「楽しい英会話」の会記録(20230614)

Today`s speech is a talk about Radio Eikaiwa. 

Topic is suggestion.

Haiku club members, Mr.Emori and Cyndy are talking.

a Oh, it`s stoped raining.

b Yes, but it`s rare to see the blue sky these days.

a Since rainy season has started. 

b That`s right. But it will be sunny tomorrow again. How about going hiking?

a That`s s great idea. Why don`t we go to Takao ?

b I haven`t been there in years. I`d like to write haiku there.

a Oh, let`s write haik and haike at the same time.

b Nice one , Cyndy.

Key sentence how about going hiking.

This sentence is a simple suggestion.

How about a picnic?

How abojt taking the Shinkansen?

How about we go to the zoo?

Why don`t we spilt the bill?

Why don`t we ask your mother?

Why don`t we meet the station?

Maybe we can meet the station?

Let`s dance.

Let`s not argue.

Shall we dance?

It`s  getting  late. How about we finish the rest tommorow.

I`m free this afternoon.Wby don`t we go to a cafe?

Let`s get out of here. I want to beat the traffic.

 

Professor, Peacock and Aki are talking.

a Aki, you keep looking at your ring.

b It`s such a lovely engagement ring.

Thank you for choosing it.

a I`m so happy you like it.

b I love it, Brendan. I`ve been thinking. Where should we hold our wedding?

a Yes,  that`s been on my mind too. I was thinking about Scotland.

b That`s your birth place. Oh, I have an idea. We should have it at Loch Ness.

a Loch Ness? Why there?

b I think we should take our wedding photo with Nessy. Maybe it`ll make an apearance.

Let`s keep our fingers crossed!

Key sentence we should hold our wedding at Roch Ness.

This sentence is strong suggestion.

We should hire a photogragher.

We need to get dressed up.

I think we should get separate rooms.

I think we should follow the manual.

Don`t you think we should do that?

I suggest a guided tour.

I suggest meeting in the hotel lobby.

I suggest we cut back on spending.

We don`t share  any hobbies. I think we shoud 

take dance lessons together.

I suggest we get matching T,shifts.

We both have full-time jobs. I suggest hiring a housekeeper.

 

An alien, Zeitox and a schientist are talking.

a Thank you for meeting with us. Zeitox, this is the first yime an alien has visited us.

b That`s probably true.

a We heard that you have already met some humans.

b A few, I went to a vega ramen shop in Japan and I met some people.

a We have to ask you to stop meeting with humans.

b Why?

a Humanity isn`t ready for aliens visitors.

I propose that you stay here with us in our lab.

b Maybe, do you serve ramen?

Key sentence is I propose that you stay hefe with us in our lab.

This sentence is official suggestion.

We must stop him right away.

We will have to stop bim right away.

We `d better call our lawyer.

We`d better get a move on.

We`d better concider thei offer.

I see no alternative  but to hire more stuff.

We have to increase sales. We are far behind our target.

I suppose that we reschdule our meeting to next week. Most of us are busy today.

The only way to vet a table at that restairant is for us to make a reservation.

 

Shogi club members, Sota and Masami are talking. 

a So, is this a real photo of an alien ?

b  Yes, Sota.Would I lie to you?

a  I guess not. But you know, anyone can make a fake photo easily.

b Not me!

a I want to meet this alien. Can you contact him?

b I didn`t get his contact info.

a Hmm. It might be a good  idea to call the police then.

b No I don`t think so. Anyway, I think Zeitox will return, Sota.

a What if he doesn`t?

b He will.

Key sentence it might be a good idea to call the police then.

This sentence is moderate suggestion.

It`s just an idea, but why don`t we ask your parents?

It`s just an idea  but why don`t we change the font?

Suppose we add pictures to the menu.

Wbat if we have lunch on the roof?

Your face looks pale. It might be a good idea to see the doctor.

Our brand needs a fresh look. Suppose we change our logo?

My brother is a musician. What if we ask him to play at our wedding?