Today`s speech is a talk about Radio Eikaiwa.
Topic is disagreement.
Gary and Helen are talking.
a Gary, I might need to get another bookshelf.
b Wow, Helen, you got a lot of books already.
a I know. If I buy books any more, I won`t put them anywhere.
b Why don`t you read e-books?
a I do sometimes, but real books have their advantages.
b Such as?
a You can remember things better from realbooks.
b I agree with you up to a point, but e-books take up less space.
a That`s true.
key sentence I agree with you, but e-books take up less space.
Gary temporaly withdraws and conveys his disagreement.
I see your point. I see what you mean.
I understand where you are coming from, but
I hear you, but
I agree with you up tk a point, but I have no time to complete all those tasks.
I understand where you are coming from, but I`m afraid I can`t agree with you.
I take your point, but out schedule for the day
has already been decided.
An alien, Zaytox and Masami are talking about Sota.
a Zaytox! Where did Sota go?
b He is outside. He said he needed to think.
a Did you talk to him?
b Yes, he is a nice guy.
a I think so, too. What did you say?
b I asked about the shogi club. I want to join.
a Can you play shogi?
b Yes, I learned the rules. It`s easy.
a Did Sota agree?
b I can`t say. He said he never had an alien in his club before.
a Yeah, I would think not.
key sentence II can`t say.
Zaytox reserves his judgement.
I`m not so . I can`t say for sure.
It`s hard to say. I would`t like to say.
It`s hard to say since the detaild haven`t been released yet.
I`m not sure about that. I`m not part of the committee that decides who to hire.
I wouldn`t like to say. It`s not my place to talk about their relationship.
Kelly and Arnold Sylvester are talking.
a All right, we are back. Today we have a very special guest. Arnord Sylvester, welcome to the show.
b Than you, Kelly. It`s pleasure to be here.
a Arnord, let me say that I am a huge fan of your movies.
b That`s so kind of you.
a I think the first movie that I saw on TV was the original Ramenator.
b That was a long time ago.
a You haven`t changed much at all.
b Oh, you know how to flatter your guest!
key sentence that`s so kind of you.
Arnord appreciates Kelly and add his positive saying.
I knew you had it in you. Thanks. That means a lot to me.
Would you like some quiche Yes, please. It looks delicious.
I recommend the calzone. OK, thanks. I`ll try.
Can I help you with your suitcase?
Thank you.It`s kind of you to offer.
You need to cut back on junk food.
Thanks for the advice. I`ll try.
I knew I could do it.
Thanks. It was a huge help knowing you had my back.
Be sure to get shimesaba if you go there.
Thanks! It must be good if you`re recommending it. I`ll be sure to try it.
Drink more water. Your body will thank you.
Thanks, that`s really good advice. I think I`ll do that.
Loxy and her father are talking.
a How`s college life?
b It`s OK, but I want to go back to the UK.
a Sure, you can stay at your grandparents` again.
b But this time I`ll pay for the plain ticket.
a It`s very expensive, Roxy.
b I know, That`s why I want to get a part-time job.
a Why don`t you teach English conversation?
b I appreciate your advice, but it`s not for me. I`m bad at teaching.
a Really? I think you would make a good teacher.
b No, I`m too shy.
key sentence I appreciate your advice, but it`s not for me.
How about you stay at my place?
Thank you, but I don`t want to impose on you.
How about you rent a car?
That`s a good suggestion, but I actually don`t have a license.
Would you like some quiche? No, thank you. I`m already full, I`m afraid.
Why don`t you join us?
Thanks for asking, but I have plans this evening.
Maybe next time?
I`m happy to lend your hand.
I appreciate your offer , but I`d like to handle this myself.
How about buying a new TV?
That`s not a bad idea, but I can`t right now.
I don`t have the money.
Care to try some inago?
Lh, no thank you. I`m sure it`s delicious, but it not for me.
Why don`t I talk to your boss for you?
Thank you for offering. That`s kind of you, but this is between her and me.