unwise not based on good judgement
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もしかしたら，前に，Morite2先生のブログに書かれていたかもしれない。
New Native-speaker English Accents Added to the TOEFL iBT Test
Beginning in March 2013, the Listening and Speaking sections of the TOEFL iBT test will include
other native-speaker English accents in addition to accents from North America.
Test takers may hear accents from the United Kingdom, New Zealand or Australia.
英語リスニング入門(2002年7月22日分Summer Madness)
Listen and Fill In the Blanks
dull, inを聞き取れず。
Words and Expressions
形容詞の後に不定冠詞aが来るフレーズ that long a drive
sneak to go somewhere secretly and quietly in order to avoid being seen or heard
have a haeart! used to tell someone not to be strict or unkind -
used humorously
furnace a large container for a very hot fire, used to produce power, heat, or
liquid metal
Parting is such sweet sorrow. Romeo And Juliet Act 2, scene 2, 176–185.
Sounds and Sound Changes
not at allのくずれ
girlの響き
dullの響き
call inにおけるinのくずれ
昔読んだ英語学習法の本で，中学校の時の経験で，How many girlsのgirlsが先生を含めて，
誰も聞き取れなかったと書かれていたことを思い出した。本を探したけど，見つからなかった。
英語５分間トレーニング(2009年7月26日分リスニング力強化ウィーク)
pick up on sth to notice something about the way someone is behaving or
feeling, even though they are trying not to show it
subtle not easy to notice or understand unless you pay careful attention
[opp] obvious
cue an action or event that is a signal for something else to happen
cheer up to become less sad, or to make someone feel less sad
実践ビジネス英語(2013年4月11日分The Power of Small Talk)
no-no informal something that you must not do because it is considered
to be unacceptable behavior
when it comes to sth informal when you are dealing with something or
talking about something
kosher informal something that is kosher is honest, legal, or really what
it is claimed to be
have time on your hands/time to kill (=not have enough to do)
Now children have left home, she has too much time on her hands.
gregarious friendly and preferirng to be with other people [syn] sociable
witty using words in clever and amusing way
rapport friendly agreement and understanding between people
establish/build up/develop (a) rapport
Yuka built up a good rapport with the children.
substantive dealing with things that are important or real
think on your feet to think of ideas and make decisions very quickly
canard a piece of news that is false and is told to people deliberately
in order to harm someone
It is better to be alone than in bad company.
George Washington(1732-99)
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