Flowers in season

I've been walking along the Tsurumi River these days.
What kind of flowers in season are there now?
Cherry blossom? No way, new items are comming for April. I think it's an azalea.

And I often find these two bulletin boards.
Danger! Pedestrians(walkers) are prior to cyclists! Be careful of rushing out.

Danger! Cyclists, you must keep speed safe enough to stop anytime!

I'm aware of many reckless cyclists.
No disrespect intended, there are many cyclist accidents caused by cyclists, like Uber Eats delivery man.

「楽しい英会話」の会の記録（20210331)

 Today’s lesson is the text book, 'Toutchstone'  unit9 'Happy endings','Two stories'.

1.Gary's and Pam's stories.

(1) Gary's happy story

One day Gary took a breakfast at a cafeteras. He found his old high school friend there. They talked so much that he left his bag there. He noticed he forgot it. Later that day, as usual while he was listenning radio at work, he catched the news about  his forgotten bag in listening the Radio's announcement.  his friend called him and told his friend sent his forgotten bag to the police station. At last his bag turned back to him.

(2) Pam's unhappy story

Pam was going to her friend's wedding receiption. She left her house and went to that destination country hotel by her car.  Without navigation system, she got lost. As she was confused, she asked a woman to the way she wanted to go.That woman tole her to follow her car. They arrived at the hotel the woman taught her. But that hotel was a diffrent one which had the same name. Her true destination was far from there. At last she was late for the receiption for half an hour.

2. Here is a talk from ラジオ英会話.

Topic is script to point out the important passing over, think outside the box, consider to the partner, farewell, see you around. 

First story is two students  are talking about Soccer match.a Well, the final soccer match is tomorrow. I hope we win.

b It won't be easy. You must admit that the all blacks are a strong team.

a Yes. Their  defense is incredible.

b But let' not forget that we have a home-field advantage.

a That`s true, but we can't be overconfident.

   I 'll give a pep talk to the team just before the match.

b You are a great captain, Morgan.

a Thank you, Darsha.

Key sentence is You must admit that the all blacks are strong team.

You must admit that she is a better leader than Tom.

Don't forget that just being a nice guy is not enough to make a goosband.

Keep in mind that the traffi

c will be quite heavy at that time of the day.

Second story is Two colleagues are talking about unsold goods.

a I read the latest sales report. We didn't sell enough of our winter down jackets.

b I guess we have to send them to the warehouse.

a No, we can't put them there. New items are coming in for spring.

b Well, we could have a sale, and sell them at reduced prices.

a We always do that. We have to start thinking  outside the box.

b Well, maybe we can make them into something else.

a Such as?

Key sentence is We always do that. We have to start thinking outside the box.

We need a more creative solution. So let's start thinking beside the box.

We have to look at the problem with fresh eyes if we want to find a solution.

Have you ever thought about it this way?

Third story is Mission Control and spaceship are talking about the incident.

a Ma'am, we have a problem with the main engine on the spaceship. It doesn't look good.

b As leader of Mission Control, my duty is to get those astronauts safely back to Earth.

a No disrespect intended, ma'am,  but I don't think you understand the seriousness of the damage.

b  With all due respect, Martin, it 's your job to maintain the engine in good order, so go and show us how good you are.

a Yes, ma'am.

Key sentence is No disrespecd intended, I don't think you understand the seriousness of the damage.

No disrespect intended, do you really think you can handle this?

With all due respect, I think you need to  negotiate more aggressively.

We got the better of you. No hard feelings, right?

The last story is two students promise a date.

a Well, you were right. This roast chicken is prety good.

b Yes, I think it's the best thing they service in this cafeteria.

a Oh, by the way, Helen. Do you like morzart?

b Uh, yes. Who doesn't? Why?

a I have two tickets to a morzart concert on Saturday night?

b Saturdau? I think I'm free. Oh, no! I 'm late for my class. Can I text you later?

Sure. See you around!

Key sentence is see you around!

Nice meeting you. Bye!

I'm looking for seeing you at the party. Take care.

Thank you for riding.See you later.

「楽しい英会話」の会の記録（20210324)

Today’s speech is a talk from ラジオ英会話. Topic is the persuasion, that is, the script to avoid the risk of the remark, to pull the remark and push it in conversation,
to pull the remark and push it in discussion, remark after receiving proposal.

Two colleagues are talking about their new office.
a Hi, Yayoi. How are you settling in?
b Fine, but the water pressure in the restroom is too low. Can we increase the pressure?
a As far as I'm aware, the pressure can't be changed. It 's meant to save water.
b I see. Do you like this new office?
a Well, I can't say for everyone, but I like it better than the old one.
b I have to say it has its good and bad points.
Key sentence is As far as I'm aware, the pressure can't be changed. It's meant to save water.
One avoids the risk of the remarks.
As far as I am aware, that station has only one exit.
As I understand it, our computer network has been hacked.
I can't speak for evrryone, but I think Sheila would make an excellent leader.

Two colleagues are talking about their presentation.
a OK, I 've completed my sections for the presentation. How is your writing coming along, Takuma?
b Um, I haven't started writing yet.
a What? We only have 2 days until our presentation.
b I've been thinking about the graphics. We need to use brighter colors this time.
a Right, but there are more important things to consider.
b I also wanted to include a section on Roman gladiator.
a That's interesting, but it's not exactly connected to our present topic.
Key sentence is Right, but there are more important things to consider.
One attracts the remark and pushes it in conversation,
Right, not but has your charisma.
Yes, but the problem is how to get enojgh sponsors.
Ghat's interesting, but do you think the boss will go for it?

Two members of Congress are talking about traffic accidents.
a The population of our city is increasing, we are having more traffic accidents.
b Why are they happening?
a There's not enough space for both cyclists and pedestrians. We need a solution.
b I can see your point, but I think you need to be more specific.
a We need more bicycle lanes.
b You are right up to a point, but there's another issue.
a What's that?
b Many loads are already too narrow.
Key sentence I can see your point, but I think you need to be more specific.
One attracts the remark and pushes it in discussion,
I can see your point, but I can not go along with your proposal.
I take hour point , but don't you think it's a bit simplistic?
I agree with you up to a point, but you need to find more solid support for your argument.

Two students are talking about Mr. Cembell's farewell party.
a Ryker. did you hear that Mr. Cembell is living?
b I can't believe it. He is a strict teacher, but I like him.
a He is very popular. Let's organize a ferewell parth for him.
b Good idea. We can surprise him by throwing a cake in his face.
a What?
b We need to do something he will never forget.
a You have a point, but don't you think we should do something less drastic?
b I guess so.
key sentence is you have a point, but don't you think we should do something less drastic?
One remarks after receiving another's proposal.
I see, but you are only one that thinks like that.
You have a point, but, even so, it's not very convincing.
I take your point, but still, there is no way I can agree with you.

Now I always drive a car. I feel the trafic dangerous well. Like, load rage (stirring up), ignoring the traffic light,speeding. It'important to drive at safe speed.

Today's class, a member introduced the app 'google lens' into us.
I used this app right away. I found this flower

'hananira' or 'suisen'.

For Spring anyway

After dental treatment for my granddaughter by family dentist,  I took her to ”ZOORASIA” as a reward for hard work.

We're surprised at this Tiger rushing for us.

At the Wakuwaku Park

For Spring anyway

The withered flower..?
What kind of flower is this?
The otherday my granddaughter picked it up.
Violet, or balloonflower?

She picked it up again.

「楽しい英会話」の会の記録（20210317)

Today’s lesson is the text book, 'Toutchstone unit9' ,'That’s hilarious'.'Happy endings'

1.Strategy plus I bet.

1.guess the responses.

(1)Oh, no! I bet she was embarrassed.（彼女は恥ずかしかったでしょう）

(2)Oh, I bet you were not too happy with yourself.(腹がたったでしょう）

(3)Oh, no, I bet you freaked!(パニックになったでしょう）

2Happy endeings

2.Reading 'Every cloud has a silver lining'

3. today's chips

(0) run errands(使い走りする・用事をすます）

(1)sprain one's ankle （足首をくじく）

(2)grumpy（機嫌悪い）

(3)the rest is history (後は御存じのとおり）

(4) prescription for painkillers(鎮痛剤のための処方箋）

(5) have my apartment all to myself again (再び私だけ独占できる）

4. Here is a talk from 'ラジオ英会話'.

Topic is script to abandon a conversation, 

to show the feeling about remark, to make a remark manner clear, to cut a remark into pieces.

First story is a couple are talking about his pants.

a Joe, you can't wear these pants anymore.

    Look, there is a hole in the back pocket.

b But those are my favorite pants. All my other trousers are too tight on me.

a Well, you can't go out in these. What will people say?

b They can say what they like. It doesn't bother me.

a Listen. You are getting new pants. Let's go shopping. I need to get some new clothes for spring any way.

b OK. If you insist.

key sentence is They can say what they like. It doesn't bother me.

I know some people say I'm snobbish. But, it doesn't bother me.

My boyfriend isn't very romantic, but who cares?

Yes, he is 10 years older than me. So what?

Second story is a customer and clerk are talking about ink ribbon cartridges. 

a Hi, I'm looking for an ink ribbon cartridge for my word processor.

b Word processor?

a You don't know what that is?

b I've heard of them. Unfortunately, almost nobody uses them now.

a Can you check for me? Here's the cartridge.

b Mmm. I'm afraid they stopped making these about ten years ago.

a Oh, no! So I can't use my word processor anymore?

b There might be some cartridges available on the internet.

a OK, thanks.

key sentence is Unfortunately, almost nobody uses them now.

Unfortunately, our hotel is fully booked on that day.

Actually, I'm grad the weather is terrible. I didn't want to go hiking.

I 'm afraid that  the manager is away at the moment.

Third story is two colleagues are tarking about their lunch.

a Why didn't you finish your lunch, Ken?

  Weren't you hungry?

b Actually, I was hungry, but I couldn't eat that stuff.

a Was it that bat?

b To put it mildly, it's the worst Chinese food I've ever had.

a But it was your idea to come here for lunch.

b Well, this used to be a good restaurant. I guess they changed cooks recently. I'm never comming back .

a Oh, that's too bad. My food was fine.

key sentence is To put it mildly, it's the worst Chinese food I 've ever had.

Seriously, you have to be more assertive.

The boss wasn't happy at all, to put it mildly.

It's just a passing thought, why do we start our own business?

Last story is two colleagues are talking about their move.

a Yayoi, do you have any more labels for the boxes?

b Sure, here you go. As the boss mentioned before, we need to put our desk number on all our boxes.

a Got it. But why do we have to move now?

I'm extremely busy.

b Everybody is busy, Jonas. Assisting in the move is part of your job.

a Well, I hope you understand I might be late with my report.

b Like I said, this move has priority now.

Key sentence is as the boss mentioned before, we need to put our desk number on all our boxes.

As Joege mentioned before, this is a once-in- lifetime opportunity.

According weather focast, there is no chance of rain today.

As we all know, Luke will be retireing at the end of this year.

「楽しい英会話」の会の記録（20210310)

Today’s speech is a talk from ラジオ英会話.
Topic is script of conversation to make conversation flow, to draw attention to the conversation flow: take a topic including the flow of conversation of the place, to cut the conversation flow and take out the topic, to hand the flow of the conversation to a partner.

Two student are talking at the school cafeteria.
a Hi. Lovely day, isn't it? My name is Gary.
b Yes, it's warm today. I haven't seen you here before. I 'm Helen.
a Nice to meet you. So, how's the food?
b Great! I love the roast chicken and mashed potatoes.
a I should have gotten that instead of this hamburger.
b Which dorm are you living in?
a I'm in Samson Hall.
b Oh, really? So am I. Which floor are you on?
a The ten floor. How about you?
b The ninth floor.
key sentence is Hi. Lovely day, isn't it? My name is Gary.
It's frozing day, isn't it? By the way, my name is Tony.
Sorry but could you tell me the time, please?
Tell me, where are you from?

A couple are talking about wife's website.
a Honey, I'm home.
b Hi, Casper. I'm cocking dinner now.
a It smells wonderful! Oh, I got you the mailing labels you wanted.
b Thanks, That reminds me. I received another order today. I can't believe all the orders I 've been receiving for my handmade dolls recently.
a Do you have a lot of followers?
b I've gotten over a hundred followers. Three years ago. Nobody was visiting my website. I must have talent.
a I'm really proud of you.
key sentence is That reminds me. I got another order today.
That reminds me. I need some cash from the ATM.
Speaking of movies, have you seen Genmetsu?
While we are on the subject of school, don't you have homework to finish?

Two shogi club members are talking about a couple who have love affairs.
a Sota, here's the new club member list. We have four new members.
b Thank you. Shogi is getting more and more popular, I guess.
a Yes. Changing the subject, did you know Tom is dating Masami?
a What? I thought Mmasami didn't like Tom. And I told Tom to stop using the club for dating.
b Oh, Tom followed the rules. He started playing with other club members more.
a So, what happened?
b I think Masami secretly liked Tom.
a Unbelievable.
Key sentence is changing the subject, did you know Tom is dating Masami?
Once Tom had a crush on Masami.
Masami said to Sota she didn't like Tom.
So Sota told Tom to stop using the club for dating.
Changing the subject, I've decided to take up arranging flower.
By the way, Did you the restaurant I recommended?
Before I forget, here's the money I owe you.

A movie director plans to make a film which his friend appear in as one of tap dancers.
a So, that's my basic tap dance routine. What do you think?
b Hmm, it's OK. But you danced with more energy at the high school reunion. Don't you think so?
a I guess I'm a little nervous.
b Relax, Fred. We're just doing tests to see how you look on screen.
a OK. Will I be dancing alone in the movie?
b No, you'll be part of a group of five dancers.
a Good, I feel a little funny about dancing by myself.
key sentence is So, that's my basic tap dance routine. What do you think?
So that' my plan. What do you think?
It' a bit cold for shorts. Don't you think so?
I think it's better to study English in the US　than in the UK. What's your view?

Now what do you think of set up in business on your website?
I think it's difficult to increase the followers. Because the website needs to be getting more and more popular, I guess.