Day 15 Fri. March 22nd., 2019: Bridge over troubled water

 

Let’s get started with day 15 for the month of March.
The name of the song is 
Let’s say it together.
Ready.
Bridge over troubled water
Simon and Garfunkle

Okay, let’s practice this together.
I’ll sing a line first.
And then, you sing it and I’ll hum along with you.
Now, it’s your turn to try that first line.
Let’s go.
Okay, good job.
Here is the next line.
Repeat after me.
Listen to me.
Let’s move on the third line.
Now, let’s enjoy singing this together from the beginning.

When you’re weary feeling small
When tears are in your eyes, I’ll dry them all
I’m on your side oh when times get rough
And friends just can’t be found
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down

See you next time for a brand new season of ETT.

 

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Day 14 Thu. March 21st., 2019:

 

Let’s get started with day 14th for the month of March.
Here is the scene for today.
You are working at a special store.
The store sells instruments.
Traditional Japanese instrument.
Are you ready to have a conversation with me?
The customer help buying a Japanese instrument.
All right. give
Ready start!

Excuse me.
1 Yes.
You have a Japanese instrument here like shymisen?
2 Yes. Are you interested in buying shymisen?
Well, my hobby is collecting and playing instruments from around the world.
3 Oh, that’s interesting.
Do you have different kinds of shymisen or just one kind?
4 Well, we have three kinds in stock.
Oh, I’d also like to see the… What cha-ma call it.
The flute… yeah…Ah, Japanese flute. Is it shaku…
5 Shykuhachi. We have those. 
So, do you have different kinds of shykuhachi?
6 Yes, we have two different kinds of shykuhachi in stock.
Well, what’s the most popular traditional Japanese instrument in Japan these days?
7 That’s a hard question. Personally, I like shykuhachi.
Well, which is easier to learn the shymisen or the shykuhati?
8 It depends. Are you good at any particular instruments?
Well, for me, the flute might be better.
Can I hole it?
9 Sure. Here you are.
Okay, I’ll take this flute the shykuhachi. 
Do you have a case for this?
10 Yes, Of course.
So, how much is this instrument?
11 The shykuhachi will be one hundred thousand yen. The case is complimentary.
That sounds good. Oh, can I try to play it now?
12 Sure, go right ahead.
13 Ah, you brow in the other end. Here…

Okay, time’s up.
That was the full conversation.
How was it?
The important thing is to reply in your own words.

 

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Day 13 Wed. March 20th., 2019:

 

Let’s get started with day 13 for the month of March.
Today, we’re having a conversation over the radio.
I’ll say something in English and you reply in English in your own words.
But first, let’s warm up with a question.
Here is the question
Which is the easier to learn shamisen or shakuhachi?
How would you reply? Let’s try it.
Okay, let’s check some sample replies.
For example
1 That’s a hard question.
2 Both require are a lot of practice.
3 It depends. Are you good at any particular instruments?
Okay, now, you were warmed up.
Here is the scene for today’s taiwa karaoke skill test.
You’re working at a store.
And store and asks you some questions
For example
What’s the most popular traditional Japanese instrument in Japan these days?
You can say That’s a hard question.
Or you can talk about a Japanese instrument.
The important thing is ‘keep the conversation going’.
So, are you ready to get started?
Do your best to reply each time as you give help buying Japanese instrument.
Here comes someone.

Excuse me.
1 Yes.
You have a Japanese instrument here like shymisen?
2 Yes. Are you interested in buying shymisen?
Well, my hobby is collecting and playing instruments from around the world.
3 then, you should have a traditional Japanese instrument for your collection.
Oh, I’d also like to see the… What cha-ma call it.
The flute yeah, Japanese flute Is it shaku…
4 You mean shykuhachi.
Shakuhachi. Well, what the most popular traditional Japanise instrument in Japan these days?
5 That’s a hard question. Personally, I like shymisen.
6 That’s another hard question. Both require are a lot of practice.
I’m pretty good at playing all kind of instrument.
The flute might be better though.
Can I hold it?
7 Sure. Here you are.
Okay, I’ll take this flute shykuhachi.
Oh, can I try to play it now?
8 Sure, go right ahead. 是非どうぞ

 

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Day 12 Tue. March 19th., 2019: It’s the first time…I’ve -. be into –

Day 12 Tue. March 19th., 2019: It’s the first time…I’ve -. be into –

Let’s get started with day 12 for the month of March.
I’ll say phrases in Japanese and you explain it in English.
Okay, here is the first one

長崎は初めてですか？
Go ahead.
Is this the first time you’ve been to Nagasaki?
日本で桜を見るのは初めてですか？
Is this the first time you’ve seen cherry blossoms in Japan?
日本以外で桜を見るのは今回が初めてですか？
Is this the first time you’ve seen cherry blossoms outside of Japan?
Here is the next one. 
First, try this phrase
日本の伝統芸能
How do you say in English?
The answer is 
Japanese traditional performance
Now, try this question.
日本の伝統芸能に興味はありますか？　能や歌舞伎のような。
Are you into Japanese traditional performances? like Nou or Kabuki.
If you wanna ask someone like something, I suggest the phrase ‘Are you into’.
ゴルフにはあまり興味はありあせん
I’m not really into golf.
‘I don’t like ‘ is a strong way to say (of saying) it.
But ‘I’m not into’ is a little less strong.
キャンプにハマっています
I’m so into camping.
Next, let’s try this phrase 懐かしい
How do you say that in English?
The answer is ‘That bring back memories’
Now, let’s make two sentences together.
懐かしい、昔はこれに夢中でした
That brings back memories I used to be so into this.
Next is the phrase about money.
First, can you say 千円札 in English?
One thousand yen bill
Now, make a sentence with that.
この昔の千円札懐かしいです
This old one thousand yen bill brings back memories.
このコートの値段は１万円ですか、それとも１０万円ですか？
Is this coat ten thousand yen or one hundred yen?
試着できるかわかりません。お店の人に聞きますね
I’m not sure if I try it on. I’ll ask someone.

 

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Day 11 Mon. March 18th., 2019: be good at/with

Day 11 Mon. March 18th., 2019: be good at/with

Let’s get started with day 11 for the month of March.
This week from Monday to Thursday we have our skill tests.
And today’s SPR skill test is based on this month basic phrases.
We’ll try this skill test two times.
The first time, don’t worry about your score.
But try these to say each one.
And this week our skill test will be in almost all English.
Okay, after I say Japnese you say it in English within the time limit.

Here is the first one.
昔は数学が得意でした
I used to be good at math.
‘be good at’ 〜が得意
‘be good at’ is used for school subjects like math, science, and geography.
そしてスポーツや運動などに
Go ahead
Here is the next phrase.
私はパソコンが苦手です
I’m not good with computers.
So, let’s move on to one more.
クリスは地図が苦手です
Chris is not good with maps.
You can also say ‘good at reading maps’.
But it’s better to say ‘good with maps’.
乾杯の音頭を執るのは得意ですか？
Are you good at giving toasts?
Are you good at making a toast?
大きな犬はちょいと苦手です
I’m not really good with big dogs.
This is a way to say it in English indirect or understated way.
おじは手先がとても器用です
My uncle is very good with hands.
一番近いコンビニはあそこです
The nearest convenience store is over there.
そこにはコピー機が置いてあります
They have a copy machine.
お替わりはサービスですか？
Are Refills complimentary?
Here is the last one.
お替わりは１００円です
Refills are one hundred yen.

Before we go.
Let’s practice the questions.
What are you good at? and What are you not good at?

 

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