「楽しい英会話」の会記録(20231101)

1.Today’s lesson is the text book, 'Touchstone3’ unit10, ’What`s up?’,’Catching up’

 

2.Here is a talk from Radio Eikaiwa.

Today`s speech is a talk about Radio Eikaiwa. 

Topic is disagreement.

Gary and Helen are talking.

a Gary, I might need to get anothrr bookshelf.

b Wow, Helen, you got a lot of books already.

a I know. If I buy book 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.