「楽しい英会話」の会記録(20240320)

1.Toda’s lesson is the text book, 'Touchstone3’ unit11, ’impressions’,`making an impression`.

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2.Here is a talk from Radio Eikaiwa.

 

Dr.Downs and Mergan are talking about an Alien,Zaytox.

a Dr.Downs, how long has it been since Zaytox escaped from here?

b It`s been about a year, I think.

a You have no clue where he is?

b Nothing concrete. But while we`re on the subject of Zaytox, we`ve found something unusual.

a Something unusual?

a Yes. Are you familir with online gaming?

b A little.

There is a shogi player  logging in from Japan who is beating everyone in the world.

b So what?

a The player`s avater is Vegan 1. Or maybe it`s Vegan1.

b Huh! It might be Zaytox. He could be in Japan.

key sentence While we are on the topic of Zaytox, we`ve found something unusual.

Come to think of it...  Speaking of food,...

That reminds me.

That song brings to mind, take me back to, reminds me of my childhood.

While we are on the vsubject of borrowing things, can I have my hoodie back? It`s my favorite one.

Speaking of food, I`m starving.Anyone else want to grab a bite.

That reminds me. I brought you a souvenir from my trip.

 

Roxy”s grandparents are talking about Roxy.

a Care for some more tea, dear?

b Thank you, darlin. I`ll have another piece of toast.

a Be careful with the butter. You always use too much.

b I like butter.

a A little is enough. Oh, before I forget, I received a birthday card from Roxy

b How sweat of her to remember your birthday.

b How sweet of her to remember your birthday.

a Yes, she is very sweet. I miss her.

b I wonder if she will stay with us again.

a I`m sure she will.

key sentence befor I forget, I received a birthday card from Loxy.

Changing the subject, we need a theme for tomorrow`s meeting.

On another, a different note, we need a theem for tomorrow`s meeting.

By the way, Putting yhat aside, how do you like your new apartment?

Anyway, in any case, the guests willarrive soon

We should get ready.

Before I forget, we are out of toilet paper. Can you run to the store?

Anyway, I`ll be in town until Friday. Call me if you`d like to get dinner?

Changing the subject, I heard that Big West Coffee is having a sale.

Shall we go?

 

News caster, Barbara and Dr. Downs are talking about UFO.

a And we are back. Today`s guest is astronomer Dr. Neil Downs. Welcome to the show.

b Thank you for having me, Kelly.

a Dr. Downs, let`s get straight to it. What is your view on UFOs? Are they real?

b Well, as you know, UFO means unidentified flying object. It simplly means they are unidentified.

a Right, but are they visitors from other planets?

How do you see it?

b We have no evidence of that.

a But personally, what do you think?

b Kelly, I really don`t know.

key sentence what is your view on UFOs?

What do you think? what is your take?

don`t you think so?

How do you see it? This apartment is too small for me. What do you think?

That guy looks just like Onishi-sensei. Don`t you think so?

To me, living close to downtown makes sense.

How do you see it?

I think I look good in this outfit. What do you think?

 

A palm reader and David are talking.

a Hi, are you a palm reader?

b That is what the sign says.

a Right, just checking. I`ve never been to a palm reader before.

b Yes, everyone says that when they come here.

a Can you guess what I do?

b I know what you do. You work in radio.

a How did you that. Ah, hang on a minute.

Before you go any further, I can only stay for fifteen minutes.

b That`s fine. I can do a quick reading.

a Thanks, this is going to be interesting!

key sentence hang on a minute.

Just a minute. wait a minute.

Before you go any further,..

Before you go movr on the next poin,..

Excuse  me, sorry to interrupt, but could I say somethinghere?

Can I just jump in for a second?

Do you mind if I say something here?

Hang on a minute. There is something I need to say before we continue.

Before you go any further, I have a small suggestion.

Do you mind if I add something here?

I have some firsthand experience I`d like to share.