Gaba Lesson #9 John
Topic: Expressing
Don't you agree?
You'd like... would't you?
You'd want to... right?
Vocablary
concise - short and clear, expressing what needs to be said without unnecessarywords
chronological - following the order in which series events happened
contraction - the fact of something becoming smaller or shorter
endorse - to support or approve something
endorser - someone, especially a well-known person, who appears in an advertisement saying that they use and like a particular product
Phrases
Deadline on your project
Sounds like a plan - That's a good idea
Can't make it - wouldn't be able to make it
Impression
どんなcelebritiesが好きか聞かれたけど、celebritiesの意味があいまいで、変な受け答えをしていた。日本でいう「セレブ＝金持ち」の印象が頭にあったが、「有名人」全般を指すよう。endorserは広告に出る人。
quesはquestionの略。
Gaba Lesson #8 Matt
Topic: Asking and Answering
Excuse me, did you say...?
Sorry, could you repeat what you said about...?
Sorry, does this include...?
Sorry, is this showing...?
So what you're saying is...?
If I understand correctly...?
So ___, right?
Vocablary
controversial - lots of argument, some people love it, others hate it = lots of discussion
tied - tie game = no one wins, the score was 1-1
e.g. both teams tied.
fiscal - connected with money
confirmation, congirming - to check that you have the right information
rectify - make it (a problem) better, make it right, fix a proble / situation
fancy - high level (expensive, difficult, elite)
gross - not nice, in a dirty way
e.g. dropping food on the ground and eating it is gross.
weird - strange
Phrases
running out the clock
e.g. Last night Japan ran out the clock.
Impression
Gaba Lesson #7 John
Topic: Complaining
There's something wrong with...
...is broken.
This isn't what I ordered.
I asked for... but I got... instead
...is cold.
Get me the manager!
Can I speak to the manager?
I'd like to speak to the manager please.
Who's in charge here?
Is there any way I could speak to the manager?
Vocablary
Demeanor - a person's behavior
e.g. She had a cal, demeanor.
Defective - not working as designed
e.g. This item is defecive.
Justification - a good reasion or explanation for something
Leftovers - a leftover part of something is the part that has not been used or eaten when the other parts have been
messy - untidy
tidy - having everything ordered and arranged in the right place, or linking to keep things like this
scam - an illegal plan for making money, especially one that involves trickingpeople
wary - not completely trusting or cetain about something or someone
Phrases
You didn't need any extra facilities.
This is unacceptable
This is appalling (This is very bad)
Pull one over you - scam or take advantage of you
come across as - to behave in a way that makes people believe that you have a partivular characteristic
Impression
台湾のホテルの話。寝るだけだったのでエクストラなサービスは受けてない。
Gaba Lesson #6 Matt
Topic: Asking and Answering
We plan to... within the next ... years.
By..., we'd liket to...
Our plan is to... over the next ... years.
If..., then we'll...
As long as..., we'll...
We'll probably... if...
Vocablary
collapses - goes into recession
cocky - (casual) arrogant, selfisy, feels like they are the best
sustainability - cut costs, save the environment
goal-driven - always intersted in accomplishing goals = advancing into the future
mindset - a way of thinking
e.g. A goal-driven mindset
Phrases
It's undicided / not decided.
As long as (something good), we will...
× expand to
○ expand into
(first option), otherwise, (alternative option)
In the next year
Impression
サバゲー（Airplay)の話。Paintballもポピュラーらしい。サバゲ―はヒットは自己申告だが、Paintballは色がつくので明らか。
Babble Teaはカナダで10年前からポピュラーらしい。
Gaba Lesson #5 Will
Topic: Explaining
I'm not done...
I haven't (finished)...
We've had some delays with...
Vocablary
compensation - Money you can get if something bad happens
insurance - Money you can claim get if there is an accident
ETR - Estimated Time of Resolustion = The time when the problem will be solved (usually IT)
Phrases
I've been working in Research and Development for 4 years.
I want to build muscle and strength.
I went to Taiwan last month.
I've called IT for a update.
They have an ETR of 4 o'clock.
No way - 100% not possible
e.g. There's no way I can finish this project by next week
Doubt - Maybe not
e.g. I doubt if I can complete it by tomorrow
Consider it done - when you are 100% sure you can finish something
I haven't had a chance to (something)
I'd be pushing it to get it done by (time).
Impression
マンチェスター出身。全体としてゆっくりとしたレッスン進行。
doubtの後にifを入れるか入れないの違いについて質問。ifがあるとフォーマルとのこと。
Gaba Lesson #4 Matt
Topic: Apologizing / Explaining
・二度とないと伝える
It won't happen again.
From now on, wwe will always...
I can assure you, in the future we will...
I haven't had a chance to look at it yet.
I've just started with it.
I'm working on it.
I'll be getting to it today.
I finished it already.
Vocablary
Bulk up - gain more muscle
Pissed off - annoyed
begging - to make a very strong and urgent request
Phrases
I don't make plans before a meeting. - ミーティングの前に予定を入れない
Get another set of eyes (on the problem) - Have someone else check your work
He should have checked his schedule. - ～すべきだった
Go on vacation
If he.., he sould check if he has a meeting.
What do you have to say for yourself?
- The boss says this.
- Angry question
- The boss demands an apology and assurances that it won't happen again.
I will check and double check. - very strong, very careful
Impression
強さの違い
① It won't happen again.
② I can assure you, in the future we will...
③ From now on, we will always...
Where do we stand? - British English
American
- How's everything going?
- What's going on the project?
- Are they on shedule?
Gaba Lesson #3 John
Topic: Asking and Answering / Apologizing
・謝る
I'm sorry (for/that)...
I'm really sorry (for/that)...
Sorry (for/that)...
I apologize for...
Vocablary
alike - similarly
e.g. You'll have to book flight for customers and colleagues alike.
liaise - to work with or co-operate
e.g. You need to liaise with collieagues.
severity - the siriousness of something
obliged - being forced to do something
sincere - has meaning
e.g. He was really sincere when he apologized.
Phrases
wrap up - to confirm and conclude (casual)
map out - to put data into a chart
e.g. Map out the data.
failing to inform - failing to tell
e.g. I'm sorry for failing to inform you of the mistake.
Impression
apologizeは文語でしかあまり使わないらしい。
I'm really sorry (when speaking / writing)
I apologize (when writing)
