スピーキング練習
テーマを選ぶか、会話を聞きましょう。プレーヤーで各発話を聞けます。
入門前レベル
12件のテーマ・3件の会話
最初の話し言葉と音から始めましょう。
スピーキングテーマ
Hello & Goodbye
everydaySimple greetings and farewells for absolute beginners.
レッスンを開くNumbers & Counting
everydaySay numbers 1–20 and use them in simple sentences.
レッスンを開くColors & Shapes
everydayName colors and basic shapes around you.
レッスンを開くMy Name & Country
everydayIntroduce yourself: name, age, and where you are from.
レッスンを開くDays & Months
everydaySay the days of the week and months of the year.
レッスンを開くSimple Yes/No Questions
everydayPractice saying yes, no, maybe, and basic short answers.
レッスンを開くThings in the Classroom
everydayName objects like a pen, book, desk, board, and chair.
レッスンを開くBody Parts
everydayPoint to and name parts of the body in English.
レッスンを開くBasic Emotions
everydaySay how you feel: happy, sad, tired, hungry, excited.
レッスンを開くAnimals Around Us
everydayName common animals and the sounds they make.
レッスンを開くSimple Commands
everydayUnderstand and say open, close, sit, stand, write, listen.
レッスンを開くHome & Rooms
everydayName the rooms in a house and basic furniture.
レッスンを開く音声会話 聞きながら読む
Hello!
A very first greeting between two people meeting for the first time.
Hello!
Hello! My name is Sara. What is your name?
My name is Tom. Nice to meet you, Sara.
Nice to meet you too, Tom. How are you?
I am fine, thank you. And you?
I am fine too. Thank you!
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What is this?
Name everyday objects in a room.
What is this?
It is a book.
Good! And this?
It is a pen.
Very good! Is this a chair?
Yes, it is a chair.
Excellent!
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Numbers 1 to 10
Count and use numbers in simple questions.
How many apples are there?
One, two, three. There are three apples.
And how many oranges?
One. There is one orange.
OK! How many books are on the table?
Let me count. One, two, three, four, five. There are five books.
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初級レベル
17件のテーマ・4件の会話
自己紹介をして、日常のとても基本的な会話をしてみましょう。
スピーキングテーマ
Introducing Yourself
everydayTalk about who you are, what you do, and where you live.
レッスンを開くFamily & Friends
everydayDescribe your family members and talk about people you know.
レッスンを開くDaily Routine
everydayDescribe what you do every day from morning to night.
レッスンを開くFood & Drink
everydayOrder food, talk about meals, and describe your favorites.
レッスンを開くGetting Around
everydayAsk for directions and describe where places are.
レッスンを開くShopping Basics
everydayBuy things, ask prices, and describe items in a shop.
レッスンを開くWeather & Seasons
everydayTalk about the weather and what you like doing in each season.
レッスンを開くClassroom Language
everydayAsk for help, say you don't understand, and follow instructions.
レッスンを開くDescribing Your Home
everydayTalk about where you live and what is in each room.
レッスンを開くTelling the Time
everydayAsk for and give the time; use o'clock, half past, quarter to.
レッスンを開くOrdering at a Café
everydayAsk for food and drinks, say please and thank you.
レッスンを開くSimple Phone Calls
everydayMake and receive basic calls: hello, who's speaking, goodbye.
レッスンを開くLikes & Dislikes
everydaySay what you love, like, don't like, or hate doing.
レッスンを開くAsking for Help
everydaySay excuse me, could you help me, where is the toilet.
レッスンを開くMy Neighborhood
everydayDescribe what is near your home: park, shop, school, bus stop.
レッスンを開くTalking About Pets
everydayDescribe your pet or a friend's pet and what it does.
レッスンを開くBasic Descriptions
everydayUse adjectives like big, small, hot, cold, new, old.
レッスンを開く音声会話 聞きながら読む
At the Café
Ordering a drink and asking the price.
Hello! Can I have a coffee, please?
Of course! Do you want milk?
Yes, please. And a piece of cake too.
Sure! Anything else?
No, thank you. How much is it?
That is four pounds fifty, please.
Here you go. Thank you!
Thank you. Enjoy!
重要な語彙
Meeting a New Neighbour
Short introduction conversation between neighbours.
Hi! Are you my new neighbour?
Yes, I moved in yesterday. I'm Maria.
Nice to meet you, Maria. I'm James. Where are you from?
I'm from Spain. And you?
I'm from here — I was born in this city!
Oh, that's great! Do you know any good restaurants nearby?
Yes! There is a great Italian place on the corner.
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Asking for Directions
Finding a place using simple directions.
Excuse me. Is there a supermarket near here?
Yes! Go straight ahead, then turn left at the traffic lights.
How far is it?
About five minutes on foot.
Is it on the left or the right?
It's on the right. You can't miss it — it has a big red sign.
Thank you so much!
You're welcome. Have a good day!
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Weekend Plans
Talking about what you will do this weekend.
What are you going to do this weekend?
I'm going to visit my parents on Saturday.
That sounds nice! And on Sunday?
Maybe I'll watch a film at home. What about you?
I'm going to play football with some friends in the park.
Oh, I love football! Can I come?
Of course! We start at 10 in the morning.
重要な語彙
初中級レベル
18件のテーマ・3件の会話
身近な話題について、簡単で決まった場面のやり取りができます。
スピーキングテーマ
Talking About the Past
everydayDescribe things you did last week, month, or year.
レッスンを開くHobbies & Free Time
everydayTalk about what you enjoy doing in your spare time.
レッスンを開くMaking Plans
everydayDiscuss future plans and make arrangements with others.
レッスンを開くAt the Doctor's
everydayDescribe symptoms and understand basic medical conversations.
レッスンを開くDescribing People
everydayTalk about appearance, personality, and character.
レッスンを開くTravel & Accommodation
everydayBook a room, ask about transport, and navigate airports.
レッスンを開くExpressing Opinions
everydayAgree, disagree, and share simple opinions politely.
レッスンを開くComparing People & Things
everydayUse more, less, better, and the -est forms to compare.
レッスンを開くChildhood Memories
everydayShare simple stories about what you did when you were young.
レッスンを開くMaking Appointments
everydayCall to book a doctor or meeting; confirm times and dates.
レッスンを開くPolite Complaints
everydaySay something is wrong and ask for it to be fixed, politely.
レッスンを開くEmergency Situations
everydayCall for help, describe what happened, stay calm.
レッスンを開くAt the Bank
everydayOpen an account, ask about fees, and withdraw or deposit money.
レッスンを開くRenting a Flat
everydayAsk about rent, rooms, rules, and what is included.
レッスンを開くExpressing Feelings
everydayTalk about how something makes you feel: nervous, proud, relieved.
レッスンを開くSocial Media & Internet
everydayTalk about apps you use and what you do online every day.
レッスンを開くGiving Directions
everydayTell someone how to get from A to B using landmarks.
レッスンを開くParty & Social Events
everydayInvite someone, accept or decline, and talk about what happened.
レッスンを開く音声会話 聞きながら読む
Calling a Doctor's Surgery
Making a medical appointment by phone.
Good morning, City Medical Centre. How can I help you?
Hello. I'd like to make an appointment with Doctor Green, please.
Of course. Is it urgent?
Not really, but I've had a bad headache for three days.
I see. We have a slot on Thursday at 2:30 pm. Does that suit you?
Yes, that's perfect. Could you tell me what I need to bring?
Just your ID and your insurance card.
Great. Thank you very much.
重要な語彙
Job Interview Basics
Simple first job interview for a part-time position.
Thanks for coming in. Can you tell me a little about yourself?
Of course. I'm 22 years old. I'm studying business at university and I'm looking for a part-time job.
Have you worked in a shop before?
No, but I've worked as a volunteer at a local charity, so I have experience with customers.
Great. Why do you want to work here?
I really like your brand, and I'd love to develop my communication skills.
Excellent. Can you work on weekends?
Yes, I'm available every Saturday and most Sundays.
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Returning a Purchase
Exchanging a faulty item at a shop.
Excuse me, I bought this jacket last week but the zip is broken.
I'm sorry to hear that. Do you have your receipt?
Yes, here it is.
Would you prefer a refund or an exchange?
I'd like to exchange it for the same jacket in a different size if possible.
Of course. What size are you looking for?
Medium, please.
Let me check in the back. One moment, please.
重要な語彙
中級レベル
19件のテーマ・3件の会話
身近な話題について話し、自分の意見を伝えられます。
スピーキングテーマ
Work & Career
everydayDiscuss your job, workplace, ambitions, and colleagues.
レッスンを開くNews & Current Events
everydayTalk about things happening in the world around you.
レッスンを開くStorytelling
everydayTell a story with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
レッスンを開くProblem Solving
everydayDescribe problems and suggest solutions in conversation.
レッスンを開くHealth & Lifestyle
everydayDiscuss diet, exercise, and healthy habits.
レッスンを開くTechnology & Gadgets
everydayTalk about devices, apps, and how technology affects life.
レッスンを開くEnvironment & Nature
everydayDiscuss environmental issues and nature topics.
レッスンを開くDiscussing Movies & Series
everydayRecommend films, describe plot, and share your opinion.
レッスンを開くReading & Book Clubs
everydaySummarise a book and share what you liked or disliked.
レッスンを開くCharts & Statistics
academicDescribe trends and data from graphs in your own words.
レッスンを開くGiving & Taking Advice
everydayOffer suggestions and respond to advice from others.
レッスンを開くCultural Differences
everydayCompare customs and explain why things differ across cultures.
レッスンを開くSport & Competition
everydayTalk about a sport, a match, your team, and fair play.
レッスンを開くDreams & Goals
everydayDescribe your ambitions and the steps you plan to take.
レッスンを開くFood & Cuisine Culture
everydayGo beyond ordering: discuss cooking, traditions, regional food.
レッスンを開くCustomer Service Scenarios
everydayMake complaints, ask for refunds, and resolve disputes calmly.
レッスンを開くExpressing Agreement & Disagreement
everydayUse phrases to politely push back or fully agree in discussion.
レッスンを開くVolunteering & Community
everydayTalk about helping others and local community involvement.
レッスンを開くHousing & City Life
everydayCompare renting vs owning, city vs suburbs, urban challenges.
レッスンを開く音声会話 聞きながら読む
Discussing a Film
Talking about a film you've seen recently.
Did you see that new thriller that came out last week?
I did! I thought the plot was really gripping, although the ending felt a bit rushed.
I agree about the ending. But the performance by the lead actor was outstanding.
Absolutely. She's one of my favourite actresses. What did you think of the soundtrack?
Honestly, I barely noticed it, which probably means it was doing its job.
Ha! Fair point. Are you planning to see anything else this month?
Yes, I've been meaning to watch that documentary everyone keeps talking about.
重要な語彙
Giving Advice About Stress
Helping a friend who feels overwhelmed.
I've been feeling really overwhelmed lately. I just can't seem to switch off.
I'm sorry to hear that. What do you think is causing it?
I think it's mostly the workload. My boss keeps piling on new tasks.
Have you tried talking to them about it?
Not yet. I'm worried it'll make things worse.
I understand that fear, but speaking up is usually better than burning out. Maybe frame it positively, like asking for help prioritising.
That's actually a really good idea. I'll try that.
Also, make sure you're taking proper breaks. Even a short walk does wonders.
重要な語彙
Planning a Trip
Organising a holiday with a friend.
I've been thinking we should finally take that trip to Portugal we talked about.
I'm in! When were you thinking? Summer is peak season, so flights can be expensive.
What about late April? The weather should be lovely and it won't be too crowded.
That works. Should we book a hotel or try an Airbnb?
I'd prefer Airbnb — you get more space and a kitchen, which saves money on eating out.
Good point. How many nights are you thinking?
About ten days. That gives us time to explore Lisbon and maybe head to the Algarve.
Perfect. I'll start looking at options tonight.
重要な語彙
中上級レベル
17件のテーマ・2件の会話
旅行中を含む、より長い会話に参加できます。
スピーキングテーマ
Debates & Discussion
academicPresent and defend arguments on complex topics.
レッスンを開くCulture & Society
everydayCompare cultural practices and social norms.
レッスンを開くJob Interviews
businessPractice answering common interview questions fluently.
レッスンを開くMedia & Advertising
academicAnalyze how media shapes opinions and behavior.
レッスンを開くEducation & Learning
academicDiscuss learning styles, education systems, and reform.
レッスンを開くEconomy & Money
everydayTalk about finances, economic trends, and personal budgets.
レッスンを開くEthical Dilemmas
academicExplore moral questions and ethical perspectives.
レッスンを開くCritical Analysis
academicBreak down an argument and evaluate evidence for and against.
レッスンを開くFormal Meetings
businessChair or participate in meetings: agenda, minutes, action points.
レッスンを開くPolitical Systems
academicCompare democracy, monarchy, and other forms of governance.
レッスンを開くGender & Society
academicDiscuss equality, representation, and changing social norms.
レッスンを開くMental Health Conversation
everydayTalk about stress, anxiety, burnout, and how to cope.
レッスンを開くScientific Progress
academicDiscuss discoveries, research, and the impact of science on life.
レッスンを開くArt & Creativity
everydayTalk about visual art, music, and what creativity means to you.
レッスンを開くUrban Planning & Housing
academicDiscuss city design, gentrification, and affordable housing.
レッスンを開くGlobalisation
academicExplore the effects of globalisation on local cultures and economies.
レッスンを開くPersuasive Speaking
businessUse rhetorical techniques to convince an audience effectively.
レッスンを開く音声会話 聞きながら読む
Debating Remote Work
Arguing for and against working from home.
I genuinely believe remote work has transformed productivity for the better. People perform better when they have autonomy.
I'd push back on that. Collaboration suffers enormously when teams aren't co-located. You lose those spontaneous conversations that drive innovation.
That's a valid concern, but the data suggests that deep-focus work — the kind that really moves projects forward — improves significantly without office distractions.
Perhaps, but you're cherry-picking the data. Burnout rates have also risen dramatically among remote workers who can't disconnect from work.
Granted. A hybrid model probably captures the best of both worlds — autonomy for focused work, presence for collaboration.
Now we're getting somewhere. The real question is how companies should structure that balance.
重要な語彙
Ethical Consumer Choices
Discussing the ethics of shopping habits.
I've been trying to cut down on fast fashion. The environmental cost is staggering.
I agree in principle, but sustainable clothing is often priced out of reach for most people. Isn't that a class issue?
Absolutely. I think responsibility shouldn't fall entirely on the consumer. Corporations and governments need to regulate the industry.
True, but consumer pressure is what historically has shifted corporate behaviour. Boycotts, for example.
That's fair, but boycotts require collective action, and there's always a free-rider problem.
So what's the answer? Better policy, or culture change?
Both, simultaneously. Neither works well in isolation.
重要な語彙
上級レベル
14件のテーマ・2件の会話
複雑な話題について、流暢に自分の考えを伝えられます。
スピーキングテーマ
Academic Presentations
academicDeliver and respond to formal presentations with precision.
レッスンを開くNegotiation
businessNegotiate effectively in professional and social contexts.
レッスンを開くSatire & Irony
everydayUnderstand and use humor, irony, and indirect speech.
レッスンを開くPhilosophy & Ideas
academicDiscuss abstract concepts, theories, and schools of thought.
レッスンを開くInternational Business
businessNavigate cross-cultural business communication.
レッスンを開くSocial Issues
academicSpeak fluently on inequality, rights, and social change.
レッスンを開くLegal & Rights
academicDiscuss law, rights, and justice with precision and nuance.
レッスンを開くLeadership & Power
businessAnalyse what makes great leaders and the ethics of power.
レッスンを開くHistorical Turning Points
academicExamine pivotal moments and their long-term consequences.
レッスンを開くMedical Ethics
academicDebate end-of-life care, informed consent, and healthcare access.
レッスンを開くSubtle Humour & Wordplay
everydayUse irony, understatement, and wit naturally in conversation.
レッスンを開くMedia Bias & Journalism
academicEvaluate news sources, framing, and the role of free press.
レッスンを開くEmotional Intelligence
everydayDiscuss empathy, self-awareness, and managing emotions in depth.
レッスンを開くEntrepreneurship
businessDiscuss startups, risk, innovation, and building something new.
レッスンを開く音声会話 聞きながら読む
The Role of Empathy in Leadership
A nuanced discussion on emotional intelligence in management.
The traditional model of leadership, with its emphasis on decisive authority, seems increasingly at odds with what high-performing teams actually need.
That's an interesting reframing. Are you suggesting that empathy, not decisiveness, should be the defining trait of effective leadership?
Not exclusively. But psychological safety — the sense that you can speak up without fear of reprisal — is consistently the strongest predictor of team performance.
Which is facilitated by empathetic leadership, presumably.
Precisely. Though I'd argue true empathy in leadership is not about warmth per se, but about accurate perspective-taking — understanding what someone needs to do their best work.
That distinction is crucial. Performative empathy can actually undermine trust if it isn't backed by structural support.
重要な語彙
Navigating a Salary Negotiation
Confidently negotiating compensation in a professional context.
I'm very excited about this opportunity. Before we proceed, I'd like to discuss compensation.
Of course. What are your expectations?
Based on my research into market rates for this role and my seven years of experience, I was thinking in the range of £65,000 to £70,000.
That's slightly above our initial band. We were thinking closer to £60,000.
I appreciate you sharing that. Given the specialised skillset this role requires and the value I'd bring in terms of immediate impact, would there be flexibility to meet in the middle?
I'll need to check with HR, but I think £63,000 is something we could explore.
That's encouraging. I'd also want to understand the trajectory for growth — are there structured salary reviews?
Yes, annually, with performance-linked increments.
重要な語彙
熟達レベル
11件のテーマ・2件の会話
難しい会話でも、正確でニュアンスのある言葉を使えます。
スピーキングテーマ
Nuance & Register
advancedSwitch between formal, informal, and professional registers.
レッスンを開くLiterary & Poetic Language
advancedDiscuss literature, poetry, and figurative language.
レッスンを開くComplex Argumentation
academicBuild sophisticated multi-layered arguments fluently.
レッスンを開くImprovisation & Spontaneity
advancedHandle unexpected questions and think on your feet.
レッスンを開くNative-Like Expression
advancedUse idioms, collocations, and native expressions naturally.
レッスンを開くRhetoric & Persuasion
advancedDeploy classical and modern rhetorical strategies with mastery.
レッスンを開くLinguistic Nuance
advancedExplore shades of meaning, register, and pragmatic inference.
レッスンを開くCultural Identity & Language
advancedDiscuss how language shapes identity and belonging.
レッスンを開くDebating Paradoxes
advancedEngage with contradictions: free will, trolley problems, truth.
レッスンを開くSociolinguistics
advancedAnalyse dialect, code-switching, and language change in society.
レッスンを開くTranslating Ideas Across Cultures
advancedDiscuss untranslatable concepts and how language encodes worldview.
レッスンを開く音声会話 聞きながら読む
The Limits of Language
A philosophical exploration of what language can and cannot express.
Wittgenstein famously argued that the limits of my language are the limits of my world. But I find that position increasingly difficult to sustain.
In what sense? Surely the fact that we can articulate the feeling of ineffability is itself evidence that language is self-referentially complete enough to gesture at its own boundaries.
A clever formulation, but I'd argue it conflates pointing at a limit with transcending it. The word 'unspeakable' doesn't actually convey what's unspeakable — it merely designates the category.
Granted. Though one might counter that all linguistic meaning is designative at some level. Even the richest description is a map, not the territory.
Precisely. Which is why I think artistic forms — music, painting — carry semantic content that propositional language structurally cannot.
An interesting move. Though you're assuming that art communicates rather than merely provokes. That's a substantial theoretical commitment.
重要な語彙
Rethinking Progress
Challenging assumptions about what social progress means.
Your lecture suggests that the Western conception of progress is, at its core, a secularised eschatology. Could you unpack that?
Certainly. The idea that history moves teleologically toward some culminating state — liberal democracy, technological utopia, or otherwise — mirrors the structure of religious salvation narratives, just stripped of the metaphysics.
But isn't that framing potentially paralyzing? If progress is a myth, what grounds normative claims about, say, human rights?
A sharp objection. I'd distinguish between progress as a grand narrative and progress as a local, provisional improvement. We can reject the former without abandoning the latter.
So a pragmatic rather than teleological grounding of values?
Essentially. Though I'd resist the label 'mere pragmatism' — there's a difference between contingent agreement and arbitrary preference, and that difference is where ethics lives.
重要な語彙