「楽しい英会話」の会記録（20231101)

1.Today’s lesson is the text book, 'Touchstone3’ unit10, ’What`s up?’,’Catching up’

2.Here is a talk from Radio Eikaiwa.

Today`s speech is a talk about Radio Eikaiwa. 

Topic is disagreement.

Gary and Helen are talking.

a Gary, I might need to get anothrr bookshelf.

b Wow, Helen, you got a lot of books already.

a I know. If I buy book any more, I won`t put them anywhere.

b Why don`t you read e-books?

a I do sometimes, but real books have their advantages.

b Such as?

a You can remember things better from realbooks.

b I agree with you up to a point, but e-books take up less space.

a That`s true.

key sentence I agree with you, but e-books take up less space.

Gary temporaly withdraws and conveys his disagreement.

I see your point. I see what you mean.

I understand where you  are coming from, but

I hear you, but

I agree with you up tk a point, but I have no time to complete all those tasks.

I understand where you are coming from, but I`m afraid I can`t agree with you.

I take your point, but out schedule for the day 

has already been decided.

An alien, Zaytox and Masami are talking about Sota.

a Zaytox! Where did Sota go?

b He is outside. He said he needed to think.

a Did you talk to him?

b Yes, he is a nice guy.

a I think so, too. What did you say?

b I asked about the shogi club. I want to join.

a Can you play shogi?

b Yes, I learned the rules. It`s easy.

a Did Sota agree?

b I can`t say. He said he never had an alien in his club before.

a Yeah, I would think not.

key sentence II can`t say.

Zaytox reserves his judgement.

I`m not so . I can`t say for sure.

It`s hard to say. I would`t like to say.

It`s hard  to say since the detaild haven`t been released yet.

I`m not sure about that. I`m not part of the committee that decides who to hire.

I wouldn`t like to say. It`s not my place to talk about their relationship.

Kelly and Arnold Sylvester are talking.

a All right, we are back. Today we have a very special guest. Arnord Sylvester, welcome to the show.

b Than you, Kelly. It`s pleasure to be here.

a Arnord, let me say that I am a huge fan of your movies.

b That`s so kind of you.

a I think the first movie that I saw on TV was the original Ramenator.

b That was a long time ago.

a You haven`t changed much at all.

b Oh, you know how to flatter your guest!

key sentence that`s so kind of you.

Arnord appreciates Kelly and add his positive saying.

I knew you had it in you. Thanks. That means a lot to me.

Would you like some quiche Yes, please. It looks delicious.

I recommend the calzone. OK,  thanks. I`ll try.

Can I help you with your suitcase?

Thank you.It`s kind of you to offer.

You need to cut back on junk food.

Thanks for the advice. I`ll try.

I knew I could do it.

Thanks. It was a huge help knowing you had my back.

Be sure to get shimesaba if you go there.

Thanks! It must be good if you`re recommending it. I`ll be sure to try it.

Drink more water. Your body will thank you.

Thanks, that`s really good advice. I think I`ll do that.

Loxy and her father are talking.

a How`s college life?

b It`s OK, but I want to go back to the UK.

a Sure, you can stay at your grandparents`  again.

b But this time I`ll pay for the plain ticket.

a It`s very expensive, Roxy.

b I know, That`s why I want to get a part-time job.

a Why don`t you teach English conversation?

b I appreciate your advice,  but it`s not for me. I`m bad at teaching.

a Really? I think you would make a good teacher.

b No, I`m too shy.

key sentence I appreciate your advice, but it`s not for me.

How about you stay at my place?

Thank you, but I don`t want to impose on you.

How about you rent a car?

That`s a good suggestion, but I actually don`t have a license.

Would you like some quiche? No, thank you. I`m already full, I`m afraid.

Why don`t you join us?

Thanks for asking, but I have plans this evening.

Maybe next time?

I`m happy to lend your hand.

I appreciate your offer , but I`d like to handle this myself.

How about buying a new TV?

That`s not a bad idea, but I can`t right now.

I don`t have the money.

Care to try some inago?

Lh, no thank you. I`m sure it`s delicious, but it not for me.

Why don`t I talk to your boss for you?

Thank you for offering. That`s kind of you, but this is between her and me.

「楽しい英会話」の会記録（20231025)

Today`s speech is a talk about Radio Eikaiwa. 

Topic is disagreement.

Gary and Helen are talking.

a Gary, I might need to get another bookshelf.

b Wow, Helen, you got a lot of books already.

a I know. If I buy books any more, I won`t put them anywhere.

b Why don`t you read e-books?

a I do sometimes, but real books have their advantages.

b Such as?

a You can remember things better from realbooks.

b I agree with you up to a point, but e-books take up less space.

a That`s true.

key sentence I agree with you, but e-books take up less space.

Gary temporaly withdraws and conveys his disagreement.

I see your point. I see what you mean.

I understand where you  are coming from, but

I hear you, but

I agree with you up tk a point, but I have no time to complete all those tasks.

I understand where you are coming from, but I`m afraid I can`t agree with you.

I take your point, but out schedule for the day 

has already been decided.

An alien, Zaytox and Masami are talking about Sota.

a Zaytox! Where did Sota go?

b He is outside. He said he needed to think.

a Did you talk to him?

b Yes, he is a nice guy.

a I think so, too. What did you say?

b I asked about the shogi club. I want to join.

a Can you play shogi?

b Yes, I learned the rules. It`s easy.

a Did Sota agree?

b I can`t say. He said he never had an alien in his club before.

a Yeah, I would think not.

key sentence II can`t say.

Zaytox reserves his judgement.

I`m not so . I can`t say for sure.

It`s hard to say. I would`t like to say.

It`s hard  to say since the detaild haven`t been released yet.

I`m not sure about that. I`m not part of the committee that decides who to hire.

I wouldn`t like to say. It`s not my place to talk about their relationship.

Kelly and Arnold Sylvester are talking.

a All right, we are back. Today we have a very special guest. Arnord Sylvester, welcome to the show.

b Than you, Kelly. It`s pleasure to be here.

a Arnord, let me say that I am a huge fan of your movies.

b That`s so kind of you.

a I think the first movie that I saw on TV was the original Ramenator.

b That was a long time ago.

a You haven`t changed much at all.

b Oh, you know how to flatter your guest!

key sentence that`s so kind of you.

Arnord appreciates Kelly and add his positive saying.

I knew you had it in you. Thanks. That means a lot to me.

Would you like some quiche Yes, please. It looks delicious.

I recommend the calzone. OK,  thanks. I`ll try.

Can I help you with your suitcase?

Thank you.It`s kind of you to offer.

You need to cut back on junk food.

Thanks for the advice. I`ll try.

I knew I could do it.

Thanks. It was a huge help knowing you had my back.

Be sure to get shimesaba if you go there.

Thanks! It must be good if you`re recommending it. I`ll be sure to try it.

Drink more water. Your body will thank you.

Thanks, that`s really good advice. I think I`ll do that.

Loxy and her father are talking.

a How`s college life?

b It`s OK, but I want to go back to the UK.

a Sure, you can stay at your grandparents`  again.

b But this time I`ll pay for the plain ticket.

a It`s very expensive, Roxy.

b I know, That`s why I want to get a part-time job.

a Why don`t you teach English conversation?

b I appreciate your advice,  but it`s not for me. I`m bad at teaching.

a Really? I think you would make a good teacher.

b No, I`m too shy.

key sentence I appreciate your advice, but it`s not for me.

How about you stay at my place?

Thank you, but I don`t want to impose on you.

How about you rent a car?

That`s a good suggestion, but I actually don`t have a license.

Would you like some quiche? No, thank you. I`m already full, I`m afraid.

Why don`t you join us?

Thanks for asking, but I have plans this evening.

Maybe next time?

I`m happy to lend your hand.

I appreciate your offer , but I`d like to handle this myself.

How about buying a new TV?

That`s not a bad idea, but I can`t right now.

I don`t have the money.

Care to try some inago?

Lh, no thank you. I`m sure it`s delicious, but it not for me.

Why don`t I talk to your boss for you?

Thank you for offering. That`s kind of you, but this is between her and me.

「楽しい英会話」の会記録（20231018)

1.Today’s lesson is the text book, 'Touchstone3’ unit9, ’Tech savvy’,’Identity theft’

2.Here is a talk from Radio Eikaiwa

Topic is disagreement.

Dr.Stein and Jeannie are talking.

a Dr. Stein, why did you creat me and Frankie?

b Wow, what`s a question? Out of the blue?

a Isn`t it such a difficult question?

b What I meant was I wasn`t expecting you to ask such a thing.

a Why not?

b Didn`t you want Frankie and me to be like a human?

a I supose you have point there.

b So, what is the answer?

a Why? it`s because I  wanted a family.

b I see. Thank you.Dr.Stein.

key sentence I suppose you have a point there.

Dr.Stein agrees with the implication.

I agree with most of what you are saying.         

I agree with the main trust of your opinion.

I agree with you up to a point.

you are probably right.

You could be right.    

That could work. That could be an opinion.

That might be doable. You may have a point.

I suppose you are right. Maybe I`m being too strict with kid.

I think I agree with what you`re saying.

I`d like some time to consider your sugvestion, though. Can I  sleep on it?

You suppose you are right. Maybe I`m being too strict with the kids.

I think I agree with most what you`re saying.I would like some time to consider your suggestion, though.Can I sleep on it?

You are probably right.Maybe switching jobs so soon isn`t such a good idea.

Yayoi and Jonas are talking.

Yayoi is Jonas`s boss.

a Jonas, I`m afraid you have not achieved your work goals.

b Which goals?

a You were supposed to attend some educational workshops, but you haven`t.

b That`s true.

a And there have been some complaints about your chatting in the office.

b Chatting? I don`t chat so much.

a You did, Jonas.

b I completely disagree. That`s not how I see it.

I`m building connections with coworkers.

a People are busy and need to concentrate.

b I see. I will dial it back then.

key sentence I completely disagree.

I can`t agree. there`s not true.

That`s not how I see it.

I don`t see it that way. I don`t feel that way at all.

I can`t go along with you on that.

That`s not something I can agree on.

That`s not my take on it.

We`ll have to agree to disagree.

Let`s agree to disagree.

I can`t go along with you on that. To me hiding the truth from someone is the same as lying to them.

I can`t agree with you. Reducing office space saves money, but it limits our capacity to do buisness. It`s not a long-term solution.

That`s not how I see it.Accepting your limitations is a sign of maturity, not weakness.

Commander, Megan and flight pilot, Akira are talking.

a Commander, why do I have to fly to the moon?Are you serious?

b Actually I`m not. It was a joke.

a A joke?

b Yes. You seemed a bit down. I wanted to make you smile.

a Oh, I don`t understand the joke. So, let me get this straight. I can fly directly back to Earth?

b Yes, Akira.

aYou are serious this time?

b Yes, I am.

b What a relief! I am finally leaving Mars!

Thank goodness! Woohoo!

key sentence  are you serious?

you must be joking! No way!

Don`t give me that!　Come on!　

What are you talking about?

Are you serious?　 You have joined the gim last month, and now you are going to quit?

No way! I`m not going in there.I saw a spider. I hate the spider!

Come on! Stop to complain such a grouch. Come with me to the party. You will love it.

Professor Peacock and his wife, Aki are talking.

a It`s a lovely day.

b Yes, I love this kind of weather.

a Aki, do you feel at home here?

b Not yet. It`s going to take time.

a Is there anything you need?

b Um, I would like to put a kotatsu in the living room.

a A kotatsu? Those low tables with a heater?

b Yes, It`s needed for the colder months.

a I hate to disagree, but It`s not really necessary.

b  But my legs will get cold.

a  Don`t worry. We have central heating.

key sentence  I hate to disagree, but it`s not reakly necessary.

That`s the cushion of disagreement.

I`m sorry, but I can`t agree.

I`m afraid that`s not how I see it.

Not to contradict you,but that isn`t necessary.

With all due respect, I have to disagree.

I`m sorry, but I can`t go along with you on that.

I`m afraid I can`t agree with you. Teenagers need more sleeping not more homework.

I hate to disagree with you, but that`s not how I see it. Many families are fine without owning a car.

「楽しい英会話」の会記録（20231011)

This morning I was shocked to watch TV, BS1 World News, Hamas`s invasion into Israel. 150 hostages were hold and their lives are dangerous.  I wish they all could be saved.

By the way, today`s speech is a talk about Radio Eikaiwa. 

Topic is agreement.

Two rock group member, Bill and Cynthia are talking about  his songs.

a So, Cynthia.   You really don`t like my songs?

b  personally, I like them. But I was thinking about our fan base.

a Don`t my songs remind you of the good old days?

b Well, that was a different ara, Bill. There`s no need to rash things. You can write more music.

a Sounds good. I can go with our heavy metal style. It shouldn`t be a problem.

b Thanks, Bill. Trust me, that`s what our fans want.

a If you say so.

b I do.

Key sentence Sounds good.

This phrase, Bill agrees with Cynthia easily.

Why don`t we going after work?

1.   Sure things.  That works for me. Yeah, let`s do that.

Can you give me a ride?

No problem. OK. Of course. Certainly. Gladly.

I`ll pick you up around three.Soundsgood?

No problem. OK. That`s fine with me. That should be no problem.

We are meeting location? Sounds good!

You need a ride to the station? No problem. I have nothing to do now.

Do you want to leave work early? That shouldn`t  be a problem.

A student, Renge and his home tutor, Aoi are talking about his sport festival.

a OK, Renge. That`s all for today. We can study Lesson 5 next time.

b Thanks, Aoi. Oh, I wanted to ask you something.

a Sure, what`s up?

b Our school is having its sports festival next Saturday. I`m running. Wanna come?

a I`m sorry,  I would love to go.  but  I`m  busy

on Saturday.

b Oh, do you have to work ?

a No,  my niece wants to go shopping.

b Your niece?  How old  is your niece?

a Ten. She wants to buy a Halloween costume.

b OK, that`s  cool.

key sentence I`m sorry. I would love to go. But I`m busy on Saturday.

Aoi declines his offer..

Can you give me a ride?　Sorry I can`t .My car broke down.

May I leave work early? I`m afraid I can`t let you.we are short staffed today.

Why don`t we go for a drink after work? I`m sorry I wish I could., but I have to submit an important report tomorrow morning, so I can`t. How about tomorrow?

I`m sorry. I need the aisle seat because my legs are too long.

I`m sorry  I can`t let you. It`s actually my parents`s car. I could drive you, though. Does that work?

I would if I could, but I have an appointment right after my shift. Sorry.

Two new comers, Rintaro and Akari are talking.

a Rintaro, it`s been a while. How are you doing?

b Fine. I`m really busy learning new things.

a You look great! Did you lose some weight?

b Maybe. I have to run around to different places everyday.

a That`s good exercise. I wish I could move around more often.

b But It is not easy being the new kid on the block.

a I feel the same way. It is hard to get to know evrybody.

b It takes time. But I`m sure you will be OK.

a Thanks.

key sentence I feel the same way.

Akari agrees with Rintaro`s opinion.

I agree with you. I agree to his plan.

I think so, too. That`s a good point.

Do you agree? Are you for (against)the plan?

We fully support his proposal.

Everyone is in favor of the merger.

I`m behind you on this.

I agree with you.let`s go and ask the boss if he`ll suport you.

That`s excellent point. I had not concidered the problem from that angle.

Are you for or against the plan? I want to know how much support it has.

Two students, Gary and Helen are talking.

a Gary, where are you going?

qI  I`m going home. I`ve had it.

a What happened?

b I couldn`t stand the guy who was sitting next to us.

a The one on his phone?

b Yes. He was on a business call, talking loudly. That`s not OK.

a I couldn`t agree more. I guess it doesn`t bother some people.

b And I didn`t feel like complaining to the staff.

a Well, someone else probably will. I will go back to the darm with you. Let me get my things.

key sentence  I couldn`t agree more.

Helen agrees with Gary strongly.

I agree completely.  I`m all for that.

This is the best learnibg method.

Absolutely. that`s for sure.

This leclure is so boring.

You can say that again.

Hey don`t complain. Coming here was your idea.

I couldn`t agree more.Money isn`t everything.

Absolutely,. I hate when people cruise in the passing lane.

Youcan say that again. Talking loudly on the phone in a public place is a nuisance.

奈良絵本、絵巻の展示会

日本古典文学を研究している友人の勧めで、東京駅丸の内北口から徒歩1分の丸善本社のギャラリーで開催中の珍しい絵巻の展示会に行ってきました。慶應義塾大学図書館が持っている貴重書と同教授の石川透先生が所蔵される伝本の展示会です。多くは江戸時代の絵本で、珍しい点は異類物といって、動物や妖怪などの絵が描かれています。友人はこうした絵のついた物語と本文の関係を、神話と並ぶ研究テーマとしているそうです。自分には若干尾形光琳の屏風のごとく色彩が鮮やかで繊細な描写で楽しませてもらえる印象深い物語絵巻でした。入場無料で、10月10日までです。

「楽しい英会話」の会記録（20231004)

1.Today’s lesson is the text book, 'Touchstone3’ unit9, ’Tech savvy’,’Identity theft’

2.Here is a talk from Radio Eikaiwa

Topic is fresh ideas.

Dr.Stein and Jeannie are talking about Frankie.

a  Dr.Stein, can I ask you a question about Frankie?

b Of course, Jeannie.

a Why does he act like a Robot?

b He is a robot. He is an android.

a But I`m an android too. I don`t act that.

b You are different. look at it this way. You would be bored if he acted just like you, right?

a I guess so.

b But he learns from you. You are his teacher.

Look at him with fresh eyes.

a OK, Dr.Stein. I will.

key sentence Look at it this way.

In this phrase we use visual verb.

Look at this issue.

Try to see it from another point of view.

You need to see things in different light.

Look inside yourself.

Look at it from the author`s perspective.

put yourself in the author`s shoes.

Try to see where the author`s coming from.

Look at it this way. If we don`t act now, people will think we don`t care about the issue.

Try to see it from another point of view. Your parents just want what`s best for you.

Look inside yourself. You don`t really want to give up so easily, do you?

Gary and counselor are talking.

a OK, so I finished the online questionnaire.

   What are my results?

b It seems like you do well working alone.

a But I don`t want be an engineer. I want to change my major.

b That`s not the only kind of job for someone like you. Think outside the box.

a Do you have any other sugestions?

b Well, do you like to do creative work?

a Yes, I think so.

b How about becoming some kind of designer?

a Hmmm.

key sentence think outside the box.

Think about it like this.

In this phrase we use ideative verb.

Have you ever thought aboit it in this way?

Think .

Think big. Think different.

Think in terms of location.

Think outside the  won`t stand out using convsntional thinking.

Think about it like this. Exercise is an investment in your body`s healthHave you ever thought about it this way?

Everyone  here is under  a lot of pressure, not just you.

Bill and Cynthia are talking.

a Cynthia, do you really think my songs are old-fashioned.

b Bill, you must admit that nobody listens to this kind of misic anymore.

a I`m telling you, Cynthia. disco music is coming back!

b But the Desperate Rats is a heavy metal rock band.

a We play many different kinds of songs. Lets not forget that our band started out as a pop music group.

b That was a long time ago.

a Any way, I think our fans will be surprised.

b That`s for sure.

key sentence let`s not forget our band started out as a pop music group.

Some people point out others` overseeing.

Don`t forget that coming here is your idea.

You must admit that this isn`t your work.

The generation gap should not be overlooked.

It should be remembered that we`re after the same thing.

Keep in mind that not evryone has deep pockets.

Don`t forget that the last houseplant you had died. Get a plastic one instead.

You must admit that a destination wedding is inconvenient for some people.

It should eb rememberd that allour previous attempt ended in failure.

Sota and Masami are talking.

a Sota, Zaytox is coming here soon.

b The space alien? He is coming? Here?

a Yes, he said he wants to meet you.

b OK. I`m not going anywhere.

a But first I need to appologize to you , Sota.

b For what?

a  I made a mistake dating Tom. He was not nice boy after all.

b It`s in the past. Let bygones be bygones.

Anyway I have nothing against Tom.

a No hard feelings?

b Of course not. he shoudn`t have used this shogi club for dating.

key sentence let bygones be bygones.

In this phrase we use proverb.

Let`s wipe the slate clean. Forgive and forget.

No hard feelings?

Al is forgiven?

Water under the bridge?

I`m not angry you were late. Let bygones be bygones.

You hurt me , but it`s in the past now. Forgive and forget.

I`m sorry, but Riley was the best fit for the job. No hard feelings?

福井、奈良旅行

先週の金曜日から昨日にかけて十年ぶりに旅にでました。行先は福井と奈良です。学生時代の知人の一人が福井に住んでいて、彼と友人の主催で芦原温泉で同窓会がありました。豪華料理を堪能し、多いに歓談し、カラオケに喉をならし、絞めは塾歌、応援歌(丘の上)です。なん十年ぶりかで旧交を温め合い楽しい時間を過ごしました。

翌日土曜日は菩提寺の総本山永平寺、最後の日曜日はやはり守り寺である宝山寺に参詣して来ました。奈良では少し時間があったので、法隆寺、中宮寺に立ち寄ることができました。中宮寺の半跏思惟像にしばし癒されました。法隆寺では八十歳のガイドさんとお話ができて良いご縁に恵まれました。