☆まず、解説付きを聞きましょう!
毎日の聞き流しは次のテキスト(英語・日本語交じり)だけでも大丈夫です。
1.英語
The Dream Chaser’s New Year Journey
Once upon a time, in a small, bustling town, there lived a young dreamer named Aiko.
As the New Year’s bells rang out, she gazed at the twinkling stars outside her window and whispered, “This year, I will make my dream come true.”
But how? Aiko didn’t know where to start.
Thankfully, her wise grandmother, Yuki, had a special plan for her.
1. Finding the Dream
“Aiko, the first step is knowing what your dream is,” Grandma Yuki said with a smile.
“Close your eyes and imagine. What makes your heart race?”
Aiko thought deeply. She pictured herself standing on a stage, playing beautiful music on a guitar.
Her dream was clear: “I want to learn to play the guitar and perform for others!”
Grandma Yuki nodded. “Good. Now, write it down. Dreams are stronger when you give them words.”
Aiko quickly grabbed her notebook and wrote, “I will play the guitar.”
2. Crafting the Plan
“A dream without a plan is like a ship without a map,” Grandma Yuki said.
“Let’s make a plan together.”
Step by step, they wrote down simple actions:
• Step 1: Watch a video about guitar basics.
• Step 2: Borrow Uncle Ken’s old guitar.
• Step 3: Practice for 10 minutes every day.
“Small steps make big dreams come true,” Grandma reminded her.
3. Taking the First Step
The next morning, Aiko took her first step.
She watched a video about holding a guitar and strumming simple chords.
Her hands felt clumsy, and the strings buzzed, but she smiled. “I started!” she thought.
“Well done, Aiko,” Grandma cheered. “Remember, action is the key to progress.”
4. Overcoming Challenges
Some days were harder than others.
Aiko’s fingers hurt, and she made mistakes.
Once, she dropped the guitar, and it made a loud “TWANG” sound.
Frustrated, she almost gave up.
Grandma Yuki gently placed a hand on her shoulder.
“Mistakes are not failures, Aiko. They are lessons.
Stay positive and try again. You’re doing great.”
To lift her spirits, Grandma celebrated small victories.
“You played your first chord today? Let’s have some hot cocoa!”
5. Seeking Help
One day, Aiko couldn’t tune her guitar. She felt stuck.
“You don’t have to do it alone,” Grandma Yuki reminded her. “Ask for help.”
Aiko called her neighbor, Mr. Tanaka, a retired musician.
He showed her how to tune the guitar and even taught her a simple song.
With his guidance, Aiko’s confidence grew.
6. Patience and Progress
Weeks turned into months. Aiko practiced daily, even when progress felt slow.
At first, she could barely play a single note.
But by the end of the third month, she could play a whole song.
Grandma Yuki reminded her, “Dreams take time, Aiko. Be patient. Every small effort adds up.”
Aiko’s notebook filled with little achievements: “Played first chord,” “Learned a new strumming pattern,” and “Performed for Grandma.”
7. Reflecting on the Journey
One sunny day, Aiko sat with Grandma Yuki and reviewed her progress.
“What did you learn, Aiko?” Grandma asked.
“I learned that small steps work,” Aiko said.
“And that asking for help makes everything easier. Also, I love playing the guitar now!”
“Good,” Grandma said. “If something doesn’t work, we change the plan, not the dream.”
8. Enjoying the Journey
Finally, the day came when Aiko played her first song in front of her classmates.
Her hands trembled, but her heart soared with joy.
The applause was loud, and her friends cheered, “You’re amazing, Aiko!”
Aiko looked at Grandma Yuki, who was clapping in the back of the room.
She smiled, knowing that the journey was as precious as the dream itself.
The Lesson for All
Aiko’s story teaches us that dreams don’t happen overnight.
They need clear goals, small steps, patience, and the courage to ask for help.
So as the New Year begins, remember:
Start small, stay steady, and enjoy the journey.
Your dream is waiting for you!
2.英語/日本語交じり文
The Dream Chaser’s New Year Journey
Once upon a time, in a small bustling town(昔、小さなにぎやかな町に), there lived a young dreamer named Aiko(若い夢追い人のアイコという女の子が住んでいました).
As the New Year’s bells rang out(新年の鐘が鳴り響く中), she gazed at the twinkling stars outside her window(彼女は窓の外の輝く星を見上げて) and whispered(つぶやきました), “This year, I will make my dream come true(「今年こそ、夢を叶えるんだ」と).”
But how? (でも、どうやって?) Aiko didn’t know where to start(アイコにはどこから始めればいいのかわかりませんでした).
Thankfully(幸い) her wise grandmother, Yuki, had a special plan for her(賢いおばあちゃんのユキには特別な計画がありました).
1. Finding the Dream(夢を見つける)
“Aiko, the first step is knowing what your dream is(「アイコ、最初の一歩は自分の夢が何かを知ることだよ」),” Grandma Yuki said with a smile(とユキおばあちゃんは微笑んで言いました).
“Close your eyes and imagine(「目を閉じて想像してごらん). What makes your heart race?(何が君の心を躍らせる?」)”
Aiko thought deeply(アイコは深く考えました). She pictured herself standing on a stage(そして、自分がステージに立ち), playing beautiful music on a guitar(美しい音楽をギターで奏でている姿を思い浮かべました).
Her dream was clear(彼女の夢ははっきりしました). “I want to learn to play the guitar(ギターを弾けるようになって) and perform for others!(「人前で演奏したい!」)”
Grandma Yuki nodded(ユキおばあちゃんはうなずきました). “Good. Now, write it down(いいね、それを書き留めよう). Dreams are stronger when you give them words(「夢は言葉にすることで強くなるんだよ」).”
Aiko quickly grabbed her notebook(アイコはすぐにノートを取り出し) and wrote, “I will play the guitar(「ギターを弾く」と書きました).”
2. Crafting the Plan(計画を立てる)
“A dream without a plan is like a ship without a map(「計画のない夢は、地図のない船と同じだよ」),” Grandma Yuki said(とユキおばあちゃんは言いました).
“Let’s make a plan together(「一緒に計画を立てよう」).”
Step by step(一つずつ), they wrote down simple actions(簡単な行動を書き出しました).
• Step 1: Watch a video about guitar basics.
ステップ1:ギターの基本についての動画を見る
• Step 2: Borrow Uncle Ken’s old guitar.
ステップ2:ケンおじさんの古いギターを借りる
• Step 3: Practice for 10 minutes every day.
ステップ3:毎日10分練習する
“Small steps make big dreams come true”(「小さな一歩が、大きな夢を叶えるんだよ」), Grandma reminded her(とおばあちゃんは言いました).
3. Taking the First Step(最初の一歩を踏み出す
The next morning(翌朝), Aiko took her first step(アイコは最初の一歩を踏み出しました).
She watched a video about holding a guitar(彼女はギターの持ち方と) and strumming simple chords(簡単なコードの弾き方についての動画を見ました).
Her hands felt clumsy(彼女の手はぎこちなかったし), and the strings buzzed(弦はビリビリ音を立てました), but she smiled(が、彼女は微笑みました). “I started!” she thought(「始めたぞ!」と彼女は思いました).
“Well done, Aiko(「よくやったね、アイコ」)”, Grandma cheered(とおばあちゃんは励ましました). “Remember, action is the key to progress(「覚えておいて、行動が進歩の鍵だよ」).
4. Overcoming Challenges(困難を乗り越える)
Some days (ある日々は)were harder than others(他の日よりも困難でした).
Aiko’s fingers hurt(アイコの指は痛くなり), and she made mistakes(彼女はミスをしました).
Once, she dropped the guitar(一度、彼女はギターを落としてしまい), and it made a loud “TWANG” sound(大きな「ビヨーン」という音がしました).
Frustrated(イライラして), she almost gave up(彼女はもうやめようかと思いました).
Grandma Yuki gently placed a hand on her shoulder(ユキおばあちゃんは優しく彼女の肩に手を置きました).
“Mistakes are not failures, Aiko(ミスは失敗じゃないよ、アイコ). They are lessons(それは学びなんだ).
Stay positive(前向きに) and try again(もう一度やってごらん). You’re doing great(君は素晴らしいことをしているよ).”
To lift her spirits(彼女の気持ちを高めるために), Grandma celebrated small victories(おばあちゃんは小さな成功をお祝いしました).
“You played your first chord today? (「今日、初めてコードを弾けた?) Let’s have some hot cocoa!(ホットココアを飲もう!)”
5. Seeking Help(助けを求める)
One day(ある日), Aiko couldn’t tune her guitar(アイコはギターをチューニングできませんでした). She felt stuck(彼女は行き詰まりを感じました).
“You don’t have to do it alone(「一人でやらなくてもいいんだよ」)”, Grandma Yuki reminded her(とユキおばあちゃんは言いました). “Ask for help(「助けを求めなさい」).
Aiko called her neighbor, Mr. Tanaka(アイコは隣人の田中さんに電話しました ), a retired musician(彼は引退したミュージシャンです).
He showed her how to tune the guitar(彼はギターのチューニング方法を教え) and even taught her a simple song(簡単な曲も教えてくれました).
With his guidance(彼の指導のおかげで), Aiko’s confidence grew(アイコの自信は高まりました).
6. Patience and Progress(忍耐と進歩)
Weeks turned into months(数週間が数カ月になりました). Aiko practiced daily(アイコは毎日練習しました), even when progress felt slow(進歩が遅く感じても続けました).
At first(最初は), she could barely play a single note(彼女は一つの音をやっと弾ける程度でした).
But by the end of the third month(しかし、3カ月目の終わりには), she could play a whole song(彼女は1曲丸ごと弾けるようになりました).
Grandma Yuki reminded her(ユキおばあちゃんはこう言いました), “Dreams take time Aiko(「夢には時間がかかるんだよ、アイコ). Be patient(忍耐強くね). Every small effort adds up(小さな努力が積み重なっていくんだ」).”
Aiko’s notebook filled with little achievements(アイコのノートは小さな達成でいっぱいになりました). “Played first chord(「初めてコードを弾いた」),” “Learned a new strumming pattern(「新しいストロークパターンを覚えた」),” and “Performed for Grandma(「おばあちゃんの前で演奏した」などです).”
7. Reflecting on the Journey(振り返る)
One sunny day(ある晴れた日), Aiko sat with Grandma Yuki (アイコはユキおばあちゃんと座って) and reviewed her progress(一緒に自分の進歩を振り返りました).
“What did you learn, Aiko? (「アイコ、何を学んだの?」)” Grandma asked(とおばあちゃんが尋ねました).
“I learned that small steps work,” Aiko said(「小さな一歩が効果的だってわかった」とアイコは言いました).
“And that asking for help makes everything easier(「そして、助けを求めることで全てが簡単になるってことも). Also, I love playing the guitar now!(それに、今ではギターを弾くのが大好きになった!).
“Good,” Grandma said(「それはいいことだね」とおばあちゃんは言いました). “If something doesn’t work(うまくいかないことがあったら)” we change the plan, not the dream(「計画を変えるんだ。夢ではなくね」).”
8. Enjoying the Journey(過程を楽しむ)
Finally(ついに), the day came(その日がやってきました), when Aiko played her first song in front of her classmates(アイコがクラスメートの前で初めての曲を演奏する).
Her hands trembled(彼女の手は震えましたが), but her heart soared with joy(心は喜びでいっぱいでした).
The applause was loud(拍手は大きく), and her friends cheered(友達は歓声を上げました). “You’re amazing, Aiko!(「アイコ、すごいよ!」と)”
Aiko looked at Grandma Yuki(アイコはユキおばあちゃんを見ました), who was clapping in the back of the room(教室の後ろで拍手している).
She smiled(彼女は微笑みました), knowing that the journey was as precious as the dream itself(この旅路そのものが夢と同じくらい貴重なものだとわかったからです).
The Lesson for All(みんなへの教訓)
Aiko’s story(アイコの物語は) teaches us(教えてくれます) that dreams don’t happen overnight(夢は一夜にして叶うものではないと).
They need clear goals(夢には明確な目標), small steps(小さな一歩), patience(忍耐), and the courage to ask for help(そして助けを求める勇気が必要です).
So(だから) as the New Year begins(新年が始まるとき), remember(忘れないでください).
Start small(小さく始めて), stay steady(着実に続け), and enjoy the journey(旅路を楽しむことを).
Your dream is(あなたの夢は) waiting for you!(あなたを待っています!)
3.覚えたい英単語
英単語
① Dream
発音記号: [driːm]
日本語訳: 夢
② Journey
発音記号: [ˈdʒɜːrni]
日本語訳: 旅
③ Plan
発音記号:[plæn]
日本語訳: 計画
④ Patience
発音記号:[ˈpeɪʃəns]
日本語訳: 忍耐
⑤ Effort
発音記号:[ˈɛfərt]
日本語訳: 努力
⑥ Challenge
発音記号:[ˈtʃælɪndʒ]
日本語訳: 挑戦
⑦ Progress
発音記号:[ˈprɑːɡrɛs]
日本語訳: 進歩
⑧ Step
発音記号:[stɛp]
日本語訳: 一歩
⑨ Goal
発音記号:[ɡoʊl]
日本語訳: 目標
⑩ Success
発音記号:[səkˈsɛs]
日本語訳: 成功
⑪ Help
発音記号:[hɛlp]
日本語訳: 助ける、助け
⑫ Overcome
発音記号:[ˌoʊvərˈkʌm]
日本語訳: 克服する
⑬ Positive
発音記号:[ˈpɑːzɪtɪv]
日本語訳: 前向きな
⑭ Mistake
発音記号:[mɪˈsteɪk]
日本語訳: 間違い
⑮ Celebrate
発音記号:[ˈsɛləˌbreɪt]
日本語訳: 祝う
⑯ Courage
発音記号:[ˈkɜːrɪdʒ]
日本語訳: 勇気
⑰ Action
発音記号:[ˈækʃən]
日本語訳: 行動
⑱ Tune
発音記号:[tuːn]
日本語訳: 調整する、チューニングする
⑲ Imagine
発音記号:[ɪˈmædʒɪn]
日本語訳: 想像する
⑳ Clumsy
発音記号:[ˈklʌmzi]
日本語訳: 不器用な
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