Hiroshima University's English Podcast

本日はバレンタインデー（St Valentine's Day）。今回の会話は、愛する男女がやがて結婚した後に授かるかもしれない、かわいい赤ちゃんのお話です。 出産を間近に控えた妊婦さんとその友人の会話です。妊婦さんの出産予定日まであと何日でしょうか。また、男性は自分の子どもが赤ちゃんだった頃の育児を振り返って、どのように行っていますか。そしてこの妊婦の女性は、男性にある大役をお願いしていますが、それはどのような役でしょうか。 今回お借りした素材 画像：PD Photo Download MP3 （16:34　9.6MB　初級～中級）** Script *** (Slow speed) 01:50-04:15 (Natural speed) 13:45-15:30 Having a Baby Can Be Scary Scene: A heavily pregnant woman talks to her male friend.    M: So, how far have you got to go now? W: Only a week. But I think it'll be the longest week of my life. I'm so uncomfortable! M: You've lasted nine months. Another week should be nothing! W: Actually, I'm dreading the birth. I hear it's really going to hurt! M: Don't worry. It'll be worth it. You'll be able to bring up a whole new human being, and mess it up in your own special way. W: Ah! I dread just thinking about it. What was it like when yours was born? M: Absolute hell. W: Oh, great. M: Ha ha. No, no. I don't mean to put you off. But it's tiring when they're really youn