基礎英語 in English 2023/3/2 T23-4 What did you start doing recently?
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基礎英語 in English 2023/3/2 T23-4 What did you start doing recently?
-Review
Ben started doing kyudo recently. He thought it looked ( ) because the atmosphere was really ( ), but he also thought that
made it more ( ). He learned that ( ) is the key and is now ( ) about kyudo.
Kana started taking ( ) with her dad’s ( ) camera. She likes that the photos have a softer ( ) and are less ( ) than digital ones. Though it ( ) a lot to develop them, she gets excited to see the ( ) photos.
-Listen to the Partners
-Ananda’s ideas
Q1. What did Ananda start doing recently?
Q2. What does Ananda use to find the perfect word or expression?
Q3. What does Ananda think about translating?
-Vinay’s ideas
Q1. What did Vinay start doing recently?
Q2. Where can Vinay get unusual ingredients for his South Indian food?
Q3. When does Vinay feel connected to his Indian culture?
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Now, let’s start the lesson.
Theme 23: What did you start doing recently? Day 4.
Let’s begin by reviewing the dialogue. Vinay and Ananda will summarize it for us. Everyone, try to write down the key words while you listen. Here we go.
Ben started doing kyudo recently. He thought it looked difficult because the atmosphere was really tense, but he also thought that made it more interesting. He learned that concentration is the key and is now crazy about kyudo.
Kana started taking pictures with her dad’s film camera. She likes that the photos have a softer focus and are less vivid than digital ones. Though it costs a lot to develop them, she gets excited to see the printed photos.
-Listen to the Partners
Now, let’s listen to Ananda’s and Vinay’s thoughts. So, Ananda, what did you start doing recently?
Well, recently, I started translating lyrics from English to Japanese. I’m translating my songs so that people who don’t speak English can understand what I’m singing.
That sounds like creative work.
[US] trǽnslèit | trǽnzleit | [UK] trænsléit 後で解説有り
Yes, it sure is. I discovered I really like doing this. Using a dictionary, I try to find the perfect word or expression that is close to the original and sounds poetic. Even though the translations may not be exactly the same, each language is beautiful. Translating is also a great way to learn new words.
Oh, interesting.
What is “poetic”?
Ah, poetic. So, “poetic” means like a poem. If something is poetic, it can be artistic, or it might sound beautiful.
Oh, I see.
Thank you. Now, let’s learn more about what Ananda said. Let me ask you some questions. Here’s the first one:
Q1). What did Ananda start doing recently?
What did Ananda start doing recently?
Everyone, let’s think together. Reia?