「楽しい英会話」の会の記録（20220223)

Here is a talk about Radio-Eikaiwa.
Topic is comparison.
First story two persons are talking a new software developed by Raj Gandhi.
a Today, we are introducing a new software package developed by Raj Gandhi.
b Yes, Raj is visiting from the Mumbai and has lots of experience in the IT field
a Raj wanted to give this presentation himself but he is sick today.
b He will be here tomorrow.
a First of all, this software is as efficient as our current office software.
b Right. But beyond that, it is much easier to use. In fact, It 's the easiest software I 've ever used.
key sentence It's as efficient as our current office software.
Ken is as tall as Tomoko.
This test is more difficult.
Shieila is the best person for the job.

Second story two persons are talking about Valentine's Day chocolates.
a Shoko, I need your advice about something.
b Sure, Takuma. Ask away!
a I want to buy Kelly a box of luxury chocolates for Balentine's Day, but I 'm not sure which ones to get.
b I recommend Idaten chocolates. They are made in Japan, and they are as good as fine Belgian chocolates.
a Can I see the prices?
b Sure,. Look at this website with this picture of a running god.
a Wow! It looks like he is runnig as fast as a cheetah.
key sentence they are as good as fine bergian
chocolates.
You are as intelligent as your brother.
I can read as fast as Ken.
Does your new assistant work efficiently as the former one?

Third story Mr. Raj Gandhi and his colleague are talking about his brother.
a Raj, you said your brother works at this restaurant?
b Yes, that's right, Yayoi. My brother, Deepak is a shef here.
a so, is he fluent in Japanese?
b Yes, he is fluent in 5 languages.
a That's amazing. I can only speak English and Japanese.
b He likes to talk to different people. I'm not as talkative as him.
a Can we meet him today?
b I think so. He might be busy in the kit
chen right now, though.
key sentence I'm not as talkative as him.
My new office isn't as spacious as my previous one.
Our team didn't play as well as our opponent. So we lost the match.
I guess my new job isn't as well-paid as yours.

Last story Casper and Alexis areshopping.
a Casper, look. This dress is twice as expensive as the same one I saw online.
b It's almost as expensive as my Princess Layla figure.
a But a dress is more practical than that. What do you do with your doll anyway?
b It's a rare figure. It'll go up in value someday.
a But you are asked Ms. Kidzawaa, she said it was worth the same as when you bought it.
b I want a second opinion.
a Whaever.
key sentence this dress is twice as expensive as when I saw online.
My salary is twice as high as the national average.
By tax, it will take you half as long as by bus.
The global warming in Sweden ishappening three times as fast as in the rest of the world.

「楽しい英会話」の会の記録（20220216)

Today’s lesson is the text book, 'Touchstone3'  unit1 'He is wasting time'.'Is that a fact?'

1..He is wasting time

Question

What ethnicity is Ellie?

Cambidia.

2.Is that a fact

Question

Does Mariana's mother have a love of fashion?

-> Yes, she does.

How is her mother's tast in cloth?

-> It's impeccable.

Translation

->She felt strongly that I should experience her culture.

私が彼女の持っている文化を経験すべきだということを彼女は強く感じていた。（確信していた）

3.Here is a talk from Radio英会話.

Topic is passive.

First story Ryan and Tammy are talking.

a It's great to have you back with us, Ryan.

b Thank you Tammy. A lot happened last year.

a So, your start-up company didn't succeed?

b It was very hard to start a new company. So I applied for a job at another company.

a But you didn't get the job.

b I was offered the job, but I turned it down.

 I realized I wanted to come back here.

a Well, you were always a key player for us.

b Thank you.

key sentence I was offered the job, but I turned it down.

I was given some chocolated, but I shared them with my sister.

Several restaurants were recommended to me.

The protesters were gived several warnings, but they stood their ground.

Second story is two persons are talking about a smoothie shop.

a Wasn't there a smoothie shop here? It's called Very berry good.

b That's a funny name for a shop.

a Yeah, I like the building, because it was painted bright pink.

b It is not here now. It must have gone out of business.

a That's too bad. I loved their stroberry smoothies!

b I woner what's going to take it's place.

a I hope they make another cafe. We need  more cafes in this town.

b I agree.

key sentence it was called Very Berry Good.

The new team mascot is called Shiny.

Her hair was dyed sky blue.

I'm not sure. I think their first album was titled Trigger.

Third story Hiroki and barbara are talking about their dating.

a Hello.

b Hiroki, where are you now?

a Barbara, listen. I cant see you anymore.

b What?

a We have to stop seeing each other.

b Why?

a I already have a girlfriend, and I don't want lose her. She said she was told to break up with me.

b Told?  By who?

a It doesn't matter. We must have been seen walking together hand in hand.

b OK, but you can't forget our deal.

a Which deal?

b You agreed to buy a condominium from me.

key sentence she said she was told to  break up with me anymore.

My English teacher was asked to write an English textbook.

We were all told to keep absolutely quiet.

An strange man was seen loitering near the crime scene.

Last story Professor and his student are talking about his new book.

a Professor Peacock, your new book is expected to become a bestseller!

b That is surprisingly good news.

a After it won that ward last year, it has attracted a lot of public attention.

b I thought my best years were behind me.

a Didn't I tell you to stop thinking like that?

b Yes, you are right, Jessica. You are never too old to do something new.

a Exactly, Maybe  you can plan a big research expedition.

b That is what I was thinking.

key sentence your new book is expected to become a bestseller!

 Our new CEO is said to be a genius.

Many students was seen to be sleeping during his lecture.

This Ming vase is reported to be worth over two million dallars.

「楽しい英会話」の会の記録（20220209)

Today’s speech is a talk from ラジオ英会話.
Topic is passive.
First story two persons are talking about Arnold's latest movie.
a So, Gary, what did you think of Ramenator?
b Hmm, it had good action scines and humor, but it wasn't Arnold's best.
a I agree. It was really fun until the last 10 minutes. The movie was spoilded by the ending.
b I know. He died and he was back to life again.
a And he said 'I'm back', of course.
b Right. Can''t the script writer think of anything more original?
a Well, that line is expecter by the fun.
key sentence the
movie was spoiled by the ending
This portrait was painted by my grandfather.
This movie was directed by my favorite acter.
Last night match was put off due heavy snow.

Second story Kana and Sejune are talking about keeping their shop clean.
a And there is one more thing Kana. The floor must be mopped twice a day.
b I 'll do my best, Sejune.
a Thank you. It's important to keep our shop clean for the customers.
b I see. Can I ask another question?
a Sure.
b When was this shop opened?
a It was opened in 2005, I believe.
b So, it has been here a long time.
a Yes, relatively speaking.
key sentence when was this shop opened?
Where the stolen goods found?
Her books are not appreciated by many people.
The school library has been renovated.

Third story Space mission center and space ship are talking.
a Houston, this is Omega. We have an emergency.
b We copy, Omega. What is the problem?
a An alien spacecraft has been spotted in orbit around Mars.
b Copy Omega. Can you describe its appearance?
b We are sending you the video, but It appears to be covered in gold.
a What is the position of the ship, Omega?
b It was approarching us, but it has stopped.
a Stand by, Omega. We are calling the President.
key sentence An alien ship has been spotted in orbit around Mars.
Kyoto is known for its magnificent temples.
He is known to everyone in town.
A man is known by the company he keeps

Last story Two Lock group members are talking about their concert.
a The show was a disaster!
b The fans weren't satisfied with the concert.
I heard booing.
a Our kabuki makeup and cowboy costumes weren't accepted!
b But that was your idea, right? You wanted to change the band's image.
a Yes, I thought we should do something new to attract more fans.
b I don't think they were pleased with the changes.
a Yeah, I guess I'll go back to our old look.
b 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it,' right?
a Yeah.
key sentence the fans weren't satisfied with the concert.
I was very disappointed by her latest novel.
Most people were annoyed by his comments.
I was embarrassed by some of my friends.

Now here is a saying. if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
I wonder why broke might be used instead of broken.
Doesn't it mean slang word?
Or does it mean adjective : lack of funds?
That might be slang word.

「楽しい英会話」の会の記録（20220202)

Today’s lesson is the text book, 'Touchstone3'  unit1 'People in a hurry'.'Personality and character'

1. People in a hurry

2.Personality and character'.

3.Here is a talk from Radio Eikaiwa.Topic is a little bit question, a tag question, a question with making appropriate responses, exclamatry sentence.

First story is two persons are having a camp.

a Deena, are you getting hungry?  After all this hiking, I'm starving/

b Me too. Let's start making the curry.

a You remembered to bring the curry roux, right?

b What? You said you were going to buy it.

a Did I? I don't remember saying that.

b Yes, you texted me last week. So, we don't have any roux?

a We have some salt;  We could make a soup.

b But  I was looking forward to eating curry rice!

key sentence you remembered to bring the curry roux,right?

You 've got everything you need , right?

Pass methe scissorrs,will you?

The pasta sauce needs a bit more salt, don't you think?

Secomd Story is two perdons are talking about one's dating.

a So, you went to the classical music cafe with Kelly again?

b Yes, she likes that place. But the last time, she said I looked distracked .

a That's not good, Takuma.  You need to listen to her.

b I tried,  but I was worried about my English report. She helped me with it, though.

a Did she?

a Yes.  But after that, she hasn't replied to my text messages.

b So, she doesn't want to go out with you anymore, does she?

a I'm not sure.

key sentence she doesn't want to go out with you anymore, does she?

You are new music teacher, aren't you?

She has ddcided to study abroad hasn't she?

Hey I remember you. You ripped off my sistrr, didn't you?

Third story is two colleeagues are talking about one's flight.

a Janet, don't you forget your unbralla.

b Oh, right, thanks. What time is it?

a 10 to 1.

b I'm going to be late for my fright!

a what time does it leave?

b In two hours.

a I can give you a ride to the airport.

b Oh, Can you ?

a Sure, no problem. But can I ask you to take off your shoes before you get in the car?

b Um, actually, I see a taxi over there. Bye.

key sentence I can give you a ride to the airport.  

Oh, can you?

I'm a personal trainer.

Oh, are you? That's interesting.

My mom distributes home-cocked food to the homeless

Oh, does she? She's very kind.

I'm  going to Thailand nextweek.

Oh, do you?  I've never been to Thailand.

I  envy you.

Last story is an art expert and his customer are talkkng about a figure.

a What a cool office you have! So many old movie posters.

b Thank you. Have a seat, sir.

a Thank you, Ms. Kizawa. 

b So, can I see your Princess Layla figures?

b Yes, here it is.Still in the original pakkage.

a What a cute figure this is! It's in excellent condition. 

b How much do you think it's worth?

a I would say about 50,000 yen.

b That's all? That's what I paid for it.

a So, you paid the right amount.

key sentence what a cool office you have!

What a fool I've been!

How quickly some of my students have lost interest in classes! What should I do?

How fluently you have become! Listening to Radio Eikaiwa everyday has worked wonders for your English.

「楽しい英会話」の会の記録（20220126)

Today’s speech is a talk from ラジオ英会話.
Topic is interrogative sentence.
Story is Professor and Jesica are talking.
a Professor Peacock, allow me to apolozige. I didn't mean to disrupt your lecture.
b No, no, I think you actually helped by waking up the student!
a It's so embarrassing. I shouldn't have reacted like that.
b But may I ask, Jessica? What made you screa
m?
a Well, there is a monkey in the window next to you.
b A monkey? In Oxford?
a Yes. It must have been the one that escaped from the zoo.
b Well, I'll be a monkey's uncle!
key sentence what made you scream?
What made you change your mind?
Who hit you? Tell me now!
Who helped you fix the puncture on your bicycle?

Story is A Rock Group member and TV caster are talking.
a And we are back with today's special guest, Bill Bungalow of the Desperate Rats! Welcome to the program.
b Thank you, Angie. It's a pleasure to be here.
a Wow, I'm getting goose bumps. I've been a huge fun of the Desperate Rats for decades.
b Cool. Out of curiosity. Which song do you like the most?
a That's a tough question. You have so many great songs. But if I have to choose, Marborough Fair. Yes.
b That's my favorite too!
key sentence which song do you like the most?
Which kind of books do you like to read?
How much time do you spend on your phone?
What questions did the interviewer ask you?

Story is 2 persons are talking about Vegan Ramen.
a That was certainly the most delicious vegan ramen I've ever had.
b Really?
a Actually it 's the only vegan ramen I 've ever had. Very tasty.
b Yes, there aren't too many of these kinds of shops in this town.
a I'm glad I found it.
Me too. Would you like a kaedama now? It's an addtional 100 yen, however.
a Sorry, What did you say.
b Oh, kaedama means an extra helping of noodles.
a No, thank you. That was plenty for me.
key sentence sorry, what did you say?
The guy must be nuts.
What did you say?
Everything depends on the context.
What do you mean by that?
I told him his idear sucked.
You told him what?

Story is A professor and a detective are talking.
a Hello, Peacock speaking.
b Professor Peacock?
a Yes?
b This is Detective Sarah Tomlison with the City of London Police. There has been a development in your case.
a You mean the break-in at my office last year?
b Yes, sir. We've located the stolen artifacts.
a Where were they found?
b In an apartment in the East End of London, sir.
a Who do you think is behind all this?
b We have some leads, sir. We're investigating them right now.
a Thank you.
key setence who do you think is behind all this?
Which ring do you think my girlfriend will choose?
Who do you want to go out with?
When do you want me to come?
Where do you want me hang this painting?
Which brand of golf clubs do you think your son will choose?
Who do you think is the best person to contact.

｢成長至上｣と｢脱成長｣の狭間の資本主義論

「BS1スペシャル 欲望の資本主義2022 成長と分配のジレンマを超えて」の中で、トーマス・セドラチェク氏と斎藤幸平氏によるチェコと東京を結ぶ熱い議論が取り交わされました。
www.nhk.jp

東洋経済オンラインの掲載記事を参考に同意しているところ、意見が異なるところを拾ってみました。

１.共通点
(1)資本主義における所得格差は成長至上主義によりもたらされる。

(2) 米国と欧州では格差の程度が異なる。
欧州の中流階級はサンダース現象にみられる米国ほど貧しくない。

(3)現在の問題は地球環境危機、気候変動である。コロナパンデミックはその前兆。

２.相違点
現状打開方策システムの在り方が異なる。
(1)セドラチェクは資本主義の中で脱成長は可能。斎藤幸平は 不可能。

(2)セドラチェクは地球環境危機は必ずしも体制をかえることでは解決しない。なぜなら、今まで解決策を見つけてきたのは資本主義国。社会主義国の中国はCOPでGreen House Gas 削減に消極的。
斎藤幸平は技術革新による経済成長と環境破壊の切り離し所謂Decoupling(省エネ)はいよいよタイムリミットの今後３０年内では解決できない。体制の変更が必要。

(3)資本主義と社会主義の違い
セドラチェクは現在ある程度経済的に余裕がある資本主義国ならば、リーダーが誤りを批判されたら、批判に対してお金を払い、批判を求め、変化をもとめられる。
社会主義国はリーダーを批判できない。
これに対して斎藤幸平は現在の社会主義国を観るのでなく、理想的な社会主義国を前提に（？）

「楽しい英会話」の会の記録（2022年１月１９日）

Here is a talk about ラジオ英会話.
Topic is interrogative sentence.
First story humaroid robot and Dr. Frank are talking about carrot cake.
a What is that wonderful smell?
b Carrot cake! Are you hungry, Dr.Frank. N.Stein?
a Did you make it, Jeannie?
b Yes, I don't require any food to operate, but I know that humans require food.
a You made this for me?
b Of course. You 've been so kind to me. I want to make something for you.
a Can I taste it?
b Please, go ahead.
a Yam!. I'm so proud of you. This is the nicest present I've ever received.
key sentence are you hungry?
Did you watch our English program last night?
Does he always wear such a weird clothes?
Can you hear me clearly?

Second story Roxy and her father are talking about his seafood paella.
a OK, Roxy. It's time for a second helping, right?
b No, thanks, Dad. I'm full.
a What is wrong? You usually eat more
b Well, It has a lot of sausage and chicken in it.
a Don't you like it?
a It's OK, but to be honest, I like your
seafood paella better.
b Well, I thought you were bored with my regular paella.
a It's signiture dish, Dad. As the saying goes, 'If it ain`t broken, don't fix it.
b Who taught you that expression?
key sentence Don't you like it?
Don't hear the good news?
Aren't you afraid of spiders?
Didn't you check whfther it was microwave safe?

Third story cabin attendant and Action star are talking.
a The 'fasten sheet belt' signs have been turned off. Feel free to use the lavatories at this time.
b Hellow! You are the person who made the announcement, right? You have a nice voice.
a Thank you, Arnord Sylvester. It's an honor to have you on our flight, sir.
b The honor 's mine.
a So, you are going home to Los Angeles. What did you do in Japan, Mr. Sylvester?
b I gave a woman my autograph.
a Really? It's so kind of you.
key sentence what did you do in Japan?
Who did you choose? I hope it was Nico. He's the best.
What have you done to the coffee machine?
It's making very strange noise.
Why didn't you tell me you were in trouble?

Last story Sheena and Jonas are talking about India.
a Sheena, thank you for bringing me to such a gorgeous hotel.
b Not at all, Jonas. You are the guest of honor. So, how do you like India?
a It's very interesting, so diffrent from Japan.
b I would like to visit Japan someday. I have some frie9nds there.
a Yes, many Indians live in Japan.
b After lunch, we can go to the Gateway of India, which is neaby.
a Fabulous! It's very famous, isn't it?
Yes, it's popular with tourists.
key sentence how do you like India?
When did you find out he was cheating on you?
Where have you decided to live? France or Japan?
What do you need such an expensive car for?