シャドーイング練習: At the Hotel Conversation - English speaking Course - 動画で英語スピーキングを学ぶ

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English Speaking Course It is a Sunday.
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Alice's family is having lunch in the kitchen.
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They talk about a summer holiday and they will stay at a hotel near the sea.
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Daddy, where are we going to this summer?
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Where do you want to spend your holiday, Alice?
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Mountain or beach?
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I like to go to the beach.
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What about you, Mommy?
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It is up to you, Alice.
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What do you think of going by our car, Simon?
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This is a great idea, Gemma.
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It will be so interesting.
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Wow!
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I am looking forward to our summer vacation.
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Let me reserve a hotel near the sea.
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Is it okay?
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It is okay, Daddy.
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I would love it.
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Good morning.
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Thanks for calling to Royal Hotel.
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How can I help you?
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I would like to book a room for three people.
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What kind of room would you like, sir?
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A double room, please.
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When are you coming to our hotel, sir?
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My arrival date is June 3rd, 2021.
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Let me check.
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Well, luckily, we have two double rooms available on that day.
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Which room would you like?
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A C-view room or a normal room?
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I'd like the C-view room.
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The price of the C-view room will be higher.
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What is the price?
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Because that day is Sunday, the price is $55 US per night, with breakfast included.
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No problem.
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I will take the C view room.
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Okay, let me make a reservation for you.
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Can I have your name, sir?
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Simon.
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And your mobile phone number?
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5555-232-XXX.
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Could we have an extra bed for my daughter?
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Yes, but I'm afraid that you have to pay for the extra.
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It is about $5 per night.
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That is okay.
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Do you have any questions, sir?
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No. Good afternoon.
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Welcome to Royal Hotel.
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How can I help you, sir?
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I would like to check in, please.
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Do you have a reservation, sir?
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Yes, I have a reservation for a double room.
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My name is Simon.
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Let me see.
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A sea view room with an extra bed.
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Is that right? That is right.
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Could I have your identification card? Of course.
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Here you are.
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How long do you intend to stay at our hotel, sir?
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Three days.
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Okay.
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Your room number is 504.
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Here is the key.
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Our bellman will bring your baggage and take you to the room.
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Thanks a lot.
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You are welcome.
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If you have any requests, feel free to call us.
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Hello, is this room service?
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Yes, what can I do for you, madam?
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Well, I have some dirty clothes.
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Do you have a laundry service? Of course.
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You can put your clothes in the laundry bag, then fill some information in the paper attached.
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We will come and take them.
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Oh, I see.
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And is there a restaurant at the hotel?
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Yes, there is.
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Dinner is served from 6 p.m to 10 p.m.
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What time is breakfast?
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You should come no later than 9 a.m.
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We will serve a buffet there.
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Okay.
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Is there anything else I can help you with, madam?
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No, thanks for your help.
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It is my pleasure, madam.
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What will we do tomorrow, mommy?
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I do not want to stay at the hotel all the time.
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It is so boring.
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Do not worry, my daughter.
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Why don't we visit some famous beauty spots in the region?
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That is a great idea.
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I will ask the hotel staff to see whether there is a package tour to these places.
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This is the reception department.
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How can I help you?
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Hello.
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I'm Simon from room 504.
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Can I ask you something?
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Of course, sir.
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Is there any package tour to famous beauty spots in the region?
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Yes, there is.
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A bus will pick you up at 7 a.m and return at 5 p.m every day.
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Do I have to book a seat in advance?
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Yes, sir.
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How many people will go with you?
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My wife and my daughter.
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So, I will book three seats for you, okay?
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Okay, thanks.
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You are welcome, sir.
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Tomorrow morning, we will get on a bus to those places.
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I think we should get up early to have breakfast.
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Yes, Daddy!
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I am so hungry, Mommy.
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Me too.
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Let's go to the restaurant and have dinner.
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Good evening.
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Welcome to Royal Restaurant.
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Do you have a reservation, sir and madam?
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Yes, I've got a reservation for three people.
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Can I have your name, please?
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I am Simon.
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Okay, go this way, and I will show you the table. Are you ready, sir?
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Yes, can I have a look at the menu?
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What is today's special?
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Beefsteak, sir.
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Three beefsteaks, please.
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This is my daughter's favorite food.
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What would you like to drink?
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Just mineral water.
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Okay, sir.
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Please wait a while.
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I will be back with your drinks first.
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Here are your beefsteaks.
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Enjoy your meal.
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Thank you.
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How can I help you, sir?
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Could I have my bill, please?
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Here you are, sir.
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How would you like to pay?
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Can I pay by credit card?
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Of course, sir.
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How was your meal?
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That was delicious.
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However, it was a little salty.
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Oh, I am sorry about that.
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Thanks for your feedback.
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We will improve our service.
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I am still hungry, Mommy.
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I can eat a cow.
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Really?
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I think we could eat pizza in our room.
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Wow!
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You are number one, Mommy!
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Hello.
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Can I help you?
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Hello.
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I would like to order a pizza to the room 504.
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What size do you like, Madam?
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A large size, please.
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Okay.
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We will bring it to your room in about 30 minutes.
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Thanks.
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My pleasure.
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Excuse me, I would like to check out.
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What room are you in, sir?
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Room 504.
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Okay, your name is Simon, is that correct?
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It is correct.
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May I have your room key, sir?
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Of course, here you are.
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What kind of payment do you like?
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Credit card.
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Okay, please wait a minute.
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Here is your bill.
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Thanks for staying at our hotel and hope to see you next time.
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Sure, goodbye.
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Don't forget to give us a like.
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Thank you and see you again.

なぜこのビデオで会話練習をするのか？

「ホテルでの会話」というビデオは、日常生活で必要な英語のスキルを向上させるのに最適です。このビデオを通して、家族の会話やホテルの予約をするシーンを見ることで、実践的な英語を学べます。意思疎通の流れ、自然な言い回し、そして状況に応じた表現を身につけることができ、YouTubeで英語学習をする際に非常に役立ちます。また、参加者の感情や期待感が表現されているため、より感情的に共感できる会話の方法を学ぶことができます。このようなリアルなシナリオを通じて、英語のコミュニケーション能力を磨き、権威あるshadowing siteでの練習もスムーズに行えるようになるでしょう。

文法と表現の文脈

ビデオ内で使用されている重要な表現をいくつか分析してみましょう。

  • 「What do you think of going by our car?」 - 自分の考えを尋ねる際に使う便利なフレーズです。このような文を使うことで、相手の意見を引き出すことができます。
  • 「Let me reserve a hotel near the sea.」 - これは「予約する」という意図を明確に伝えるフレーズで、特にビジネスシーンや旅行で役立ちます。
  • 「I'd like the C-view room.」 - 自分の希望を具体的に述べる方法として、非常に実用的です。特に選択肢が多いときに，有効です。
  • 「Do you have any questions, sir?」 - 質問を促す際に使われる表現で、会話を円滑に進めるために重要です。

これらの表現を日常会話に取り入れることで、より自然な英語を話すことができるようになります。英語の発音を良くするためにも、繰り返し練習すると良いでしょう。

一般的な発音の落とし穴

このビデオの中で特に注意すべき発音ポイントを挙げます。

  • 「hotel」 - 発音は「ホテール」となることが多いですが、しっかりとした「h」を意識することが重要です。
  • 「reservation」 - スムーズに発音するためには、この単語の音節をしっかりと分ける練習が必要です。
  • 「extra」 - 短母音の発音に注意し、アクセントを意識して練習することで、より理解されやすくなります。

特にshadowspeaksのテクニックを用いれば、これらの単語を効果的に学習し、発音を改善する助けになります。

シャドーイングとは？英語上達に効果的な理由

シャドーイング（Shadowing）は、もともとプロの通訳者養成プログラムで開発された言語学習法で、多言語習得者として知られるDr. Alexander Arguelles によって広く普及されました。方法はシンプルですが非常に効果的：ネイティブスピーカーの英語を聞きながら、1〜2秒の遅延で声に出してすぐに繰り返す——まるで「影（shadow）」のように話者を追いかけます。文法ドリルや受動的なリスニングと異なり、シャドーイングは脳と口の筋肉が同時にリアルタイムで英語を処理・再現することを強制します。研究により、発音精度、抑揚、リズム、連音、リスニング力、そして会話の流暢さが大幅に向上することが確認されています。IELTSスピーキング対策や自然な英語コミュニケーションを目指す方に特におすすめです。