「楽しい英会話」の会の記録（20210303)

Today's class is closed.
Here is a talk from ラジオ英会話.
Topic is script to sysmpasize, relax, praise basically, praise the nature of partner.
A daughter and her father are talking about her piano concert.
a Dad, I'm so embarrassed. I made so many mistakes tonight.
b Nobody noticed, Amy. Did you hear the warm applause you got at the end?
a They were just being polite. I could have played much better.
b I understand how you feel, but it's over. Now try to put it behind you, OK?
a OK, but It'll take a while.
b Hey, how about we go to Murphy's Ice Cream Parlor?
a That would be great!
b You've earnrd it, princess.
key sentence is I understand how you feel, but it's over. Now put it behind you, OK?
I understand howyou feel., but I know you'll get over it.
I know you must be really disappointed, but you'll get lots of more opportunities.
Don't let it get youdown.Treat it as a learning experience.

Second story is two persons are talking about one's web page.
a I can't believe this. I only got one-star rating on my web page.
b How come? I thought everyone loved your handmade dolls.
a I wrote the wrong adress on a customer's package, and it didn't arrive on time.
b Is it all?
a Yes, the woman wrote a comment saying my customer service is bad. Now people won't trust me.
b Don't be too hard on yourself. Everyone makes mistakes.
a Thanks, Casper. I'll be more careful from now on.
Key sentence is Don't be too hard on yourself. Everyone makes mistakes.
Don't be too hard on yourself. The whole team played badly.
Don't push yourself so hard.It's important to relax too.
Hey, don't worry. I've got your back.

Third story is two colleagues are talking about one's presentation.
a How did you like my presentation?
b It was great. You could tell that you put a lot of work into it.
a I certainly did. I hope the president will adop my plan.
b I'm sure she will. There's no product like it on the market yet. You did an awesome job. Congratulations!
a Thanks . I spent a lot of sleepless nights worrying about it.
b Hey, let's go for lunch today.
a Great idea. How about Thai food?
key sentence is you did an awesome job. Congratulations!
You did an awesome job. What an actor you have become!
First prize? Way to go, Kumiko. I didn't know you were such a gifted poet.
Wow! Your pronunciation has improved tremendously. You should like a native speaker!

The last story is two colleagues are talking about Friday's conference.
a Hi, Nagisa. It's Steve.
b Oh, hi, It's been a while. What's up?
a Yea, it's been too long. Actually I have a favor to ask you.
b Oh, so you only call when you need something, huh ?
a No!
b Ha-ha! I'm just putting your leg. How can I help?
a Well, The main speaker for Friday's conference has canceled. Could you fill in for her?
b Hmm. It's short notice, but OK.
a Thank You! I knew I could count on you.
key sentencd is I knew I could count on you.
You did it! Listen to that engine! K knew you could fix it.
Hou clinched a great deal. I knew you had it in you.
You definitely have what it takes. I think you are a born leader.

「楽しい英会話」の会の記録（20210224)

Today’s speech is a talk from ラジオ英会話.
Topic is script to reconcile, ask about the real intention, demand the reconsideration from him, urge to decide.
First stoty is Doug apologizes to Shiho.
a Shiho, I want to apologize.
b Doug, I told you I don't to talk to you anymore.
How can I trust someone who breaks promises?
a It just came out naturally. I was so happy that you got accepted into Columbia.
b But you didn't respect my privacy.
a Look, I'm apologizing, so can we let bygones be bygones? Here, this is for you.
b What's this? A box of chocolates? They look expensive.
a Well, it's valentine Day, isn't it?
Key sentence is can we let bygones be bygones?
Shall we let bygones be bygones and move on?
How about we wipe the slate clean? Let's start over, OK?
It' time to forgive and forget.That will be good for both of us.

Bicky proposes a date to Hitomi.
a Er,.. Hi, Hitomi . How are you today?
b I'm fine, Rickey. What's up?
a Nothing special. I just thought I'd say 'hi'.
b I see, well. Nice talking to you, but I have a meeting to go to.
a Right. Absolutely, I was wondering.
b Rickey, will you stop beating about the bush and just say what you want to say?
a Well, I was wondering if you would like to have a dinner with me tonight?
b Huh?
Stop beating about the bush, will you? Time is money, remember!
Could you come to the point? We are running out of time.
What are you driving at? You can be frank.

The third story is a couple are talking about health check.
a I'm starving. Let's eat out tonight. I'm in a mood for a nice, juicy steak with French fries.
b Steak and fries? Have you forgotten you have your health check tomorrow?
a Oh, Yea, right. But It won't make a big diffeence.
b Remember, your results last year were really bad. You haven't been exercising or dieting at all.
a But you have got to enjoy life once in a while.
b Once in a while is fine. But you need more self-control.d.7u
key sentence is have you forgotten you have your healthchech tomorrow?
Have you forgotten it is our wedding anniversary todsy?
You should really reconsider. Otherwise, you could get into trouble.
No! Don't toutch it. If it's not broken, don't fix it, right?

The last story is Shiho's elder brother and Shiho are talking about Doug.
a You know my friend Doug, right?
b The guy who leaked your secret?
a Yes, but he apologized and gave me a box of chocolates.
b Well, that's nice of him.
a Actually Doug's a really sweet guy. I didn't realize how much I liked him.
b That's great. Just tell him, then!
a Well, I'm going abroad soon, Maybe its 'not the rigtt time.
b Come on, Shiho, I mean, If not now, when?
Seize the day!
a Mmm., I'll think about it.
key sentence is If not now, when? Seize the day!
If not now, when! You have got to strike while the iron is hot.
There is no time like the present. Let's do it!

Our Balentine Day, it has passed so far.. I feel 'girichoco' nostalgic.

She was into ”こどもＦ１”

After dental treatment for my granddaughter by family dentist,  I took her to ”KODOMO NO KUNI” as a reward for hard work.

It's my first time to go there.  No offense, but  it seemed to be in the middle of nowhere except this great and vast amusementpark because it took hours to get there by car.  It was  really cold today.  But I could see her reliableness in a new light  a little on seeing her brave figure. 

 

「楽しい英会話」の会の記録（20210217)

Today’s lesson is the text book, 'Toutchstone'  unit9 'Accidents happen','That’s hilarious'.

1.practice

(1) Accidents happen

Q1 Who had an accident?

A1 George did.

Q2  What was he doing while he had accident?

A2  He was talking on his cell phone.

Q3 Then who did he call ?

A3 He called for help.

(2)That’s hilarious

Q1 Why did his friend leave him in the kitchen?

A1 Because his friend wanted him to watch the pan.

Q2 Who said to notice the burned pan?

A2 No one did.

2.Today's chips in the class

1. sort of .. kind of ちょっと
2. I accidentally cut myself with a knife.   with   not by 
3. get black eye ..目に痣
4. in the middle of nowhere.. 人里離れた
5. a bunch of ..ある人たち
6. get talking...話に夢中になる
7. freak.. become panic
8. hilarious.. very funny

3.Here is a talk from ラジオ英会話.

Topic is script to criticize inconsistency between saying  and action, the deviation from the figure which there should be, corect the angry tone of voice, soften the critical attitude.

First story is a couple are talking about one's secret.

a  Doug, do you have a minute?

b Sure, what's wrong?

a  I'm a little confused. Everybody seems to know I got accepted into Columbia University.

b Do they?

a Yes, and I didn't tell anybody about it , except you.

You promised you wouldn't tell anybody, but  you could't keep your mouth.

I can't believe you did that.

b Shiho, they figured it out by themselves. Anyway Why do you have to keep it a cecret?

a I have my reasons.

key sentence is you promise you wouldn't tell anybody, but you couldn't keep your mouth shut.

She criticizes his inconsistency between saying and action.

You said you would paye back, but I ６

hsven't received a penny.

He will backstab his coworkers in order to get promoted.

Actions speak louder than words. Just do it.

Second story is Two colleagues are talking about one's bad behavoir.

a Hiroki, can I talk to you for a second?

b Sure. It's about the meeting, right?

a Yes, why did you blow your top at the marketing manager?  It's not like you at all.

b Donald said my sales plan was unrealistic.

a He's said that to you before. I guess you were in a bad mood.

b Well, to be honest, I haven't had much sleep lately.

a Hey, let's go out for a beer tonight. It's Friday night.

b Yes, TGIF!

key sentence is Why did you blow your top at the marketing manager?  It's not like youat all.

She  criticizes his deviation from the figure which there should be.

What? You're giving up? That's not like you.

You should know better than to trust Fred.

He's always thinks of himself.

To be a teacher, you should boost the students' confidence, not putting them down.

Third story is two persons are talking about Desperate Rats concert.

a Wow. Look at the old fogies in the audience today.

b Hey, watch your mouth! Someone will hear you.

a Who cares? I wonder why so many folks are coming to Desperate Rats concerts now.

b It's probably because the new lead singer sounds like John Lennon.

a Oh, so they feel nostalgia, then?

a I think so. But we all get older, so respect your elders!

b OK, but rock'n'roll is for the young, man!

key sentence is watch your mouth! Someone will hear you.

She corrects his bad tone of voice.

Watch your mouth! We don't use such bad language in my house.

Don't use that tone of voice with me if you want us to remain friends.

You should pay more attention to your tone of voice. That will really help you communicate more effectively.

Last story is two colleagues are talking about one's lost phone.

a Kana, have you seen a smartphone lying around somewhere?

b Did you lose yours?

a No, I can't find it.

b Just, try to remember the last time you you used it.

a It's in the shut pocket, but it disappeared.

My entire life is in the phone. What shall I do?

b No offense, but don't you think you are overreacting? Wait. I saw you bowing over there.

a Oh, here it's in the trask can!

key sentence is no offense, but don't you think you're overreacting? 

She softens her critical attitude. 

No offense, but you should try a lower level class.

Don't get me wrong. I like Tomas, but he is not ready to be a team leader.

I hope you don't mind you to saying this, this is a non-smoking area.

ＢＳ１スペシャル 欲望の資本主義２０２１▽格差拡大 （再録）

NHK BS1 01/01 22:00 ＢＳ１スペシャル　欲望の資本主義２０２１▽格差拡大　社会の深部に亀裂が走る時 #nhkbs1 #BS1スペシャルを見ました。
次は番組紹介のメッセージです。
欲望の資本主義2021 「格差拡大 社会の深部に亀裂が走る時」
やめられない、止まらない、欲望が欲望を生む、欲望の資本主義。コロナが拡大させる格差。問題の本質は？出口は？ＢＳ１新春恒例の異色教養ドキュメント。世界で進む格差の拡大、固定化。その潮流が今日本を飲みこむ？低所得世帯の割合が上昇、中間階級は消滅するとの予測もある。中間層の喪失がもたらす社会の混乱は？脱工業化へと変わった、富を生むルール。私たちはどこで間違えたのか？経済の葛藤が、社会不安を引き起こす。今、何が起きているのか？資本主義の変質を捉え、社会構造の問題を解剖する。不透明な世界情勢の中、世界の知性とともに、社会の閉塞感を解く旅が始まる。
以上

かなり重い内容ですが、現在の経済社会を如実に表現していると思います。
国は経済成長を目指し、現実に資本家、富裕層の儲けた分を国民へ再配分を行う。制度や法律で解決するより国民の社会規範の醸成に任せる。そのようなことを言っていたと思います。

経済成長をするための構造改革の主力は今大きく変わっている。社会の資本構造が株、不動産などの有形資本からIT技術、知識、教育・人的資源などの無形資本へと形が変わっていく。我々も意識改革が必要ということです。
トランプはグローバル化の危険性を気づかせてくれた。自由貿易と保護主義の対立が中国・アメリカ激しくなる中、サービス業を展開する傍ら日本は国策上、農業、工業は守っていかなければならないのです。
将来へのモチベーションは成長資本主義です。
ジョナサン・ハスケル経済学者は
技術革新の波を以下に記します。
１８００年　蒸気機関、紡績
１８５０年　鉄鋼、鉄道、電信
１９００年　電気、自動車、化学、石油
１９５０年～２０００年
エレクトロニクス、原子力、航空宇宙
２０５０年ナノテクノロジー、ライフサイエンス、ICT/ビッグデータ、ロボテックス、人工知能、　　衛生設備、空調設備、移動手段
これからの目標は時間短縮、より利便性向上（循環経済）へとシフトするかも。
新分野で何もしなければの格差拡大社会につながっていってしまう。
IT成功者だけがすべての果実を受けるのか。しかし成功する過程には多くの雇用者の協力が関わっている。配分について国としての価値観をどう置くか。市場と国家の間で人々を繋ぐ精神が必要となる。経済成長しながら社会協調していく。それは法律や規制で抑えることができない、市民社会の中で人が人に行動変容を促す社会規範が大前提となって成し遂げられる。

ロバートシラー　イエール大学経済学者は
ケインズの「平和の経済的帰結」を引用し未来へ警鐘する。
第一次大戦後ケインズは連合国がドイツを罰することを懸念した。そんなことをすればドイツの人々の中に怒りと不平感を巻き起こす。ドイツ人も犠牲者で悪人として責めるべきでない。苦難に陥った人々残された組織をも覆し個人の打ち勝ち難い欲求を必死に満足させようとするうち文明を埋没させてしまうおそれがある。我々の資源と勇気と理想主義とを協調させてその防止に努めなければならない危機なのである。自己の環境に慣れてしまう能力、それが人間の顕著な特徴である。人々の信頼や責任の重要性を本当にケインズは伝えたかったのである。連合国はこれに耳を傾けず、ドイツはファシズムへと進む。

公共資本主義 その２

「公共資本主義　その１」の記事に挙げられているハーバード大のセラフェイム教授の日本経済新聞へ寄稿の経済教室の記事を見つけました。

言葉の使い方としてステークホルダーにずれがありますが、この記事ではステークホルダーが株主（stockholder）に対立する勢力とし、原氏の記事でいう社中としています。また、アメリカが株主資本主義から公共資本主義に変更しバランスを保つ重要性を説いています。興味を引くのは環境、社会、企業統治（ESG）を自社ひいては自社の属する産業にとって戦略に重要と位置づけ、取り組みを改善した企業が株価が上昇し将来の収益性も向上していると調査です。今後ESGは重要でガバナンス（企業統治）、イノベーション（技術革新）、成長ペース、投資判断にも大いに必要となるといいます。

また、経済成長のインセンティブ（誘因）となる企業・投資家の投資行動にかかわることで共感することがあります。先日のBS　NHKの「欲望の資本主義２０２１」にも触れられていたことですが、現在では企業価値の多くが有形資産より無形資産に由来することなっている。こうした中で人的資本、自然資本、社会関係資本に関わるESG関連情報を今後、投資家が重要視していくだろうということです。
リチャード・クーの「追われる国の経済学」にもあったが、１９８０年代初めからロナルド・レーガンが徹底的な減税や規制緩和を行った。所謂、サプライサイドのマクロ経済政策「レーガノミクス」である。サプライサイドでは減税分を株主に配当として上乗せはせず、この上乗せ分は米各国内における人的資本などの資源配分を効率的にして資本収益率を高めるのに大いに貢献したと思われる。多くの資金や優れた人材を将来性のあるハイテク分野に投入できたことで、アメリカ経済は新たな成長エンジンを獲得でき、日本との競争を有利に進めた。このようにマクロ政策を成功させるには会社側でのミクロ経済戦略が必要であることは言うまでもない。

公共資本主義 その１

友人よりＪＲ東海のウエッジという月刊誌に掲載された原丈人氏の公益資本主義についての記事を紹介されました。

日本は1997年ビジネスラウンジテーブルにより株式第一主義が唱えられ、2014年伊藤邦雄氏、竹中平蔵氏らのプロジェクト等が進められ、2014年経済産業省のコーポレートガバナンス改革に至って、米国を模範した株式資本主義が全面化し、株主の優遇化が図られた。2010年～2019年の法人の純利益の伸び222.9%、配当の伸び222.5%、従業員報酬の伸び4%と日本は株式資本主義がの方向に舵がきられており、経済格差の拡大があらわになっている。原氏は「会社は株主のものでなく、会社を成功に導くために協力する仲間である顧客、従業員（社員・経営陣）などの社中のもの」という認識のもと格差社会を批判し公益資本主義を唱え活動されている。アメリカでは株式資本主義の本家であった。2019年以前、ＧＥ，ＨＰ，Ｘｒｏｘ，Ｄｕｐｏｎなど大企業などはアクティビスト、ヘッジファンドの餌食になり大打撃をうけていた。原氏は2019年3月ハーバード大、ＭＩＴで講義をし、公益資本主義を唱えた。2019年8月アメリカ主要企業のＣＥＯが集まりビジネスラウンドテーブルが開催されが、公益資本主義が紹介された。2020年1月には世界的にもダボス会議でも公益資本主義の社中分配図が公表された。2020年９月、原氏　危機管理会社法制会議議長に就任。