「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.