Nico Nico Douga – July 31, 2011 – Mixed

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hypothetical=仮定
hypocritical=偽善の
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!