【講師の英語日記】 How to improve English

One of the best ways to improve your English is to read. Many think they need more grammar or conversation; while these aspects are important, it is equally imperative to read each day–not text books or newspapers–but novels; you’ll see the English you miss when listening.

novels and narratives, such as autobiographies, show us how native speakers really talk. This globalizes learning–adding visual and interpretive cognition to our language processing. Also: watch talk shows; they’re live–not rehearsed and fake–showing culture, mannerisms.

【旅行会話】Travel Talk “Can I get…”

Can I get some help?

We know polite expressions, but we should know this one in case we forget:

“Can I get…

help

the time

a table

the soup

the sandwich

some water

another one two more

the check

a taxi (at the hotel)

directions

a map

the time

a ticket

, please?”

Put That Out!

Jon: Can ya put that out?

Don: I’m holding it out the window and blowing the smoke outside!

J: It’s blowing back into the car.

D: A little smoke won’t hurt ya.

J: Wrong, man. It’s got nuclear radiation in it.

D: Cigarette smoke? J: Yup!

Q: Why ”yup”, not ‘yes’?


ANSWER: We use the “yup” instead of ‘yes’ to be casually clever or sarcastic:
“You’re good at math!” said Jack, flirting a little.
“Yup!” replied Jane with a smile, as she turned to go.

Q: What’s idling?

Shut The Car Off!

Jon: Shouldn`t we shut off the car?

Don: We need the get air conditioning. It’s hot!

J: Open the windows; we’ll be okay.

D: You worrying about pollution, again?

J: Global warming. Aren’t you? Besides, idling’s illegal. We’re just sitting here.


Q: What’s idling?


ANSWER: Idling is (1.) being inactive or (2.) letting a car engine continue operating but not driving:
1. Jack [has been idle] ever since he broke up with Jane; he doesn`t go out or play his guitar or have any fun. He’s not doing anything.
2. “Idle the engine to warM it up.””

Welcome to English-only Q & A [From / than / of]

Which statement is correct — A, B, or C?

A. The food in Thailand is different from Japan.

B. The food in Japan is different than that of Thailand.

C. The food in Thailand is different from that of Japan.

 


Answer: C

Welcome to English-only Q & A! (前置詞)

Welcome to English-only Q & A!

Weather:

1. Winter is different ____ summer.

2. Winter is colder ____ summer. Climate:

3. A difference ____ 2 to 4 degrees in global temperature will spell environmental disaster.

Choices:

A. than

B. with

C. from

D. of


Q & A ANSWERS for Today!

Weather:

1. Winter is different FROM summer. -C

2. Winter is colder THAN summer. -A

Climate: 3.

A difference OF 2 to 4 degrees in global temperature will spell environmental disaster. -D

Choices: A. than B. with C. from D. of

 

259. Break into something=押し入る

Break into something: enter illegally by force
押し入る:力づくで違法に入る

Sam: What’s wrong?
サム:どうしたの?

John: Someone broke into my house last night and stole everything.
ジョン:昨晩誰かが僕の家に押し入って、すべて盗んだ

Sam: That’s a shame.
サム:なんてことだ

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254. Get in (something)=中に入る

Get in: enter (a car, bed, bathtub, shower, or small boat)
中に入る:車、ベッド、バスタブ、シャワー、または小さなボートに入る

John: It’s really cold today.
ジョン:今日は本当に寒い

Tim: I ‘d like to get in  the bath soon.
ティム:早くお風呂に入りたい

245. Be into something=のめりこむ

Be into something: be very interested in something
のめりこむ

Tim: My little brother is really into in video games.
ティム:私の弟はビデオゲームにのめりこんでいます。