Hiroshima University's English Podcast

誰にでも年に一度訪れる日「誕生日」が今回の話題。子どもにとってはとても待ち遠しいものですが、たとえいくつになっても、また幸せな一年が過ごせるよう（英語では"Many happy returns of the day!"と言います）祝いたいものですね。 会話では、サラとサトシが友人の誕生日パーティの準備をしています。招待状への前向きな返事（positive RSVPs）が多く、にぎやかなパーティになりそうです。二人はどのような準備をしているのでしょうか。 Download MP3 スマートフォン用 （17:12　9.9MB　初級～中級）*** Script *** M: Hey Sarah! So, how are the preparations for Satomi’s birthday party coming? F: Hey Satoshi! They’re coming along fairly well! So far we’ve sent out all the invitations, and received quite a few positive RSVPs. M: That’s good. Where’s the party going to be again? F: We’re having it at Katsumi’s house. Since we’ve invited a lot of people, we need a larger space to be able to fit everyone, so an apartment wouldn’t be big enough, and Katsumi’s parents said it was OK if we had it there. His parents are even helping us decorate the house! M: That’s good. Is there anything I can help with? F: Let’s see, we already have someone taking care of baking a cake, and others have volunteered to provide food and drinks, but if the