June 4th, 2006
Lesson 4 – Young Mans Dream 2 (video)
- Topic: sitcom (連続ドラマ)
- Level: (upper) intermediate (中級)
- Language: introductions (挨拶，紹介)
- Grammar: Nothing specific (特にない)
Welcome to the fourth ESLpodTV lesson which today is for higher level students. There is some intensive listening practice brought to you courtesy of the Prelinger Movie Archives as I am using one of their public domain movies as the main part of this lesson. This will be part two in the series. The movie was made in 1952 and is called Young Man’s Dream (Fancy). The story is a comedy set around the adventures of a young woman, Judy, who wants to date her brother’s best friend. In today’s episode you will see Bob (the brother) introduce his friend, Alexander Phipps to his mother and Judy. This results in a big change in Judy’s attitude.
A little of the language used – especially by the teenage Judy – is different to present day English and I have highlighted this with modern day expressions in the video and transcript. Most English used though is the same as today and provides good listening practice. ( せりふの訳はそのページのURLをRikai.comへ)
There are some useful words and expressions to learn. Listed below.
notice – to become aware of
a mess – to be dirty or in bad condition
twin – one of an identical pair
tongue – the organ in your mouth used for tasting
hot biscuits – a kind of cake
angel – in this case it means ‘wonderful’
ladylike – to be feminine or behave like a lady
about time – at last / eventually
a matter of opinion – depends on the way you think
to miss (a chance) -
catch a shower – have a shower
throw on a dress – put on a dress
you’re a doll – you’re great
At the bottom of this page you can download an m4v video for your ipod or an mp4 version for your PSP. Watch the show online by clicking on the button below. There are also some interactive quizzes to supplement the video.
(watch video button)はQuicktime videoです。このページの下にPSPの為のMP４ビデオとIPODの為のMV４ビデオがdownloadできます。
Next week there will be an MP3 version of this lesson and PDF lesson materials for teachers who would like to use this with their own students.
Hope you enjoy the lesson. You can help to improve this podcast by giving me feedback and leaving comments.
Bye for now.
Paul
Lesson 4 – mp4 for PSP watch and download here.
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