FY2023 Radio English Conversation 211

Script

Excuse me. 
Is This the right tram for the theater?

Yes, this one takes you there.

Oh, your accent sounds American.

Well, I live in America, but I was born here in Vienna.

Oh, Wow,  It's my first time here.

You're going to love it., If you love classical music anyway.

I teach music at high school.

Really? I'm a piano teacher.
Do you enjoy teaching?

Well, sometimes my students drive me crazy.
But generally, I do.

The same goes for me too.

Typical expressions

My students drive me crazy.
It drives me crazy when ..
It drives me insane when …
It drives me batty when …
I was annoyed.
I was irritated.
That's annoying.
That's irritating.
I want to rip my hear out when …
It makes me want to scream.
It's like nails on a chalkboard.

Typical expressons in action

彼がいつも足を踏み鳴らしているのにはいらいらします。
じっと座ってくれたらいいのに。
His constant foot tapping drives me crazy.
I wish he would sit still.

私の娘はバイオリンのレッスンを始めました。
いつかはうまく弾けるようになるでしょう。
しかし、今は黒板を爪で引っ搔いている感じです。
My daughter started violin lessons.
One day, she will be great at it.
But right now, it's like nails on a chalkboard.