FY2024 ラジオビジネス英語Lesson（１）
Theme
シリコンバレーのオフィスに出社する。
Yuna, a trainee from the Tokyo headquarters of a general trading company, arrives at the Silicon Valley office to meet her local contact, Harish from the startup investment department. After brief self-introductions, they engage in a wide-ranging conversation about Silicon Valley.
Listening point
What area does Silicon Valley refer to?
It refers to an extensive region in the southern part of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Dialogue
So, Yuna, what are your first impressions of Silicon Valley?
Well, my impression is that it's more of a suburban town than a futuristic city.
It's a bit early to judge, but I was imagining a more urban atmosphere with high-rise buildings.
There's a resort-like ambience to the place with abundant greenery and offices scattered around.
A suburban feel, I see.
You may already know this, but Silicon Valley doesn't refer to a specific city, but an extensive region in the southern part of the San Francisco Bay Area.
In total, It's about the same size as Shikoku.
Really, but the population is around three million, right?
That's similar to Osaka City in Japan.
No wonder it gives us a spacious impression.
more of A than B : AというよりはB
Words and phrases
futuristic: 未来の。未来志向の。
high-rise building: 高層ビル。
ambience: 雰囲気。
abundant: 豊かな。豊富な。
scattered around: 散在して。点在して。
refer to …: …を指す。
no wonder: 通りで何々だ。
Business phrase of the day
No wonder it gives us a spacious impression.
通りで広々とした印象を受けるわけですね。
最終プレゼンテーションがすばらしかったのは納得です。
No wonder the final presentation was excellent.
彼女が短期間でスペイン語を流暢に話すようになったのもうなずけます。
No wonder she became fluent in Spanish in a short time.
Alternative expressions
no wonder の違う表現。
It comes as no surprise that it feels open and spacious.
It's understandable why it comes off as expansive.
come off …: …のように見える。
Upgrade your communication skills
テーマ：質問に対する答え方を工夫する。
I was impressed by the breathtaking view with tall skyscrapers filling the skylines. I like an attractive mix of various architectural designs from different eras.