あいさつにプラスαで英会話力UPに繋げる
英会話でも初めのあいさつというのは重要なもの。特にあいさつの後は会話を続けることが一般的です。それによって、その日のあなたの印象や感情などを決定づけるほど影響力が強い。しかし、多くの日本人はあいさつの後をおろそかにしまいがちです。あいさつを“ただあいさつ”と捉えている人が多く、その結果、あいさつの後に沈黙が続くことが多いのです。それが最悪の場合、｢機嫌がわるいのかな｣や｢今日体調が悪いのかな｣など、ネガティブな印象を与えてしまう恐れに繋がります。
あいさつの後にプラスαを付け加えることで、相手からポジティブな印象を受けるだけでなく、会話にも繋げることができるので、あなたの英語を使う機会を増やせる結果に繋がりやすいです。さらに、会話をするにつれて相手との関係性も深められるので一石多鳥ものメリットがあります。あいさつの後はプラスαを意識して会話に繋げてみましょう。
挨拶プラスα 天気
It’s really (hot) today, isn’t it?
Do you think this rain will stop soon?
Are you already get used to this weather?
What’s the weather like in your country?
Is there any chance of raining today?
Do you prefer weather here or weather in your country?
Did you hear the thunder storm last night?
I heard that a huge typhoon is coming toward us next week
I wish it would stop raining
The forecast said the temperature drops rapidly this week
You might want to bring an umbrella tomorrow just in case
The wind blew my cap off
I can’t stand this humidity!
It looks like it’s clearing up outside
挨拶プラスα 最新ニュース
Did you already hear about (tax increase)?
What’s going on in this country?
When is the new rule going to start?
What do you think about the
挨拶プラスα 近況を尋ねる
How’s your work going?
Do you have any interesting news to share?
What’s plan for this weekend?
Have you been out recently?
Tell me anything about a recent challenge you faced
Have you made any big purchases?
How is (your brother) doing?
I wanna tell funny story
I will get promoted next month
Recently, I haven’t been thinking of (what I eat)
I just got (a new car)
Because I found a new hobby, I can’t help doing it everyday
My throat has been sored since last week
I’d like to join the company’s potluck tomorrow
挨拶プラスα 体調を伺う
Are you feeling good today?
Have you got an injection for COVID-19?
When did your cough start from?
What time did you go to bed last night?
How is your (headache)?
Do you have (fever) today?
Did you see a docter?
体調について話す
I might have caught a cold
You look pale today
I don’t feel like doing anything today
When you feel sick, you can go home early.
My (legs) are still swollen
I’ve been living stressed days recently.
I’m totally recovered.
挨拶プラスα ゴシップネタにつて話す
Did you hear that (he will still play for Los Angeles Angels)
Can you believe that (someone might be fired)
Have you ever been shocked by the gossip?
Let’s keep it between us, okey?
Have you heard that (the company will release new Iphone next year)?
Do you think there’s any truth to their romantic relations?
Tell me everything you know about this gossip!
ゴシップについて話す
I have to tell someone about (this rumor)
I can’t believe (she has a boyfriend)
(The rumor our boss will quit) has been spread out rapidly in our company
I heard that new movie of (the anime) would be released next year
Everyone is talking about (name) again
Let me spill the tea on their relationship
I wanna hear your opinion on this gossip
リアクションで会話を盛り上げる
無愛想な会話になっていませんか？相手が話しているときに、表情ひとつ変えずに、“Yes”や“Yeah”と言っても、相手には｢今の話楽しくなかったかな？｣と不安にさせてしまう恐れがあります。会話中にリアクションをとるということは英会話において欠かせないことです。相手に｢あなたともっと話していたい｣、｢あなたと話していると楽しすぎる｣といった好印象を与え、より英語で話していて楽しさを感じることができます。
リアクションにも、顔の表情からジェスチャー、リアクションフレーズなど色々あり、それらを上手く組み合わせて使いこなすことで外国人とも良い会話に繋がるのです。これらはインプットだけでは絶対に身につきません。実際に使ってみて実感していくことで徐々に身についていきます。
・相手が面白い話をしたとき
・悲しい話
・驚きの話をしたとき
・軽く相づちを打ちたいとき
相手に興味をもつ
もしあなたが外国人の友達を作りたいと思った時や、オンライン英会話のネイティブ講師の方々と良い関係性を築き上げていきたいと思った時は、｢相手に興味を持つ｣ということが大切になってきます。相手に興味を持つことで、色々な質問をしたくなり、その結果会話に繋がりやすくなります。相手も｢会話がない沈黙の時間を過ごす｣よりも、｢自分に興味をもって質問してきてくれた人と話している方が好き｣という人が多いのです。
相手と同じ趣味や好きなことが一致しなくても、相手に興味を持つことができるだけで無限に会話ができちゃいます。どんどん質問をすることで会話に繋がるので、結果的に英会話力UPも目指せます。相手に興味をもつことは英会話において必要不可欠なスキルなのです。
趣味について
I’ve been doing 〇〇 since
In my free time, I like to
One of my favorite hobbies is
I’m really into
When I was young, I liked to
I do (hobby) once a week
I spend a lot of time doing (hobby)
趣味について聞きたいとき
What do you like to do in your free time?
Is it popular 〇〇 in your country?
Are there any hobbies you’ve been waiting to try?
Can you share some of your interests with me?
What’s something that you love to do for fun?
What’s your favorite way to relax?
I’d like to know your hobbies.
出身について興味をもった時
What is your hometown?
I’d love to know about your hometown!
Is there any special event in your hometown?
What’s the most interesting thing about your hometime
Can you recommend anyplace that I should visit?
What’s your memorable stories or experiences from your hometown?
Do you miss your hometown?
旅行について聞く
Have you ever been to〇〇？
What’s your favorite travel destination?
What is your best trip memory?
Do you have any travel horror story?
What was the longest flight?
Do you prefer to join guided tour or to explore on your own?
What’s the most important thing for trip?
旅行について話す
My favorite place to visit is 〇〇
When I was 〇〇, I went to 〇〇
I like doing 〇〇 during trip
I always book a reasonable hotel
I prefer to get on 〇〇
If you go to 〇〇, I recommend you 〇〇
The best season to visit Okinawa is definitely summer because…
映画について聞く
What is your all-time favorite movie?
Who is your favorite actor or actress?
What do you think of new episode of 〇〇？
Do you like to watch a movie at home or in the theater?
What’s the scariest movie you have seen?
Have you ever visited any filming locations?
What is the latest movie that made you cry?
映画について話す
My favorite movie is 〇〇
I have never watched that movie!
My go-to snack for movie is 〇〇
I like watching a documentary movie because～
I hate a jump scare scene
I can’t wait for the next movie
This movie is about~
音楽について聞く
What kind of music do you listen?
Have you been to any music concert recently?
What’s your favorite musician?
Do you play any instruments?
What’s your go-to karaoke song?
What’s the song that lifts your mood?
What’s the most memorable lyric?
音楽について話す
I always play 〇〇song in my car
I’ve been listening to 〇〇 recently
My favorite singer is 〇〇
This song always cheers me up
I’ll go to the music festival next month!
I used to listen to the kind of music, but I haven’t listed recently.
I’ve grown up with this song
スポーツについて聞く
What’s your favorite sport?
How long have you played 〇〇？
What was the most memorable achievement?
Have you ever met any professional players?
Do you have any sports-related anime or books?
Have you had any injury while playing sports?
Are you good at playing 〇〇？
スポーツについて話す
I’ve been playing 〇〇 since I was~
Even though I’m not interested in 〇〇, I’m big fan of ~
I want my kids to play 〇〇 because~
When I play 〇〇, I can’t think of anything other than that.
I prefer to watch a game than to play
It’s really different feeling when you watch a game in the stadium.
I wanna try 〇〇 in the near future.
料理について聞く
What’s your favorite Japanese food?
What do you usually eat for lunch?
What is the popular cuisine(food) in your hometown?
Do you have your own recipe?
What did you like to eat when you were young?
Does the food have eggs in it?
What is the taste like?
料理について話す
There is my favorite restaurant near here
I’ve never tried 〇〇！
I don’t usually eat 〇〇 food.
Because I love Korean food, I go to Korea once a month
I always skip breakfast because~
When I go to another countries, I always eat the local cuisines
My memorable food in 〇〇 is ~
ペットについて聞く
Do you have any pets?
What are their names?
Do you like to visit zoo?
If you can, what do you want to have in the future?
Do you or have you had any unique animals?
What is the most challenging part of pet ownership?
How much does it cost for your pet a month?
ペットについて話す
I prefer to have a cat than a dog because~
I used to have 〇〇 when I was young
The cutest moment of 〇〇 is ~
I have an allergy to animal
I fostered a 〇〇 last year
I might want to join the pet insurance
I wonder what they are doing while I’m out.
健康について聞く
How often do you exercise a week?
Do you think caffein is good for your health?
Are you on diet?
Do you have any secret to reduce your weight?
What do you eat to keep your body healthy?
What do you do to reduce your stress?
How do you maintain healthy work-life balance?
健康について話す
I try to eat vegetable everyday
My tip to stay motivated to exercise is having a goal
I take some supplements for diet
Although I’m on diet, I eat whatever I want
If I feel stress, I usually do (hobbies)
My company gives me a free health check-up every year
I walk for 30 minutes once two days
恋愛について聞く
What are the three important things for LOVE?
Where did you meet your partner?
What do you like about your partner?
Is it common to use a dating-app to get a partner?
What was the unforgettable moment with your partner?
Do you believe that money is important for LOVE?
What is your ideal married-life?
恋愛について話す
I’d love to travel the whole world with my partner.
I was dumped by ex due to the long distance-relationship.
I’ve never cheated in my life
I’ve been dating with my partner for (3 months)
My ideal first date is to go to the beach and see sunset.
I wanna live together before marriage because~
The most important thing to stay good relationship is to trust each other.
相手の考え方を知ろうとする
外国人に“あなたの意見”を求められたことがある人も多いのではないでしょうか？相手の考えていることにも興味をもつことが英会話では大切なのです。しかし、日本人の中には“I don’t know”で自分の意見を考える習慣がそもそもない人が多いので、英会話していても“相手がどう考えているのか”を聞くことがめったにありません。
外国人と話す機会があるなら、ただ話すのではなくて、自分の意見も持ちつつ相手がどんなことを考えているのかなと｢相手の考え｣に興味を持つことが肝となってきます。そうすることで、だんだんと自分の意見も出やすくなり、相手との会話も弾み、英会話力UPへと繋がっていくのです。
ビジネスで使う英語
英語を学習されている方々の中には、外資系の企業に就職する目標がある人や、海外で就職したいという夢がある人も多いと思います。ただ英語を学ぶだけでなく、身につけた英語を使って海外の方とお仕事していけたら、より英語を話すことに楽しさを感じることで、自分の自信にも繋がっていけます。
実際にビジネスで使われる英語というのは、専門的な言葉を除き、基本的に日常英会話でも使われることが多く、難しく捉える必要はありません。使う場面を想像してインプットしていくことで、実際の状況が来たときにパッと出てきやすくなります。
日常英会話ではその場面にあった話題を話すことに対して、ビジネスでの会話は基本的にお仕事に関することが多いので、むしろ会話にしやすいです。上司の方や社長、顧客や提携している会社の方、色々な方と話す機会があると思います。そこでしっかりと自信を持って話せるようになるために、実際に自分が話している場面を想像してインプットしていくことが大切なのです。
提案する
Would you wanna go?