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.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
(会員）１月18日 英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012- 中級-上級
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.
Monday, January 16, 2012
(会員）１月16日 英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012- 初級
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
Friday, January 13, 2012
(会員）１月13日 英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012- Mixed
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
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
Thursday, January 12, 2012
(会員）１月12日 英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012- Intermediate - Advanced
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.
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.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
(会員）１月11日 英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012ー初級!
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.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
(会員）１月10日 英会話ライブレッスン録画 2012ーMIXED!
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）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.
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