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(会員)２月２７日-初級 レッスン - My favorite funny must know English!
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1330384098
Feb. 27, 2012
Beginner Class = Funny English
Must Know Funny English
Body Parts:
1. booger = はなくそ hard type
He flicked a booger at me.
Stop picking your nose.
2. snot = 鼻くそ 水ぽいtype
2b. a snot nosed kid
He's just a snot nosed kid.
Snot mine! = It's not mine.
I have a runny nose.
3. a fart, to fart = おなら
He farted.
I smell a smart.
Who farted?
3b. He cut the cheese.
3c. He broke wind.
4. a burp / to burp = げっぷ
Don't burp! It's rude!
5. to poop = うんち / to pee = おしこ
poo / poop = noun form
pee = noun form
5b. pooped = I am pooped. = I am tired.
6. tush= butt
She has a nice tush.
7. noggin / noodle / melon= head, brain
Use your noggin/noodle.
8. mug = face
He's got a nice mug.
mug shot 顔写真◆通例、犯罪者の
They took his mug shot.
My driver's license ooks like a mug shot. : 私のパスポートの写真は犯罪者みたいだ
8b. sb's grill = sb's face
He got up in my grill.
Get out of my grill
9. schnoz / hooter/ honker / beak = nose
He punched him right in the schnoz / hooter/ honker / beak.
10. pie hole / cake hole = mouth
Close your pie hole!
Shut your cake hole!
Why did you have to open your pie hole?
= Why did you say that?
10. I made a mistake sound = oops
Oops!
11. sound of a sneeze = achoo
Achoo!
12. a super nerd (ださい)= a geek
13. dogs = feet
My dogs are killing me!
Monday, February 27, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012
(会員）2月２４日 ー 英会話レッスン！中級ー上級：Sophisticate your English!
Feb. 24, 2012 - Intermediate - Advanced Class - Sophisticate Your Vocabulary
Watch this! http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1330120973
to sophisticate <--> simple, unsophisticated
洗練されている
1. breathe = 息する, relax
Breathe! Just breathe!
2. a breath
I'm having trouble catching my breath.
3. to eat = to consume = to take all your interest
He was consumed with hate.
consumed with doubt
《be ～》疑念に駆られる
consumed with envy
《be ～》しっとに駆られる
consumed with fear
《be ～》恐怖のあまり度を失う
表現パターンconsumed with ［by］ fear
consumed with greed
《be ～》欲に我を忘れる
consumed with guilt
《be ～》罪悪感に駆られる
consumed with hate
《be ～》憎しみに燃える
consumed with hatred
4. You were lucky.
You were fortunate/blessed.
Lady luck is in your corner.
5. Knock on wood.
6. a chance = an opportunity
Given the opportunity = if sb has the chance
7. a mistake = an error
I made a mistake = I committed an error.
He made a faux pas.
8. to say st stupid = 失言 = verbal gaffe
He made a gaffe.
He made a verbal gaffe.
He put his foot in this mouth.
It was a slip of the tongue.
9. eye candy = a pretty girl or handsome guy
Who is the eye candy?
10. She's the apple of my eye.
Watch this! http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1330120973
to sophisticate <--> simple, unsophisticated
洗練されている
1. breathe = 息する, relax
Breathe! Just breathe!
2. a breath
I'm having trouble catching my breath.
3. to eat = to consume = to take all your interest
He was consumed with hate.
consumed with doubt
《be ～》疑念に駆られる
consumed with envy
《be ～》しっとに駆られる
consumed with fear
《be ～》恐怖のあまり度を失う
表現パターンconsumed with ［by］ fear
consumed with greed
《be ～》欲に我を忘れる
consumed with guilt
《be ～》罪悪感に駆られる
consumed with hate
《be ～》憎しみに燃える
consumed with hatred
4. You were lucky.
You were fortunate/blessed.
Lady luck is in your corner.
5. Knock on wood.
6. a chance = an opportunity
Given the opportunity = if sb has the chance
7. a mistake = an error
I made a mistake = I committed an error.
He made a faux pas.
8. to say st stupid = 失言 = verbal gaffe
He made a gaffe.
He made a verbal gaffe.
He put his foot in this mouth.
It was a slip of the tongue.
9. eye candy = a pretty girl or handsome guy
Who is the eye candy?
10. She's the apple of my eye.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
(会員）英会話レッスン！初級 - practical idioms - Feb. 23, 2012
(会員）英会話レッスン！初級 - practical idioms - Feb. 23, 2012
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I have to apologize to you about our last class.
Maybe you didn't notice, but...
I was coming down with a cold.
I'm not completely over my cold yet.
I'm not completely over it yet.
My chair is squeaky.
Useful Everyday Idioms:
1. to put st on
I put on my hat.
I walk my dog every morning.
to put sb on
=to fool sb
Are you putting me on?
3. to go/come/arrive --> to get
What time do you arrive at school?
--> What time do you get to school?
4. What time can you come here tomorrow?
--> What time can you get here tomorrow?
--> What time can you be here tomorrow?
5. Oh, my God! It's late! I better go home!
-->I better get going.
GET is also useful for other reasons...
6. I don't believe you! --> Get out of here!
7. I don't understand you. --> I don't get you.
8. You are wasting your time. or That is none of your business! --> Get a life!
TURN
Let's use the word TURN to say the following.
9. I will become 30 (years old) this July.
-->I will turn 30 this July.
10. He makes me feel sick.
--> He turns my stomach.
11. She is really pretty in that dress.
--> She turns heads in that dress.
12. I could not sleep well at all last night.
--> I tossed and turned.
Watch this!
I have to apologize to you about our last class.
Maybe you didn't notice, but...
I was coming down with a cold.
I'm not completely over my cold yet.
I'm not completely over it yet.
My chair is squeaky.
Useful Everyday Idioms:
1. to put st on
I put on my hat.
I walk my dog every morning.
to put sb on
=to fool sb
Are you putting me on?
3. to go/come/arrive --> to get
What time do you arrive at school?
--> What time do you get to school?
4. What time can you come here tomorrow?
--> What time can you get here tomorrow?
--> What time can you be here tomorrow?
5. Oh, my God! It's late! I better go home!
-->I better get going.
GET is also useful for other reasons...
6. I don't believe you! --> Get out of here!
7. I don't understand you. --> I don't get you.
8. You are wasting your time. or That is none of your business! --> Get a life!
TURN
Let's use the word TURN to say the following.
9. I will become 30 (years old) this July.
-->I will turn 30 this July.
10. He makes me feel sick.
--> He turns my stomach.
11. She is really pretty in that dress.
--> She turns heads in that dress.
12. I could not sleep well at all last night.
--> I tossed and turned.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Feb. 20, 2012
MIXED!
actionteacher.blogspot.com
1. I broke up ~ her!
2. She broke ~ the engagement.
3. They decided to call the party ~.
4. She was surprised ~ my words. (2 answers)
5. I promised ~ do it.
6. That is a load ~ crap. = That is nonsense.
7. The people called ~ the government to clean up the park. (2 answers)
8. They are free ~ the asking. (or ...free ~ the taking.)
9. I'm tired ~ that show.
Time out!
What is the difference between: "to be tired of st" & "to be sick of st".
10. 今からマギーと散歩に行ってきます。
11. I did not think of those opinions himself. He was spoon ~.
12. You should check it ~ before you buy it.
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Answer: 1. with, 2. off, 3. off, 4. at/by, 5. to, 6. of, 7. on/for, 8. for, 9. of, 10. I'm going to take my dog for a walk. / I'm going to walk my dog., 11. fed, 12. out
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Sophisticate your English
1. frustrated = exasperated
2. very angry = furious
3. sexy = provocative
4. interesting = intriguing, compelling, provocative
4. interesting = intriguing, compelling, provocative
MIXED!
actionteacher.blogspot.com
1. I broke up ~ her!
2. She broke ~ the engagement.
3. They decided to call the party ~.
4. She was surprised ~ my words. (2 answers)
5. I promised ~ do it.
6. That is a load ~ crap. = That is nonsense.
7. The people called ~ the government to clean up the park. (2 answers)
8. They are free ~ the asking. (or ...free ~ the taking.)
9. I'm tired ~ that show.
Time out!
What is the difference between: "to be tired of st" & "to be sick of st".
10. 今からマギーと散歩に行ってきます。
11. I did not think of those opinions himself. He was spoon ~.
12. You should check it ~ before you buy it.
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Answer: 1. with, 2. off, 3. off, 4. at/by, 5. to, 6. of, 7. on/for, 8. for, 9. of, 10. I'm going to take my dog for a walk. / I'm going to walk my dog., 11. fed, 12. out
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Sophisticate your English
1. frustrated = exasperated
2. very angry = furious
3. sexy = provocative
4. interesting = intriguing, compelling, provocative
4. interesting = intriguing, compelling, provocative
Feb. 17, 2012
NEWS!
A) Tomoko Nakajima
1. She is living with a ~.
2. She has not paid ~ since August.
3. She owes 6 months ~.
4. お家主
5. Many people say she has been ~.
6. 彼女は太った。
7. 占いが彼女をお金のため使っている。
8. Whitney Houston ~.
9. She is .......... by her mother and 2 children.
10. She is believed to have ~.
11. They took her body to the hospital and performed an ~.
12. Who performed the autopsy?
13. She took too many ~ drugs.
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14. He came out of ~.
15. Linsanity comes from what word?
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16. Rie Hasegawa broke up with her boyfriend.
They have an ~ of 22 years.
17. Is it relevant? Or irrelevant?
That great an age difference would be relevant to me.
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1. a) fortune teller, b) a psychic
2. rent
3. back rent
4. the landlord, landlady
5. brainwashed
6. She put on weight. She gained a lot of weight. She got fat.
7. She is milking her for all her money.
She is squeezing her for all her money.
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8. Whitney Houston passed away.
9. She is survived by her mother and 2 children.
10. She is believed to have ~.
11. They took her body to the hospital and performed an autopsy.
12. a) the medical examiner, b) the coroner
13. She took too many prescription drugs.
14. He came out of nowhere.
He came from out of the blue.
15. insanity
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16. They have an age gap of 22 years.
They are 22 years apart in age.
He is 22 years older than she is.
NEWS!
A) Tomoko Nakajima
1. She is living with a ~.
2. She has not paid ~ since August.
3. She owes 6 months ~.
4. お家主
5. Many people say she has been ~.
6. 彼女は太った。
7. 占いが彼女をお金のため使っている。
8. Whitney Houston ~.
9. She is .......... by her mother and 2 children.
10. She is believed to have ~.
11. They took her body to the hospital and performed an ~.
12. Who performed the autopsy?
13. She took too many ~ drugs.
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14. He came out of ~.
15. Linsanity comes from what word?
-----------
16. Rie Hasegawa broke up with her boyfriend.
They have an ~ of 22 years.
17. Is it relevant? Or irrelevant?
That great an age difference would be relevant to me.
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1. a) fortune teller, b) a psychic
2. rent
3. back rent
4. the landlord, landlady
5. brainwashed
6. She put on weight. She gained a lot of weight. She got fat.
7. She is milking her for all her money.
She is squeezing her for all her money.
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8. Whitney Houston passed away.
9. She is survived by her mother and 2 children.
10. She is believed to have ~.
11. They took her body to the hospital and performed an autopsy.
12. a) the medical examiner, b) the coroner
13. She took too many prescription drugs.
14. He came out of nowhere.
He came from out of the blue.
15. insanity
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16. They have an age gap of 22 years.
They are 22 years apart in age.
He is 22 years older than she is.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
(会員）英会話レッスン！初級 - feelings
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(会員）英会話レッスン！初級 - feelings
Feb. 16, 2012
FEELINGS!
1. 怒っている
I'm miffed.
I'm mad.
I'm angry.
I'm steamed.
I'm furious.
I'm enraged!
2. 寂しい
I'm lonely.
3. 悲しい
I'm sad.
I'm unhappy.
4. びっくりした
I'm surprised. / I'm stunned.
5. 彼は素直な。
He's honest.
(strange to use with humans -->)He's obedient.
6. 彼女は自分のことしか考えない
She is selfish.
7. 彼は傲慢です。
He is arrogant.
8. 私は混乱していた。.
I was confused.
9. 彼女についてひどく苦々しく感じる
I felt bitter about her.
10. 彼女は 憤りを感じる
She felt strong resentment.
11. 僕は失望した
I was disappointed.
12. 落ち込んでいた。
I was depressed.
13. すごくうれしかったよ。
I was ecstatic.
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I'm worried my new job.
I'm concerned about you.
(会員）英会話レッスン！初級 - feelings
Feb. 16, 2012
FEELINGS!
1. 怒っている
I'm miffed.
I'm mad.
I'm angry.
I'm steamed.
I'm furious.
I'm enraged!
2. 寂しい
I'm lonely.
3. 悲しい
I'm sad.
I'm unhappy.
4. びっくりした
I'm surprised. / I'm stunned.
5. 彼は素直な。
He's honest.
(strange to use with humans -->)He's obedient.
6. 彼女は自分のことしか考えない
She is selfish.
7. 彼は傲慢です。
He is arrogant.
8. 私は混乱していた。.
I was confused.
9. 彼女についてひどく苦々しく感じる
I felt bitter about her.
10. 彼女は 憤りを感じる
She felt strong resentment.
11. 僕は失望した
I was disappointed.
12. 落ち込んでいた。
I was depressed.
13. すごくうれしかったよ。
I was ecstatic.
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I'm worried my new job.
I'm concerned about you.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
(会員）英会話レッスン！バレンタインデー & Whitney Houston Mixed!
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(会員）英会話レッスン！バレンタインデー & Whitney Houston Mixed!
Feb. 14, 2012
Let's start with Whitney Houston's song:
I'm trying to jog your memory.
I Will Always Love You
If I should stay,
I would only be in your way.
So I'll go, but I know
I'll think of you every step of the way.
If I should stay = If I stay
If I stayed I would only be in your way
to be in sb's way = 邪魔
every step of the way = every moment on my way there
Excuse me, you're in my way.
And I will always love you. I will always love you.
You, my darling you. Hmm.
Bittersweet memories
that is all I'm taking with me.
So, goodbye. Please, don't cry.
We both know I'm not what you, you need.
bittersweet = good and bad
And I will always love you.
I will always love you.
I hope life treats you kind
And I hope you have all you've dreamed of.
And I wish to you, joy and happiness.
But above all this, I wish you love.
I hope life treats you kind = I hope the best for you.
I wish you the best.
above all = most of all
And I will always love you.
I will always love you.
I will always love you.
I will always love you.
I will always love you.
I, I will always love you.
You, darling, I love you.
Ooh, I'll always, I'll always love you.
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Today I read an article on Whitney.
Let's see if you can fill in the following blanks.
1. Police think that Whitney ~ because she was found underwater.
BONUS: He is sleeping with the fishes. = He is dead.
2. There were lots of ~ drugs in her room.
3. She was ~ to perform at the Grammys.
4. She was a ~ diva.
5. Whitney Houston is best known for her ~.
or
6. Whitney Houston is best known for her ~ past.
7. Whitney Houston used to be married. Now she's ~.
8. The White House says President Barack Obama's thoughts and ~ are with Whitney Houston's family, ~ her daughter.
9. Her career was dead. She was trying to ~ her career.
10. They say her voice was pure. It was clean. It was ~.
Answers: 1. drowned, 2. prescription, 3. supposed/going/scheduled, 4. pop, 5. voice, 6. troubled, 7. divorced, 8. prayers/especially, 9. revive/resurrect, 10. immaculate
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
clean < spotless < immaculate
(会員）英会話レッスン！バレンタインデー & Whitney Houston Mixed!
Feb. 14, 2012
Let's start with Whitney Houston's song:
I'm trying to jog your memory.
I Will Always Love You
If I should stay,
I would only be in your way.
So I'll go, but I know
I'll think of you every step of the way.
If I should stay = If I stay
If I stayed I would only be in your way
to be in sb's way = 邪魔
every step of the way = every moment on my way there
Excuse me, you're in my way.
And I will always love you. I will always love you.
You, my darling you. Hmm.
Bittersweet memories
that is all I'm taking with me.
So, goodbye. Please, don't cry.
We both know I'm not what you, you need.
bittersweet = good and bad
And I will always love you.
I will always love you.
I hope life treats you kind
And I hope you have all you've dreamed of.
And I wish to you, joy and happiness.
But above all this, I wish you love.
I hope life treats you kind = I hope the best for you.
I wish you the best.
above all = most of all
And I will always love you.
I will always love you.
I will always love you.
I will always love you.
I will always love you.
I, I will always love you.
You, darling, I love you.
Ooh, I'll always, I'll always love you.
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Today I read an article on Whitney.
Let's see if you can fill in the following blanks.
1. Police think that Whitney ~ because she was found underwater.
BONUS: He is sleeping with the fishes. = He is dead.
2. There were lots of ~ drugs in her room.
3. She was ~ to perform at the Grammys.
4. She was a ~ diva.
5. Whitney Houston is best known for her ~.
or
6. Whitney Houston is best known for her ~ past.
7. Whitney Houston used to be married. Now she's ~.
8. The White House says President Barack Obama's thoughts and ~ are with Whitney Houston's family, ~ her daughter.
9. Her career was dead. She was trying to ~ her career.
10. They say her voice was pure. It was clean. It was ~.
Answers: 1. drowned, 2. prescription, 3. supposed/going/scheduled, 4. pop, 5. voice, 6. troubled, 7. divorced, 8. prayers/especially, 9. revive/resurrect, 10. immaculate
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
clean < spotless < immaculate
Monday, February 13, 2012
(公開）英会話レッスン！バレンタインデーSpecial 30分
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(公開）英会話レッスン！バレンタインデーSpecial 30分
Feb. 13, 2012
Valentine's Day Special
1. What's another way to say "love"?
adore, crazy about, nuts about, bananas about
2. What is the difference between "love" and "be in love"?
"in love" is always romantic and passionate.
"love" can be strong but not romantic.
3. 彼女に会えるのを楽しみにしている！
I'm looking forward to seeing her!
I can't wait to see her.
4. 彼女に興味がある。
I'm interested in her.
5. 一目惚れだった。
It was love at first sight.
6. What is the difference between: cute, pretty, lovely, beautiful, gorgeous, & hot
alluring
captivating
seductive
7. How to you say 彼女はグラマーだ.
She is voluptuous! She is well-built!
8. She has a nice figure.
9. She is hot. = She is sexy!
What are 4 other meaning of "hot"?
1. 暑い
2. 辛い
3. 人気
4. 盗まれた
1. high temperature, 2. spicy, 3. popular, 4. stolen
10. Finish the following:
Lucky at cards, unlucky at ~.
11. When I was young I had a ~ on my teacher.
(I thought I really liked her.)
When I was young I had a crush on my teacher.
12. Whitney Houston ~ yesterday.
Let's look at her song: I Will Always Love You
If I should stay,
I would only be in your way.
So I'll go, but I know
I'll think of you every step of the way.
And I will always love you.
I will always love you.
You, my darling you. Hmm.
Bittersweet memories
that is all I'm taking with me.
So, goodbye. Please, don't cry.
We both know I'm not what you, you need.
And I will always love you.
I will always love you.
I hope life treats you kind
And I hope you have all you've dreamed of.
And I wish to you, joy and happiness.
But above all this, I wish you love.
And I will always love you.
I will always love you. X4
I, I will always love you.
You, darling, I love you.
Ooh, I'll always, I'll always love you.
(公開）英会話レッスン！バレンタインデーSpecial 30分
Feb. 13, 2012
Valentine's Day Special
1. What's another way to say "love"?
adore, crazy about, nuts about, bananas about
2. What is the difference between "love" and "be in love"?
"in love" is always romantic and passionate.
"love" can be strong but not romantic.
3. 彼女に会えるのを楽しみにしている！
I'm looking forward to seeing her!
I can't wait to see her.
4. 彼女に興味がある。
I'm interested in her.
5. 一目惚れだった。
It was love at first sight.
6. What is the difference between: cute, pretty, lovely, beautiful, gorgeous, & hot
alluring
captivating
seductive
7. How to you say 彼女はグラマーだ.
She is voluptuous! She is well-built!
8. She has a nice figure.
9. She is hot. = She is sexy!
What are 4 other meaning of "hot"?
1. 暑い
2. 辛い
3. 人気
4. 盗まれた
1. high temperature, 2. spicy, 3. popular, 4. stolen
10. Finish the following:
Lucky at cards, unlucky at ~.
11. When I was young I had a ~ on my teacher.
(I thought I really liked her.)
When I was young I had a crush on my teacher.
12. Whitney Houston ~ yesterday.
Let's look at her song: I Will Always Love You
If I should stay,
I would only be in your way.
So I'll go, but I know
I'll think of you every step of the way.
And I will always love you.
I will always love you.
You, my darling you. Hmm.
Bittersweet memories
that is all I'm taking with me.
So, goodbye. Please, don't cry.
We both know I'm not what you, you need.
And I will always love you.
I will always love you.
I hope life treats you kind
And I hope you have all you've dreamed of.
And I wish to you, joy and happiness.
But above all this, I wish you love.
And I will always love you.
I will always love you. X4
I, I will always love you.
You, darling, I love you.
Ooh, I'll always, I'll always love you.
(会員）2月10日 英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012 - MIXED! / Fun Expressions!
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(会員）2月10日 英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012 - MIXED! / Fun Expressions!
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Feb. 10, 2012
Fun English!
to multi-tasking = to do many things at one time
I had an unexpected visitor ~ in today.
I had an unexpected visitor drop in today.
to drop in= to visit sb
Come by and see me sometime!
Drop by and see me sometime!
Pop by and see me sometime!
Pop in and see me sometime!
1. You are nuts!?
= You are crazy!?
2. You are bananas!?
= You are crazy!?
3. Are you out of your ~?
Are you out of your mind? = Are you crazy?
Are you out of your skull? = Are you crazy?
4. I'm on a diet.
= I'm dieting!
= I'm watching my ...
I'm watching my ....
I'm watching my salt intake.
I'm watching my blood sugar.
I'm watching my cholesteral.
5. I'm ..... my calories.
counting
6. He is a hunk!
=He is sexy!
7. He cut the cheese.
= He farted. = He broke wind.
8. He couldn't cut it. = He wasn't good enough.
He can't cut it. = He can't do it.
9. You can't teach an old ~ new tricks.
dog
10. He is a playboy! = He is a ~.
He is a playboy! = He is a dog.
11. He is a cool ~. = He is a cool person.
cat
12. He was as cool as a cucumber.
(Hint: vegetable)
13. You don't want to open that can of ......
You don't want to open that can of worms.
That is a can or worms.
You do not want to open up that can of worms.
14. That is a pain in the neck. = めんどくさい
(会員）2月10日 英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012 - MIXED! / Fun Expressions!
on Nico Nico Douga
as you read along!
Feb. 10, 2012
Fun English!
to multi-tasking = to do many things at one time
I had an unexpected visitor ~ in today.
I had an unexpected visitor drop in today.
to drop in= to visit sb
Come by and see me sometime!
Drop by and see me sometime!
Pop by and see me sometime!
Pop in and see me sometime!
1. You are nuts!?
= You are crazy!?
2. You are bananas!?
= You are crazy!?
3. Are you out of your ~?
Are you out of your mind? = Are you crazy?
Are you out of your skull? = Are you crazy?
4. I'm on a diet.
= I'm dieting!
= I'm watching my ...
I'm watching my ....
I'm watching my salt intake.
I'm watching my blood sugar.
I'm watching my cholesteral.
5. I'm ..... my calories.
counting
6. He is a hunk!
=He is sexy!
7. He cut the cheese.
= He farted. = He broke wind.
8. He couldn't cut it. = He wasn't good enough.
He can't cut it. = He can't do it.
9. You can't teach an old ~ new tricks.
dog
10. He is a playboy! = He is a ~.
He is a playboy! = He is a dog.
11. He is a cool ~. = He is a cool person.
cat
12. He was as cool as a cucumber.
(Hint: vegetable)
13. You don't want to open that can of ......
You don't want to open that can of worms.
That is a can or worms.
You do not want to open up that can of worms.
14. That is a pain in the neck. = めんどくさい
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
(会員）2月08日 英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012 - 中級ー上級 - COOL ENGLISH!
Watch!
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1328748112
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Feb. 8, 2012
Cool words/expression!
0. I was worried for no reason.
It was a false alarm.
1. What do you drink?
What's your poison?
2. He's gay.
He plays for the other team.
3. He's cool.
He's the shit.
4. He's a jerk.
He's a shit.
5. Am I right? Or am I right?
Is he cool? Or Is he cool?
6. He completely made up that information.
He pulled that out of his ass.
7. He is an idiot and doesn't know what is happened.
He's got his head up his ass.
8. She cannot sing at all.
(bucket)
She can't carry a tune in a bucket.
9. She is stupid. = She couldn't find her way out of a paper bag.
10. She is very weak. = She couldn't fight her way out of a wet paper bag.
11. She can't sing. = She couldn't sing her way out of a (wet) paper bag.
12. She can't VERB. = She couldn't VERB her way out of a (wet) paper bag.
13. I am a loser! = Forever alone! = Woe is me!
14. Do you like anyone right now, romantically?
Any good prospects?
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1328748112
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Feb. 8, 2012
Cool words/expression!
0. I was worried for no reason.
It was a false alarm.
1. What do you drink?
What's your poison?
2. He's gay.
He plays for the other team.
3. He's cool.
He's the shit.
4. He's a jerk.
He's a shit.
5. Am I right? Or am I right?
Is he cool? Or Is he cool?
6. He completely made up that information.
He pulled that out of his ass.
7. He is an idiot and doesn't know what is happened.
He's got his head up his ass.
8. She cannot sing at all.
(bucket)
She can't carry a tune in a bucket.
9. She is stupid. = She couldn't find her way out of a paper bag.
10. She is very weak. = She couldn't fight her way out of a wet paper bag.
11. She can't sing. = She couldn't sing her way out of a (wet) paper bag.
12. She can't VERB. = She couldn't VERB her way out of a (wet) paper bag.
13. I am a loser! = Forever alone! = Woe is me!
14. Do you like anyone right now, romantically?
Any good prospects?
Monday, February 6, 2012
(会員）2月06日 英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012 - 初級 - LEVEL UP!
(会員）2月06日 英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012 - 初級 - LEVEL UP!
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1328567304
Let’s sophisticate our English!
Let’s learn how to say the following in other ways.
1. I’m afraid.
I’m scared.
I’m frightened.
I’m terrified.
I’m afraid of sharks~.
2. I think the same thing you do. I ~ with you.
3. I don’t think what you do. I ~ with you.
4. I am angry ~ you. I am mad ~ you. I am furious with you.
I am steaming. I steaming mad. I am steamed.
5. What time does your plane come? = What time does your plane ~?
arrive, land, get in.
6. That was a good idea. = You are a ~ person.
clever < smart < intelligent
7. He is 意地悪！ = He is mean!
8. He is 残酷！ = He is cruel!
He is cold blooded.
He is inhumane.
9. I sent him an email but he did not ~.
9. I sent him an email but he did not answer/reply/email me back.
10. A: How do you open this door?
B: There’s a こつ to it. Just turn and lift and it will open.
a trick, a technique
11. He walked towards me. = He ~ me.
12. He drove towards me.
13. He shouted at me. He shouted to me.
14. Let's call it a night.
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I might be coming down with a cold.
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1328567304
Let’s sophisticate our English!
Let’s learn how to say the following in other ways.
1. I’m afraid.
I’m scared.
I’m frightened.
I’m terrified.
I’m afraid of sharks~.
2. I think the same thing you do. I ~ with you.
3. I don’t think what you do. I ~ with you.
4. I am angry ~ you. I am mad ~ you. I am furious with you.
I am steaming. I steaming mad. I am steamed.
5. What time does your plane come? = What time does your plane ~?
arrive, land, get in.
6. That was a good idea. = You are a ~ person.
clever < smart < intelligent
7. He is 意地悪！ = He is mean!
8. He is 残酷！ = He is cruel!
He is cold blooded.
He is inhumane.
9. I sent him an email but he did not ~.
9. I sent him an email but he did not answer/reply/email me back.
10. A: How do you open this door?
B: There’s a こつ to it. Just turn and lift and it will open.
a trick, a technique
11. He walked towards me. = He ~ me.
12. He drove towards me.
13. He shouted at me. He shouted to me.
14. Let's call it a night.
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I might be coming down with a cold.
(会員）2月05日 英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012 - MIXED!
(会員）2月05日 英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012 - MIXED!
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1328506135
Do you live in or near the Nagoya area?
Or do you want to take SKYPE lessons!?
Visit us!
http://actionlanguageacademy.com
Feb. 5th, 2012-公開
Let's stop JAPANESE ENGLISH!
A.
1. I reformed my house.
I remodeled my house.
I renovated my house.
I rebuilt my house.
I repair my house.
2. オーダーメイドのシャツ
a tailored shirt
a tailor made shirt
3. カルテ
a medical chart
4. あの二人はラブラブだ。
Those two are madly in love.
They were all very lovey dovey.
5. アメリカンコーヒー
weak coffee
6. 彼女はグラマーだ。
She has a voluptuous body.
She is voluptuous.
She has a great body.
She has a good figure.
B. Let's learn some useful short expressions.
Please write the Japanese if you understand.
1. What's wrong? --> どうしたの？
(What's wrong? What's the problem? What's up? What's the matter? What happened?)
2. What should I do? -->どうしたらいい?
3. I don't know what to do. -->どうしたらいいかわからない。
4. I don't know yet. --> まだわからない。
5. I haven't decided yet. -->まだ決めていない。
6. They haven't decided. -->まだ決まていない。
C. MUST KNOW ENGLISH!
1. コーヒーはいかがですか？
Would you like some coffee?
Would you like a cup of coffee?
Would you like SOMETHING?
2. 私と一緒に映画を見に行きませんか？
Would you like to go to the movies with me?
Would you like to VERB?
3. 考えさせてください。
Let me think about it.
D. SUPER COMMON MISTAKES!
1. My family is four.
There are four people in my family.
I'm married, and we have 2 children.
2. Today is rainy day.
It's raining today.
3. Today was heavy rain.
It rained hard today.
It was raining hard today.
△ 4. I'm keeping a dog.
I have a dog.
5. I like dog.
I like dogs.
I like dog. = 犬の肉が好き.
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It's too easy FOR me.
この日本語は英語にはない。
These expressions do not exist in English.
1. 頂きます！
PRAYER: Thank you for this meal we are about to receive.
You could say: This looks great!, Yum!, Hmmm...
2. ごちそうさま。
Thanks for the meal.
Thanks for lunch/dinner.
You could say: That was great/delicious.
3. いってきます。
See you later!
I'm off!
4. いってらしゃい。
Have a nice day!
Have a good one!
See you later!
Take care!
5. おつかれさま。
Good job today!
See you tomorrow!
See you tomorrow!
Bonus: I like the way you think.
I like your way of thinking.
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1328506135
Do you live in or near the Nagoya area?
Or do you want to take SKYPE lessons!?
Visit us!
http://actionlanguageacademy.com
Feb. 5th, 2012-公開
Let's stop JAPANESE ENGLISH!
A.
1. I reformed my house.
I remodeled my house.
I renovated my house.
I rebuilt my house.
I repair my house.
2. オーダーメイドのシャツ
a tailored shirt
a tailor made shirt
3. カルテ
a medical chart
4. あの二人はラブラブだ。
Those two are madly in love.
They were all very lovey dovey.
5. アメリカンコーヒー
weak coffee
6. 彼女はグラマーだ。
She has a voluptuous body.
She is voluptuous.
She has a great body.
She has a good figure.
B. Let's learn some useful short expressions.
Please write the Japanese if you understand.
1. What's wrong? --> どうしたの？
(What's wrong? What's the problem? What's up? What's the matter? What happened?)
2. What should I do? -->どうしたらいい?
3. I don't know what to do. -->どうしたらいいかわからない。
4. I don't know yet. --> まだわからない。
5. I haven't decided yet. -->まだ決めていない。
6. They haven't decided. -->まだ決まていない。
C. MUST KNOW ENGLISH!
1. コーヒーはいかがですか？
Would you like some coffee?
Would you like a cup of coffee?
Would you like SOMETHING?
2. 私と一緒に映画を見に行きませんか？
Would you like to go to the movies with me?
Would you like to VERB?
3. 考えさせてください。
Let me think about it.
D. SUPER COMMON MISTAKES!
1. My family is four.
There are four people in my family.
I'm married, and we have 2 children.
2. Today is rainy day.
It's raining today.
3. Today was heavy rain.
It rained hard today.
It was raining hard today.
△ 4. I'm keeping a dog.
I have a dog.
5. I like dog.
I like dogs.
I like dog. = 犬の肉が好き.
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It's too easy FOR me.
この日本語は英語にはない。
These expressions do not exist in English.
1. 頂きます！
PRAYER: Thank you for this meal we are about to receive.
You could say: This looks great!, Yum!, Hmmm...
2. ごちそうさま。
Thanks for the meal.
Thanks for lunch/dinner.
You could say: That was great/delicious.
3. いってきます。
See you later!
I'm off!
4. いってらしゃい。
Have a nice day!
Have a good one!
See you later!
Take care!
5. おつかれさま。
Good job today!
See you tomorrow!
See you tomorrow!
Bonus: I like the way you think.
I like your way of thinking.
Friday, February 3, 2012
(会員）2月03日 英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012 - 初級 - Useful Sentences!
First watch!
(会員）2月03日 英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012 - 初級 - Useful Sentences!
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1328314617
Feb. 3, 2012 - 初級
1. How's everyone doing?
2. What are you doing?
3. How's everything going?
4. 〜はいかがですか？
Would you like ~?
5. いただきますわ。
That would be great!
Don't mind if I do.
Yes, thanks. Sounds good!
Wow! You read my mind!
I never say "no" to ~.
6. 一緒に映画を見にいく？
Would you like to go to the movies (with me)?
Would you like to go to the movies together?
Would you like to go see Mission Impossible 3 with me?
Answer: That sounds good/great!
7. time
How long does it take to get to Tokyo from Nagoya on the bullet train?
It takes about 3 hours.
You'll need 3 hours.
If you want me to check your homework, I'll need a few days.
If you want me to check your homework, you'll need to give me a few days.
You'll need to give me more time.
8. How long does it usually take you to make dinner?
If we eat at home tomorrow, how long will you need to make dinner?
If we eat at home tomorrow, how long will you / we...
(会員）2月03日 英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012 - 初級 - Useful Sentences!
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1328314617
Feb. 3, 2012 - 初級
1. How's everyone doing?
2. What are you doing?
3. How's everything going?
4. 〜はいかがですか？
Would you like ~?
5. いただきますわ。
That would be great!
Don't mind if I do.
Yes, thanks. Sounds good!
Wow! You read my mind!
I never say "no" to ~.
6. 一緒に映画を見にいく？
Would you like to go to the movies (with me)?
Would you like to go to the movies together?
Would you like to go see Mission Impossible 3 with me?
Answer: That sounds good/great!
7. time
How long does it take to get to Tokyo from Nagoya on the bullet train?
It takes about 3 hours.
You'll need 3 hours.
If you want me to check your homework, I'll need a few days.
If you want me to check your homework, you'll need to give me a few days.
You'll need to give me more time.
8. How long does it usually take you to make dinner?
If we eat at home tomorrow, how long will you need to make dinner?
If we eat at home tomorrow, how long will you / we...
Thursday, February 2, 2012
(会員）2月02日 英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012 -MIXED! - 政治の話/politics!
First watch!
(会員）2月02日 英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012 -MIXED! - 政治の話/politics!
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1328258468
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Feb. 2, 2012-Mixed
Politics:
politics!=政治
a politician=政治家
a party 党
The Democrats / The Republicans
1. I want to be President.
I am ~ for president.
2. The adjective of president is:
Presidential.
3. The Presidential ~ is this November.
4. America has a President. Japan has a ~.
Prime Minister
5. VP = Vice President
6. Prez=President
7. POTUS -- Presidents of the United States
8. Who is “The Commander in Chief” of the USA?
9. At elections, people vote for candidates.
10. Mitt Romney is a candidate ~ President.
Mitt Romney is a candidate for President.
Obama will represent the Democrats.
11. Obama is the Presidential (sude ni iru seijika).
Obama is the Presidential Incumbent.
12. The Republicans are having their PRIMARY.
13. The frontrunners are Romney and Gingrich.
14. The Queen of England is just ~ head.
14. The Queen of England is just a figurehead.
15. He was chosen by the people to be President. = He was ~ president.
elected
16. The Republican Party will probably CHOOSE Romney to run against Obama.
The Republican Party will probably nominate Romney to run against Obama.
17. Chuck Norris endorsed Gingrich.
Chuck Norris can kill two stones with one bird.
(会員）2月02日 英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012 -MIXED! - 政治の話/politics!
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1328258468
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Feb. 2, 2012-Mixed
Politics:
politics!=政治
a politician=政治家
a party 党
The Democrats / The Republicans
1. I want to be President.
I am ~ for president.
2. The adjective of president is:
Presidential.
3. The Presidential ~ is this November.
4. America has a President. Japan has a ~.
Prime Minister
5. VP = Vice President
6. Prez=President
7. POTUS -- Presidents of the United States
8. Who is “The Commander in Chief” of the USA?
9. At elections, people vote for candidates.
10. Mitt Romney is a candidate ~ President.
Mitt Romney is a candidate for President.
Obama will represent the Democrats.
11. Obama is the Presidential (sude ni iru seijika).
Obama is the Presidential Incumbent.
12. The Republicans are having their PRIMARY.
13. The frontrunners are Romney and Gingrich.
14. The Queen of England is just ~ head.
14. The Queen of England is just a figurehead.
15. He was chosen by the people to be President. = He was ~ president.
elected
16. The Republican Party will probably CHOOSE Romney to run against Obama.
The Republican Party will probably nominate Romney to run against Obama.
17. Chuck Norris endorsed Gingrich.
Chuck Norris can kill two stones with one bird.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
(会員）02月01日 英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012-中ー上 SOPHISTICATING YOUR ENGLISH!
See the video marked:
(会員）02月01日 英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012-中ー上 SOPHISTICATING YOUR ENGLISH!
Intermediate - Advanced
Feb. 1, 2012
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X Do you have an air-conditioner?
◎ Do you have a heater?
1. I think --> I believe, I feel, I expect, I suppose, I suspect, I would say
2. I don't want to give my opinion but if you force me…
--> Well, if I had to answer, I'd say…
3. I am so tired of hearing (or experiencing) that.
If I had a ... for every time I heard that, I'd be ...
If I had a dime for every time I heard that, I'd be rich.
4. What do you call a bad doctor?
You call him a "quack".
5. What do you call a bad lawyer?
You call him an "~ chaser".
You call him an "ambulance chaser".
6. What do you call a bad actor?
You call him a "ham".
Replace the following capitalized words with a more sophisticated word or words.
7. Who WROTE this contract?
Who "drafted" this contract?
8. We need to MOVE FORWARD.
We need to "f~ a~".
We need to "forge ahead".
9. Would you like an APPETIZER?
Would you like an "hors d'oeuvre".
10. Don't SAY BAD WORDS.
Don't swear. Don't curse.
11. You're WRONG.
You (THREE WORDS).
You must be mistaken.
12. He DID the surgery.
He performed the surgery.
13. This information is not TRUSTWORTHY.
This information is not r~.
This information is not reliable.
14. He has a lot of HOPES AND DREAMS.
He has a lot of ambition.
15. I THINK VERY STRONGLY ….
"In my humble opinion"
16. He HIT me.
He struck me.
17. He is GAY.
He swings to the other team.
18. I'd like TO KNOW WHAT YOU THINK.
I'd like to hear you're t~ c~.
I'd like to hear your two c~.
I'd like to hear your two cents.
(会員）02月01日 英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012-中ー上 SOPHISTICATING YOUR ENGLISH!
Intermediate - Advanced
Feb. 1, 2012
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X Do you have an air-conditioner?
◎ Do you have a heater?
1. I think --> I believe, I feel, I expect, I suppose, I suspect, I would say
2. I don't want to give my opinion but if you force me…
--> Well, if I had to answer, I'd say…
3. I am so tired of hearing (or experiencing) that.
If I had a ... for every time I heard that, I'd be ...
If I had a dime for every time I heard that, I'd be rich.
4. What do you call a bad doctor?
You call him a "quack".
5. What do you call a bad lawyer?
You call him an "~ chaser".
You call him an "ambulance chaser".
6. What do you call a bad actor?
You call him a "ham".
Replace the following capitalized words with a more sophisticated word or words.
7. Who WROTE this contract?
Who "drafted" this contract?
8. We need to MOVE FORWARD.
We need to "f~ a~".
We need to "forge ahead".
9. Would you like an APPETIZER?
Would you like an "hors d'oeuvre".
10. Don't SAY BAD WORDS.
Don't swear. Don't curse.
11. You're WRONG.
You (THREE WORDS).
You must be mistaken.
12. He DID the surgery.
He performed the surgery.
13. This information is not TRUSTWORTHY.
This information is not r~.
This information is not reliable.
14. He has a lot of HOPES AND DREAMS.
He has a lot of ambition.
15. I THINK VERY STRONGLY ….
"In my humble opinion"
16. He HIT me.
He struck me.
17. He is GAY.
He swings to the other team.
18. I'd like TO KNOW WHAT YOU THINK.
I'd like to hear you're t~ c~.
I'd like to hear your two c~.
I'd like to hear your two cents.
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