Today`s speech is a talk about Radio Eikaiwa.
Topic “If it's in subject position, it's the subject”, transitive verb, intransitive verb.
Bob and Sally are talking about Sally`s painting.
a Bob, do you remember that watercolor I painted?
b The one with the white horse?
a Yes, I entered it in an art contest. And I won second place.
b Really? Congratulations! I knew it was special when I saw it.
a To tell the truth, it was not confident, but I did my best.
b I know you did. To do your best is important.
And other people can see that.
a I want to keep painting more.
b You should. I look forward to your next painting, Sally.
key sentence to do your best is important. It means
“If it's in subject position, it's the subject”.
To relax is important. To forgive is important.
To learn a new skill is challenging.
To prepare is essential. To make mistakes is natural.
To take notes during meetings is normal.
Takuma and Kelly are talking about videos on ramen.
a Takuma, it`s time for bed. We have an early flight tomorrow.
b OK. Give me a few minutes.
a Aren`t you sleepy? Watching videos for long hour is not good for your eyes.
b I know, but I want to check out more ramen shops.
a Is that what you are watching?
b Yes, I`m looking forward to eating real ramen in Japan again.
a Me too. Ramen is too expensive here in states.
b Exactly. Man, all the foreign tourists making these videos know good places in Japan.
key sentence watching videos for long hour is not good for your eyes.
It means
“If it's in subject position, it's the subject”.
Wating is difficult. Swimming is fun.
Making friends is not easy.
Jogging is good for your health.
Making rice ball is simple. I`ll teach you.
Eating rice with fork is tough. May I use a spoon?
Jenniifer and Tyler are talking about Jennifer`s sister.
a Jennifer, how was your trip to Japan?
b Oh, it was wonderful, Tyler. I want to go back next year.
a Did you do a lot of sight seeing?
b Not so much this time. I was spending time with my sister, Carolyn.
a Your sister lives in Japan, right?
b Yeah, she runs a vegan ramen restaurant in Tokyo.
a That`s right! When did she start that?
b She opened the shop in 2012.
a Wow, that`s a long time ago.
b She is doing well.
key sentence she runs a vegan ramen in Tokyo.
Run means transitive verb.
Sam opened the door. I trust him.
Ben had a guitar. I wear glasses.
John writes music. He is a composer.
Takeo makes complex origami. He is very talented.
I love the stories you tell. They are very exciting.
Cindy and Mr.Emori are talking in Chichibu.
a I can`t believe I`ve never been here before.
b Same here. I didn`t know about Chichibu. This place feels like Nikko.
a You can say that again. There are some really beautiful shrines here.
b I want to go back to Mitsumine Shrine again.
a Me too. I wanted to write a hike about it.
b Yike! Mr. Emori, the tour buss is leaving in three minites.
a Oh, no! Let`s go.
b Run faster, or we`ll be late.
a Don`t worry. They won`t leave without us.
key sentence run faster.
Run means intransitive verb.
The train departed. I work in Yokohama.
I looked for my watch. We are waiting for the bus.
The water is boiling. Turn off the stove.
I live on the fourth floor. Come visit anytime.
I`m looking for my dog. He ran away.
