read out loud.
One. Now listen.
 
Ouch! I just bit the inside of my cheek.
I hate it when that happens.
Oww! I just did it again.
 
Let's go to the park on Saturday.
There's going to be a free concert.
I'll go early and keep our spot.
 
This super hero show is for kids.
But all the enemies are gorgeous women.
So dads like to watch it too.
 
Here's a message for you.
It's too early to give up on your dream.
夢を諦めるには早過ぎます。
See you tomorrow. Bye.
 
 
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
 
Let's read out loud.
One. Now listen.
 
Let's get into character.
Scene 5
 
You talk to one of the students in your class and tell him
to keep up the good work.
 
I know you've been struggling in this class.
I hope this grade will give you some encouragement.
It should.
You worked hard for it and you deserve it.
If you can keep up this kind of effort,
I don't see why you can't do better in this class.
There's no substitute for diligence.
So stick to it, and never give up.
I know you can do it.
 
 
Here's a message for you.
Keep practicing. We'll back you up.
練習を続けましょう。私たちが応援します。
See you tomorrow. Bye.
 
 
Thursday, September 1, 2011
 
Let's role play.
One. Now listen.
 
A: Good news from the doctor.
B: Oh? What's that?
A: He says that pain in my ear is nothing to worry about.
B: That's a relief.
 
A: How many books do you read in a year?
B: I don't know. How about you?
A: I probably average two a week.
B: That makes you quite a well-read person.
 
A: Put these books in that corner.
B: There's already a pile of books there.
A: Just toss them on the pile.
B: Neatness is not your top priority, is it?
 
Let's check. Let's try.
Here's a message for you.
Slow and steady wins in the end.
ゆっくり確実に進む人が、最後には勝つ
See you tomorrow. Bye.
 
 
Friday, September 2, 2011
 
Let's listen and answer.
One. Now listen.
 
Did you write in the margins of this book?
Yes. I Think I may have taken some notes.
It says, "eggs, milk, onions, plastic wrap, paper cups."
You can guess what I was doing then.
 Q: What did the woman write? - A shopping list
I think I've lost my wallet.
It's not in my coat or pants pockets.
And it's nowhere in the car.
Have you seen it anywhere?
Wait. I may have put it in the kitchen.
 Q: What will the man most likely do next? - Look in the kitchen
Have you seen this brochure from the Arts and Crafts Center?
They have classes in painting and pottery.
I'm thinking of taking a pottery class.
The classes are free.
But you have to buy the supplies.
That's what makes it worthwhile for them.
 Q: What is the woman considering doing - Taking the class.
Let's check. Let's try.
Here's a message for you today.
Practice and progress go together.
練習すれば上達します。
See you tomorrow. Bye.
 
 
Saturday, September 3, 2011
 
Let's listen and answer.
Now listen.
 
This computer is a must-have.
Look at the size of the screen.
And what's inside speaks for itself.
It has more computing power than anything else in its price range on the market today.
If this was a car, you'd say it's got a lot under the hood.
It's on the cutting edge of technology.
Of course, it'll cost you.
But you have to pay for leading-edge capability.
It'll be much cheaper in a few months.
You could wait for the price to go down.
But then it won't be cutting-edge anymore, will it?
 Q1: What is the man talking about? - A computer
 Q2: Why does the man mention cars? - To illustrate the product's power
 Q3: What does the man imply? - It's good to have cutting edge equipment.
Effort today is an investment in tomorrow.
今日の努力は明日への投資なのです。
See you tomorrow. Bye.
 
Sunday, September 4, 2011
 
Let's listen and write.
One. Now listen.
 
This brings back memories.
Fashion changes with the times.
This door won't close properly.
Is this coupon still good?
You're going to pay for this.
 
Here's a message for you today.
A little bit each day will add up to a lot.
日々の小さな積み重ねが大きな力になります。
See you tomorrow. Bye.
 
 

 
 
Welcome to Business communication in simple English.
 
Hi! I'm Brandon Stowell. Great to have you with us.
 
Yes. This program will help you sound more professional in any situation.
 
Let's jump right in.
 
Hi! I'm Brandon Stowell.
 
Yes. It's time to start with fining your English skills.
 
Okay, everyone, here we go again.
 
Excellent, everyone. Keep it up.
 
Yes. And keep in mind that a sales promotion could be a great lead generator.
 
Another word deriving from "generate."
 
Yes. "Generate" means to create with meaningful action.
 
Good point!
 
Right. Well, this word brings to mind the fresh food
and vegetable section of a supermarket.
These goods are often referred to as produce with
the stress on the front of the word as opposed to the back.
As in the freshest produce comes from farmers' market.
 
Now that is just making me hungry.
 
Are you ready?
 
 
See you next time.

 
岩本 Susan: Business Communication in Action 実践ビジネス英語
 
杉田敏: Hello, everybody.こんにちは。みなさん。
 
I: Hello and welcome to the show. This is Susan Iwamoto.
Let's put our communication skills to work.
こんにちは。そして番組にようこそ。スーザン・岩本です。コミュニケーションの技術を応用しましょう。
 
The New Normal of Civility  (6)
 
 
Talk the Talk
 
S: Our current vignette focuses on the changing views
regarding etiquette and civility.
It all stars with Ron Walker's experience in a bar
with a strict policy about hats.
 
I: Ron is one of many American men for bringing hats
 back into fashion.
Although he's found out some establishments still have
a strict approach to hat etiquette.
Hats for men were de rigueur up until the 1960s.
They never completely disappeared, but by the 1970s,
they were no longer considered an essential part of a man's outfit.
Over the past few decades, hat etiquette has become more flexible.
Many men will still doff their hats indoors especially as Ron noted,
when in someone's home or in a church.
It's also considered polite to take off one's hat or cap
when the national anthem is played at sporting events.
 
S: Hat etiquette may no longer be common sense.
But Melinda Kinkaid thinks it is part of a larger trend toward incivility.
 
I: Well, It's certainly true that etiquette rules in general have
loosened up over the years.
Americans tend to favor informality in their daily lives,
but many people still believe that a basic understanding
of etiquette is necessary to show respect for others.
 
S: Cellphone etiquette is a hot topic in both Japan and the U.S., isn't it?
 
I: Absolutely.
Cellphones have become part of daily life in both countries.
But the approach to etiquette is slightly different.
Chatting on your cellphone is strongly discouraged on trains in Japan.
Though using other functions quietly is acceptable.
In many places in the U.S., it's not unusual for people to chat
on their phones on the bus or train.
However as Ron Walker mentioned, some train companies
have designated certain parts of trains as quiet cars giving an
option to passengers who long for some peace and quiet on their journey.
I think this is a nice compromise.
 
S: Paul Pearson raised the controversial topic of inflight etiquette.
This relates not only to cellphones but other electronic devices as well.
 
I: Yes. And many airlines have been hesitant to allow cellphone usage
during flights.
This used to be primary from the perspective of safety.
But I suspect they're more apprehensive about passengers
disturbing others with loud conversations.
Many airlines offer wireless access for computers and mobile devices now.
And I think that is a reasonable solution for people who
want to stay connected during flights.
 
S: Jack Wakimoto mentioned that headphones are useful
for drowning out annoying noises.
 
I: Yes. But sometimes people using headphones turn out to
be the culprits when it comes to disturbing others.
If the volume is turned up too loud, it may annoy people sitting nearby.
I've noticed this on trains in Tokyo.
Trains tend to be quiet for the most part.
But on more than one occasion, I'd sit next to someone
with their music player turned up to top volume.
They probably have no idea that everyone around them can hear it.
Cranking up the volume that high is likely to damage their hearing
in the long run, too.
Some forms of etiquette used to be considered common sense.
However with rapidly changing trends in fashion and technology,
it's difficult to maintain hard and fast rules concerning proper etiquette.
I think many people do consider the impact of their behavior on others,
but agree just examples of bad manners leave a more lasting impression.
As a result, this may make it seem that there is an overall trend
toward incivility. 
 
 
 
That's all for today.
 
Thanks for joining us.

 
 
 
Business Communication in Action 実践ビジネス英語
 
Hello, everybody.こんにちは。みなさん。
 
Hello and welcome to the show.
This is Heather Howard.
Let's take a look at conversation at work.
 
The New Normal of Civility  (5)
 
Kinkaid and Walker express their annoyance with people who listen to
music so loud.
The sound leaks out of their headphones.
Walker says a man sitting next to him on a plane did that a few weeks earlier
but turned the volume down and apologized after Walker pretended to
conduct the music.
Walker says they preceded to have a pleasant conversation.
And Pearson praises Walker's ingenuity.
 
Turn up: Kinkaid uses this in a sense of raise the volume intensity.
"Turn up" can also mean "find" or "be found."
Something like, my research turned up some excellent candidates for
our new part supplier.
It can also mean "appear."
You could ask "How many shareholders turned up at the meeting?"
 
Tweedy scholarly type: Tweedy refers to tweed clothes and evokes
the style of, say, academic people or perhaps English country gentry.
 
A few weeks back: A few weeks ago, in other words.
A while back is also very common.
How long this is depends on context, I think an emphasis.
If you say, that was a while back, it sounds longer.
 
Immortal strain: Walker uses "immortal" here to mean metaphorically
live forever.
In other words "to be famous" and "remembered forever."
You hear about Shakespeare's mmortal poetry.
 
Next to impossible: Almost impossible. In other words, practically impossible.
"Next to nothing" is another very common expression.
You can say, "He knows next to nothing about the financial markets."
 
Saw away: Walker is referring here, to the playing of instruments like
violins and cellos from the back and forth movements the musicians
make like they're using saws.
 
I never saw a saw saw a saw.
 
Catch someone's eye: Walker means to establish eye contact
to get someone's attention.
It can also mean attract someone's interest.
For example, these sales figures particularly caught my eye.
 
Sheepishly: This means in an embarrassed manner over
something you've done.
There's also an adjective, for example, she looked very sheepish
as the boss pointed out all her mistakes.
 
take one's hat off to / tip / raise
 
You could tell a colleague:
"You stayed all night to finish the presentation? I take my hat off to you."
 
 
That's all for today.
 
Thanks a lot everybody. Bye, bye.

 
 
 
Business Communication in Action 実践ビジネス英語
 
Hello, everybody.こんにちは。みなさん。
 
Hello and welcome to the show.
This is Heather Howard.
Let's take a look at conversation at work.
 
The New Normal of Civility  (4)
 
Walker says he could hear that the man's call was not urgent.
Kinkaid criticizes the man's rudeness and asks if the seats in that train car cost extra.
Walker says they do not, but the places cannot be reserved.
Pearson describes how variety of factors have made airplane travel more stressful,
which can cause bad manners.
Wakimoto says he listens to music to block out unpleasant noise on planes.
 
 
cut someone a little (some) slack
Say you had a colleague who was very tired and as a result being a bit rude to everyone.
You might say, "Well, let's cut him some slack if he's really busy right now."
I really had no choice, Walker says.
In other words, he was forced to listen that was no alternative.
An opposite expression would be, "by choice",
which means as the result of a deliberate, conscious choice.
A person might stay out of management by choice, for example,
If they think that they are not suited to being a leader.
 
On a first-come, first-served basis: People had access to some service
or product in the order they arrive or the order they request it, in other words.
It's first-come, first-served at a local clinic in my neighborhood too.
No appointments, no reservations.
 
Burly: Think like a rugby player.  Rugby players generally are burly.
 
No-nonsense: Wakimoto uses this to mean serious, businesslike,
not tolerating any nonsense or irrelevancies.
It can also mean basic and unembellished.
I read an article the other day about a smartphone
that plays its no-nonsense user interface.
And it meant that the user interface was simple and contained
only the most necessary features.
 
Pearson says what with less legroom, reduced service.
"What with" is an informal way to say, "because of / due to / this being a situation."
You could say something like: It's been a very busy week
what with two people getting sick and the rest of us having to fill in.
 
elbow room
 
Tune out: The image here is of adjusting a receiver so you don't get a signal.
And metaphorically speaking, this is to ignore someone or something
to become unresponsive to your surroundings.
Personally I get very wrapped up when I'm reading.
So I always turn to a book to tune out noise around me.
 
That's all for today.
 
Take care everybody. Bye.

 
 
Welcome to Business communication in simple English.
 
Hi! I'm Brandon Stowell. Great to have you with us.
 
Yes. This program will help you sound more professional in any situation.
 
Let's jump right in.
 
Hi, I'm Brandon Stowell.
 
Okay, put your nose to the grindstone and work hard today.
 
 
 
Yes. To value means to place importance on.
 
Right. Well, this word reminds me of the phrase "for what it's worth."
As in: For what it's worth, I'm sorry.
Here the speaker wants to be honest and apologize but is unsure if
it will be meaningful or worth a lot or meaningless, worthless.
 
That's a really useful explanation.
 
Are you ready?
 
You're all doing great!
 
Depending on who you talk to, we are either in or coming out of
a global recession.
And this means we are not in 8th babble economy
where companies and consumers can just spend, spend, spend.
This makes everyone a bargain shopper.
For companies, this could mean considering moving production
overseas where quality products can be made more cheaply.
For consumers, this could mean buying a slightly expensive home
in a developing neighborhood, knowing that the future value of
the home will likely be 5 or 10 times the asking price.
 
Wow! Looking for investment tips!
 
See you next time.

 
 
Welcome to Business communication in simple English.
 
Hi! I'm Brandon Stowell. Great to have you with us.
 
Yes. This program will help you sound more professional in any situation.
 
Let's jump right in.
 
Hi! I'm Brandon Stowell.
 
Yes. "Specific" means detail for clarity.
When someone asks you to be more specific,
they're asking for more detail that allows them to understand.
 
Greatly put!
 
Okay, so, I'm reminded of rent-a-car shops when I hear the word "available."
Before renting a car, you must check if the car you want is available.
For example, if you need to rent a van to transport goods
but all the vans are reserved, then vans are not available.
 
Umm, that's a very practical example.
 
Here are some tips for using these four words.
Concrete: Try and use this word when you have estimated information
but want actual  information. For example, sales data.
Specific: Try and use this word when you don't have enough information.
Vague: Try and use this word when someone poorly described
their intentions.
Abstract: In my opinion, this word should only be used to describe
fashion or art.
It can be too easily be misunderstood.
 
See you next time.

 
 
Monday, August 22, 2011
Hi, listeners! Welcome to 5 minute English.
I'm Greg Dale.
It's time to focus on your English.
And I'm Vicki Glass.
Thanks for tuning in.
It's time to build up your English muscles.
Are you ready?
Here we go.
Let's read out loud.
One. Now listen.
 
Let's role play.
 
A: What time is it?
B: Almost midnight. Why?
A: I've got to get moving.
B: Me, too. Let's have one for the road.
 
A: Have you seen a shirt button?
B: Like the ones on your shirt?
A: Yes. The top one's missing. See?
B: I haven't seen one. But I'll keep an eye out.
 
A: Hold this for a second, please.
B: OK. What is it?
A: It's a frying pan.
B: No, I mean… are these mushrooms?
 
Let's check. Let's try.
Here's a message for you.
Rest and you'll rust. 休むとさび付く。
See you tomorrow. Bye.
 
 
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Let's read out loud.
One. Now listen.
 
Let's role play.
 
A: That's a nice bracelet.
B: Thanks. My daughter made it.
A: Really? She's quite talented.
B: I'll tell her.
 
A: Are you ready for tomorrow?
B: Tomorrow? What's happening?
A: You're taking the kids to the zoo?
B: Oh, yes. Thanks for reminding me.
 
A: Why is the vacuum cleaner here?
B: I was vacuuming the floor.
A: Well, I almost tripped over it.
B: Would you mind putting it away for me?
 
Here's a message for you.
Progress and procrastination don't mix.
先に延ばしたら上達しません。
See you tomorrow. Bye.
 
 
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
 
Let's read out loud.
One. Now listen.
 
Let's role play.
 
A: What happened to your mustache?
B: I saved it off.
A: Why did you do that?
B: I just did it on a whim.
 
A: How's your foot, Brenda?
B: My foot? What do you mean?
A: I heard that you hurt your foot.
B: Not me. It must be someone else.
 
A: What do you want for dinner?
B: Fish, maybe.
A: I'm thinking of making beef curry.
B: Then why did you ask me what I want?
 
Here's a message for you.
Perseverance is necessary to achieve your goal.
目標を達成するには粘り強さが必要です。
See you tomorrow. Bye
 
 
Thursday, August 25, 2011
 
Let's role play.
One. Now listen.
 
A: Hi, I'm Charles Bedlow.
B: It's good to meet you, Mr. Breadlow.
A: It's Bedlow.
B: Mr. Bedlow. Forgive me.
I'm Sally Rodgers
 
A: Have you replied to this postcard? 
B: From Rob and Jennifer in Hawaii? No.
A: That's rude. I thought you had.
B: Why? It's just a vacation postcard.
 
A: Why is the bank so crowded today?
B: Maybe because it's the 25th.
A: What's special about the 25th?
B: It's a payday for a lot of people.
 
Let's check. Let's try.
Here's a message for you.
Stop thinking too much. Take action.
考えすぎるのはやめて行動しよう。
See you tomorrow. Bye.
 
 
Friday, August 26, 2011
 
Let's listen and answer.
One. Now listen.
 
Let's role play.
 
A: Have some grated cheese on your pasta.
B: No, thanks. I like it without.
A: Suit yourself.
B: I will take some hot sauce if you have it.
 
A: Do you have a rubber band?
B: I might. What's it for?
A: I need to close this plastic bag.
B: How about a twist tie?
 
A: Hi, Bob. Long time no see.
B: Good to see you, Kim.
A: You're looking ...prosperous.
B: I've gained weight. You can say it.
 
Let's check. Let's try.
Here's a message for you today.
Better English doesn't come easily.
簡単に英語は上達しません。
See you tomorrow. Bye.
 
 
Saturday, August 27, 2011
 
Let's listen and answer.
Now listen.
 
A: This tea tastes wonderful.
B: It's the same tea I always make.
A: Really? You didn't do anything differently?
B: I used purified water to make it.
 
 
A: Listen to the refrigerator.
B: What for?
A: Listen. It's making a buzzing sound.
B: So it is. Maybe it's time to replace it.
 
 
A: How about a game of backgammon?
B: I've never learned how to play.
A: There's nothing to learn. It's simple.
B: OK. I'll give it a try.
 
Here's a message for you today.
What's the best way to better English? It's daily practice.
英語上達の一番の方法とは。それは毎日練習することです。
See you tomorrow. Bye.
 
 
Sunday, August 28, 2011
 
Let's listen and write.
One. Now listen.
 
A: Are you busy on Saturday?
B: That depends. What's going on?
A: Gina is planning a beach party.
B: In that case, I'm not busy at all.
 
A: How's your back treating you?
B: It's much better now.
A: So you went to the therapist I recommended?
B: Yes. He's fantastic.
 
A: What'll you have, John? Beer? Whisky?
B: Ginger ale.
A: Ginger ale? You?
B: Didn't I tell you I quit drinking?
 
Here's a message for you today.
Keep practicing if you want to get better.
うまくなりたければ練習を続けましょう。
See you tomorrow. Bye.

 
 
 
Business Communication in Action 実践ビジネス英語
 
Hello, everybody.こんにちは。みなさん。
 
Hello and welcome to the show.
This is Heather Howard.
Let's take a look at conversation at work.
 
The New Normal of Civility  (3)
 
Pearson feels a generation gap maybe partly responsible for divergent
opinions about the etiquette of using digital devices.
As younger people who grew up with such gadgets view them differently
from older people who did not.
However Walker describes having to sit near a middle aged man
who's spoken to  his mobile phone despite being in a train car that does
not allow devices that make noise.
 
 
Boorish: This means crude, insensitive.
A person like this is a boor.
 
Be brought up: Kinkaid means she was taught from childhood to behave
or think a certain way.
My parent brought me up to love books, for example.
Kinkaid also could have said,
"I was raised to show a certain degree of respect."
 
A good-fashioned: Pearson means something that's been
experienced in the past.
He doesn't actually mean that a generation gap is a good thing.
Familiar is more what he's saying, something that many people
will recognize.
And you could use this in a more literal way.
Like, let's have a good old-fashioned picnic this weekend.
 
Mr. Sugita and I would be called digital immigrants apparently.
 
Offender: the transgressor, the person who does wrong.
There's also the adjective "offending", which refers to something
that causes trouble, distress, injury.
Imagine some contract negotiations.
One side strongly objects to a certain section.
So the other party agrees to remove the offending clause.
 
Blather away: This means to go on and on, talking in a stupid
or annoying way.
Walker also could have said, "the man babbled away on his phone."
 
Curse / Curse the day: Here's a bit of hyperbole.
We use this to mean we really wish something hadn't happened.
Say, you're assigned a very difficult project at work,
and takes a lot of work, it's extremely complicated,
you might say at some point, "Oh, I curse the day I was given this project."
 
We also have the expression, "rue the day."
Rue means to feel remorse or regret for something.
A CEO might rue the day his company launched a very
unsuccessful product, for example.
 
rue having lost opportunities 機会を失ってしまったことを悔いる
 
You could say things like, "Full marks to John for his excellent
leadership of a project team." or
"John deserves full marks for his leadership."
 
Kudos for his behavior.
 
Lay down the law: This means firmly ordering someone what to do,
or decreeing how something will be.
You might say, "His boss laid down the law.
One more mistake and he's fired."
 
That's all for today.
 
Always a pleasure. See you next time.

 
 
 
Business Communication in Action 実践ビジネス英語
 
Hello, everybody.こんにちは。みなさん。
 
Hello and welcome to the show.
This is Heather Howard.
Let's take a look at conversation at work.
 
The New Normal of Civility  (2)
 
Kinkaid and Pearson feel the standards of behavior are changing particularly
regarding the public use of mobile phones and other devices.
Walker complains about the many people who use cellphones
in crowded places.
While Kinkaid is offended by people who text others while talking to her.
Wakimoto says such behavior is common and urges Kinkaid not to consider
it a personal slight.
 
 
Bone up on:  This means to study or review some subject.
I was assigned to interview an airline executive earlier this year.
So beforehand I boned up on the issues facing his company in Japan.
 
In a big way: This means on a large scale or in a striking fashion.
I just saw an article that said Indian banks were going rural in a big way
that they were going to open a total of 1500 branches in rural areas
this year and next.
 
do business in a big way 大規模にビジネスを展開する
 
Some countries still have very conservative mores about the marriage
and the role of women in society, for example.
 
Not consider it a big deal to: In other words, think something is unimportant
not serious, not something to be very concerned about.
We also have the expression: "no big deal."
Let's say a friend calls and cancels our lunch plans at the last minutes.
They apologize, but I say, "Well, that's all right. It's no big deal.
We can have lunch next week."
 
In tight quarters: In this case, tight means cramped with limited space
for free movement.
Likewise, a tight schedule will have limited time available in it.
And a tight budget will be restricted in terms of money.
 
The height of rudeness:
Kinkaid means that such behavior is extremely rude.
It's an extreme example of rudeness.
You'll hear height of this way with many words:
the height of stupidity, for example, or the height of arrogance.
Or you might say, "Someone is dressed in the height of fashion."
 
Animal cruelty makes my blood boil.
 
ease up = calm down
 
Per for the course: This comes from golf as you'd expect.
It means something's typical, common.
In the news business, for example, working on holidays
and weekends is per for the course. The news has to go out every day.
 
Take something personally:
This means to interpret something as a personal insult
as an affront to oneself.
A teacher once told me to be very careful to spell and pronounce
people's names correctly because people take mistakes
about their names very personally.
 
 
That's all for today.
 
Thanks for listening. Bye.

 
 
 
Business Communication in Action 実践ビジネス英語
 
Hello, everybody.こんにちは。みなさん。
 
Hello and welcome to the show.
This is Heather Howard.
Let's take a look at conversation at work.
 
The New Normal of Civility  (1)
 
Walker expresses his surprise and irritation at being told to remove his
new fedora in a bar that doesn't allow hats.
Kinkaid says hats are extremely popular recently among young men.
Many of whom refuse to take them off indoors.
Walker is willing to remove his headgear in a private home or a church.
But he and Pearson both feel that shouldn't be necessary in a bar.
 
 
Right.
"I walk into a bar the other day": Bar jokes are very common in the states.
There are endless variations.
And the basic format is somebody or something walks into a bar and …
And very often these jokes use puns: plays on words.
One very famous bar joke is:
A horse walks into a bar. A bartender says, "Why the long face?"
 
Walker means he's not kidding.
You know he's not telling a joke. But he could also use, "no joke" to
mean something is serious, here it's not to be taken lightly or made fun of.
You could say something like: missing a deadline is no joke.
It makes a bad impression and creates more work for everybody.
 
No hat policy: A policy of not allowing hats. In other words,
the rule that bans hats.
We can use, "no something policy" in many different situations.
Some stores have a no refund policy for example.
Once you buy something, you can't return it and get your money back.
You'll also hear about, "no tolerance" or "zero tolerance policies."
Under which any infraction of a rule is punished regardless of circumstances.
Say a newspaper has a no tolerance policy about plagiarism.
Any reporter who did it would be punished even if he/she claimed
that it was accidental, it was unintentional.
 
Sport: This means to wear, carry it or have something on you
in a proud way or something that draws attention.
Things like he came to the office sporting a new designer briefcase.
Or she's been sporting a cast since her skiing accident.
 
Be attached to: Walker means he's very fond of his new fedora,
he wouldn't want to part with it.
I'm personally attached to my smartphone.
I'm also deeply attached to my little nephew.  Hi, !
 
Begrudgingly: Walker means he unwillingly, he resentfully took off his hat.
There's also the verb: "begrudge" , which can mean to resent
the giving or the paying of something.
Many of us begrudge every dime we have to pay in taxes, for example.
It can also mean, "resent the fact that someone else has something
or get something."
You might say, "I don't begrudge John, his high salary. He works very hard."
 
If it's any comfort: Some variations on this would be,
"if it makes you feel better" or "it it's any consolation."
 
Yes. "Looks" I would say would refer to a person's attractiveness.
Whereas "look" is the particular style of a person or a place.
For example, a bank and a graphic design company would go for
a different look in their offices, I think.
The bank would try to convey permanence and reliability.
While the design company would probably want to suggest
creativity and individuality.
 
 
That's all for today.
 
Great to see you. Bye, bye.

 
 
Welcome to Business communication in simple English.
 
Hi! I'm Brandon Stowell. Great to have you with us.
 
Yes. This program will help you sound more professional in any situation.
 
Let's jump right in.
 
Hi, I'm Brandon Stowell.
 
Yes. "Revise" means to alter, amend and update.
 
Now, I'm a huge baseball fan.
And in major league baseball, there's a statistical category not as popular
as homeruns for players called vorp V-O-R-P or value over replacement
player, which can measure a hitter's output versus the average hitter.
In this way, a team can objectively compare players to decide
if one should be traded or replaced.
 
Interesting.
 
Are you ready?
 
When creating a proposal, there are often many versions because
the initial information needs editing.
The first version is the first draft.
The first edited version can be called the first revision.
All subsequent drafts can be named in order: second,
third and fourth revision and so on.
 
See you next time.

奥さんと子どもたちは今、奥さんの実家に帰ってる。
 
とは言っても、明日には帰ってくるけど。
 
ここは思い切り、録りだめていた映画とか見られる、って思って嬉しい気持になってたけど。
 
これがまたいっぺんに見るとなると、かなりの重労働だ。
 
眠気と闘いながらの視聴は必ずしも楽しいものではないな。
 
アニメ 「コブラ」シリーズ全作品
 
映画 「ベストキッド」…ジャッキー・チェンもいいけど、ウィル・スミスの息子はほんとうにすごい。
 
「エクリプス トワイライトサーガ」 これは今、見てる。
 
まだ見ていない映画が3本もある。どうしようか。
 
 
 

 
 
Welcome to Business communication in simple English.
 
Hi! I'm Brandon Stowell. Great to have you with us.
 
Yes. This program will help you sound more professional in any situation.
 
Let's jump right in.
 
Hi, everyone.
 
Hi! I'm Brandon Stowell. So glad you could join us.
 
Remember the only way to improve your English is to use it.
Don't be afraid to go for it.
 
Yes. And if you've made your proposal to your clients and they're currently
thinking about it, your proposal is under consideration.
 
Yes. We do use that expression often.
 
Yes. "Consider" means to make a point of thinking about something.
 
Right. And for "intend", let's take a quick look back at one of our first episodes.
And the verb "aim" or "aim to". Both of these verbs describe a plan
to do something.
However, "intend" has the nuance of thinking about not necessarily doing.
 
Hmm. Thanks for bringing us up.
 
Are you ready?
 
Wow! If you want to put your boss's mind at ease about something,
please use this phrase.
It's natural to want to impress your boss by taking on lots of responsibilities.
Showing her that you can be counted on to complete a task and do
a good job as well.
So why not elevate your vocabulary at the same time
and use "consider it done."
 
Thanks.
 
See you next time.

 
 
Monday, August 15, 2011
Hi, listeners! Welcome to 5 minute English.
I'm David Neale.
It's time to focus on your English.
And I'm Vicki Glass.
Thanks for tuning in.
It's time to build up your English muscles.
Are you ready?
Here we go.
Let's read out loud.
One. Now listen.
 
Are you coming with me?
You'd better get ready if you are.
I'm leaving in five minutes.
 
I once wanted to be an actor.
Can you imagine that?
Me! An actor!
 
We're going on a hot spring trip.
Why don't you go with us?
It's a day trip.
 
Self-belief is a crucial element of success.
自分を信じる心は成功するために欠かせない要素なのです。
Let's check. Let's try.
Here's a message for you.
See you tomorrow. Bye.
 
 
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Let's read out loud.
One. Now listen.
 
This is the town I grew up in.
But there've been a lot of changes.
I hardly recognize it now.
 
Can we listen to something else?
This music is so serious.
I want something bright and cheery.
 
What are you doing on the 14th?
I hope you're not busy.
There's a concert I want to take you to.
 
Here's a message for you.
Stay focused on your goal and never give up.
目標を見据えて決して諦めるな。
See you tomorrow. Bye.
 
 
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
 
Hi, listeners! Welcome to 5 minute English.
I'm Greg Dale.
It's time to focus on your English.
And I'm Vicki Glass.
Thanks for tuning in.
It's time to build up your English muscles.
Are you ready?
Here we go.
 
Let's read out loud.
One. Now listen.
 
Jason is good at telling jokes.
His timing is impeccable.
How did he learn that?
Maybe he didn't.
It's probably a natural talent.
 
Hello, I'm back.
Is anybody home?
I guess not.
Here's a note.
It says, "I'll be back in ten minutes."
 
Here's a message for you.
Your past effort will never be wasted if you keep it up.
がんばり続ければこれまでの努力は決して無駄になりません。
See you tomorrow. Bye.
 
 
Friday, August 19, 2011
 
Let's listen and answer.
One. Now listen.
 
John, you're a lawyer. Can you read this?
Can't you? It's in English.
Yes, but it's a contract. It's written in legalese.
OK, I'll try to explain it in plain English.
 Q: Why does the woman ask for John's help? - He understands legalese.
Look at that car.
It's blocking our driveway.
How inconsiderate!
Well, I shouldn't jump to conclusions.
Maybe there's been some kind of emergency.
 Q: What happened? - Someone left their car in the wrong place.
Hey, everybody, I need your attention.
We've only reserved this restaurant until 9:00.
It's 8:45 now, so it's about time to wrap things up.
But the party's not over yet!
We're all meeting at Harry's Bar at 9:30.
 Q: What can we assume? - They're finishing a dinner party.
Let's check. Let's try.
Here's a message for you today.
Mistakes and failures are a part of learning.
間違いや失敗は学習の一部なのです。
See you tomorrow. Bye.
 
 
Saturday, August 20, 2011
 
Let's listen and answer.
Now listen.
 
Excuse me.
Is that your dog?
He's a beautiful terrier, isn't he?
And he's so well-behaved.
As you can see, a lot of the dog owners here have terriers.
By the way, did you know this park requires leashes?
I'm sure you don't really need one for that little guy.
But apparently it's more than just a formality.
I've heard that the rule is enforced fairly strictly.
I don't mean to sound like a scold.
It's just something to keep in mind, you know.
 Q1: Where are they? - At a park
 Q2: What can we assume about the woman? - She owns a dog.
 Q3: What does the woman say? - The listener should leash his dog.
Here's a message for you today.
Don't put it off just because you're busy.
忙しいというだけで先に延ばしてはいけません。
See you tomorrow. Bye.
 
Sunday, August 21, 2011
 
Let's listen and write.
One. Now listen.
 
Why the long face?
I wish I were more well-spoken.
Don't be so nosy.
If my memory serves, she's a lawyer.
This report is due today.
 
Here's a message for you today.
Daily practice is a shortcut to improvement.
毎日練習することが上達への近道なのです。
See you tomorrow. Bye.

 
 
岩本 Susan: Business Communication in Action 実践ビジネス英語
 
杉田敏: Hello, everybody.こんにちは。みなさん。
 
I: Hello and welcome to the show. This is Susan Iwamoto.
Let's put our communication skills to work.
こんにちは。そして番組にようこそ。スーザン・岩本です。コミュニケーションの技術を応用しましょう。
 
Career and Money  (6)
 
 
Talk the Talk
 
S: In the vignette, Paul Pearson tells the team about his son, Jim,
a college student.
His son is facing tough choices about his future career and this leads
to an interesting discussion about the future of journalism.
 
I: Yes. And the team brought up several timely topics in that regard.
There are many journalism students who are worried about the future
of print media, and as Ron Walker noted are hedging their bets by
studying something considered to be more practical, such as business,
in addition to journalism.
Ron had a great point related to that.
Studying both could give Jim a wider array of choices upon graduation.
His sharp writing skills would be appreciated in the corporate world.
And his knowledge of business would inform his reporting on
the economy.
Having several options to fall back on is a smart move in today's
competitive job market.
 
S: Both Paul and Ron mentioned the precarious situation
of the print media.
Newspapers are facing stiff competition from online media and
are under pressure to provide their own content online for free.
Sue Kim admitted that she had given up her subscription to
her daily paper.
 
I: It's clear that many newspapers are struggling to come up with
a successful  way to handle of this challenge.
One of my favorite papers in the U.S. has experimented with
different approaches over the years.
After making their content available for free for a few years,
they decided to implement a paywall.
Most articles were still free.
But they designated certain content, such as columns
by popular or head writers to paying subscribers only.
This proved to be unpopular and the paper later changed its
policy back to free content overall.
However earlier this year they tried again and have a new policy
limiting online readers to 20 articles per month on their site.
Time will tell if this is a right decision.
 
S: If this is one of your favorite papers, does that mean
you're ready to pay for content online?
 
I: To be honest that's a tough question.
I'm similar to Sue in  some ways.
I'm a news junkie too.
And up until about 2 years ago, I was buying one or two
newspapers a day from my local newsstand.
I think the real turning point for me came with the purchase
of a smart phone.
I generally read newspapers when I was on the train and
otherwise out and about and away from my computer.
I could access the Internet on my own cellphone.
But the reading experience wasn't as satisfying as reading
an actual newspaper.
However once I bought a smart phone that changed.
Then I gradually stopped buying a daily paper.
I still buy actual newspapers from time to time.
I enjoy relaxing with a newspaper over coffee  and more than that
I also feel a strange sort of obligations to help keep the print media in business.
 
S: Paul Pearson mentioned the soaring cost of college tuition.
His son, Jim, was even considering squeezing four years into three
as a way of saving money.
 
I: The cost of a college education in the U.S. is exorbitant,
and as Sue noted students often have to take out considerable
loans to finance it.
This is a painful topic for many young Americans just starting out
in the business world.
Tuition costs continue to rise.
And this translates to a heavy debt burden to bear upon graduation.
Recently I read of one private college that will be charging its
undergraduates  nearly $ 60000 per year for tuition,
ees, room and board.
Graduate schools can be even pricier.
I can think of one institution in particular that charges over
$ 80000 for tuition, fees, room and board for one year in an MBA program.
Of course not all universities are that expensive.
There are many excellent public universities that charge much less.
As a graduate of a public university, I admit I'm a bit biased.
But frankly I don't know how many of those small private colleges
can justify charging that much money.
I was happy with the quality of my university, thrilled to be able to
pay off my student loans quickly thanks to its reasonable tuition.
 
 
That's all for today.
 
Thanks for joining us.

 
 
 
Business Communication in Action 実践ビジネス英語
 
Hello, everybody.こんにちは。みなさん。
 
Hello and welcome to the show.
This is Heather Howard.
Let's take a look at conversation at work.
 
Career and Money (5)
 
Pearson says student-loan defaults are at their highest level since 1998
and likely to increase.
Walker says students feel they have to borrow and
that college education still seen as critical to success.
Kim describes how some of her friends are having trouble repaying their loans.
And Walker adds that the bad economy makes it hard for others to help.
Pearson says he constantly encourages his son to save for contingencies.
 
 
Student-loan default: Pearson means fail to meet an obligation
most often a financial obligation.
You'll hear about countries defaulting on their debts, for example.
We also talk about people losing by default in sports,
meaning they didn't compete or finish the competition.
 
Be saddled with: This means to be burdened with something
as if a horse's saddle is strapped on to you. 
A country might be saddled with a huge deficit.
Or an employee saddled with a heavy workload.
 
And I say it's most commonly used in a negative form as in the vignette.
Imagine someone giving a speech before a huge crowd.
If they stayed calm and delivered it confidently, we could say,
"Wow! He wasn't fazed by the crowd."
 
Article of faith: This means a fundamental belief.
Something that people don't question.
For example, before President John F. Kennedy in the United States, it was
an article of faith that a Catholic person would never be elected President.
 
Kim says some of her friends are not so lucky.
There's also the expression: No such luck.
And we use this when fortune hasn't smiled on us.
Things that have not gone the way we hoped.
Let's say I'm trying to get tickets to some tropical destination,
but it's right before お盆.
My husband asks, "Were there any seats?"
And I have to reply, "No such luck. Everything's booked."
 
Lend a helping hand:
You can leave out the "helping" if you like and just say "lend a hand."
 
I say Onerous.
Impress upon. Or impress on is fine too.
This is to make something clearly understood,
to give someone a vivid impression of something.
For example, you could say something like:
my boss is always impressing on us the importance of cutting costs.
 
Set aside: Pearson also could have said put aside. In other words,
save for later.
Set aside and put aside can also mean leave until later,
to deal with later.
You could say something like: Well, I have to finish this project first.
So I'll put the other one aside until next week.
 
save for a rainy day
 
And rainy day can also be an adjective.
I was reading the other day about a U.S. state that decided not
to use money from its rainy day fund.
 
Credit history: This is a record of how someone has paid off
various debts, such as credit cards and loans.
And it's used as a guide for lending to them again and future.
If I have a bad credit history, for example,
it might be hard for me to get a mortgage on a house.
 
 
That's all for today.
 
See you next time. Take care.

 
 
 
Business Communication in Action 実践ビジネス英語
 
Hello, everybody.こんにちは。みなさん。
 
Hello and welcome to the show.
This is Heather Howard.
Let's take a look at conversation at work.
 
Career and Money (4)
 
Pearson says he appreciates his son Jim's offer to graduate early
but wants him to stay four years to mature and thoroughly
enjoy university life.
Asked by Goto if Jim is helping to pay for his education,
Pearson says Jim has a part time job and a student loan.
Kim expresses distaste at her own loan.
And Walker describes how Americans owe more on student loans
nearly $ 1trillion than on credit cards.
 
 
That's nothing to sneeze at.
This means something is not to be ignored or dismissed.
Kim also could have said, "That's not to be sneezed at."
If someone was offered a 20% raise to change jobs, for example,
they'd seriously consider it. 20% more money is nothing to be sneezed at.
 
Give one's blessing: Blessing can be a religious benediction.
But Kim used it to mean endorsement or approval.
 
Foot the bill: This means pay the expenses for something.
Not always but this expression often suggests that someone is
getting stuck with the bill that they're being made to pay.
I've read articles about airline passengers having to foot the bill
for higher fuel costs.
Or tax payers footing the bill for some government project.
 
Make a sizable dent in: A dent is a depression.
So the image here is to reduce something, to lower the amount,
or level of it.
You might hear things like the government efforts haven't
made a dent in employment.
Or the recession has made a huge dent in the company's sales.
 
Make a dent can also mean accomplish part of a task,
make progress towards its completion.
You might say, "I haven't finish writing the presentation.
But I made a good dent in it today."
 
Pearson also could have said, the family coffers.
 
I laughed when I read this because that's exactly what I did.
I worked at the university bookstore, partly because by working there
I got my textbooks for free and I had a modest student loan.
 
In my case, in college, math was a four-letter word.
 
You're certainly not alone there. Other people have had
the same experience or feeling Walker is saying.
He also could have said, "You're not the only one."
Or "You're not alone in disliking loans."
 
With no end in sight: There's no sign that something
is going to change, Walker means.
I'd say it's mostly used the negative way.
Things like gas prices are soaring. And there's no end in sight.
Or she's extremely busy at work. And there's no end in sight.
 
Do a double take: This would be much easier to explain
if we were on TV.
A double take is that delayed reaction we have
when we see or hear something surprising.
It doesn't hit us immediately but the second look or reaction
conveys our shock.
My father, for example, did a double take the first time
he saw Shinjuku at rush hour. It's a lot of people.
 
That's all for today.
 
Always a pleasure. Bye.

 
 
Welcome to Business communication in simple English.
 
Hi! I'm Brandon Stowell. Great to have you with us.
 
Yes. This program will help you sound more professional in any situation.
 
Let's jump right in.
 
Hi, everyone.
 
Hi, I'm Brandon Stowell. Good day to you all.
 
Listen carefully. Let's begin.
 
Let your English brain take over. You're doing great!
 
Yes. And to really maximize the function way in your office
don't underestimate a nice flower arrangement.
 
Yes. Arrange means to put in an understandable, logical order.

Well put!
 
Right.
And chess, a game ware, understanding piece movement is important
but piece positioning is crucial.
 
Are you ready?
 
You're all doing great!
 
And jobs that epitomize arrange or making arrangements are
the personal assistants and concierges.
Personal assistants arrange appointments, meetings, deliveries,
etc… for managers.
Concierges assist hotel customers with arranging travel, entertainment,
reservations and more.
 
Don't forget to tip.
 
Nice point!
 
We'd like to thank everyone for arranging your schedules to listen to our show.
Listening to the show will put you in a better position at work.
Well done, everyone.
See you next time.

 
 
Welcome to Business communication in simple English.
 
Hi! I'm Brandon Stowell. Great to have you with us.
 
Yes. This program will help you sound more professional in any situation.
 
Let's jump right in.
 
Hi! I'm Brandon Stowell. 
 
Let's get crack in.
 
Yes. One noun form of monitor is of course computer screen,
but people who monitor can be called monitors.
 
Yes. Monitor means to watch or keep track of.
So if you don't watch financial news to see the stock of a company fluctuate,
but instead keep track of its closing price,
it can still be said that you're monitoring the stock price.
 
Yeah, you can say that.
 
That's right.
This is a job for crime scene investigators.
Police departments employ forensic experts to look at crime scenes
in detail for even the smallest clue to solving a crime.
These experts look at every piece collected from the entire area
down to the DNA.
Now that's thrill.
 
Exactly
 
Let's get started.
 
looking for / recruiting test users
 
Okay, everyone.
Continue monitoring your progress and see you next time.

 
 
Monday, August 8, 2011
Hi, listeners! Welcome to 5 minute English.
I'm David Neale.
It's time to focus on your English.
And I'm Vicki Glass.
Thanks for tuning in.
It's time to build up your English muscles.
Are you ready?
Here we go.
Let's read out loud.
One. Now listen.
 
How did you like my presentation?
If you have any advice, I'm all ears.
Don't hesitate to be critical.
 
It's almost time to start the meeting.
But some people are absent.
Let's give them a few more minutes.
 
This expensive coffee tastes expensive.
And that cheap coffee tastes cheap.
You get what you paid for.
 
Let's check. Let's try.
Here's a message for you.
Learn from your mistakes and failures.
間違いや失敗から学びましょう。
See you tomorrow. Bye.
 
 
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Let's read out loud.
One. Now listen.
 
It's very nice to meet you, Mr. Roberts.
We've exchanged so many e-mails.
I feel like we're old friends.
 
You haven't had lunch yet, have you?
You must be starving.
Let me make you a sandwich.
 
I'll be out of the office today.
I'll mostly be visiting clients.
If you need me, call my cellphone.
 
Here's a message for you.
Don't procrastinate. Do it now.
先に延ばすな。今やろう。
See you tomorrow. Bye.
 
 
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
 
Let's read out loud.
One. Now listen.
 
I'm making curry for dinner.
But don't worry.
I'll hold the hot sauce.
You can have yours mild.
I'll add spice to mine after I serve it.
 
I just got a new job.
The pay isn't great.
But it's an excellent opportunity.
I finally get to use my artistic talents.
So it's a step toward my future.
 
Here's a message for you.
Put your words into action.
言ったことは実行しましょう。
See you tomorrow. Bye.
 
 
Thursday, August 11, 2011
 
Let's role play.
One. Now listen.
 
A: That was a great lunch.
B: It sure was. Ooh! I can't get up yet.
A: What's the matter? Are you OK?
B: I'm fine. My legs just fell asleep.
 
A: Do you have any tissue?
B: Here. Use this.
A: Thanks. What is it?
B: That's a paper towel.
 
A: It's raining again.
B: No, it's not. I was just outside.
A: Look again. It's pouring.
B: So it is. It came on suddenly.
 
Let's check. Let's try.
Here's a message for you.
All talk and no action won't produce anything.
口先だけで行動しなければ何も生まれません。
See you tomorrow. Bye.
 
 
Friday, August 12, 2011
 
Let's listen and answer.
One. Now listen.
 
Is this an earthquake-proof building?
I assume so. It's a modern office structure.
But how do you know it's safe?
I assume there are construction standards, inspections, etc.
 Q: What are they talking about? - An office building
I can't talk about business now.
I just got off a 14-hour flight.
I'm exhausted.
Why don't we go get a drink?
We can talk about work tomorrow.
 Q: How does the man feel? - Thirsty
Hi, Jack.
How's progress on your business plan?
I heard you were looking for investors.
You might want to contact this guy.
He's an old friend of mine.
If he's not interested, he may know someone who is.
 Q: What is the woman doing? - Offering to help
Let's check. Let's try.
Here's a message for you today.
Keep practicing no matter how hot it is.
どんなに暑くても練習を続けましょう。
See you tomorrow. Bye.
 
 
Saturday, August 13, 2011
 
Let's listen and answer.
Now listen.
 
Let's stop for just a minute or two to check our gear and take a drink of water.
We'll be at the summit in about ten minutes, but this is also a good spot to take a photo if you want.
We've made good time on this hike.
Remember when we looked up here from below?
That was only three hours ago.
I feel like I've been climbing all day.
Smell that fresh mountain air.
Isn't it fantastic?
And just wait until you see the view from the top.
It'll take your breath away.
 Q1: Who is talking? - A guide
 Q2: What are they doing? - Climbing a mountain
 Q3: Where are they? - Near the summit
Let's check. Let's try.
Here's a message for you today.
Tomorrow's success starts today.
明日の成功は今日、始まる。
See you tomorrow. Bye.
 
Sunday, August 14, 2011
 
Let's listen and write.
One. Now listen.
 
Don't get your hopes up.
My wife is extremely tidy.
Stop your pouting.
Would you scratch my back?
I had a feeling you'd say that.
 
Here's a message for you today.
Good luck is the result of hard work.
幸運は頑張った結果なのです
See you tomorrow. Bye.

 
 
Monday, August 1, 2011
Hi, listeners! Welcome to 5 minute English.
I'm David Neale.
It's time to focus on your English.
And I'm Vicki Glass.
Thanks for tuning in.
It's time to build up your English muscles.
Are you ready?
Here we go.
Let's read out loud.
One. Now listen.
 
I don't have any hobbies.
But I love to cook.
I guess that means cooking is my hobby.
 
A package came in the mail.
I think it's those shirts you ordered.
It's addressed to you, so I didn't open it.
 
It's almost three in the afternoon.
Didn't I have to do something by three?
Oh, yes - get to the bank before it closes.
 
Let's check. Let's try.
Here's a message for you.
Every little bit each day helps.
毎日の小さな積み重ねが力になるのです。
See you tomorrow. Bye.
 
 
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Let's read out loud.
One. Now listen.
 
Ouch, these shoes are too tight.
I thought I'd bought the right size.
But my little toes hurt.
 
You look so tense.
Let me rub your shoulders.
It'll help you relax.
 
I used to drive a sports car.
But not anymore.
I need a minivan now that we have kids.
 
Here's a message for you.
Wishing alone will get you nowhere.
願っているだけではどうにもなりません。
See you tomorrow. Bye.
 
 
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
 
Let's read out loud.
One. Now listen.
 
These chocolates taste wonderful.
I could eat the whole box.
But I'll just have one more, then stop.
Okay, maybe two more.
Three more- and that's absolutely it!
 
I just saw you type in your password.
Can I give you a piece of advice?
You might want to change it.
It's "1234", right?
That's way too easy to guess.
 
 
Here's a message for you.
Practice right now, and you'll be glad you did.
今すぐ練習すれば、やってよかったと思いますよ。
See you tomorrow. Bye.
 
 
Thursday, August 4, 2011
 
Let's role play.
One. Now listen.
 
A: Oops! My cellphone is ringing.
B: I didn't hear it.
A: It's on silent mode.
B: Oh, I see... Go ahead and answer it.
 
A: Have you been getting enough sleep?
B: I guess so. Why?
A: You look really tired lately.
B: Thanks for your concern.
 
A: Is this egg boiled or raw?
B: Set it on the counter and spin it.
A: Why should I do that?
B: If it keeps spinning fast, it's hard-boiled.
 
Let's check. Let's try.
Here's a message for you.
If you keep at it, you'll get better.
根気よく頑張れば上達します。
See you tomorrow. Bye.
 
 
Friday, August 5, 2011
 
Let's listen and answer.
One. Now listen.
 
Whew! We finished our report on time.
Yes, but I don't like having to hurry like that.
Who cares? We finished it. It's done.
It's when you hurry like that you make mistakes.
 Q: What does the woman mean? - They might have made mistakes.
This closet is a mess.
I'm going to clean it out this weekend.
I'll throw away everything I don't need.
Then I'll organize what's left.
It'll free up a lot of space.
 Q: What will the woman do? - Reorganize her closet
I wish I could read for pleasure.
But my job requires lots of technical reading.
I'm always looking at analyses, reports and so on.
And I often have to take work home.
So I don't have time for novels and poems.
 Q: What does the man read most? - Technical analyses
Let's check. Let's try.
Here's a message for you today.
Make the best possible use of your spare time.
空き時間を最大限に活用しましょう。
See you tomorrow. Bye.
 
 
Saturday, August 6, 2011
 
Let's listen and answer.
Now listen.
 
Fred volunteers at a local hospital.
He's not a doctor or therapist.
But doctors say that a visit from Fred helps his patients feel better.
He has a very special talent.
He makes cute animals out of balloons and he tells lots of funny jokes while he's making them.
When he's done, he gives his balloon creations to hospital patients.
It's a very simple gesture.
But it can really brighten a sick person's day.
Both children and adults say Fred cheers them up.
 Q1: What kind of work is described? - Volunteer work
 Q2: What equipment does Fred use? - Balloons
 Q3: How can Fred best be described? - Kind-hearted
 
Let's check. Let's try.
Here's a message for you today.
Your rate of improvement will reflect how much you practice.
どれくらい上達するかはあなたの練習量次第です。
See you tomorrow. Bye.
 

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