「楽しい英会話」の会の記録（20210804)

Today’s lesson is the text book, 'Touchstone2'  unit11  ' Features'.

Here is a talk from ラジオ英会話.

Topic is explanation of a noun using past particle, adjective, that prase, relative pronoun.

First story is Professor and student are talking about a break-in.

a Professor Peacock, what happed to your office?

b Apparently, there was a break-in over the weekend.

a Look at all the books on the floor.

b I know. It's a mess.

a Is anything missing?

b Just a few things. Luckily the things stolen were not so valuable.

a I wonder what the robbers were looking for.

b There are some ancient artifacts could fetch a good price on the illegal  marcket.

a Well, it's good that nobody was hurt.

b Yes.

key sentence is The things stolen were not so valuable.

The dishes cooked by my brother are much tastier than mine.

The files hacked from my PC were not so important.

Here are some of the artifacts during our excavations.

Second story is 2 colleagues are talking about heatstroke.

a Jimmy, where were you yesterday?

b Sorry,  I had to take a day off. I was in the hospital for most of the afternoon.

a Hospital? What's wrong?

b Well, on Sunday, I played tennis for too long in the scorching heat. I was treated for heatstroke.

a Heatstroke? Are you OK?

b Don't worry. It's a very mild case - nothing serious at all.

a You should remember to drink lots of water, even if you aren't thirsty.

b  I know.That's what the doctor said.

key sentence is It's a very mild case-nothing serious at all.

I 'm in the mood for something sweet.

Have you noticed anything unusual about him recently?

I know nobody that matches her language skills.

Third story is 2 prsons are talking about winning lottery.

a Hiroki, you seem to be in a great mood today!

b Do I? I'm just having a good day.

a I heard a rumour that something lucky happed to you.

b How did you know? I didn't tell anyone here about that.

a So, it's true?

b You mean about me winning the lottery?

a What? No, that's not the rumour I heard. How much money did you win?

b Never mind. Why is everyone goshipping about me anyway?

key sentence is I heard a rumour that something lucky happened to you.

Have you heard a news that Bianca is expecting?

I really love the proposal that we need to creat more bicycle lane.

Where did you catch up with the idea that we are getting a pay raise?

Last story is a daughter and her father are talking about making madelaine cakes.

a Wow, look at all these madeleine cakes. Where did you buy them?

b I made them, Roxy.

a  Really? How did you make the shell pattern?

b  I used a special baking pan I bought online.

a Why did you start baking cakes, Dad?

b I saw a video and wanted to see if I could make them.

a Can I try one?

b Sure.

a Yuck! It doesn't taste sweet at all.

b Oh, no! I forgot to add the sugar.

key sentence is I used a special baking pan I bought online.

These are the shoes I bought in the sale.

Can you give  me back the CD I lent you.

I haven't had time to check you paper you handed in last week.

I borrowed a book at the library.

I rented a car at a rental company.

You lent me this book.  (lend lent lent)

A picture of her grandfather

A 6-year-old girl painted a picture of her grandfather. 

「楽しい英会話」の会の記録（20210728)

Today’s speech is a talk from ラジオ英会話.
Topic is a Explanation of a noun using preposition, to-infinitive, gerund, interrogative.
First story is couple is talking about a baseball.
a Caspar, can I put this baseball away?
b Wait. wait! Don't touch it.
a Why? What's the big deal? It's just another baseball.
a The baseball on the table was signed by Babe Ruth.
b Really? How much do you think it's worth?
a That's a good question. I think I'll apply to that TV show that estimates the values of antiques.
b Good idea. You know how much I love that show.
key sentence is The baseball on the table was signed by Babe Ruth.
The sports car in front of my house is my brother's.
Paris, the city of love and romance is the perfect place for a honeymoon..
A condominium right next to the sea would be great, but far too expensive.

Second story is twl persons are talking about a rock concert.
a Eleanor, do you want to go to the Desperate Rats concert next Saturday? I have 2 tickets.
b I wish I could, but I have a lot of things to do.
a Oh, come on! Have you forgotten everything we read about work-life balance?
a Normally, I want to jump at the chance, but I'm just too just busy at the morment.
a What do you have to do?
b I 've got 3 reports to finish by next Monday.
a That's rough.
key sentence is I have a lot of things to do.
I have too much homework to do.
I have tons of lines to remember for the school play.
I'm looking for a bilingual lawyer to help me with my visa application.

Third story is two colleagues are talking about one's client.
a Hiroki, sorry to interrupt your conversation.
b Alana, hi. No problem. We're just talking about sports. What's up?
a There's a man waiting for you at the enterance.
b For me? Oh, no! I totally forgot. I have a meeting with a client today.
a He looked kind of important. Maybe you should put on your jacket.
b Right. This is bad. I cant believe I forgot.
a Hiroki, you need to wipe your mouth. There's some chocolate on your lips.
b Thanks!
key sentence is there's a man waiting for you at the entrance.
Look at the orangutan hanging in that tree branch.
There was a baby crying during the entire flight.
Do you have a problem with students sleeping in your class?

Last story is a daugter and her father are talking about robot vacuum cleaner.
a Hey, Roxy.Look at what Mom bought for us.
b Oh,my friend's family has one of those too.
a So, this is a robot bacuum cleaner. Can you tell me how to use it?
a Can't you read the instructions?
b I hate reading those things.It's easier if you tell me what to do.
a OK, let's see. First, you need to put in the batteries.
a Like this? It 's not working.
b Dad, you 've put them in the wrong way around!
key sentence is Can you tell me how to use it.
Do you know how to make pancakes?
I have no idea what to buy my mother for her birthday.
This restaurant has such an amasing variety of dishes that I can't decide which one to choose.

Now I would like to speak about a robot bacuum cleaner.
It starts at the time we set.
Normally it proceeds in the straight way.
But it changes the way before it bumps into the barrier.
Maybe it can do Self-Driving with its AI sensor.
https://youtu.be/GhPW3xOjsP4

「楽しい英会話」の会の記録（20210721)

Today's 「楽しい英会話」の会 is rest.
Here is a talk from ラジオ英会話.
Topic is explanation of verb phrase using to-infinitive meaning that's cause, that's reason, from now on, difficulty.
First story is a couple is talking about NewYork.
a Doug, It was sweet of you to come to NewYork.
b I needed a vacation. But, this week has gone by too quickly!
a I know. We had so much fan together. I finally got to see the Statue of Liverty. It was a dream come true.
b I don't want to go back to Tokyo, but I have a lot of work waiting for me.
a Well, I'm delighted to see you, Doug
.
b Me too, Shiho. And we'll see each other again very soon.
key sentence is I'm delighted to see you.
I'm sad to see you go.
I'm relieved to know you all arrived safe and sound.
We were all flabbergasted to hear Pete had been fired.

Second story is two colleagues are talking about getting a famous actor's autograph.
a Hi, Yayoi. So, did you meet Arnold Sylvester the other day?
b I did, actually, but I was a little disappointed.
a What happened?
b Well, I wanted to get his autograph, but the staff said, ' We don't have time for that'.
a They must have been busy to say such a thing.
b I guess so. Anyway, I'm going to get it tomorrow.
a They are filming here again tomorrow?
b Yes, Arnold looked at me and said 'I'll be back!'.
key sentence is They must have been busy to say such a thing.
She grew up to be a popular celebrity.
He must be mad to turn down such an offer.
I rushed into the theatre only to find that I had gotten the date wrong.

Third story is two persons are talking about a restaurant in Nagasaki.
a Excuse me, do you speak English?
b Yes, some.
a Oh, great. Sorry to trouble you, but this is my first time in Nagasaki, and I'm looking for a good restaurant.
b You're in luck. My parents run a restaurant with typical Nagasaki food. I'll be happy to take you there.
a Wonderful,. My name's Paul, by the way.
b Nanako. Nice to meet you. Do you know champon?
a No. What is it?
b It's a kind of noodle dish with meat, sea food and vegetables.
a Sound delicious!
key sentence is I'll be happy to take you there.
I'll be happy to lend a hand.
Would you be willing to waor nights and weekend?
Gary says he's going to ask Yuna out, but he 's likely to get cold feet!

Last story is two colleagues are talking about shopping in Tokyo.
a It's good to be back in Japan. It has been a while.
b You were so kind to me when I visited to Calfornia. This time, I want to show you around Tokyo. So, what do you and Larry want to eat for lunch?
a Larry likes hamburgers. He's easy to please.
b I know a good burger place. It's not far from here.
a Great. We'd like to check out some shops first, though.
b No problem. Let's enjoy the walk.
key sentence is He's easy to please.
Angie is easy to get along with.
My boss is hard to bear when she is in a bad mood.
My sisters' kids are almost impossible to handle when they 're tired and hungry.

「楽しい英会話」の会の記録（20210714)

Today’s speech is a talk from ラジオ英会話.

Topic is explanation of the verb phrase using preposition'with', words'the same way', gerund, to infinitive.

Two colleagues are talking about how to fix the chair.

a Hi, Alana. What are you doing?

b Hi, Hiroki. One of the screws of my office chair has become loose, so, I 'm wondering how to fix it.

a It's easy, Just use a screwdriver.

b That's the problem. I don't have a screwdriver.

a Oh, me either. Wait a mimute. I think I can tighten the screw with my penknife.

b Really? Well, it's worth a try.

a There you go. Perfect.

b Thank you so much, Hiroki. What would I do without you?

key sentence is I think I can tighten the screw with my penknife.

If you explane the verb phrase, put it behind that. It's using a word with.

The guide spoke very fast, so I coudn't understand her.

Who is the famous soccer player that scored the goal with his hand?

I passed the test by the skin of my teeth.

Second story is two persons are talking about boring movie.

a So, how did you like the movie, Takuma?

b The first half is really interesting, but then it got boring.

a I agree completely. And the last shine was terrible. It turned the movie into a joke.

b I feel exactly the same way. They should have changed the ending.

a Oh, well. Anyway, I enjoyed the trailer for the next Arnold Sylvester movie.

b Yes, it looks exciting.

a It's coming out next Summer. K can't wait.

b Another year.

key sentence is I feel exactly the same way.

If you explane the verb phrase, put it behind that. It's phrase the same way.

Not all colleagues think the same way.

Nobody could ever love you the same as you.

I found out the hard way that you should always back up your data.

Third story is two persons are talking about military style exercise.

a I 'm so sore today! Every muscle in my body  aches. 

b Did you go to the gym yesterday?

a Yes, I spent the whole morning doing military-style exercises.

b Military-style?  What do you mean?

a My gym instructor is like a drill sergeant. She is very strict.

b What kind of exercises did you do?

a Sit-ups, push-ups, chin-ups. I can't remember the rest.

b Well, you look good. I think you've lost some weight.

a Really?

b Yes.

key sentence is I spent the whole morning doing milittary-style exercises.

If you explane the verb phrase, put it behind that. It's using gerund.

I spent hours writing this report.

I was busy talking to my boyfriend on the phone.

I left the conference filled with new ideas and enthusiasm.

Last story is two persons are talking about a musclar movie actor.

a Why are there so many trucks in front of our building today?

b Oh, those are from a film production company. The y are here to film a new movie.

a What kind of movies is it?

b It's some kind of action film. I heard that Arnold Sylvester is coming today.

a Arnold 's coming here? He's my favorite acter!  I 've seen all his movies. I have to see him.

b Remember,. you're at work.

a I'll go during my lunch break.

key sentence is They are here to film a new movie.

If you explane the verb phrase, put it behind that. It's using to-infinitive.

I bought some champagne to celebrate our wedding aniversary.

I listen to Radio Eikaiwa every morning to build up my English skills.

We're conducting the customer satisfaction  survey to idenfify specific products and services in need of improvement.

Now, my favorite action film actors.

Sylvestar Staloon plays in The Rambo Rocky series.

Arnold Schuwartsnegar plays The Terminater.

The two are muscular. 

Steven Seagal plays in The Silence series. 

Bruce Willis  plays  in The diehard.

Jackie Chan is big donator.

Jason statham plays in  The Mechanic, The Transporter.

Matt Damon plays as Jason Charles Bourne in The Bourne Identity.

「楽しい英会話」の会の記録（20210707)

Today’s lesson is the text book, 'Touchstone2' unit11 'appearance','Family traits', ' Features'.
1. exercise
(1) Family traits

Q1 What does your twin sister look like? Do you look alike? Are you identical twins?
A1 No we look totally different.
Q2 Who do you look like your mother or father?
A2 I look like my father.
Q3 What does your father look like?
A3 He is tall.

(2) Features

Q4 Does he have a beard or a mustache?
A4 He has a beard.
Q5 Do you have pierced ears?
A5 No I don't.
Q6 Do you have a shaved head?
A6 Yes, he is bald.
Q7 Does she wear braces?
A7 Yes she does.
Q8 Does she has long fingernails?
A8 Yes she has.
Q9 Does he wear his hair in a ponytail?
Does she have got freckles?
Does she wear her hair in cornrows?
Does she wear glasses?
Is he very muscular?
Does she wear braids?
Does he have got spiked hair?
A9 Yes they are or yes they do.

2.Today's tips in class
(1)identical twins < triplet < quads < quints < sextuplet < septuplet < octuplet <
nontuplets
(2)Manna from heaven..Nothing can be got without effort.

3.Radio Eikaiwa
Here a talk from the Radio Eikaiwa.
Topic is explanation phrase is put behind the sentence, time, place, incidental condition with, participial structure.

First story is two colleagues are talking about one's next-door neighbors's noise.
a Terry , you look like a little sleepy this morning.
b Well, I couldn't sleep well. My next-door neighbor was making noise until 3 a.m.
a Noise? What kind of noise?
b It sounded like some kind of vibration. He might have an electric massage chair.
a That's irritating. Why does he stay up so late?
b I think he works at night.
a Why don't you talk to hime about it?
b Actually, I `ve been thinking about moving to a different apartment.
key sentence is My next-to neighbor was making noise until 3 a.m.
Let' goto the beech tomorrow.
I'll be with you in a minute.
I go for a work out every other day.

Second story is two colleagues are talking about their old colleague.
a Hi, Gilbert. How was your weekend?
b It was good. Oh, I bumped into Ryan in the shopping mall on Sunday.
a Really, What a coincidence. So how's he doing? It's been almost a year since he left us.
a Yes, he said buisiness is a lot tougher than he expected.
b Oh, he started his own company, right?
a That's right. He's selling men's cosmetics, but sales are slow.
a Well, if he wants to come back to our company, he'll be very welcome.
key sentence is I bumped into Ryan in the shopping mall on Sunday.

Third story is two persons ard talking about sunscreen.
a Wow, it looks like you got some sun in Okinawa!
b Yes. I got badly burned because I felt asleep on beach with my face exposed to the sun.
a It looks painful. Haven't you heard of sunscreen?
b Vary funny! Of course I have, but I don't think the sun was that strong.
a How did your wife react?
b Well, she wasn't impressed, to say the least.
a I bet you won't forget to put on sunscreen next time.
b That's for sure.
key sentence I got badly burned because I felt asleep on beach with my face exposed to the sun.
They said goodbye with tears in ther eyes.
He just stood there with his arms ccrossed.
That little girl sat on the pianostool with her legs dangling.

Last story is Roxy and her father are talking about her same class student..
a Hey, Roxy, I saw your boyfriend, Masaru.
b Masaru's not my boyfriend.He's just a student in the same class at school.
a I know. I'm just joking.7b Where did you see him?
a He wss walking in the park, talking to himself.
b He was probably talking on his phone.
a No, he wasn't holding a phone. He was walking and talking to nobody.
b Dad, he had a small microphone somewhere. Everbody uses them these days.
key sentence is He was walking in the park, talking to himself.
He is in the yard playing basketball with the kids.
I dated lots of guys, waiting for Mr. Right to come along.
I often lie on the bed dreaming of becoming a famous artist.

「楽しい英会話」の会の記録（20210630)

Today's '楽しい英会話の会' is rest.
Here is a talk from ラジオ英会話.
Topic is conditional or interrogative clause, imperative statement, imperative variation, existence there.
First story is
Yoshi and his trainer are talking about sit-ups.
a Please, give me a break. I can't do any more sit-ups.
b You have 10 more to do, Yoshi. You can't give up now.
a But honestly, I'm exhausted.
b I don't care if you're exhausted. This is where it counts.
a How about I just do three more?
b No! Ten more sit-ups. Nobody realises what it takes to get in shape.
a You are worse than a drill sergeant!
b You have not seen anything yet. Now, move it!
key sentence I don't care if you're exhausted.
Do you know when Maple will be back?
I have no idea why Helen chaged her mind.
I'll find out if there are any tichets left for tonight's concert.

Second story is
Mr. Yamamoto and his boss are talking about the preparations for the company-wide meeting.
a So, Mr. Yamamoto, how are the preparations for the company-wide meeting coming along?
b We seem to be on schedule. We haven't had one of these in the long time.
a Exactly, so we should be careful. We might be forgetting some details.
b What about the dress code?
a Please ask the employees to wear business casual.
b They usually do anyway.
a Well, I've noticed that some have been wearing tennis shoes to work recently.
b That's true. I'll send everyone a memo.
key sentence please ask the employees to wear the business casual.
Speak into the microphone, please.
Please hold on the line while I put you through to the manager.
Take it easy. Every thing's going to be OK.

Third story is
Two students are talking about NewYork City.
a This is actually my first time to live in a foreign country.
b Welcome to New York. You're not alone. People from all over the world come to live and work here.
a Yes, I know New York is a very diverse city.
b That's true. It's a melting pot of different cultures.
a What do you have any advice for me?
b Don't be overawed. And enjoy the amazing variety of food you can find here.
a Thanks for the tip.
key sentence is don't be overawed.
Don't talk to me in that tone of voice.
Don't get me wrong. I like him, but just as a friend.
Never let anyone walk over you.

Last story is
Two persons are staying in a hotel.
a Well, that was the most delicious food I've had in a long, long time.
b Me too. The sashimi was particularly good, right?
a Yeah, but the dessert buffet was what really impressed me.
b I know you have a sweet tooth! Anyway we have to wake up early tomorrow.
a Yes, we have an early flight.
b Oh, No! I can't find my hotel room key.
a Again? You are always losimg your keys.
b Ah, now I see why. There's a hole in my pocket.
a Well, let's go back to the restaurant. The key's probably there.
key sentence is there is a hole in my pocket.
There was a big earthquake last night. Scary!
There is a guy who staring at you.
There seems to be lots of confusion regarding the schedule.