Lesson 236 英語固有のリズム:指定ルール②
チャールズがノーラの読んでいる本について質問します。
Charles: Norah, what are you reading?
Norah: An Italian textbook. I’m studying Italian with my mom.
Charles: Sounds nice. How come you and your mother are studying Italian?
Norah: We may go to Italy this summer. We both paint and like to visit museum and churches to see beautiful works of art.
Charles: That’s an interesting hobby.
Norah: But I wonder if I can get enough time off from work.
Charles: That’s true. You always seem to be so busy. Well, I hope you manage to make it to Italy, and that you have a wonderful vacation with your mom.
Norah: Thank you.
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Lesson 237 同じことの繰り返し
企業の展示会でブースにいるヤマダさんに、シェフィールド氏が尋ねています。
Yamada: Thank you for coming to our booth.
Sheffield: Your nametag says you are a Development Manager. May I ask what you develop?
Yamada: I’m responsible for all new products targeting international tourists visiting Japan.
Sheffield: Oh, that means you create products for people like me.
Yamada: Yes, well, we hope so.
Sheffield: Can I see a sample of one of your products?
Yamada: Of course. This one is a combination of a parasol and a fan. It’s ideal for the humid Japanese summer.
Sheffield: That sounds interesting.
Yamada: I look forward to working with you.
Sheffield: Thank you very much, Ms. Yamada.
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Lesson 238 語順感覚の「合奏」
ビビアンとトーマスが製品の販売方法について話し合っています。
Vivian: As you know, we’re planning to start retailing our products by the end of this year. What options do we have?
Thomas: We have two options: opening an actual shop or using our website. In the latter case, we have to create an online shopping section.
Vivian: Which do you think would be better, Thomas?
Thomas: Considering our limited budget and tight schedule, I think it’s best to create an online shopping section.
Vivian: OK. Could you prepare a proposal by next Thursday? I’d like to seek approval for the plan at the next board meeting.
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Lesson 239 そして次のステップへ
企業の採用面接です。面接官のローズ氏がエマに質問をしています。
Mr. Rose: I’ve obviously read your resume, but to get us started, can you tell me a bit about yourself?
Emma: Yes. I have a lot of energy, and I love to get things done.
Mr. Rose: Excellent. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Emma: I’m very good at working with many different kinds of people. As for weakness, I can be a little too strict on myself.
Mr. Rose: Your resume says that you are fluent in Japanese and Spanish. Have been to Spain?
Emma: No, but I’d love to go there someday.
Mr. Rose: Well, you may have a chance very soon. I’d like to offer you the job, Emma.
Emma: That’s wonderful. Thank you.
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PRACTICAL CHALLENGE! ～実践チャレンジ～
英語で下記の内容を表現してみよう。必ず声に出して練習しよう。
自分が主人公になったつもりで表現しましょう。
パーティで出会った人にあなたは自己紹介をしています。自己紹介は人それぞれですが。次の文はどうでしょう。
「私は東京の都心の大きな製薬会社で働いています。今興味があるのは英語学習。ずっとラジオ英会話を聞いていました。もう英文法と基本会話には自信がつきました。わたしの英語どう？ すごいでしょう？」
[英語で表現してみよう]
使用表現例
work for : ～に勤めている
pharmaceutical company : 製薬会社
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