2019年04月23日
2019年04月20日
アメリカ人が毎日使うスラング・イディオムを学ぶ！
ネイティブのように話せるようになるのも”in no time”（あっという間）！
ネイティブのリアル英語 booked solid 予約がすべて埋まった
レストランやホテル・チケットなどの予約で、bookは「～を予約する」
の意味で動詞として使われています。
予約がダブることをダブルブッキングと言いますよね。
予約がいっぱい（book=予約するという動詞です）
Fully booked
booked up
booked solid
などという表現を見たらいっぱいだ〜と理解しましょう。
reserve（リザーブ）にも「予約をする」という意味がありますが、
この２つの言葉の違いについてアメリカ人の日常英会話の「予約をする」
というレベルでは特に違いはないようです。
一方、solidは「いっぱい中身が詰まった」，「固体（の）」などの意味があります
The lecture hall was packed solid with students
講堂は学生たちで一杯になった。
book solid での 「solid」 は一杯詰まってという副詞として使われ
「予約がすべて埋まった」の意味になります。
例文1
We’re booked solid till the end of the year.
年内予約でいっぱいです。
例文２
The hotel is booked solid.
ホテルは予約で満杯だ
「booked solid 予約がすべて埋まった 」 習得・攻略
ネイティブのリアル 英語：
I wanted to stay at the famous Ritz Hotel in Paris, but it was
booked solid.
学校で教わる英語：
I wanted to stay at the famous Ritz Hotel in Paris, but it was
completely full.
ネイティブのリアル発音:
I wan’ed ta stay ’it the famous Ritz Hotel ’n Paris, bud it w’z
booked solid.
2019年04月16日
▮ タイピングのスキルアップは必須！
IELTSライティングとは違い、TOEFLライティングでは
パソコンでエッセイを書きます。
仕事でパソコンを使い慣れている方は問題ないと思いますが、
普段ケータイやスマートフォンの使用が多く、パソコンのキーボードに
不慣れな方はタイピングのスキルアップをしておきましょう。
タイピングの効果的な練習方法として、Official Guideなどに載っている
TOEFLテストのサンプルエッセイを見ながら、
それを自分でそのまま真似して打ち直すことをお勧めします。
そうすることによって、タイピングのスキルだけでなく、
普段自分では使わないような表現、段落構成、アイディアの展開の仕方、
なども同時に吸収する事ができます.
▮ 試験で必要なタイピングスピード
Task 1では15分で200 words近く、Task 2では25分で300 words以上
を目安に書く必要があります。
実際の時間配分はにはTask 1は20分、Task 2では30分あります。
しかし、最初の2分は構成を考えることに使われますし、
最後の3分は読み返しと校了に時間を充てるのが理想です。
従いまして、各問とも5分間を引いた時間で書く必要があります。
これは普段からキーボードの早打ちに慣れておく必要があります。
▮ アメリカ式キーボードに慣れる ！
TOEFLはご承知の通りアメリカの大学へ行くためのテストです。
そのため、キーボード配列がアメリカ式のもの（QWERTY Keyboard）が使われます。
何が違うかって？ 基本キーの配置は同じなのですが、記号などが
微妙に違う所にあるので、初めての時は多少困惑するかもしれません。
受験者ひとりひとりにJISキーボードとUSキーボードの対応表が渡されますが
テスト本番にこの違いに慣れるのには時間があまりにもかかりすぎます。
はじめてTOEFLを受験する方にはUSキーボードへの慣れをおすすめします。
★ 以下のキーボード配列がアメリカ式になります。
▮ ブラインドタッチ
キーボードに慣れるとパソコンを使うのがそれ程苦ではなくなります。
キーボードを見ないで打ち込む方法を、タッチ・タイピング、ブラインドタッチ、
タッチ・メソッド、等と言いますが、これを身につけてください。
一番重要なことは手元を見ないで画面を見ることです。
キーボードのキートップに印字されている
[A] とか [B] とかの文字を見てはいけません。
慣れないうちはどうしても見てしまうのですが、
見ないように我慢してください。
これを克服できるかどうかが鍵になります。
我慢できない人はタオルなどを手の上に被せて
強制的に見えないようにしてしまうのが有効です。
手元を見ないので一時的にスピードは落ちますが、
そこは我慢するしかありません。
身につけてしまうまでの辛抱です。 練習では打ち間違えても気にしない。
どんどん打ち込んでいきましょう。
しっかり練習すると、気が付いた時には快適に打ち込めるようになってます。
2019年04月13日
アメリカ人が毎日使うスラング・イディオムを学ぶ！
海外ドラマ､日常生活で使われるリアルな英語が楽しく自然に身につく！
ネイティブのリアル英語 【line】 台本のセリフ
line（ライン）は英語で使う場合は大きくわけると「列（れつ）」
「台本でのセリフ、言葉」「何かのシリーズ」それから
「線としてのライン」が主な意味としてあげられます。
アメリカ人が映画や劇場のことでlineを言うとき、
１つの文章やパラグラフを指し、台本で使われる言葉、
「セリフ」としてよく使いますので覚えておきましょう。
例文1
He could never be an actor because they have to memorize so many lines.
彼は決して役者にはなれないよ。だってすごくたくさんのセリフを暗記しなければならないから
例文２
I’ll tell you my favorite line in this movie.
この映画で私のお気に入りのセリフを言いますね。
「line 台本のセリフ 」 習得・攻略
ネイティブのリアル 英語：
When I got hired to act in the movie, I thought it was going
to be a very small part. But when I received the script,
I discovered that I had pages and pages of lines!
学校で教わる英語：
When I got hired to act in the movie, I thought it was going
to be a very small part. But when I received the script,
I discovered that I had pages and pages of phrases to
memorize!
ネイティブのリアル発音:
When I got hired ta act in the movie, I thod it w’z gonna be
a very small part. But when I received the script,
I discovered th’d I had pages ’n pages of lines!
同義語、類義語
speach, words , quotes、serif
2019年04月12日
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2019年04月12日
TOEFL Jr. Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary Practice
（Total 129 Lessons）
How to proceed with this material
★ Please receive the material from the instructor at lesson time.
★ If necessary for review, please receive the material from the instructor
★ 1 lesson 25 minutes is standard, but, lesson flow and curriculum could be change depend on student level or student request
Basic
Lesson No.
Diagnostic Test
Reading Comprehension
1 Direction Sample Text
Announcement Earthquake Safety Plan Questions 1-4
2 e-mail Questions 5-8
3 Story Questions 9-13
4 Passage. Questions 14-19
5 Passage. Questions 20-25
Vocabulary Practice 1
6 Words in Context / Synonym / Definition & Logic
7 Chunks and Paraphrasing / Choose the word or phrase
Chapter 01 Main Idea
Reading Comprehension
8 Practice 1 〜 3
9 Practice 4 〜 6
10 Practice 7 〜 8
Vocabulary Practice 2
11 Synonym / Word / Synonym
12 Chunks and Paraphrasing / Choose the word or phrase
Chapter 02 Detail
Reading Comprehension
13 Practice 1 〜 3
14 Practice 4 〜 5
Vocabulary Practice 3
15 Synonym /Word / Synonym
16 Choose the word or phrase / Chunks and Paraphrasing / Choose the word or phrase
Chapter 03 Review 1
Reading Comprehension
17 Article Questions 1-4
18 e-mail Questions 5-9
19 Story Questions 10-14
20 Passage Questions 15-20
Vocabulary Practice 4
21 Synonym / Word / Synonym
22 Choose the word or phrase / Chunks and Paraphrasing / Choose the word or phrase
Chapter 04 Inference
Reading Comprehension
23 1. Announcement
24 2. Passage
25 3. Article
26 4. e-mail
27 5 Passage
Vocabulary Practice 5
28 Synonym / Word / Synonym
29 Chunks and Paraphrasing / Choose the word or phrase
Chapter 05 Vocabulary
Reading Comprehension
30 Practice 1 〜 3
31 Practice 4 〜 5
Vocabulary Practice 6
32 synonym / word / synonym
33 Chunks and Paraphrasing / Choose the word or phrase
Chapter 06 Review 02
Reading Comprehension
34 Letter Questions 1-4
35 Article Questions 5-9
36 Passage story Questions 10-14
37 Story Questions 15-20
Vocabulary Practice 7
38 synonym / word / synonym
39 word / Chunks and Paraphrasing / word
Chapter 07 Pronoun Referent
Reading Comprehension
40 Practice 1 〜 3
41 Practice 4
42 Practice 5
Vocabulary Practice 8
43 Synonym / Word / Synonym / Word
44 Chunks and Paraphrasing / Choose the word or phrase
Chapter 08 Author’s Purpose/Rhetorical Structure
Reading Comprehension
45 Practice 1 〜 2
46 Practice 3
47 Practice 4
48 Practice 5
Vocabulary Practice 9
49 Synonym / Word / Synonym / Word
50 Chunks and Paraphrasing / Choose the word or phrase
Chapter 09 Review 3
Reading Comprehension
51 Announcement Questions 1-3
52 Article Questions 4-8
53 Passage Questions 9-14
54 Passage Questions 15-20
Vocabulary Practice 10
55 Synonym / Word / Synonym
56 Choose the word or phrase / Chunks and Paraphrasing / Choose the word or phrase
Chapter 10 Practice Test 1
Reading Comprehension
57 Letter Questions 1-5
58 Passage Questions 6-11
59 Passage Questions 12-17
60 Passage Questions 18-25
Vocabulary Practice 11
61 Synonym / Word / Synonym / Word
62 Chunks and Paraphrasing / Choose the word or phrase
Chapter 11 Practice Test 2
Reading Comprehension
63 Flier Questions 1-5
64 Article Questions 6-11
65 Story Questions 12-17
66 Passage Questions 18-25
Vocabulary Practice 12
67 Synonym / Word / Synonym / Choose the word or phrase
68 Chunks and Paraphrasing / Choose the word or phrase
Achievement Test
Reading Comprehension
69 Directions Sample Questions
Flier Questions 1-5
70 e-mail Questions 6-11
71 Passage Questions 12-17
72 Story Questions 18-25
73 Passage Questions 26-33
74 Passage Questions 34-42
Vocabulary Practice 13
75 Synonym / Choose the word or phrase / Synonym
76 Chunks and Paraphrasing / Choose the word or phrase
Basic 2
Practice Set 1- 9
77 Passage Questions 1-10
78 School newspaper Questions 1-6
79 Passage Questions 7-14
80 Passage Questions 1-6
81 Passage Questions 7-11
82 Story Questions 1-8
83 School newspaper Questions 1-6
84 Passage Questions 7-14
85 School newspaper Questions 1-6
86 Article Questions 7-14
87 Passage Questions 1-9
88 Announcement Questions 1-6
89 Story Questions 7-13
90 Article Questions 1-5
91 Passage Questions 6-13
Advance
Lesson No.
Reading Comprehension
Diagnostic Test
92 Announcement Winter Vacation Activities Questions 1-6
93 Story Questions 7-12
94 Passage Questions 13-22
95 Passage. Questions 14-19
96 Passage. Questions 20-25
Practice Set 1
97 Passage Questions 1-9
Practice Set 2
98 Flier Questions 1-4
99 Passage. Questions 5-12
Practice Set 3
100 Announcement Questions 1-6
101 Passage. Questions 7-14
Practice Set 4
102 Passage. Questions 1-9
Practice Set 5
103 Passage. Questions 1-9
Practice Set 6
104 Letter Questions 1-6
105 Passage. Questions 7-15
Practice Set 7
106 Passage Questions 1-9
Practice Set 8
107 Article from a student newspaper Questions 1-6
108 Story Questions 7-13
Practice Set 9
109 Passage. Questions 1-4
110 Story Questions 5-12
Achievement Test
Reading Comprehension
111 Directions Sample Text
Flier Questions 1-5
112 Letter in a school newspaper Questions 6-12
113 Story Questions 13-20
114 Passage. Questions 21-26
115 Passage. Questions 27-35
116 Passage. Questions 36-42
Vocabulary Practice
117 Synonym / Word in context
118 Definition & Logic / Collocations in Context
Unit 1 Exercise
119 Analogy / Idioms in Context / Paraphrasing
Unit 2 Exercise
120 Synonyms / Word in context / Definition & Logic
121 Collocations in Context / Synonyms / Words in Context
122 Definition & Logic / Collocations in Context / Synonyms
123 Words in Context / Definition & Logic / Collocations in Context
124 Synonyms / Words in Context / Definition & Logic
125 Collocations in Context / Analogy / Idioms in Context
126 Paraphrasing / Synonyms / Words in Context / Definition & Logic
127 Collocations in Context / Synonyms / Words in Context
128 Definition & Logic / Collocations in Context / Analogy
129 Idioms in Context / Paraphrasing
2019年04月10日
▮ Thesis Statement (主題文）とは？
Task 1 総合ライティングでは、リーディングとリスニングを行った後、
ライティングで答えさせる総合問題です
問題は、「レクチャーの内容を要約することと、それがどのように
リーディングの内容と関連しているかを述べる」ように
エッセイ(回答文）を書くことになります。
エッセイは以下の3つの部分から構成されます。
① Introduction (序論)
② Body (本論)
③ Conclusion (結論)
そして、①Introduction (序論）を書く上で最も重要なものが
「Thesis Statement （ティースィス・ステートメント）」となります。
Thesis Statementは、エッセイの①Introduction (序論)で中心主題を表現し、
エッセイ全体の論点を明らかにしていきます。
▮ Thesis Statementで、エッセイのアウトラインを示す
つまり、Thesis Statementを読めばエッセイのアウトラインが
わかるようにするのです。
例えば、『生徒が学校に携帯電話を持ってくることについて』
反対か、賛成か意見を述べなさい。
という課題に対し、Introduction (序論）で、「私は生徒が学校に
携帯電話を持ってくることに賛成です」と、書けばいいように思いますが、
これは自分の立場を述べただけで「なぜ賛成なのか」の理由がありません。
評価の高いThesis Statementを書くには、簡潔に理由を述べて、
「私は生徒が携帯電話を持ってくることに賛成です。
なぜなら携帯電話は緊急の連絡に役に立つこと、セキュリティ上も
親が安心すること、現代生活では必需品になっていること、の3つの理由からです。」
Subtopic 1： 緊急時の連絡に役立つこと
Subtopic 2： セキュリティー上、親が安心すること
Subtopic 3 : 現代生活では必需品になっていること
が、エッセイの内容になるというアウトラインがわかるようになっています。
▮ Task 1 でThesis Statementを書く
TOEFLライティングTask1では、エッセイのIntroduction (序論）部分で、
Thesis Statementとして、リーディング文章と、リスニングレクチャーについて、
それぞれの「メインアイディア」と「相違点」を書いていきます。
◆ reporting verb と transition words
リーディング文章と、リスニングレクチャー
それぞれのメインアイディア（言い分）を表現するために「reporting verb」が使われます。
次に、両者の言い分の
相違点を表現するために「transition words」が使われます。
エッセイで重要なThesis Statementを書くために
「reporting verb」と「transition words」を上手く使うことで加点されます。
Reporting Verbs
Believe think suggest describe
Propose assert tell warn
State say point out explain
Compare (if both ideas support each other)
Like similar to also
And similarly likewise
In the same way as agree
Contrast (if both ideas oppose each other)
However on the other hand but
Although in contrast disagree
▮ 「reporting verb」と「transition words」を使って書いてみる
それでは、「音楽ダウンロード」を課題としたThesis Statementでコツを掴んでください。
TOPIC: Music Download
Reading passage Main Idea: It is not a crime to download music
off the web and not pay for it.
Audio Lecture Main Idea: It’s illegal to download music
off the internet without paying.
Restatement of each point of view using Reporting Verbs:
The author thinks that it is not a crime to download music off the web and not pay for it.
The speaker warns that it’s illegal to download music off the internet without paying.
OR
The author states that it is not a crime to download music off the web and not pay for it.
The speaker points out that it’s illegal to download music off the internet without paying.
Thesis Statement using Compare/Contrast Transition Words:
The author believes that it is not a crime to download music off the web and
not pay for it. However, the speaker warns that it’s illegal.
OR
The author states that it is not a crime to download music off the web and
not pay for it. On the other hand, the speaker points out that it’s illegal.
▮ TOEFLテスト形式で練習してみましょう
それでは実際にTOEFLテスト形式で「reporting verb」の練習をしてみましょう。
「reporting verb」を使って、これから読むパッセージとレクチャーの
“メイン・アイディア”を書く練習です。
遠隔会議（TV会議） について述べられています。
初めにパッセージを読んで、その後、レクチャーを聞き、練習問題に答えてください。
「パッセージを3分で読んでください」
「次にレクチャーを聴いてください― レクチャーはパッセージを見ながらメモを取ることができます。」
それでは、「reporting verb」を使って、パッセージとレクチャーの ” メイン・アイディア”を書いてみましょう。
2019年04月06日
SLANGMAN Street Speak 3 (50 レッスン)
中級～上級者向け （英検準2級～1級 レベル）
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▮ Contents
1 ROGER STRIKES OUT WITH A PICK-UP LINE
Lesson 1 ～ Lesson 4
- That girl over there kept smiling at me, so I walked over to say hello but she ignored me! Maybe she’sjust playing hard to get.
- That guy over there is checking you out. I think he likes you!
- If you’re going to tell Earl you don’t want to see him anymore, try to let him down easy.
- I introduced myself to the new girl in our class and she blew me off!
- Carol’s husband was coming on to me! She’d be so upset if she found out!
- My brother fixed me up with his best friend last night. It was the best date I ever had!
- I can’t believe you used such an old pick-up line on that girl. No wonder she rejected you!
- Every time I ask a girl on a date, I strike out. Maybe I’m too aggressive.
- Bill and I hit it off the moment we met. We’ve been together ever since.
- Kim just ended a relationship and is on the rebound. She wants a boyfriend desperately!
2 KEN POPPED THE QUESTION!
Lesson 5 ～ Lesson 8
- Is that a ring on your finger?! Did David finally pop the question?
- Brenda is dating a guy who’s twenty years younger than she is. She’s really robbing the
cradle!
- I think Monica has a sugar daddy. She doesn’t have a job but she wears new expensive clothes and jewelry every day!
- Look at them kissing and touching like that in public. Get a room!
- Nancy and Dominic just got hitched. They’re spending their honeymoon in Hawaii!
- Fran is crazy about Dan. She thinks about him all the time.
- You and Mitch have been seeing each other for years. When are you finally going to
shack up?
- I heard that Kim had a baby! Who knocked her up?
- I just saw your brother and Jenny making out! I didn’t know they were dating!
- Tom and Patty are so different! How long have they been going together.
3 JANE AND MIKE BROKE UP ! Lesson 9 ～ Lesson 12
- When Ann found out that her boyfriend cheated on her, she dropped him like a hot potato.
- When Pam divorced Doug, she took Doug to the cleaners!
- John and Anne had a big fight, but I’m sure they’ll be able to patch things up.
- It’s a good idea to sign a pre-nup before getting married. It can make things a lot easier if the marriage doesn’t work out.
- Ted’s father has a mistress?! Does his mother know!? Doesn’t she mind sharing her husband?!
- Ginger goes to bed with a different guy every night. She’s such a tramp!
- After ten years of marriage, Vivian and Al broke up!
- Did you know Greg had an affair behind Cathy’s back?! I wonder who the other woman is!
- I’m not surprised Jim and Peg ended their relationship. Their marriage has been on the rocks for a long time.
- Scott was in bed with another woman when his wife came in and busted him!
4 TOM IS WAY OFF BASE ! Lesson 13 ～ Lesson 17
I was having the nicest dinner with Jason when suddenly he made a comment that came out
of left field!
- We need to tackle this problem before our next meeting.
- Bob told the boss that I come to work late every day just so that he would get the promotion
instead of me. That’s dirty pool!
- If you think I’d go on a date with you again after the way you behaved last time, you’re
off base!
- I just can’t seem to find a job anywhere. I’m ready to throw in the towl.
- Dan tries to score with all the new girls in our class. He’s such an animal!
- Al went shopping for a new home and bought the first one he saw right off the bat!
- I have to leave but I’ll touch base with you tonight. Talk to you later!
- Gilbert refuses to pay me the money he owes me. Well, I’m ready to play hardball. I’m
going to contact an attorney to help me!
- I apologized to Steve three times and he still won’t talk to me. I’m finished trying. The
ball’s in his court now.
- I thought Ted was going to give me good news. Instead, he told me he got fired. He really
threw me a curve!
- Chris cheated me! He’ll be sorry. I’m going to settle the score if it’s the last thing I do!
5 MARGE IS THE BIGGEST KLUTZ !
Lesson 18 ～ Lesson 22
- Sharon and Irv are gung-ho about their new house!
- My niece is already in kindergarten and she’s only three years old.
- Baking has always been Bertha’s forte. She bakes the most amazing cakes!
- My girlfriend works in a clothing boutique in Beverly Hills.
- You won’t believe what Ralph said to me today, and this is verbatim…
- Ever since Eric started bodybuilding, he thinks he’s super macho.
- Laurie is so blasé about everything. Nothing gets her excited any more.
- I felt tremendous angst during my job interview!
- Tina is such a prima donna. If she doesn’t get everything she wants, including everyone’s
attention, she gets upset.
- All three of us are best friends. There was camaraderie between us instantly.
- My uncle is such a klutz. He always has stupid, little accidents.
- Our new boss expects everyone to kowtow to him. He really enjoys that kind of power!
6 KAREN WENT ON AND ON ABOUT HER
KNICK-KNACKS ! Lesson 23 ～ Lesson 27
- Frances told me the same story over and over about how she got robbed on vacation.
- If you look closely at my new dress, you can see a criss-cross pattern on it.
- After Don was told he won the lottery, he couldn’t stop grinning from ear to ear!
- Did you see the party dress Mary is wearing? It’s so froufrou!
- I have a mishmash of reports I have to read by tomorrow morning!
- I met Karen on the Internet. Tomorrow we’re going to meet face to face.
- My uncle’s house is always spic-and-span. You’ll never find dirt in his house!
- My aunt’s house is filled with knick-knacks. It’s hard to find a place to sit!
- I never wear shoes to the beach. I always wear my flip-flops.
- Don’t believe everything a car salesperson tells you. They’re not always on the up and up.
- Every time I see Lucy, she goes on and on about how talented she is and how she wants to be an actress.
- Did you meet the new employee this morning? He’s an out and out idiot! He can’t do anything right.
- I saw Ernie at the office party last night. We chit-chatted for almost two hours.
- Carl eats ice cream and potato chips all day. He’s a real junk food junkie!
7 JENNY BECOMES A FIREFIGHTER!
Lesson 28 ～ Lesson 32
- Those are my favorite actors! I’m going to get their autographs!
- My sister is a flight attendant. She travels everywhere!
- If we’re not careful about protecting the earth, humankind could be in terrible trouble!
- Jack and Irene became husband and wife fifty years ago.
- George is a great comedian. He’s so funny!
- If anyone wants information about our company, Janice is our spokesperson.
- Al is a self-made person. He built a big company by himself.
- I just saw Brad on television reporting the news. He’s an anchor on a big television station.
- There’s a fire in that building! Call a firefighter! Hurry!
- My first day as a police officer, I arrested a major criminal!
- I’m only a frosh in college. I have another three years to go.
- I’m going to let you run the company while I’m on vacation.
- Where’s the mail carrier? I’m expecting an important letter.
- We don’t have enough personnel to finish all this work.
8 A BIG BREAK IN SHOW BIZ!
Lesson 33 ～ Lesson 38
- Donna has been trying to become an actor for years. Well, today she finally got her big break! A producer offered her a big part in a movie!
- Why are you going to see that movie? I hear it’s a real dog!
- Alice didn’t get a big part. It was just a walk-on.
- My dad’s a performer. He’s been in show biz all his life.
- When the elephants came out dressed as movie stars, it was a show-stopper!
- I saw this episode already. It’s a rerun.
- My uncle loves watching his favorite series every Wednesday night.
- Although Al only has a oneliner, I know he’ll get a huge reaction from the audience!
- Many silent film actors were known for mugging since there was no sound.
- That television pilot was great! I hope it becomes a regular program!
- If a television show is really popular, oftentimes a spinoff is created.
- I love sitcoms because I love to laugh and be entertained.
- Did you see the spoof on Raiders of the Lost Arc last night? It was hilarious!
- John thinks he’s a great actor but he’s nothing but a ham!
- I don’t like slapstick comedies. I prefer comedies that rely on great dialogue to make you laugh!
9 AL AND PEGGY ARE LIKE DATING!
Lesson 39 ～ Lesson 44
- I need to leave. I have to meet Dan at noon. I’ll call you tonight. Late.
- Hi, Steve! What up? I haven’t seen you in a long time!
- You think Bob is smart? Hello! He’s the dumbest person I’ve ever met!
- Anne is telling lies about me?! Whatever. No one believes anything she says anyway.
- Did you see the new employee? What a hottie!
- I’m going to go home and kick it for a few hours.
- I’m tired of working 24-7. I need to find a new job. o’clock in the morning
- I didn’t realize it was so late. I need to bail.
- If Bob thinks he’s going to get an “A” on the final, he’s tripping! He hardly ever attended class!
- You should have seen the way Mindy dissed the teacher today! She’s the most disobedient student in our school.
- Hey, girlfriend! Where have you been? I haven’t seen you in such a long time!
- I can’t believe Jonathan forgot my birthday. I am so not speaking to him ever again!
- Charlie was upset to discover his blind date was tore up!
- When I saw Judy today, she was all, “It’s so good to see you!” I know that she doesn’t even like me!
- Did you hear the news? Susan is dating Sam? Why would she do that? He’s like so weird!
10 FREEZE! THIS IS A STICK-UP1
Lesson 45 ～ Lesson 50
- Lie down on the ground and spread them!
- Stop running away! Freeze!
- You won the lottery? Give it a rest! You’re such a liar!
- I’m tired of you saying mean things about Carl all the time.
Can it!
- That guy who walked into the bank has a gun! It’s a stick-up!
- Is that a gold watch you’re wearing? Hand it over!
- This is the criminal we’ve been looking for. Cuff him!
- Get your hands in the air! Now don’t move!
- Stay where you are and no funny business! Do exactly as I say. suspicious
- I hear gun shots! Drop!
- If you don’t chill out, you’re going to get an ulcer! You need to learn how to relax.
- If you don’t give me your wallet right now, I’m going to let you have it!
- Stand over there! One false move, and you’ll be sorry!
- Show me where you keep your safe! Move it!
- Watch out! He has a gun!
2019年04月06日
SLANGMAN Street Speak 2 (50 レッスン)
中級～上級者向け （英検準2級～1級 レベル）
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▮ Contents
1 AT WORK Lesson 1 ～ Lesson 4
- Earl got reprimanded by the boss for falling asleep at the wheel.
- The boss called me on the carpet for arriving late to work this morning.
- The new employee keeps talking to himself. I think he’s a wacko!
- My boss and I never see eye to eye on anything. Frankly, I think he’s just stubborn.
- Jerry didn’t know the answer to that simple math problem? He needs to get a clue!
- Stop goofing off and help me?
- How did the boss know you came in late? Did someone blow the whistle on you?
- If Bob thinks he going to have a peaceful morning, he’s going to have a rude awakening!
- Fido was caught in the act of stealing!
- Tom botched up the simple job I gave him to do! It was horrible!
2 AT THE MALL Lesson 5 ～ Lesson 8
- May I use your computer? Mine is on the fritz.
- Do you have any aspirin? I have a splitting headache.
- I don’t trust that salesperson. He’s really slimy.
- I’ve had it! I’m never coming here again!
- He thinks he knows the answer to every question the teacher asks. What a know-it-all!
- You paid two hundred dollars for a shirt? I think you got burned!
- I lost my car keys for the third time this week! I’m such a birdbrain!
- I don’t believe her. Something seems fishy.
- When I lost my wallet, I was beside myself.
- I can’t afford these prices. They’re through the roof!
3 HOUSE GUEST Lesson 9 ～ Lesson 12
- Bill’s health has been going downhill. I hope he gets better soon!
- Ted has been rich all his life. He has it made.
- My house guest is eating me out of house and home!
- Ernie is calm now, but I think he’s in for a shocker.
- I’m a nervous wreck today. I just can’t relax.
- I have to beat it or I’m going to be late for the movie.
- If I have just one beer, I’ll get plastered.
- I’m starving. Let’s go wolf down a hamburger before the movie.
- Tom has a huge appetite. At the restaurant, he ordered everything but the kitchen sink!
- I’m exhausted. I’m going home to crash.
4 AT THE PARK Lesson 13 ～ Lesson 17
- Someone stole my bicycle! I’m really ticked off!
- Ernie is crazy about ice cream.
- Every time my cousin Sue visits, she kisses me. It grosses me out!
- You’re going to paint your entire house?! Knock yourself out!
- You didn’t know our next door neighbor is crazy?! Wake up and smell the coffee!
- Don’t got there. Let’s change the subject.
- I’ve had the nagging feeling all day that I forgot to do something.
- Todd got home in the nick of time!
- Jeff talks nonstop about chemistry. He’s the most boring geek I’ve ever met!
- Kirk went to the bar tonight to pick up girls.
- Jim insulted Greg and got a black eye for it!
- After our discussion, Pat is singing a different tune.
5 THE BIRTHDAY PARTY Lesson 18 ～ Lesson 22
- Let’s leave the party. I’m bored big time!
- Naomi shouldn’t be allowed to drive. She’s as blind as a bat.
- Kevin is having a bad hair day!
- Mimi’s house is so artsy-fartsy. I prefer a home that’s plain and simple
- Roberta wasn’t invited to my party so she’s crashed it!
- Janet doesn’t spend much money on her furniture. That’s why it looks so cheesy.
- My parents are head over heels for each other!
- My brother and I had it out last night because he borrowed my new sweater and ruined it!
- Al is a millionaire?! I find that hard to swallow.
- Trying to get Bob to agree with me on anything is like pulling teeth!
- I have a bone to pick with you. Why did you lie to me about where you went last night?
- I don’t like Doug. He bugs me!
6 IN THE SUBWAY Lesson 23 ～ Lesson 27
- Bill’s not playing with a full deck! I think he needs to see a psychiatrist.
- Lulu hates going to the doctor. She’s scared stiff of injections.
- Hand that over! It’s mine!
- My lawnmower can’t be repaired. I’m afraid it’s a goner.
- If you wear that to the party, everyone’s going to make fun of you! Your dress is just too small!
- I had no idea I was going to get a promotion. It came out of the clear blue!
- Hey! That crook stole my wallet!
- The thief held up the bank and stole one millions dollars!
- I didn’t see him take my purse. He swiped it right from under my nose.
- Laura doesn’t like to go out very often. She’s a homebody.
- I don’t think we should sleep in tents tonight. We’re sitting ducks if a bear walks by!
- I think that guy just made a pass at you. He’s cute! Go say hello to him!
7 ACHES & PAINS Lesson 28 ～ Lesson 32
- I’m not myself today. Maybe I’m getting sick.
- Ernie is such a wimp. He needs to gain some muscle!
- David works out all the time. That’s why he’s so buff.
- Bob’s dreams went up in smoke since he lost his money.
- You want me to lift that for you? No sweat! It’s easy!
- I tweaked my back trying to lift too much weight.
- You need to work less. You’re really overdoing it.
- I’d never go see that doctor. I think he’s a quack.
- Hang in there. I’m sure you’ll feel better soon.
- Don’t let it get you down. You’ll do better next time.
- Bill has to go under the knife to get his tonsils removed.
- After being sick for a week, I’m finally up and at ’em
(them)!
- At age 77, my mother is in tip-top shape.
- Earl does nothing but watch the tube all day.
8 BABYSITTING Lesson 33 ～ Lesson 38
- When I found out that my car was destroyed, I lost it!
- Tom and his father are architects. Like father, like son.
- I know you’re upset, but try to keep your cool.
- Why are you bothering me? Cut it out!
- I think this gift will knock your socks off!
- You have to be home before midnight or you’re going to be punished. I’m laying down the law!
- Benny is already doing chemistry! He’s a real wiz kid.
- These kids are making me crazy. I’m in babysitting hell!
- I’m exhausted. I need a breather.
- My mother vacuums every day. She’s such a neat freak.
- I’m not sure if I want to go to the movies or hear a concert. It’s a toss up.
- Stop screaming your lungs out at me! Calm down!
- David works on the computer all the time. He’s turned into a real computer nerd.
- Ernie is always up to something. He can’t be left alone!
9 AT THE BAKERY Lesson 39 ～ Lesson 44
- What’s wrong with this picture? I’m the only one wearing a tie here.
- Get off my back! I’m working as fast as I can!
- I need to go on a diet. I’m turning into a tub of lard.
- Maybe I need to take vitamins. I feel run down.
- Miss Pratt loves to eat junk food, especially chocolate.
- I’m feeling tired this morning. I could use a pick-me-up!
- David flips over sweets! He eats desserts every day.
- I’ve been home in bed sick and munching out all day.
- If Nancy doesn’t get enough sleep, she gets crabby!
- You may like Bob, but from where I sit, he can’t be trusted.
- –Where is Noah going? – Beats me. He left without saying anything.
- After watching the horror movie, Ernie was wide awake all night.
- Phyllis couldn’t make up her mind. She was torn between staying on her diet
and buying a chocolate cake.
- Earl is a couch potato. He never goes out and gets exercise.
10 ON THE PHONE Lesson 45 ～ Lesson 50
- Greg is a scientist? I didn’t know he was such a brain!
- What’s eating you? You look worried about something.
- I’m in the dark about what happened last night!
- When you called Bob a liar, you hit the nail on the head.
- Dan kept me on hold for twenty minutes!
- What did you dig up about Cecily?
- A little birdie told me that Gina is dating Steve!
- I feel like a fish out of water here. I’m leaving.
- I think Karen has the hots for me but I don’t like her!
- The new boss is very strict. Now it’s sink or swim!
- Ed gave the boss a gift! He’s really trying to kiss up.
- Ann is weird. I don’t think she’s cooking on all four burners.
- If you lie, you may paint yourself into a corner.
- I have to work this weekend. My boss is a slave driver!
- I’m working like mad in order to leave on time today!
2019年04月06日
アメリカ人が毎日使うスラング・イディオムを学ぶ！
ネイティブのように話せるようになるのも”in no time”（あっという間）！
ネイティブのリアル英語 【get the show on the road】 さあ、始めよう！
“get the show on the road”は
「仕事や計画などを開始する、実行する」という意味です。
芸能界から生まれたイディオムで、稽古を重ねたショーを
いよいよ巡業の旅に出す、というイメージです。
さあ実行に移そう、といった気持ちで、現在は広くビジネスで使われます。
なにか新たなプロジェクトなど、計画を行動に移そうというときや活動しようというときに
Let’s get this show on the road.
と格好良く使ってみて下さい。
例文1
Once a girl makes up her mind, she wants to get the show on the road.
一度決心すると、少女はさっさと始めたがる。
例文２
He wanted to get the show on the road before he changed his mind.
彼は気持ちが変わる前に計画を実行したかった。
「get the show on the road 」 習得・攻略
ネイティブのリアル 英語：
I can only stay at this meeting for thirty minutes, so let’s
get the show on the road.
学校で教わる英語：
I can only stay at this meeting for thirty minutes, so let’s
begin right away.
ネイティブのリアル発音:
I c’n only stay at this meeding fer thirdy minutes, so let’s
get the show on the road.
