FY2023 Radio English Conversation 213

Script

So, Doris, how is Derek doing?

He is fine.
He keeps talking about returning to the band.

I feel a bit nervous about that.
It was his decision to quit, right?

I know, but now he feels like he made a mistake.

Well, we have a new bass player and he is great.
He'd be rattled if Derek came back.

Why can't you have two bass players?

No way! 
There's only room for one bassist in the Desperate Rats.

Anyway, you should talk to him about it.

Typical expressions

「緊張」を表す表現
I feel a bit nervous about that.
I get nervous before interviews.
He was very nervous about the exam.
What's making you so nervous?
He was a bit tense.
He was a bit rattled.
He was a bit antsy.
He was a bit shaky.
You look nervous. Loosen up a bit.

Typical expressions in action

私は来週の評価について神経質になっています。
この四半期は最高の状態ではなかったのです。
I feel nervous about my evaluation next week.
I haven't been at my best this quarter.

彼女が私の職歴について尋ね始めた時に私は緊張しました。
私は前の仕事を首になったことを説明したくはなかったのです。
I got nervous when she started asking about my work history.
I didn't want to explain that I got fired from my last job.

あなたは緊張しているようですね。
数回ゆっくり深く息をしてね。
You look nervous.
Take a few slow deep breaths.