This morning I was shocked to watch TV, BS1 World News, Hamas`s invasion into Israel. 150 hostages were hold and their lives are dangerous. I wish they all could be saved.
By the way, today`s speech is a talk about Radio Eikaiwa.
Topic is agreement.
Two rock group member, Bill and Cynthia are talking about his songs.
a So, Cynthia. You really don`t like my songs?
b personally, I like them. But I was thinking about our fan base.
a Don`t my songs remind you of the good old days?
b Well, that was a different ara, Bill. There`s no need to rash things. You can write more music.
a Sounds good. I can go with our heavy metal style. It shouldn`t be a problem.
b Thanks, Bill. Trust me, that`s what our fans want.
a If you say so.
b I do.
Key sentence Sounds good.
This phrase, Bill agrees with Cynthia easily.
Why don`t we going after work?
- Sure things. That works for me. Yeah, let`s do that.
Can you give me a ride?
No problem. OK. Of course. Certainly. Gladly.
I`ll pick you up around three.Soundsgood?
No problem. OK. That`s fine with me. That should be no problem.
We are meeting location? Sounds good!
You need a ride to the station? No problem. I have nothing to do now.
Do you want to leave work early? That shouldn`t be a problem.
A student, Renge and his home tutor, Aoi are talking about his sport festival.
a OK, Renge. That`s all for today. We can study Lesson 5 next time.
b Thanks, Aoi. Oh, I wanted to ask you something.
a Sure, what`s up?
b Our school is having its sports festival next Saturday. I`m running. Wanna come?
a I`m sorry, I would love to go. but I`m busy
on Saturday.
b Oh, do you have to work ?
a No, my niece wants to go shopping.
b Your niece? How old is your niece?
a Ten. She wants to buy a Halloween costume.
b OK, that`s cool.
key sentence I`m sorry. I would love to go. But I`m busy on Saturday.
Aoi declines his offer..
Can you give me a ride? Sorry I can`t .My car broke down.
May I leave work early? I`m afraid I can`t let you.we are short staffed today.
Why don`t we go for a drink after work? I`m sorry I wish I could., but I have to submit an important report tomorrow morning, so I can`t. How about tomorrow?
I`m sorry. I need the aisle seat because my legs are too long.
I`m sorry I can`t let you. It`s actually my parents`s car. I could drive you, though. Does that work?
I would if I could, but I have an appointment right after my shift. Sorry.
Two new comers, Rintaro and Akari are talking.
a Rintaro, it`s been a while. How are you doing?
b Fine. I`m really busy learning new things.
a You look great! Did you lose some weight?
b Maybe. I have to run around to different places everyday.
a That`s good exercise. I wish I could move around more often.
b But It is not easy being the new kid on the block.
a I feel the same way. It is hard to get to know evrybody.
b It takes time. But I`m sure you will be OK.
a Thanks.
key sentence I feel the same way.
Akari agrees with Rintaro`s opinion.
I agree with you. I agree to his plan.
I think so, too. That`s a good point.
Do you agree? Are you for (against)the plan?
We fully support his proposal.
Everyone is in favor of the merger.
I`m behind you on this.
I agree with you.let`s go and ask the boss if he`ll suport you.
That`s excellent point. I had not concidered the problem from that angle.
Are you for or against the plan? I want to know how much support it has.
Two students, Gary and Helen are talking.
a Gary, where are you going?
qI I`m going home. I`ve had it.
a What happened?
b I couldn`t stand the guy who was sitting next to us.
a The one on his phone?
b Yes. He was on a business call, talking loudly. That`s not OK.
a I couldn`t agree more. I guess it doesn`t bother some people.
b And I didn`t feel like complaining to the staff.
a Well, someone else probably will. I will go back to the darm with you. Let me get my things.
key sentence I couldn`t agree more.
Helen agrees with Gary strongly.
I agree completely. I`m all for that.
This is the best learnibg method.
Absolutely. that`s for sure.
This leclure is so boring.
You can say that again.
Hey don`t complain. Coming here was your idea.
I couldn`t agree more.Money isn`t everything.
Absolutely,. I hate when people cruise in the passing lane.
Youcan say that again. Talking loudly on the phone in a public place is a nuisance.
