「楽しい英会話」の会の記録(20200108)

 Today's presentation is a talk from ラジオ英会話.

 Topic is countable noun and uncountable noun. 

first a couple is talking about shopping in Italy

a So, this is the last day in Italy. I can't wait to get back to Japan.

b Are you serious ? I don't want leave Italy yet . I need to do some more shopping.

a You are joking, right.

b No, there are a few clothes I saw in the shop near the theatre. Can you have put them in your suitcase?

a I don't have room for more clothes in my suitcase.

b Oh, come on, please.

a OK. I'll try.

 

key sentence is I don't have room for more clothes in my suit case.

 

This hotel has 200 guest rooms.

This bottle is made of glass.

He always wears stylish glasses.

Do you have time after the meeting?

I had a great time at your party.

There is no room for doubt.

It took me a long time to get used to living in Japan.



Second story is Two persons are talking about cheese

 

a Thank you for taking me to this restaurant.

   This view of the Christmas illuminations is beautiful.

b But not as beautiful as you.

a Oh, come on.

b Ha ha! So, how do you like the food?

a This cheese dish is delicious. What is it called?

b It is called raclette. The name refers to both the dish and the famous Swiss cheese.

a I just love cheese.

b Me too. And  there are so many different  cheeses in the world.

 

key sentence is There are so many different cheeses in the world.

 

Should cheese be served before or after the dessert?

I drank too much wine at the party.

New world wines are becoming more and more popular.

Three coffees, please.

Chris preffers full-bodied red wine.

Is it true cheese is high in cholesterol?



Third story is At toystore staff and customer are talking about stuffed animals

 

a Hello, sir, may I help you?

b Yes, thanks. 

I 'm looking for christmas presents for my two nieces.

a Do you have anything in mind?

b Well, do you have stuffed animals?

a Yes, we have a wonderful sellection. If you'd care to follow me, they are in the next aistle.

b Thanks a lot.  I don't mind because I love to imagine the kids' smiles when they open their presents.

key sentence is do you have stuffed animals?

A mother will love her chidren.

I 'm a student.

We're students.

Dogs have a tail (tailes).

Do you have fountain pens?

These people are guniusses.

Male proboscis monkeys have real large noses.




Last story is Two colleagues are talking about their boss's singing

 

a I know you don't like lemon on fried chicken.

b Oh, go ahead. Squeeze some lemon on it.

a I thought you didn't like it.

b Well, I started to like it that way. Oh, I hear we are not going to karaoke after this year-end party.

a But the boss was looking forward to it.

b Yes, but. I thought the boss has caught a cold and he can't sing tonight. 

a What a relief!  I was prepared for another long night of his terrible singing. Cheers!

b Cheers!

 

Key sentence is What a relief!

pain relief formula.

tax relief.

a relief project

a relief pitcher

Massage thetapy can provide short-term relief for muscle pain.

To our relief, nobody was injured.

Many NGOs have organized relief for the victims.

Today's chips in the class

pocket money お年玉

Why did he have double part-time jobs? Because he wanted to earn money

 If you would care to follow me, they are in the next aisle.