ビジネス英語ディクテーション

ただ聞こえてきたままにタイプしてアップしてるだけの地味なブログです。

2012年03月

 
 
Monday, March 19, 2012
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.
 
Keep up the good work.
You're on the right track.
You've come too far to stop now.
 
You're going backpacking in Europe?
Aren't you a little scared?
I'd be afraid to travel without any clear plans.
 
Try this hat on.
It looks good on you.
Why don't you wear a hat more often?
 
Here's a message for you today.
Better English comes from constant effort.
絶えず努力すれば英語は上達する。
 
See you tomorrow.
 
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Let's read out loud.
One. Now listen.
 
Here's my business card.
Do you have one?
If not, just tell me your email address.
 
How was your trip?
I can see you spent time in the sun.
That's quite a tan you've got.
 
I think I felt a raindrop.
But there's not a cloud in the sky.
It must be from that lawn sprinkler over there.
 
Daily effort is a virtue. 
日々の努力は美徳である。
 
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Let's read out loud.
One. Now listen.
 
Let's get into character
Scene 12
As an English teacher, you talk to your students and
encourage them to keep practicing.
 
Now you know listening, reading and writing practice is very important,
don't you?
But if you want to become able to speak English,
you have to practice speaking.
The more you practice, the more your skills will improve.
But what happens if you keep skipping your daily practice?
Your English skills will become rusty.
 
Daily effort is the key to improvement.
日々努力することが上達の秘訣なのです。
 
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Let's role play.
One. Now listen.
 
A: I'm home.
B: Don't forget to wash your hands.
A: I'm doing that now.
B: Gargle while you're at it.
 
A: That coffee smells delicious.
B: Thanks. I just made it.
A: Could I have a cup by any chance?
B: Absolutely. Help yourself.
 
A: Am I developing a double chin?
B: No. Why? Have you gained weight?
A: I just feel bloated lately.
B: Try doing some moderate exercise.
 
There's no shortcut to better English skills.
英語力アップへの近道はありません。
 
Friday, March 23, 2012
Let's listen and answer.
Now listen.
 
Do you remember this photo?
Yeah, it's from two summers ago. In Florida.
This is Hawaii, and it's from last year.
Those beach resorts all seem the same to me.
 Q: According to the woman, where was the photo taken? - In Hawaii
I see you're reading that spy novel I recommended.
You're going to love the ending.
On the last page, the bad guy - I guess I shouldn't tell you.
 Q: What do we know about the man? - He's already read the book.
Let me introduce to Bill Harman.
I've been working with Bill for years.
And he's looking for new ventures to invest in.
I can't guarantee that he'll fund your project.
But I promise you he'll listen with an open mind.
 Q: Who is Bill Harman? - The woman's coworker
 Your daily effort will bring you better English skills. 
日々努力すれば英語力はアップするのです。
 
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Let's listen and answer.
Now listen.
 
Mmmm.
There's nothing like a buffet-style restaurant. …
What do you mean I took too much food?
I'm hungry.
And this is an all-you-can-eat place.
That's the whole reason I brought us here.
It's a smorgasbord.
You're supposed to take all you can.
That's the whole point of it.
I don't know about you.
But I came here to eat.
Let's dig in.
You're pretty budget-conscious.
So think of it this way.
The more food you grab, the better a value you get for your money.
 Q1: What did someone say to the man? - He took too much food.
 Q2: What do we know about the man? - He brought others to the restaurant.
 Q3: What does the man want to do? - Eat a lot
 All talk and no action will get you nowhere.
口先だけで何もしなければどうしようもない。
 
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Let's listen and write.
One. Now listen.
 
Don't be afraid of the consequences.
I can't put it into words well.
I've heard a lot about you.
All he talks about is himself.
We're in the homestretch now.
 
What you have to do now is practice, practice and practice.
あなたが今やらなくてはいけないのは、練習、練習、そして練習することです。

We're accustomed to thinking that our lives revolve around great moments.
But great moments often catch us unaware - beautifully wrapped in
what others may consider a small one.
 
私たちの暮らしが偉大な瞬間を中心に展開していることに私たちは慣れっこになっている。でも、偉大な瞬間は私たちの気づかぬうちに訪れる。美しくラッピングされて、そのために大抵の人はそれがちっぽけなものだと思うかもしれない。
 
考えてみれば、
18歳の頃からの友人、牧善一郎君との出会いも
そうした偉大な瞬間の一つだった。
 
現在、牧君は、鹿児島県内の小学校(岩川小学校)の校長をしている。
 
以下は、たまたまみつけたブログから~
 
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聖書うんぬんで書き忘れていましたが、私の小六のときの担任が熱心なクリスチャンでした。(ロザリオはしていなかったから、プロテスタントだったのだろうか)

その先生は私がずっといじめられていたことを知って、卒業式の日、クラスの児童の前で

「この子の苦しみがみんなにわかりますか?」

と泣きながら訴えてくれました。

私が唯一楽しいと心から思った小六の一年間、それを支えてくださったのは、牧善一郎先生の愛情のおかげでした。

 
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これを読んで、ほんとうに牧君らしいな、と思った。
 

 
 
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。
 
Voluntourism Thrives (6)
 
Talk the Talk
 
S: In our current vignette, we hear some news about Goto Yoko,
who has been away from the Great Lakes' office,
working on a corporate volunteer project in China.
This sparks a discussion about voluntourism.
 
I: This is a term that has been popping up a lot recently.
The idea itself isn't new.
But the idea of combining a vacation with a volunteer project
seems to be more and more common these days.
I have several American friends and acquaintances
who have done this over the  years.
One couple volunteered with an organization
that sends teams around the U.S. to build houses for families in need.
Another woman traveled to India to help build a new hospital in a small town.
 
S: Ron Walker talked about his experience in the Peace Corps.
He and his wife volunteered in Peru.
Some say the 1960s were the hey day of the Peace Corps.
How has it fared in recent years, Susan?
 
I: Well, there are currently about 9000 Peace Corps volunteers worldwide.
I have several friends who were Peace Corps volunteers
within the last 10 to 15 years.
They served in Central America, West Africa and Southeast Asia,
and came back with amazing stories.
Their strong desire to contribute to society,
along with a great interest in other cultures, promoted them to join.
One friend was based in Thailand and ended up staying
to live and work there even after leaving the Peace Corps.
After the devastating tsunami in 2004, the Peace Corps
asked him to coordinate the efforts of the many volunteers
who descended on the country to help with relief work.
 
S: On a related note, Japan experienced the rise in volunteerism
after the earthquake and tsunami last year.
Many of the volunteers were from the rest part of Japan
but there were international volunteers, too.
 
I: Yes. And I remember reading about special international tours
being offered in the United States for people who wanted to volunteer
in the clean-up efforts in the Tohoku region.
In the immediate aftermath of the disaster, many of my friends
and relatives in the U.S. contacted me to ask how they could help.
Their outpouring of support was moving.
but at the time I was also at a loss as to how best contribute.
I suggested they raise money for the many non profit organizations
coordinating relief efforts.
As Melinda Kinkaid said, the travel industry is taking notice of
the interest in volunteer trouble.
Some specialize in particular types of voluntourism
such as conservation or public health projects.
Others offer opportunities to teach English as an international volunteer.
 
S: Jack Wakimoto mentioned that he and his fiancée plan to 
go to New Orleans to help with the Hurricane Katrina clean-up there.
 
Yes.
And as Paul Pearson noted, Hurricane Katrina is no longer in the headlines.
It's good to hear that people are continuing to pitch in,
and I hope this will also be the case with the Tohoku relief efforts.
They need all the help they can get.
 
 
That's all for today.
 
Ah, thank you.
Well, you know it's been such a pleasure being on the program
for the past few years.
And I've really enjoyed working with you, Sugita san.
And it's been so much fun to have had a chance to meet
many of our listeners over the years, too.
So thank you very much for this wonderful opportunity.
And I wish our listeners best of luck in their future English studies.
 
Thank you very much 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.
 
Voluntourism Thrives (5)
 
Kinkaid says the travel industry has created voluntourism packages lately.
And Walker attributes the current prominence of the trend to the philanthropy
of well-known business leaders.
Pearson says he might also take a volunteer trip, which Kinkaid predicts
could transform his life.
This leads Pearson to announce the possibility of significant changes
at Great Lakes.
He can be specific but assures everyone the changes will be beneficial.
 
 
Be in the spotlight: Be the focus of attention, in other words.
Like someone who's on stage and has a bright light focused on them.
Environmental issues may be in the spotlight at a certain time.
Or a city can be in the spotlight if it gets a reputation as a great place to live.
 
Limelight
 
High profile  -   low profile
Keep on low profile 低姿勢を保つ  目立たないようにしている
 
Philanthropy: This means donations or the act of making donations of money,
time, goods, etc. to benefit humanity.
Someone who makes such donations is a philanthropist.
 
Help people help themselves: This is a very common expression.
The idea is assisting people so they'll have the resources to better their own lives.
So medical workers who teach about hygiene and other forms of disease
prevention are helping people help themselves.
So are people who teach others to read or provide microloans.
 
Heaven helps those who help themselves.
 
Not too distant future: In this case, too means very.
So if something is in the not too distant future, it's not very far off,
it's fairly soon.
We use "too" in a lot of expressions this way.
If someone asked, "Where's the restaurant?", you could answer,
"Oh, not too far, just a 10-minute walk."
 
In the offing: Pearson means big changes are coming at Great Lakes.
They are not in the not too distant future.
A company might announce there are major cutbacks in the offing.
Or a news report may say there are very cold temperatures and snow
in the offing this weekend.
And in the offing can also mean likely to happen in the near future.
 
On the horizon 差し迫っている。兆しが見えている。
 
Give someone a heads-up: This is a warning or notice of something.
Metaphorically making someone lift up their head to be aware of it.
Your boss might say, "To give you a heads-up,
we're going to have a staff meeting at 3 p.m. today."
Or, I get a heads-up by email from certain news services
when there's an article on a subject I'm interested in.
 
Rest assured: We often use this phrase to reassure people to tell them
don't worry you can be certain of.
A delivery service might tell a customer,
"Rest assured. We'll have your package there by 5 p.m. today."
 
 
That's all for today.
 
Thanks so much for listening. 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.
 
Voluntourism Thrives (4)
 
Walker says his wife wants to contribute to AIDS prevention.
And he would like to help fight malaria.
Pearson says health conservation and education are
the most popular areas for voluntourism.
But Walker cautions that while voluntourists can certainly help
in such fields they need to realize that change takes time.
Wakimoto says he's arranged his upcoming work in New Orleans
by contacting local groups there.
And he asks his colleagues how foreign voluntourism is arranged.
 
 
Have in mind: Have in mind means envision, intend, plan.
What do you have in mind for your anniversary dinner? For example.
Or the mayor's speech described what he has in mind for the city's future.
 
What's on your mind? 何を考えているんですか。
 
Eradicate: One vivid synonym for this is "stamp out."
The image is stamping your feet on top of some unwanted thing to get rid of it,
eliminate it.
Different people and organizations are working to stamp out hunger, for example.
Others are trying to stamp out bullying Internet fraud
 
Wipe out
 
Need a helping hand: Need assistance, help, Walker is saying.
And as in Japanese, to offer such help is to lend a helping hand or lend a hand
 
Make a real difference: Walker is using this to mean have a significant impact
on something, make a significant change.
You could say, "Tighter government regulations have made a real difference
in carbon emissions.
And the opposite expression would be: "not make a difference"
or "make no difference." 
Apparently in a recent U.S. survey, more than half of drivers said
making a cellphone call made no difference in their driving performance.
I think they're fooling themselves.
 
same difference
 
Move at a slower pace.
If you want to say something moves progresses extremely slowly,
you can use the expression, "at a snail's pace."
Imagine you're caught on a very crowded highway, the cars are very budged,
You could say later, "Another traffic was moving at a snail's pace."
 
Overnight: immediate, quickly, in other words.
Studying Japanese certainly taught me that it's impossible
to learn a foreign language overnight.
Practice, practice, practice.
 
This also pops up in expressions like: an overnight success 
or an overnight sensation, meaning someone or something
that becomes successful or popular extremely quickly.
 
How does something work?
Wakimoto means what are the processes involved. How is something done?
Someone  might ask you.
How is the prime minister elected in Japan? How does that work?
Or a foreigner in Japan might ask, "How does permanent residence he work?
How do I get that?"
 
 
That's all for today.
 
Great to see you. Take care.

 
 
Welcome to Business Communication in simple English.
 
And I am Adam Fulford.
 
We're here to help you master some e-mail basics.
 
Hello. This is Adam Fulford.
 
 
Moving the "although" later gives your sentence a slightly more positive feeling.
We are all in agreement about the importance of the Chinese market,
although we did not unanimously agree that we should increase
our sales reps in China at the cost of losing reps in Southeast Asia.
 
We can use a different word instead of "wise."
I was wondering if it might be prudent to cancel the contract altogether.
 
 
Well, Fumi sensei, thank you for your guidance these past months.
I don't say that as a leader that  see definitely you as a follower.
Thank you for leading me to some interesting email insights.
 
Likewise. I'd like to thank you for your guidance, Adam san.
I have learned a lot from your wisdom and experience.
 
 
My next action is to thank the audience very much for listening to these shows.
What is your next action?
 
My next action is to say thank you to the audience just like you
and also to bid them farewell.
 
 
Good-bye.

 
「県庁おもてなし課」 有川浩
 
「モリー先生との火曜日」 ミッチ・アルボム
 
「いつ死んでもいい老い方」 外山滋比古
 
「日野原重明 一〇〇歳」
 
「命」 柳美里
 
「センセイの鞄」 川上弘美
 
「鉄道員」 浅田次郎
 
「家族シネマ」 柳美里
 
「脳を創る読書」 酒井邦嘉
 
「シアター!」 有川浩
 
「きことわ」 朝吹真理子
 
「東京DOLL 石田衣良
 
「ジェノサイド」 高野和明
 
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「県庁おもてなし課」 有川浩 … うん、まぁまぁ。
 
「モリー先生との火曜日」 ミッチ・アルボム … うん、いいね。
P17
 医者は余命二年と診ていた。
 モリーはそれ以下と考えていた。 
 しかし、心の中には深く思い定めたものがあった。それを彼は、頭上に剣がぶら下がっているような状態で診察室から出てきたその日に練り始めた。希望をなくして消えていくか、それとも残された時間に最善を尽くすか…と自分に問いかけていた。
 めげるものか、死ぬことは恥ずかしくなんかないんだ。
 死を人生最後のプロジェクト、生活の中心に据えよう。誰だっていずれ死ぬんだから、自分はかなりお役に立てるんじゃないか? 研究対象になれる。人間教科書に。ゆっくりと辛抱強く死んでいく私を研究してほしい。私にどんなことが起こるかよく見てくれ。私に学べ。
 
P40-41
 突然モリーが口を開いた。「死ぬっていうのはね、悲しいことの一つにすぎないんだよ。不幸な生き方をするのはまた別のことだ。ここへ来る人の中には不幸な人がずいぶんいる」
 なぜでしょう?
「そう、一つにはね、われわれのこの文化が人びとに満ち足りた気持を与えないってことがある。われわれはまちがったことを教えているんだよ。文化がろくな役に立たないんなら、それなものいらないと言えるだけの強さを持たないといけない。自分の文化を創ること。多くの人はそれができない。私よりよっぽど不幸だよ…こんな状態の私より。
 もうじき死ぬとはいっても、私のまわりには愛してくれる人、心配してくれる人がたくさんいる。世の中にそう言える人がどれだけいるか?」
 
P48
「多くの人が無意味な人生を抱えて歩き回っている。自分では大事なことのように思ってあれこれ忙しげに立ち働いているけれども、実は半分ねているようなものだ。まちがったものを追いかけているからそうなる。人生に意味を与える道は、人を愛すること、自分の周囲の社会のために尽くすこと、自分に目的と意味を与えてくれるものを創り出すこと」
 
P176
「よろしい。さてそこで、あれっというような結論になるんだけど、われわれ人間は、こういったすばらしい植物や動物とは実はずいぶんちがうんだよ。
 人間は、お互いに愛し合えるかぎり、またその愛し合った気持をおぼえているかぎり、死んでもほんとうに行ってしまうことはない。つくり出した愛はすべてそのまま残っている。思い出はすべてそのまま残っている。死んでも生きつづけるんだ…この世にいる間にふれた人、育てた人すべての心の中に」
 声がかすれてきた。しばらく休止が必要なしるしだ。ぼくは鉢を出窓にもどし、テープレコーダーを止めた。その前に、モリーが最後に口にしたセンテンスはこれ。
「死で人生は終わる、つながりは終わらない」
 
P193
 モリーが無くなったあと、大学時代の資料を入れた箱をひっくり返していたら、モリーの授業の一つで書いたリポートが出てきた。もう二十年も前のものだ。表紙にモリー宛てに鉛筆で走り書きしたぼくのコメント、その下にモリーの走り書きの返事がある。
 ぼくの書き出しは「コーチ殿……」。
 モリーのは「選手殿……」。
 これを見るたびに、もう会えないのが悲しくなる。
 あなた方は、ほんとうの先生を持ったことがあるだろうか? あなた方のことを、粗削りだが貴重なもの、英知をもって磨けばみごとに輝く宝石になると見てくれた人を。さいわいそういう先生のもとへたどりつけた人は、きっとそこへもどる道を見つけられる。それは自分の頭の中だけのこともあり、その先生のベッド際のこともある。
 わが老教授の最後の授業は、週に一度、その自宅で行われた。書斎の窓際で小さなハイビスカスがピンクの花を落としていた。授業は火曜日。本はいらない。テーマは人生の意味。経験をもとに語られる講義だった。
 それはいまでもつづいている。
 
「いつ死んでもいい老い方」 外山滋比古… うん、いいよ。
 
「日野原重明 一〇〇歳」… すごい。奥様も。
 
「命」 柳美里 … うん。すばらしいね。
 
「センセイの鞄」 川上弘美 … うん。いいね。
 
「鉄道員」 浅田次郎 … うん、感動した。
 
「家族シネマ」 柳美里 … うん、いいね。
 
「脳を創る読書」 酒井邦嘉 … うん、なるほどね。
 
「シアター!」 有川浩 … うん、よかった。
 
P54
「人間が何かを諦めるのに必要な条件って分かる?」
 解答を待つ表情になった千歳に、司は笑った。さぞや意地の悪い顔になっているだろうと思いながら。
「全力でやって折れることだよ」
 
P280-281
 …時間と金は、
反比例の関係にある。時間をかけたら金が節約できるし、金をかけたら時間が節約できる。世の中はそういう仕組みになっている。
 
「きことわ」 朝吹真理子 … うーん。どうだろう。
 
「東京DOLL 石田衣良 … うん。まぁまぁ面白かった。
 
「ジェノサイド」 高野和明 … これは、傑作。coicoさん、お勧め。

 
 
Welcome to Business Communication in simple English.
 
And I am Adam Fulford.
 
We're here to help you master some e-mail basics.
 
Hello. This is Adam Fulford. 
 
You could also say:
I will summarize the main points here.
 
We could replace two words in the following way:
Please let me know if I have left out or mischaracterized your ideas.
 
If you can include a more specific date, do so in order to avoid problems later.
We will get back to you by March the 30th.
 
Here's a variation:
Let me recap the main points raised so far.
 
If you want to be more positive, you could say:
We've covered a lot of ground.
Why don't we stop here and summarize the important points so far?
 
You could also say:
If you have something you would like to add, please go ahead.
 
Yes. In a situation like this, to emphasize key contrasts,
it's okay to use upper case letters although some people may not like that.
I think big letters are probably safer that Italics,
because Italics may disappear in the other person's email environment.
And upper case letters are probably clearer than using an asterisk()
on either side of the stressed word.
 
 
Thank you for summarizing the important points, Fumi sensei.
 
If no one has anything to add, I think we should call it a day.
 
See you next time.

 
 
Monday, March 12, 2012
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.
 
The vacuum cleaner is broken.
It makes a lot of noise.
But there's no suction.
 
Do you have any change on you?
I want to buy a canned drink.
All I have are large bills.
 
We have to finish by five.
There's no time to waste.
Keep that in mind.
 
Here's a message for you today.
If you give up halfway, all your efforts will be wasted.
途中であきらめたら、すべての努力が無駄になります。
 
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Let's read out loud.
One. Now listen.
 
I went to the doctor last week.
It's no big deal, though.
Just a minor cough.
 
A woman called for you today.
I tried to take a message.
But she hung up instantly.
 
I drank too much last night.
I feel sick.
And my head is pounding.
 
Practice more and your English skills will be that much better.
 
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Let's read out loud.
One. Now listen.
 
It's warming up.
The sun is shining.
The flowers are blooming.
And the birds are chirping.
Spring is in the air.
 
What did I study in college?
You may not believe this.
I majored in philosophy.
It hasn't made me rich.
But it was quite interesting.
 
Empty words won't lead you anywhere.
口先だけではどうにもならない。
 
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Let's role play.
One. Now listen.
 
A: Why are you making that face?
B: My tooth is starting to ache.
A: Then go to a dentist before it gets worse.
B: I keep meaning to. But I'm too busy.
 
A: These streets don't look familiar.
B: Do you think we're lost?
A: Maybe, maybe not...
B: Let's stop and ask for directions.
 
A: Have you ever read this book?
B: Yes and no.
A: What's that supposed to mean?
B: I listened to it, as an audio book.
 
If you buckle down, you can do anything.
本気になれば何でもできる。
 
Friday, March 16, 2012
Let's listen and answer.
Now listen.
 
Have you noticed this creepy painting?
What's creepy about it?
Wherever you stand, the eyes seem to look at you.
That's true of any portrait painting.
 Q: What does the woman mean? - The painting is not unusual.
I heard you're coming here this summer.
You should go see the new history museum.
They don't publicize it much.
But it's really a must-see attraction.
 Q: What is the main topic? - A museum
Did you know I majored in art in college?
It's not directly related to my career, of course.
I eventually went into radio broadcasting.
But it maybe it helped me in some ways.
Artistic people and media people share some traits in common.
 Q: What is most likely to be the man's job? - Announcer
 
No results without any action.
行動しなければ結果は出ません。
 
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Let's listen and answer.
Now listen.
 
Aren't we there yet?
This must be the slowest train in the world.
We should have flown.
But you wanted to take the train.
"Best way to see the country," you said.
"No sense rushing back and forth," you said.
Now we're half a day late.
And we don't even know when we'll arrive.
The worst part of it is that I haven't seen much of anything.
Just farms, farms and more farms.
This might be a great way to see cows and horses.
But I'd rather see the place we're going to.
Never again!
That's all I have to say.
 Q1: Where is the woman? - In a train
 Q2: What does the woman complain about? - Slow travel
 Q3: Why does the woman mention animals? - They're near farmland.
 
Nothing is impossible once you put your mind to it.
本気でやれば、不可能なことは何もない。
 
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Let's listen and write.
One. Now listen.
 
It's on me tonight.
His story was beyond scary.
Don't try that argument on me.
He's always hated losing.
You should have asked me first.
 
Keep on moving toward your goal step by step.
目標に向かって一歩ずつ進み続けましょう。

最近入った小1のMちゃん。
 
百人一首のカルタをやっているんだけど、どうも変だ。
 
おかしいな、って思ったら、全部覚えてた。 最初の頃は遠慮してたんだな。
 
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小3のAちゃん。
 
算数がすきみたいだったので、プリントをやらせてたら、ほとんど全部マスター。
この調子でいくと中学数学も1年以内にマスターしそう。うーん。
 
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英検準1級をとった小6のK子ちゃん。
 
1級の過去問…かなり長めの英文をほんの2・3回音読しただけで
完璧に暗唱してしまうこの子って一体…。
 
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英検2級の中1のH君。
 
本来は連立方程式を使って解く難しめの入試問題を
中1のテクニックで簡単に制圧。
 
 
うーん。なんだか自分のことがかわいそうになってきてしまう。

 
 
 
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.
 
Voluntourism Thrives (3)
 
Walker says voluntourism offers experiences that will be difficult or impossible
for ordinary tourists.
Pearson says such trips can be revelation for people from developed nations.
And Kinkaid reveals that her family is planning a volunteer vacation to Africa.
Walker says he and his wife are also considering such a trip which will likely
remain them of their younger days in the Peace Corps.
 
 
If not: Walker is using "if not" to mean perhaps to indicate that a greater
degree of something is possible.
You might read something like: Exports may remain stagnant for years
if not a decade.
And "if not" is also commonly used as a qualifier to say something was this
but not that.
For example, that manufacturer's sales were good if not stellar this quarter.
Or, his proposal was solid if not innovative.
 
Eye opener: This refers to something that is enlightening or surprising.
It opens your eyes either in a wow response or to some reality
that you weren't aware of.
Documentaries and news reports are often described as eye openers.
 
Cosseted: This means pampered, indulged, treated with excessive care.
You might read about cosseted industries that have been giving too much
government protection, for example.
 
Life lesson: This refers to a lesson we learn about life that will aid us
in living life.
In the case of Kinkaid's daughter, it would probably be things like
be grateful for your good fortune, do what you can to help other people.
There's also the expression: "learn one's lesson",
which means learning from someone unpleasant experience.
Years and years ago, I missed an interview,
because I didn't give myself enough time to get there.
And I learned my lesson that day.
And now I always arrange to a rivalry.
 
Life event
 
I don't doubt: Kinkaid means I'm sure it will be refreshing and challenging.
She also could have said, "I have no doubt it will be a refreshing change."
 
It promises to be: In this case, promise means give someone reason
to expect something, looks likely to be something.
For example, their new tablet computer promises
to be the best one they've ever  produced.
Or, this winter promises to be one of the coldest in years.
 
 
 
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.
 
Voluntourism Thrives (2)
 
Wakimoto says he and his fiancé will assist with the cleanup that's
still going on in New Orleans post Hurricane Katrina.
Kinkaid says she's never heard of taking a volunteer vacation
within the United States.
And Walker says many Americans are surprised to learn that
such assistance is not just required far off lands.
Pearson praises Wakimoto for offering to help especially
since Katrina is not a major news story anymore.
 
 
Picturesque sights: Esque is a suffix meaning in the style of or resemblance.
Picturesque therefore refers to something that is like a picture or a painting.
Tourist organizations will promote their areas' picturesque beaches
or mountains, for example.
And we often use this term about sites that are quaint or charming.
You hear about a picturesque country village or a picturesque home.
 
Romanesque
 
Close to home: Kinkaid is talking about physical closeness,
like shopping close to home to support local businesses.
We also use "close to home" when things affect us emotionally
because they're closely connected to our own feelings or experience.
A documentary about unemployment, for example, might hit close to home
for someone who's very concerned about losing his job.
 
Far-flung part of the world: Walker means a distant part of the world.
Another way to say this is far off.
And far-flung can also refer to something that stretches or extends
over a great distance.
An Internet provider might have a far-flung network of fibrotic cables.
Or a major supermarket chain might have a far-flung network of stores.
 
Sobering: Something is sobering if it makes you thoughtful and serious.
The first volunteer work I ever did was quite sobering.
I volunteered to help a homeless shelter while I was in high school.
And it was the first time I had ever seen poverty up close.
 
Kudos to: This is originally a Greek word.
In English we use it to mean praise, acclaim for some achievement.
A business leader might win kudos for his effort to protect the environment
or his donations to charity.
 
No longer in the headlines: Not being treated as an important news story
any more.
No longer a main object of public attention.
We also say that's someone or something makes headlines.
I … becomes an important news story.
Something like the company made headlines
when it announced it was scrapping its entire computer division.
 
Restore New Orleans to its pre-Katrina glory:
To its beautiful, magnificent state before the hurricane.
One common expression using glory is glory days:
a time of great success or achievement for someone or something.
Imagine a company that did very well two decades ago,
but now its sales have dropped considerably, analysts might say,
"The company has fallen a long way from its glory days in the 1990s."
 
 
 
That's all for today.
 
Hope to see you again soon. 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.
 
Voluntourism Thrives (1)
 
Wakimoto says he's heard from a colleague who's working in China
under Great Lake's corporate volunteer program.
Pearson, Walker and Kinkaid praise the program as an excellent way
to mobilize and inspire the company's employees as well as
strengthen the ties between them.
Wakimoto says he and his fiancé are going to try voluntourism
in which they'll combine a vacation with volunteer work.
 
 
Have a blast: This means to have a great time, have a lot of fun.
You might say, "We went to a hot spring for our company trip this year.
Everybody had a blast."
And we also say, "Something is a blast",
like "Our company trip was a blast this year."
 
Be absorbed in: If you're absorbed in something,
it's taking all your attention you're engrossed.
So people can be absorbed in thought, for example.
Or, "absorbed in a book."
Likewise if someone is self-absorbed, they think only about themselves.
 
Self absorbed 自己陶酔型の
 
As a bonus: As an additional benefit, Wakimoto means.
He also could have said, "Yoko was learning Chinese in the bargain",
which means "as well", "in addition", or "as an additional part of some package."
 
For example, LEDs help conserve electricity and save money in the bargain.
 
Reaffirm one's faith in: Pearson's saying his belief has once more been
validate if been confirmed again.
We also say that something shakes one's faith or destroys it.
You might say, "The scandal destroyed consumers' faith in the company.
And later that company might appoint new president
to try to restore consumers' faith."
 
Be headed for the scrapheap:
If something is headed for the scrapheap, it's on its way to being cast aside,
failing.
In this case, perhaps going out of business.
Walker also could have said, "If a company doesn't inspire its employees,
its days are numbered."
This means that something's life, its use will soon be over.
Imagine a very unpopular politician, analysts might say,
"His days are numbered. He can't win the upcoming election."
 
Imagine a charity run: Organizers might urge people to participate by saying,
"All the money will go to a good cause, rescuing abandoned pets."
 
Read up on: This means to learn about something
by reading about it researching.
Lately I've been reading up on the fall of communism in Eastern Europe.
 
Upcoming: Happening soon, in other words, forthcoming.
We also have the expression, "up-and-coming",
which refers to someone or something who's on their way up.
In other words, who's started to have success and become prominent
and looks likely to continue.
You'll hear about up-and-coming new executives
or an up-and-coming new industry.
 
 
That's all for today.
 
Thanks for listening. Bye.

 
 
Welcome to Business Communication in simple English.
 
And I am Adam Fulford.
 
We're here to help you master some e-mail basics.
 
Hello. This is Adam Fulford.
 
 
You could move the negative idea right in front of the sentence.
I would not say justifies reducing the number of our sales reps
in Southeast Asia.
This sounds a little less confrontational.
 
I think he doesn't like your idea.
I don't think he likes your idea.
 
With all due respect usually comes just before something
that's not 100% respectful.
 
In the same vein, you could say:
To be perfectly honest, I think this idea is deeply flawed.
 
If you allow me to be honest with you…
 
The right usually ways  to adjust your language
that it doesn't sound too confrontational.
But may you facedly disagree?
 
I am not trigger happy. And sometimes fierce language seems
to be the only way to get a message across.
And in such circumstances, I wouldn't hold back.
 
See you next time.

 
 
Monday, March 5, 2012
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.
 
What's this smell?
Has someone been smoking?
This is a smoke-free area.
 
I can't get any work done today.
The phone seems to ring every five minutes.
It breaks my concentration every time.
 
This is a lovely carpet.
It looks handmade.
It must have cost a fortune.
 
Here's a message for you today.
Practice speaking more clearly.
もっとはっきり話す練習をしましょう。
 
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Let's read out loud.
One. Now listen.
 
These chocolates are delicious.
But they're making me thirsty.
That means I've had too many.
 
How do you like this dinner set?
I made it myself.
Did you know I'm into pottery?
 
Welcome to New York.
Why did you bring so much luggage?
You'll only be here a week, right?
 
Stop making childish excuses.
子どもっぽい言い訳をするのはやめましょう。
 
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Let's read out loud.
One. Now listen.
 
Read this book.
I'm sure you'll like it.
But I warn you.
Set some time aside.
Once you start, you won't be able to stop.
 
The plane is about to take off.
I'm a little nervous.
I always get this way before a flight.
I'll be okay in a minute.
Let's order some drinks after we take off.
 
Start now. Don't put it off.
今始めよう。先に延ばすな。
 
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Let's role play.
One. Now listen.
 
A: What are you reading?
B: A pamphlet. It's about politics.
A: Let's see.  That's pure propaganda.
B: I said I was reading it, not that I believed it.
 
A: Are you in the kitchen?
B: Yes, I am.
A: Would you get me some water?
B: Sure. Do you want ice?
 
A: Hi, Debbie. How are you?
B: Ahh! You startled me.
A: Sorry. I thought you saw me.
B: No. It's dim in here.
 
Get into the habit of reading out loud every day.
まいにち音読する習慣を身につけましょう。
 
Friday, March 9, 2012
Let's listen and answer.
Now listen.
 
Oh no! I think I erased an important file.
Don't panic yet. What did you do?
I accidentally pushed delete.
No problem. You'll find the file in your trash can.
 Q: What does the man mean? - The problem can be solved.
You're eating fast food for dinner again?
That's 3 nights in a row.
Once in a while is okay.
But not every single night.
You need someone to cook for you.
 Q: What does the man talk about? -Nutrition
I have interesting plans for today.
We're going to clean out the house.
I'm giving each of you a large trash bag.
Your job is to fill it to the top.
When you've done that, your work for the day is done.
Are you ready to start?
 Q: What will they do? - Gather up trash
 
This is no time to quit. Keep practicing.
今やめてはいけません。練習を続けましょう。
 
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Let's listen and answer.
Now listen.
 
I have great news.
I'm having a baby this year.
I mean my wife is.
I mean we are.
I was hoping that it would be a boy.
I bought some books about baby names.
And after reading all about the meanings and histories of many different names,
I came up with three great possibilities.
My wife came up with her favorite girls' names just in case it was a girl.
My wife just came home from another doctor's appointment.
It looks like we'll both be able to choose our favorite names.
That's right - twins.
 Q1: What do we know about the man? - He's married.
 Q2: What did the man do? -  Buy books
 Q3: What did the man's wife do recently? - Visit her doctor
 
Daily practice makes you a more confident English speaker.
毎日練習すればもっと自信を持って英語が話せるようになります。
 
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Let's listen and write.
One. Now listen.
 
She has a good eye for detail.
Aren't you contradicting yourself?
He weighs twice as much as you.
Don't try to sidestep the question.
I wonder what you see in him.
 
The harder you work, the better results you get.
頑張れば頑張るほど、良い結果が出る。

 
 
Welcome to Business Communication in simple English.
 
And I am Adam Fulford.
 
We're here to help you master some e-mail basics.
 
Hello. This is Adam Fulford. 
 
 
Instead of "understand", you could say, "I see the reasoning behind the proposal."
 
Disagreement is a delicate thing.
To be a little more indirect, you could write:
"However I have some reservations about."
 
Try this variation:
We should think twice before we pull out our SE Asia sales reps right now.
The expression "think twice" suggests that the second time you think,
you come up with a different answer.
 
Expressions like this, ones that show you have respect for your
conversational partner are crucial to disagreeing in an agreeable way.
You might also say, "I can see where you're coming from."
 
A slightly condensed version of this sentence,
Although I understand your arguments, I cannot agree with its conclusions.
 
The expression "mull something over" should be used when you want
to take time to think about something.
We learned "sleep on it" in a recent lesson.
That's a similar expression.
 
Yes. People don't like to be criticized in front of others.
You need to be especially careful when the other person is regarded as important.
If you're sending criticism directed at boss or a high ranking business partner
make absolutely sure that no one else's name is in the sent to or cc boxes.
 
 
And I think this edition of the show is coming to an end
unless you disagree of course.
 
I can't see why I should disagree.
In fact I'm happy to agree with you.
 
See you next time.

宮崎県の今年の数学の問題から  
 
右下の拡大用のボタンをクリックしてください。
 
イメージ 1

 
 
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。
 
Dodging Stress (6)
 
Talk the Talk
 
S: In our current vignette, the team at Great Lakes  discusses the perils
of stress in the workplace.
One of their colleagues suffered a heart attack which was likely brought on
by stress.
 
I: That was surprising especially because the colleague was only 39.
It goes to show the importance of maintaining overall health
then reducing stress.
 
S: Paul Pearson talked about the vicious circle caused by trying
to manage stress with poor choices.
Ron Walker indicated an unhealthy diet and lack of sleep as two of the culprits.
 
I: Absolutely.
Many Americans turn to comfort food, alcohol and TV to deal with stress,
and that can be a dangerous combination in excess.
I'm a firm believer in "everything in moderation."
Most people can indulge in junk food or a few drinks every once in a while,
as long as they don't go overboard.
You also need to balance those indulgences with a healthy diet
and regular exercise.
 
S: Ron Walker makes an excellent point about the importance of exercise.
Business trips can take their toll on Ron's health.
In Ron's case, he chooses hotels with in-room fitness options such as
yoga mats and workout videos.
 
I: I've heard about a few hotels offering that service.
And it's a great idea for weary business travelers who would prefer
to exercise in their privacy of their own rooms. 
I know at least one hotel that takes that one step further.
They offer a select number of guest rooms equipped with a running machine
and weights.
Most hotels offer a simple fitness room with exercise bikes,
treadmills and weights.
And some have full service health clubs on site.
I tend to exercise outside when I'm on the road.
I like to go for a stroll near my hotel in the evening,
and sometimes my colleagues will join me.
Recently, I've been trying to take advantage of travel days to exercise
and see local sights.
Late last year, I traveled to Miyazaki prefecture on business.
I flew there early on Sunday so I could spend the day hiking along
the coastline  before heading to my hotel to prepare for work the next day.
The exercise and stunning views of the sea were a great way to kick off
the workweek in a relaxed mood.
 
S: Jack Wakimoto mentioned that cleaning up clutter can also
help reduce stress and heighten productivity.
 
I: I think that's the case for many people.
How about you, Sugita san?
Do you keep your working environment clutter-free?
 
S: Oh, absolutely. I probably have the most clutter-free desk
in the whole company.
I can tell you that my office is quite well-organized.
 
I: I admit I tend to let clutter build up in my workplace
and I have noticed it has a detrimental effect on my stress levels.
It is really frustrating to have to hunt for something in a pile of papers
especially when I'm in a rush.
When I take the time to discard all documents and organize my inbox
I feel as though weight has been lifted from my shoulders.
I've read many productivity articles that recommend devoting
a few minutes each day to organizing files so that the work doesn't pile up.
But I haven't been able to do that consistently yet.
 
 
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.
 
Dodging Stress (5)
 
Pearson recommends not worrying about unimportant things,
and says it's important to maintain perspective.
Kinkaid describes how she breaks large tasks down into small projects,
which helps her overcome her fear of deadlines.
Wakimoto recommends keeping one's workplace organized,
which results in less stress and less wasted time.
He also keeps his briefcase as uncluttered as possible.
 
Don't sweat the small stuff.
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff...and it's All Small Stuff:
 
 
That's easier said than done:
This is a very famous expression of course,
meaning something will be difficult to actually achieve or put into practice.
Governments may want to promote environmental protection, for example.
But that can be easier said than done due to opposition
from various industries.
 
Stay sane: A little hyperbole here.
Pearson also could have said,
"To keep from losing your mind amid the hustle and bustle."
 
Amid the hustle and bustle: amid the busy, energetic activity, in other words.
And both hustle and bustle can be used on their own with a number of
different meanings.
For example, hustle can be a verb meaning hurry, proceed quickly.
As in We'd better hustle or we'll miss the train.
 
Keep things in perspective: When we keep things in perspective, we keep
on understanding of the actual importance, scale or value of something.
We assess it in the reasonable terms.
When we're disappointed about our lives, for example,
people often tell us to keep things in perspective
to remember that many other people have much more serious problems.
 
Workable: We use this adjective to mean something as practical, feasible.
You'll hear about a workable compromise, a workable plan.
And sometimes things  are not workable.
You might say, "This schedule is just not workable.
There's not enough time to get everything done."
 
"dreadlines" deadlines  dreadful
 
Clean up clutter: Here clutter is a noun.
The adjective form would be "cluttered."
And it certainly applies to my house.
 
Cluttered space   cluttered workplace
 
A well-organized person:
You are a well-organized person.
 
And of course we have the word "organizer", meaning those books
with schedules, memo pads, pockets for business cards, etc.
Of course, nowadays, many people use an electronic organizer
or an organizer app.
 
Cry for someone's attention: Needs to be attended to, Pearson means,
especially quickly or urgently.
We stick many different words on the end of cry for or cry out for
to mean someone or something badly needs something.
So you might hear things like the tax system is crying for reform.
Or our office building is crying out for renovations.
 
 
That's all for today.
 
See you next time. 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.
 
Dodging Stress (4)
 
Pearson says regular exercise even such low-impact activity as gardening
can help prevent serious health problem later in life.
To avoid burnout, Kinkaid also recommends going off-life for brief periods.
And Walker and Pearson agree that taking a break helps people reduce
stress and rejuvenate their creativity.
Kinkaid says she often berates herself for things she didn't accomplish.
 
Resistance bands: One common idiom that uses resistance is the path
of least resistance.
And it refers to the easiest way to do or handle something.
And it's used in a good sense and a bad sense.
For example, someone might have far too much work to do because
he always takes the path of least resistance and never says no to anyone.
Or say you disagree with a friend about politics,
you have complete different views.
To avoid arguments, it might be best to take the path of least resistance
and not talk about politics.
 
Low-impact: Pearson is using low-impact to mean exercise that puts relatively
less stress on the body that doesn't jar it as much as high-impact exercise.
Walking and swimming are low-impact exercises, for example.
While running and playing soccer would be high-impact.
 
Pump iron: This means to lift weights.
There are a number of idioms that use iron.
One of the most famous is Strike while the iron is hot,
meaning act before we lose an opportunity.
There's the also the expression: irons in the fire, which draws on
the image of a blacksmith and it means doing a number of things at once.
I have a number of irons in the fire myself.
I work at my newspaper and here at NHK. I also do some freelance translating.
 
Big time burnout 極度の
 
Big time executive
 
Go a long way toward: This means contribute a lot to achieve in something.
Do a lot to help achieve it.
For example, the president's apology went a long way toward
rescuing the company's image.
 
A little language goes a long way.
ちょっと現地の言葉を知っていればそれが大いに役立つ。
 
Let off steam and de-stress: Letting off stream is releasing built up
tension or anger.
There's also the expression: Blow off steam.
But I feel they have slightly different nuances.
Letting off stream can be done through calm, relaxing activity or
vigorous activity.
But to me, blow off steam feels more natural with vigorous activity.
So I might let off steam by jogging or quietly reading a book.
But to me, it doesn't sound right to say I blew off steam by reading a book.
 
Mental logjam: A mental block in other words. A mental impasse.
The image here is logs that have become jammed
as they're floating down a waterway.
You might hear about a logjam in negotiations
that's preventing an agreement from being reached.
 
We also use logjam when there's been a massive accumulation of something.
And that's often blocking progress.
For example, if there was a logjam of applications for something,
they wouldn't be processed very quickly.
 
 
That's all for today.
 
Thanks for listening. Bye.

 
 
Welcome to Business Communication in simple English.
 
And I am Adam Fulford.
 
We're here to help you master some e-mail basics.
 
Hello. This is Adam Fulford.
 
 
Instead of "on the whole".
You could write:
I agree with you overall.
Or, I agree with you in general.
 
You could also make this stronger and more direct.
However, I do not think it's a good idea to reduce our number
of sales reps in the Southeast Asian market.
 
"Only as long as" is a fairly versed way to express a condition.
"Only if" will also work at its place.
But only if we can keep our current number in Southeast Asia.
 
You could write the following sentence.
As a whole, I think I can agree with your proposal.
 
Stronger than "underestimate" is "ignore".
We cannot ignore the importance of crisis management.
"Underestimate" means value too low.
While "ignore" implies you don't value something at all.
 
Have you ever heard about compliment sandwich: two compliments
with criticism in the middle?
It's one way you can try to be considerate
while also expressing your own feelings.
 
Just don't serve me a compliment sandwich for lunch.
I'd have a stomachache. Thank you.
 
See you next time.

今日が、 国語・理科・英語。 明日は、社会・数学。
 
ここ一年は、特に、いや史上最大級に対策した。
 
何かやり残した、とは考えにくい。
 
これだけやってれば、楽勝で合格できる。
 
自分の力を信じて、試験に臨めば大丈夫。
 
答案用紙に、氏名・受験番号をゆっくり書いて、
 
問題用紙を眺めて、
 
後は、リハーサル通りに答えを埋めていけばいいだけ。
 
問題を目にしたときの彼らの思いは、
 
「あれ?これ前にやったことある」 … そう既視感。
 
不思議なほどに答えは自然に浮かぶから。
 
ほんとうに普通に。
 

 
 
Welcome to Business Communication in simple English.
 
And I am Adam Fulford.
 
We're here to help you master some e-mail basics.
 
Hello. This is Adam Fulford. 
 
Detailed is a nice compliment.
You could also use "thorough."
Than you very much for your thorough explanation of the sales rep
realignment plan for the Asian region.
 
If you're responding to a subordinate or a colleague roughly equal in status,
you can say, "I was impressed by.0"
I was impressed by your analysis, and I fully agree with your proposal.
 
This isn't a complete sentence.
Here's a complete sentence that expresses the same kind of idea:
"It seems as if we're thinking along the same lines."
 
This phrase is quite a strong promise.
If you want to make a weaker commitment, try a sentence like this:
If you think there's some way I might able to help, please let me know.
 
Here's a slightly shorter variation:
You and I are in total agreement about our next step.
 
We are in total agreement about our next step.
 
Here's an idiom that means more or less the same thing:
You really hit the nail on the head.
 
You might also write:
I can see how much thought you put into this.
 
 
Well, when you agree with people as you think they've done a good job,
let them know.
First, send your message promptly.
And start it by thanking them for their hard work then add a compliment and
a specific example or two of what you've found so impressive about their work.
If you want to collaborate with them, now would be a good time to propose
the next step. 
 
 
You and I are in total agreement.
You've really thought this lesson through.
 
Thank you, Adam san.
But I can't say so critic.
It helped me along the way.
 
 
See you next time.

授業でとりあげる科目数が多いので、
ただでさえ少ない知識をできるだけ広く応用しようと思っている。
 
いろいろな応用例があるけど、たとえば、三角形の相似。それと比。
 
比については、外項の積=外項の積 がとても使い出がある。
 
実にいろいろな局面で使える。
 
三角形の相似は、中学でやることになっているけど、
高校数学のメネラウスやチェバの定理。方べきの定理にも使える。
ちなみに、オレは全部、中学の知識で半ば強引に解いている。
 
外項の積=内項の積 を知っていれば、
 
中学の理科(バネの伸び・物質の化合や分解など)の計算問題が実に楽に解ける。
 
 
 

今から、30年以上も前の話。
 
オレの中学生だったころ。
 
当時は、財部町立財部中学校。
 
● 社会科の大川満先生。
 
ものすごく頭の中が整理されていた。特に板書が素晴らしかった。
教科書もワークも何も見ずに、ものすごく綺麗な字で、板書されていた。
それをノートに取るだけで既に完成品ができていた。
オレは試験前に教科書も参考書も開くことはなかった。
そこに全てが書かれていたから。
今、中学生の話を聞いて、これだけの先生に巡り会えてないような気がする。
実に残念だ。
 
● 国語の上村義秋先生。
 
この先生も授業前に全て教科書の文章を頭に入れて来られていた。
広島東洋カープで213勝をあげた北別府学氏の恩師でもある。
 
● 理科の石川和生先生。
 
中学校時代には学んでいない。
でも、最近よく理科の質問を聞いていただいている。
とにかくすごい知識量に驚く。
科学雑誌Newtonを創刊号から熟読されている方だ。
実はこの方は、現在小6で英検準1級の新保響子ちゃんのおじいちゃん。
おじいちゃんのいた中学校だけど、
響子ちゃんは歩いて5分で行ける財部中学校には行かない。
今でも、このような先生がいらしたら、
わざわざ電車に乗って都城の中学校までいく必要はないかもね。

 
 
Monday, February 27, 2012
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.
 
You should bandage that cut.
It seems to be healing well.
But it still could get infected.
 
Have you paid this bill yet?
It's not urgent.
But you should take care of it this week.
 
I tried that restaurant you recommended.
Frankly it was a little disappointing.
Maybe I went there on a bad day.
 
Here's a message for you today.
Every little bit each day leads to great success.
毎日の小さな積み重ねが大きな成功につながるのです。
 
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Let's read out loud.
One. Now listen.
 
This little car feels like a go-cart.
It wasn't built for comfort.
But I'm sure it gets  great mileage.
 
I feel really exhausted.
But I'd better not sit down.
I'll fall asleep in nothing flat.
 
That was a wonderful dinner.
I'm stuffed to the gills.
But there's always room for dessert.
 
Don't expect to be able to speak English better instantly.
すぐに英語がうまく話せるようになると思ってはいけません。
 
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Let's read out loud.
One. Now listen.
 
Let's get into a character
Scene 11
As a cashier, you talk to your customer and advise him
to join the frequent shopper club..
 
Hi, do you have a discount card?
Then I'll have to charge you full price this time.
We can offer you a 10% discount next time.
But you'll have to join our frequent shopper club.
Okay, your total comes to 22 50.
Out of 30? 50 is 23.
2 is 25. And 5 is 30.
Thanks. Come again.
 
Practice more and you'll get better.
もっと練習すればもっとうまくなります。
 
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Let's role play.
One. Now listen.
 
A: I think it's raining.
B: You mean you're not sure?
A: It looks like a misty rain.
B: I'll go outside and take a look.
 
A: That's a nice poster.
B: Thanks. It's for a concert I went to.
A: Is that an autograph in the lower right?
B: Yes. The singer signed it for me.
 
A: Is there a bottle opener here?
B: Here, give that to me.
A: … Did you just open that with your teeth?
B: Yeah, you can do it, too.
 
A little each day adds up to a lot.
日々の努力が実を結ぶ。
 
Friday, March 2, 2012
Let's listen and answer.
Now listen.
 
Can you come to the office party tomorrow?
Sure. Can I come early and help?
Yes. We'll need lots of help setting up.
Thank you.
Not at all. I'm glad to help.
 Q: What will they do? Have a party
I wonder what this thing is.
It looks like an electronic part.
I think it plugs into the computer.
Anyway I'd better not throw it away.
It might be pretty important.
 Q: What does the woman mean? - She doesn't know what the thing is.
How many times do I have to tell you?
You can't have a puppy for your birthday.
I know they're irresistibly cute.
But a pet is a great responsibility.
It's one thing to fall in love with a puppy.
And another to care for an animal.
 Q: What is the main topic? - Pets
Build up your English muscles every  chance you get.
機会あるごとに英語の筋トレをしましょう。
 
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Let's listen and answer.
Now listen.
 
I think Barry considers himself to be a storyteller.
He'll take anything and make an epic tale out of it.
Halfway through our lunch today, he got to talking.
I made the mistake of encouraging him.
All I did was not nod my head politely.
He talked and talked and talked.
It was 3 before he was through.
I don't even remember all the ground he covered.
His stories are funny, but I get the feeling he tries too hard.
Most people try to make a long story short.
But Barry makes a short story long.
 Q1: What did the woman do with Barry? - Eat lunch
 Q2: What does Barry like to do? - Tell stories
 Q3: What does the woman say about most people?
- They try not to talk too much.
 
Practice speaking whenever and wherever you can.
できるときにはいつでもどこでも練習するようにしましょう。
 
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Let's listen and write.
One. Now listen.
 
She must be running late.
You're the one who said so.
Are you trying to slim down?
She and I have a lot in common.
Let's not make an issue of it.
 
No success without constant efforts.
絶えず努力しなければ成功しません。

オレのところは、通常の授業は土曜日はやっていないのだけど、
 
中学生の子に、「土曜日も来ていいですか?」 と言われたので、
 
「いいよ」って答えた。
 
それにしても、こうゆう前向きな姿勢で接してくる若者がいるということは、
 
ほんとうにすばらしい。
 
自分が中学の頃はとても考えられなかった。
 
学生さんたちから学ぶ機会が多い。
 
オレももっと頑張らなきゃな。

 
 
 
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.
 
Dodging Stress (3)
 
Kinkaid says some worry can help people focus on their goals.
And Pearson voices his similar opinion that always relaxing and living
for today does not actually lower stress. 
Walker says people who concentrate on their objectives and follow
a steady career path have been shown to live longer, healthier lives.
Wakimoto asks how Walker copes with stress and Walker says
he tries to exercise regularly even when traveling.
 
 
Self-help guru: This refers to a person who teaches others philosophies
and principles that they can use to improve their lives.
Likewise books that contain such principles are called self-help books.
 
You hear about a financial guru, a fitness guru, a social media guru.
 
Take things easy.
 
Horsefeathers: This is an old-fashioned word that we use comically now.
It means nonsense, bull.
Other old words used this way include balderdash and malarkey.
 
Flit from job to job.
Flit means to move quickly or suddenly from one thing to another.
Birds are often described as flitting among the branches on a tree.
Or a rumor could flit from person to person within a company.
 
Job hop   job hopper
 
Take no thought for the morrow: Morrow is an old word, meaning the next day.
It only shows up now in old texts and historical quotes.
For example, in the King James Bible, it says
Take therefore no thought for the morrow:
for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself.
In other words, don't worry about tomorrow, it'll take care of itself.
And in Rome and Juliet, Shakespeare wrote:
Parting is such sweet sorrow, that I shall say good night till it be morrow.
 
Work off stress: do something to relieve stress, in other words.
And since it's work off, I'd say it's usually something vigorous.
Some vigorous activity.
And work off can also mean burn off the calories from something.
I might say, I need to run an extra half hour today,
work off that cake I had last night.
 
Stick to:  keep to, in other words.
To persist in something and not deviate from it.
I try to stick to my savings plan.
There's also the very useful expression: stick to one's guns,
which means maintaining your position in the face of opposition.
Imagine a new father who wants to take paternity leave, lots of people say,
"Don't do it. You'll damage your career."
But he sticks to his guns and takes time off anyway.
 
Get in: In this case, "get in" means fit into one's schedule, manage to do.
As in "I'll pass through Kyoto on my business trip.
So I'll try to get in a visit to Ryoanji."
 
 
 
That's all for today.
 
Thanks for tuning in. 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.
 
Dodging Stress (2)
 
Kinkaid says the sales manager's experience illustrates how stress is
developing into a serious health crisis in America.
Pearson says people often deal with stress in unhealthy ways
which only exacerbates the problem.
And Walker adds that too much tension is especially harmful for
business travelers who often underestimate the risk.
However Kinkaid says not all stress is detrimental.
 
 
Shape up to: In this case "shape up" means develop or become.
Think of something developing into a certain shape, a certain form.
You might hear,
"This is shaping up to be the best quarter of the year for large manufacturers."
 
And shape up is well known for its meaning: you get in better physical condition.
But it can also mean improve so that one is behaving or performing appropriately.
For example, John better shape up and start meeting his deadlines.
 
Shape up or ship out.
 
To the max: to the maximum in other words, to the greatest extent possible.
I've seen charity events, fund raisers that were titled: Give to the max.
Or imagine someone who's worked very hard to meet a deadline.
They came in early, they stayed up late.
You could say, "He pushed himself to the max."
 
Mortgage: This  can be a verb as well as a noun.
So you can take out a mortgage to buy a home.
Or mortgage your home to start a new business.
 
Vicious circle: A situation in which one problem creates another problem
which then exacerbates the first problem goes around in a circle.
We also call this a vicious cycle.
And my Internet searches give me the impression that circle is
a more British usage, where cycle is more American. 
 
Virtuous circle
 
Will power: The power of someone's will. Their ability to carry out
their decisions or goals especially when it's hard or unpleasant.
It takes will power to exercise regularly, eat healthy food, save money.
 
Toxic: Harmful, in other words, poisonous.
There are toxic chemicals.
A very stressful workplace could be described as toxic.
Also the shady, financial instruments that set off the economic crisis
have been described as toxic.
 
Detoxication detoxify
 
Road warrior: This means someone who travels a great deal, usually on business.
There's also the word wanderlust, which means the strong desire to travel.
 
Take a toll: This means to damage something, to cause a loss of some kind.
For example, the ongoing recession has taken a toll on
many nonprofit organizations.
I've read that donations to their activities are way down.
Or you could say high yen has taken a toll on many companies' overseas sales.
 
Myth 根拠のない話
 
Mythos
 
1830, from Gk. mythos "speech, thought, story, myth," of unknown origin.
 
 
 
That's all for today.
 
Great to see you. Take care.

いろいろな学生さんがいるけど。
 
去年からオレのところに来てくれている現在中3のH君。
 
友だちで数学の問題がわからない子がいると、とても忍耐強く教えていた。
 
それはもう、オレなんか比較にならないほど、忍耐強く。
 
その彼だが、いつもにこやかにしているためか、
中学校の先生からはよく注意されているとのこと。
 
そんな程度のことで注意する時間のある先生方がほんとうに羨ましいと思う一方。
 
オレに言わせると別に注意されるほどのことは彼は何もしていない。
 
中学校とオレのところと彼がまったく違う人格を演じているわけでもあるまい。
 
1年以上、H君を見てて、女の子からも人気が出るだろうな、と思っていたら、
 
案の定、下級生からかなりモテているようだ。
 
だって、彼はほんとうに優しい男の子だから。
 
将来、彼と結婚する女性はかなり運がいい。

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