Lesson 127 思考を表す動詞②ー guess, consider, believe

Opening

Roza
▶︎ Hey, David. Do you remember I wore a Dracula costume in a Halloween party?

David
▶︎ Ah, yeah, that brings me back. I think I was a pirate that year.

Onishi
▶︎ Oh, yeah, yeah. Yes, you were.

Roza
▶︎ Oh, it’s time to start the lesson, guys.

Roza
▶︎ Akino Roza here.

David
▶︎ And I’m David Evans.

Dialogue

① Yes, that’s why I went to Japan.【 that’s why – 重要フレーズ 】
👉 さあ、ここでは that’s why 〜. 「それが〜の理由だ」というフレーズが出てきました。
しっかりと使えるようにしてみてください。

② I need to practice more.【 more の意味 】
👉 practice more – more は、もちろん much の比較級ですね。
従って、「もっと練習する必要がある」となるわけです。

Pronunciation Polish

David
▶︎ Well, I guess it’s time for “Pronunciation Polish.”
No, no, no. That’s the wrong attitude.
Yes, it’s time for “Pronunciation Polish.”
All right.
Here’s today’s phrase.
・I guess I’m a blue-eyed samurai.
・I guess I’m a blue-eyed samurai.

We have the three words set today – guess, I’m, a.
Let’s link these up, OK?
guess I’m a, guess I’m a
I guess I’m a

All right.
The “d” in “eyed” becomes very soft, almost disappears.
Let’s listen.
blue-eyed samurai, blue-eyed samurai

All right.
So let’s try that together.
guess I’m a blue-eyed samurai, guess I’m a blue-eyed samurai

All right.
Let’s make the full sentence.
・I guess I’m a blue-eyed samurai.

There’s a little rhythm. Can you feel it?
・I guess I’m a blue-eyed samurai.

You’re doing really well.
Keep up the practice, and you’ll be there in no time.

Ending

Onishi
▶︎ Hey, David.
Thank you for bringing cookies you made.

David
▶︎ Oh, yeah, no problem. Were they any good? Did you like them?

Roza
▶︎ They were fantastic!

David
▶︎ Yes, well, good.

Onishi
▶︎ Oh, I haven’t tried yet.

David
▶︎ They are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.

Words and Phrases

① guaranteed
👉保証された、保証されている

これで、Lesson 127 は終了。