「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?