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カテゴリ: 英語勉強法

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20240329Friday   11 40

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

And I’m David Evans. Let’s enjoy today’s review as much as ever.

 

Lesson 240

 

LISTENING CHALLENGE!

Rodger!

Okay, everyone. Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here’s the first question.

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Listen carefully.

Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here we go.

Q: Wha does dad think?

A Roxy should sleep more.

B Health is more important than money.

C Roxy needs to make more money.

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Here we go with the question.

You got it!

No problem! Here we go!

Okay. Here’s the question.

Okay. Here we go!

Okay. Question.

Yep! Here’s the question.

Okay. Here’s the question, guys.

Okay. Here we go!

Yeah. Okay.

Q: What does the man want to know?

A Whether this shop is the best.

B Whether they have an English menu.

C Whether an alien has been there.

Listen up.

Q: Who was home when Dr. Stein fell down?

A Jennie and Frankie.

B Frankie.

C Jennie.

Listen carefully.

Q: Where is Sota?

A He’s at home.

B He’s in the shogi club room.

C He’s not in town.

Here we go!

Listen up!

Concentrate hard!

Ready, steady, go!

 

Say it in English

 

Friend :

 

 

 :

 

 

 

Thank you all so much for joining us this year.

We’ll be having even more fun next year.

Thank you all so much. See you again next year.

See you later.

 

 

 

Bye.

20240328Thursday  11 40

 

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ.

And I’m David Evans.

 

Lesson 239

 

It has been fun…ある過去の時点からずっと今に至るまで楽しかった

 present perfect 今に迫ってくる

両手を前に伸ばして、手のひらを自分の方に向けながらゆっくりゆっくり自分の方へ手を近づける それが present perfectの雰囲気

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

I have to go home now.

House 物体としての「家」

Homeのイメージ 心安らぐ・家族と共に過ごす場所

Thank you both for taking good care of me.

英語ではfor~と理由を加えるのが標準

 

Typical Expressions

Thank you both for taking good care of me.

PRACTICE        

Okay, everyone. It’s time for today’s PRACTICE. And we’re saying “good-buy.”

So, let’s PRACTICE and hopefully you won’t have to use them too frequently.

All right everyone, be sure to memorize these so well that you don’t even have to think about them. Let’s get started.

Here’s our first.

See you. See you later. Take care of yourself. Good-bye. Bye. Cheers.

Okay. And let’s

These are a bit long but

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything. See you later.

And one more.

It’s been an honor and a pleasure to work with you. Take care.

Let’s try that one more time. It’s been an honor and a pleasure to work with you. Take care.

 

 

Oh, you did such a good job.  know it’s time to say good-bye soon.

But I just can’t. I’m not ready.

It’s been an honor and a pleasure to teach you all. Take care and a great job.

 

 

 

 

Typical Expressions in Action

Words cannot express how thankful I am for everything you’ve done. See you around.

I look forward to the day we can meet again. See you later.

It won’t be the same around here without you. Take care.

 

 

Well, it’s… Cannot express how thankful I am for having you guys.

It’s been an honor and a pleasure to practice with you.

 

 

Bye.

20240327Wednesday  9 : 50 出発

 

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ.

And I’m David Evans.

 

Lesson 238

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

Much better, thanks.
We can’t stay long.

英語は「配置の言葉」 この文のlongstayの後ろにある 

説明ルール:説明は後ろに置く によってその説明となる 

だから「長くとどまる」と、adverbの働きと特定できる 英語は、配置が大切なことば

 

Typical Expressions

Thank you for coming to see me.

PRACTICE        

Okay, everyone. Today’s PRACTICE is short and sweet.

Let’s PRACTICE saying “thank you.”

It’s low risk, high return. Let’s jump in.

Thank you so much. Thanks. Thanks a lot. Thanks a million. I can’t thank you enough. I can’t thank you too much.

Let’s continue.

I’m very grateful for that. I appreciate that. I appreciate it. I appreciate your offer. I appreciate your help. Much appreciated.

Okay, let’s wrap it up with a few more.

I’d really appreciate it. I would really appreciate it.

 

You know I really appreciate how much effort you put into this PRACTICE. Thanks, guys.

Very nice job.

 

Typical Expressions in Action

Thank you for letting me stay here. All the hotels in town were fully booked.

I appreciate that. Your kindness really helped me feel welcome here.

I’d really appreciate it if you came with me. I’d feel a lot more confident with you there.

 

 

Thank you for listening.

We appreciate you all.

Thank you all so much for listening.

 

 

Bye.

20240326Tuesday             7 : 40 出発

 

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ.

And I’m David Evans.

 

Lesson 237

 

I like to think it’s the best. 言わせてもらえば

 

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

Do you run this place?

英語は「配置の言葉」 文の意味は、基本文型によって決まる

Silly question, right?

 

Typical Expressions

As far as I know, there are no aliens here.

PRACTICE        

Okay, everyone. Ready to PRACTICE? So, these phrases today are really important to know because they set the context for where the information following them comes from.

So, they are really good to have in your vocabulary.

All right. Let’s jump into it.

To the best of my knowledge, ~ As I understand it,

Continuing on.

Personally, ~ From my standpoint, ~ I can’t speak for everyone, but I

Great work so far. Let’s continue.

According to , As he mentioned before, As we all know, ~ Like I said, ~ Research says that

And our last few.

I just overheard that~ Remor has it that ~ It is rumored that ~ Word on the street is that

 

As we all know, you guys were wonderful today.

I can’t speak for everyone, but I think you did a great job.

 

 

 

 

Typical Expressions in Action

As far as I know, this is the last copy of this book left in the whole world.

Personally, I’d rather have time off than go on a company vacation. But that’s just me.

According to this article, drinking wine may have some benefits.

 

 

Personally, I think ラジオ英会話 is the best English learning program there is.

Word on the street is it’s getting better every month.
Well, according to me, listening to
ラジオ英会話every day may have some health benefits.

Really?

I mean to the best of my knowledge.

 

Bye.

20240329ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. 品揃え

品揃えに纏わる単語をご紹介

 

Selection noun 品揃え

Vocab Bookstore has a great selection. You can find any dictionary there.

Vocab書店は品揃えが豊富で、どんな辞書でもみつかる

選ぶという意味の verb select の noun

選ぶこと 選べる対象 品揃え

A selection of 何々 何々の部分は基本的にplural

A selection of sneakers

 

Retailer 小売業者 小売店

Retail 小売業 re 元へ 再び tail 切り取ったりして整える という意味のパーツ

商品を小さい量に切り取ってお店に出せるサイズや形に整える

仕立て屋さん(布を切って洋服に仕立てる)tailorと同じroots

Retailer  storeshopのちょっとかっこいい言い方というイメージ

Big retailers normally have lower prices. 大手小売店は大抵価格が安めです

Retail price 小売価格 wholesale price 卸売価格

 

Bestselling  adjective よく売れている ベストセラー

Best もっともよく selling 売れている 合わせて もっとも売れている よく売れている

Bestseller noun  よく売れているもの それが何なのかはわからない

Bestselling 何々 売れているのは何かを表現できる

You’ll find some bestselling items at that shop but not much else.

その店は売れ筋商品はあるけれど、それ以外はあまりない

 

Broad 幅広い

The nice thing about online shopping is the broad selection of products available. オンラインショッピングのいいところは扱っている商品の品揃えが幅広いことです

Broadwideも基本的には同じように使える

*Wide 端から端まで のように物理的な幅広さのイメージ

*Broad 抽象的なものにも使える 

broad perspective 幅広い視点 broad sense広い意味

商品の品ぞろえが幅広いという場合、widebroadも使える



20240328
ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. フィナーレ

 

Finale フィナーレ 最終回

基本的に1回しかないので、theを付けて使う

Did you see the Vocab Rider Word on the Street finale? It was the perfect ending. Vocab Rider Word on the Streetの最終回見た?完璧な結末だったね

 

Final 最後の 確定的な 決勝戦

Today is our final episode of the year. 今日は私たちの今年最後のエピソードです

Last Yes 少しnuanceが違う

Final  それ以降、変わることがない決定的な という image  がある

Last  一続きの順番や時間が最後の という感じ

 

Homestretch ゴール前の直線コース 最後の追い込み

競馬から生まれた単語 home 帰って来る場所 stretch 伸びたエリア

合わせると ゴール前の直線コース

The drama’s in the homestretch now. Just 2 more episodes until the finale.

ドラマはもうラストスパートに入っています。最終話まであとたった2話です

 

Wrap 終了 終える

And cut. Congratulations, everybody. That’s a wrap. これでおしまい

で、カット。みなさん、おめでとうございます これで終了です

クランクアップ は 和製英語

 

 

Well, Hiyori. It’s time to wrap our time as Vocab Riders. Today’s our big finale. Same here, Hiyori. Same here.

Oh! Don’t cry, Max.

You and I have a friendship that will last forever.



20240327
ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.

Maxwell Powersに関する単語

 

Ham 大袈裟な演技をする 人前で皆を笑わせようとする人

19cのコメディーショーの曲 the ham fat man 由来という説がある

昔のコメディーショーの中には、演技のqualityが低いものもあって、そのあたりからその辺りから大根役者、大袈裟な笑いで笑いを取ろうとする、という意味が出てきた

Max was the life of the party hamming it up for everybody.

Maxpartyの盛り上げ役で大袈裟な振る舞いで皆を笑わせようとしていた

 

Humor ユーモア 可笑しさ

Latin 体液を意味する言葉に由来とされている 昔は体液が体調や気分を決めると信じられていた そこから 面白がる 気分 笑いに繋がるもの という意味になっていった

Max has a great sense of humor.

Maxは素晴しいユーモアのセンスを持っています

 

Persevere 屈せずにやり抜く 辛抱する

Learning English isn’t easy. It’s important to persevere in your studies.

英語を学ぶのは簡単ではない。粘り強く勉強することが重要です

Persevere in 何々  何々を我慢強く続ける

どちらかと言うと、formalな響きが強く、speechなどで使われることが多い

 

Flexible 柔軟な 曲げやすい 融通の利く

If we want to innovate, what we need are flexible thinkers.

確信したいのであれば、必要なのは柔軟な思考をもった人です

Flex 曲げる ible 何々できる という意味 合わせると 曲げられる

イメージとしてはいろいろな状況に応じて曲げられる 柔軟な

 

言語習得には柔軟な思考が必要



20240326
ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.  桜田ひよりに関する単語

 

Logical adjective 論理的な・理にかなった・当然の

Hiyori is a logical person, never letting emotions make decisions for her.

ひよりは論理的な人間で、決断を感情にまかせることは決してない

Logic論理 noun  Greek 言葉・理性・道理を表す言葉logosに由来

頭で考えること・論理

 

Megastar 超大スター

Max has known Hiyori since she became a megastar.

Maxはひよりが超大スターになる前から知っています

Megastar: Superstarよりも大きなstar

 

Learn 学ぶ 身につける 知る

Learning is a life-long process. 学ぶことは生涯にわたるプロセスです

学ぶ 学習する という意味意外に 何々であることを知る わかる 何々できるようになる

という意味もある

 

Diverse  様々な 多様性のある

The population of this area is very diverse.

この地域の人々は非常に多様性に富んでいます

 

Diversity  noun 



20240325
ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.  番組を紹介する単語

 

Streak ひと続き 連続

If I don’t listen to Vocab Rider today, I’ll lose my streak.

今日、ボキャブライダーを聞かないと連続記録がなくなっちゃう

基本的なイメージ 何かを特徴づける色のついた細長い線

線で繋がっているというイメージで、ひと続きの幸運 

連勝連敗などの連続という意味で使われる

Winning streak  連勝 losing streak 連敗

 

Log verb 記録をとる noun 記録

The app logs your progress automatically.

アプリは進行状況を自動的に記録します

元々、航海日誌を意味していたので、毎日や毎週など、定期的に記録するイメージが強い

 

Go back 遡る 戻る

You can go back and listen to any episode.

遡ってエピソードを聞くことができます

Go 行く back 戻って 以前の場所に戻って行く→遡る

 

Pay off 効果を生む 報われる  intransitive verb 基本的に後ろにobjectは来ない

Trust me. When it comes to remembering words, this app really pays off.

私を信じて。単語を覚えること関しては、このアプリは本当に役に立ちます

Yes, totally. Yeah!

Pay 利益になる off 何々から離れて 何かから利益が生まれる 効果を生む

 

 

I’m sorry, Hiyori. I didn’t know how to say goodbye. My memories with you go back so far. But now it’s time for all my vocal training to pay off. I’m going to be a star. Fairwell, Hiyori. The next town over.

20240325Monday  

 

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ.

And I’m David Evans. Regrets I’ve had a few. But then I again too few to mention. I did what I had to do. And saw it through without exemption.

 

Knock on wood. 木を叩く 幸運を願う

 

Lesson 236

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

 

I don’t think you should work so much.

I think you shouldn’t ~ よりも圧倒的に自然な文

英語には「否定の前倒し」のクセがあるから

I never get sick. I = sick ではない

 

Typical Expressions

I don’t think you should work so much.

PRACTICE

Okay, it’s time for today’s PRACTICE.

These phrases help to soften the impact of the main statement.

So, let’s practice them and help make your sentences softer.

Let’s get started.

Here’s our first.

I’m afraid this is not the right time to . I feel this is not the right time to .

Great. Let’s keep going.

It seems to me that you don’t practice enough. It appears to me that you don’t practice enough.

Let’s keep going.

It feels like you’re missing my point.

And our last couple.

I can’t help thinking . I can’t help feeling .

 

Excellent work, everyone.

Fantastic!

 

 

Typical Expressions in Action

I don’t think you should go alone. At least bring a friend with you.

I’m afraid this is not the right time to make an important decision.

It seems to me that you haven’t listened to a word I said. I told you what would happen.

 

 

Hey, guys. Did you have part time jobs when you were in university?

I had a couple of part time jobs. I was a cashier for a little bit. And then I worked the night shift, I was a freight clerk. Stocking shelves for a supermarket.

Well, I worked as a waitress in a Japanese restaurant. And then I was a receptionist at a Japanese hair salon.

 

 

 

 

Bye.

20240322Friday   11 40

Hey, everyone. It’s time for Friday’s review. This is 秋乃 ろーざ.

And I’m David Evans. Let’s go!

 

Lesson 235

 

LISTENING CHALLENGE!

Rodger!

Okay, everyone. Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here’s the first question.

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Listen carefully.

Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here we go.

Q: What does Akira mean when he says it’s great to be here?

A He’s happy to be back on earth.

B He’s wanted to visit the TV station.

C He’s happy to be on the show.

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Here we go with the question.

You got it!

No problem! Here we go!

Okay. Here’s the question.

Okay. Here we go!

Okay. Question.

Yep! Here’s the question.

Okay. Here’s the question, guys.

Okay. Here we go!

Yeah. Okay.

Q: What did Yoshi tell Barbara before?

A His name.

B How to use the machine.

C His age.

Listen up.

Q: Which of the following is true?

A This is the man’s first visit to Matsuyama.

B The woman thinks Soseki is well-known and famous.

C The man did something rude toward the woman.

Listen carefully.

Q: What will Frankie and Ginnie do?

A Ginnie will go to a flower shop and Franki will go to the hospital.

B Frankie will go to a garden and Ginnie will go to the hospital.

C They both will go to a flower shop and then to the hospital.

Here we go!

Listen up!

Concentrate hard!

Ready, steady, go!

 

Say it in English

 

Friend :

 

 

 :

 

Hey, Rosa. Do you have a good taste in clothes.

Yeah, I think so. I mean I told a lot.

How about you, David?

Oh, for sure. Yeah! I have an excellent taste in clothes.

I doubt it!

What!

 

Bye.

20240321Thursday  11 40

 

Sensei. It’s hard to tell you this, but your haiku was about the last lesson.

Ah, really?

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ.

And I’m David Evans. It’s hard to tell you this, but it’s time to start the lesson.

Yeah, that’s right.

 

Lesson 234

 

 

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

We have to go to the hospital.

Must 主観的な単なる しなければならない

Have to 必要性が感じられる しなければならない客観的で強い理由がある

We should bring him some flowers.

英語では話題の中心になっている場所を基準に「行く・来る」が使い分けられる強い傾向がある。ここでは、病院が話題の中心であり、そこに近づく動きであるためbringが使われている

 

Typical Expressions

It is hard to tell you this, but Dr. Stein is in the hospital.

PRACTICE        

Okay, everyone. Today, I would like you to try to remember these phrases in chunks. So, when you practice, try practicing them smoothly. Okay?

Let’s jump into our first.

I hate to say this, but~  It pains me to say this, but~ I don’t know how to say this, but~ I don’t know how to tell this, but

Great work so far. Let’s keep going.

I’m afraid, but… I regret to tell you this, but~ We regret to tell you this, but

I regret to inform you but We regret to inform you but

All right. Let’s wrap it up with a few more.

Unfortunately, I’m too busy at the moment. Actually, I’m too busy at the moment.

 

You did wonderfully.

Excellent job!

Typical Expressions in Action

 

It is hard to tell you this, but we’ve chosen another person to give the presentation. I hope you understand.

We regret to inform you that your application has not been accepted.

Unfortunately, your bags were loaded onto a different plane. They were sent to Chicago by mistake.

 

 

Hey, it’s hard to tell you this, but time is up.

See you all next time.

 

 

Bye.

20240320Wednesday  9 : 50 出発

 

I don’t mean to be rude, but you’re not funny.

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ.

And I’m David Evans. I’m pretty sure that joke is well known.

 

Lesson 233

 

Far and wide 遠く広く 

He is known far and wide for his writings. 彼の著作で広く知られています

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

It’s so quiet and peaceful.

He is not so well known outside of Japan.

 

Typical Expressions

I don’t mean to be rude, but he is not so well known outside of Japan.

PRACTICE        

Okay, it’s time for today’s PRACTICE.

Sometimes we need to say something that may have a strong or negative impact. So, before we say it we give the listener a cushion, something to soften the impact of the words. Today’s phrases practice those. So, let’s master them, okay?

Let’s go.

Here’s our first.

No disrespect intended, but~ With all due respect, ~ No offense, but~ No offence to you, but~ due 支払われるべき 当然支払われるべき敬意を持って述べますが→憚りながら 失礼ですが お言葉ですが

Let’s keep going.

Sorry, but~ Excuse me, but

All right. Let’s keep up the pace.

I hope you don’t mind, but~ I hope you don’t mind me saying, but

I hope you don't mind
I hope you don't mind
That I put down in the words
How wonderful life is while you're in the world

Forgive me for asking, but~ And one more. I don’t mean this in a bad way, but

 

You guys worth fantastic.

With all due respect, Rosa. That’s absolutely true.

Great work, everyone.

 

 

 

 

Typical Expressions in Action

I don’t mean to be rude, but that just sounds like an excuse to me.

With all due respect, we tried your ideas and none of them worked. It’s time for a new approach.

I hope you don’t mind, but this isn’t the first time I’ve heard a salesperson make such a promise.

 

 

Hey, it’s time to wrap up this lesson, right?

That’s right.

Bye.

20240319Tuesday             7 : 40 出発

 

Gracie Jiu-jitsu 

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ here.

And I’m David Evans. Ah, Jiu-jitsu. I get it.

 

Lesson 232

 

I’m done. I’m not finished. Let me finish. Consider it done.

See ya! Ciao.

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

I think you told me before. I don’t know why I said that.

I wonder if she’ll stay with us again.

Thank you for teaching me how to use this machine.

Typical Expressions

That’s none of your business.

It’s none of your business.

 

PRACTICE.

Okay, everyone. You’re ready to PRACTICE? These phrases are quite harsh. So, be careful when you choose to use them.

All right. Let’s jump right in.

Keep out of it. Stay out of it. It’s not your concern. Mind your own business.

Let’s continue.

Come off it.

Good work so far. Some of these phrases may sound a little aggressive. But that’s the point. So, try to match that intonation when you practice.

Keep your nose out of other people’s business. Keep your nose out of my business.

Don’t stick your nose where it doesn’t belong. Don’t stick your nose where it isn’t wanted. Butt out! Stay out of it.

Okay, and one last one.

Leave me alone.

 

Great work, today.

Yeah, great job!

 

 

Typical Expressions in Action

That’s none of your business. What I do outside of work is my problem, not yours.

Keep out of it. This has nothing to do with you. This is between Billy and me.

Leave me alone. I don’t want to talk about it, not with you or anyone.

 

 

Hey, yeah, Rosa. Do your wanna go grab some lunch?

Sure. Sensei, wanna join us?

Leave me alone.

Oh, I didn’t feel…

I mean … you don’t have to come. We can just go back…

Oh, wait a minute, wait a minute. I was just practicing. Don’t leave me alone.

Ah, oh, yeah. Well, let’s go, Rosa.

Yeah, too late. Bye.

 

 

 

 

Bye.

20240322ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.  戻ってくるもの

戻ってくるものに纏わる単語をご紹介

Echo verb 音などが反響する こだまする noun こだま 

相手に言われたことをそのまま繰り返して言う 発言などを真似る

The coach’s voice echoed through the gym. コーチの声が体育館に響き渡った

 

REbound 跳ね返る 跳ね返り 立ち直る

Verb noun   re 戻って bound 飛び跳ねる 何かが飛んでぶつかって方向を変えて戻る

Lauren rebounded surprisingly well after she lost her job.

ローレンは仕事を失った後、驚くべき立ち直りを見せた

 

Responsive  adjective 反応が早い 敏感な

Respond verb よいイメージの言葉 

何かにpositiveに素早く、興味を持って反応する感じ

For any company, it’s important to be responsive to new demand.

どの企業にとっても、新たな需要に敏感に反応することが重要です

 

Backlash 強い反発 反動  back 反対に lashむち打ち  

反対方向へのむち打ち 反発 反感 大勢の人による反対の声、反発というイメージ

1人で何かに反対している時には使わない Correct!

The government prepared for a backlash against the new economic policy.

政府は新しい経済対策に対する強い反発に備えた

 

やまびこ

Echo… echo… echo… echo… See? When you shout, the sound rebounds off the rocks and comes back as an echo! 



20240321
ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.  日本語由来の単語

 

Tycoon 大物 大君 偉大な君主を意味する言葉 

元々は江戸幕府が外国との間において将軍のことを大君という称号で呼んだ、ということが由来とされている そこから トップの人 とても偉い人のことを tycoonと呼ぶようになり、今では主にビジネスにおける大物の意味で使われる oil tycoon / media tycoon

Did you ever think a real estate tycoon would become president?

不動産王が大統領になるなんて思っていましたか?

 

Bokeh 写真や映像ボケ味

1990年代後半、写真専門雑誌がボケ味の特集をした時に、日本語のボケをそのまま英語で使い、それが定着した 

boke [bouk] と発音してしまいそうになるので、hを付けた H 叡智

Bokeh can give photos a cool sense of depth.

ボケ味が写真に素敵な奥行き感を出すことができる

 

Skosh 少し ちょっと

I’m going to add a skosh of salt to accent the flavors.

味にアクセントを付けるために塩をちょっと加えよう

Skosh  The World War 後、日本に駐留していた兵士の間でスラングとして使われるようになった とされている

Yes. A little / a bit と同じように a skoshという形で使われることが多い

完全に定着しているわけでもないので、相手によっては伝わらない可能性もあるので、注意

 

Zen 禅 落ち着いて動じない  noun  

adjective 落ち着いていて自分では変えられないようなことに動じない状態について使うようになっている 人や雰囲気などについて使われることが多い

I think of fishing as a very zen hobby.

釣りがとても平穏な趣味だと思います



20240320
ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.  

句動詞と組み合わせを逆にしたnoun

 

Rise up 立ち上がる 湧き上がる  rise 上がる up 上へ

特に、行動を起こす、という意味の 立ち上がる また感情が湧いてくる というnuanceで使うことが多い

Do you think robots will rise up against humans someday?

いつかロボットが人間に対抗して立ち上がると思いますか?

 

Uprising 暴動 反乱 rise upが逆になってできた noun + ing  Yes!

The president went into hiding as the uprising gained momentum.

反乱が勢いを増し、大統領は身を隠した

 

Pour out 流れ出す 感情を吐き出す  pour 注ぐ 絶え間なく流れ出るout 外に

比喩的に 感情や考えなどが立て続けに出てくる 吐き出すという意味で使われることもある

It felt so good to finally pour out all my frustration.

やっと自分の不満を全部吐き出して、すごくすっきりした

 

Outpouring 迸り 流出  pour out からoutpouringというnounができた

感情や考えが溢れ出ること 迸り という意味で使われることが多い

John Lennon’s death sparked an outpouring of grief from all around the world. John Lennonの死により世界中からの悲しみの声が溢れ出した

 

 

Well, this is just too much. Madder than a wet hen. I can’t believe this.

All these people on social media are rising up against me saying I’m annoying! But you know what? No outpouring of hate is gonna get to me! Ah, who cares! Yee haw, yee haw!



20240319
ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.  見直すに纏わる単語をご紹介

 

Rethink 見直す 考え直す 

Right! 

単にもう一度考えるだけではなく、何かを変えるつもりで再考するというnuanceになる

Now that the deadline is in April not May,we have to rethink our plan.

期限が5月ではなく、4月になったので、計画を見直さなければなりません

 

Look over ざっと目を通す

Look 見る over 全体を覆って またもう一度

合わせると、ざっと目を通す もう一度よく見る Yes!

Look over your answers before you turn in your test.

テストを提出する前に答えを見直してね

 

Perspective 見方 観点

Per 何々を通して というパーツ spec 見る を意味する言葉に由来

イメージ レンズのようなものを通して観察すること ものの見方

Becoming a teacher gave me a new perspective on the learning process.

教師になったことで学習の過程について新しい視点を得ることができました

 

Think better of 考え直してやめる 見直す

I was going to call my ex-girlfriend but I thought better of it.

元カノに電話しようと思っていたけれど、思い直した

Think better of + noun / gerund 考え直す 考え直してやめる

Think better of + person その人を見直す

 

 

So, which one should we cut?

Um… You might want to rethink that.

Well, I looked everything over again and I found a new wire : a green wine.



20240318
ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. Surがつく単語

Sur は何々を超えて、何々の上に といったイメージを表すパーツ

 

Surface 表面 表面に出る

Sur 上に face 面 合わせると 上の面 で 表面

How many people have set foot on the surface of the moon?

月の表面に足を踏み入れた人は何人いますか?

On the surface 表面では 見かけは 一見すると という意味で使われることもある

An important fact has surfaced 重要な事実が表面化した

 

Surreal 超現実的な 夢のような

Sur 何々を超えてreal realism現実主義のreal 現実を超えて→超現実的な

Seeing my childhood with other people living in it was a surreal experience.

子どもの頃の家に他の人が住んでいるのを見るのは奇妙な体験でした

Yes!

 

Surplus 超過分 黒字 余分の

Sur 超えて plusプラスのもの 余分 合わせると 超えた余分→超過分・黒字

経済について使うことが多い

Budget surplus 予算剰余 財政黒字

Surplus production 余剰生産

When was the last time the U.S. had a trade surplus?

米国が最後に貿易黒字を出したのはいつですか?

 

Surrender 降伏する 引き渡す

Sur 超えて render 与える 行う という意味 合わせると、超えて何かを与える 渡す

自分自身を相手に渡す から 降伏する という意味が生まれたとされている

戦いの場面で使われるだけでなく

Surrender one’s license 免許証を引き渡す

When did Hojo Ujimasa surrender to Toyotomi Hideyoshi?

北条氏政はいつ豊臣秀吉に降伏しましたか?

20240318Monday  

 

I did it my way.

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ.

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

 

Lesson 231

 

I’d like to welcome to the show astronaut Kuze Akira.

I’d like to welcome astronaut Kuze Akira to the show.

Go ahead. 発言や行為を相手に促す言葉

I did it my way.  My way 私のやり方で adverb的な働き

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

You know where I’ve just come from. Present perfectimage は 今に迫ってくる 

それがこの文では、出来事が手元で起こっている感触と繋がっている 

このnuanceを間違いなく伝える just たった今 と共に使われ「帰ってきたばかり」となっている

You survived on Mars longer than any human being in history.

 

Typical Expressions

If I could just finish…

PRACTICE

All right, everyone. It’s time for today’s PRACTICE. Natural conversations can be messy things. Sometimes it’s necessary to take back the right to speak. So, let’s practice these phrases just in case you need to do that.

Let’s begin.

Here we go.

Just hear me out. Hang on. Hang on a minute. Juist a minute. Wait a minute.

Let’s continue.

Listen. Let’s try that one more time. Listen.

Okay, here’s our next.

Do you mind? (Do you mind not interrupting me?)  I haven’t finished.

Let’s try that one more time.  Do you mind? I haven’t finished.

And our last two are a little long but let’s keep going.

Could I ask you to hold any questions until I’ve finished?

I hear you, and I will certainly address that point later.

 

Hey, Rosa. Do you think we should tell them how good a job they did?

I hear you, and I will certainly address that point later.

Excellent work, everyone.

Great work!

 

Typical Expressions

Hang on a minute.

PRACTICE        

Okay, everyone. It’s time to PRACTICE.

Some people don’t like to interrupt. So, maybe you won’t use them actively that often.

However, someone may say them to you.

So, it’s important to master these phrases so you know what they mean.

All right. Here’s our first. Just a minute. Wait a minute.

Let’s continue.

Before you go any further, And another one. Before you move on to the next point.

All right. Let’s keep going.

Excuse me, but could I say something here? Sorry to

Can I just jump in for a second? And one more. Do you mind if I say something here?

 

Typical Expressions in Action

Just hear me out. I think you’ll agree with me once you see the whole picture.

Do you mind? We’re close to the end of the presentation. Please be patient.

Could I ask you to hold any questions until I’ve finished? The presentation may cover what your question is about.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bye.

20240315Friday   11 40

Hey, everyone. Welcome back. It’s Friday. Thanks for joining us. This is 秋乃 ろーざ.

It’s the review. Hi, I’m David Evans.

 

Lesson 230

 

LISTENING CHALLENGE!

Rodger!

Okay, everyone. Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here’s the first question.

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Listen carefully.

Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here we go.

Q: Where does the woman think Zaytox may be?

A In a concrete building.

B In a familiar place.

C In Japan.

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Here we go with the question.

You got it!

No problem! Here we go!

Okay. Here’s the question.

Okay. Here we go!

Okay. Question.

Yep! Here’s the question.

Okay. Here’s the question, guys.

Okay. Here we go!

Yeah. Okay.

Q: Which of the following is true?

A The man is having tea and toast with butter.

B The woman forgot that the man likes butter.

C Roxy sent the woman a sweet birthday cake.

Listen up.

Q: What is Doctor Downs’s view on UFOs?

A UFOs are evidence of aliens.

B He doesn’t know what the are.

C He wants to meet alien someday.

Listen carefully.

Q: What will the woman do?

A Talk on the radio.

B Ask the man about his father.

C Read the man’s palm quicky.

Here we go!

Listen up!

Concentrate hard!

Ready, steady, go!

 

Say it in English

 

Friend :

 

 

 :

 

 

 

Hey, David. Have you ever borrowed money from a girlfriend?

Ah, thankfully no, but. Oh! I actually borrowed money from a girlfriend's dad once. Never again.

Oh, how about you?

Ah, I’ve never borrowed money from a girlfriend.

 

 

 

Bye.

20240314Thursday  11 40

 

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ.

And I’m David Evans. I’m washing my hands of this.

 

Lesson 229

 

That’s fine.  Fine 濁りがない 問題がない

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

I know what you do.

You work in radio.

現在形の典型的な用法のひとつは、「広く一般的な内容」を述べること

What do you do? 職業を尋ねる典型的な表現

 

Typical Expressions

Hang on a minute.

PRACTICE        

Okay, everyone. It’s time to PRACTICE.

Some people don’t like to interrupt. So, maybe you won’t use them actively that often.

However, someone may say them to you.

So, it’s important to master these phrases so you know what they mean.

All right. Here’s our first. Just a minute. Wait a minute.

Let’s continue.

Before you go any further, And another one. Before you move on to the next point.

All right. Let’s keep going.

Excuse me, but could I say something here? Sorry to

Can I just jump in for a second? And one more. Do you mind if I say something here?

 

David, can I just jump in for a second?

Ah, sorry to interrupt, I was just going to say…

Before you move on any further…

Huh…

You guys did great.

Fantastic!

 

 

 

Typical Expressions in Action

 

 

 

Hey, David. Do you mind if I say something here?

Oh! Sure. Go ahead.

Actually, I have nothing to say. Just practicing.

Just a minute. You are not making another boring ending, sensei.

Too late.

 

 

 

 

Bye.

20240313Wednesday  9 : 50 出発

 

Unidentified Flying Onishi.

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ.

And I’m David Evans. Are you two? Let’s jump into it.

 

Lesson 228

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

Personally, what do you think?

 

英語文の意味は「語順通り」解釈しなければならない

I really don’t know.  Reallynotの前 そのため 本当に→知りません 全く知らない

I don’t really know.  よく知っているというわけではありません 

really know よく知っている が否定されるため

 

Typical Expressions

What is your view on UFOs?

PRACTICE        

All right. It’s time for today’s PRACTICE. So, these phrases ask your partner or their opinion. Let’s focus and lean into “you and your” in these phrases, okay?

That’s right, guys. Remember you can always say these in a neutral form. But today let’s practice emphasizing “you and your.”

All right. Here’s our first.

What do you think? What’s your take? Don’t you think so? Don’t you think?

Okay. Let’s continue.

How do you see it?

All right. And here’s one more.

This apartment is too small for me. What do you think?

Let’s go again. This apartment is too small for me. What do you think?

 

You know, David. I think our listeners did great today. What do you think?

Oh, I think they did too. Great work, everyone.

Excellent job!

 

 

 

 

Typical Expressions in Action

 

Hey, guys. What do you call “Unidentified Flying Object” ?

UFO!

 

 

 

Bye.

20240312Tuesday             7 : 40 出発

 

You always use too much.

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ.

And I’m David Evans. Ooh! He is a meat beef.

 

Lesson 227

 

Would you care for some more tea?

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

How sweet of her to remember your birthday.

Of+noun は多くの場合、単に前の語句の「説明」 How sweet なんて優しいのだ の後ろに 彼女が がかすかに響いている その後ろの to infinitive は感情の 原因 を表している

I wonder if she’ll stay with us again.

 

Typical Expressions

Before I forget, I received a birthday card from Roxy.

Before I forget は、それまでの話題を転換し、別の話題に移す頻用フレーズ

PRACTICE        

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

It’s important to tell other people I’m going to change the conversation in a different direction.

So let’s master these phrase and improve.

Here we go.

Changing the subject, we need a theme for tomorrow’s meeting. On another note, we need a theme for tomorrow’s meeting. On a different note, we need a theme for tomorrow’s meeting.

Let’s continue.

By the way, how do you like your new apartment?

Putting that aside, how do you like your new apartment?

All right. And here’s few more.

Anyway, the guests will arrive soon. We should get ready.

In any case, the guests will arrive soon. We should get ready.

 

All right, everyone. Fantastic PRACTICE today.

Excellent work, guys.

 

 

Typical Expressions in Action

Before I forget, we’re out of toilet paper. Can you run to the store?

Anyway, I’ll be in town until Friday. Call me if you’d like to get dinner.

Changing the subject, I heard that Big West Coffee is having a sale. Shall we go?

 

 

Big West Coffee.

I heard that they’re having a sale.

Yeah, I heard their pumpkin spice, oat milk, triple cream cappuccino is the best.

Okay, let’s go.

 

 

 

 

Bye.

20240315ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. 鉱山

鉱山に纏わる表現を4つ選んでご紹介

 

Mine 鉱山 採掘する Yes. 比喩的に宝庫という意味もある

The motif for this roller coaster is an old gold mine.

このジェットコースターのモチーフは古い金鉱です

比喩的に宝庫という意味もある a gold mine of information 知識の宝庫

 

Metal 金属を一般的に指す場合 uncountable noun

鉄や金などいろいろな金属を言う場合はcountable noun

Most metals can be recycled over and over.

ほとんどの金属は何度もリサイクルできます  That’s right.

Precious metals 貴金属

 

Dig 掘る 基本的な意味 穴を掘る そこから派生していろいろなイディオムに使われる

Dig up information 情報を発掘する 

dig my hands into my pockets ポケットに手を突っ込む

If you find yourself in a hole, quit digging.

穴の中にいると気づいたら掘るのをやめなさい

有名なフレーズ→ 失敗したと気づいたら早く改めなさい

 

Deposit 天然の埋蔵物 鉱床  預金 という意味もある(離れて、置くというイメージ)

いろいろ意味がある 電車やコンビニ系のICカードで予めカードをお金を入れておくこと

De 離れてposit 置く という意味のLatinに由来

離れた場所に置く→埋蔵物 

鉱床=石油・天然ガスなど資源として利用できる物質が濃縮している場所のこと

We need to find new ways of mining coal deposits.

石炭の鉱床の新しい採掘方法をみつける必要がある



20240314
ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. 起業 Startup

Startup以外の起業に纏わる単語をご紹介

 

Funding 資金 資金提供 資金を出すこと 資金提供

Fund noun 資金 基金 verb 資金を出す Yes!

I’m going to need a lot of funding for my startup.

私のスタートアップには多額の資金が必要になりそうだ

 

Initial 初めの 初期の

Adjective   noun の前に置いて使う be verb の後ろには置けない

First 最初の Initial 初めの方の

Getting funding is an important step for a startup in its initial stage.

資金の確保は初期段階のスタートアップにとって大事なステップです

 

Founder 創設者 創業者

Found  find の past / past participle

Found 創設する 設立するという意味の別のverb + er 何々する人 創設者 Yes!

Now that we’ve established our startup, I guess that makes us founders.

私たちはスタートアップを創立したから、創業者になったというわけか

 

Mission 使命 ミッション

Latin 送る を意味するLatinに由来 派遣団 使節団 派遣される理由や目的という広がった意味も持つようになった 

Our mission is to make healthy food more accessible.

私たちの使命は健康的な食品をより手に入れやすくすることです

 

 

 

Listen up, team. Hiyorina, the burglar, is going to try to steal this funding.

Your mission is to finally catch her.

Hiyorina, the burglar!

Uh-oh! Get well soon.



20240313
ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. 予測

予測にまつわる単語 ご紹介

 

Prediction 予測 予報 予言

The expert said he couldn't make any predictions about the election results.

その専門家は選挙結果については何の予測もできない、と言いました

Pre 前 前に という意味のパーツ dict 言う という言葉に由来 tion nounにするパーツ

Make a prediction 予想する 予測する

 

Presumably 推定されるように 

Presumably, he’ll be in the hospital for a month or so.

恐らく、彼は1ヶ月ほど入院するだろう

Presume verb 推定する able 何々できるというパーツ さらに ly adverb

Yes   presumably恐らく probablyより固いイメージがある

論理的に考えて確率が高いというnuance

 

Anticipate 予想する 見込む 期待して待つ

The weather was colder than we’d anticipated. 天気は予想したより寒かった

Anticipate   後ろにpositiveなことが来ると、期待して待つ というnuance

後ろに problem / difficulty などが来ると、

前もって 対処する 未然に防ぐという 意味にもなる

The kids have been anticipating a visit from Santa for weeks.

子どもたちは数週間、サンタが来るのを楽しみに待っている

anticipate the opponent’s next move 相手の次の動きを読んで先手を打つ

 

Accurate 正確な 注意深く行なった結果、正確な・精密なというnuanceが強い単語

Being a good chess player depends on making accurate predictions.

優れたチェスプレイヤーになるには、正確な予測ができるかどうかにかかっています

Information data description 数字や表現などに関することが多い



20240312
ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. インド映画と言えば

思わず踊りたくなるようなインド映画の特徴を表す単語をご紹介

 

Extravagant とても派手な 豪華な

Bollywood movies often feature extravagant sets and costumes.

Bollywood映画では豪華なセットや衣装がよく使われます

Extra 外の 範囲外の を意味する言葉 vagant の部分放浪する を意味する言葉に由来

普通とされる範囲の外に出るような というイメージから 浪費する 贅沢な とても派手な というような意味になる エンターテイメントやデザインについて 凝った、豪華なというnuanceで使われることもある

 

Choreography 振り付け

Bollywood choreography incorporates a wide variety of dance styles.

Bollywoodの振り付けは様々なダンススタイルを取り込んでいます

Yes! Choreographer 振付師 choreograph 振り付けをする

 

Number 曲 曲目

The movie ended with an extravagant song and dance number.

映画は豪華な歌と踊りの曲で終わりました

19cの後半頃、musical 劇や operaなどのプログラムに演奏される曲を番号付きで記載していたことから、ひとつの番号イコールひとつの曲 という連想が生まれたとされている

今ではmusicaljazzなどの定番曲という意味合いが強い

 

Suddenly 突然に いきなり adverb  sudden突然の adjective

In Bollywood movies, you’ll notice that characters suddenly start singing and dancing. Bollywood映画では、登場人物が突然歌い、踊り始めることに気づくはず

 

 

I don’t know what it is, Hiyori. But I suddenly feel the urge to dance. And I know you feel it too. Here we go! It’s time for the big number. Hit it!



20240311
ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. 森に纏わる単語

 

Conifer 針葉樹  con  cone 円錐 松ぼっくりのような円錐の形をした種子ができる樹木

Pine trees are common conifer in Japan.

松は日本では一般的な針葉樹です

Tree with needles 針のある木

 

Deciduous 落葉性の

When the leaves start returning to deciduous trees, you know spring has arrived. 落葉樹に葉が戻り始めると、春の到来を感じます

De 下へ ci落ちる を意味する言葉に由来 

下に落ちるような 葉っぱが落ちるような落葉性の

Deciduous teeth 人の乳歯 落ちるような つまり 抜けるような歯

 

Log  verb 伐採する 切って丸太にする noun 丸太

一本の木を切る場合にもある範囲の木を切る場合にも使う

Environmental groups are protesting the decision to log the forest.

環境団体は森林を伐採する決定に抗議しています

Log  sleep like a log   ぐっすり眠る Yes!

 

Canopy 天蓋 天蓋のように覆うもの

The canopy of the forest was so thick I couldn’t tell if it was daytime or nighttime. 森の林冠はとても厚く、昼と夜の区別がつかなった 

林冠 木々の上の方の葉や枝が茂っている部分

元々 蚊帳がついたエジプト風のソファ意味する言葉に由来 上から吊るされた覆いを意味するようになる 天蓋や天空、林冠という意味で使われるようになった

Canopy bed 天蓋つきのベッド

Tree canopy 林冠 といった感じで使われる

20240311Monday  

 

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ.

And I’m David Evans. I’m sure you’re number 1 in the world when it comes to bad jokes.

I agree with that.

 

Lesson 226

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

We have found something unusual.

There’s a shogi player logging in from Japan who is beating everyone in the world.

 

Typical Expressions

While we are on the subject of Zaytox, we have found something unusual.

~の話のついでに言うと、~と言えば

 

PRACTICE

Okay, everyone. It’s time to PRACTICE.

Now today I want you to pay attention to the flow of the phrases.

You should really be ablet to feel that smooth transition into the following topic.

Okay, here’s our first.

Come to think of it, Speaking of food,

Let’s continue.

That reminds me.

All right. And let’s continue with a few more.

That songs brings to mind my childhood. That song takes me back to my childhoods. That song reminds me of my childhood.

 

Fantastic work, everyone.

Excellent.

 

 

Typical Expressions in Action

While we’re on the subject of borrowing things, can I have my hoodie back? It’s my favorite one. ~の話のついでに言うと、~と言えば

Speaking of food, I’m starving. Anyone else want to grab a bite? サッと食事を済ます 食べに行く

That reminds me. I brought you a souvenir from my trip.

 

 

Oh! That reminds me. David. Where’s my souvenir from Texas.

Ah-um. It’s not that I don’t have it. It’s … ah, At my house. You’ll have to come and get it.

Great excuse, David.

 

 

 

 

 

Bye.

 

20240308Friday   11 40

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ. Thanks for joining us for Friday lessons.

And I’m David Evans. Let’s enjoy the review together.

 

Lesson 225

 

LISTENING CHALLENGE!

Rodger!

Okay, everyone. Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here’s the first question.

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Listen carefully.

Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here we go.

Q: What kind of movie did the man see?

A An exhausting movie.

B A documentary film about Atlanta.

C A movie about ancient people who built pyramids.

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Here we go with the question.

You got it!

No problem! Here we go!

Okay. Here’s the question.

Okay. Here we go!

Okay. Question.

Yep! Here’s the question.

Okay. Here’s the question, guys.

Okay. Here we go!

Yeah. Okay.

Q: Which of the following is true?

A Some young people were talking about Zaytox.

B Zaytox knows where the pyramids came from.

C Zaytox built the world’s pyramids.

Listen up.

Q: What did Derek want to do?

A Rejoin the band.

B Become a good bass player.

C Write songs.

Listen carefully.

Q: What did the professor do?

A He wrote the sceenplay for a fantasy movie.

B He played an important role in a movie.

C He got the wrong impression about Atlantis.

Here we go!

Listen up!

Concentrate hard!

Ready, steady, go!

 

Say it in English

 

Friend :

 

 

 :

 

 

Thanks for joining us today.

I can’t wait for our next lesson.

 

 

 

Bye.

20240307Thursday  11 40

 

Sensei, I agree with you up to a point but I think that’s too old.

Don’t say that.

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ.

And I’m David Evans. I’m always up for a journey through the stars. Let’s get going.

 

Lesson 224

 

And I’ll take the next question from the lady in blue there.

服を着た それが中に入っているのを想起させるため inが使われている

 

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

Isn’t it strange for a university professor to be writing a script for a fantasy movie? 脚本

I’ve written several books on the topic of Atlantis.

 

Typical Expressions

I agree with you up to a point, but I’ve written several books on the topic of Atlantis.

PRACTICE        

Okay, everyone. It’s time to PRACTICE. Now we’ve practiced these push-and-pull types of phrases several times. So I want you to really focus on the feelings of pulling and pushing.

Let’s go.

You’re right up to a point, but

Let’s continue.

You have a point, but~ and another one. I can see your point, but

All right. Let’s try a few more.

I see what you’re saying, but~ I see what you mean, butI get where you’re coming from, but

I understand where you’re coming from, but. I get where you’re coming from, but. Lesson 131

 

That was great, everyone.

Fantastic work!

 

 

 

Typical Expressions in Action

I agree with you up to a point, but we need to see things from a broader perspective.

You have a point, but scientific evidence points to a different cause.

I can see your point, but that doesn’t change the facts.

 

 

Sensei, isn’t it strange for a university professor to be telling bad jokes on an English radio program?

Yeah, I wonder about that too.

Yes, it is. You’re right.

 

 

 

Bye.

20240306Wednesday  9 : 50 出発

 

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ.

And I’m David Evans. I have a night light at my house.

 

Lesson 223

 

I’m not good at writing songs like Bill.

At 点 何々の点では良い

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

It was your decision to leave the band.

He’s nowhere near as good as I am.

Nowhere near ~ ~とかけ離れて

Almost as as … ほとんど…と同じくらい~

Nowhere near as good as … …の足元にも及ばない

 

Typical Expressions

Yeah, but I’m still a musician.

 

PRACTICE        

Okay, let’s jump into today’s PRACTICE. Today’s phrases are very similar to playing a game of catch. You have to catch the ball first before you return it. That’s the image of these phrases.

All right. Let’s try.

Yes, but~ That’s true, but~ Right, but~ Exactly, but~ Very true, but

Let’s continue. This next one is a full sentence.

That may be true, but Bill likes him. Let’s try that one more time. That may be true, but Bill likes him.

Moving right along.

That’s interesting, butThat’s a nice thought, but~ That would be nice, but

And our last one.

I can understand how you feel, but

 

Great job, guys. I hope you were able to feel the push and pull in these sentences while you practiced.

Fantastic work!

 

 

 

 

Typical Expressions in Action

Yeah, but he’s young at heart.

Exactly, but that doesn’t mean we can ignore the rules.

I can understand how you feel, but there’s nothing we can do about it now. You’ll have to wait until tomorrow.

 

Hey, David. Look at sensei’s jacket. Don’t you think it’s a bit flashy for this age?

Yeah, but he’s young at heart, you know.

Wait a minute. I’m young at everything.

 

 

Bye.

20240305Tuesday             7 : 40 出発

 

Hey, everyone. 秋乃 ろーざ here.

And I’m David Evans. Okay, guys. Let’s get to it.

 

Lesson 222

 

Nobody cared. 人っ子一人、気にしていませんでしたよ

 

We aliens … 私たち、異星人は

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

Humans really like mobile phones.

The ひとつに決まる a / an いくつかある中のひとつ

plural 何も限定が加わっていない ~一般 人間一般 携帯電話一般

I heard some young people chatting.

 

Typical Expressions

They were talking about pyramids. – Were they?

PRACTICE        

Okay, everyone. It’s time to PRACTICE. Now this type of conversation is kind of like playing ball between two people. So, imagine when you’re practicing, you’ve just received the ball and you wanna continue the flow, okay?

All right. For each of these, we’ll give you a sentence and then we’ll practice the reply together.

So, this first one is for… I can drive you home. All right? Let’s practice our reply.

– Oh, can you? That would be nice.

Let’s try again.  – Oh, can you? That would be nice.

Here’s the next example. This one is replying to… Ben and Hiromi broke up! – Oh, did they?

One more time. – Oh, did they?

Okay, let’s keep going. Our next is… I’ve been to Hawaii. Do you know what we should reply with. I’m sure you do. Let’s do it.

– Oh, have you? - Oh, have you?

And our last sentence.

This one is replying to … Cath likes to binge-watch horror movies. – Oh, does she?

-         Oh, does she?

 

Great job, everyone.

Sometimes it’s hard to choose which to use. So, practice again and again until it’s second nature.

 

 

Typical Expressions in Action

I’ve seen this already.

-         Oh, have you? Okay, I’ll pick a different movie then.

I got the job!

-         Oh, did you? Good for you! I knew you had it in you.

My father loves sake.

-         Oh, does he? Next time I visit, I’ll bring a bottle.

 

 

Hey, guys. You know I love sake.

Oh, do you? Well, maybe I should bring a bottle next time I go visit.

 

Oh, I’ll bring some amazake.

 

Bye.

20240308ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. お手軽調理

お手軽調理に関する単語をご紹介

 

Easy 作りやすい 手間のかからない 簡単な 作りやすい 

easy recipe 手間のかからないレシピ 誰でも作れる easy to make 作りやすい

Simple recipe 材料や手順などが少ない

I love this book of easy lunch ideas.

このお手軽ランチアイデア集の本が大好きです

 

Prepackaged 予め包装された 調理されてパッケージに入った

レトルト食品や冷凍食品、お弁当など 広く調理されてパッケージに入ったものを指す

Prepackaged might be expensive. But they save time.

レトルト食品は高いかもしれないけれど、時間の節約になる

Right!   meal / food / lunch / dinner などと一緒に使われる

retort  ほとんどのアメリカ人には通じない

 

Microwave  noun  電子レンジ microwave oven  verb電子レンジで温める

Electric range 残念ながら通じない

How long should I microwave this chicken for?

この鶏肉をどれくらい電子レンジで温めればいいの?

 

Leftover  残り物 plural noun 残り物の adjective

left残された over 余分に 余った 残されて余ったもの残り物

We’re having leftovers tonight. 今晩食べるのは残り物です

Leftover curry 残り物のカレー  leftover budget 余った予算



20240307
ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. 裁判

 

Plaintiff 原告 嘆き を意味する言葉に由来 嘆いて訴える側

One time a company was ordered to pay 28 billion dollars to an individual plaintiff. 

かつてある企業がひとりの原告が280億ドルの支払いを命じられたことがありました

Complain 不平を言う クレームを入れる も同じルーツ

Defendant 被告

 

Credible 信頼できる 確かな

To win a lawsuit, a plaintiff needs credible evidence.

訴訟に勝つには原告は確かな証拠が必要です

Cred 信じる を意味する言葉に由来 ible 何々できる という意味のパーツ

Yes!

 

Jury 陪審 陪審員団

The judge told the jury to disregard the witness’s statement.

裁判官は陪審に対し、証人の陳述を無視するように言った

欧米では市民から選ばれた数人が審判に参加する制度がある juryと呼ばれる

Juror ひとりひとりの陪審員

 

The jury is still out. 陪審員団はまだ戻っていない まだ評決は出ていない

一般的にまだ意見がまとまっていない まだ判断できていない状況で使うことができる

 

Verdict 評決

The jury returned the verdict of not guilty.

陪審は無罪の評決を出しました

Ver 真実 本当のこと dict 言う を意味するパーツ 

合わせると、真実を言う事 つまり 陪審が真実だと判断してそれを言う事

 

Finally, would the defendant like to make a statement?

Very well. The jury has reached the verdict. Guilty!



20240306
ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. 治安

治安があまりよくないことを表す単語をご紹介

 

Crime 犯罪 罪

The guidebook says there’s a lot of crime in that area.

ガイドブックにその地域では犯罪が多いと書いてあります

例文のように 概念としての 犯罪 犯罪というもの を表すときには uncountable noun

ここの犯罪を表すときには countable noun

Commit a crime 罪を犯す

Crime doesn’t pay. 犯罪は割に合わない

 

Seedy みすぼらしい いかがわしい 元々は種が多い

The Seedy world of illegal gambling is something never want to get involved in.

違法ギャンブルなんていういかがわしい世界に私は決してかかわりたくありません

植物に種ができる頃になると、枯れて花がなくなる → 花がない みすぼらしい というよくない意味が出てきた とされている

Collocation

Hotel bar neighborhood 建物やエリアを表す言葉と一緒に使われることが多い

 

Thug 悪党 乱暴者

A few thugs were standing at the entrance to the seedy building.

数人の悪党が怪しげな建物の入口に立っていた

昔ある国に存在していた秘密結社のメンバーをthugと呼んでいたことに由来

乱暴で 暴行や強盗などを起こす人、起こしそうな人のこと

 

Deteriorate 悪化する 悪化させる

When social order deteriorates crime tends to increase.

社会秩序が悪化すると犯罪が増加する傾向があります

Collocation

Situation condition society  health などともよく使われている

状況 状態 社会 その他に 健康などともよく使われている



20240305
ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. 病気

 

Germ 細菌 病原菌

Cover your mouth when you cough so that you don’t spread germ.

病原菌を広めないよう咳をするときは口を覆いましょう

Germ元々 芽や蕾を意味する言葉に由来 19c に 病気を生むもの というイメージで病原菌の意味が出てきたとされている

今でもThe germ of an idea 発想などの芽生え のように使われることもある

 

Contagious 接触感染性の 感染りやすい

Noro virus is extremely contagious.

ノロウイルスは非常に感染性が高いです

Con ~と一緒に tag 触る を意味する ious adjective にするパーツ

合わせると 接触による 接触によって感染する 伝染性の

Laugh yawn 比喩的に 感染りやすいもの

Her laugh is contagious. 彼女の笑いにつられちゃう

 

Epidemic 病気の流行 蔓延

A flu epidemic has hit the area.

インフルエンザがこの地域で流行っている

Epi  ~の間で ~の上で dem 人々を意味するGreekに由来

人々の間に広まっているというイメージ それが 病気の流行・蔓延 の意味で使われるようになった

Pandemic もっとスケールが大きい 世界的な病気の流行

 

Immunity noun 免疫 免除

Stress can hurt your immunity to illnesses.

ストレスが病気に対する免疫を低下させることがある

Immune adjective 免疫の

Have immunity   免疫がある

Develop immunity  免疫を持つようになる

Immunity from taxation 課税の免除

Legal immunity 刑事免責 法的な場面で使われることも多い




20240304
ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. 自然に 自ずと に纏わる英単語

 

 

Naturally adverb自然に ありのままに 当然ながら 生まれながら ありのまま

当然のイメージ  文脈によって自然な意味合いを選ぶこと

Natural adjective 自然な

It’s so hard to act naturally when someone tells you to.

誰かに自然に振る舞ってと言われた時、そうするのは難しい

 

Voluntary 自分の意志による 自主的な

Volunteer は派生語 Yes!

 

Spontaneously 自発的に 無意識のうちに

The crowd spontaneously started singing the Vocab Rider fight song.

観客は誰からともなくVocab Rider fight songを歌い始めました

なんの計画性もなく自発的に 衝動に乗って というイメージを持っている

いきなりの感じが強い

 

Self-evident 自明の わかりきった   明らかな 明白な  合わせると 自明の

It’s self-evident that studying abroad was good for Tom.

 

What are you doing, Hiyori?

What? You’re studying?  And it’s voluntary? great! I’ve never been so proud. Oh, would you look at me sitting here crying spontaneously.

20240304Monday  

 

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ. Thanks for joining us on this beautiful Monday.

And I’m David Evans. Okay, everyone. Let’s jump right into it.

 

Lesson 221

 

A long time ago 昔々

A long time ago in a galaxy far far away.

 

At any time いつの時代をとっても

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

It’s one of the most exciting movies I’ve ever seen.

That’s hard to believe.

 

Typical Expressions

It was fantastic – Really?

PRACTICE

Okay, everyone. Let’s jump into today’s PRACTICE. Today we’ll focus on active listening.

Some people, when they speak, wait for the other person to say something as a sign it’s okay to continue and to understand they’re listening.

So, these phrases are very important to master, okay?

These phrases are pretty short. So be sure to pay attention to the rhythm when you PRACTICE.

Right. Let’s go!

For real? Well, I never. Never. Yeah? Hmm…

Let’s continue.

Right. Okay. Uh-huh. Sure. Sure thing. Oh, I see.

We have so many options. Choose one that works for you.

And? And then? Go on. What then? Then what?

Okay. And the last few are in sentence form.

That sounds interesting. That sounds great. That sounds scary. That sounds rough. That sounds tough.


All right, everyone. Great work today.

It sounds like you’re getting the hang of it. Excellent job.

 

 

 

Typical Expressions in Action

A concert? Never I thought that band broke up.

For real? Keith doesn’t normally wear jeans. Did he look good in them?

That sounds interesting! Maybe I’ll go check it out for myself. I like live theater.

 

 

Hey, guys. Do I look good in jeans?

You know, I used to think jeans only look good on young people. But you put it off!

How about you, Rosa?

Uh-huh. Sure thing.

 

 

Bye.

20240301Friday   11 40 

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ. It’s Friday. You know what that means?

That’s right. It’s time for the review. And I’m David Evans.

 

Lesson 220

 

LISTENING CHALLENGE!

Rodger!

Okay, everyone. Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here’s the first question.

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Listen carefully.

Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here we go.

Q: Which of the following is true?

A Jessica and Professor Peacock met last week.

B Professor Peacock has been to the Great Pyramid before.

C Jessica needs to go to the head office.

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Here we go with the question.

You got it!

No problem! Here we go!

Okay. Here’s the question.

Okay. Here we go!

Okay. Question.

Yep! Here’s the question.

Okay. Here’s the question, guys.

Okay. Here we go!

Yeah. Okay.

Q: What did Derek not want Doris to tell Bill?

A That he had coffee with Doris.

B That he wants to go back to the band.

C That he called Bill.

Listen up.

Q: What does Kelly think about Bill?

A His music is wonderful.

B His band is old-fashioned.

C He always looks hungry.

Listen carefully.

Q: What will the two people do?

A They’ll reserve seats for the movie.

B They’ll go to a movie theater.

C They’ll read Peacock’s book.

Here we go!

Listen up!

Concentrate hard!

Ready, steady, go!

 

Say it in English

 

Friend :

 

 

 :

 

 

Hey, sensei, so who in your life makes you feel heard?

Yeah, who really listens to you and accepts you for, who you are…

…and understands you?

Probably my medaka.

 

Bye.

20240229Thursday  11 40

 

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ.

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

 

Lesson 219

 

 

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

The script was written by Brendan Peacock.

この文では、by~ が使われていますが、受動態に必須というわけではありません。その行為が誰によってなされていたのか(動作主)を加えたいときに使う

 

I wonder if there really was a civilization called Atlantis.

 

Typical Expressions

I’m so excited about this new movie about Atlantis.

PRACTICE        

Okay, everyone. It’s time to PRACTICE. Now the best way to PRACTICE sentences that talk about being excited are to be excited. So, let’s PRACTICE.

All right. Let’s jump right in.

The movie was so exciting. The movie was so exciting.

Let’s continue.

That’s thrilling. I’m thrilled.

Okay. Let’s continue.

It’s going to be a lot of fun. I can’t wait. Can’t wait. I’m looking forward to the concert. I’m looking forward to meeting you.

And our last few.

There’s never a dull moment. I can’t contain my excitement. I’m stoked for the concert tomorrow. 燃料を補給された から、エネルギッシュな興奮

 

Well, I hope this was an exciting PRACTICE session. It was for us.

It was so exciting.

 

 

 

Typical Expressions in Action

I’m excited about our trip to Hawaii. I still can’t believe we get to go!

Spring break is just around the corner. I can’t wait! Finally, some time off.

I’m so stoked to go to the concert. HIROTO 48’s live shows are absolutely incredible.

 

 

Amigo

So, something is wrong with your screen door?

 

Bye.

20240228Wednesday  9 : 50 出発

 

Stay foolish. Stay hungry.

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ.

And I’m David Evans. I can do something about being hungry. But foolish… I can’t change.

 

Lesson 218

 

I appreciate you saying that.

相手の行動を評価する が 感謝 に繋がる

価値・素晴らしさを十分認め、理解していることを表す

Stay ある状態に留まる

 

Stay hungry, stay foolish.   Steve Jobs

あなた=hungry のまま留まる

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

I appreciate you saying that.

Stay hungry.

 

Typical Expressions

I really admire your music.

PRACTICE        

Okay, let’s jump into today’s PRACTICE. Our phrases today talk about appreciation and looking up to people. So, let’s master them together.

Let’s go.

All right, here’s our first.

I appreciate the beauty of Japan. I appreciate the importance of English education.

Continuing on.

I value your time. I value your input. I value your opinion.

These sentences are good to know because it’s important to let people know how much they mean to you.

Here’s our next.

Helen looks up to her mother. 誰々を仰ぎ見る 目上の人に対する尊敬を表す

Helen worships her mother. Helen idolizes her mother.

And a few more.

I want to be more like Hiroshi. He is my role model. She makes me feel heard. She makes me understood.

 

Great work, everyone.

We value the time you put into these PRACTICE sessions. Excellent job!

 

Typical Expressions in Action

I really admire this painting. It captures the essence of life during that time period.

I appreciate the craftsmanship of this cabinet. Every single part is handmade.

I love Hiroshi so much. He always makes me feel heard.

 

 

I’m hungry.

Huh! Sensei, you just ate…

Oh! You never make me feel heard!

 

 

 

Bye.



20240227Tuesday             7 : 40 出発

 

Hey, everyone. 秋乃 ろーざ here.

And I’m David Evans. I was in a marching band once.

 

Lesson 217

 

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

I bumped into Bill.

I was just being honest.  正直に振る舞っていた 行為を表す

 

Typical Expressions

That was uncalled for.

 

PRACTICE        

Okay. It’s time to PRACTICE.

You may not use these phrases often in daily conversation.

But they are a flag. If you hear someone use these, you know, they’re upset.

Okay. Let’s jump in.

There’s no need for that. There’s no need for that kind of language. That type of language is inappropriate. You can’t say things like that. Take that back.

Continuing on.

Watch your mouth. Watch your language.

Let’s keep going.

That’s a bit rude. How rude. How rude of you. That’s downright offensive. 相手を深く傷つけ怒らせるような

And our last two.

You will speak to me with the proper respect. Be respectful.

 

You did great.

Fantastic work, everyone.

 

Typical Expressions in Action

That was uncalled for. You had no right to bring up his past like that.

Take that back. I most certainly do not favor your sister over you. I love you both equally.

That’s a bit rude. You can criticize his management style without saying he’s a bad person.

 

That was uncalled for.

I’m sorry. What did I do?

That was uncalled for.

Oh, oh.

Practicing.

You can’t say things like that.

Sensei. We’re working in the studio. You practicing is uncalled for.

 

 

Bye.

20240301ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. 循環

 

Cycle 循環 周期  

Greek 円を意味する言葉に由来 円を描くように繰り返しまわってくるもの

The seasons come and go in a never-ending cycle.

季節は終わりのない循環を繰り返す

Exactly! 4 year cycle 4年周期 vicious cycle 悪循環virtual cycle 好循環

 

Loop 輪っか ループ 仲間   All you need is kill  Edge of Tomorrow   Mondays

紐などで作る円形のもの 輪っか そこから派生して 仲間を意味することもある  

輪っかで仲間 友だちの輪Good guess!

In the loop 仲間に入っていて情報が回ってくる状態を指す 

Keep me in the loop about the party. partyのことについて仲間に入れていてね

Therefore partyのことで何か進展があったら教えてね

My pr just repeats the same things over and over. It’s like he’s on a loop.

私の担当教授はただただ同じことを何度も繰り返すんだよ。ループしている感じ

 

Around ~の周りに 周りを

The highway makes a loop around the city.

その幹線道路は町を一周します

A ~の上に round 円形 という意味 円形の線に載っている 周囲にというイメージ

何かの周りをまわって移動するだけでなく、周りを取り囲んでいる状態も表す

 

Circulation noun 循環 血行 発行部数 circulate  verb 

Yes. ある範囲内を循環する 自由に流れる というイメージがあるので、空気の流れでは、換気、雑誌や新聞については 発行部数 という意味で使われる  

They say that garlic is good for your circulation.

大蒜は血行をよくすると言われています



20240229
ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.

 

Fish  noun   魚  singular / plural  verb 釣りをする

How many fish do you have in your aquarium?

あなたの水槽には何匹の魚がいるのですか?

fish out of water 通常、水の中にいる魚が水の外に出てしまっている 場違いの人間

 

Filet  noun 魚の場合切り身 肉の場合ヒレ肉 verb 切り身にする 三枚にする

I’ve never learned how to filet a fish. Can you show me?

魚のおろし方を習ったことがありません。教えてくれますか?

 

Flake noun フレーク verb 削る フレーク状にする

小さくて薄くて平らなもの  そのようなものにする

特に削られたり剥がされたりした厚みのないもの corn flakes  YES!

Try some bonito flakes on top of okonomiyaki.

お好み焼きの上に鰹節をかけてみてください

Bonito  鰹 bonito flakes 鰹節

 

Fishy 魚臭い 胡散臭い  元々、 魚っぽい、魚のような という意味だった

次第に、魚臭い、魚の味がする という限定された意味で使われるようになった

また、魚が滑ってつかみにくい 生臭い → なんだか変な感じ 胡散臭い

Wow! This filet doesn’t taste fishy at all.

すごい。この切り身、全然生臭くない

 

 

Just remember this. Fishing is all about patience. All right. Let’s get started.

Ah! Oops! I forgot the fishing poles. I knew something was fishy!



20240228
ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. 外交

外交に纏わる単語を御紹介

 

Diplomat 外交官 diplo 二重 畳む diploma 折りたたまれた紙

昔、旅をする際に必要な免状が折りたたまれていて、そこからたたまれた紙がパスポートのような意味になった 公文書を扱う行為 diplomacy その行為を推し進めるものがdiplomatと言われるようになった 

I became a diplomat because I wanted to represent my country abroad.

私は海外で自分の国を外交したいと思ったため、外交官になりました

 

Alliance  noun 同盟 提携 ally verb 同盟を結ぶ 

NATO is a powerful global alliance.

NATO は強力な世界規模の同盟です

AB間の同盟は、An (The) alliance between A and B    A B alliance

The Japan US alliance 日米同盟

国同士の同盟だけでなく、企業間の提携でもよく使われる

 

Negotiate 交渉する

Diplomats are trained to negotiate across cultural lines.

外交官は文化の違いを超えて交渉するよう訓練されています

Negotiate object 何々について交渉する

Negotiate treaty 条約 / contract 契約 / price 価格 などが多く使われる

 

Bilateral 二国間の 両側に関する

Bi 2つ lateral 側面の 側 合わせると2つの側面からなる 両面のある

外交について使うと  二国間の

The US and Japan have a bilateral alliance.

米国と日本は二国間の同盟を結んでいます

Collocation

Bilateral agreement 二国間同意  bilateral trade 二国間の貿易



20240227
ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. 車の運転

車の運転に纏わる単語をご紹介

 

Lane 車線 小道 細い道 広い道路の中の細い道ということで、車線という意味になった

Should I move over to the left lane? 左車線に移った方がいいかな?

Change lanes / switch lanes  車線変更する

Passing lane 追い越し車線 right turn lane 右折車線

 

Stop and go ノロノロ運転 少し進んでは止まる

Traffic is stop and go on the Vocab Rider express way today.

本日、Vocab Rider 高速道路では渋滞が発生しています

停車・そして発進の繰り返し 渋滞している時や、赤信号が多くてスムーズに進めない時に使う Trafficと一緒に使うことが多い

 

Park 駐車する 長い間置いておく

It was so hard finding a place to park at the mall last Sunday.

先週の日曜日ショッピングモールで駐車する場所をみつけるのにとても苦労した

元々、ある目的のために柵などで囲われた土地 という意味だった

そこから軍の備品などの区画という意味を持つようになり そのようなものを置くというverbの意味も生まれた

そして 一般的に 車を置く となったとされている

 

Tailgate 前の車の後ろにぴったりついて走る

If someone starts tailgating you, stay calm.

もし、誰かがあおり運転をしてきても、落ち着いて

Tailgate トラックやワゴン車の後尾部 一番後ろのドア

Verb 前の車のドアにくっつくくらいの距離で走る 前の車にぴったりくっついて走る

煽り運転をする

後尾部ドアを開けてpartyをする スポーツ観戦の前などに駐車場ですることが多い



20240226ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.  Malがつく単語

Mal 悪い・悪 を意味するパーツ

 

Malfunction 機能不全 異常 誤作動する

Mal悪い function 機能 機能する  合わせると 悪く機能すること

機能不良 故障 異常 主に機械や複雑なものの機能不全に使う

System / computer   Yes    machine / equipment 設備

What cause the malfunction in the navigation system?

ナビゲーションシステムの故障の原因は何でしたか?

 

Malnutrition 栄養失調

Mal 悪い nutrition 栄養 栄養が悪いこと つまり 栄養失調 栄養不良

基本的には、飢餓に苦しんでいる人たちのイメージ 思い響きがある

Suffer from malnutrition 栄養失調に苦しむ

Malnutrition prevents many children from growing normally.

栄養失調は多くの子どもたちの正常な成長を妨げます

 

Malicious 悪意のある adjective かなり重たい響きのある単語 意図的に人に害を与えたり、苦しめたりする気持があって、残酷な というイメージ

Malice 悪意・恨み noun

I think social media makes it easier for malicious rumors to spread.

私はSNSが悪意のある噂を広がりやすくしていると思います

 

Malaria マラリア

Mal 悪い・悪 aria 空気を意味するItaly 由来  

 

その昔、湿地帯の汚れた空気によるものだと考えられていたことからこう名付けられた

Over 600,000 people died from malaria in 2021.

2021年に600,000人を超える人がマラリアで死亡しました

 

Right. Hmm. Right.

I’m not trying to be malicious. AI robots like me sometimes malfunction when it gets cold.

20240226Monday  

 

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ.

Sensei, that opening was amazing!

And I’m David Evans. There’s a lot to do today. So, let’s get started.

 

Lesson 216

 

I haven’t seen you recently.

Present perfect. ここまでに至るまでという時間の流れ 過去から今に至る その視線が感じられる表現

 

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

It has been a while. You’ve been busy.

That ancient people built it is mind-boggling.

 

Typical Expressions

I just can’t get my head around the size of it.

PRACTICE

Okay, it’s time for today’s PRACTICE. The emotion being captured by today’s phrases is woahh, almost a speechless kind of feeling. So, capture that emotion when we PRACTICE today.

Great explanation, David. Let’s get started.

Here’s our first.

It’s overwhelming. I’m overwhelmed.

Continuing on.

It’s mind-boggling. It’s mind-boggling.

Great work. Don’t get overwhelmed. Here’s our next.

It’s too much for me to take in. I’m having a hard time taking it all in.

This is more than I can handle.

And one more.

This is beyond me. This is beyond me.

Well, guys, I hope it wasn’t too much for you to take in ‘cause you did great.

Just remember. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, go slow, go one at a time and you’ll master it in no time.

 

 

 

 

Typical Expressions in Action

I can’t get my head around how many people live in Tokyo. My hometown only has 1,200 people

Having a newborn baby is overwhelming. A lot of parents struggle at first.

I thought I was good at math, but this … ? This is beyond me. It looks like hieroglyphics.

 

 

Hey, guys. What subject were you best at when you were in a high school?

I was good at science.

Well, I was good at languages, and especially Japanese language.

 

Bye.

20240223Friday   11 40

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ. Welcome back. It’s time to review.

And I’m David Evans. It’s review time, yeah!

 

Lesson 215

 

LISTENING CHALLENGE!

Rodger!

Okay, everyone. Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here’s the first question.

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Listen carefully.

Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here we go.

Q: Which of the following is true?

A The woman has a Viennese accent.

B The man wants to go to the theater.

C The two people work for the same school.

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Here we go with the question.

You got it!

No problem! Here we go!

Okay. Here’s the question.

Okay. Here we go!

Okay. Question.

Yep! Here’s the question.

Okay. Here’s the question, guys.

Okay. Here we go!

Yeah. Okay.

Q: What made dad angry?

A People who post fake news online.

B An alien walking around in Tokyo.

C People who don’t like social media.

Listen up.

Q: What is the problem?

A Derek wants to go back to his hometown.

B Bill’s apartment has only one room.

C The band can’t have two bassists.

Listen carefully.

Q: What does Hiroki need to do?

A Find a shortcut to his company.

B Brighten up his room.

C Pay for his new condo every month.

Here we go!

Listen up!

Concentrate hard!

Ready, steady, go!

 

Say it in English

 

Friend :

 

 

 :

 

 

Hey, Rosa. What do you think of an indecisive guy?

Well, I think we would have a lot of trouble figuring out what to eat because I’m really bad at deciding things too sometimes.

How about you?

Ah, I mean, I’m no sure, I mean I could, I mean sometimes they’re okay, sometimes they’re not…ah…

David is an indecisive guy, apparently.

Ah!

Oh, yeah.

 

Bye.

20240222Thursday  11 00

 

Hey, everyone. 秋乃 ろーざ here.

And I’m David Evans. I’m with you on that one, sensei.

 

Lesson 214

 

How do you know?

Process どうやって を訊ねている

 

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

My pay is getting cut by ten percent! 未来の予定を表している

未来のある時点で ~している を意味するから

未来のある時点で ~している そこに 予定 の意味が宿る

Things may seem tough now, but everything will work out later.

Will イメージは 見通す トンネルの向こうに状況が展開している様子がはっきり見えている 話し手には確信があり、自信がある

すべてうまくいきますよ と自信を持って述べているため、慰めの言葉となっている

 

Typical Expressions

It’s so frustrating to deal with.

PRACTICE

All right, everyone. It’s time for the PRACTICE. Frustration is something that we all experience. So let’s master these phrases and put them in your pocket.

Let’s get started.

It’s frustrating to talk to him. It’s frustrating talking to him.

The frustration is endless.

Continuing on.

I’m so frustrated. One more time. I feel like I’m banging my head against a wall.

Let’s keep going.

This job is stressing me out. I’m stressed out. He’s under so much stress.

And one more.

I’m fed up with my company.

 

Excellent job.

Good work.

 

 

Typical Expressions in Action

It’s frustrating trying to change his mind. I feel like I’m banging my head against a wall.

I’m stressed out at work. The tasks are piling up, and they just keep coming.

I’m fed up with the office politics. I’m thinking of changing jobs.

 

 

 

Hey, guys. I was so frustrated. But not anymore.

Nice choice.

 

Bye.

20240221Wednesday        10 : 40 出発

Doris

Hey, everyone. 秋乃 ろーざ here.  

And I’m David Evans. Not even close.

 

Lesson 213

 

No way!  可能性を否定する表現 とんでもない 無理です

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

He’d be rattled if Derek came back.

If節の中は現在の事態を過去形cameで述べ、時制を過去方向へずらしている

結びの節のHe’d be rattledでは、wouldが使われ ~でしょうね と控えめに述べている

現実的ではない仮定を置いたので、現実感のあるwillは使えない

There’s only room for one bassist in the Desperate Rats.

 

Typical Expressions

I feel a bit nervous about that.

PRACTICE        

Okay, everyone. Are you ready to PRACTICE?

I’m a bit nervous.

Well actually I was just going to tell our listeners that they should loosen up a bit before they start practicing.

Okay? Let’s begin.

Here we go.

I get nervous before interviews.

He was very nervous about the exam.

What’s making you so nervous?

Continuing on.

He was a bit tense. He was a bit rattled. Rattle snake. He was a bit antsy. He was a bit shaky.

Shake it off

All right. Let’s keep going.

You look nervous. Loosen up a bit!

 

You did a wonderful job!

Great work!

 

Typical Expressions in Action

I feel nervous my evaluation next week. I haven’t been at my best this quarter.

I got nervous when she started asking about my work history. I didn’t want to explain that I got fired from my last job.

You look nervous. Take a few slow, deep breaths.

 

Hey, so, David. When do you get nervous?

Me? I never get nervous. I never get worried.

These hands never shake.

Really? By the way, we need to talk.

Oh! Ah, ah.

You’re shaking, David.

Ah, I am fine.

 

 

Bye.

20240220日 Tuesday  11 00 出発

 

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ.

And I’m David Evans. Let’s get going.

 

Lesson 212

 

Stuff  thing の砕けた言い方

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

They say there’s an alien walking around in Tokyo.

Nobody’s forcing you to read it.

Typical Expressions

It angers me when people post lies on social media.

PRACTICE        

Okay, it’s time for the PRACTICE for today. Our Vocab focuses on anger.

So, put more emotion behind it and let’s PRACTICE.

Let’s go!

I’m angry. I’m upset. I’m ticked. I’m ticked off. I’m pissed. I’m picked off. I’m furious. I’m livid.

Great job so far. Let’s continue.

He upset me. He ticked me off. He pissed me off. He made me angry. He made me furious. He made me livid.

All right. And let’s wrap it up a few more.

He flipped his lid. He flipped out. He lost it. He lost his cool.

 

I’m very proud of you guys. You did it great.

Nice work!

 

Typical Expressions in Action

It angers me when people cut in front of me. I’m not standing there for the fun of it!

He was so angry that his face turned red. I could practically seem steam coming from his ears.

He lost his cool when the staff asked to see his ID. He’s really sensitive about how young he looks.

 

 

Hey, guys. When do you get angry?

Well, the most dangerous time for me is when I’m hungry.

Me? I never get angry. I never lose my cool.

 

 

 

Bye.

20240223ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.  動詞で使える体の部位

英語には体の部位を表す名詞なのに動詞としても使えるものがある

 

Shoulder 肩 Yes! 背負う・担う

Moms shouldn’t have to shoulder all the responsibility for raising kids.

お母さんが子育てのすべての責任を負うべきではありません

比喩的に背負う Shoulder + burden / load / blame 負担・重荷・非難

 

Stomach 胃 お腹 不快なものに耐える・我慢する 

胃に収めておくというイメージ→不愉快なものや人を何とか我慢して受け入れる

impossiblecan’tなどの否定的な言葉と一緒に使って 耐えられない・我慢できないという文脈で使われる

For some teachers, bad grammar is impossible to stomach.

一部の教師にとって文法の間違いは耐え難いものです

 

Eye  verb じろじろ見る 目論む じっと見る 注視する より目の存在感を感じさせる表現

強い興味を持って見るというイメージで、目論む、視野に入れている

I’ve been eying a career change. 転職を目論んでいる

My ex-girlfriend kept eying me from across the room.

元カノが会場の向こうから僕をずっと見つめていた

 

Mouth[mάʊð] verb 口の動きで伝える 声に出さずに言う

口がfocusされていて、口をはっきり動かして言う 口の動きだけで伝える

My teacher caught me mouthing answers to my friend during the test.

テスト中、友だちに答えを口の形で伝えているのが先生にバレた

 

Mouth the words of a song 歌詞を口だけを動かして言う



20240222
ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.  冬のお洒落

冬のおしゃれに纏わる単語をご紹介

 

Layer 重ね着する 階層  基本的な意味 層 重ねるもの 重なるもの というイメージ

着るものに関して言えば、重ね着の層 verb 重ね着する

Layer a sweater over(under) a T-shirt  上に 下に 重ね着する

If you want to look good this winter, you have to know how to layer well.

この冬、お洒落に決めたかったら、上手に重ね着をするコツをおさえなくちゃ

 

Knit ニット 編み物 編む 編まれた服 編む 編み物をする 結合させる

Tightly knit community 結束の固いコミュニティ

I found this cashmere knit at a secondhand shop.

このカシミアのニットを古着屋さんで見つけました

 

Wool 羊毛 ウール         great

物質を表す noun  singular  plural の区別がない

Is this sweater made of wool or cotton?

このセーターはウール製ですかコットン製ですか?

 

Snug 体にピッタリの 暖かくて心地よい

狭い空間にて守られている というイメージを持っている

場所について こじんまりとして居心地がいい

人の気持ちについて 守られていて心地良い 暖かい

服などが 体にぴったりの  ぬくぬくとして気持ちいい

These wool socks have a nice, snug fit.

このウールの靴下はピッタリとしたフィット感がいい

As snug as a bug in a rug ラグの中にいる虫のように居心地がいい

つまり、ぬくぬくして心地良いことを 表す時に使われる



20240221
ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.  明るい

明るいに纏わる単語

 

Bright 明るい 輝かしい 頭がいい

My dad likes to wear bright colorful ties to work.

父は明るくてカラフルなネクタイをして仕事に行くのが好きです

基本的なイメージ 光り輝く 色などが鮮やかな 天気が晴れた

人について使うと、頭が良くて回転が速い

 

Cheerful 陽気な 明るい

Rooms with bright colors put me in a cheerful mood.

明るい色の部屋は私の気分を明るくさせます

Cheer  noun 明るい気分 楽観  といった感情的な明るさを意味する言葉

明るい気分でいっぱいな  Yes!

 

Come to light  明るみに出る come 何々の状態になる to 何々に light

光が当たっている状態になる 表沙汰になる

If this secret come to light, I’ll be so embarrassed.      

この秘密が明るみに出たら、私はとても恥ずかしい思いをするだろう

 

Glaringly ぎらぎら光って 紛れもなく

That mystery was easy to figure out. The clues were glaringly obvious.

あの謎を解明するのは簡単でした。手がかりは紛れもなく明白でした

Glare verb ギラギラ光る glaringly adjective ギラギラ光るような

目立つ 紛れもない ぎらぎら光って紛れもなく +ly  adverb ぎらぎら光って 紛れもなく

 

 

 

Miss. Sakurada. How wonderful to see you. Here are your manju.

Oh! How could you say that? I’m always cheerful. And it’s glaringly obvious that they’re just plain manju.

 

Lol lol 



20240220
ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.  発音が楽しい表現

チンプンカンプン Y... Yes!

 

Crystal-clear 透明な 非常に明瞭な crystal 水晶 clear 透明な・澄んだ

水晶のように透明な とても 透き通った 

比喩的に 使うと 非常にわかりやすい 明白な

透明な という物理的な意味ではWater について使うことが多い  

明白な という意味では message / evidence / explanation などが多い

The crystal-clear water at Vocab beach was stunning.

Vocab beachの透き通った水は驚くほど綺麗でした

 

Smooth sailing  smooth 滑らかな sailing 航海

順調な航海 順風満帆    smooth operator / smooth criminal

The match wasn’t all smooth sailing, but Max came out on top.

試合は順風満帆ではなかったが、Maxが勝利を収める

Yes.

 

Chit-chat  verb おしゃべりをする noun おしゃべり

Ding-dong ping-pong hip-hop   tick-tock

I had a with Chihiro on the way back from the store.

店からの帰り道、千尋とちょっとおしゃべりした

 

Itty-bitty    itsy-bitsy ちっちゃな ちっぽけな

It took forever to find the itty-bitty button to close the ad.

その広告を閉じる小っこいボタンをみつけるのに凄っごい時間がかかった


hanky-panky(いんちき/いかさま/手品)
roly-poly(
ずんぐりした)
mumbo-jumbo(
意味不明の言葉)
hodge-podge(
寄せ集め)
mish-mash(
ごた混ぜ)
flip-flop(
意見・態度の急変)
ding-dong(
激論)
big-wig(
大物)
 dilly-dally(
ぐずぐずする)
Don't dilly-dally on the way.
途中でぐずぐずしないで。
helter-skelter(
右往左往)
hurly-burly(
大騒ぎ)
rickety-rackety(
ぐらぐらの)
 topsy-turvy(あべこべ/混乱した)
His room is topsy-turvy all the time.
彼の部屋はいつでもごちゃごちゃしてる。
hurry-scurry(
あたふた)
shilly-shally(
優柔不断)
willy-nilly(
否応なしに)
hurdy-gurdy(
手回し琴)
itty-bitty / itsy-bitsy(
とってもちっちゃい)

nitty-gritty(肝心要の所)
Let's get down to the nitty-gritty.
本題に入りましょう。
wheeler-dealer(
活動家/やり手)
 fuddy-duddy(時代遅れの)
His company is just as fuddy-duddy as he is.
彼同様、彼の会社は時代遅れだ。
 namby-pamby(めめしい/甘ったれた)
 wishy-washy(力のない/迫力のない)
I won't have this namby-pamby, wishy-washy nonsense about not hitting people who deserve it.
(the Prisoner of Azkaban)
叩かないといけないときにそうしないなんていう、甘ったれた、力のない、意味のないことには私はくみしないわ。


20240219
ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.  受験

受験に纏わる単語 ご紹介

 

Examination 試験 検査 exam 大規模でformalなイメージ

I know you’ll do great on your examination.

あなたは試験できっと素晴しい結果を出すと思います

 

Cram 詰め込む 詰め込みの勉強をする 沢山の物を無理矢理詰め込む

頭に沢山知識や情報を詰め込む

塾 cram school   casual 特定の目的に向けて、勉強をする学校

I stayed up all night cramming for today’s examination.

今日の試験のために詰め込みの勉強をして徹夜した

 

Big 大きな 重大な 大事な

Today is the day, your big examination. Good luck.

今日はあなたの大事な試験、その当日。頑張って

比喩的に 重要な 大切な と言いたい時にも bigが使える 

big day 人生における大切な日 結婚式の日 試験の日 などに使える

 

Pass 合格する  通過する 通り抜ける

試験という壁を通り抜ける ということで、合格

Where’s my number? Where’s my number? There it is. I passed!

私の番号はどこ? どこ? あった。合格した

Pass the examination pass the test  試験に合格する

pass the inspection 検査に合格する

 

Morning, mom. See you later.

Come on, mom. My big examination. I’m finally going to pass it this year and make it into Vocab University. Wait! Are you serious?

20240219Monday  

 

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ.

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

 

Lesson 211

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

I teach music at a high school.

Tense  present   present は 広く一般的な内容 を得意とする形 ここでも、「ふだん・習慣的に音楽を教えている」ということ

Do you enjoy teaching?

Enjoy  + verb ing

Reality verb  何かを楽しむ ためには、実際にその出来事が起こっていなければならない。そのため、生き生きとした行為が行われていることを表す verb -ing 形が best combinationとなる

 

Typical Expressions

My students drive me crazy.

PRACTICE

Okay, everyone. It’s time to PRACTICE. So as I’ve mentioned before, it’s very important to PRACTCIE with emotion. The emotion will help you remember these phrases better. So try to imagine being annoyed when you’re practicing. Okay?

All right. Here we go.

It drives me crazy when. It drives me insane when.

It drives me batty when.

Let’s continue.

I was annoyed. I was irritated. That’s annoying. That’s irritating.

Let’s keep going.

I wanna rip my hair out when.

It makes me wanna scream.

And our last one.

It’s like nails on the chalkboard.

 

Huh! Just imagining that makes me wanna go crazy.

Hm hmm. All right. Well, good work, everyone.

Excellent work, everyone.

 

Typical Expressions in Action

His constant foot-tapping drives me crazy. I wish he would sit still.

My ex-boyfriend used to call me “doll.” He was a nice guy, but that really annoyed me.

My daughter started violin lessons. One day she’ll be great at it. But right now it’s like nails on a chalkboard.

 

 

Thanks for joining us today. See you all next time.

I can’t wait for our next lesson. Bye.

 

 

Bye.

 

20240216Friday   11 40

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ. Thanks for joining us for Friday’s lesson.

And I’m David Evans. Let’s enjoy the review together.

 

Lesson 210

 

LISTENING CHALLENGE!

Rodger!

Okay, everyone. Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here’s the first question.

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Listen carefully.

Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here we go.

Q: What is the problem with the woman’s bag?

A The bag looks different from the picture on the website.

B She bought the bag at the wrong price.

C The handles of the bag fell off.

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Here we go with the question.

You got it!

No problem! Here we go!

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Okay. Here we go!

Okay. Question.

Yep! Here’s the question.

Okay. Here’s the question, guys.

Okay. Here we go!

Yeah. Okay.

Q: What did Deepak learn he needs to do?

A Go to the city office again.

B Pay tax.

C Do wight training.

Listen up.

Q: Which of the following is true?

A Derek is considering rejoining the band.

B Derek is worried Cynthia feels blue.

C Cynthia and Derek met recently.

Listen carefully.

Q: What does Doug think about Shiho’s idea?

A He likes it, but he thinks they need more origami paper.

B He thinks that it takes too much effort.

C He thinks the guests would prefer a crane machine.

Here we go!

Listen up!

Concentrate hard!

Ready, steady, go!

 

Say it in English

 

Friend :

 

 

 :

 

Hey, David. Is that a new sweater you’re wearing?

Oh, yeah, it is. How did you know?

Ah, you seem to have a tag still on it.

Oh, not again! No!

 

 

 

Bye.

20240215Thursday  11 40

 

Hey, everyone. 秋乃 ろーざ here.

And I’m David Evans. I’m glad you are able to work out the kinks.

 

Lesson 209

 

 

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

Are you sure you need 100 sheets?

I wish I could help you.

仮定法は本来の時表現を過去方向にずらして作る

ここで、現在の事態を述べているにもかかわらず、couldが使われている

現在なのに過去にずらすことにより、あり得ないことを意識している

仮定法 事実に反している・可能性が著しく低い

実際には手伝えないが、手伝うことができたらいいぁ ということ

 

Typical Expressions

Why bother?

PRACTICE        

Okay, everyone. It’s time for today’s PRACTICE. Now, normally I don’t encourage people to talk this way. But it’s important to understand how and then learn when it’s okay to use them.

Let’s go.

Here’s our first one.

Why bother dressing up? Why bother to dress up?

Let’s try another one.

I can’t be bothered to clean my room.

Let’s continue.

It’s too much work. It’s too much trouble. I don’t see the value in it.

Good work so far. Keep it up.

Why even worry about that? What’s in it for me?

Great. Let’s do the last few.

 

 

 

Great work, everyone.

Excellent!

 

 

Typical Expressions in Action

Why bother making a reservation? That restaurant is never full.

It’s too much trouble. Why wrap a present when I can just put it in a gift bag?

It’s not worth watching. The acting is really bad, and the CG is poorly done.

 

 

Hey, guys. ラジオ英会話 is worth listening to, right?

Oh, yeah! The cost performance can’t be beat.

Yeah. The jokes are really bad, but you’ll learn a lot.

 

 

Bye.

20240214Wednesday  9 : 50 出発

 

It’s the opposite for me. My reactions are in Japanese.

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ.

And I’m David Evans.

 

Lesson 208

 

おもいがけなく 突然に 青天の霹靂 out of the blue

Bore 退屈させる bored 退屈して adjective

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

I’ve decided to become a teacher.

That’s what Bill said.

 

Typical Expressions

Things are still up in the air, though. Up in the air 宙に浮いて・はっきりしない・未決定で 様子見したい を表す表現

PRACTICE        

Okay, everyone. It’s time to PRACTICE. These phrases are not very long. So try to memorize them in chunks, okay?

All right. Here’s our first.

Things are still in motion. Let’s go one more time. Things are still in motion.

Continuing on.

Let’s wait for the dust to settle. Try again after things calm down a bit. Give it time for things to settle down.

Great work so far. And here’s one more.

Let’s wait a bit. Let’s go again. Let’s wait a bit.

 

Is it already the end of PRACTICE?

Hmm. Give it time.

You guys were excellent.

Fantastic work.

 

 

 

Typical Expressions in Action

I may need to move next year, but things are still up in the air.

I’m sorry Holly snaped at you. She’s under a lot of stress. Please talk to her after things calm down a bit.

Let’s wait a bit. The problem might go away naturally. Might mayの控えめ表現

 

Hey, guys. I tend to think problems might go away naturally. I think that’s my weakness.

You know, I’m always waiting. But you never go away, sensei.

I am your problem, right?

Oh! That was good.

 

 

Bye.

20240213Tuesday             7 : 40 出発

 

 

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ.

And I’m David Evans. Let’s chill.

 

Lesson 206

 

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

I found out I don’t have to pay much.

Must が単にしなくちゃだめ なのに対し、have to は~する必要が強くありますよ ということ need to の親玉 よって否定文ではその必要性が否定され、~する必要はありません となる

I’ve been thinking about that for a while.

 

Typical Expressions

It’s a huge weight off my shoulders. 重りが両肩から離れて 肩から荷が降りてホッとした気持を表す

PRACTICE

Okay, everyone. Ready to PRACTICE? Today’s sentences are pretty short.

So, be sure to memorize them as much as you can.

All right. Here we go.

That’s a load off my mind. 肩の荷が下りました I feel so much lighter now.

Let’s continue.

What a relief! I can finally relax.

All right. Let’s keep going.

Calm down. Settle down. Chill out. 冷える→落ち着く・relaxする Chill. Easy, easy.

All right. And let’s do our last couple.

Get a grip. Get a hold of yourself. ともにしっかり掴むイメージの単語

 

 

Typical Expressions in Action

You’ll talk to Andy for me? That’s a huge weight off my shoulders. Thank you so much.

The meeting was cancelled? What a relief! I wasn’t ready for it at all.

Chill out, Kyle. It’s just a video game. There’s no need to get angry.

 

 

Hey, guys. That’s all for today. Let’s chill.

Yeah, man. Let it chill.

Ahhh. I think I’m cold enough already.

 

Bye.

20240216ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.  人の移動

通勤 お引越し 様々な人の移動を表す言葉をご紹介

Move 引っ越す 移転する

I moved to Vancouver two years ago. 2年前にVancouverに引っ越しました。

Move 基本的な意味 動かす 動く→感動させる 立場を変える など、様々な意味になる

 

Transfer 乗り換え 乗り換える 人事異動 異動させる

Trans 向こう側に 超えて という意味のパーツ fer 運ぶ という意味の言葉に由来

何かの垣根を超えて運ぶ 動かす プロスポーツで使われると 主に金銭での移籍を指す

Transfer student 転校生 Yes!

I got transferred to the general affairs department. 総務部に異動になりました

 

Immigrant 外国からの移住者 

emigrant 外国への移住者 実際にはあまり区別されていない

The United States is a nation of immigrants. アメリカ合衆国は移民の国です

 

Trade トレードする トレード 貿易 スポーツの世界では選手と選手の交換

金銭トレード→transfer

The Vocab Riders traded their star shortstop for three rookie pitchers.

Vocab Ridersはショートのスター選手を3人の新人投手とトレードした

 

You’re moving? Wait! Didn’t you just move because of a personnel transfer last month? Ugh! Stop it, Hiyori!



20240215
ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.  脅威

単語4つご紹介

 

Threat noun 脅威 脅し

Sometimes I think humans are the biggest threat to the planet.

時々、人間が地球にとって最大の脅威だと思うことがあります

Threat to something / something

Threaten verb 脅す 派生語

 

Pose 問題などを引き起こす・もたらす  基本的な意味のは put 置く

脅威や問題などを目の前に置く 

Pose a threat 脅威をもたらすpose a problem 問題を引き起こす

pose a risk  危険をもたらす

What kinds of threats do alien fish species pose?

外来魚はどのような脅威をもたらしますか?

 

Imminent 今にも起ころうとしている 迫りくる  

Im 中へ というパーツ min 突き出す という意味の言葉に由来

何かが自分の頭の上に突き出してきて、今にも落ちそうな感じ

A major transformation in education is imminent.

教育における大きな変革が差し迫っています

Collocation  threat  danger  attack 望ましくないものがほとんど

 

Neutralize 無力化する 脅威などをなくす

neutral 中立の 何々の状態にするというパーツ izeをつけて  neutralize

どちらかに偏った力を中立にする どんな力や効果も出ないようにする

Neutralize a danger 危険を失くすan opponent 相手を無力化する 脅威などを失くす

As a guard, it’s my job to neutralize anything that might cause an imminent threat. 警備員として差し迫った脅威をもたらしうるものを失くすのが私の仕事です



20240214
ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.  恋心

 

Crush 恋心 基本的なイメージは 押しつぶす

Have a crush on somebody

I had a crush on you since we were in kindergarten.

幼稚園の頃から君に夢中だ

Be crushing on somebody

 

Adore 大好きである 敬愛する 

祈る を意味することに由来→深く尊敬する 高く評価する →大好きである

恋愛対象や家族などを深く敬愛する時に使うことが多い

My sister adores John. She says he’s the man of her dreams.

妹はJohnが大好き。彼が理想の人だって

 

Affection 愛情 愛着 愛情の中でも 優しい思い、大切にする気持ちといったnuanceの強い言葉 public display of affection 人前でのイチャイチャ Correct! PDA

There are many ways to show affection.

愛情を示す方法はたくさんあります

 

Thing 好きなこと 好きな気持 恋愛関係  

日本語でも、恋愛関係について あれ、それ と言葉を濁すことがある

英語でも はっきりと言いたくなかったり、言葉では表せないことをthingということがある

Did you hear that Jun and Nozomi are a thing?

純と望があれなんだって、聞いた?

 

Well, well, well, if it ain’t Hiyori! Yhaow! How’s your Valentine’s Day going?

And I’m here to receive that tasty little symbol of your love and affection.

Delight. Hey! We are a thing, aren’t we? Don’t be shy now. Let’s see that chocolate.



20240213
ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.  調べる

調べる に纏わる単語を調べに Let’s go!

 

Look up 調べる look 目を向ける up 近づいて こちらへ というnuance

何かに目を向けて自分を近づける という image

主に辞書やPCで、何かを調べる場合に使う

単に 調べる というよりも、自分から近づいて調べに行くといイメージ Right!

If you come across a word you don’t know, look it up in the dictionary.

知らない単語が出てきたら、辞書で調べてください

 

Inspect 検査する

Something is wrong with the sink. I have to inspect the pipes.

流しに何か問題がある。パイプを点検してみないと

In 中へ というパーツ spect 見る を意味する言葉に由来 中まで詳しく見る ということから、調査する 検査する となる

何かの状態を評価するために調べる ある基準を満たしているかどうか調べる という場合に使われる

 

Investigate 調査する 捜査する

The police are investigating the case as a hate crime.

警察はこの事件をヘイトクライムとして調査しています

In 中へ vestigate 痕跡を意味するLatinに由来 

痕跡を辿って中の深いところまで調べる という感じ

Investigate 真実を知るために、犯罪や問題・効果について組織的に調べ上げる

 inspect look up とはnuanceが異なる 

 

Thoroughly 徹底的に 全く

The mayor promised to investigate the situation thoroughly.

市長は状況を徹底的に調査すると約束しました

Thorough 完全な、徹底的に adverb の adverb

Adjective と一緒に使う場合は、まったく 非常に という意味

thoroughly lost 完全に道に迷った

ほんとうにこのボキャブラ劇場はいらいらする 

 

No, um. Sorry. I’m busy. Can you look it up yourself?

Yeah, I’m really tied up at the moment. No! I don’t like people inspecting my work. Stop! Stop! Don’t look! Gaow!



20240212
ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.  惑星の名前

英語の惑星の名前はローマ神話に基づいて付けられている

 

Mercury 水星 mercury 水銀  ローマ神話に出てくる神 Mercurius 足の速い神

地球から見て、水星の動きが速いことから、Mercuryと名付けられた

水銀は床に落ちると一滴一滴が素早く動くので、そこから来ているとされている

Mercury is the closet planet to the sun.

水星は太陽に最も近い惑星です

惑星を表す単語はすべて 大文字で始まり、冠詞の theは付けない

 

Venus  Beautiful

Most people say Venus is the easiest planet to see with the naked eye.

ほとんどの人が金星は肉眼で最も見やすい惑星だと言います

Yes くっきりと美しく輝く金星を見て、Venusと名付けたとされている

 

Earth 地球 earth 土 大地 

空の惑星や対比して自分たちが立っている地面、大地という捉え方

天体の話をする時には、他の惑星と同じように Earth

The earth

Who said that the Earth was blue? 誰が地球は青かった、と言いましたか?

 Юрий Алексеевич Гагарин

 

Mars 火星 ローマ神話 戦争 軍の神 火星が血の色に似ていることからそう呼んだとされている

Martial 戦争の 軍の 同じルーツの単語

Martian 火星人

Do you think humans might start moving to Mars someday?

いつか人類が火星に移住し始める可能性があると思いますか?

20240212Monday  

 

David, what’s your sign?

I’m a Leo.

 

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ.

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

 

Lesson 207

 

返金 refund

狡い  狡賢い こそこそした sneaky

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

Give me your honest opinion of it.

どんなverbでもこの配置をとれば「あげる・くれる」の意味となる

Read me a story

Write me a letter

It says they don’t do refunds.

It ネット上の記載が言っている→書いてある

 

Typical Expressions

I’m ashamed of myself for falling for that trick.

PRACTICE        

All right. It’s time for today’s PRACTICE. So, let’s talk about shame and embarrassment. It’s a feeling we all have every once in a while. Let’s practice these phrases and master them together. Here we go.

I’m ashamed of my mistake. I’m ashamed of what I did. I’m ashamed to be seen there.

Continuing on. Shame on you! Have you no shame? You have no sense of shame!

All right. Here’s our last few.

I’m embarrassed. That’s embarrassing. It embarrasses me to admit I was wrong.

 

Fantastic work!

Great job!

 

Typical Expressions in Action

I’m ashamed of how I behaved last night. I said things I now regret.

Shame of you! Those cookies were for your little brother. How could you eat them?

I had something in between my teeth this whole time? I’m so embarrassed!

 

 

Shane, come back!

 

Bye.

 

 

20240209Friday   11 40

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

And I’m David Evans. Are you ready for the review? Here we go.

 

Lesson 205

 

LISTENING CHALLENGE!

Rodger!

Okay, everyone. Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here’s the first question.

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Listen carefully.

Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here we go.

Q: What surprised Masami at first?

A Zaytox’s way of walking.

B Zaytox’s voice.

C Zaytox’s appearance.

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Here we go with the question.

You got it!

No problem! Here we go!

Okay. Here’s the question.

Okay. Here we go!

Okay. Question.

Yep! Here’s the question.

Okay. Here’s the question, guys.

Okay. Here we go!

Yeah. Okay.

Q: Why is the woman surprised?

A Because Mr. Smith is in a good mood.

B Because Mr. Smith entered a song in a contest.  

C Because Mr. Smith got a ticket to Vienna.

Listen up.

Q: Which of the following is true?

A A team of new players is at number 3.

B Ivan doesn’t think the world champion will lose

C Abby is a vegan.

Listen carefully.

Q: What is the downside of life on an island for the two people?

A There are no huge shopping centers.

B There are big insects.

C They always have to race against time.

Here we go!

Listen up!

Concentrate hard!

Ready, steady, go!

 

Say it in English

 

Friend :

 

 

 :

 

 

Hey, guys. Have you ever had a scary spider experience?

Oh, actually recently I had one. So, I looked in my genkan and I saw this huge huntsman spider.

I was terrified because it was so big, bigger than my hand. I thought why is the spider here in Tokyo, in the city. And then I realized it must have come in the box that I had shipped from the countryside.

Oh! Well, I had a dream that I was a spider once.

But it wasn’t bad. I looked in the mirror. I said, “So I am a spider. So what?”

 

 

Bye.

20240208Thursday  11 40

 

Hey, everyone. 秋乃 ろーざ here.

And I’m David Evans. There’s lots to do today. So, let’s get started.

 

Lesson 204

 

 

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

I just saw a huge centipede on the floor.  Centi 100 pede

The insects here on this island can get very large.

 

Typical Expressions

It scared me.

PRACTICE

Okay, everyone.

For today’s PRACTICE session, I want you guys to really act scary while you’re practicing these lines, okay?

All right. Let’s get to it.

I’m scared. That’s scary. 怖がらせるような事物について形容するときは、scaringでなくscaryを用いる

Let’s continue.

The story frightened me. I’m frightened. That’s frightening.

Let’s keep going.

I’m afraid of spiders. I’m terrified of spiders. I’m scared of spiders. I’m afraid of failing. I’m terrified of failing. I’m scared of failing.

Excellent work so far. Let’s do a few more.

I was paralyzed with fear. I was frozen with fear. Bugs creep me out.       

 

Great job, everyone.

Excellent!

 

Typical Expressions in Action

Eek! You scared me! Don’t sneak up on me like that!

I was frightened by the sound of the rice cooker. I forgot it was turned on.

I’m afraid of swimming in the sea. Anything could be in the water, you know?

 

Hey, guys. What are you most afraid of?

Clowns, clowns. Nothing is scarier than clowns. I’m terrified of clowns.

Well, now I know what I’ll be for Halloween next year.

What about you, sensei?

饅頭こわい

 

Bye.

20240207Wednesday  9 : 50 出発

 

Rosa, what’s your sign?

I’m a Libra.

Hey, everyone. 秋乃 ろーざ here.

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

 

Lesson 203

 

Singular they

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

There’s some new player who is beating everyone in the world.

“He” could be a “she” too.

Could canの控えめ表現

Canのイメージは潜在 秘められた能力や可能性などを表す

ここでは「潜在可能性」を意味しており、~しうる ということ

 

Typical Expressions

That can’t be right.

PRACTICE        

Okay! For today’s PRACTICE, I have a special challenge for you. I want you to PRACTICE either in front of a mirror or record yourself speaking.

The reason for this is simple.

Your facial expression will convey if you’re surprised or angry and we want you to just be surprised.

And we want

Let’s jump in.

That can’t be possible. That can’t be.

Continuing on.

There’s no way that’s true. There’s no way that’s possible. There’s no way that happened.

All right. Let’s try two quick questions.

How can that be?  True… possible… How can that be true? How can that be possible?

How on earth did you do that?

And our last one.

This meat is actually tofu. – I’m sorry, what?

 

All right, good job.

Excellent work, guys.

 

 

Typical Expressions in Action

That can’t be right. We had record sales last quarter. How are we losing money?

There’s no way you made this cake all by yourself. Who helped you?

You saw a dodo bird? How can that be? They’re supposed to be extinct.

 

 

Hey, guys. I’ve seen an illustration of a dodo bird. Got a cute, isn’t it?

You know the dodo bird and I have a lot in common.

Oh, like what?

 

 

Bye.

20240206Tuesday             7 : 40 出発

 

Hey, everyone. 秋乃 ろーざ here.

And I’m David Evans. Oh, that’s good. I thought this studio was haunted.

 

Lesson 202

 

否定疑問文 意外 心外 同意を求める気持ち

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

I’ve never won anything before in my life.

Present perfect のイメージは 今に迫ってくる 

それが経験を表すのはとても自然なこと

経験とは、過去の出来事を今に引き付けて語ること

過去から現在に向けて視線が動くため、present perfectが使われる

Now you have absolutely no excuse not to go.

 

Typical Expressions

You’ve got to be kidding me!

PRACTICE        

Okay, guys. It’s time to PRACTICE. When learning a language, practicing with emotion is very important.

These phrases may appear confrontational based on the words. But your intonation will decide how the lister feels when they hear them. So, let’s practice that together, okay? Here we go.

Are you joking?

You’re kidding, right?

Let’s continue. No way! 可能性がないことを表す表現 絶対に嫌だ あり得ない・まさか

Don’t tell me.

Let’s keep going.

You can’t be serious. Let’s try one more time. You can’t be serious.

Okay, our last couple.

Get outta here! Get out of here! Get out!

 

 

Great work, everyone.

Fantastic.

 

 

Typical Expressions in Action

You’ve got to be kidding me. That’s the same school I went to!

No way! You passed the driver’s exam on your first attempt? It took me three tries.

You finished that video game already? Get out! まさか It was only released two days ago.

 

You’ve gotta be kidding me!

Hmm? Well, what happened? I… I didn’t…

You’ve gotta be kidding me!

Are you just practicing?

Yeah, yeah, I’m just practicing.

Ah, Get out!

 

 

 

Bye.

20240209ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers.  定期的

定期的に訪れる物事や一定期間使用することのできる単語をご紹介

Routine いつも通りの手順や日課

フランス語 routin 踏みならされた道 を意味する言葉に由来 

Par routine 慣例に従って 習慣的に、経験で

Traveil de routine 機械的な仕事

毎日通る道のように一連の決まった行動を指す言葉

Listening to Vocab Rider is a part of my daily routine.

Vocab Rider を聞くことは私の日課の1つです

 

Steady 安定した 一定の stand の仲間の言葉 

一定の場所に立ち続けて 定期的なペースで コントロールされて というイメージ

Progress is slow but steady. 進歩はゆっくりですが着実です

Steady growth 着実な成長 Steady job 安定した仕事

Slow and steady wins the race. ゆっくりと着実なのが勝つ

 

Recurring 繰り返す発生する recur 再発するという意味のverbadjective

ある程度決まった間隔で繰り返されるような

I have a recurring dream about clowns and pancakes.

ピエロとパンケーキが出てくる夢を繰り返し見る

[collocation]

Recurring dream / recurring nightmare / recurring fee / recurring theme

Treasure every encounter, for it will never recur. 一期一会

 

Subscription  noun購読 登録 サブスク 英語では略さない

Subscribe 定期購読する verb

Newspaper subscription 新聞の購読

subscription to Vocab Magazine Vocab Magazineの購読

If you get a subscription to this service, you have to pay a recurring fee.

このサービスに登録すると、定期的に料金を支払うことになります



20240208
ボキャブライダー Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. 

肉に纏わる単語

 

Meat 基本的には uncountable noun

食材のカテゴリーの一つ

What’s your favorite food? Meat. 幅が広すぎる

Steak. Grilled meat. と料理名で答えるほうがいい

What’s your favorite kind of meat? I’m a pork fan.

好きな肉の種類は何? 私は豚肉派です

 

Lean 脂肪分が少ない 体が引き締まった

Does eating lean meat help you lose weight?

脂肪分が少ない肉を食べることは体重を減らすことに役立ちますか?

Yes. Lean 人や動物に使うと 体が締まった 痩せた

組織などに使うと、無駄がなく 効率的な

Fatty meat 油がのった肉

 

Smoke 燻製にする

How long does it take so smoke ribs?

リブを燻製するのにどれくらい時間がかかるの?

Smoked  past participle  adjective  

smoked salmon スモークサーモン  smoked meat 燻製肉

 

Butcher お肉屋さん 食肉加工をする 比喩的に 台無しにする という意味もある

The butcher at the supermarket sliced the meat for me.

スーパーの精肉担当の人が肉をスライスしてくれた

Butcher knife 肉切り包丁 butcher paper 肉用の包み紙

 

 

That’s right. And that’s why yakiniku is on me tonight.

Order all the meat you want. I’ll have some lean meat for starters.

No, no, no. Just meat. Nothing else. That’s my personal yakiniku policy.



20240207
ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. Andが入っている表現

And 単語と単語を繋げる接続詞

 

Trial and error 試行錯誤

Kids learn a lot about technology through trial and error.

子どもたちは試行錯誤を通じてtechnologyについて多くのことを学びます

Try verb trial 試し 試行 試しては間違い誤り

試しては誤り、その繰り返し

Trial and error で一つの概念を指す singular で使う

 

Cut and paste 切って貼り付ける cut and paste

How do you cut and paste text on a smartphone?

スマートフォンでテキストを切り貼りするのはどうやるの?

Yes. Cut 切る paste 糊で貼り付ける

Cut-and-paste 寄せ集めで編集した adjective  Of course!

 

So-and-so 誰々 何とかさん

When you call someone’s office, ask may I speak with so and so, please?

誰かの事務所に電話する時は、誰々さんをお願いします、と言いましょう

誰か特定できない場合に使えるのが so-and-so 発音するときには d は発音しない

Such and such 何々 と 物事について言いたい時

 

Bread and butter 生活の糧 食い扶持

Translating is my bread and butter. But I also teach on the side.

翻訳が私の主な収入源ですが、副業として教えてもいます

Right!

欧米ではパンとバターが日常の基本の食べ物になっていることが多かったので、比喩的に

Bread and butterが食い扶持、生活の糧 という意味で使われるようになった

Bread-and-butter 平凡な 日常の adjective.



20240206
ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. 病院にて

病院にて覚えておきたい単語4つご紹介

 

General hospital 総合病院

The only emergency room in this area is at Vocab Rider general hospital.

この地域にある唯一の緊急治療室はVocab Rider 総合病院です

General hospital たくさんの診療科があって救急医療も提供している病院

General 全般的な 全面的な

 

Department 内科、耳鼻科などという時の診療科

How many departments does the general hospital have?

その総合病院にはいくつの診療科がありますか?

 

The department of …  … Department

The dermatology department   the department of dermatology 皮膚科

文脈でわかるようなら、dermatology だけでもokay

 

ENT 耳鼻咽喉科 ear nose throat  医学用語 otolaryngology

I’ve had a sore throat for a few days. I think I’ll go to the ENT.

ここ数日、喉が痛い。耳鼻科に行こうと思う

基本的に、theを付けて使う

 

Chart カルテ ドイツ語 chart 基本的には図表 病院内では カルテを指す

What does the patient’s chart say about allergies?

その患者のカルテにはアレルギーについて何て書いてありますか?

Medial chart 状況によって はっきり言いたい場合 medial chartと言う

 

Achoo! Uh, it’s my hay fever. I suppose I’d better see a doctor. What department should I go to? The ENT?



20240205
ボキャブライダー Hi! Hi, I’m Maxwell Powers. 三語の句動詞

Yes. よく使う4つをpick up して お送りする

 

Look forward to 何々を楽しみに待つ

Look 意識して視線を向ける forward 前へ to 何々に

合わせると 前にあるものに視線を向ける 未来を楽しみに待つ

To の後には noun verbing の形が来る  verb 原形は置けない

I’m looking forward to 進行形にすると 

よりcasualな表現になって、心待ちにしている感じが出る

I look forward to meeting you. あなたに会うのを楽しみにしています

 

Come up with 何々を思いつく 考えつく

Come 来る up 上の方に with 何々を持って

合わせると、何々を持って上の方に現れてくる 

自分の中に潜んでいた発想などが現れてくるというイメージ

Collocation : idea plan 計画 approach 取り組み方

How did you come up with such an unusual idea?

どうやってそうやって変わったアイデアを思いついたの?

 

Look up to 誰々を尊敬する

As a kid, I really looked up to my uncle. 子どもの頃叔父を本当に尊敬していました

Look 見る up 上の方に to 何々へ

合わせると、上の方を見上げる Yes!

Toの後には必ず人がきます

 

Get along with いい関係にある 誰々と仲がいい

Get 何々の状態になる along 何々に沿って with 誰々と 

合わせると 誰々と沿った状態になる 同じ方向を進んでいるような状態にあるというイメージ 

Right. Max gets along with Hiyori. Max ひより は仲がいい

I get along well with my coworkers.同僚たちといい感じに仲良くやっていますよ


20240205Monday  

 

Hey, everyone. This is 秋乃 ろーざ. Ready for today’s lesson? You won’t be bored.

And I’m David Evans. I’m really feeling it today, guys. Let’s have fun.

 

Lesson 201

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

What if somebody sees him?

It’s also unbelievable that the beat the AI shogi program.

 

Typical Expressions

I could hardly believe my eyes when I first saw him.

PRACTICE

All right. It’s time for today’s PRACTICE. These phrases express strong emotion. So it’s important for the tone of these phrases to match the emotion. Let’s practice together.

I was surprised to hear the news. Do you feel the accent on “surprised”?  Here’s one more.

The news was surprising.

Great! Let’s continue.

That’s unbelievable! That’s incredible! Unbelievable! Incredible!

You can really feel the emotion through those words, right? One more.

It’s unbelievable that .

All right. Let’s keep going.

Can you believe that? I can’t believe it.

Okay. Here’s one last example.

I was blown away when I heard he won. Let’s try that one one more time. Did you hear how I emphasized “blown away” ?  Here we go! I was blown away when I heard he won.

 

 

Wow, everyone. That was unbelievable! Great work!

Excellent!

 

 

Typical Expressions in Action

I could hardly believe my eyes when I saw my test score. A perfect 100!

It’s unbelievable that a house this big was so affordable. How did you find it?

I lost my appointment because I was five minutes late. Can you believe that?

                   

 

 

Hey, guys. It’s already February. Can you believe that?

Wow! Time flies! Phew!

Especially when you’re having fun.

Oh, yeah. That’s right.

Hm hm.

 

 

Bye.

20240202Friday  

Hey, everyone. This is秋乃 ろーざ. It’s time for revenge.

And I’m David Evans. All right, guys. It’s time for the review.

 

Lesson 200

 

LISTENING CHALLENGE!

Rodger!

Okay, everyone. Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here’s the first question.

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Listen carefully.

Here’s the question.

Okay, guys. Here we go.

Q: Why is Mr. Smith dressed formally today?

A Because it is the beginning of the year.

B Because he will attend a ceremony.

C Because he will meet a person from Vienna.

Here we go.

Okay, guys. Here’s the question.

Here we go with the question.

You got it!

No problem! Here we go!

Okay. Here’s the question.

Okay. Here we go!

Okay. Question.

Yep! Here’s the question.

Okay. Here’s the question, guys.

Okay. Here we go!

Yeah. Okay.

Q: Which of the following is not usually done at the woman’s company?

A Making a special place.

B Changing an apartment for a potential buyer.

C Hesitating.

Listen up.

Q: Why is the man worried?

A His curry doesn’t taste right.

B He has no appetite.

C He doesn’t understand what the letter says.

Listen carefully.

Q: Which of the following is true?

A Hiroki has got signed the contract yet.

B Hiroki left his company.

C Hiroki’s income will go down.

Here we go!

Listen up!

Concentrate hard!

Ready, steady, go!

 

Say it in English

 

Friend :

 

 

 :

 

Be sure to tune in next time.

Keep doing your best and keep speaking all you can.

 

 

 

Bye.

20240201Thursday  

 

Hey, everyone. This is秋乃 ろーざ.

And I’m David Evans. A land with no work. I wonder what that would be like.

 

Lesson 199

 

 

 

Grammar and Vocabulary

I had a feeling you’d be here today.

Today my company told me they’re reducing my bonus.

 

Typical Expressions

I have no idea what to do now.

PRACTICE        

Okay, everyone. It’s time to PRACTICE. Today I want you guys to focus on practicing with emotion. Okay?

All right. Let’s jump into the PRACTICE. Here’s our first.

I don’t know what to do. I’m at a loss as to what do to. I’m drawing a blank as to what to do.

ハズレくじを引く 頭に手を突っ込んで引っ張りますが、白紙が出てくるだけ 

何も頭から出てこない わからない as to 何々について

Let’s continue.

What am I going to do? What should I do? What shall I do?

All right. And here’s one more.

What do you think I should do? Let’s go again. What do you think I should do?

 

Excellent work.

Fantastic job.

 

 

Typical Expressions in Action

The deadline is tomorrow, but I haven’t even started. I don’t know what to do.

My phone keeps telling me to change my password for some reason. What should I do?

私が to 以下に進むように言っている、指示を出している

I’m drawing a blank as to what to do. Can you give me some advice?

 

Hey, I want to go to the bathroom. What do you think I should do?

I’m drawing a blank. Hey, David. Can you give him some advice?

Go! What are you waiting for? He who hesitates is lost.

 

 

 

Bye.

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