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(会員）１月30日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012 - 初級

2012-01-30T15:46:00.000-08:00

First watch!
(会員）１月30日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012 - 初級
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1327966526

Jan. 30, 2012

1. 美味しい
It's delicious!
It's good!
It's yummy!
It's amazing!
It's fantastic!

2. 味がいい
△ The taste is great.
◎ It tastes great!

3. いいにおいだね！
(It) smells good!

4. 何かいい匂いがする。
Something smells good!

5. 今日のご飯は何？
What's for dinner?

6. 君はおなかすいていますか？
Are you hungry?

7. 君はおなかすいてない?
Aren't you hungry?

8. おなかいっぱいです。
◎ I'm full.
X I'm enough.
◎ I've had enough.

BONUS: Enough is enough!

9. 一緒に昼食でもどう？
Would you like to have lunch with me?
Would you like to have lunch?
How about we go get some lunch?
How about lunch?
How about get a bite to eat?
How about we go get a bite to eat?

10. 〜いかがですか？
Would you like 〜?
(Casual: How about a beer?)

11. お飲み物は何になさいますか？
What would you like to drink?
Waitress: What can I get you to drink?
Waitress: What can I get you in the way of drinks?

12. 飲み物は？
Would you like a drink?
Would you like something to drink?

13. お代わりはいかがですか？
Would you like some more?
Would you like another helping?
Would you like seconds?
Would you like a refill?
Would you like another?
Can I freshen your drink?

14. ごちそうさま！
That was delicious!

15. 食べ過ぎたんだ。
I ate too much.

16. 夕食を食べ過ぎたんだ。
I had / ate too much (for) dinner.

17. 食べ過ぎて気持ちが悪い。
I ate too much and now I feel sick.

18. 飲み過ぎた！
I drank too much!

(会員）１月27日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012

2012-01-30T15:39:00.000-08:00

First watch!
(会員）１月27日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1327930952

Jan. 27, 2012
I'm blowing my own horn.
I hate to blow my own horn but.....
=I don't mean to brag, but....

can --> could
COULD
•the past tense of can
When I was young I could run a full marathon in less than 3 hours.
When I was young I could stay out all night.
When I was young I could pull an all nighter.
•to ask questions/favors/permission
Could you tell me. .....?
Could you tell me. .....?
Could you do me a favor?
Could you open the window?=Please open the window?
Could I have the day off tomorrow?

•To show possibility:
•To give advice

•To express tentativeness or politeness:

You could exercise more.
You could exercise.=You could work out.
You could join a gym.
You could stop drinking.
How do you say A MAN AMONG MEN? will --> would

Can I help you?

What can I do for you?
=What can I do you for?

How can I help you? How may I help you?

Woulda, coulda, shoulda!

Mark my words!

shall --> should

(会員）１月25日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012-中ー上 – Advanced Class FOOD!

2012-01-25T06:36:00.000-08:00

First watch!
(会員）１月25日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012-中ー上
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1327930757

Jan. 25, 2012

Intermediate – Advanced Class

Food Expressions!

1. (2 answers) an food expert is a connoisseur / gourmet

I've never heard that word before.

2. high quality coffee/chocolate is called = gourmet coffee/chocolate

3. high quality food is = cuisine

4. someone who only drinks with friends/parties is called = a social drinker

5. (3 answers) a big table of food is called = a feast / banquet / smorgasbord

6. small dishes served before the main meal = an hors d’oeuvre, an appetizer

7. ginger is often served while eating sushi to cleanse the = palate

8. If you KANPAI to congratulate someone = toasting

9. BYOB = Bring Your Own Beer/Booze (alcohol)

10. Daikon is called = Japanese radish

11. Miso is made from ~ soybeans. (fermented)

12. a small piece of delicious food is called = a morsel

13. a piece of food that is just big enough to fit in your mouth is called = bite-sized

14. (2) The amount of food a restaurant puts on your plate is called the = portion/serving

15. an alcoholic drink served before a main meal = an apéritif

16. an alcoholic drink served after a main meal = a digestif

17. a “viking” is Japanese/English = a buffet / all-you-can-eat

18. a rare and delicious food = a delicacy

19. a tip = gratuity
Gratuity is not included.

Notes to video on Noda article

2012-01-24T20:42:00.000-08:00

VOCABULARY
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Noda appears in eye patch for fight
1. to sport= to wear or have

2. literal=文字通りの

3. to seek to = to look for, to try to get

4. metaphorical=比喩的な

5. It's a metaphor.= 比喩です。

6. awkward = 不器用な、ぎこちない、不格好な、ぶざまな

7. awkwardly = ぎこちなく、ぶざまに、不器用に、気まずく、怪しい手つきで、不自然に、変に、おかしく、不適切に、きまり悪そうに、しどろもどろに

8. a slant = a) 傾斜、傾き, b) a bad word for an asian (〈米俗・軽蔑的〉東洋人)

9. to reiterate = to say again

10. resolve = determination, 決意、決心、決断

11. to extract = to take st out of st, (引き抜く、抜き出す、引き出す)
The dentist extracted a tooth.
I tried to extract myself from the conversation. = I tried to escape the conversation by changing the subject or walking away.

12. mired = to be stuck in st, 《be ～》～にはまりこむ、～から抜け出せずにいる
to be mired in a lengthy recession=《be ～》長い不況から抜け出せない

13. to impose = 〔義務・負担・重圧・税金などを〕課す、負わす、かける、与える
Ex. to impose a tax/law

14. a premiership = 首相の任期［職・地位・任務］

15. to lubricate = to add st to make things work smoother
It could be said that alcohol helps to lubricate the wheels of Japanese business. アルコールは日本のビジネスを円滑に進める潤滑油だといえよう

16. to bang = a) to hit, b) to have sex
He banged his eye on the table.
Slang: He got caught banging his secretary. (下品)

(会員) Notes for 初級 video lesson for January 23, 2012

2012-01-23T14:47:00.000-08:00

There is no video for this lesson. Nico Nico Douga changed their settings and my microphone does not work with the new system. Hopefully I can have this fixed by the next lesson.

January 23, 2012
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初級
MUST KNOW WORDS!

The sound is crystal clear. = great

This is as good as it gets.

It doesn't get better than this. = This is GREAT!

1. compliment=ほめることば
Thanks for the compliment.

I appreciate the compliment.

Was that supposed to be a compliment?

I'll take that as a compliment.

2. insult
He insulted me.

I was insulted.
She was insulted. = She felt insulted.
That was insulting.
This is an insult.

I didn't mean to insult you.

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3. I didn't mean to VERB.
I didn't mean to be late.
I didn't mean to forget your birthday.
I didn't mean to break that.

4. compliment sb / st compliments sb's st =(A) makes (B) look better.
That color compliments your eyes.
That scarf compliments your skin.

5. complain / complaint

Stop complaining!]

Don't complain to me.

All you do is complain!

Complaining helps me relieve stress.

A: How have you been?
B: Can't complain, can't complain.
B: Things couldn't be better.
B: Things could be better.
B: To be honest, things could be better.
B: Things couldn't be worse. = Things are really bad.
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Things are very clear.=I understand.

NEWS ENGLISH!!
6. He stole money. --> He allegedly stole money.
He is the alleged leader of the Yakuza family.

7. He was arrested for VERBING.
He was arrested for killing his wife.
(Advance: He was arrested on suspicion of killing his wife.)
He was arrested for NOUN.
He was arrested for murder.

8. He committed suicide.
He committed + CRIME.
He committed a crime.

(公開）１月22日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012 - 初級 prepositions

2012-01-22T03:40:00.000-08:00

(公開）１月22日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012 - 初級 prepositions

January 22, 2012

Prepositions!

1. I was born ~ Tokyo.

2. I was born ~ a Wednesday.

3. I was born ~ 1985.

4. I was born ~ 3pm.

5. I grew up ~ a farm.

6. I went ~ public school.

7. I was ~ the baseball team.

8. I graduated ~ honors.
(優等で卒業した)

9. He went to university and majored ~ business.
(大学ではビジネスを専攻した)

10. He got a job ~ abroad.

11. He met a nice girl ~ a party.

12. They went ~ a date.

13. They went out ~ a year.

14. They went to Seoul ~ the weekend.

15. They would often go to the movies ~ Sundays.

16. He proposed ~ her while they were ~ a cruise.

17. She agreed ~ marry him ~ June.

18. They bought a house ~ the river.

19. She got pregnant and gave birth ~ a son.

20. He grew ~ ~ a happy home.
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Answers: 1. in, 2. on, 3. in, 4. at, 5. on, 6. to, 7. on, 8. with, 9. in, 10. NOTHING!, 11. at, 12. on, 13. for, 14. over, 15. on, 16. to/on, 17. to/in, 18. on, 19. to 20. up/in

(会員）１月20日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012-　Mixed - BUSINESS Idioms

2012-01-20T16:26:00.000-08:00

First watch!
(会員）１月20日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012-　Mixed - BUSINESS Idioms
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1327105386

Action! Language Academy – Jan. 20, 2012

BUSINESS IDIOMS

1. That company went out of business.

2. He’s in the jewelry business.

3. Come on! Let’s get down to business.

4. He means business.

5. That’s none of your business.

6. What business is that of yours?

7. Mind your own business!

8. It’s just business.

9. Business is business.

10. Take the dog out so she can do her business.

11. My uncle is in show business.

12. This is my place of business.

13. Business before pleasure.

14. Don’t mix business with pleasure.

15. Time to take care of business.

16. No more funny business!

17. Enough with the monkey business.

18. Everything is business as usual.

The end.

(会員）１月18日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012-　中級-上級

2012-01-18T15:31:00.000-08:00

First watch!
((会員）１月18日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012-　中級-上級
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1326929360

Let's sophisticate your English!

Jan. 18, 2012 = Intermediate to Advanced

1. silly = dorky/ridiculous

2. ridiculous= preposterous

3. to make fun of sb = to ridicule / to mock / to deride

4. unavoidable = inevitable

5. too romantic = corny / cheesy

6. to "wear" or "put on" something = to be clad in, to don, to sport

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euphemistic:

7. fat = healthy

8. you should =

You should lose weight.
You could ~ ~ ~ some weight.
You could stand to lose some weight.
You could ~ to ~ some weight.

It wouldn't hurt for you to lose some weight.

9. pregnant = expecting

She's expecting.
She's eating for two.
She is carrying ~'s baby.
She is with child.

10. What do you drink? = What's your poison?

11. It's a lost cause. = It's a waste of time and energy.

12. I don't buy it. = I don't believe it is true.

13. I'd buy that. = I believe that might be true.

(会員）１月16日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012- 初級

2012-01-16T14:36:00.000-08:00

First watch!
(会員）１月16日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012- 初級

Jan. 16, 2012
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I'm stressed out.

1. 太極拳をする
to do Tai Chi

2. 滑る
to slip

3. とげが刺さる
to get a splinter

4. クビになる
to get fired

5. 遅れる
to be late

6. 聴覚障害の（ある)
=to be deaf

7. (人）の唇の動きを見てその言葉を理解する
to read lips

8. 何に興味ある?
What are you interested in? What are you into?

She was doing Tai Chi in the office when she slipped and fell and got a splinter in her hand.
The boss fired her for being late.
Deaf people can read lips.
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LATE
9. また後で。 See you later.

10. 遅れてすいませんでした。
(UK) Sorry to be late.
(USA) Sorry I'm late. I'm sorry I'm late.

11. 遅れないでね。
Don't be late.

12. How old is she?
20（歳）代後半
She's in her late 20s.

13. 今日は帰りが遅くなるよ。
I'll be home late.

14. I rented a car, but I had to pay a 遅延損害金.
a late charge
I rented a car, but I had to pay a late charge/fee.

15. A: I think I'm pregnant.
B: Why?
A: I'm late.

16. 最近Maggieに会いましたか？
Have you met Maggie lately?

17. この頃やけに嫌みっぽいね。
You're so cynical / sarcastic lately.

sarcasm
sarcastic

be sarcastic = speak ironically
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capsize
The cruise ship capsized.
a hoodie

(会員）１月13日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012- Mixed

2012-01-13T14:25:00.000-08:00

Nico Nico Douga - Jan. 13, 2012 - Mixed Class!

First watch!
(会員）１月13日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012- Mixed

1. Today is Friday the 13th!
Are you 迷信的?
superstitious?

2. If you break a ~ you'll get 7 years bad luck!
mirror

3. It's bad luck if a ~ crosses your path.
black cat

4. It's bad luck to spill ~.
salt

5. 統計的に言うと=Statistically speaking, there are fewer accidents on Friday.

6. 逃亡者= a fugitive

7. an inmate=a prisoner in a jail or a mental hospital patient
a convict / a mental patient
a manhunt

--> OK English: job hunting, house hunting, apartment hunting

8. The escape Wednesday was the first ever from the Hiroshima prison.
It was the first time ever that ....
A prisoner had never escaped from the prison before.

9. on top of that = その上に、それに加えて、

10. いたずら☎ = prank calls

11. 無言電話 = Someone called and just hung up. They didn't say anything.

12. Is your refrigerator running?

13. 電話に出る = to answer a telephone, to pick up the telephone

14. to play a prank on someone

15. a crank call

(会員）１月12日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012- Intermediate - Advanced

2012-01-12T15:24:00.000-08:00

Nico Nico Douga - Jan. 12, 2012

First watch!
(会員）１月12日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012- Intermediate - Advanced

That movie was kick-ass!=That movie was great!

phrasal verb=a 2 part verb

Miho's English is kick-ass!

Work kicked my ass today.

That test kicked my ass.

I'm going to kick your ass/butt.

You could kick my ass at kanji.

I'm going to kick your ass/butt.

That movie kicked ass.

That movie was great.

Go to japantoday.com and read any controversial article and read the comments below.

The US and Iran are adversaries.

adversary = enemy/rival

America is boycotting Iranian oil.

Iran wants to build a bomb.

America thinks that Iran wants to build an A-bomb.

American wants to dissuade Iran.

to dissuade sb = to try to persuade someone NOT to do st.

American wants to dissuade Iran from building an Atomic weapon.

Iran has sworn to destroy Israel.

This is a very touchy subject.

(A) needs (B) like (A) need a hole in the head.

I need another dog like I need a hole in the head.

Success for U.S. as Japan decides to cut Iranian oil imports

Common reactions:
Positive:
Japan is a great ally.
Japan is very supportive.
Congratulations to the US and Japan for standing up to the bully religious leaders in Iran.
Japan is standing up to the bully religious leaders in Iran.

Negative comments.
Japan is America's dog.
Japan is just America's tool.
Japan is America's bitch.

It's a conspiracy.

He's a tool for corporate America.

Japan is just America's bitch.

(会員）１月11日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012ー初級!

2012-01-11T06:44:00.000-08:00

First watch!
(会員）１月11日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012ー初級!

Nico Nico Douga - Jan. 11, 2012 - 初級 Class
1. Asking for permission:
Might I ~? May I ~? Could I ~? Can I ~ ? Mind if I ~? Would it be OK if I ~?

Might I ~? (very formal)
May I ~? (polite)
Could I ~?
Can I ~ ?
Would you mind if I 過去形VERB?
Would you mind if I sat down.
Would you mind if I smoked?
No, I don't mind. Go right ahead.

Do you mind if I 現在形VERB?
Do you mind if I sit down?
Do you mind if I smoke?

Mind if I ~?
Mind if I smoke?
Would it be OK if I ~?
Would it be OK if I sat down?
Is it OK if I VERB?
Is it OK if I sit down?

Would you mind too much if I ~?
Would you mind too much if I opened a window?

2. Asking someone to do something for you:
Might you ~? (formal and rare)
Could you ~?
Could you help me?
Can you~?
Can you help me?
Do you mind Ving?
Mind Ving?
Would you ~?
Would you give me a break!?

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I am jet lagged.
I am a little jet lagged.
I am a bit jet lagged.
I am slightly jet lagged.

(会員）１月10日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012ーMIXED!

2012-01-10T07:28:00.000-08:00

First watch!
(会員）１月10日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2011ーMIXED!

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January 10th, 2012

Happy New Year! Lesson

Today we're going to learn expressions that we use at this time of the year.

First let's go from Japanese to English.

stomach belly tummy

1. 新年の誓い = a New Year's resolution

What's your New Year's resolution?
to keep a resolution to break a resolution

2. ～を決定した = SB decided to VERB

I've decided to VERB.

I've decided to lose weight.

3. 体を鍛える = to get in shape
I've decided to get in shape.

4. to be resolved or determined to VERB《be ～》～することを固く決心［決意］している

I'm determined to VERB.

5. たばこをやめる = stop smoking
I'm determined to stop smoking.

6. 動詞 + つもりです
I will VERB.
I will lose weight.
I will stop smoking.
I will study English more.

Let's review!
What is the difference between WISH and HOPE?

7. "Hope" is used for something that is possible.
I hope you have a nice day.
I hope I pass the test.
I hope I can lose weight.

"Wish" is used for impossible things and set phrases.
Examples of set phrases:
We wish you a Merry Christmas!
We wish you the best of luck.
I wish you best.

Examples of impossible situations:
I am not old enough. I wish I were older. or I wish I were old enough.
I am not young. I wish I were young.
I'm miserable. I wish I was dead.
I am not rich. I wish I were rich.
I envy you. I wish I were you.

New Year's Idioms:
8. to ring in the New Year = to spend New Year's Eve and watch the New Year come in
How did you ring in the new year?

9. to turn over a new leaf = to quit bad habits & begin good habits
I'm turning over a new leaf.
I've decided to turn over a new leaf and exercise every day.
I've decided to turn over a new leaf and stop smoking.

How about some THUMB idioms?

10. He thumbed / leafed through the book.

11. He thumbed a ride.
to successfully hitch hike = to thumb a ride

12. He thumbed his nose up at me.

13. I have a green thumb.

14. When it comes to cooking I'm all thumbs.

(会員）１2月27日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2011ーIntermediate-Advanced

2011-12-27T07:13:00.000-08:00

Dec. 27, 2011
sophisticate your english

First watch!
(会員）１2月27日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2011ーIntermediate-Advanced

1. room= accommodation
How do you like your accomodations?
2. house = residence
3. live = reside
4. busy = occupied
5. empty or free = vacant
6. tip = gratuity
7. a fight = an altercation
8. 昏睡状態 = a coma
9. adjective of “coma” is “comatose”
10. to put something on someone’s face so that they cannot breathe is to “suffocate” them
Ex: You're suffocating me!
I need some space/air!
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11. It’s an easy decision.=It’s a no brainer.
12. That guy is so stupid it's like he's brain dead.
13. The big guy is the brawn. The little guy is the brains.
14. He’s always thinking about sex. = He’s got sex on the brain.
15. He's a very stupid person. = He's a bird-brain.
16. I thought really hard! = I racked my brains.
17. You know a lot about this. I don't. Let me ask you some questions. = Let me pick your brain.
18. He shot himself in the head with a gun. = He blew his brains out.
DANGEROUS SLANG!
19. He is super stupid.= He is shit for brains.

(会員）１2月26日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2011 初級 Lesson

2011-12-26T17:38:00.000-08:00

Watch my video here:
(会員）１2月26日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2011

初級 Lesson
Dec. 26, 2011
“help” and “get”

"help" and other verbs

Could/Can you help me clean up my room?
Can SB help SB VERB.
Can you help me VERB?
Can you help me WITH 名詞。
Can you help me with this kanji?

subject = 主語
object = 目的語

I gave Maggie a treat.

direct object
indirect object

I (主語) gave Maggie(間接目的語) a treat (直接目的語).

What about in this case?
I gave you Maggie.

あなたは何をもらったの？=What did you get?

What did you get?
My father gave me new verbs.
I got my brother a new fishing rod.
get is 曖昧=vague
Did you have dinner? Did you eat dinner?
Would you like to drink a beer with me?
Would you like to have a beer with me?
Would you like to have a drink with me?
Don't be distant.
Don't act like a stranger!
I didn't get the chance.
Did you get the chance to VERB?
A: Did you get the chance to VERB?
B: No, I didn't get the chance.

(会員）１2月23日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2011

2011-12-26T17:35:00.000-08:00

Watch the video here:

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(会員）１2月23日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2011

Osakans
Tokyoites
Nagoyans
~ is known to be ~
reputation
He has a reputation.
He has a reputation for being strict.
This species of snake has a reputation for being deadly.
He is well known for being a ladies man. = He has a reputation for being a ladies man.
People say that .. They say that....
They say that if ... then....
It's a superstition.
They say that if you break a mirror you will have 7 years bad luck.
They say that if you cut your nails at night you won't see your parents before they die.
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Kim Jong-il was pudgy.
He was short in stature.
He loved expensive food. He was a gourmet.
They are not being sincere. It's not real.
I agree. I think they are faking it.
I agree. I think they are acting.
I agree. I think they are pretending.
They’re crying is a little over the top.
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He is inexperienced.
Can he be a competent leader.
He is competent.=He can do the job fairly well.
He is incompetent.=He cannot do the job well.
Are you for or against the reunification of the Koreas?
I have no opinion.
I’m for it. I’m against it. I don't really care.
It would be an economic problem.
North Korea would be an economic burden on South Korea.
Most people are indifferent.
Kim Jong Il was a movie buff.
I am a bit of a 〜 buff.
He is buff.
He wore a bouffant.

(会員）１2月15日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2011 - Useful American TV Expressions

2011-12-15T15:19:00.000-08:00

1001 - The One After Joey And Rachel Kiss

Read the entire script here.
http://www.livesinabox.com/friends/1001.shtml

Watch my video here:
(会員）１2月15日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2011 - Useful American TV Expressions

http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1323991136

1. ~ is a turn on. <--> ~ is a turn off.
Oh, the way you crushed Mike at ping pong was such a turn-on.

2. to cheat on sb
She's cheating on Joey with Ross!
He cheated on a test. = He secretly took answers from someone to get a good score.

3. a tart, a floozy
She is a tart/floozy.

4. to be none of one's business
This is none of our business.
5. to eavesdrop on sb
= to purposely try to listen to sb’s private conversation
Phoebe: Oh, I'm not gonna do this, okay? I'm not gonna eavesdrop on my friend.
Ex: I eavesdropped on her conversation.

6. to make one's way through a rooom
I made my way through the series.
Rachel: What? Ross and Charlie? (Joey nods) Wow! She's really making her way through the group, huh?
I'm making my way through the group. = I am meeting everyone one by one.
7. to man st = to work or control st
She's manning the floor.
She's manning the cash register.
Chandler: No-one is manning that wall!

8. I’m on it.
Monica: I'm on it!

9. to have had it with st
Ex: I have had it with rice.
Monica: Okay, I've had it with the hair jokes.

10. to break up with sb
10. Ross:You guys just broke up.

11. You got it! = I’ll do it.
Chandler: You got it!

12. For all I know... = I don’t know...
Rachel:. For all he knows we're just hanging out together. Right? Just be nonchalant.

(会員）１2月14日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2011 - Movie Quotes!

2011-12-14T15:02:00.001-08:00

Dec. 14, 2011 - Movie quotes

(会員）１2月14日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2011 - Movie Quotes!

1. Why are you trying so hard to fit in when you were born to stand out?
- From the movie "what a girl wants"
to fit in=to feel comfortable
I feel like I fit in.
I fit it.
I don't feel like I fit in.
I don’t fit it.
~ was born to VERB.
He was born to lead.
He stands out.

2. I love you. I am who I am because of you. You are every reason, every hope, and every dream I've ever had, and no matter what happens to us in the future, everyday we are together is the greatest day of my life. I will always be yours.
- From The Notebook

3. "Oh yes, the past can hurt. But, you can either run from it or, learn from it."
- Rafiki, from The Lion King

4. The truth is... I gave my heart away a long time ago, my whole heart... and I never really got it back
- Reese Witherspoon, Sweet Home Alabama

5. "It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to your enemies, but a great deal more to stand up to your friends."
- –Dumbledore, Harry Potter
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52. You can't change what people are...without destroying who they were.
-The Butterfly Effect

54. Calling someone fat doesn’t make you any skinnier. Calling someone stupid doesn’t make you any smarter. All you can do in life is try and solve the problem in front of you.
- Mean Girls

55. "The brave do not live forever but the cautious do not live at all."
- The Princess Diaries

BONUS! Live a little!

59. Behind every great man is a woman rolling her eyes.
- Bruce Nolan (Jim Carrey), in Bruce Almighty

(会員）１2月12日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2011

2011-12-12T14:19:00.000-08:00

(会員）１2月12日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2011
(会員) Beginner's Lesson - Easy & Useful Expressions!

Nico Nico Douga - Dec. 12, 2011
1. I better ~.
You better ~.

2. I have to ~.
You have to ~.

3. I should ~.
I have to ~.

You better ~. > You have to ~. > You should ~.

You better study otherwise you will fail the test.
You better study otherwise you will fail the test.
You better come. (If you do not come, I will be angry.)

You must be crazy if you think I'm going to do that.
You must tired. You must be hungry.

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4. このソフトの使いかたを説明してください。
Please tell me how to use this software.
Please show me how to use this application.
Please explain to me how to use this program.

5. What's up with ~.
Please explain ~.

6. What's his story?
=Tell me about him.

7. Why didn't you ~ me.
Why didn't you tell me.

8. Why didn't you ~ anything?
Why didn't you say anything.

Please answer the following in the positive.
9. A: Want to go to the movies?
B: Sure! ~
That sounds good!
I’d love to

10. A: Would you a cookie?
B: Don't mind ~.
Don’t mind if I do.

11. A: Do you mind if I smoke?
B: Sure, ~.
Go (right) ahead.
Be my guest.
B: Sure, go (right) ahead. Sure, be my guest. Not at all. Sure, I don't mind.

12. A: Can I sit here?
B: Sure,
Go (right) ahead.
Be my guest.

(会員）１2月11日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2011

2011-12-11T05:34:00.000-08:00

Watch the video as you read along with my lesson.

(会員）１2月11日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2011

Nico Nico Douga Lesson – Dec. 11, 2011
MIXED!
How do we say these fun expressions in English?
1. やった！
2. 僕が勝ちだ。
3. 失敗した。
4. 僕の番だ。

Useful:
5. とても似合ってるよ。
6. 見せて！
7. 私を見て。
8. 見えない。
9. こいつ何て言ってたの？
10. 彼に伝えてください。
11. 彼と話した？

1. I did it. I made it.
Win!
I made it just in the nick of time.
2. I win. I won.
3. I failed. I goofed.
4. It’s my turn.
5. It looks good on you.
6. Show me! Let me see!
7. Watch me. / Look at me.
8. I can’t see.
NOTE: I can't look. I can't watch. = I can’t stand to see.
9. What did she say?
10. Please tell him.
11. Did you talk to him?
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I like your ~.
It’s you.
Those glasses are definitely (not) you.
That hat is you!
Is it me?
That hat looks good ~ you.
You look good ~ that hat.
You look good with her.
You look good with that bag.
You look good together.
You make a cute couple.
They make a cute couple.
You would make a good wife.
You would make a good ~.
You would make/be a good ~.
You would not make/be a good ~.
Do you think I'd make a good ~?

(会員）１2月8日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2011

2011-12-08T16:23:00.001-08:00

Dec. 8th, 2011 - Int. - Adv. Class

(会員）１2月8日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2011

Intermediate to Advanced Class
TALKING ABOUT THE NEWS!

an alter ego
Clark Kent’s alter ego is Superman.
Who is Peter Parker’s alter ego?
Peter Parker’s alter ego is Spider man.
POW=Prisoner of War
She is the last surviving POW from her hospital.

illegal=against the law

a political party = 党
What news stories are you following?

The flood waters have receded.

I have a slightly receding hairline.
His hairline is receding.
He is completely bald.

Speaking of Thailand....
An American was recently imprisoned in Thailand.
An American was recently jailed in Thailand.
Time out for-->
Funny Expression:
I’m having a bad hair day.
The wires from the lights are tangled up.
Thai court jails U.S. citizen for royal insult
Thailand = Thai
Taiwan = Taiwanese
He defamed the monarchy. (monarcy=king)
to defame= 中傷する
～の名誉を毀損する

a sentence= 判決、刑罰、処罰、宣告

People are strict.
Punishments are severe.
Weather is severe.
Joe Wichai Commart Gordon was convicted. = to be found guilty

to be convicted a conviction
was convicted of ~ = 有罪判決を受けた
He appeared in court in shackles.

heavy handcuffs=shackles
He pleaded guilty to publishing online a banned biography of King Bhumibol Adulyadej that he translated into Thai.
banned=prohibited
a biography = a story of sb's life
autobiography
to serve your time=to just wait in jail until you have finished your sentence

to appeal a sentence=to ask a higher court to look at a case again

He was sentenced to 5 years.
I think he got off light.

(会員）１2月7日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2011

2011-12-08T16:17:00.000-08:00

First watch:
(会員）１2月7日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2011

Mixed Class: Dec. 7, 2011

Talking about movies before you see them.

1. Have you seen ~ (yet)?

2. No, I haven’t. I haven’t had the chance (yet).

3. I’ve never heard of it.

4. What’s it about?

5. Who’s in it?

6. Who’s the director?/Who directed?

7. What’s the premise?

8. How are the reviews?

9. Where’s it playing/showing?

10. When does it come to Japan?

10B. When is it coming to Japan?

11. When will it open?

12. Do you think it’s worth seeing in the theaters?

12B. Do you think it’s worth seeing on the big screen?

12C. Do you think it’s worth seeing on the silver screen?

Or should I wait for the DVD.

13. I would wait for the DVD if I were you.

14. Let’s go to the movies.

15. Would you like to go to the movies with me?

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After you see a movie...

1. He plays a police officer. / He plays a cop.

2. I liked /loved him in that movie.

3. I really liked K.R. in THE LAKEHOUSE.

4. He was great in ~.

5. I like Bill Murray, but he was terrible in RAZOR'S EDGE.

6. I thought he was miscast.

7. He’s a ham.

The end! Thanks for studying with me! If you have any questions, email me!

(会員）１2月6日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2011

2011-12-06T16:05:00.000-08:00

(会員）１2月6日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2011

Watch the video as you study with us!

Dec. 6, 2011
Asking directions
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Situational English
1 Asking directions Where is 〜?

Excuse me, where's 〜? < Pardon me, where's 〜?

Could / Can you tell me how to get to 〜?

Could / Can you show me the way to 〜?

Excuse me. Do you know where 〜 is?

Ex: Where is the bank? -->Do you know where the bank is?v

Excuse me. Where's the nearest ~?

Excuse me. Do you know where the nearest 〜 is?

Is there a 〜 near here?

Do you know if there's a 〜 near here?

I'm sorry to bother you, but could you tell me if there is a ~ near here?

2 Bank English I just got paid. It's payday.
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I should deposit my pay.

I'd like to withdraw ￥_____, please.

I'd like to change some money.

I need an ATM.

Where's the nearest ATM? (ATM=Automatic Teller Machine)

Do you know where I can change some money?

Do you have an account here?

I'd like to open an account.

I have an account at Citibank.

3 Restaurant Do you have a reservation?
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I reserved a table/room.

I booked my flight/room/a table.

I have a reservation. Kato. (My name is Kato.)

I have a reservation. It's under Kato.

Non-smoking, please.

I have a reservation under the name Hidema.

How many in your party? --> There are 5 of us.

Do you take [traveler's checks / credit cards / American Express]?

Would you like to hear today’s specials?

What's today's special? / What are today's specials?

Could I have a table near the window?

How would you like your steak? --> Medium, please.

How would you like your eggs? -->Sunny-side up.

How do you take your coffee? --> Milk, no sugar. / Black. / Milk and sugar.

----------------------Did not get to the below!----------------------------

W: Are we ready to order? --> Yes, I'll have the 〜. (filet mignon / turkey club)
Could I have a glass of water, please?
W: Will there be anything else? --> Just the check.
Could we have the check, please?
[Reading English: "Gratuity is not included." = You must tip.]

(会員）１2月2日　英会話ライブレッスン録画 2011

2011-12-02T15:58:00.001-08:00

Dec. 2, 2011

Watch the video here!

NEWS ENGLISH
I'm coming down with a cold.
Are your pollen allergies acting up?

He was exposed as a pedophile.

student body=most of the students

The president of the university knew about the sexually inappropriate behavior.
bizarre
Speaking of sexual scandals...

Next year we will have another presidential election.
One of the candidates is named Herman Cain.
Herman Cain was accused of sexual harassment 4 times.
And one woman claims she had a 13-year long affair with him.

It's a case of he said, she said.

They had a consensual sexual relationship.

As long as it’s consensual, I don’t care.

He was picked first in the baseball draft.

And Nippon Hams offered him a position on the team.
He turned them down.
He rejected their offer.
I heard about that.

(会員）１１月30日　英会話ライブレッスン録画

2011-11-30T18:17:00.001-08:00

Nico Nico Douga - Nov. 30th, 2011 Class

Watch the video as you study with us!

A) to decide / decision

1. I decided ~ buy a new car.

2. I decided ~ a Toyota.

3. I am not going to move. = I decided ~ moving.

4. I have 2 choices, A or B. I have to decide ~ A and B.

5. I decided. = I ~ a decision.
to decide + verb
to decide on + noun
to decide against + noun
to decide between A and B, to decide between 2 choices
to make a decision

6. I don't like my decision. = I ~ my decision.
to regret a decision

7. I can't decide. Can you decide ~ me?
to decide for sb

8. I (finally) ~ to a decision. = I (finally) decided.

9. I finally ~ at a decision. = I finally decided.
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B) Other ways to say 決める:
1. I ~ up my mind.
2. I decided A, but now I want B. = I ~ my mind.
3. I can't answer now. Let me ~ about it.
4. I need some more time. I'll tell you tomorrow. Let me ~ on it.
5. We don't have to decide now. Let's just ~ it by ~.
Let's see what happens.
Let's cross that bridge when we come to it.
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C) Translation practice:
1. 決めるまでもうちょっと待ってください。
2. 決める前に慎重に考えて。
3. する？しない？どっち？
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Answers:
A) 1. to, 2. on, 3. against, 4. between, 5. made, 6. regret, 7. for, 8. came, 9. arrived

B) 1. made, 2. made up, 3. think, 4. sleep on, 5. play / ear

C) 1. I need a few more minutes to decide.
1. I need a little more minutes to decide.
2. Think hard/twice/carefully before you decide.
Think carefully/hard/twice before deciding.
3. Are you in or out?
4. I was between a rock and a hard spot ［place］.

(会員）１１月２9日　英会話ライブレッスン録画

2011-11-30T18:16:00.004-08:00

Nov. 29, 2011
Watch:
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1322722066

1. I’m ~ the phone.
MACHINE RULE: if it’s a machine the answer is probably ON.
2. I have to call her ~ the phone.
3. Are you ~ drugs?
4. How long have you lived ~ Japan.
5. I am good ~ tennis. <--. I am bad at tennis.
6. I have trouble ~ kanji.
7. I agree ~ you.
8. I fixed it ~ a hammer.
with + tool
9. I cut my hand ~ a piece of glass.
10. I sent an email ~ my friend.
11. She agreed ~ dance with me.
12. We agreed ~ the price.
13. I disagree ~ you.
14. He had a big smile ~ his face.
15. I bought it ~ sale.
17. She punched me ~ the arm.
18. She tapped me ~ the shoulder.
19. He is a pain ~ the neck.
He is a pain ~ the ass.
20. It was ~ the cover of the magazine.
21. His face was ~ TV.
22. I read about it ~ a magazine.

1. on, 2. on, 3, on, 4.

(会員）１１月２5日　英会話ライブレッスン録画

2011-11-30T18:16:00.003-08:00

ニコニコ動画 (公開) Lesson

Watch this:
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1322259707

Nov. 25, 2011: Conversational
1. Good to meet you!
Me too! = ~. (1 word!)

2. Why did you come to Japan?
= What ~ you to Japan?

3. That was easy! = Piece of ~!

4. That was a piece of cake! =
That was a ~.

5. I have no idea what he said.
= That was ~ to me.

6. 彼は私にやさしいしいです。
He is nice ~ me.

7. 意地悪しないで。／いじめないで。
Don't be ~ to me.

8.
A: Let's go out tomorrow night.
B: ~ good.

9.
A: Want to see a movie tonight?
B: Sure! What's ~?

10.
A: Do you want to see MARTIN'S SECRET tonight?
(MARTIN'S SECRET =movie title)
B: Sure, but who's ~ it?

11. 良い日本料理を教えていただけませんか？

12. recommend より shouldの方がよく使う。
X I recommend you to see that movie.
---> ???

13. 予約をしたいのですが。

14. 私のフライトは三時に出発します。

Answer: 1. Likewise., 2. brought, 3. cake, 4. cinch/breeze, 5. Greek, 6. to, 7. to, 8. B: Sounds, 9. playing/showing, 10. in, 11. Could you recommend a good Japanese restaurant?
12. You should see that movie. 13. I want to make a reservation., Can I make a reservation?, 14. My flight leaves at 3pm., 15.

(会員）１１月２4日　英会話ライブレッスン録画

2011-11-30T18:16:00.001-08:00

Nico Nico, Nov. 24, 2011

Watch:
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1322259152

PART 1 - fun noun idioms
おなら=fart
1. Someone farted. = Someone cut the ~.
2. He's the boss. = He's the big ~.
3. He is a bad mood. = He's a ~.
Don’t be such a grump.
I'm a grump in the morning.
4. He is good at cooking. = He's a good ~.
5. He is a really good person. = He is a s.....
6. He is a therapist. = He is a ~.
7. She keeps saying the same thing over and over. = She's like a broken ~.

1. cheese, 2. cheese, 3. grump, 4. cook NOT cooker, 5. saint, 6. shrink, 7. record

Answering your questions:

PART 2:
Fun expressions:
1. He's an old guy. = He's an old ~.
2. He is in a bad mood. = He's ~.
3. He can't sing. = He's tone ~.
4. He dresses in a very fancy way. = He's a ~ dresser.
5. That was a pretty good insult. = That was a good ~.
Thanks for the compliment. = Thanks for complimenting me.

6. He has a great face for radio. = He is ~.

1. fart, 2. grumpy, 3. deaf, 4. snazzy/flashy, 5. put-down, 6. ugly

(会員）１１月２１日　英会話ライブレッスン録画

2011-11-30T18:14:00.000-08:00

Watch:
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1321933505

Nico Nico Nov. 21, 2011
Beginner’s Class
They had a sale.
2,990 yen is a little expensive.
I got it on sale.
It was on sale for 1,500 yen.
Is it comfortable? --> Yes, it is.
Do you notice something different about the lesson tonight?
environmentally friendly = eco friendly

1. trouble vs problem
a.
○ I have a problem.
X I have a trouble.

b.
X I‘m in a problem.
○ I’m in trouble.

3.
X I don’t want to cause any troubles.
△ I don’t want to cause any trouble.
○ I don't want any problems.
問題は起こしたくないんだよ。
○ I don't want to make any problems for you.
○ I don't want to cause any problems for you.
4.
I don't want to trouble you.

5. どうしたの？
What’s wrong?
What’s the matter with you?
What’s troubling you?

6. 何か文句でもある？
What's your problem?

7. 問題児?
a problem child
a trouble-maker/a trouble making kid
He is trouble.
a troubled child = the same meaning but this has the nuance of a victim
a bad boy

8.
○ I’m having trouble Ving.
X I’m having a trouble Ving.
○ I’m having a problem Ving.
○ I’m having a problems Ving.
X I’m having problem Ving.
○ I'm having difficulty losing weight.
I'm having trouble losing weight.

○ I’m having trouble with NOUN.
○ I’m having a problem with NOUN.
○ I’m having trouble with my elbow.
○ I’m having trouble with my backhand.

10. 面倒［厄介事・ゴタゴタ］はごめんです。
I don't want any trouble.

11. Stay out of trouble!

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2. I'll take care of it. 私に任せて。／引き受けた。／私がそれをやります［処理します］

3. 大丈夫だよ。僕に任せておいて！
No problem. Leave it to me!

4. cope with 〔困難・問題など〕に立ち向かう
Japan is coping with the crisis.. (危機)

(会員）２０１１年１１月２０日英会話レッスン生放送録画

2011-11-30T18:13:00.000-08:00

Watch:
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1321855164

Nico Nico Douga Nov. 20, 2011
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
1. Monkeys are less intelligent than ~?
apes

2. Chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, and humans are all =.
primates

3. Humans have hands. Monkeys have ~?
paws

4. Get your stinking paws off me you damn dirty ~.
ape

Get your hands off me!
Get your paws off me!
Get your stinking paws off me!

That stinks!
That movie stinks!
That movie stunk!
I stink at the guitar!

I stink at ~.

A: I got fired.
B: Oh, no! That stinks! (That’s too bad.)
5. you + insulting name
You are a moron!
You are an idiot!
You fool!
You imbecile!

He’s a handful.
I have a handful of questions.

It's a zoo/madhouse. =It’s out of control.
Work was a zoo today!
Work was a madhouse today!

Recently I can't seem to make any progress in my studies.
＝最近勉強がはかどらないってどんあ感じでいうの？
I’m done!

6. Caroline: Some things aren't meant to be changed.
I guess we were not meant to be.

We were meant to be together!

（会員）２０１１年１１月１８日英会話ライブレッスン生放送録画

2011-11-30T18:08:00.000-08:00

Watch
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1321855267

Have you seen “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” yet?
a) No, not yet.
b) I haven't had a chance yet.
c) Actually, I'm not really interested in seeing that movie.

Today we're going to learn a bunch monkey related idioms.
Most basic:
1. to monkey around: to play or waste time, to not do one's work.
Stop monkeying around!
There are many ways to say "monkey around"
to monkey around
to horse around
to fool around
to mess around
These are all safe: "monkey, horse, mess."
"to screw around"
"to fuck around" = is dangerous.

more fun than a
If something is really funny or lots of fun we say, "It's more fun than a ~ of monkeys."
He is more than a barrel of monkeys.
to make a monkey (out) of someone= to make a fool out of someone=to make someone look bad/stupid
to make someone look foolish. John made a monkey out of himself at the party.
Are you trying to make a monkey out of me?
monkey (around) with someone or something: to bother or interfere with someone or something. Come on, don't monkey with my new camera.

monkey business=funny business
That's enough monkey business.
No more monkey business.
silliness; dishonest tricks. That's enough monkey business. Now, settle down. Stop the monkey business. This is serious!

Proverb:
Proverb: Monkey ~, monkey ~.
Monkey see, monkey do.
We say this when we see someone do the same thing another person does, especially kids.

monkey suit: a regular suit
a tuxedo or a black suit.
I hate wearing this monkey suit.

to throw a monkey wrench in the works=to do something that ruins a plan

I hate to throw a monkey wrench in the picnic plans, but it's going to rain tomorrow.
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a monkey on somebody's back
a serious problem that will not go away, like an addiction
His drinking problem is like a monkey on his back.

I'll be a monkey's uncle! (old-fashioned)
something that you say when you are very surprised Well, I'll be a monkey's uncle. I never thought Bill would remarry.

make a monkey (out) of somebody (old-fashioned)
to make someone seem stupid That's enough of your silly tricks. Nobody makes a monkey out of me!

monkey business (slightly informal)
silly behaviour or dishonest behaviour So what kind of monkey business have you kids been up to while I was out? The tax inspectors discovered that there had been some monkey business with the accounts.

a monkey on your back
a serious problem that you cannot forget When you know you have to do everything perfectly, it puts a giant monkey on your back.
Usage notes: also used in the form get the monkey off your back (to end a problem): By winning the championship, this team has finally got the monkey off its back.

monkey (around) with something
to adjust something It seems like any time they monkey with taxes, wealthy people benefit the most.

I'll be a monkey's uncle!
Fig. I am amazed! A: I just won $500,000 in the lottery! B: Well, I'll be a monkey's uncle!

go ape (informal) also go apeshit (taboo!)
to become very angry Vicky'll go ape when she sees this mess

800 lb gorilla (in the room)=the unstoppable force in the room

Ex: Toyota is the 800 lb gorilla in the car industry.

（会員）２０１１年１１月１６日英会話ライブレッスン生放送録画

2011-11-29T20:13:00.001-08:00

（会員）２０１１年１１月１６日英会話ライブレッスン生放送録画

Watch this:
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1321855344

Nico Nico Douga

Nov. 16, 2011It was disappointing.
If North Korea had lost they would have been badly punished.

Their cameras were confiscated.
=The police took away their cameras.

a pervert:
A pervert videotaped 2,000 women in toilets.

a geiger counter= a machine to measure radiation

radiation

Did you hear about ~?
Did you hear about the accident in China?

There was a collision between a school bus and a truck.

a head-on collision

debris=がれき

rubble

The net will ward off predators.

（会員）１１月１４日　生放送録画

2011-11-29T20:10:00.006-08:00

Nico Nico Douga - Nov. 14, 2011 初級

Present tense is used for:
-habit 習慣
Ex: I play tennis.

-opinions
Ex: I like....
I like tebasaki.
I think...
I think Johnny Depp is cool.

-something that is always true
Ex: I VERB.
Ex: I am very very very very modest.
Ex: I live in Nagoya., I work for Action!

-to tell a dream, especially a recurring dream

• I live in Tokyo.
• I live in Japan.
• The Yamanote Line goes around in a circle.
• Yuki drives a Toyota.
• She does not ride a motorcycle.
• I see the dentist twice a year.
• I watch TV every night.
• We do not work Sundays.
• Do you play the piano.

We also use it with auxiliary verbs:
auxiliary verb=《文法》助動詞
• I can swim. / I can't swim.
• I should study more.
• I have to go.
• You must be tired.
• I need to lose weight.

It's also used with to order people or ask people to do something!
Shut up!
Come here!
Help me!
Kiss me!
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FUTURE & to show INTENTION! (意思)
I will VERB.
I just decided now.
I'll take it.

A: You should come to my party next week.
B: OK, I will.

I will lose weight!

I’m going to VERB.

a) I will buy a new computer.
b) I'm going to buy a new computer.
c) I'm buying a new computer.

（会員）１１月１４日　生放送録画

2011-11-29T20:10:00.005-08:00

（会員）１１月１４日　生放送録画

2011-11-29T20:10:00.004-08:00

(会員）１１月１３日生放送録画

2011-11-29T20:10:00.003-08:00

(公開) Nico Nico Douga - Nov. 13, 2011 Mixed Class
Watch
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1321268599

Useful Sentences:
What is the difference between, "How are you?" & "How have you been?"
1. How are you? = How do you feel NOW?

2. How have you been? = How are you RECENTLY?

3. お話できて良かった。= It was nice talking to you.

4. 今のわかんなかった。 = I didn't understand that.,
I couldn't understand that.,

*Pardon me. Excuse me. Come again. One more time. Could you say that again.

5. あなたの言っていることが分かっている。
=I understand what you are saying.

6. 電車に乗り遅れちゃった。= I missed the/my train.

7.授業は何時に始まる？=What time does class start?

8. 誰と一緒に行くの？=Who are you going with?

9. そのことをどうして知っている？
=How do / did you know that?

10.　あ、私　～　のこと話したっけ？
= Oh, did I tell you about ~?

NEWS HEADLINE:
Obama praises Noda's 'boldness' for taking risk over TPP talks
to praise=褒める
boldness=大胆さ、あつかましさ
to take a risk=リスクを負う、危ないことをする
over=because

Kitchen Idioms:

1. He's rich. He was born with a silver ~ in his mouth.

2. Give it to me! ~ it over!

3. He betrayed me! (to betray=裏切る)
He put a ~ in my back!

4. The road split into two. There's a ~ in the road.

5. He believed everything I said. He ate it up with a ~.

1. spoon
He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.

2. fork
Give it to me! Fork it over!

3. knife
He put a ~ in my back!

4. fork
There's a ~ in the road.

5. spoon
5. He ate it up with a spoon.

(会員）１１月１３日生放送録画

2011-11-29T20:10:00.001-08:00

（会員）１１月１１日生放送録画

2011-11-29T20:05:00.000-08:00

Watch this:
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1321268705

Nico Nico Douga - Nov. 11, 2011

Review:

虐待=abuse
虐待する=to abuse

お尻をぺんぺんする
to spank

打つ, たたく=beat

体罰=physical discipline, corporal punishment
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Useful:
やり過ぎる: to overdo st, to do too much, to go too far, to cross the line

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A) pack idioms
Rewrite the following sentences using "pack".
1. スーツケースに詰める

2. The train was really crowded.

3. Don't forget to bring your toothbrush.
Don't forget to…

4. The subway was really crowded.
The subway was packed like ~.

5. Everything he said is a lie.
It's all...

6. He collects everything. He's a pack ~.

7. I'm going to stop working now.
I'm going to pack ~.

8. That drink is strong!
It packs a ~.

1. I packed my suitcase.
2. The train was packed.
3. Don't forget to pack your toothbrush.
4. The subway was packed like sardines.
5. It's all a pack of lies.
6. He's a pack rat.
7. I'm going to pack it in.
8. It packs a punch.

B) Grammar pattern:
I don't usually complain.
I'm not one to complain.
Often this sentence is followed by a "but"….
Ex: I'm not one to complain, but I really don't like this room.

Nico Nico Douga - 中級-上級: Nov. 9, 2011: PREFIXES

2011-11-09T14:50:00.002-08:00

Nico Nico Douga - 中級-上級: Nov. 9, 2011
"in~" (sometimes "i~") and "un~" words
1. Something you cannot believe is... 2 answers.
2. Someone that NEVER makes mistakes is...
3. Something that cannot be eaten is...
4. Someone who is not responsible.
5. Someone who only thinks of themselves and doesn't think of others...
6. Someone who has no morals is....
7. That's against the law! That's ....
8. Someone who can never die is ...
9. Someone who cannot read is...
10. It's not finished. It's....
11. I cannot get along with her. We are...
12. I don't need anyone. I can survive alone. I am...
13. I didn't want to do that. It was ....
14. I cannot be beaten. I am...
15. He is crazy. He is...
16. These vegetables were not raised naturally. They are ....
17. Someone whose parents were not married is...
18. There are too many too count. They are....
19. You cannot see him. He is....
20. Wearing a bikini to class is ....

Answers:
1. incredible, unbelievable
2. infallible
3. inedible
4. irresponsible
5. inconsiderate
6. immoral
7. illegal, unlawful
8. immortal
9. illiterate
10. incomplete, unfinished
11. incompatible
12. independent
13. involuntary, uncontrollable
14. invincible, unbeatable
15. insane
16. inorganic
17. illegitimate
18. uncountable, innumerable, infinite, incalculable
19. invisible
20 inappropriate
http://www.cse.msu.edu/~cse231/PracticeOfComputingUsingPython/05_ListsTuples/Anagrams/3eslWordList.txt

Nico Nico Douga – Nov. 7, 2011: Saying Simple Things in English

2011-11-09T14:50:00.001-08:00

Nico Nico Douga – Nov. 7, 2011
Saying Simple Things in English
I have a question. May I?
There was a bag that I wanted at a store, but they were sold out.
ここにあったバッグどこにありますか？
How can I say that in English?
Where is the bag that used to be here?
Where can I get the bag that was here last week?
パーティーに誘われた時,行くかどうかわからない時なんていう？
I'm sure if I can go yet.
Which way are you leaning?

1. 私の家族は３人です。
2.明日、電話する。
3. 今日は6時に迎えに行く！
4. 駅まで送ろうか？
5. どっかに行きたいな〜！
6. 往復で切符買えますか？
7. このレストランで何が美味しい？
8. それ、どこでてに入れたの？

１. I’m married, and we have a son.
or I live with my mother and father.
It’s just me and my parents
Do you have a big family.
2. I’ll call tomorrow.
I’ll call you tomorrow.
I’ll give you a call tomorrow.
I’ll ring you tomorrow.

3. I’ll pick you up at 6pm.
I’ll come get you at 6pm.

4. Shall I take you to the station?
Would you like me to take you to the station?
Would you like me to drive you to the station?

Would you like a lift to the station?
Would you like a ride to the station?
Can I take you to the station?
Can I drive you to the station?
Do you want a lift to the station?
Do you want a ride to the station?
Can I walk you to the station?

5. I want to go somewhere.
I want to get away this weekend.
I have to get away this weekend.
I need to get away this weekend.
I need to get out of the city.

6. Can I buy a round-trip ticket?
Can I buy a return ticket?

non-exchangeable
non-refundable

7. (formal) What do you recommend?
(casual) What is good here?

8. Where did you get that?

I love your bag! Where can I get one?

Nov. 2, 2011, Wed. night 公開

2011-11-09T14:49:00.001-08:00

Nov. 2, 2011, Wed. night
公開
怪我の功名=a lucky break
I had a lucky break.
What a lucky break.! ＝ What luck!
on the house=for free

年の割に若く見える。= You look young for your age.
You look old for your age.
You are big for your age.
You are smart for your age.
I think I'm coming down with a cold.
It's the cold season.

映画は思ったより良かった
It was better than I expected it would be.
It was better than I thought it would be.
It was cheaper than I thought it would be.
She was cuter than I thought she would be.
She was more beautiful than I thought she would be.
He was more handsome than I thought he would be.
He was better looking than I thought he would be.

It was as expensive as I thought it would be.
It was as 形容詞 as I thought it would be.
It was convenient.
I like the convenience.
I like the convenience of having many computers.
I like the convenience of living in a city.
思ったより良くなかった。
It was not as good as I thought it would be.
It wasn't as 形容詞
as I thought it would be.
It wasn't as expensive as I thought it would be.
It wasn't as cheap as I thought it would be.

It was JUST as expensive as I thought it would be.
It's just right.
It's just my size.
The Superman suit fits me just right.

Nico Nico Halloween Special - Oct. 30, 2011 BASIC VOCABULARY:

2011-11-09T14:48:00.001-08:00

Halloween Special - Oct. 30, 2011
BASIC VOCABULARY:
1. scary / frightening / scared / frightened
It's scary. It's frightening. I'm scared. I'm frightened.

2. stronger? --> terrified, petrified, SLANG--> scared shitless
I'm terrified of mice.
I'm terrified of losing a family member.

3. creepy むしずがはしる
That old man is creepy.
The horror movie HALLOWEEN has great creepy music.

to give sb the creeps
He gives me the creeps.

4. spooky幽霊［化け物］のような
Who lives in the spooky house over there?
He said it in a spooky voice.
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Practical English:
Halloween falls on a Monday this year.
Christmas will fall on a Sunday!
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PART A:
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First the BASICS!
1. He died. = He is ~.
2. He had a serious car accident. He died. = He died ~ a car accident.
3. He was in an earthquake. He died ~ the earthquake.
4. A polite way to say that someone "died", is "he '~ ~.' "
5. He died ~ cancer.
6. He is dead. = He is deceased.
7. He died ~ a blow to the head.
8. He died ~ his sleep.
9. He died ~ natural causes.
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PART B:
------------MONSTER SECTION-----------------
1. Do you believe ~ ghosts?
2. The devil wants your ~!
3. Zombies are also called the "walking ~."
4. You can kill werewolves with a silver ~.
(a werewolf=a wolfman=狼男)
5. Vampires are allergic to what vegetable?
6. Who was Frankenstein?
7. Zombies eat humans. They especially want your ~.
(You can be infected by just a bite.)
8. Vampires sleep during the day in a ~.
9. A witch can cast a ~ on you.
10. The old gypsy woman ~ me.
11. Vampires like to suck ~.
12. If Kuchisake onna asks you a question, you should give an ~ answer.
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1. dead, 2. in , 3. in , 4. passed away, 5. of, 6.....7. from, 8. in, 9. from
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1. in, 2. soul, 3. dead, 4. bullet, 5. garlic, 6. Frankenstein was Dr. Frankenstein, the doctor who made the monster., The monster had no name.7. brains, 8. a coffin, a casket, a tomb, 9. spell, 10. cursed, 11. blood, 12. ambiguous / a vague
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ニコニコ動画 - Headline News - Oct. 29, 2011

2011-11-09T14:45:00.000-08:00

Oct. 29, 2011

It's flooding in Thailand.
~ is screwed. = If you are "screwed" then the situation is very bad. This is slang and slightly impolite but VERY common.
Thailand is screwed.

Noda offers vague promises to help stabilize Europe
vague=曖昧（「あいまい」

arrogant = 傲慢
I think Noda was arrogant to offer help.
I think Noda was naive to offer help.

Japan’s jobless rate falls to 4.1%

The unemployment rate is 4.1%.
unemployment rate = 失業率
The unemployment in North Dakota is 4.3%.
Always look on the bright side of life.
Rakuten has an all English policy.
Everyone must speak and communicate in English.
Would you work at a company that speaks only English?
Yes, I would. OR No, I wouldn't.

Rakuten decided to adopt English as its main language.
When a Rakuten has a press conference, it’s all in English.
But should the press be expected to understand English?

If you want to be successful in English you have to adapt.

If the press wants to cover the story properly they have to learn English!

Nico Nico Douga - Oct. 26, 2011 Lesson: Must know grammar

2011-11-09T14:43:00.000-08:00

Nico Nico Douga - Oct. 26, 2011 Lesson: Must know grammar

Most can be followed directly by a noun or by the phrase "of the."
However, it cannot be followed by "of" or "the" alone.
Almost* is usually followed by a number or quantifier (90%, all).
The quantifier can be followed by the phrase "of the," but not "of" or "the" alone.

X Most of Japanese have black hair.
O Most Japanese have black hair.

X Almost Japanese like sushi.
O Almost all Japanese like sushi.

X Almost all of girls like fashion.
O Almost all of girls like fashion.

O Almost all of the girls I know like fashion.
Almost all of the students I've taught are Japanese.

almost all of the ~ I know ~
Almost all of the mothers I know love their kids more than their husband.

between:
What is the difference between A and B?
I have to choose between A and B.
I commute between A and B.

Must Know Grammar: little, a little, few, & a few

a) I have few friends., b) I have a few friends.

1. Your English is very good. You made very ~ mistakes.
few
2. I'm going out with ~ friends tonight.
a few
3.
I don't really speak Korean. I can only speak ~ words.

A: Do you have any money?
B: Yes, ~.
a little

I have ~ patience for liars.
little

There are very ~ people who have done that.

A: Are they poor?
B: Not exactly. They have ~ money.

~ would agree with you.

2011
1 I have ~ friends. (almost none)
2 I don't know yet. I need ~ time before I can give you an answer.
4
5 A: Are they poor?
B: Yes. They have very ~ money.
6 He is a ~ man. He's only about 150 cm tall.
7 He is a ~ man. He gets angry at very stupid things.
8 There are ~ that I trust more than you.
10 ~ students are nicer than her.
11 ~ are nicer than her.
12 A: Are you out of coffee?
B: Almost. There's ~ left.
13 A: Do you have any money?
B: Yes, ~.
14 I'm going to meet with ~ friends after class.
15 A: Do you drink?
B: Only ~.
16 A: Are you hungry?
B: ~.
17 A: How many times have you been to Hawaii?
B: ~ times.
18 I'll be in Tokyo for ~ weeks.
19 He's not a vegetarian, but he eats very ~ meat.
20 It rained ~ this morning.
The end.

1. few, 2. a little, 3. few, 4. a little, 5. little, 6. little, 7. little, 8. few, 9. a few, 10. few, 11. few, 12. a little, 13. a little, 14. a few, 15. a little, 16. a little, 17. a few, 18. a few, 19. little, 20. a little

(会員) MIXED 英会話/English Class - Daily Conversational Expressions - Part B

2011-10-24T15:42:00.000-07:00

ニコニコ動画-Oct. 24, 2011-Mixed!
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6. say, talk, tell, speak
Could you ~ more slowly, please?
speak
What did he ~?
say
What did he ~ you?
tell
What did he ~ to you?
say
What did he ~ about?
speak / talk

~ hello to your mother for me.
Say

~ your mother I said hello.
Tell

Can I ~ you something?
tell
Can I ~ something to you?
say
Stop ~ to me.

7. see, watch, look
I like ~ TV.
watching

~ at me!
Look

I can't ~ it.
see

Oh, my God! ~ at the time!

That ~ good!
You ~ like my brother.
Have you ever ~ ET?
Did you ~ the news last night?
see/watch
Can you ~ my dog for a minute?
watch

8. 仲がいい
We are ~.
close / tight / good friends / get along
We’re close.
We’re tight.
We are good friends.
We get along.
(A) gets along with (B)

Related: Money is tight. = I am having trouble paying the monthly bills.
Related: My schedule is tight.
9. 同僚の1人とそりが合いません。
I don' t get along with one of my coworkers.

10. 私の友達の一人は病気です。
One of my friends is sick.
One of my friends is under the weather.
One of my friends is a little under the weather.

11. have vs. get
You have to see it!
You got to see it!

I had my car repaired.
I had my car fixed.
I got my car repaired.
I got my car fixed.

I had him take my picture.
I got him to take my picture.

12. 気にしないで？
X Don’t mind! Don’t mind!
Don’t worry about it!
Don’t mind him.

(会員) MIXED 英会話/English Class - Daily Conversational Expressions - Part A

2011-10-24T15:40:00.000-07:00

ニコニコ動画-Oct. 23, 2011-Mixed!

NEWS!
an autopsy
They performed an autopsy.
They conducted an autopsy.

Autopsy: Qaddafi was killed by shot to head
He was shot in the head.
I punched him in the shoulder.
I shot him in the shoulder.
I kicked in the shoulder.
I got hit in the arm.
The golf ball hit me in the leg.
Maggie bit my hand.
Maggie bit me on the hand.
Maggie bit me in the hand.

1. have vs. got
持っている時, it's the same, but "got" is casual, "have" is more formal.
I got time. = I have time.
I got to go. = I have to go.
I got to go. = I have got to go.
I got tired. (become/なる)X I have tired.
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USA: Do you have the time?
UK: Have you got the time?
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2. 彼氏いますか？
Do you have a [boyfriend / girlfriend]?
Are you seeing anyone / anybody / someone?
Are you dating anyone?
Yes, but it's not serious.

3. ペット飼っています?
Do you have any pets?
△ Do you keep any pets?

4. 美味しそう！
It looks good!
It looks yummy!
It looks delicious!
It looks tasty!
It looks appetizing!
It looks scrumptious!
That makes my mouth water.
The salmon is mouthwatering!

5. バカな=stupid, dumb, silly
a stupid person=an idiot, a dummy, a moron, a fool, a retard (<--RUDE)
You are an idiot! < You idiot!

会員) Intermediate-Advanced English Class/中級-上級英会話 -Talking about animals

2011-10-24T15:38:00.000-07:00

(会員) Intermediate-Advanced English Class/中級-上級英会話 -Talking about animals

1. A warm blooded animal is called a ~
2. A snake or lizard is a ~.
3. A frog is an ~.
4. An animal that has feathers is called a ~.
5. An animal that can swim and breathe underwater and has scales is called a ~.
6. A cockroach is an ~.
7. A squid and an octopus is called a ~.
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TIME OUT:
a scale = うろこ
a feather = 羽
a cockroach = ゴキブリ
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8. An animal that only eat meat is called a ~.
9. An animal that doesn't eat meat is called a ~.
10. An animal that eats both meat and vegetables is called an ~.
11. An animal that mostly active at night is ~.
12. A bear sleeps all winter. = A bear ~ all winter.
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13. Dogs travel in ~.
14. Cows and horses travel in ~.
15. Fish travel in ~.
16. Bees travel in ~.
17. Birds travel in ~.
18. Sheep travel in ~.
19. The scientific word for dog is ~.
20. The scientific word for cat is ~.
21. The scientific adjective for pig is ~.
22. The scientific adjective for cow is ~.

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Answers:
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1. mammal
2. reptile
3. amphibian
4. bird
5. fish
6. insect
7. mollusk
8. carnivore / meat-eater
9. herbivore / vegetarian
10. omnivore
11. nocturnal
BONUS: I'm a night owl. <--> I’m an early bird. / I'm a morning person.
12. hibernates
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13. packs
14. herds
15. schools
16. swarms
17. flocks
18. flocks
19. canine
20. feline
21. porcine
22. bovine

Nico Nico Douga - Oct. 19, 2011 - Travel Expressions

2011-10-24T15:36:00.000-07:00

Nico Nico Douga - Oct. 19, 2011
Travel English
I took a trip.
I went on a trip.
I like to travel.

Why?
There is no explanation. It's just that way.

1. the TRIP rule:
I'm here ~ business.
I went to Tokyo ~ business.
This Christmas I'm going to Australia (2) vacation.
They are ~ their honeymoon.
They went to Hawaii for/on their honeymoon.
I went (2) a jog.
I went (2) a run.
I went (2) a hike.
I went (2) a swim.

2. 彼は今出張です。
He's away on business.
He's out on business.

3. What is the purpose of your visit?
A: I am here on business.
A2: I am here on vacation.
A3; I'm here to do some sightseeing.

4. Do you take traveler's checks?
Do you take American Express?
Do you take VISA?
Do you take traveler's checks.

or

Can I use traveler’s checks?
Can you take traveler’s checks?

5. Do you have any rooms (available)?
Are there any rooms available?
Do you have any vacancies?

6. Can you change Japanese yen?

7. What's the exchange rate?
I want to buy American dollars, what’s the exchange rate?

Can you exchange dollars for yen?

8. Can you recommend a good ~ restaurant near here?

Can you reccomend a good ~ around here?
9.

ニコニコ動画 - Headline News - Oct. 17, 2011

2011-10-24T15:35:00.000-07:00

Who has work today?
eye-booger=目やに
Japan's Self-Defense Force=自衛隊

They are planning a major overhaul.
an overhaul= 分解修理、総点検、徹底的調査

Japan eyes simpler immigration procedures, including automatic gate

immigration= 移住、入植、入国管理、出入国管理事務所、入国（者）、移民

to proceed=go forward

How would you like me to proceed?

a demonstration / a protest / a sit-in / a rally / a movement

Do you support the “Occupy Wall Street” movement?

Too little , too late.
Which are you more against? greed or war?

There have been a spate of robberies.

an armed robbery

I've been robbed! Call the police!

He is armed. = He has a weapon, gun or knife.

He was unarmed.

lax security <--> tight security

There have been a spate of robberies.

many= a bunch of, a lot of, a ton of, a spate of

(会員) ニコニコ Mixed 英会話 Class - Oct. 16, 2011

2011-10-16T16:23:00.000-07:00

Oct. 16, 2011
Useful
旅行
I went on a trip.
I want to travel abroad.
I went on a trip last week.
I just came back from a trip.
I took a trip around the world.
She's not in. She's on a trip.
She went on a business trip.
She is on a business trip.
She just came back from (a trip to) Hokkaido.
I just got back this morning.

Now some NEWS HEADLINES:

1. Robert Downey Jr. Asks Hollywood to Forgive Mel Gibson
(A) asks (B) to VERB.
I want you to forgive him.
X Can I have a question?
Can I ask a question?

2.
Foreign companies hit as Thai floods curb production
to curb st = to slow st down
It rained a lot in Thailand.
The rain caused flooding.
There have been floods in Thailand.
The floods have shut down factories.
Companies have had to suspend work.
to stop to shut down to suspend to halt to disrupt
Production at many factories in Thailand has been disrupted.

3. AirTran Airways will soon require obese passengers to buy two seats if they can't fit into one.
to require = to make
They will require fat passengers to buy 2 seats.

4. Actress Chiemi Hori getting married for 3rd time
Do you know any expressions using the word "three"?

Third time's the charm. = The third time you do something it will work.
お邪魔虫=a third wheel, a fifth wheel
I don't want to be a third wheel.
Two is company, (but) three's a crowd.

～について（人）を問い詰める=to give somebody the third degree
Why are you giving me the third degree?
Stop giving him the third degree.
to be in the hot seat
He suffered third degree burns.
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目まぐるしい［てんやわんやの］状況=a three ring circus

酔っ払っている=to be three sheets to the wind
He's 3 sheets to the wind.

Three strikes and you are out.

Three squares a day.

the three R's

実在しないもの / fake = That's as fake as a 3 dollar bill.

TOASTED BAGEL WITH A SMEAR OF CREAM CHEESE

a smear campaign = 中傷合戦

公開生放送: ニュースから学ぶ英会話 - Headline News for Oct. 15, 2011

2011-10-16T16:22:00.000-07:00

HEADLINE NEWS
My wife gave it to me.
I have been sick recently.
My tooth has been hurting.
I have been Ving. I have been adjective.

iphone 4S
Updating was a pain in the neck.
Updating my computer was a pain in the neck.
New iPhone launch turns into remembrance for Jobs
a rememberance 法事
It's the anniversary of my grandfather's death.
a launch = a new product is introduced
a new product launch
The new iphone was launched last week.
The new Mission Impossible movie was released last week.
The new Mission Impossible movie hit theaters last week.
His song drops tomorrow.
Fans flock to Apple's Ginza store for new iPhone.
to flock = to go/come in big crowds
They are flocking to the beaches.
a flock = a large group of ??
a flock = birds/sheep
a pack = wolves/dogs/teenagers
a herd = cows / horses
a school = fish
a swarm = insects
a murder of crows
a pod of whales
a pride of lions
People flocked/swarm to the stores.

Casual: a bunch of ~ a lot of ~ a whole mess of ~
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Unlicensed 16-year-old joyrider confesses to hit-and-run in Saitama.
He confesses to a hit-and-run in Saitama.
He confessed to (CRIME).
He confessed to murder.
He confessed to stealing the money.
He confessed to falling in love with her.
He confessed his love/shock.
He confessed he was gay.

Nico Nico Douga - Oct. 14, 2011-Who was Steve Jobs?

2011-10-16T16:21:00.000-07:00

Nico Nico Douga - Oct. 14, 2011
Who was Steve Jobs?

1. He was an inventor.

2. He was an entrepreneur.

3. He was the co-founder of Apple Inc.

4. He was the chairman of Apple Inc.

5. He was the CEO of Apple Inc.
Chief Executive Officer = CEO

6. He was a genius.
Related: His idea was genius.

He wrote a novel.
He had a novel idea.

7. He was an innovator.

8. He was a college dropout.

9. He was a visionary.

10. He was a husband.

11. He was a father.

12. He was a brother.

13. He was a cancer patient.

14. He was a pioneer.

15. He was a Buddhist.

16. He was an icon.

17. He was a guru.

Nico Nico Douga - Oct. 12, 2011 – Beginner’s Class

2011-10-12T14:54:00.001-07:00

Nico Nico Douga - Oct. 12, 2011 – Beginner’s Class

REMEMBER!
Listen to the first word of a question! And answer that way!
Use the first word of the question in your answer.
Have...? Are...? Do .....? Does....?
You are killing me slowly with that mistake.

Do you have time?
Yes, I do. / No, I don't.
X Yes, I have. / No, I haven't.

Are you tired?
Yes, I am. / No, I’m not.

Have you ever been to Hawaii?
Yes, I have. / No, I haven't.

Do you understand?
Yes, I do. / No, I don’t. / Yes, I understand. / No, I don't understand.

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One word from today's NEWS!
Model Marie, 24, has enrolled in Parsons The New School for Design, a famous American art university in New York City.
Marie is going to school in NYC.
Marie entered a school in NYC.
Marie has enrolled in a school in NYC.
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How do we say 準備するin English?
to prepare
to get ready / to be ready
to arrange
to set up

They are all a little bit different.
"to prepare": (formal) / "to be/get ready": (casual)
Are you prepared for work? / Are you ready for work?

How long does it take you to ~ for work?
get ready

You should ~ yourself for bad news.
prepare

Did you study for the test?
Did you ~ for the test?
prepare

Are you prepared for the test?
Are you ready for the test?

Are you all ~ for your trip?
ready/prepared

Mother: I ~ dinner.

Mother --> son: Go and ~ for dinner.
get ready

Please set the table.

arrange / set up / organize
I arranged a meeting between (A) and (B).
I set up a meeting between (A) and (B).
He set her up with him. (romantic)
My father set me up with a job.

Can you prepare the conference room?
Can you get the conference room ready?
X Can you arrange the conference room?
Can you set up the conference room?
Can you arrange for a conference room?

I ~ to have my mother picked up at the airport.
I arranged to have my mother picked up at the airport.
I arranged to have her picked up at the airport.

Could you help me ~ the DVD player?
set up

I ~ to move.
I arranged to move.

He ~ the tent.
set up

I ~ the party.
I organized the party.

All the lessons are ~ alphabetically.
organized

The Yakuza are Japan’s version of ~ crime.
organized

Nico Nico Douga - Monday, Oct. 8, 2011

2011-10-12T14:53:00.000-07:00

Nico Nico Douga - Monday, Oct. 8, 2011
Useful family expressions:
1. the black sheep of the family:
the worst or strangest person in a family
Ex: I'm the black sheep of the family

2. to be tight: to be very close
Ex: Me and my sister are really tight.
Ex: My sister and I are really tight.
She is surprisingly not very tight with her mother.

3. to grow apart: to be less and less close
Ex: My brother and grew apart.
Ex: My parents grew apart and got divorced.

4. He's a bad influence.= He's a bad apple.

4. to be divorced: describes a situation
to be married: describes a situation
Ex: She is divorced.
Ex: She is married.

6. to get divorced: describes an action
to get married: describes an action
Ex: She got divorced.
Ex: She and Tom got divorced.
Ex: She got married.
Ex: She and Tom got married.

Other idioms for relationships?

7. to be on the rocks: describing a relationship that is not going well
Ex: Our marriage is on the rocks.

8. to have a falling out: when 2 people have a big fight and things are permanently bad between them
Ex: We used to be friends, but we had a falling out.

9. to wear the pants: to be the head of the family
Ex: Who's wears the pants in your family? = Who is the boss in your family?
Ex: Who's the head of the household?

10. to be the man of the house
Ex: Son, when I’m gone, you’ll be the man of the house.
I am going to be transferred.

11. He is a hard worker. = He is diligent.
He works like a horse.
He works like a dog.
He breaks his back at the office everyday.

12. She makes all the money for the family.=She is the bread-winner.

13. He brings home the bacon.

14. He puts food on the table.

15. He makes a good salary.

16. Q: Do you like your job?
A: It pays the bills.

17. I’m having trouble making ends meet.

18. Join the club. = Me too.

I broke a tooth.

Oct. 5, 2011 - Nico Nico Douga Class - (会員のみ) 英会話生放送 MIXED LEVEL - cancer & sickness expressions

2011-10-05T15:48:00.000-07:00

Nico Nico Douga - Oct. 5, 2011

I was inspired by the news to talk about this.

What is the difference between HEAL and CURE?

病気です。
1. I'm sick.

気持ち悪い
2. I don't feel good. I feel sick. I feel bad.

胸がむかつく。吐き気がする。
3. I feel nauseous.

痛いです。
4. I'm in pain.

歯が痛い。
5. My tooth hurts.

虫歯がある。
6. I have a cavity.

歯がかけた。/ 歯が折れた。
7. I broke a tooth.

8. I got the flue. I have the flu.
He came down with the flu.

9. There's a stomach bug going around.

10. 彼は癌だ。
He has cancer.

11. He was diagnosed with cancer.

12. The doctor diagnosed the patient.
13. The doctor diagnosed the problem.
The doctor diagnosed PERSON with DISEASE.

12. I hurt my shoulder.
I injured my shoulder.
I screwed up my shoulder.
I messed up my shoulder.
I fucked up my shoulder.

13. The doctor treated me.
The doctor cured me.
I cured Maggie of barking.
I cut my hand by accident, but it healed after a few days.

14. As I get older it takes me longer to heal.

Nico Nico Douga - Oct. 3. Intermediate – Advanced: Fun & Cool English

2011-10-05T01:01:00.001-07:00

Fun & Cool English
Nico Nico Douga - Oct. 3. Intermediate – Advanced
1. I got into a small car accident. I got into a ~.
a fender-bender

2. Thanks for listening to me. = Thanks for letting me ~ your ear.
bend

3. What are you interested in? = What are you ~?
into
He's really into his work.

RELATED: What are you up to? = What are you planning?

4. She is really easy to talk to. She is really down to ~.
earth

5. They broke up. = They ~ up.

6. Let’s get out of here. = Let’s ~.

7. I gotta go. = I gotta ~.

8. I'll pay half and you pay half. = Let's ~ it.
5-8: split

9. He is really rich. = He is ~.

10. He is drunk. = He is ~.
10: trashed/loaded/wasted
9-10: loaded

11. The police caught him. = He got ~.
He got arrested. / He got nabbed. / He got busted.

12. I saw you looking at that girl. You like her! ~!

13. Stop that! = ~ it out!
Cut

14. Stop that! = Cut it out! = ~ it off!
Knock

15. Stop that! = Cut it out! = Knock it off! = Give it a break. = Give it a ~!
rest

16. I'm so happy! = I'm in ~ heaven!

17. I'm so happy! = I'm in seventh heaven! = I'm on cloud ~.

18. A: What movie do you want to see next week?
B: I don't know. Why don't we play it by ~.

19. I need to ~ up on my grammar.
brush/bone

20. He is so sexy. I want to jump his ~.
bones

21. I have a ~ to pick with you.
bone

22. A: You want to try?
B: Sure, I'll give it a ~.

23. A: You look great! = You look like a million ~!
B: Thanks! I feel like a million ~.

24. He is doing something that is borderline illegal. = He's doing something ~.
fishy / shady / suspicious / questionable

Nico Nico Douga – Basic - Oct. 2, 2011- Basic Questions

2011-10-03T23:35:00.000-07:00

Nico Nico Douga – Basic - Oct. 2, 2011- Basic Questions
(会員) 初級英会話 - 形容詞/adjectives & basic questions
1. How’s the weather in England?
2. How’s the weather where you are?
3. It couldn’t be better. = It's great.
4. 最近は雨が良く降っている.
It’s been raining a lot recently.
I have been busy/sick recently.
We have been getting a lot of rain/sun/snow recently.
It's been hot/cold/cool/warm recently.
5. What’s your job? (too straight)
What do you do (for a living)?

What kind of ......do you do?
Answer: work.

What ..... are you in?
Answer: field

6. .... はどこですか？
Excuse me, could you tell me where the bank is?
Excuse me, where’s the bank?
Excuse me, do you know where the nearest bank is?
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adjective exercises:
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1. I haven’t eaten all day. I am ....
answers: 1. hungry starved starving famished peckish
2. I haven’t slept all day. I am ....
sleepy / drowsy
3. He is very やせている。
slim / thin / skinny / skin and bones
4. He is ちょっと太っている。f
chubby
5. He is 太っている。
fat
6. He is 凄く太っている。
obese
7. charming / attractive / handsome / cute / pretty / beautiful / sexy
He is handsome.
He has a handsome face.
You have cute hair. < You have beautiful hair.
The view from my hotel room was beautiful.　

Nico Nico Douga - Saturday, Oct. 2, 2011 - 1pm class

2011-10-03T17:24:00.000-07:00

1pm - Nico Nico Douga Live Class
Did you hear about the little girl who died
because her father thought a ghost was in her?
Do you believe in ghosts?
Do you believe me?
What’s the difference?
Do you believe in somebody/me/him/yourself/Obama?
to possess
He was possessed by ghost.
He was possessed by ambition.
He was possessed by ambition / greed.

to haunt
The house is haunted.
He was haunted by her memory.

to stalk
He stalked his old girlfriend.
My dog Maggie stalked the cat.

must / must not / mustn’t
have to
The X team must win the next game to qualify for the finals.
You must be tired. X You have to be tired.
I haven't eaten anything today. --> You must be hungry.
I only slept 3 hours last night. --> You must be sleepy.
Someone stole my laptop. --> You must be angry.
My dog bit me. --> You must be shocked.
You should join my member's only Nico Nico Douga English Class.
She plays violin very well. --> --> She must have studied for a long time.
I lost 10 kilograms last month. --> You must have exercised a lot. / You must have been sick.
He is accused of kicking and breaking the reception counter at a karaoke parlor.

Nico Nico Douga - Sept. 30, 2011 - Mixed Class

2011-10-03T16:58:00.000-07:00

to annoy,
to bother,
to disturb, javascript:void(0)
to interrupt,

Sorry to bother/disturb/interrupt.
X Sorry to annoy.

That’s annoying.
X That’s bothering.
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to intrude,
I’m sorry to intrude.

to impose,
I don't/wouldn't want to impose.

to butt in = to interrupt
He butt into the conversation.
Don’t butt in.
He butt in line.

I hope I'm not imposing.
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to cut in (line)
to cut sb off (used when driving)

I'm sorry to interrupt. / I apologize for the interruption.
I apologize for the intrusion.

I don't mean to pry, but.... (ask a personal question).
I know this is none of my business, but....
I know this is none of my business, but why did you fight?

I'm sorry to bother you, but you have a phone call.
I'm sorry to bother you, but can I ask a question?

Nico Nico Douga - Sept. 28, 2011- Intermediate - Advanced Clas

2011-09-28T15:28:00.000-07:00

Sept. 28, 2011
Intermediate - Advanced Class
to exorcise=to remove a ghost etc.
to exercise
a mental illness
to expel= to kick out
to choke=a) to kill by squeezing the neck, b) to get something suck in one's throat
c) to fail under pressure
She choked to death.
She suffocated.
She asphyxiated.
to suffocate=to asphyxiate=to die due to no air
to drown=溺死した/She drowned.
to soak=a) つかる
I like soaking in the bathtub.
Soak the meat in this gravy for a few hours.
b) びしょびしょ
I got soaked. I got sopping wet. I'm dripping wet.
I'm dripping wet from the rain.
to douse=to throw water on st
They doused the fire (with water).
They doused themselves with gasoline. And then they lit themselves on fire.
They were protesting the Chinese government.

I doused Maggie with flea spray.
to chant
to lose consciousness
to regain consciousness=to come to
She lost consciousness.
She regained consciousness.=She came to.

Nico Nico Douga – Sept. 26, 2011 - Beginner’s Class

2011-09-27T16:05:00.000-07:00

Nico Nico Douga – Sept. 26, 2011

Beginner’s Class

http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1317168448

When do we use present tense?
1. Do you drive? vs. 2. Are you driving?
Use present tense to describe HABIT 習慣 & ability.
Do you play tennis?
Yes, I play. (About once a week.)
Well, I can play tennis, but I don't.
I used to play tennis, but I don't anymore.
Do you play any instrument?
Do you speak English?
I live in Nagoya.
What does it mean to say, “I am living in Nagoya.”
It means this is temporary or new.

Do you like 〜?
Do you think 〜?

BUT we can use “liking” and “thinking” in special cases.
A new teacher came to your school last week.
At first, you didn't like him.
I’m starting to like that new teacher.
I’m liking that new teacher.

A: What are you going to do this weekend?
B: I think I’ll go to the beach.
I’m thinking of going to the beach.
I’m thinking I like that new teacher.

Using present continuous 〜ing.
How are you doing?
How is it going?
What's going on?
How's it hanging?
How are you enjoying your job?
How are you enjoying your vacation?
I feel sick. vs. I'm feeling sick.
I just lost my train of thought.

Don't be V-ing. vs. Don’t verb.

Don't be using my computer when I'm not home. = Don't use my computer when I'm not home.
Don't be talking to me like that.
Don't be looking at me like that.
What is the difference between A and B?
I have gone to Hawaii. I have been to Hawaii. I went to Hawaii.

Q: Would you like to have dinner with us?
A: No, thanks. I've eaten.

Have you ever eaten INAGO?
Yes, I have eaten INAGO.

I ate too much.
He's gone to lunch.

Nico Nico Douga - Sept. 21, 2011 - Intermediate - Advanced

2011-09-21T15:00:00.000-07:00

Sept. 21, 2011

Maggie's birthday is today!

I’m going to give her a live kitten.

FIRST LET’S REVIEW

1. I’m dog tired.

2. Phuket has gone to the dogs.

3. My dogs are barking.

4. the hair of the dog that bit me

5. I’m in the doghouse.

6. I was as sick as a dog.

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NEW DOG IDIOMS!

1. It's a very competitive atmosphere. = It’s a dog eat dog world.

2. They fight a lot! = They fight like cats and dogs!

3. If you hang out with bad people, you will become like them. = If you lie with dogs, you'll get up with fleas.

4. Don’t bring up unhappy memories. = Let sleeping dogs lie.

5. Old people can’t learn anything. = You can't teach an old dogs new tricks.

I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks.

6. I need to use the toilet. = I have to see a man about a dog / horse.

7. My wife/boss does not give me much freedom. = She keeps me on a short leash.

8. Every dog has its day.=Even people who are usually unlucky sometimes get lucky.

9. When I was a little boy I thought I loved my teacher. It was just puppy love.

10. A barking dog never bites.

His bark is worse than his bite.

In honor of Maggies birthday!

Nico Nico Douga - Sept. 19, 2011 Mixed!

2011-09-19T14:09:00.000-07:00

Sept. 19, 2011
My body hurts!
stationary bicycle
I'm rusty!
a joint=関節
1. Did you hear about ~?
ね、ね、聞いた？

2. お休みどうだった？
How was your vacation?

3. 最近はおもしろい映画を見ましたか？
Have you seen any good movies recently?

4. The Hobbitの映画を楽しみにしている。I'm looking forward to seeing The Hobbit. / I'm really excited about seeing The Hobbit.
I'm really excited to see The Hobbit.
I can't wait to see The Hobbit.
1) gone to the dogs: Taken a turn for the worse.
Japan has gone to the dogs.
2) that dog won't hunt: What you say makes no sense.
3) the hair of the dog that bit you: The drink you drink in the morning to get over the drinks you drank the night before.
4) my dogs are barking: My feet are hurting
5) in the dog house: In trouble.
6) dog tired: Very tired.
7) sick as a dog: Very sick.
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So recently I've been trying to learn how to use some new software.
I've been studying the software.

I've been teaching myself.

It takes a long time to learn new software.

It's time consuming.

After a few hours I'm finally starting to get the hang of it.
to get the hang of st = to start to understand how to do st
I have a knack for editing.
I have a knack for getting into trouble.
I don't really have a knack for music.
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But I was having trouble learning how to use the new software. But these last 3 days I decided to dig in my heels and study.
to dig one's heels in=to refuse to change your direction, to be stubborn

1. What is a heel?
a heel = かかと
But in English heel has many uses.

2. to be a heel
Ex: I feel like a heel.
=I feel like a jerk.

3. I'm really in love with her. = I'm head over heels in love with her.
Related: I fell head over heels in love with her.

4. an Achille's heel = sb's weak point

5. to drag one's heels/feet = to move too slowly

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Yuki Amami's beauty tips - Eat, sleep and laugh

TOKYO —
Actress Yuki Amami, 44, is the new image character for Kose’s skincare brand, Grandaine Luxage Astamax. Amami will appear in a series of TV commercials for the brand.
At an event to launch the ad campaign, Amami said she washes her face every day with Grandaine Luxage Astamax. Asked for some beauty tips, Amami said it is important to eat, sleep properly and laugh a lot. She also encouraged women of her generation to work hard for anti-aging from inside. The new commercial will air from Sept 17.

Nico Nico - Sept. 15th How to be healthy!

2011-09-19T14:07:00.002-07:00

Get Up Every Hour
People who sit for four or more hours a day outside work have a 50% greater risk of dying from any cause than those who sat less than two hours a day. Take a minute-long walk at least once an hour. You should be taking 10,000 steps every day.
X I take a walk 3 times in a day.
People who spend a lot of time sitting are called sedentary.
座って行う、デスクワークの
つも座っている、座りがちな
Related: The doctors had to sedate him.
The doctors gave him a sedative.
He took a sedative.

Eat an Egg
One egg a day is healthy. One egg a day is good for you. An egg a day does a body good. One egg has 13% of your daily protein requirement and only 4% of the average recommended daily (1日の) calorie count. Plus, eggs have a hefty dose of an antioxidant that protects your eyes from getting weak and UV damage. An egg a day may even help prevent Alzheimer's: The yolk is a significant source of a nutrient that reduces inflammation in the brain.
Eggs have 2 parts: the yolk (卵黄、（卵の）黄身) & the egg white (卵白、卵の白身)
Don't you care about the cholesterol in eggs?
I don't worry about it personally.
daily calorie intake 毎日のカロリー摂取量
hefty=ボリュームのある
a dose=〔薬の〕一服、1回分
antioxidant【名】抗酸化物質、酸化［老化］防止剤◆食材の腐敗防止に使われる。癌・心臓病に有効。
to help prevent=防止に役立つ
Aspirin helps prevent heart disease.
nutrient【名】栄養物、栄養になる食物、栄養素
nutrition=栄養素［もの］
nutritious=栄養がある
Many doctors recommend a number of calories you need to live.

That average number is about 2,800 calories.

Take Chromium (《元素》クロム、クロミウム、クロミューム)
Research shows that the trace mineral helps maintain proper blood sugar levels by increasing cells' sensitivity to insulin, steeling your body against type II diabetes. Swallow 200 micrograms a day of chromium polynicotinate.
This is Greek to me. = I do not understand this at all!

Don't Forget to Floss (デンタルフロス(dental floss)［糸ようじ］で掃除する)

Check Your Pulse (脈)
The normal resting rate is 60 beats per minute.
Before you get out of bed in the morning, press your index and middle fingers against the inside of your wrist below your thumb and count the beats for 30 seconds.

A normal resting rate is 60 beats per minute.
A rate of 90 or above triples a woman's risk of dying from heart disease.

Give yourself a massage.

Sept. 14, 2011-Intermediate-Advanced

2011-09-19T14:07:00.001-07:00

Easily confused words:
1. lend vs. loan
Could you ~ me 1,000 dollars?
Could you ~ me a hand?
~ me your ears!
Although some people feel loan should only be used as a noun, lend and loan are both acceptable as verbs in standard English: “Can you lend (loan) me a dollar?” However, only lend should be used in figurative senses: “Will you lend

2. prosecute vs. persecute
a) The bullies ~ the small foreigner.
The D.A.’s office decided not to ~.
persecute sb = ～を迫害する
He was ~ by the memories of his crime.
prosecute = 起訴する
2a) persecuteed
2b) prosecute
2c) persecuted

3. stationary vs. stationery
He works at a ~ store.
The car was ~. =It was not moving.

Stationary is an adjective that means fixed or unmoving: “They maneuvered around the stationary barrier in the road.” Stationery is a noun that means writing materials: “We printed the letters on company stationery.”

3a) stationery
3b) stationary

4. principal vs. principle
a) Who is the ~ of your school?
b) What is the ~ reason for you wanting to quite your job?
c) We have different values. = Our ~ are different.

Principal is a noun that means a person who holds a high position or plays an important role: “The school principal has 20 years of teaching experience.” Principal is also an adjective that means chief or leading: “The necessity of moving to another city was the principal reason I turned down the job offer.” Principle is a noun that means a rule or standard: “They refused to compromise their principles.”

5. lightening vs. lightning vs. lighting
I was struck by~.
I like the lighting in this room
I like the ~ in this room.
She lightened her hair color.
Lightening is a verb that means to illuminate; lightning is a noun referring to the electrical charges the cause flashes of light during storms: “The lightning struck, lightening the sky.”
My ship came in.

When is my ship going to come in?
My ship finally came in

seek asylum
保護を求める、亡命を求める

live in exile
流刑生活を送る、亡命生活を送る

The King exiled him from the country.
He lived in self-imposed exile for 10 years.
to defect 逃亡する、亡命する
He defected to China.

a defector 亡命者
I took out a loan.
I took out a loan for 10,000 dollars.
Can you loan/lend me some money.

Nico – Beginner – Sept. 13, 2011

2011-09-13T15:31:00.000-07:00

Nico is very glitchy.
It's a glitch.
It's glitchy.

Here are some useful expressions you should know!

1. Stop it! = ~ it out!

2. Please stop it! = Give me a ~.

3. Calm down! = ~ out!

4. It's a little cold here. = It's ~.

5. I don’t understand. = I don’t ~ it.

6. I don’t understand. = I can’t ~ it out.

7. I exercised today. = I ~ out today.

8. That's strange. = That's f...... = That's w......

9. You failed. = You ~ it.

10. He is a stupid person. = He is a ~. (retard = dangerous)

11. He didn't come. = He didn't ~ up.

12. It was cancelled. = It was ~ off.

13. The meeting was ~ back to 4pm.

14. 残暑 in English

15. What are the 3 meanings of “loaded”?

16. He is trashed.
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Answers:

1. cut

2. break

3. chill

4. chilly

5. get

6. figure

7. worked out

Related --> NOUN: I had a hard/good/nice workout.

8. That's strange. = That's funny. = That's weird.

9. blew

10. dummy / moron

11. show

12. called

13. moved back / pushed back / postponed

14. an Indian summer

15. having bullets, rich, drunk

16, He was drunk.

Sept. 8, 2011 - Thursday - Mixed Class

2011-09-08T18:40:00.000-07:00

Essential English
essential = necessary

1. afford
お金の余裕
I want a new camera, but I can’t afford one.
I would like to join a gym, but I can’t afford the time.

I can’t afford to lose my job.
I can’t afford to get/be arrested.
I want to go to Hawaii but I can’t afford the plane tickets.
She can't afford to gain weight.
I can’t afford to get divorced.
I can’t afford to fail the test.
I can’t afford to lose the game.

I have a lot of information.
I don't have much information.
I can’t afford to make a mistake.

不倫する
to have an affair
to have a fling
It was just a fling.
Old age is creeping up on me.
Age is creeping up on sb.

It was a breeze.=It was easy.
to shoot the breeze
We were just shooting the breeze.
We were just shooting the breeze.

Time prepositions
1. I waited for him ~ an hour.
for
2. I have been working here ~ 3 years.
for
3. I have been working here ~ 1999.
since
4. I can’t talk now, but I can talk ~ an hour.
in
5. I can’t talk now, but I can talk ~ the party.
after

6a. I haven’t seen him ~ a month.
6b. I haven’t seen him for over a month.
for / in

7. ~ you get angry, please listen to what I have to say.

8. I went to bed ~ I took a shower.
after

9. I have not seen him ~ 1999.
since
10. I have not seen him ~ the party.
since

11. I have not seen him ~ yesterday.
since

Sept. 7, 2011 - Int-Adv.

2011-09-07T15:10:00.000-07:00

Sept. 7, 2011 - Int-Adv.

Today while reading the newspaper I read an article that called what Shinsuke Shimada said a barefaced lie.
This has inspired today's lesson. We usually say:
a barefaced lie
We also say:
a bald-faced lie
and
a bald-faced liar
and
a barefaced liar

bare=(形容詞) naked/nude/裸

Example uses:
I killed him with my bare hands.
bare hands = no gloves, no weapons, no tools.

bare feet = no shoes
He was walking down the street in his bare feet.
No shoes, no shirt, no service.

Give me the bare facts.

He bared himself to the world.

Be careful! Do not confuse, "bare" and "bear".
I can't bear it anymore.

Here are a list of idioms having to do with LYING!

1. a barefaced liar
Someone who lies easily, with a total lack of shame, is called a  barefaced liar.   "That barefaced liar stole my watch and said he'd found it!"

2. to be on the level=to be telling the truth
Are you on the level?
I think he's on the level.
If you say that somebody is on the level, you are referring to a truthful   and honest person.  "Tell me straight : Is he on the level on not?"

3. to live a lie
If you spend your life hiding something important about yourself,   or inventing something which is not true, you live a lie.  "To hide his humble origins, he told his wife he had no family and   spent his life living a lie."
I've been living a lie!

4. to be full of it. / to be full of shit / to be full of bs / to be full of baloney
Full Of It ( this person says things which are not true; a liar ... )
Your full of it.
You're so full of shit, your eyes are brown.

5. to stretch the truth
When you stretch the truth you exaggerate the facts or say things   that are not exactly true. 
Some candidates are tempted to stretch the truth about their skills or work experience.

6. to bend the truth
If you bend the truth, you say something that is not entirely true.  "OK, I bent the truth a bit; I told him it was my natural color, but I didn't say that my hairdresser helped me to keep it natural!"
He likes bending/stretching the truth.

7. a pack of lies
A large number of untruthful statements is referred to as a pack of lies.  "The story about her unhappy childhood turned out to be a pack of lies."

a pack of wolves/dogs/teenager/lies

It was all just a pack of lies.

8. a smokescreen
A smokescreen is an action or tactic intended to conceal or divert  attention from your real intentions or activities.  "His travel business was just a smokescreen for his political activities."

9. to be economical about the truth
economical = efficient about time or money
He is economical with the truth. = He doesn't tell everything he knows.
To say that a person is economical with the truth means that, without  actually lying, they omit important facts or give incomplete information.  "The politician was accused of being economical with the truth."

He left out some important information.

Nico Nico Douga - Sept. 6, 2011 – Beginner’s class

2011-09-07T15:09:00.000-07:00

Nico Nico Douga - Sept. 6, 2011 – Beginner’s class
It's finally getting cool.
It’s almost chilly tonight.
Basic Slang!
1. Get out of here!
Beat it!

2. I’m tired!
I’m beat!

3. The Giants won the game against The Dragons.
The Giants beat The Dragons.

4. I lost. = I got beat.
You lost. = You got beat.
We lost. = We got beat.

5. You dropped your keys. Do you want me to ~ them up for you?
Do you want me to pick them up for you?

6. I’m tired. I need a little ~-me-up!
(Something like coffee.)
a pick-me-up

7. He tried to ~ her up in a bar.
to pick sb up=ナンパする

Have you ever picked anyone up?

Related: to hit on sb

8. We are old friends.
We go ---- --------
We go way back.

A: Do you know Joe?
B: Oh, yeah. Joe and I go way back.

9. そんなこと、簡単にできる。
No sweat!
Piece of cake.
It’s a piece of cake.
That’s a piece of cake.

That was a breeze.

That’s as easy as pie.

That’s a walk in the park.

10. to head somewhere = to go somewhere
Where are you heading? Where are you headed?
Related:
I'm heading the team.
I'm heading up a team.

Nico Nico Douga - Sept. 1, 2011 - Intermediate to Advanced Class

2011-09-01T15:33:00.000-07:00

1256 - Kujo Yoritsune, Japanese shogun (b. 1218) died today.

1987 - Smoking forbidden in public buildings in Belgium

"catch" idioms continued:
1. I would really like the opportunity to do that.
= I would jump at the chance to do that.

2. I didn't have time/opportunity to do that.
=I didn't get a chance (to).

3. If he tries, he has a fair possibility of succeeding.
=He has a fighting/sporting chance.

4. Just in case there is an opportunity.
=On the off chance that he’s telling the truth we should listen to his story.

chances:
5. What are the possibilities that I can.
=What are my chances?

6. I think the following will happen...
= Chances are...

Nico Nico Douga - Aug. 26, 2011 – Mixed Levels Class

2011-09-01T15:32:00.000-07:00

Aug. 26, 2011 – mixed class

a glitch
It’s a glitch.
It’s a snag.
We hit a snag.

chance
--------
Did you get a chance to VERB?
Did you get a chance to call Tom?
Did you get a chance to read me story?

Have you ever had the chance to go abroad?
I've never had the chance to go abroad.
Fat chance that will ever happen. =I think that will never happen.
Fat chance.
There's a slim chance that will happen.
I didn't have the chance to...
I haven't had the chance to....
I had many chances in life. = I had many opportunities in life.
Is there any chance ....
Is there any chance you will cancel?
There is no chance in ~ I will do that.
There is no chance in hell I will do that.
There is no chance in hell I would do that.
Is there any chance you can help me?
Is there any chance there has been a mistake?
You don't get many chances like this one.
There will be more chances for you in the future.
Is there any chance you’ll change your mind.

Is there any possibility that you made a mistake?
Is there any chance....
I chanced to meet him in the subway.
I had the chance to meet her in the subway.
I don't have a chance in hell.
Not a chance.

Is there any chance you can baby-sit Maggie?

NEXTTIME: Chances are...

Nico Nico - Aug. 25, 2011 - Intermediate - Advanced

2011-08-25T15:27:00.000-07:00

Aug. 25, 2011
Did you get a chance to see the video?
Steve Jobs resigns
Steve Jobs steps down as CEO
It dived. It went down. It plummeted. It took a nose dive.

Enigmatic founder Jobs resigns
enigmatic=attractively secretive
He is a geek/nerd.
I was shocked to hear that.
He resigned over health issues.

a gadget

He had pancreatic cancer.

a device
a gadget
a doohickey
a contraption
a tool＝道具, 嫌な奴
Other words for "tool"?
utensil, Example: kitchen utensils

implement,
Examples: implement: an eating implement, a medical implement

This is also a verb. to implement st = to start using st
They will implement the changes soon.

contraption, a tool or thing that is a bit bigger

apparatus

Slang use of "tool"
a jerk = a tool

an appliance

a household appliance

Funny joke projects are called: novelty items
novel=new
a novel idea

a doohickey, a gadget, a doodad, whatchamacallit, a thingamajig

Nico Nico Douga - 初級 - Aug. 24, 2011

2011-08-24T14:33:00.000-07:00

Aug. 24, 2011
Did you hear about Shinsuke Shimada?
Shinsuke Shimada retired.
Shinsuke Shimada announced his retirement.
Shinsuke Shimada suddenly announced his retirement.
Shinsuke Shimada suddenly announced his retirement from show business.
SB announced their retirement from ~.

I heard a rumor.
There are rumors.
~ is a rumor.
It’s a rumor.
Rumor has that....
Rumor has that he will be quitting his company.
I heard a rumor that ~.
I heard a rumor that he killed a man.
There are rumors about him.
He has Yakuza friends.
I heard a rumor that he had Yakuza friends.

There were rumors that he had Yakuza friends.
There are rumors that he has Yakuza friends.
He admitted it.
Did he have to retire?
No, he didn’t. He ~ to retire.
No, he didn’t. He chose to retire.

Was he forced to retire?
Speaking of rumors....
Will Smith is married to Jada Pinkett Smith.
Jada Pinkett Smith works with Marc Anthony.
Marc Anthony is Jennifer Lopez's soon-to-be ex-husband. Marc Anthony is Jennifer Lopez's soon-to-be ex-husband.

W. Smith is suspicious of their relationship.
to be suspicious of .... = to think st bad is happening.
A suspicious W.S. visited his wife and found her with M.A.
According to the rumor, Will Smith left the house crying.
I came into the room shouting.
He left the room laughing.
He walked to work singing.
He walked to the office singing.
He suspected that...
He suspected that they were having an affair.

She denied it.
X She committed an affair.

I suspect something=I think something.
I doubt something=I don't believe something.
I've seen it.
I'm going to hit the sack.=I’m going to go to sleep.

Nico Nico Douga - Intermediate-Advanced Class - Aug. 18, 2011

2011-08-18T16:42:00.000-07:00

Aug. 18, 2011

So, sue me!
sue=訴える

27,000 Korean iphone users are suing Apple!
27,000 Korean iphone users are suing Apple over ...+ reason.
27,000 Korean iphone users are suing Apple over + reason.

27,000 Korean iphone users are suing Apple over privacy issues.

economic issues / financial issues

There are some financial issues to consider.
A is suing B.
A has brought a lawsuit against B.

a lawsuit【名】訴訟、告訴《民法》訴訟（事件）

class action lawsuit 集団（代表）訴訟
to file a lawsuit against sb

an invasion of privacy プライバシーの侵害

Samsung Sues Apple Over Patents for IPhone, IPad and IPod

This is just my theory but I think this lawsuit is a kind of revenge.
This is just my theory but I think...

as far as I know
Americans are infamous for suing each other.
Americans are infamous for being litigious.

compensation
損害賠償を要求する = to seek damages

prosection 検事
the defense= 被告側

That is in a criminal case.
civil case＝民事事件、民事訴訟

claimant=原告、要求者、社会保障受給者

We filed a suit seeking compensation from Apple and its South Korean unit for emotional damage

The first hearing in this case will take place in October or November.

Nico Nico Douga - Aug. 17, 2011 - Beginner's Lesson/Class

2011-08-17T14:30:00.000-07:00

Aug. 17, 2011 -- Beginner's Lesson/Class

1. How’s work? or How’s business?

Work is good/busy/hectic.
Things are good/busy/hectic.

<--> Work is slow. / Things are slow.

Are you free Friday?
I'm free. / I'm available. / I have time.

complimentary
Please have a complimentary drink.

The drinks are complimentary.

There's an ~ bar.
There's an open bar. = You don’t have to pay for drinks.

all-you-can-drink =飲み放題
all-you-can-eat =食べ放題

Today’s meal is on the house.

Let me buy you a drink.
This one is on the house.
---------------------------
Let me buy you a drink.

This one is on me.=I’ll pay for this one.

Let me get this round.
You can get the next round.

to get a round=to pay for a all the drinks one time

Nico Nico Douga -Aug. 14, 2011 - Open Class

2011-08-17T14:28:00.001-07:00

Aug. 14, 2011
How are things?
Things are good.
Everything is good.
Not so great.
How's it going?
It’s going good.
How are things going at work?
How are things at home?
How are things with your girlfriend?
Things are not so good.
Things could be better.

NEWS HEADLINES
A severed head and parts of two legs were found in a park in Osaka.

bloody
grisly
gruesome
William Petersen was on the show for 9 years.
He quit.
Why do you think he quit.
He had a very good salary.

"The reason I'm leaving is because I'm afraid I'm becoming too ~ says Petersen.
The dollar is down to 76.5 yen.
My job is challenging.
I like my job. It's challenging.
challenging=difficult but interesting
It's a challenging job.

My leg muscles are starting to atrophy.
My brain is starting to atrophy.
He is a professional.

I feel lethargic.
feel lethargic=やる気がない

I have no appetite.
This heat is sapping my energy/strength/appetite.
He sweat like a pig.

Aug. 13, 2011 - Nico Nico Douga - Open Class

2011-08-17T14:26:00.000-07:00

Fun Easy English
1. strange
That’s weird.

2. crazy
I'm crazy about you!
That’s crazy! = I disagree.
Nuts!
He’s nuts.
He’s bananas.
He’s kooky!
The weather has been really screwy.
The weather has been really wacky.

He's a psychopath.

3. fat
He's chubby.
He's plump.
He's chunky.
obese
Obesity is a big problem in the USA.

healthy
He has a good personality.=He is ugly or fat.

He's gone to a better place.=He died.

4. thin
She’s skinny.
She’s skin and bones.
He is lean.
He’s as thin as a rail.

5.
http://ch.nicovideo.jp/channel/ch208

Aug. 12, 2011 - Nico Nico Douga Open Class

2011-08-17T14:24:00.000-07:00

お盆
1. お化け=ghosts
spirits

Spirits come to visit us!

2. ancestors
grandmother
grandfather
great-grandmother
great-grandfather

3. 家族はどこにすんでいますか？
Where does your family live?

4.生まれはどこですか？
Where were you born?

5. 家族は何人ですか？
How many people are there in your family?

USEFUL! I was born and raised in CITY/COUNTRY!

5. 故郷
hometown

死んだ/亡くなった

7 die / pass away
My grandfather died / passed away.

8. He was buried.
9. He was cremated.

10. cemetery

11. grave=墓

12. pray
We pray to God.
We pray for our ancestors.
We pray to our ancestors.

13. worship

14. an altar-仏壇

15. to make an offering
We made an offering to our ancestors.

16. Traffic is bad!
The traffic is terrible.
The traffic is slow.

Nico Nico - Aug. 11, 2011 Intermediate – Advanced

2011-08-11T14:50:00.001-07:00

Nico Nico - Aug. 11, 2011
Intermediate – Advanced
Today we’re going to talk about the prefix: “mis-”.

1. to mistake A for B
to make a mistake
I made a mistake.
I mistook (A) for (B).
I mistook my mother's voice for my sister's voice.
I was mistaken for a Chinese.

2. to misunderstand
She misunderstood what he said.
Please don’t misunderstand me.
I think there’s been a misunderstanding.

3. to misspeak
She misspoke.
I must have misspoken.

4. to misshear
I must have misheard.
She misheard what you said.

5. to mistype
He mistyped the word.

6. to misspell
I misspelled the word.

7. to misuse
He misused the word.

8. to mismanage
He mismanaged the store.

9. She misconstrued what I said.

10. He misinterpreted what I said.

11. I'm sorry if I mispronounced your name.
12. I misread that word.

13. to misnumber
She misnumbered the words.

Nico Nico Douga - 初級 - August 10th, 2011

2011-08-10T15:29:00.000-07:00

August 10th, 2011
Today we're going to talk about adjectives.

形容詞=adjective
SUBJECT BE ADJECTIVE

I am hungry.
He is fat.
She is young.

I have a fat dog.

noun + dog

My fat dog hates skinny cats.

different = adjective
difference= noun

convenient=adj.
convenience=noun

cute / cuteness
young / youth
beautiful / beauty
rich / wealth
sweaty / sweat
wide / width
tall / height
short / height
fast / speed

He is 7.
He is 7 years old.
He is 7 years old.
Today is my 7-year-old son's birthday.
I get tired easily.

I am fat.
I am getting fat.

to get angry=怒る

He is getting hungry.
He is getting angry.

He is getting big / bigger / biggest.

He became the biggest.

He is the best. / He became the best.

I just bit mylip.

Bite your lip! = Shut up!

ニコニコ動画: Aug. 7, 2011 - Mixed Class!

2011-08-07T15:19:00.000-07:00

Aug. 7, 2011

Today is my 20th year anniversary.
1. It seems like only yesterday that I came to Japan.
1. It seems like only yesterday that Reagan was president.
1. It seems like only yesterday that we met.

2. 懐かしい
That reminds of ~.
That reminds of the good old days.
That reminds of when I was in high school.
That reminds of when I was living in Europe.
〜 brings back memories 〜

3. 〜 rings a bell.

4. His face looks familiar.

5. That sounds familiar.
That song sounds familiar.

6. That name sounds familiar.

7, to jog one’s memory
Does this jog your memory?
Let me help you jog your memory.
8. My mind is a blank.
I drew a blank.
I’m drawing a blank.

9. I have a great memory.= I have the memory of an elephant.

10. My memory is a steel trap.

11. It ~ my mind.
slipped
It completely slipped my mind.
It almost slipped my mind.

12. My memory is vague.
13. My memory is hazy.
14. My memory is not very clear.

15. I’m a little hazy on the specifics.

My memory is a bit foggy.

I had a check up.
I'm becoming senile.
I'm a bit sleepy/tired/hungry.
I'm happy to say the least.
It took 2 hours to the test site, there and back.
It's a 2-hour drive to the test site, there and back.

Aug. 5, 2011 – Intermediate - Advanced

2011-08-07T15:18:00.000-07:00

Aug. 5, 2011 – Intermediate - Advanced
News headlines! 
1. Homeless man's death after arrest outrages father.
to arrest sb=逮捕する
Here is the ladder
suspected / arrested / charged / tried / convicted / sentenced / imprisoned / freed
to outrage=to make sb very angry

to be taken into custody
He was taken into custody.
He was taken into protective custody.
to try sb = to give them a hearing in court with a judge and jurty
a person in prison = a convict
He was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
He was sentenced to life.
He was sentenced to death.

2. Mysterious company dissolves after giving $1 million to pro-Romney PAC.
to dissolve=to disappear
PAC=Political Action Committee
Romney = presidential candidate

3. Dow average plunges 513, worst drop since 2008
to plunge=to fall steeply
to dive, to fall, to drop, to plummet, to free fall

4. Polygamist leader convicted of child sex abuse
a polygamist=a person who marries 2 or more people at the same time

monogamy
bigamy
polygamy
5. Man interned for homosexuality by Nazis dies at 98
to intern sb=to send sb to jail

6. US: 29,000 Somali children under 5 dead in famine

7. Congress reaches deal to end FAA shutdown
FAA: Federal Aviation Administration

8. Study: Healthy eating is privilege of the rich
a privilege: 特権、特典、恩恵

It's healthy. It's good for you.

9. Forecasters: Drought may persist for another year
a drought: 1. 日照り、干ばつ、渇水, 2. 欠乏、〔かなりの〕不足
to persist=to continue

10. Muslim man sues WA employer for firing over beard
Americans have a reputation for being litigious.

Nico Nico Douga – July 31, 2011 – Mixed

2011-07-31T15:04:00.000-07:00

This light is energy efficient.
green

hypothetical=仮定
hypocritical=偽善の
------------------------
Today is Friday.
We will have a picnic tomorrow.
If it rains tomorrow, we'll cancel the picnic.

Today is Monday.
It did not rain yesterday.
We had a picnic. It was not canceled.
If it had rained yesterday we would have canceled the picnic.

Today is Saturday. It is sunny.
If it had rained today, we would have canceled the picnic.

If I were rich I would buy a house. (I am not rich. I cannot buy a house.)
Question: What would you do if you were rich?

If I was/were a bird, I would fly to see you. (I am not a bird. I cannot fly to see you.)
Question: What would you do if you were a bird?

If I did not have to work, I would go. (I have to work. I cannot go.)
Question: Are you coming to my party?

If I were you, I would not do that. (I am not you, but my advice is "don't do that".)
What would you do if you were me? (You were not me, but tell me what you think I should do.)
If I were you, I would not marry him.
My slurred my words.

1. 行方不明の = missing
2. まつげ=eyelashes
3. ～をむち打つ=to lash

Headline: 3 dead, 3 missing as heavy rains lash northeastern Japan
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4. ゴキブリ
a cockroach, a roach
5. "Gokiburi Tenki Yoho” or “Gokiten” = cockroach forecast
6. 殺虫剤＝ insecticide/pesticide
7. むかで=centipede

http://www.japantoday.com/category/kuchikomi/view/watch-out-a-level-4-gokiburi-alert-has-just-been-called

homicide
suicide
genocide

It was a pain in the neck to do.

My cellphone battery is almost dead.
My cellphone battery is dying.

ニコニコ動画-July 29, 2011 - 中級ー上級

2011-07-30T23:56:00.000-07:00

July 29, 2010

We're continued a lesson from the last intermediate to advanced lesson.

How do you say,“I have a gun.”in movie English?
I’m packing. I’m strapped.

How do you say 足がパンパン
My legs/feet are swollen.

What is the difference between “supposed to” and “mean to?
You're supposed to eat this with wasabi.
You're supposed to be at work at 9am.
I’m supposed to meet a friend after class.
It supposed to sound like rain.

Its not meant to hurt.
Its not supposed to hurt.
It was supposed/meant to be a joke.
I meant to call you earlier, but I got busy.
I didn't mean to do/say that.

This medicine should work.
This medicine is supposed top work.
He’ll be here soon.
He should be here soon.
I was meant to teach.
She was meant to be a star!

I haven't got the hang of it yet.
I 'm still getting the hang of it.
I haven't quite got the knack yet.

I picked it up when I was in college.

I picked up smoking when I was in Spain.
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to impersonate sb
criminal: He impersonated a policeman.
Can you do any impersonations?
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Do you want to see my imitation of ...?

It's an imitation Rolex.
It’s a copy of Rolex.
It’s a fake Rolex..
It’s a Rolex knockoff.
It’s a phony Rolex.
He's a phony. =He is not sincere.
It’s a pirate copy.
It’s a forgery.

Nico Nico - July 28, 2011 - 初級

2011-07-28T15:27:00.000-07:00

July 28, 2011
I wish I could drink beer.
wish = impossible
hope = possible
I have a job interview tomorrow.
I ~ I get the job.
hope
I wish she hadn’t met him.
I wish I had never met you. = I met you and I cannot change that.
I wish she had never met him. If she had never met him, he never would have killed her. If she had never met him, she would be alive today.
I ~ it were not raining now.
wish

I ~ it does not rain tomorrow.
hope

I wish you would shut up.
I wish you would stop talking.

I ~ I passed.
I hope I passed.

I got you a present/gift/shirt. I hope you like it.

A: Kiss me!
B You hope!
B2: You wish!

I disagree. = You wish.
I reject your suggestion. = You wish.
Keep dreaming. = I disagree.

A: Are you single.
B: I wish. = No, but I want that to be true.

A: Have you ever seen ARASHI in concert?
B: I wish.
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I went to the beach.
I got some sun.
I got a sunburn.
I have a tan line on my shoulder.
I wore sunscreen.
I got a suntan, and now my skin is peeling.
I peeled a banana.
My skin has started peeling.
If I was rich, I would buy a house.
I am rich, so I will buy a house.
Would you mind if I sat here? = polite 丁寧
Would you mind if I asked you a question?
No, I wouldn’t. Go ahead.
Shoot!

Nico Nico Douga - July 25, 2011 - Intermediate - Advanced

2011-07-26T00:25:00.000-07:00

July 25, 2011
inadvertently
to apologize
a troll
What do you want to talk about first, Norway or China.
Norwegian Wood
There was a terrorist attack!
First there was a car-bombing.
Then a lone gunman opened fire on people on an island.
to open fire on sb = to shoot at sb
a shooting spree
She went on a shopping spree.
He went on a shooting spree.
drinking/shopping/killing/shooting/stabbing
動機=motivation
anti-Islamic
ethnic vs. native

His terror network has two other cells.
a terrorist cell
There will be another terrorist attack.

大虐殺=a massacre, a slaughter, carnage
They were beat badly. They were massacred.
A high speed train derailed.
A train was struck/hit by lightning.
Another train rammed it from behind.
A crashed into B. < A rammed B.
A and B had a head-on collision.
It was a head-on collision.=正面衝突でした。

Authorities say that human error was involved.
A few weeks ago the Chinese were bragging that their train was better than the Japanese train.

Nico Nico Douga - July 22, 2011 - Beginner's Class

2011-07-26T00:24:00.000-07:00

Beginner's Class
July 22, 2011

1. It is hot!
It is summer!
It is July!
It is Friday!
It is muggy!
It's a scorcher.

2. 忙しかった。
I had a busy day.
Today was tough.
Today was busy.
I was busy.
Today was hectic.
Today was torture.

3. to misunderstand.
I think I misunderstood.
Please don't misunderstand me, but...
Please don't misunderstand, but...

4. Something came up.
I’m sorry I missed class. Something came up.

5. I missed my class because I got sick.

6. I have a heavy schedule.
Let me check my schedule.
schedule
X I have a schedule.
I have plans.
I have an appointment.
I have a previous appointment/engagement.

I am busy.

Can we reschedule.

Yes, sir.

Right away.
I’ll get on it.
I’m sorry. I can’t talk right now. I’m tied up.
曖昧=vague

I have plans. I have a family thing to got to.
I have plans. I have a family thing I have to go to.

How’s Thursday for you?
How’s 1pm for you?
Thursday works for me.
1pm works for me.
1pm is OK with me.

ニコニコ動画 July 21 2011年 MIXED CLASS

2011-07-21T15:43:00.000-07:00

Nico Nico Douga - July 21, 2011

GO vs COME

Telephone: Can I come over?
Can you come to my party?

Easy Questions:
1. What is my hat made ~?
2. Excuse me, I'm ~. Can you tell me how to ~ to Penn Station?
3. Excuse me, but can I ~ my seat? I don't like this chair.
4. Do you ~ VISA , MASTERCARD or AMERICAN EXPRESS?
5. Do you ~ this in a bigger size? = Do you ~ this in red?
6. I just got paid. Let me ~ you to dinner!
7. The rainy season is ~.

1. of
2. lost / get
3. change
4. take
5. have / have
6. take / treat
7. over

1. kick off (something) or kick (something) off = to begin something, to start something, to kick the ball and start the game in American football
The school will kick off the campaign to get more students by offering everyone who joins an iPad next month.

2. to meet one's match = to meet one's equal or better
I used to think I was the best but I think I met my match. He's better than me!

3. He is no match for you.=He is much weaker than you.
I'm no match for him! = He is much stronger than me.

4. to move the goalposts = to unfairly change the conditions or rules of something that you are doing
Although we followed the rules when applying for the license, the government officials moved the goalposts and our application was rejected.

5. odds are against (someone) = there is little chance that someone will succeed
The odds of him being able to beat cancer were against him, but he did it anyway.
The odds are against him winning the game/contest.

6. to be off to a running start = starting something with a good fast beginning
A: How's your new job?
B: I'm off to a [running/good/promising] start.

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Nico Nico Douga - July 20, 2011 Intermediate to Advanced Class

2011-07-20T02:04:00.001-07:00

Intermediate to Advanced Class
Nico Nico Douga - Intermediate to Advanced Class - July 20, 2011
We'll be studying this!
Intermediate to Advanced Class
Sports Idioms:
1. to be in the same league as sb = at the same level as someone or something
Our soccer team is not in the same league at the opposition team.

2. to be out of someone’s league = to not be at the same level as someone
She is out of your league, man!

3. at this stage of the game = now
It's too early to say anything at this stage in the game.
I think it's too late at this stage in the game to cancel the party.

4. to bounce st off sb = to test someone's reaction to an idea (when a ball is thrown against a wall it bounces back to the thrower)
Let me bounce something off you! = I want to know what you think of my idea.
I bounced my movie idea off a few friends.

5. to call the shots = to control something, to make the rules
My friend has been calling the shots in his company for several years now.
Who calls the shots here? I call the shots!

6. to get the ball rolling = to begin/start something
We plan to start immediately and get the ball rolling on our project.

7. keep one's eye on the ball = to concentrate, to focus, to remain alert, to keep one's attention focused on the ball or on the matter at hand
We tried to keep our eye on the ball during the meeting.

8. level playing field = a situation where everyone has an equal chance of success
We were able to achieve a level playing field with the other schools with our new coaching staff.

9. make the cut = to meet or reach a required standard
The young player did not make the cut and was not able to join the team.

10. to miss the cut = to fail to meet or reach a required standard
She got past the 2nd interview but in the end she missed the cut.
I didn't make the cut.= I missed the cut.

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Did up to this point. The rest will be covered in future videos.
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11. kick off (something) or kick (something) off = to begin something, to start something, to kick the ball and start the game in American football
The school will kick off the campaign to get more students by offering everyone who joins an iPad next month.

12. to meet one's match = to encounter one's equal
I used to think I was the best but I think I met my match. He's better than me!

13. to move the goalposts = to unfairly change the conditions or rules of something that you are doing
Although we followed the rules when applying for the license, the government officials moved the goalposts and our application was rejected.

14. odds are against (someone) = there is little chance that someone will succeed
The odds of him being able to beat cancer were against him, but he did it anyway.

15. to be off to a running start = starting something with a good fast beginning
A: How's work?
B: I'm off to a running start.

16. to be out of the running = eliminated from a contest, no longer being considered for something
I had really wanted to win, but I think I'm out of the running.

17. play ball with (someone) = to cooperate with someone
The politician was offered large bribes to give the contracts to his company, but he refused to play ball.

18. to play by the rules = to follow the generally accepted rules of something
Be careful when you do business with him. He doesn't always play by the rules.

19. to play-by-play (description) = a detailed description of a sports event as it is taking place
Gimme a play-by-play of what happened.

20. to rally around (someone or something) = to join together to support someone or something
The Japanese people rallied around the soccer team when they went up against the U.S.

21. to run with (something) = to implement something, to do st with st, to act on st
My took your idea and ran with it.

22. to tackle a problem = to attack a problem with much effort
All of the members of the sales team gathered to tackle the problem of decreasing sales.

23. to take one's eye off the ball = to fail to keep one's attention focused on the ball or on the matter at hand
If you take your eye off the ball for even a second my kids are sure to get into some kind of trouble.

24. a team player = someone who works well with others to achieve some goal
She's is a team player and works well with the other employees.

Nico Nico Douga Beginner's Class / 初心 - July 19, 2011

2011-07-19T17:46:00.000-07:00

July 19, 2011
My room is muggy.
I like to travel.
I went on a trip.
TRIP QUESTIONS!

1. How was your trip?

2. Where did you go?

Where did you go again?

3. When did you leave Japan?

4. When did you get back to Japan?

5. How was the food/weather/flight/hotel/shopping?

6. Did you buy anything interesting?

7. Did you eat anything interesting?

8. Did you meet anyone interesting?

9. Did you do anything interesting?

10. Did you have any problems?

11. How long was your flight?
How long is the flight?

12. What was the highlight of your trip?

13. Did you go on a package tour? / Was it a package tour?

14. How much was it? How much was the flight? ... if you don't mind me asking.

15. Would you recommend Thailand?
Bonus: It was dirt cheap!

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Let's make sure we know how to use some basic verbs:
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1. You look sick! You should ~ a doctor!

2. Do you ~ a temperature?

3. Do you ~ if I smoke?

4. Do you mind if I ~ a phone call?

5. I'm sorry, but he's not in right now. Would you like to ~ a message?

6. I just ~ some coffee. Would you like some?

7. Can I ~ you a cab?
cab=taxi

8. I tried to ~ a reservation, but they were full.

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BONUS EXPRESSION:
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9. I booked my flight to France this morning.

10. You look like you got some sun.

Nico Nico Douga Mixed Class: Homestay Questions

2011-07-06T07:52:00.000-07:00

You will be asked...
1. When did you get to (COUNTRY)?
2. How was your trip/flight?
--> It was long/good/nice/bumpy.
It was crowded.
I couldn't sleep at all.
3. Would you like to go shopping?
Would you like me to take you shopping?
4. I’m going to the store. Do you need anything?
4. Do you want/need anything from the store?
5. Did you sleep well / OK / alright?
6. How did you sleep?
--> I slept like a log / baby.
6. Is there anything you cannot eat?
7. Are you allergic to anything?
Do you have any allergies.
-->I’m allergic to ~.
8. How do you like (COUNTRY) so far?
9. How does the weather here compare to the weather back home?
10. How does the food here compare to the food back home?
How does the food here compare to the food back in Japan?
11. Are you homesick?
12. Let me know if you need anything.
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You may want to say or ask...
1. Thank you so much for being my homestay family!
2. I'm very happy to be here.
I'm so happy to be here.
It’s a pleasure to be here.
It’s wonderful to be here.

3. It's good/great to meet you all!
It's an honor to meet you.
I’m honored to meet you.
4. I'll try my best not to be too much trouble.
I'll do my best not to be too much trouble.
I'll do my best not to trouble you.

5. I'm sorry, but what was your name again?
6. Could you speak more slowly, please.
7. Could you repeat that?
Could you say that again?

8. I'm sorry. I don't understand.
9. Where is the restroom? / Where is the restroom again?
10. Is this for me?
11. Thank you so much!
12. This is too much!
13. I've brought you a small present.
14. I've brought you a few presents.
15. I'm sorry to ask you to do this, but could you drive me into town?
...could you take me into town?
...could you give me a lift into town?
16. I'm sorry to ask you to do this, but could you take me to the pharmacy?
17. I'm sorry to wake you, but I need to go to the hospital.

Nico Nico Douga Intermediate to Advanced Class- July 5, 2011

2011-07-05T12:35:00.001-07:00

Today is the 5th! So let's learn some idioms using the number FIVE!
1. a five-finger discount=to steal
1. a five-finger discount=to shoplift

My mind was elsewhere.

A: Nice watch! How much was it?
B: Oh, it's really expensive, but luckily I got a five finger discount!

2. to take five=to take a break
OK, everyone let's take five!

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I noticed today that many students refer to yesterday as INDEPENDENCE DAY, but did you know that we don't actually call it that? Do you know what we usually call it? The 4th of July!
What do we usually do on the 4th of July?
We have BBQs. We set off fireworks,
and we drink beer.
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Did you watch the news this morning? What was the big news?
Yes, it was about Ryu Matsumoto.
Matsumoto stepped down. = Matsumoto resigned.

He was so arrogant!
You could say "impudent" but that word is a little old fashioned.
You could also say "insolent" but that word is a little old fashioned and formal

When someone thinks they are better than others and look down on others we call them, "stuck up."

I think I'm better than you.

He is so pretentious!
The Japanese dictionary says: うぬぼれた

You could also say he is "conceited".

He thinks the world revolves around him.

If someone has prejudices against a certain
sex or race, we say they are: bigoted.
bigoted〔他人の意見に耳を傾けず〕凝り固まった意見［考え］を持つ、頑固一徹［一点ばり］の

What do we call this kind of person?
a bigot 【名】偏狭な人、頑固者、偏屈者、偏見を持つ人
He's a bigot.
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So what did Matsumoto do? He resigned. He stepped down.
I have mixed feelings about this.
He put his foot in his mouth.
He said something socially stupid.

a conspiracy theory=陰謀セオリー
That Matsumoto sabotaged himself on purpose.

What a coincidence!=なんて偶然だ。
He is MEGA rich.=VERY VERY RICH!

Nico Nico Basic - July 4, 2011

2011-07-04T14:23:00.000-07:00

Happy Fourth of July!

Telephone English - Important Basic Phrases
1. Introduce yourself.
Hi, this is ~.
Hello, this is ~.
Hello, my name is ~.
Hello, my name is ~ and I’m calling from ~.
Hello, I’m calling regarding ~.
Hello, I’m calling regarding the advertisement in the paper.
Hi! I’m calling regarding the advertisement in the paper?
Hi! I’m calling regarding the ad in the paper?
Hi! I’m calling regarding the advert in the paper?
Hi! I’m calling regarding the job advert in the paper.
Hi! I’m calling regarding the wanted ad in the paper.
Hi! I’m calling to make a reservation.
Hi! I’d like to make a reservation.
Hi, this is Victor. Is Yukari in?

2. Ask for someone:
Hi/Hello, can I speak to ~?
Hi/Hello, may I speak to ~?
Is ~ there?
Hi/Hello, could I speak to ~, please?

3. If you are that person.
This is ~.
Speaking.
You got him. (casual)
You're talking to him. (casual)

I like to pretend I have a secretary.

4. If you are not that person.
Just a moment, please.
Hold on. (very casual)
May I ask who is calling?
I’m sorry, but she can’t come to the phone right now.
I’m sorry, but she out at the moment.
You just missed her.
Can I take a message?
Would you like to leave a message?

5. Leave a message:
Yes, could you ask her to call me?
Yes, could you ask her to call me back?
Yes, please have her call me.
Yes, please have her call me back.

Does she have your number?
Could I have your number, please.

July 3, 2011 OPEN CLASS ON NICO NICO

2011-07-03T07:40:00.000-07:00

July 3, 2011 OPEN CLASS ON NICO NICO

Tonight I'm going to teach you some FUN English!
1. In Japanese we say: 足を洗う。
In English what do we say?
Ex: I wash my hands of this.

2. In Japanese we say: 足を引っ張る
What does "pull someone's leg" mean in English?
It means "to joke".
Ex: Really? You were kidnapped by aliens? You must be pulling my leg.

3. In Japanese we say: 胡麻をする
In English we use the word "butter".
Ex: Are you trying to butter me up?
Why are you buttering me up?

4. 胡麻をすると言えば、英語で
kiss someone's assという言い方があります。
どういう意味か分かりますか？
例えば、He is always kissing the boss' ass.
Here is a related word:
He is an ass-kisser.と言ったら、
彼はおべんちゃらを言う人です。

5. ちょっと危ない言葉を学んだところで、
That was a kiss-ass movieって言ったら、どういう意味？
そうそう!この場合kick ass + 名詞 = いいこと

今までに面白い英語を教えてきた。
今からもうちょっと「practical」英語を教えます。
How about some "practical" English?
Do you know what "practical" means?
Something "practical" is "useful".
"practical"=日常の

6. In Japanese we say: 勘弁してください。
Do you know what we say in English?
We say, "Give me a break!"
or
"Spare me!"
or
"No way!"
or もうちょっとやさしく
Have a heart!

Is that practical enough?
No? How about some daily expressions.

7. あまり暑くて寝れない。
Hint: 6 words!
It's too hot to sleep.

8. 汗が止まらない。
I can't stop sweating.

汗と言えば、朝飯前は「sweat」を使って何て言う？
9. No sweat! = It's easy!
That was easy. = I didn't even break a sweat.
He won't even break a sweat.=That will be easy.

映画で一番良く出てくる言い方を知っている？
It's a piece of cake!

Are you sometimes late because you did not notice the time?
What do you say when you are late?
10. Sorry I'm late! I ________ __________ of ____________.
Sorry I'm late! I lost track of time!

OK! That's the lesson for tonight!
Tonight was an example lesson!
If you really want to learn English you
need to study by yourself and then ask me lots of questions. I give about 14 30-minute live lessons a month! Join me and study with us! Thanks for coming tonight! Everyone be safe and stay cool!

Nico Nico Douga Mixed Class for June 30, 2011

2011-06-30T16:15:00.000-07:00

It is the last day of June.
I cut my lip.
I cut my lip shaving.
I was shaving, and I cut my lip
It looks painful.
It looks like it hurts.
Big group tonight!
Forget about it. It’s nothing.

1. Good to meet you.
(past tense? present tense?)
Gooddameecha!

It’s an honor to meet you.
I’m honored to meet you.

2. I’ll take care of it.

3. 熱中症
熱中症でしょう。
It must be the heat.
熱中症で死亡する
He died of heat stroke.

4. 今お金全然持っていない。
I don’t have any money on me.
on + someone
Do you have any money on you?
A: Do you have an extra pen?
B: Not on me.

Q: Do you have any children.
A: Not that I know of.

Not as far as I know. = Not that I know of.

Dave Spector said that ironically Kan is starting to look like a leader.
He is starting to look leaderish.
He is starting to look Prime Ministerishy.
I wouldn't say that.
Many people are going along with his decisions.
to go along with st = to agree
I can't go along with that.
a hunk= a sexy guy
J-league fined over anti-nuke banner
= J-league fined because of anti-nuke banner
Nuke it for 2 minutes!
to nuke st=to cook it in a microwave oven
The banner directed at the team's Iranian-American manager Afshin Ghotbi.

band-aid

Nico Nico Douga - June 29, 2011 - Intermediate to Advanced

2011-06-29T16:05:00.000-07:00

The bucket is leaking. (leaking=verb)
The bucket has a leak. (leak=noun)
I have to take a leak. 下品=vulgar, dirty

Someone leaked the news to the media.
= Someone told the news to the media.

We have a leaky faucet in our bathroom.
I need to get the leaky faucet fixed.
Water is leaking out of the bucket.
Water is leaking.
He is bleeding.
He is bleeding out.
The water/bucket is leaking. (both OK)
The doctor diagnosed the disease.
The doctor diagnosed the patient.
TOP STORIES
Shareholders continue antinuke calls in Osaka after grilling TEPCO

antinuke = antinuclear
a call = a demand
to nuke=to cook in the microwave
He nuked his rice.

to nuke an idea = to reject

Stock owners had a meeting.
a shareholder's meeting

Shareholders grilled TEPCO.

Shareholders questioned TEPCO.

Shareholders interrogated TEPCO.

to interrogate to grill to question

He is baked.=He is high on marijuana.

I’m fried.=I’m exhausted.

I’m toasted.=I’m a little drunk.

My goose is cooked. = I'm in big trouble.

Proverb.
Stay out of the ~ if you can’t stand the heat.

Stay/Keep/Get out of the kitchen if you can't stand the heat.

Don't put yourself in a stressful situation if you can't handle it.
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Nico Nico Douga - June 28, 2011 初級

2011-06-28T16:47:00.000-07:00

お久しぶり!
Long time no see!
Hello, stranger!

It’s been a long time!
It’s been a while!

It’s been donkey’s ears!

今日暑かったでしょう！
It was hot today, wasn't it!

一日中、豚のように汗をかいていた。
I was sweating like a pig all day.

I like you as a friend.

本当はエアーコンをフルにしたかったけど、節電しないといけないのでできなかった。
I really wanted to turn/put on the A/C full blast today, but we have to save electricity so I couldn't.

He had the a/c on full blast.
I have this fan on full blast!
I turned on the fan full blast.
It’s on full blast.
I had the radio on full blast.
I had the TV on full blast.
Maggie likes to sit in a cold shower when it's on full blast.

まー、すくなくとも、明日はそんなに暑くならないとテレビの天気情報が言っていた。

Well, at least according to the TV weather report, it's not going to be that hot tomorrow.

Well, according to the TV weather report, at least it's not going to be that hot tomorrow.
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Let's review some HOT idioms!
Hot の熟語を復習しましょう！
1. It's hot! (the weather, the temperature)
2. I can't eat hot food!　(spicy / 辛い)
3. You’re hot! (sexy)
4. The ipod is hot! (popular/人気)

Now let's learn some new idioms!
1. I'm in trouble! = やばい状態に入った。
I'm in hot ~.
water
I'm in hot water.

2. I really like her! =彼女のこと大好き！
I have the hots ~ her.
for

I'm hot for (somebody).

I’m hot for teacher.

I just got here.
Is it already over?
Are you finished already?
The new ipad2 is selling like hotcakes.
=Many people are buying them.
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Nico Nico Douga: Mixed Class - June 23, 2011

2011-06-23T09:13:00.001-07:00

I am sweating like a pig.
What kind of movies do you like?
What type of movies do you like?
I’m fond of ~. / I’m not very fond of ~.
I like ~.
comedies
romantic movies
love comedies
action movies
horror movies
dramas
suspense movies
spy movies
artistic movies
science fiction movies
science fiction movies / science fiction / sci-fi
I like all kinds of movies.

I’m not very computer savvy.

I'm a big fan of ~.
I’m a huge fan of ~.
I'm a ~ fan.
I'm a ~ fanatic.
I'm a ~ buff.
I'm a ~ maniac.
I'm crazy about ~.
I’m addicted to ~.
I’m hooked on ~.
I can't get enough of ~.
I'm a connoisseur of ~.
I'm a ~ aficionado.

I'm really into ~.
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44) Go ahead, punk, make my day — Sudden Impact
Go ahead=どうぞ！
punk=チンピラ
You made my day!=You made me very happy!
Don’t worry. I’ll make him an offer he can’t refuse.
I’ll make him an offer he can’t refuse.—The Godfather
I got all the time in the world. *You* don’t, but I do. — Man on Fire
I got fired, so now I've got all the time in the world.
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ニコニコ-June 22, 2011 中級-上級

2011-06-23T09:12:00.001-07:00

June 22, 2011
monogamy=being married to one person
bigamy=being married to 2 persons
polygamy=being married to more than 2 people

monotony=単調
monotonous=形容詞
monocycle=a 1 wheel bicycle
unicycle=a 1 wheel bicycle

unicorn=a horse with one horn
unique=one of a kind
universe=everything
united=together
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a polygamist=a person married to more than 2 people
Should polygamy be legal?
I think it's immoral.
Should polygamy be legal or illegal?
I think it should be illegal.
It will cause too much trouble.
It will cause too many problem.
It would be too much of a hassle.
面倒くさい
Getting your passport renewed isn't too much of a hassle.
What about individual rights?
People need to be protected from themselves.
I’m playing the devil's advocate.
I wan to buy a new car. Play the devil's advocate with me.
Drugs can kill people.
So can alcohol.
Alcohol can kill people.
Drugs are dangerously addictive.
That song is addictive! That sport is addictive.
That TV show is addictive!
Some people say that medical marijuana should be legalized.
~ should be legalized.
to legalize st = to decriminalize st
Marijuana should be strictly/heavily regulated.
You have apply and fill out applications.
a 3-day waiting period
Guns should be illegal.
All states must follow Federal Laws.
Utah has a lot of Mormons.
The U.S.A. admitted Utah on the condition that Utah make polygamy illegal.
A "rhetorical question" is a question you are not supposed to answer.
Man is it hot today!
Do you I'm stupid?
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Nico Nico Douga – June 19, 2011

2011-06-19T08:33:00.000-07:00

Nico Nico Douga – June 19, 2011
Let’s have some fun!
How is everyone doing?
News:
The headlines say that the tolls in the
earthquake affected area are going to be free.

a toll road = a road that you pay money to use

It’s free.
Here are some more “free” expressions.
They gave me a ticket for a ~ cocktail.
It’s complimentary.
It’s on the house.
No charge.
It’s free of charge.
It’s a freebie.
It’s gratis.
Gratuity is not included.
A gratuity of 20% will be added to parties of 8 or more.
a party=a group
How many in your party?

Back to FREE idioms:
It’s for the asking.
It’s one of the perks.
This job has many perks.
This job has a few perks.

Idiom: There’s no such thing as a free lunch.

Let’s learn some “lunch” idioms:
Let’s do lunch sometime!=
Let’s have lunch sometime.

I lost my lunch. = I threw up.
He’s out to lunch.=He is not in the office.
He’s out to lunch.=He is crazy. ぼけ

He ate my lunch. = He beat me.
I had a liquid lunch.=I had a beer.
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No real breakfast idioms.
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Dinner idioms!
Dinner is served.
to take sb out to dinner
Let me take you out to dinner.
Don't take this the wrong way, but .... + something that is difficult to say.

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