「楽しい英会話」の会の記録（２０２２年１月１２日）

Today’s speech is a talk from ラジオ英会話.
Topic is inversion.
The first story Hiroki and a fortune-teller are talking his girlfriend.
a Oh, Hiroki, you're back again? Happy New Year!
b Hi. It's not so happy for me.
a Girlfriend problems?
b Yes. Last night, I had a big fight with my girlfriend, Haruka.
a Frankly, I 'm not at all surprised.
b Why do you say that?
a Come on. You don't need to be a fortune-teller to see that coming.
b How did I get into this situation?
a When you date two women at the same time, you're asking for problem.
key sentence
last night, I had a big fight with my girlfriend, Haruka.
Fido bit my teacher yesterday.
It's Fido that bit my teacher yesterda
It's teacher that Fido bit yesterday.
It's yesterday that Fido bit my teacher.
Last night, I went to karaoke with a few friends.
At the check-in counter, they weighted my hand luggage.
It was Coco that told me the meeting had been canceled.

The second story Gary and his friend are talking about another friend
a Hey, Gary. Where were you yesterday? I thought you were going to the library to study.
b I changed my plans. I was hanging out with Sheila at the cafe.
a You saw Sheila again? You must really like her.
b She's interesting.
a But don't you get tired of listening to her political ranting?
b No, it's strange.On social meadia, she's very outspoken, but in person, she's quiet and shy.
a Well, I stopped reading her posts a long time ago.
key sentence on social media, she's very outspoken, but in personal, she's quiet and shy.
At home, she's as quiet as a mouse, but at karaoke, she'scompletely wild.
As a researcher, she's brilliant, but as a teacher, she's not so good.
The bigger they are, the harder they fall.

The next story is 2 astronaunts are talking about the alien ship.
a Commander, the alien ship is oving toward us.
b Are you sure it's alien?
a Absoletely, sure. Never have I seen a spaceship like that.
b How do you know it's not from Earth?
a There are no engines, for one thing. It's just one huge soucer.
b Akira, take evasive action! Move the Omega away from it.
a Engaging, Commander. But it's following us. Fast. Look there!
b What's happening?
a The windows are openning. Never have I seen a spaceship like this.
b Oh, my!
key sentence Never have I seen a space ship like this.
Never had I laughed so much in my entire life.
Rarely will you find someone with such natural talent.
No sooner had I shouted at her, than I regretted it.

Last story two rock band fans are talking about the rock band member.
a Hi. I couldn't help noticing your Desperate Rats cap. Very cool.
b Thanks. I love their music.
a So, do I. I remember them from the old days.
b Yeah, I like some of their old stuff, too. But I prefer their new lead singer, Bill Bungalow.
a Did you hear that Bill Bunalow is going to be on The Angie Williams Show next week?
b Really? What time?
a Nine o'clock on Channel 77.
b Great. I'll definitely watch it.
key sentence. I love their musix. So do I.
I graduated frim Oxford University. So did I.
Am I glad to see you.
I lost the match. Boy, did I underestimate my opponent!

I think the phrase ' to hang out with someone' means 'to wander'.

「楽しい英会話」の会の記録（２０２２０１０１）

Happy New Year!
There is a talk about ラジオ英会話.
Topic is subjunctive mood too.
First story a Nepales student and a Japanese are talking.
a Sejun. This Nepalese food is so good. What are these dumplings? They look like gyoza.
b Well they are called momo, and you dip them in this spicy sauce.
a Yummy! Thanks for bringing me here.
b Well, it's the least I could do. Without your surport, I couldn't have gotten the student loan.
a So what are you going to study in college?
b Business. I want to start a business in Japan someday.
a I'm sure you'll be successful.
b Thanks.
key sentence is without your surport, I w
Without your assistance, I couldn't have written this book.
In your shoes, I wouldn't accept their offer.
40 years ago, almost nobody would have heard of vegan food.

Next story, two astronaunts are talking.
a Akira, begin the Mars landing sequence.
b Roger, Commander. Engaging. Wait a second.
a What's going on?
b Commander, I have visual contact!
a Visual contact? With what?
b There is anther spaceship in orbit around Mars.
a What? How can that be possible? Can you identify it? Which country is it from?
b It's not from any country.
a What do you mean?
b It's not from the earth!
a An alien? Contact mission control immediately!
b Roger, Comnander.
a If Arnold Sylvester were here.l
key sentence is if Arnold Sylvester were here.
If only they were more open to new idears.
She is acting as if it were the end of the world.
If it hadn't been for the airbags, we would have been seriously injured.

Next story, an artist and his student are talking.
a Bob, can I ask you for some advice?
b Sure, I hope I can help.
a It's not about art, exactly. You see, I want make a movie.
b A movie? That's a big project.
a I have a script already. But I'not sure what to do next.
b I would start by making some pencil sketch of the scenes. What is the movie about?
a It's a love story.
b Great. There can never be enough love stories.
key sentence is I would start by making some pencil sketches of the scenes.
I don't know what to do.
I would start again from scratch.
I don't know what to do.
I would sleepon it and tell them yourdecision tomorrow.
I'm of two minds about going abroad to study.
I would jump at the opprtunity.

Last story, two professors are talking.
a I would like everyone to thank for attending our last department meeting of the year.
b Thanks for organizing it so quickly, Professor Blombley.
a Not at all, Professor Peacock.All right , let's begin with the first item of the agenda.
b It says that we have a surplus of 30000 pounds in our budget.
a That's amazing. The question is what to do with it.
b I propose that the money should be spent on new computers for the library.
a That's one idea. Thank you.
key sentence is I propose that the money should be spent on new computer for the library.
I propose that our new coach should be hired as soon as possible.
The parents insisted that they should be present during their daugter's interview with the principal.
It's important that everyone should attend all practice sessions.

「楽しい英会話」の会の記録 (12月22日）

Today’s speech is a talk from ラジオ英会話.
Topic is subjunctive mood.
First story is shogiclub members are talking.
a Oh, Tom. You just missed Masami and Sota.
b They were here? Together?
a Yes, Sota had forgotten his phone.
b Did Masami say anything to you?
a Yes, she said she is quitting the club again.
b It's because of me, right?
a Yes. You really upset her with your rude comment.
b I wish I hadn't said such a stupid thing to her.
a What's done is done. You can't change the past.
b That's what they say.
key sentence I wish I han't said such a stupid thing to her.
He wishes what happened to him in the past would be anti-fact.
And he feels it's far from now.
I wish I had listened to my teachers.
I wish you had warned me aboug the hidden cost.
I wish someone had taught me the importance of the effective comunication skills.

Two colleagues are talking about their boss.
a Why is the boss in such a bad mood today?
b Hi, Jonas. DId something happen?
a Mr. Yamamoto said my report was too hard to understand.
b Well, it's the busy season. I'm sure he is under a lot of pressure.
a We all are. If he stopped complaining, our team would work more efficiently.
b Can I take a look at your report?
a Sure. What do you think?
b Hold on. I need a few minutes to read it.
a O
key sentence is if he stopped complaining, our team would work more efficiently.
He wishes what Yamamoto is complaining now would be anti-fact.
If I had a girlfriend, I would treat her like a princess!
If I were more courageous, I could ask you out!
If I were you, I would give the guy another chance. We all make mistakes.

Two colleagues are talking about Christmas tree.
a Hey, Rico. Who put up the Christmas tree so quickly?
b Well, Kelly usually does it, but since she's on vacation again, I decided to do it.
a If you had asked me, I would have helped you.
b That's OK. You seemed busy with something. And you did it lastyear, remember?
a Oh, yeah, that's right. Seems like it was yesterday.
b Tell me about it. The years are blurring together.
b Well, I hope next year is brighter.
a Me, too.
key sentence is if you had asked me, I would have helped you.
He wished the thing she didn't ask him in the past would have been anti-fact.
If I had had more time, I would have done much better job.
If he had wanted to go out with you again, he would have called you.
If we had attacked more, we might have won the match

A parm reader and her customer are talking.
a Oh, it's you again. What can I do for you today?
b Hi, I need your help. I'm in trouble.
a OK, put your hand on the table. Let's see. Oh, wow! ou are dating two women at the same time?
b How do you know that?
a I know. I told you to find someone you can share everything with.
b I remember.
a If yoj had followed my advice, you wouldn't be in trouble now.
b I know. I was a fool.
key sentence is if you had followed my advice, you wouldn't be in trouble now.
She wishes now the things happened in the past (he didn't follow her advice in the past) would have been anti-fact.
If you had taken a unbrella, you might not be soaking wet now.
If you hadn't eaten so much chocolate, you might not be feeling sick.
If you had studed harder, you could have a place at Oxbridge.

「楽しい英会話」の会の記録 (12月15日)

Here is a talk from ラジオ英会話.
Topic is auxiliary verb(will), past continuous, subjunctive present.
First story is two persons are looking forward to the concert.
a Gary, I've been looking forward to this concert for months. I'm so excited.
b Yeah, me too. I heard there's going to be a huge Mt. Fuji on the stage.
a Really? It must be for their new song about Japan.
b Right. I can't wait to see it.
a This trafic is awful. We are going to be late.
b Don't worry. We'll make it in time.
a I hope so. It'll be terrible if we miss their first song.
key sentence is we'll make it in time.
Your parents let you study abroad for sure.
I'll show them what I'm really made of.　　　　　　　　　
At this pace, we'll reach at ouf crowd funding goal in no time.
　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Second story is two teachers are talking about tonight TV program.
a Mr.Smith, the Desperate
Rats are going to be on TV tonight.
b Tonight? Are they having another conc
ert?
a No, they will be guests on a holiday special. I can't wait.
b What time are they on?
a I'm not sure, but the program begins at 8 o'clock.
b OK, I'll watch it, I guess, even though I was embarrassed at the concert we went to.
a Because you were sneezing? Forget about that. Make sure you wear your Desperate Rats cap!
b Sure.
key sentence is are they having another concert?
We are having a gig on Sunday.
The next airport shuttle buss leaves at 9:30.
Don't forget that my brother and his family are coming for the weekend.

Next story is android robot Jeannie and Dr.
Frank.N.Stein are talking about Jeannie's friend.
a Doctor Frank.N.Stein, can I say something?
b Sure. What's on your mind, Jeannie?
a Please don't take this the wrong way, but I wish I had another friend.
b Because it's boring talking only to me, right?
a No, you've taught me a lot of things, Doctor.
But I want friend of my own age.
b I wish I could help you, Jeannie, but I don't know anybody your age. How old are you,Jeannie?
a I feel like I'm 17.
key sentence is I wish I had another friend.
I wish I had more confidence.
I wish my parents could see me now.
I wish I could play musical instrument.

Last story is a couple( Doug and Shiho)are talking online.
a Good evening, Doug. How's the weather in Tokyo?
b It's getting colder, but it's warm during the day.
How's NewYork?
a It's cold. The Chrismas illuminations are up everywhere. It's beautiful. I wish you were here with me.
b Me too , it's hard being apart during Christmas time.
a Doug, I have an idear. Let's take a virtual walk together.
b What's that?
a You could watch the action in Times Suare through my phone camara while I walk.
b Nice idea!
key sentence is I wish you were here with me.
I wish you were my teacher.
I wish I were 10 years younger.
I wish I were as good at golf as my older brother.

「楽しい英会話」の会の記録 (12月8日）

Today’s speech is a talk from ラジオ英会話.

Topic is Perfect tense.
the present perfect tense, past perfect tense, auxilialy verb perfect tense(will have, must have).

First story is
Roxy's family prepare for Thanksgiving party.
a Oh, that turkey in the oven smells wonderful!
b Yes, it certainly does smell like Thanksgiving again.
a What's Roxy doing?
b She has been reading comic books all afternoon.
a Grandpa and Grandma are coming soon, so
she should start getting dressed.
b Right. And I need to prep the vegetables. But first, I need to sit down for a bit. I've been cooking all day.
b I'll do it, dear. Just sit down on the sofa and relax.
a Thanks, honey.
key sentence is she has been reading comic books.
It means that continues now.
We feel bored a bit.
I've been cooking all day.
Do you know how long I 've been waiting for you?
Tell me what you've been worrying about.
Don't you think Fiona has been acted kind of strang recently?

Second story is
Yayoi and her friend talk about Arnord Sylvester's autophoto.
a So, can I see Arnold Sylvester's autophoto?
b Sure. Here it is.
a 'To Yayoi, from Arnold Sylvester.' He's got nice handwriting.
b Yeah, it' too bad you missed him. By the time you came back from lunch, Arnold had already left.
a You didn't take a photo together?
b Actually, I took selfie. Take a look.
a Cool, he looks friendly. Just like in the movies.
b Yes, he came back to keep his promise to me.
a That's great.
key sentence is by the time you came back from lunch, Arnold had already left.
I called very early, but chickets had already sold out.
She didn't want to move because she had lived in London all her life.
When I arrived at (got to )the restaurant, my date had given up and gone home.

Next story is
Hiroki is with Haruka. Then Barbala calls him.
a Excuse me, Haruka. I've got to take this call. 'Hello.'
b Hiroki, it's Barbara. Can you talk now?
a Actually now is not a good time. I'm in the middle of a meeting.
b I see, but can we meet later today?
a Sure, no problem. I'll have finished by around
four o'clock.
b OK, let me call you then.
a Er, it's better if I call you when I'm done.
b Sure. But I really need to see you.
a OK. See you later.
key sentence is I'll have finished by arou9nd four o'clock.
I'll check everything by lunchtime.
Do you think they have reach
the peak by now?
I'm not sure I 'll have completed the work by the deadline.

Next story is Two shogi club members are talking.
a Sota! Where are you going?
b Oh, Masami. I forgot my phone. I must have left it in the clubroom.
b No wonder I haven't been able to contact you.
b Why were you trying to contact me? where's Tom?
a Oh, we broke up.
b What happened?
a He said some rude things to me. I can't even tell you.
b That's too bad.
a Not really. Any way, can I go to the clubroom with you?
b Um You must have dialed the wrong number.
, sure.
key sentence is I must have left it in the clubroom.
I must have told her the truth.
She fooled everybody by pretending to have lost her memory.

Last sentense is a couple is talking.
a We aren't going to the figure shop again, are we?
b No, not today. I'm going to check out the new stationary shop.
a Since when did you become interested in stationary?
b I've been looking at some net reviews of mechanical pencils. They might have some ones there.
a What do you need pencils for?
b I want to practice drawing pictures of my figures.
a I'm going to the department store again. Call me when you are done.
b Sure.
key sentence is I'm going to check out the new stationary shop.
It means making plans or making decision.
I'm going to be an Astronaut.
Look at this pile of work it's going to be a tough day.
I'm going to get to the bottom of this if it's the last thing I do.

「新・平家物語（１）」 吉川英治著 を読む

NHK大河ドラマ「平清盛」が彷彿と記憶に蘇ります。

平清盛（松山ケンイチ）
平忠盛（中井貴一）
信西（高階通憲）（阿部サダヲ）
後白河上皇／法皇（松田翔太）

清盛の運命を握るキーマンが出てきますが、信西もその一人だと思います。

信西の登場

「楽しい英会話」の会の記録 (2021年12月01)

Today’s speech is a talk from ラジオ英会話.
Topic is the present perfect tense.
First story is Android robot Jeannie and Dr. Frank.N. Stein are talking in the park.
a Jeannie, the rain is getting heavier.
b It's OK, Dr. Frank.N.Stein. We have umbrellas.
a I know, but let's wait inside this gazebo.
b Gazebo? Is that what this structure is called? That's a funny word.
a Yes, it comes from the word 'gaze,' which means 'to look out.'
b Oh, I like looking out from here.
a Look. It's stopped raining.
b But I want enjoy the view a little longer.
a Sure, Jeannie.
key sentence is it's stopped raining.
This sentence is present perfect.
They feel rain stopping at a hand.
Oh, no! I 've sent this romantic email to the wrong woman.
I haven't read her latest novel yet.
We haven't decided where to go for our summer vacation.

Second story is Doug and Shiho are talkkng online.
Shiho calls Doug online.
a Hi, Doug. Good morning.
b Hi, Shiho. It's 11 at night here in Tokyo. How have you been?
a OK, Some things have changed. My roommate moved out, so I'm living by myself now.
b Really? How long ago was that?
a My spare room has been empty for three weeks. I can't afford the rent by myself.
I need to find a new roommate.
b Well, you live in a nice part of Brooklyn. You should be able to find someone soon.
key sentence is my spare room has been empty for 3 three weeks.
This is present perfect.
It means my space room continues empity for 3 weeks.
She has been my tennis coach for almost 3 years.
We have been frirends for well over 20 years.
Ten years have passed since we graduated. Time flies!

The next story is
Professor and his student are talking.
a Professor, what's your favorite archaelogical site?
b Ah, I am asked that question quite a lot.
a It must be hard to choose.
b Yes, I've traveled all over the world, but what impressed me the most is the Sphinx in Egypt.
a It's a very old architecture.
b Yes, it's around 4500 years old.
a I've only seen pictures of it. I 'd love to see it with my own eyes someday.
b You'll, Jeshica, you surely will.
key sentence is I traveled all over the world.
It means experience.
Have you ever done white water rafting?
Have you ever been to Nepal?
I 've never been so embartassed in my entire life.
I've never been so insulted in my entire
life.

The next story is
A couple has a problem about water in toilet.
a Casper, I cant turn off the water!
b Oh, No! Our apartment is going to be flooded.
a I'll call a plumber.
b You don't have to call them, Alexis. I 've turned off the water, so it's OK now.
a How did you do it?
b I just used this craft tool. It's for plastic models.
a You used that to fix the toilet?
b Well, it workd. See? My hobbies are not completely useless.
a I'm not so sure about that.
key sentence is I've turn off the water, so it's OK now.
It means that completed now.
I 've lost my passport. So I have to go to the British Consulate.
Helen has gone to the sports club for her aerobics class.
We didn't have all this technology when I was a student! Things have changed a lot.

Last shory is
Roxy's family prepare for Thanksgiving party.
a Oh, that turkey in the oven smells wonderful!
b Yes, it certainly does smell like Thanksgiving again.
a What's Roxy doing?
b She has been reading comic books all afternoon.
a Grandpa and Grandma are coming soon, so
she should start getting dressed.
b Right. And I need to prep the vegetables. But first, I need to sit down for a bit. I've been cooking all day.
b I'll do it, dear. Just sit down on the sofa and relax.
a Thanks, honey.
key sentence is she has been reading comic books.
It means that continues now.
We feel bored a bit.
I've been cooking all day.
Do you know how long I 've been waiting for you?
Tell me what you've been worrying about.
Don't you think Fiona has been acted kind of strang recently?