「楽しい英会話」の会記録(20230419)

1.Today’s lesson is the text book, 'Touchstone3'  unit7 'relationship’,dating, 

Tips

contact with….loose touch with

live happiely ever after…その後ずっと幸せに暮らす

to sow one`s wild oats..わかげのいたり

vs settle down身を固める

 

2.Here is a talk from Radio Eikaiwa.

Topic is greeting.

Yoshi and Barbala are talking.

a Hi, You are good at using these machines.

b Thank you.

a Um, I don`t mean to bother you. But could you tell me how to use them?

b Sure, First, pick your course. 

a Course?

b Yes, there are a variety of courdes. I`d recommend easy climb for starters.

a OK, is that all?

b Then, just enter the time you want to exercise.

   So, for example, 30minutes.

a 20 minutes is fine. Thank you.

b No problem, have fun.

Key sentence I don`t mean to bother you, could you tell me how to use them?

I'm sorry but could you show me the way to the station、please.

I`m afraid David is out at the moment.

I know you are busy but could you help for a second?

Actually, I`m quitting this job.

I`m sorry could you turn down your  music.

I`m afraid we are full booked.

I know you are busy, but we really need your help with this project.

 

Rengi and his home tutor, Yayoi are talking.

a Yayoi, do you know anything about achaeogy?

b Well, I `m no expert, but I have read some books. Why?

a I`m curious about the origin of the human race.

b It`s still a big  mistery.

a When do you think humans came from?

b As far as we know, humans started in Africa a long time ago.

a So, we all are from Africa?

b In the manner of speaking, yes, of course, it was not called Africa back then.

Key sentence as far as we know, humans started in Africa az long time ago.

As far as I know, I`m not allergic to anything.

In my opinion, layoffs are the only way to save this business.

Acording to the weather forecast, it will be sunny tomorrkw.

As far as I know, we don`t sell that model.in my opinion, dogs are the best pets.

Acording this mail, we are getting a new coworker from next month.

 

A couple, Gary and Helen are talking.

a What are you watching, Gary?

b It`s the first Ramenator movie.

a Oh, again?  Right, now it looks familiar. There is the Ramenator. Arnold Sylvester looks so young.

b He sure does.  This movie was made over 30 years old, isn`t it?

a And I love the famale lead. She was so strong.  What was the name of her character? It`s on the chip of my tangue.

b Ginger.

a Oh, right! Ginger Yale. Not ginger ale.

b Ha ha! there is a bottle in the Fridge.

Key sentence it`s on the chip of my tangue.

Her name was er Hanako, right?

I can)t remember ..oh, it was Lucy, wasn`t  it?

Well, hercooking is good, but I mean, it`s not restaurant level.

Let me see..How can I put it?

There is a gas station about I dunno, ten or so minutes from here.

You work in ..uh..sales, right?

This song is by...it`s on the chip of my tangue..ah The Desperate Rats!

Let me see...hmm..OK, how about Friday afternoon? I should be free.

 

Brian and Taeko are talking.

a Brian!

b Welcome back, Taeko. It`s good to see you again.

a It`s great to see you too. I love the blue skies here.

b Yes, the weather is usually good. So, how was your flight?

a fine. It was not so long this time.

b You must be starving. How about some lunch first?

a  Great idea.

b So, what kind of food do you like?

a Thai food would be nice.

b Thai ? I know just the place. Let`s go.

Key sentence so, what kind of food do you like?

So, why is everyone wearing neckties today?

Tell me, what kind of car did you buy?

Tell me, what`s your mind?

Tell me, what happened?

Hey, can you lend me some money?

Hey, can I talk you real quick?

Hey, can you do me a favor? Could you scan these and send me the files?

So, are you coming or not?

Tell me, are you single?

Heg, hold the door open?My hands are full.