シャドーイング練習: Family Life - English Conversation - 動画で英語スピーキングを学ぶ

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Time to tackle the day.
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Okay, so what's on the agenda for today?
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Well, we need to figure out who's taking the kids to school and who's picking them up.
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I can take them to school, but I'll be home a little later today, around 5.30.
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I'll pick them up then.
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I should be done with work by 4 o'clock.
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What about groceries?
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Are we running low on anything?
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I think we need to get some more milk, eggs, and bread.
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Oh, and don't forget to grab some fruit for the kids' lunches.
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Got it.
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I'll make a list and swing by the store with the kids after picking them up.
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Can we get strawberries at the store, please? Of course.
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We can grab some strawberries.
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And can we have pizza for dinner tonight?
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Sure, we can have pizza.
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But we need to make sure we have all the ingredients.
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So we might need to add that to the grocery list as well.
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Good point.
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We'll double check and make sure we have everything we need for pizza night.
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I also need to bring cupcakes for my class party tomorrow.
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Oh, that's right.
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We'll pick up some cupcakes when we go to the store.
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Don't worry, we've got it covered.
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Anything else you need to tell us, kiddos?
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I have a soccer game on Saturday.
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Can you both come and watch?
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We'll definitely be there to cheer you on.
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Absolutely!
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We wouldn't miss it for the world.
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And we also need to pay the electricity bill today.
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Got it.
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We'll take care of that as soon as I get home.
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Also, we need to remember to fill out the permission slip for the field trip.
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and send it back with the kids tomorrow.
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Oh, I almost forgot about that.
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Yeah, me too.
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Thanks for reminding us, Mom.
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No problem, sweetie.
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We'll do that as soon as we get home.
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Anything else we need to take care of today?
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I think that's it for now.
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Oh, wait.
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I have to call the plumber to fix the leaky faucet in the bathroom.
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Right.
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We can't forget about that.
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It's very important.
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Mom, can you help me with my project for school tonight? Of course, sweetie.
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We'll work on it together after dinner.
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And can we play board games after that?
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Sounds like a plan.
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All right.
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So we've got the schedule for the day all set.
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Let's make it a great one.
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Agreed.
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Everyone ready to start the day?
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Yeah!
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Let's do it!
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Time to tackle the day!
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Rewards and Consequences Hey buddy, can we talk for a minute?
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Sure.
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What's up, Dad?
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I've been getting some concerning reports from your school.
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You've been skipping classes, bullying other kids, and disrespecting your teachers.
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What's going on?
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What?
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Well, I'm just having fun.
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It's no big deal, Dad.
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It's important to treat others with respect and to take your education seriously.
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You need to understand that there are consequences for your actions.
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If you keep this up, you could get suspended or even expelled.
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You're overreacting, Dad.
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I don't think I am.
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So here's the deal.
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I'm setting some rules for you to follow.
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First, no more skipping classes or bullying other kids.
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You need to treat everyone with respect, including your teachers.
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Fine.
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And second, you need to start studying and doing your homework.
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If you complete your assignments and do well in school, there will be rewards.
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Rewards?
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Like what?
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Like extra time to hang out with your friends.
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Or going to that concert you've been wanting to go to.
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But if you don't follow these rules, there will be consequences.
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No phone, no video games, and no going out with friends until you start improving your behavior and your grades.
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That's not fair.
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Life isn't always fair, kiddo, but this is about teaching you responsibility and accountability.
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I want you to succeed, and I'll support you every step of the way, but you have to meet me halfway.
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Okay, Dad.
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I'll try.
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I'm glad to hear that.
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I believe in you, and I know you're capable of doing great things.
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I just need you to believe it, too.
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Thanks, Dad.
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Now, let's get started on your homework.
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I'll help you with it.
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And we can talk about the rewards you can earn once you start showing improvement.
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Okay, let's do it.
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Family stuff.
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Yo, Paul, guess what?
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I found out that my parents named me after Brad Pitt because they loved his movies.
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Can you believe it?
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No way.
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That's awesome.
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I was named after my grandpa.
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My mom thought it was a good way to honor him.
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How big is your family anyway?
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I've got two younger brothers and a little sister.
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How about you?
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It's just me and my older brother.
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We get along most of the time, but you know how siblings can be.
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Totally.
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I've got my fair share of sibling squabbles.
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How many cousins do you have?
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I've got nine cousins, and they're all over the place.
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It's a wild reunion every holiday.
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My grandparents live in Ireland.
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That's why we don't get to see them as much as I would like.
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Do you visit your grandparents often?
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Every Sunday, they're like ancient storytellers recounting family secrets.
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Have you met any of your great-grandparents?
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Nope.
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They're like mythical creatures to me.
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What about you?
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Yeah, I met my great-grandma.
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She was an absolute hoot.
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But she smelled like cinnamon and flowers.
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Wow, that's cool.
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Hey, what do your parents do?
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My dad's a firefighter and my mom is a teacher What about your parents?
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My mom's a nurse and my dad works in IT It's a wild mix, huh?
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Yeah, for sure Who do you think you look like more?
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Your mom or your dad?
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I'd say I look more like my mom But my eyes are definitely from my dad.
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What about you?
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I'm a replica of my dad.
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Just minus the snoring.
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We even have the same laugh.
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Speaking of parents, do you often argue with yours?
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We have our moments.
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Especially when they catch me staying up late on my phone.
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How about you?
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Oh, you can't even imagine the debates we have over curfew.
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My folks are strict about it.
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What time do you have to be home?
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10.30 p.m on weekends and 9 p.m on school nights.
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It's tough, you know.
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You?
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10 p.m on weekends, but on school nights, I have to be back by 9.30 p.m.
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I hear you.
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My mom, she's like a detective with those eagle eyes.
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And my dad's the silent judge.
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They're the ultimate tag team of strictness.
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I feel you.
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My parents make me do a bunch of chores.
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Do you have to clean your room?
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Oh, definitely.
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My mom's all about keeping a tidy house.
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How about you?
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Same here.
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My mom's the queen of tidy.
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But hey, what does your family like to do together?
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We're big on game nights.
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And every summer, we go hiking.
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We love movie nights.
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And our best memory is from last summer's road trip to the Grand Canyon.
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Hey, who's the oddball in your family?
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That's gotta be my Uncle Dan.
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He's hilarious in a totally quirky way.
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What about in your family?
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My cousin John takes the cake.
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He's always got a wild tale to tell.
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Sounds like we both have some characters in our families.
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Definitely.
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But hey, that's what makes family gatherings interesting, right?
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Family meeting meeting.
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Guys, we need to have a talk about our screen time.
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Yeah, we've all been spending way too much time on our devices.
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So, what's the big deal?
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Yeah, it's not like we're doing anything wrong.
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It's not about doing something wrong, it's about finding a balance.
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Spending too much time on screens can have negative effects on our health.
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Like what?
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I feel fine.
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Well, staring at screens for too long can strain your eyes, give you headaches, and disrupt your sleep.
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Oh, so that's why I've been sleeping poorly the last few weeks.
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I guess so.
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And it's not just about physical health.
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It can also affect your social life and mental well-being.
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But we use our devices to stay connected with our friends and for schoolwork.
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We understand that, and it's okay to use them for those reasons.
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But we also need to make sure we're not losing out on other important aspects of life.
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Like what?
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Like spending quality time with each other.
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Enjoying outdoor activities.
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And taking breaks to relax and clear our minds.
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I guess that makes sense.
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Plus, excessive screen time can lead to a decline in focus and productivity.
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I've noticed that when I spend too much time on my phone, I have trouble concentrating on other things.
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Exactly.
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By reducing our screen time, we can improve our focus, be more present, and enjoy the world around us.
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But what about staying updated with the news and being informed about what's going on?
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It's okay to use our devices, but it's about finding a healthy balance and knowing when to take a break.
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I guess I never really thought about it that way.
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We're not trying to completely cut out technology from our lives.
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Just trying to use it more mindfully.
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I think I can do that.
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Great.
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Let's make a family commitment to reduce our screen time and find other activities to enjoy together.
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Yeah, that sounds good.
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Alright, let's start by having a screen-free family game night this weekend.
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Sounds perfect.
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I can't wait to beat you all at Monopoly.
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You need to apologize.
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I apologize.
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It's mine, and you didn't ask.
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You always do this.
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I'll wash it and put it back.
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It's not just about the dress, Lily.
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It's about respect and boundaries.
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What's going on here, girls?
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Mom, Lily took my dress without permission and wore it to her friend's party.
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It's not a big deal.
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Yes, it is.
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Alright, let's take a breath and talk this through.
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Lily, you should have asked Jessica before taking her dress.
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It's about respect and permission.
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But it's just a dress.
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It may be just a dress to you, but it's important to Jessica.
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You need to consider other people's feelings and possessions.
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Jessica, I understand you're upset.
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It's okay to be angry, but it's how you handle this anger that matters. But it's not fair!
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I know, but let's take a moment to find a solution.
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Lily, you need to apologize and make it right.
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And Jessica, I know it's hard, but let's try to approach this in a calm and respectful manner.
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Fine, I'm sorry for taking your dress, Jessica.
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Thank you, Lily.
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Next time, just ask me, okay?
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Good.
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See, that wasn't so hard, was it?
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Let's all try to communicate and understand each other's feelings better in the future.
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Now, who wants some cookies?
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Family dinner.
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Alright, kiddos, it's dinner time.
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Let's set the table and dig in.
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I'll get the plates and silverware.
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And I'll get the napkins.
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Looks delicious, doesn't it?
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Of course, dear.
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Your spaghetti is always a hit.
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Thanks for making my favorite, Dad.
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Yeah, thanks, Dad.
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So, how was everyone's day?
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Work was pretty hectic, but nothing I couldn't handle.
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My class had a science experiment today.
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We made a volcano and it erupted with all the baking soda and vinegar.
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No way.
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That's awesome.
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Sounds like a blast, Sophie.
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And how about you, Jack?
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My day was okay.
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We had a math test.
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I think I did pretty well on it.
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That's great, son.
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Good job.
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Oh, and Mom, I finished my book report today.
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Can we go to the library this weekend to get a new book?
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Absolutely, Sophie.
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We can make a trip out of it and grab some ice cream after.
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Can I get a comic book, too?
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Sure thing, Jack.
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All right.
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Who's up for some ice cream sundaes for dessert?
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Yay!
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You kids clean up while I get the ice cream ready.
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I love our family dinners.
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It's the best part of the day.
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Absolutely.
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I couldn't agree more.
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And we're lucky to have these kiddos. to the next video.

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「Family Life - English Conversation」を教材にしています。 この動画には、シャドーイング用の文が281文、単語が2042語あります。 音声の長さは16:52です。 話す速さは1分あたり約121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281文のうち55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
reward 名詞/ɹɪˈwɔɹd/見返り, 賞
pizza 名詞/ˈpi.tsə/ピザ, ピッツァ
cousin 名詞/ˈkʌz(ə)n/いとこ, 従兄弟
apologize 動詞/əˈpɑləˌd͡ʒaɪz/謝る, 詫びる
consequence 名詞/ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwəns/結果
skip 動詞/skɪp/はね回る
homework 名詞/ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/宿題, 課題
bullying 名詞/ˈbʊ.li.ɪŋ/嫌がらせ
strawberry 名詞/ˈstɹɔˌbɛɹi/イチゴ, 苺
sibling 名詞/ˈsɪb.lɪŋ/兄弟兄弟姉妹, 同胞
tidy 形容詞/ˈtaɪ.di/きちんとした, こざっぱりした
earn 動詞/ɝn/稼ぐ, 得る
soccer 名詞/ˈsɑk.ɚ/サッカー, 蹴球
argue 動詞/ˈɑɹ.ɡju/議論する, 論ずる
egg 名詞/ɛɡ/卵, 玉子

動画に出てくる句動詞

単語発音意味
clean up 動詞掃除する
fill out 動詞/fɪl ˈaʊt/書き込む, 記入する
find out 動詞見出す, 調べる
get along 動詞気が合う, 折り合う
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。

  • Are we running low on anything?
  • Can we get strawberries at the store, please?
  • Anything else you need to tell us, kiddos?
  • Can you both come and watch?
  • Hey, who's the oddball in your family?

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
現在完了進行形 have/has been + -ing — 以前に始まり今も続いている動作I've been getting · You've been skipping · you've been wanting
受動態 be + 過去分詞 — 誰がするかより、何が起きるかに焦点を当てるshould be done · was named · being informed
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 met · I've noticed
動詞 + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — 後ろに-ing形が続く動詞start studying · start improving · start showing

注意したい発音

話し手はI'll, I've, we'llなど、短縮形や弱形を60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。

  • 「th」の音: breathe /bɹiːð/, gathering /ˈɡæð.ɚ.ɪŋ/, mathematics /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/, mythical /ˈmɪθɪkəl/
  • 「sh」と「zh」の音: possession /pəˈzɛʃn̩/, delicious /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/
  • 長い単語(アクセントの位置に注意): apologize /əˈpɑləˌd͡ʒaɪz/, electricity /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/, experiment /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/, hilarious /hɪˈlɛə.ɹi.əs/, communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/

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: electricity /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/, relax /ɹɪˈlæks/, hilarious /hɪˈlɛə.ɹi.əs/, poorly /ˈpʊɹ.li/, respectful /ɹɪˈspɛkt.fl̩/
  • /v/ — /b/ にならないように、上の歯を下唇に当てる: detective /dɪˈtɛktɪv/, productivity /ˌpɹɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/, excessive /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/, volcano /vɑlˈkeɪ.noʊ/, vinegar /ˈvɪnəɡɚ/
  • /f/ — 「フ」ではなく、上の歯と下唇で出す: flower /ˈfloʊɚ/, folk /foʊk/, inform /ɪnˈfɔɹm/, halfway /ˌhæfˈweɪ/, respectful /ɹɪˈspɛkt.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。reward, pizza, cousin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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