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Today we'll watch a practical English dialogue between Emma and Tim.

Stay until the end and follow the steps in the video to improve your English listening skills.

Hi Tim, good thing you called.

I tried to reach you this morning too.

Hey Emma, nice to hear your voice.

I was at the swimming pool this morning, so I couldn't pick up.

Tell me, can I ask you something? Of course, what's up?

Do you want to cook again and need another recipe from me?

No, not this time.

But I really do need your help.

Or better, your advice.

All right, go ahead.

Today is my mom's birthday, and I'd like to surprise her.

I'll stop by in the evening, but I still don't have the right present.

I really need your help, because I have no idea what women like.

You've got great taste, always such good ideas.

And, well, you're a woman.

Just because I'm a woman, I'm supposed to know what your mom likes.

But okay, Tim, I'll help you.

Let's think about what you could get her.

So what have you come up with so far?

Uh, Emma, would it be possible for you to come over here to the shopping mall?

Then maybe we'll find something faster.

All right, give me ten minutes.

I'll be right there.

So what ideas have you had for the present?

At first I thought I could maybe get her some perfume.

But you know, last week was my parents' wedding anniversary and my dad already gave her perfume.

So that's off the list.

And she even said, another perfume?

I already have seven different ones.

Oh wow, I hope your dad took that with a sense of humor.

So, we'll have to keep thinking then.

Did you have another idea?

Yes, I actually thought about buying her some jewelry, like a necklace or a ring.

But then, I remembered that my mom already has quite a big jewelry collection.

And she's also very picky about what she likes and doesn't like.

If it's not exactly her taste, it'll definitely just end up in the closet.

Yeah, that really wouldn't make much sense.

How about clothing?

Have you ever thought of giving her a nice dress?

A dress?

Hmm, I don't know.

To be honest, I've never dared to step into the women's section.

I have absolutely no clue what size she wears, and I don't want the hassle of having to exchange it later.

A dress is a great idea.

She loves elegant clothes, and the size won't be a problem.

We can figure that out together.

How can you be so sure about that?

I can't guess her size.

But, alright, you sound like you have a plan.

I always have a plan, Tim.

You know that.

Your mom wears exactly the same size as me.

I know this because once she lent me a dress for a party, and it fit me perfectly.

I have to say, you never stop surprising me.

Look, Tim, this dress fits me really well.

It's not exactly my style, but it might look great on your mom.

That's good, Emma.

But will she like it?

Does she even wear this kind of dress?

What do you think?

I think your mom will look wonderful in it.

The color will suit her for sure, and the style matches her too.

But more important is, are you happy with the choice?

Well, I'll just follow your advice.

If you say it's the right one, then I'll take it.

That was faster than we thought.

This really is a lovely gift.

Do you want to get anything else for your mom?

Well, definitely a birthday cake.

Preferably a nice big chocolate cake with decorations.

Tim, I think you should have taken care of that a little earlier.

I'm not sure we'll still find a good one now.

The bakery's already closed.

Oh no, you're right.

I didn't even think about that.

What am I supposed to do now?

I can't just show up at my mom's without a birthday cake.

I've got an idea.

We can quickly bake a birthday cake ourselves. Are you serious?

You'd really do that?

We, Tim.

Not just me alone.

Come here, Emma.

Let me give you a hug.

I don't know what I'd do without you.

Oh, and I almost forgot to say, of course you're invited to the little party too.

Oh, that's great.

I was already sad thinking I'd have to sit at home alone tonight while you're having fun.

By the way, what do you think of these flowers, Tim?

I'd love to bring them for your mom as well.

Wow, you really do think of everything.

Emma, what's today again?

The 27th.

Why?

Well, my mom's birthday is on the 30th.

How did I even get the idea it was today?

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You've got to be kidding me.

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So there's no birthday party tonight?

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Apparently not.

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I guess I'm a little scatterbrained.

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A little?

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Part 2.

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Important Vocabulary and Expressions Good thing you called.

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A way of saying it's lucky or helpful that someone phoned.

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Hi, Tim.

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Good thing you called.

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It's a good thing you brought your umbrella.

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Advice.

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Helpful ideas or suggestions about what someone should do.

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I really do need your help, or better, your advice.

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My teacher gave me good advice before the exam.

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To stop by, to visit someone or a place for a short time.

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I'll stop by in the evening, but I still don't have the right present.

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I'll stop by your office after lunch.

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to take something with a sense of humor, to react to something funny or maybe negative without being upset.

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I hope your dad took that with a sense of humor.

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She took the mistake with a sense of humor.

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to have no clue, to not know or understand anything about something.

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I have absolutely no clue what size she wears.

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I have no clue how this machine works.

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To figure something out, to solve a problem or understand something,

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the size of the dress won't be a problem.

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We can figure that out together.

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We need to figure out how to fix the car.

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To look great on someone, when something, like clothes or accessories,

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makes a person look attractive or stylish.

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The dress is not exactly my style, but it might look great on your mom.

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That colour really looks great on you.

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To give someone a hug.

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To put your arms around someone to show affection or support.

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Come here, Emma.

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Let me give you a hug.

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She gave her friend a big hug before leaving.

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Scatterbrained.

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Forgetful and not very organised.

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I guess I'm a little scatterbrained.

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He's a brilliant artist, but a bit scatterbrained when it comes to deadlines.

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Hi Tim, good thing you called.

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I tried to reach you this morning too.

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Hey Emma, nice to hear your voice.

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I was at the swimming pool this morning, so I couldn't pick up.

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Tell me, can I ask you something? Of course, what's up?

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Do you want to cook again and need another recipe from me?

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No, not this time.

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But I really do need your help.

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Or better, your advice.

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All right, go ahead.

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Today is my mom's birthday, and I'd like to surprise her.

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I'll stop by in the evening, but I still don't have the right present.

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I really need your help, because I have no idea what women like.

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You've got great taste, always such good ideas.

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And, well, you're a woman.

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Just because I'm a woman, I'm supposed to know what your mom likes.

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But okay, Tim, I'll help you.

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Let's think about what you could get her.

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So what have you come up with so far?

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Uh, Emma, would it be possible for you to come over here to the shopping mall?

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Then maybe we'll find something faster.

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All right, give me ten minutes.

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I'll be right there.

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So what ideas have you had for the present?

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At first I thought I could maybe get her some perfume.

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But you know, last week was my parents' wedding anniversary, and my dad already gave her perfume.

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So that's off the list.

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And she even said, another perfume?

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I already have seven different ones.

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Oh wow, I hope your dad took that with a sense of humor.

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So we'll have to keep thinking then.

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Did you have another idea?

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Yes, I actually thought about buying her some jewelry, like a necklace or a ring.

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But then I remembered that my mom already has quite a big jewelry collection.

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And she's also very picky about what she likes and doesn't like.

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If it's not exactly her taste, it'll definitely just end up in the closet.

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Yeah, that really wouldn't make much sense.

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How about clothing?

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Have you ever thought of giving her a nice dress?

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A dress?

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Hmm, I don't know.

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To be honest, I've never dared to step into the women's section.

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I have absolutely no clue what size she wears, and I don't want the hassle of having to exchange it later.

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A dress is a great idea.

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She loves elegant clothes, and the size won't be a problem.

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We can figure that out together.

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How can you be so sure about that?

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I can't guess her size.

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But, alright, you sound like you have a plan.

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I always have a plan, Tim.

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You know that.

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Your mom wears exactly the same size as me.

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I know this because once she lent me a dress for a party, and it fit me perfectly.

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I have to say, you never stop surprising me.

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Look, Tim, this dress fits me really well.

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It's not exactly my style, but it might look great on your mom.

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That's good, Emma.

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But will she like it?

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Does she even wear this kind of dress?

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What do you think?

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I think your mom will look wonderful in it.

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The color will suit her for sure, and the style matches her too.

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But more important is, are you happy with the choice?

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Well, I'll just follow your advice.

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If you say it's the right one, then I'll take it.

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That was faster than we thought.

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This really is a lovely gift.

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Do you want to get anything else for your mom?

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Well, definitely a birthday cake.

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Preferably a nice big chocolate cake with decorations.

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Tim, I think you should have taken care of that a little earlier.

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I'm not sure we'll still find a good one now.

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The bakery's already closed.

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Oh no, you're right.

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I didn't even think about that.

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What am I supposed to do now?

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I can't just show up at my mom's without a birthday cake.

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I've got an idea.

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We can quickly bake a birthday cake ourselves. Are you serious?

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You'd really do that?

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Oui, Tim.

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Not just me alone.

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Come here, Emma.

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Let me give you a hug.

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I don't know what I'd do without you.

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Oh, and I almost forgot to say, of course you're invited to the little party, too.

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Oh, that's great.

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I was already sad thinking I'd have to sit at home alone tonight while you're having fun.

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By the way, what do you think of these flowers, Tim?

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I'd love to bring them for your mom as well.

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Wow, you really do think of everything.

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Emma, what's today again?

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The 27th?

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Why?

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Well, my mom's birthday is on the 30th.

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How did I even get the idea it was today?

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You've got to be kidding me.

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So there's no birthday party tonight?

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Apparently not.

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I guess I'm a little scatterbrained.

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A little?

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このレッスンの語彙とスピーキングのポイント

このB1レベルのスピーキングレッスンは、動画「English Story Listening Practice」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：Tim, mom, dress, Emma, birthday。この動画には、シャドーイング用の文が242文、単語が1966語あります。音声の長さは16:10です。話す速さは1分あたり約122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85%は英語の頻出3,000語に含まれます。残りは練習の前に確認しておきましょう。全242文のうち53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

動画の中で特に難しい単語15語を、発音と意味つきで紹介します。

単語	発音	意味
perfume 名詞	/ˈpɝfjuːm/	香り, 香気
scatterbrained 形容詞	/ˈskætə(ɹ)ˌbɹeɪnd/	おっちょこちょい
humour 名詞	/ˈhjuːmɚ/	ユーモア, 諧謔
clue 名詞	/kluː/	手掛かり, 切っ掛け
jewellery 名詞	/ˈd͡ʒʊ-/	宝飾品, ジュエリー
cloth 名詞	/klɒθ/	布
decoration 名詞	/ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/	装飾
necklace 名詞	/ˈnɛkləs/	ネックレス, 首飾り
bake 動詞	/beɪk/	焼く
lend 動詞	/ˈlɛnd/	貸す
elegant 形容詞	/ˈɛləɡənt/	優雅な, 立派な
swim 動詞	/swɪm/	泳ぐ
mall 名詞	/mɔːl/	モール, ショッピングセンター
invite 動詞	/ɪnˈvaɪt/	誘う, 招待する
dare 動詞	/dɛ(ə)ɹ/	敢えてする, 思い切ってする

動画に出てくる句動詞

単語	発音	意味
come over 動詞		遣って来る
go ahead 動詞	/ˌɡoʊ əˈhɛd/	どうぞお先に
pick up 動詞		拾う, 拾い上げる

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。

Tell me, can I ask you something?
Did you have another idea?
How can you be so sure about that?
What am I supposed to do now?
You'd really do that?

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
条件文 if + 節, will/would + 動詞 — 条件とその結果	If it's not exactly her taste, it'll definitely
現在完了形 have/has + 過去分詞 — 過去の出来事が今も関係している	have you come · Have you ever thought · I've never dared
「should」による助言 should + 動詞 — したほうがよいことを伝える	should have · should do
「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	might look

注意したい発音

話し手はI'll, don't, I'mなど、短縮形や弱形を80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: decoration /ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/, stylish /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/, affection /əˈfɛk.ʃən/, suggestion /səˈd͡ʒɛst.ʃən/, examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
長い単語（アクセントの位置に注意）: decoration /ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/, accessory /əkˈsɛs.(ə.)ɹi/, examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

日本語話者が苦手な音：

/r/ と /l/ の区別 — /l/ は舌先を歯茎につけ、/r/ はどこにもつけない: preferably /ˈpɹɛf.ɹəˌbli/, forgetful /fərˈɡɛtfəl/, umbrella /ʌmˈbɹɛl.ə/
/f/ — 「フ」ではなく、上の歯と下唇で出す: perfume /ˈpɝfjuːm/, preferably /ˈpɹɛf.ɹəˌbli/, forgetful /fərˈɡɛtfəl/, affection /əˈfɛk.ʃən/
子音の連続 — 間に母音を入れない: scatterbrained /ˈskætə(ɹ)ˌbɹeɪnd/, humour /ˈhjuːmɚ/, clue /kluː/, cloth /klɒθ/, preferably /ˈpɹɛf.ɹəˌbli/

この動画での練習方法

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。
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。
自分の声を録音して元の音声と比べます。perfume, scatterbrained, humour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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このレッスンの語彙とスピーキングのポイント

この動画の重要語彙

動画に出てくる句動詞

繰り返し練習したい文

この動画の文法

注意したい発音

この動画での練習方法

シャドーイングとは？英語上達に効果的な理由