「楽しい英会話」の会記録(20221019)

1.Today’s lesson is the text book, 'Touchstone3'  unit5 'Food choice’

(1) A question of taste

What is the difference of 'full' and 'filling'?

That's whether the subject is person or thing.

- I ate fries, and I was full.  

- I ate salad, but it was not filling enough.

(2)Whatever you’re having

- Either one is fine,  Either way is fine.

- What kind of character do you think Kayla has? I think she looks modest.

2.Here a talk from Radio Eikaiwa

Topic is preposition, to, between and into. 

Mr.Emori and Cindy are talking about Ogikubo.

a Mr. Emori, I want to take you on a tour of Ogikubo today.

b It`s my first time here. What a nice little town.

a  Yes, it`s a quiet place. First, I want to show you a historical landmark to the left here.

b Is this it? It`s a very old Japanese gate.

a That`s right. This is the place where the Meiji Emperor rested while traveling.

b Wow! TO my surprise, you know more about Japanese history than I do.

Key sentence to my surprise, you know more about Japanese history than I do.

To my disappointment   to my disgust   to my relief  to my satisfaction  to my regret  to my delight  

To a certain extent   to the best of my knowledge  to my heart`s content  It`z a quater to seven   ten days to Christmas    

To my delight, sbe accepted my propozal.I avree with you to a certtain extent.

Leg`s meet at 10 to 12..

 

A boy and a parm reader are talking about his problem.

a Oh, it`s you again. You must really believe in parm reading.

b Hi, it`s been a while. A lot has happened.

a Please, sit down. Do you want another reading?

b Yes, I `m having problems again.

a Just between you and me, I knew that already.

b How?

a I know.  I can read between the lines. You and your girlfriend broke up.

b Yes, we did! Anything else?

a There is another woman.

b No, you are wrong. That`s over.

a I don`t know about that.

Key sentence just between you and me, I knew that already.

He divided the money equally between his two sons and three daughters.

Read between the lines.

It`s tough to choose between the two oc you.

Sharing aninheritance between shiblings can  be difficult.

I`m not very good at reading between the lines.

I`m standing at the border between the USA and Canada.

 

Astronaut Akira and commander Megun are talking about green crystal egg. 

a Akira, you said some computers were severely damaged by the alien ship. Is there any other damage?

b I went into the other  rooms to check. There was no other damage, but I found this stra.ge round object.

a What`s it? Some kind of green crystal egg?

Where did it come from?

b It must have come from the aliens. It`s not part of our equipment.

b Why would they leave us an egg?

a I cant say for sure yet, but I think It`s a message to us.

Key sentence I went into the other rooms to chech.

Come i.to the living room.

He somersaulted into the poor.

I can`t go into detail yet.

Get into trouble

Take into consideration account

What`s gotten into you?

Don`t come into my room without knocking.

After graduating, she wants to get into teaching.

He has been acting strangely. I don`t know what`s gotten into him.

 

Two colleagues are talking about one`s son.

a Hi, Will. Good morning. 

b Good morning, Rico. Did you have a nice weekend?

b It was OK. I heard you bumped into my son, Rengi on Sunday.

a Yes, I did. He`s grown into a fine young man.

b I`m not sure about that, but thank you.

a  He`s very handsome. So, he must be popular with the girls.

b Too popular. He spends too much time on his phone. He needs to get into his studies more.

Key sentence you bumped into my son Rengi on Sunday.

He`s grown into a fine young man.

Change into   put into practice   burst into   translate into English   

Who talked you into doing such a thing.

Be needs to get  into yoga.

My wife and I are into the same sport.

Could you translate this mail into English for me.

You have to put the English you`ve learned into practice.



Online English Conversation lesson by skype(20221012)

「The insight lander」 by Mr.Aldwin... from (4) to (7)

(4)  Robotic arms places instruments including seismometers on the surface.

(5)  Temprature and wind sensors

(6)  Solar panels

seismometers

Rise antenna measures the wobble of Mars’ North Pole  as it orbits the sun which will give clues on the planet’s iron-rich core.

Heat flow probe burrows (7) 5m (16ft) underground to measure.

Relation between meter and foot

1 inch = 1/12 feet = 2.54cm

1m =   40 inch,   5m =  200 inch = 16 feet

 

「楽しい英会話」の会記録(20221012)

Today`s speech is a talk from ラジオ英会話.

Topic is preposition, for, to.

Professor Peacock and Jessica are talking about his life.

a Hi, professor. Wellcome back. We haven`t seen you for a while.

b Thanks, Jessica. Yes, I was in London for a month. I`m looking forward to teaching again.

a I heard you have been spending a lot of time  with Ms. Terasaki.

b You mean Aki? Yes, we have been catching up on old times.

a  It sounds like a little Romance.

b Oh, it`s nothing serious. Anyway, for all I know.

I`ll be a bachelor for life. I`m 61.

a You are young for your age.

Key sentence I haven`t  been seen you for a while.

I haven`t seen you for a while.

I`ll be a bachelor for life.

You are young for your age.

short for a basketball player

small for a T.rex

responsible for a quality control

Had pasta for lunch

For all I know

For more imformation, call us at

So much for the project

We stay in Paris for ten days.

For more imformation about horse riding, please ask Roza!

What did you have for lunch?

 

Alexis and Casper are talking about his video.

a Alexis, Alexis. You won`t believe it.

b Casper, what happened?

a My video of our cat, Umi went viral!バズる 炎上する

b Now I see why you are jumping for joy.

a So many people watched it!

b Why? It`s just a video of our cat. There must some reson for it.

a Come on, Alexis. I put a lot of effort into making that video.

b Well, Umi is really cute.  You can`t take the credit for everything.全てをあなたの手柄にする

Key sentence Now I see why you are jumping for joy.

Thank you for     I`m grateful for   I`m sorry for   I apologize for

For that  some reason for she didn`t do that

There must been some reason for it.

You can`t see the forest for the trees.

I`m sorry for being so late.

A lot of girls find  you attractive for some reason. It`s a mystery!

I cant`study for tbe tracfic noise.

 

Newscaster Barry and film director Dris are talking about her new film.

a My guest today is award-winning film director Dris Williams. Dris, welclme.

b Thank you, Barry. It`s great to be here.

a Let`s talk about your new film.

b Sure. It`s about the rock band the Desperate Rats.

a I went to the theater last night to see it.

b So, what did you think?

a It was very nostalgic. I got to know them many years ago.

b The Desperate Rats are known to sevral generations.

a  It`s really amaging.

Key sentence I went to the theater last night to see it.

Went to London  walk to the station  run to the station     run to the bus stop get to phenix

Known to many generations

He is kind to ladies.

We won five  to two.

Christ is ten years to two.

Prefer math to English.

We are going to Singapore next week.

I `m deeply greatful to you for all for your support.

I Prefer playing soccer to watching it.

 

Sally and her art teacher Bob are talking about her painting.

a Sally, your painting is fantastic.

b Thank you, Bob. I just followed your tips. I used only a few colors.

a Sally, I think you are ready to go on to the next step.

b  The next step? What`s that?

a I want you to include a message in your next painting.

b What kind of message?

a Something simple and to the point. Keep it in your mind and stick to it while you paint.

b Can it be about love?

a That`s perfect!

Key sentence keep it in your mind and stick to it while you paint.

Promise me to keep it to yohrself.

Keep to the right.

Apply to    must be attached to an email

Must be stapled ued to your CV

Dance to hip pop music

Listen to radio Eikaiwa

The key to the apartment   the key to the safe

The key  to happiness

I love to listen to radio Eikaiwa. I learn a lot every day.

Keep the rules and you will be fine.

Should I glued my photo to

 

Online English Conversation lesson by skype(20221006)

Topic is hearing: Insight lander by Mr. Aldwin.

  1. The insight probe will investigate Mars` interior.
  2. The probe is currently situated near Mars` equator.
  3. Scientists aim to learn about Mars` composition from its core to its crust.

 

「楽しい英会話」の会記録(20221005)

1.Today’s lesson is the text book, 'Touchstone3'  unit5 'Food choice’,

  Healthy food

 

2.Here a talk from Radio Eikaiwa.

Arnold Sylvester and Roza are talking.

a Hi, can you help me?

b Sure. Hey, you are Arnold Sylverster! 

I can`t believe it.

a And, what`s your name?

b Roza.

a Roza. A beautiful name for a beautiful lady.

b Thank you! So, what can I do for you, Mr. Sylverter?

a Is this the train line for Shibuya?

b Yes, it is. Actually I`m going there myself, so just follow me. I`ll pay for your ticket.

a No, that`s OK. How about going for a coffee later, Rosa?

b Sorry, but I can`t 

Key sentence  is this the train line for Shibuya?I"ll pay for your ticket.

How about going for a coffee, later?

What can I do for you?

What`s in it for me?

A beautiful name for a be.autiful lady.

It`s not for me.  the right lerson for tbe job

Let`s go for a Pizza.

Do you think Jane is the right choice for captain?

I can introduce you to a good publisher, but what`s in it for me?

 

Roxy and her Grandpa are talking.

a Good morning, Roxy. Would you like a cup of tea?

b No, thanks, Grandpa. I have to leave soon.

a You`re not going to have breakfast first?

b I have to get ready for my classes. I didn`t finish my homework.

a Oh, dear. You have to eat something.

b I`ll go to a coffee shop later.

a Why didn`t finish your homework?

b My new classes are hard.

a That`s too bad. Let me know if I can help.

Key sentence I have to get ready for my classes.

Prepare for the party   head for home  vote for 

Care for animals   I'm happy for you  I feel sorry for you.

What does ASEAN stand for?

Cook for myself  see for yourself

Are you for or against the plan?

Wbat do the colors of theJapanese flag?

Sorry, I have to prepare for tomorrow`s presentation.

I eat out occasionally, but I always cook for myself.

 

Hiroki and Carolyn are talking.

a Hi, Hiroki. Long time no see.

b  Hi, Carolyn. I haven`t been here in ages.

a But you got graving for my ramen again.

b Exactly, Hey, what`s that in your hand?

a Oh, it`s a burner. It`s for making the French onion soup.

b That`s your most popular ramen, right?

a Yes, it is. Would you like that today?

b No, I`ll have something else for a change.

a How about the spycy Thai ramen?

b Sure. That sounds perfect.

Key sentence it`s for making the French onion soup.

I`ll have something else for a change.

What did you do that for?

What for?

For a rainy day   for sale  for the purpose of  for the sake of  

I think I`ll have the fish for a change.

No, my stamp collection is not for sale.

What did you come here for?

 

Gary and Helen are talking.

a Gary, I`ve been waiting for this film for so long!

b Me, too. Look at all the Desperate Rats fans.

They are all wearing Desperate Rat caps.

a  I wanted to get one too. I`ve been looking for them,  but they are always sold out.

b I read good reviews about the film.

a Don`t tell me anything, Gary.

b OK. The popcorn smells good.

a  I`m dying for a cola and some popcorn.

b Me too.

Key sentence I`ve been waiting for this film for so long!

I`ve been waiting for this file for so long.

I`m dying for a cola and some popcorn.

Hope for   long  for    wish for     call for ask for

Who is for a  beer?

I`m dying for a hot shower.

Many are call for the president`s resignation.

We have two girls so we are hoping for a boy this time.

 

Online English Conversation lesson by skype(20220927)

Listening practice about library

1 Libraries provide creative spaces and learning books.

2 libraries can help to improve technological literacy in society.

3 Navigating to any given book becomes possible using Library Bookmark.

4 Partrons would be able to receive books at home using Drones Dilivery.

5 Fingerlink allows the user to combine digital tools with a printed book.

「楽しい英会話」の会記録(20220928)

Today`s speech is a talk from ラジオ英会話.

Topic is preposition:with, without and across.

Topic is preposition: with, without, across.

Cindy and Mr.Emori are talking about haiku.

a Cindy, we are going to visit the place where the poet Basho was born.

b Wow, I didn`t even know he was born in Mie prefecture.

a Yes, not many people are familiar with that fact. There is a castle nearby too. It`s called Ueno Castle.

b Oh, wonderful. Are you going to write haiku there?

a Actually, Cindy. I don`t have my brush anx paper with me today.

b Oh, that`s unusual. I thought you always carried them with you.

Key sentence is I don`t have my  brush and paper with me.

I thought you always carried them with you.

A gifl with long hair  a girl with blue eyes 

Is familiar with that fact   go out with him 

Share the cake with her   agree with me

  to begin with 

I`m pleased with your success.

I`m satisfied with your success.

Is angry with   is careful with caffeine

What`s the matter with you.

What`s the wrong with you.

Do you have your driver`s license with you?

What`s the matter with Agatha, She looks upset.

Sorry, but I can`t agree with you.

 

Filesia and her boss Mr, Morikawa are talking about her old manager, Yuriko.

a I`ve been doing Yuriko"s job for a few months now... its not easy!

b Don"t worry, Felicia. It"ll get easir with time. By the way, Yuriko came by recently.

a When I was in Singapore on my business trip?

b Yes, she greeted me with a smile on her face, but she really wanted to see you.

a Oh, I`m sorry I missed her.

b She said she misses you.

a Aww, Yuriko is so sweet. How is she doing?

b She looked more relaxed than before.

a Good.

Key sentence it`ll get easier with time.

Wine improves with age.

He became wiser with age.

He`s in bed with the flu.

Sbe greeted with a smile on her face.

He`ll get much better with practice.Her face went red with embarrassment.

She looked at me with a twinkle in her eye.

 

Ren and his mother are talking about film camera.

a  Hey, Ren, did you take any pictures with the old film camera I gave you?

b  Yeah, I got some film and tried to take photos with it, but the results were disappointing.

a  What happened?

Most of the pictures came out dark and out of forcus.

a  Well, it takes some practice to get used film cameras. But with experience, you`ll get better.

b  I know,Mom, but  I`ll sticked with digital photography.

a  Well, it is more convenient.

Key sentence did you take any pictures with the old camera I gave you?

Eat fish with chopsticks  strike the nail with hammer  paint with brush write with a pen  

Is made with recycled paper  Is covered with snow

Is filled with anxiety

Help Mom with the housework  

provide peolle with food   

charge him with fraud    have words with

I`m happy with your work.  Don`t speak with your mouth full. He`s off work with a cold.

You can do many things with a food processor.

I don`t think it is verh difficult to eat with chopsticks.

Could you help Johnnie with his math homework?

 

Hiroto and his old girlfriend, Barbar are talking. 

a Hiroto? what are you doing here?

b Barbara? You like this Indian restaurant too?

a  Yes, I`ve been coming here a lot recently.

  So, what are you doing here?

b I read good reviews about it on the net.

a  It goes without saying that you and your fiancee are enjoying  your new apartment, right? 勿論、あなたの新しいアパートを享受しているのですよね?

b Um, not exactly. We broke up.

a Well, that`s none of my business. Anyway, I`ve got to go. Bye.

Key sentence It goes without saying that you and your fiancee are enjoying your new apartment.

I`m so busy so just go without me.

A man without beard   a world without war  poverty

He left without saying good-bye.

The hotel didn`t allow me to enter without  a jacket on.

I can`t live without your love.

Without some extra budget, we would have to give up the project.

I think I want to live a world without poverty.

I left the restaurant without paying the bill.

Without much more water, our crops will  be lost.

 

News caster, Bary King and restaurant owner, Casalyn are talking.

a Irrasshai! oh, Barry King! I saw you running across the street!

b You must be Carolyn, the owner of this place, right?

a Yes, how did you know?

b I came across a review of this restaurant with your name and photo. So, what do you recommend?

a The French onion tsukemen is very popular.

b Tsukemen, that"s nudles with a dipping sauce?

a  Exactly. You can also order toppings like soy meat and garlic chips.

b OK, I`ll have the works.

a Perfect! I`ll be back in a few minutes.

Key sentence I saw you running across the street.

They swam across the river.

There`s an excellent cafe across the street.

I hichhiked across Australia.

Across the board 

I came across a review of this restaurant with your name and photo.

How can I come this point across to them?

The river is to wide to swim across.

I tried very hard to get my point of view across.

We have to cut the cost across the board.