シャドーイング練習: At The Station - Easy Learning English Speaking Conversation - 動画で英語スピーキングを学ぶ

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At the station.
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Let's watch the following video to learn what you should say to ticket agents to get information about routes, schedules, and ticket prices.
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Dialogue 1.
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Buying train tickets.
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Good morning, sir.
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Welcome to Amtrak Station.
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How may I help you?
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Hello.
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The lady at the information desk said I could buy train tickets here.
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Yes, that's correct.
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Where would you like to go, sir?
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I want to get to Philadelphia.
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Okay, I just want to confirm a bit.
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Do you mean Philadelphia City in Pennsylvania?
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Yes, that's the one.
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Great, got it.
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How many tickets do you need and what time do you expect to leave?
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I only need one ticket for myself and I need to get there before 3 p.m.
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It takes three hours to get there, so I'll find you a ticket with the departure time by noon.
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That'd be great, thanks.
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Our train offers two seating options, coach and business class.
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Which one do you prefer?
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I'm good with coach seats.
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Okay, I found you a seat.
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This train leaves at 10.30am.
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The ticket will be $80.
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Would you like to get round trip tickets?
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Round trip tickets are only $150 if you buy them now.
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Yes, I'll get round trip tickets please.
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I want to get back here on Thursday afternoon.
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Would a ticket on Thursday at 1pm be good for you?
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Yes, that's perfect.
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Let me confirm your ticket details with you.
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You have round-trip coach class tickets to Philadelphia, leaving this station at 10.30am today,
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and returning from Philadelphia on Thursday the 22nd at 1pm.
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Is everything correct?
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Yes, everything's correct.
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I'll pay for the tickets in cash.
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Thank you, I received your payment.
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Here are your tickets.
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Thanks for using Amtrak's service.
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Great, thank you.
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Dialogue 2.
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Buying bus tours.
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Hello.
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Good afternoon, miss.
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How can I help you?
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I just came to New York today.
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I've never been here before, so I'd like to get a feel of the whole city.
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Do you have any bus or any tours that go around the city?
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Yes, we do.
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First, could I ask you several questions to recommend you the best option for your needs? Of course.
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Go ahead.
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Are you going with anyone else?
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Yes, there are two of us.
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My friend will join me tomorrow.
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How many days are you staying in New York?
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We're staying here for four days.
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We'll be leaving on Sunday afternoon.
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Okay, what kind of places would you guys want to visit?
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Hmm, we would like to visit some famous tourist attractions such as the Empire State Building, Times Square, and Central Park.
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We're also very interested in enjoying New York City's most iconic food like hot dogs,
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smoked salmon bagels, New York style pizza and cheesecake,
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etc. Basically, we want to experience the must-do activities in New York for the first-time visitors.
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You know?
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I see what you mean.
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If so, I'd like to recommend our Welcome to New York option.
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It's a combo of 15 bus trips to famous New York restaurants, as well as top-rated attractions in New York City.
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including Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Central Park, Empire State Building, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Here's a detailed schedule and list of destinations for this bus trip combo.
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Let me know if that's something you're looking for.
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It sounds exactly like what we want.
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The price is within our budget as well.
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We'll get two combos please.
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Dialogue 3 Train to the airport.
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Good morning, ma'am.
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How may I help you?
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Hello.
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Good morning.
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Um, I'm trying to get to the airport.
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Do you know which train I should take?
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Which airport are you trying to get to?
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Is it JFK Airport?
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Oh, sorry.
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I forgot to tell you.
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Not to JFK.
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I want to get to the Newark Airport in New Jersey.
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Just to confirm, it is Newark Liberty International Airport, correct?
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Yes, correct.
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Okay.
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Are you the only one traveling?
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Yes.
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I only need a ticket for myself.
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When would you like to depart?
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July the 8th any time is fine, but I don't want to leave too late at night.
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Okay, I got it.
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Would you like to get a one-way ticket or a round-trip ticket?
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Just a one-way ticket please.
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I'm moving to New Jersey for a new job.
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Oh, best of luck to you in your new job.
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Oh, thank you.
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Please give me a second. And...
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Alright, I found you a ticket.
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The train will depart from 30th Street Station at 2pm on July the 8th.
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It will arrive at Newark Airport after nearly two hours at 3.50pm.
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That sounds good to me.
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How much is the ticket?
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It'll be $110 in total.
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How would you like to pay?
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Do you accept credit cards?
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Yes, we do.
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Thank you.
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Here is your ticket.
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This is the time and the gate information.
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Um, one question please.
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Could you also tell me how I can get to the train station? Of course.
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There are many subways that go directly to 30th Street Station.
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You can take the Septu Blue Line subway from Center City.
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That's really helpful.
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Thank you so much.
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You're welcome, miss.
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Dialogue 4.
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Cab to the airport.
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Hello.
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Excuse me.
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Yes?
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Do you know when the next bus will come?
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Which bus do you take?
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Uh, I'm taking the West Green bus that goes to the airport.
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Oh, the West Green bus.
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There's only a bus every 30 minutes.
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A West Green bus just left 5 minutes ago, so may have to wait another 25 minutes for the next bus.
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Oh god, I'm gonna be late.
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What time is your flight?
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My flight is in an hour.
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Oh, you may not make it in time if you wait for the bus.
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Maybe you should catch a cab.
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It only takes about 30 minutes to get to the airport if you go by cab.
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Yeah, I think I should catch a cab.
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Thank you so much for the info.
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Taxi!
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Taxi!
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Good morning, sir.
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Hello.
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Would you please open the trunk for me? Of course.
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Let me put your luggage in the trunk for you.
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JFK Airport, please.
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Okay.
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How are you today?
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Good, thanks.
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You?
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I'm good, thank you.
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Are you in a hurry?
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Yes, I am, actually.
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I need to catch a flight in an hour, so please go as fast as you can.
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Okay, I understand.
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Please put on your seatbelt.
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Right, I forgot.
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The traffic is not too good today, but don't worry, I'll take the highway.
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We can get there in 20-25 minutes.
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Great, thank you.
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We're here.
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The total price is $56.
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Please keep the change.
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Thank you for the tip, sir.
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Don't forget your luggage!
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Right!
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Thank you so much, buddy.
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My pleasure, sir.
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Safe flight!
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Thank you.

このレッスンの語彙とスピーキングのポイント

このA2レベルのスピーキングレッスンは、動画「At The Station - Easy Learning English Speaking Conversation」を教材にしています。 繰り返し出てくる語は次のとおりです:ticket, bus, airport, train, trip。 この動画には、シャドーイング用の文が171文、単語が1135語あります。 音声の長さは9:36です。 話す速さは1分あたり約118語で安定しており、シャドーイングしやすいペースです。 単語の87%は英語の頻出3,000語に含まれるため、語彙は分かりやすいです。 全171文のうち35文が疑問文なので、疑問文のイントネーションや短い受け答えの練習に向いています。

この動画の重要語彙

動画に出てくる覚えておきたい単語15語を、発音と意味つきで紹介します。

単語発音意味
dialogue 名詞/ˈdaɪəˌlɑɡ/対談, 対話
confirm 動詞/kənˈfɝm/確認する
taxi 名詞/ˈtæksi/タクシー, 辻自動車
subway 名詞/ˈsʌbˌweɪ/地下鉄, メトロ
trunk 名詞/tɹʌŋk/幹
luggage 名詞/ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/荷物, 手荷物
depart 動詞/dɪˈpɑɹt/出発する, 立ち去る
gate 名詞/ˈɡeɪ̯t/門, 大門
desk 名詞/dɛsk/机
helpful 形容詞/ˈhɛlp.fl̩/役に立つ, 有用
pizza 名詞/ˈpi.tsə/ピザ, ピッツァ
buddy/ˈbʌdi/仲間, 相棒
arrive 動詞/əˈɹaɪv/着く, 到着する
destination 名詞/dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/目的地
departure 名詞/dɪˈpɑː(ɹ)tjə(ɹ)/出発, 発車

動画に出てくる句動詞

単語発音意味
go ahead 動詞/ˌɡoʊ əˈhɛd/どうぞお先に

繰り返し練習したい文

動画に出てくる短く完結した文です。日常会話でそのまま使えます。

  • How may I help you?
  • Where would you like to go, sir?
  • Which one do you prefer?
  • Would you like to get round trip tickets?
  • How can I help you?

この動画の文法

話し手がよく使っている文型を、動画の実際の表現とともに紹介します。

文型動画での表現
「should」による助言 should + 動詞 — したほうがよいことを伝えるshould say · should take · should catch
「might / may」による可能性 might/may + 動詞 — 起こりうるが確実ではないことmay have · may not make
「will」の未来表現 will + 動詞 — その場の決定、約束、予測I'll find · will be · I'll get
現在進行形 am/is/are + -ing — 今まさに、または最近起きていることWe're staying · you're looking · I'm trying

注意したい発音

話し手はI'm, I'll, don'tなど、短縮形や弱形を26回使っています。聞こえたとおりの短い形で発音しましょう。

  • 「sh」と「zh」の音: attraction /əˈtɹækʃn̩/, destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/

日本語話者が苦手な音:

  • /v/ — /b/ にならないように、上の歯を下唇に当てる: arrive /əˈɹaɪv/, visitor /ˈvɪzɪtɚ/
  • /f/ — 「フ」ではなく、上の歯と下唇で出す: confirm /kənˈfɝm/, helpful /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/, leaf /lif/
  • 子音の連続 — 間に母音を入れない: attraction /əˈtɹækʃn̩/, trunk /tɹʌŋk/, depart /dɪˈpɑɹt/, desk /dɛsk/, helpful /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/

この動画での練習方法

  1. まず声を出さずに動画を最後まで聞き、知らない単語をメモします。
  2. 通常の速度で一文ずつシャドーイングし、話し手のリズムに合うまで繰り返します。
  3. 自分の声を録音して元の音声と比べます。dialogue, confirm, taxiなどの単語に特に注意しましょう。

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。

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