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Good morning.
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How are you today?
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Good morning.
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I'm a bit nervous, but I'm doing well.
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Thank you.
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That's completely understandable.
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Let's begin.
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May I please have your passport and visa application?
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Yes, of course.
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Here you go.
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Thank you.
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I see you're applying for a tourist visa.
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Is that correct?
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Yes.
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I'd like to visit the United States for tourism and to see some friends.
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Great.
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Have you ever traveled to the U.S before?
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No, this would be my first time.
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I see.
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How long are you planning to stay in the United States?
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Around three weeks.
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I'm planning to visit New York, Los Angeles, and maybe Washington, D.C.
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That sounds like a wonderful trip.
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Do you have any family or friends living in the U.S.?
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Yes, I have a close friend who lives in New York.
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She invited me to stay with her for a few days.
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Can you provide me with her name and address?
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Sure.
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Here's her contact information.
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Thank you.
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What do you do for work here?
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I work as a graphic designer at a marketing agency.
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I've been there for almost four years now.
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That's interesting.
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Do you have any documents from your employer, like a letter confirming your employment?
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Yes.
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I have a letter of employment and a letter stating that I will return to my job after my vacation.
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Excellent.
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Do you also have bank statements or financial documents to show that you can support yourself during your trip?
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Yes.
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Here are my bank statements for the past three months.
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Thank you.
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Let me take a look.
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Okay.
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Do you own any property or have any other obligations that will ensure you return to your home country?
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Yes.
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I own a small apartment here, and I'm also helping my parents with some family responsibilities responsibilities.
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That's good to know.
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Do you have travel insurance for your trip?
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Yes, I purchased a travel insurance policy that covers my entire stay.
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That's a wise decision.
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Now, tell me a little bit more about your plans in the U.S.
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Sure.
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I plan to sightsee in New York for the first week, then go to Los Angeles for a few days.
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After that, I'd like to visit Washington, D.C to see some of the museums and monuments.
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I also want to experience some cultural events while I'm there.
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Sounds like you've done your homework.
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Where will you be staying during your trip?
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I'll be staying with my friend for part of the trip, and then I've booked hotels for the other nights.
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Good planning.
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Do you have any relatives in the U.S besides your friend?
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No, I don't have any relatives in the U.S.
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Okay.
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Have you traveled to any other countries before?
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Yes.
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I've visited France, Italy, and Spain in the past few years.
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That's great.
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International travel history can be very helpful.
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Have you ever overstayed a visa in any country?
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No, I always return before the visa expires.
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Perfect.
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Lastly, do you plan to work, study, or do anything else besides tourism during your visit?
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No, I'm just planning to enjoy my vacation and spend time with my friend.
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Very good.
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I just have to ask a few standard security questions now.
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Have you ever been arrested or convicted of a crime?
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No, never.
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Have you ever violated any immigration laws in the U.S or any other country?
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No, I always follow the rules when I travel.
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That's good to hear.
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Based on what you've shared and your documents, your application looks very strong.
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I will approve your visa today.
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Oh, wow.
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Thank you so much.
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I really appreciate it.
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You're welcome.
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Your passport with the visa will be ready for pickup in about a week.
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If you have any other questions or concerns, don't hesitate to ask.
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Thank you.
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I'll keep an eye on the tracking information for the passport.
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Perfect.
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Have a wonderful trip and enjoy your time in the U.S.
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Thank you again.
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Have a great day.

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このB1レベルのスピーキングレッスンは、動画「US Visa Interview – English Conversation at the Embassy」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:visa, trip, planning, travel, visit。 この動画には、シャドーイング用の文が94文、単語が676語あります。 音声の長さは3:43です。 話す速さは速く、1分あたり約182語です。音のつながりや弱く発音される音が多くなります。 単語の82%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94文のうち19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。

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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
visa 名詞/ˈviːzə/ビザ, 査証
litter 名詞/ˈlɪt.ɚ/ごみ
passport 名詞/ˈpæspɔɹt/パスポート, 旅券
tourism 名詞/ˈtʊɹɪzəm/観光, 旅行
sightsee 動詞見物する
expire 動詞/ɪkˈspaɪə(ɹ)/失効する
convict 動詞/ˈkɑnvɪkt/宣告する
lastly 副詞/ˈlæstli/最後に
understandable 形容詞理解できる
violate 動詞/ˈvaɪəˌleɪt/破る, 違う
hesitate 動詞/ˈhɛz.ə.teɪt/ためらう, 躊躇する
monument 名詞/ˈmɑnjʊmənt/記念碑, モニュメント
obligation 名詞/ˌɑ.blɪˈɡeɪ.ʃn̩/義務, 責任
approve 動詞/əˈpɹuːv/承認する, 賛成する
homework 名詞/ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/宿題, 課題

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。

  • May I please have your passport and visa application?
  • Can you provide me with her name and address?
  • What do you do for work here?
  • Do you have travel insurance for your trip?
  • Where will you be staying during your trip?

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
現在完了形 have/has + 過去分詞 — 過去の出来事が今も関係しているHave you ever traveled · I've been · you've done
「will」の未来表現 will + 動詞 — その場の決定、約束、予測will return · will ensure · will you be
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I'm doing · you're applying · are you planning

注意したい発音

話し手はI'm, I've, don'tなど、短縮形や弱形を19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。

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: visa /ˈviːzə/, convict /ˈkɑnvɪkt/, violate /ˈvaɪəˌleɪt/, approve /əˈpɹuːv/, invite /ɪnˈvaɪt/
  • 子音の連続 — 間に母音を入れない: passport /ˈpæspɔɹt/, expire /ɪkˈspaɪə(ɹ)/, convict /ˈkɑnvɪkt/, lastly /ˈlæstli/, monument /ˈmɑnjʊmənt/

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  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. まず0.75倍速で一文ずつシャドーイングし、慣れてきたら通常の速度に戻します。
  3. 自分の声を録音して元の音声と比べます。visa, litter, passportなどの単語に特に注意しましょう。

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