063_Word_of _the_Year_2007
063_Word_of _the_Year_2007
The Nichibei staff offers three words which represented Nichibei Kaiwa Gakuin in 2007. Endurance, Watershed and Metamorphosis.
- Kevin:
- Hello everyone. This is Nichibei Kaiwa Gakuin Podcasting. A quick and easy way to review English words and phrases. I’m your host, Kevin Jones and today we bring you The Nichibei Kaiwa Gakuin word of the the Year 2007. The word which best describes the year 2007 at Nichibei Kaiwa Gakuin. We have three nominations from the our staff so let’s move on to the first nomination. OK, I’m here with Yuko. How are you today?
- Yuko:
- Very well thank you.
- Kevin:
- So, what is your nomination for Nichibei Kaiwa Gakuin word of the year?
- Yuko:
- My choice is “endurance”.
- Kevin:
- How do you spell that?
- Yuko:
- It’s spelled e-n-d-u-r-a-n-c-e
- Kevin:
- What is your definition of endurance?
- Yuko:
- Endurance means stamina. The ability to keep working hard. To survive.
- Kevin:
- And why do you choose this word?
- Yuko:
- As you know this past November, Nichibei Kaiwa Gakuin started its 63rd year.
that’s a long time. That’s endurance! - Kevin:
- 63 years!
- Yuko:
- That’s right!
- Kevin:
- Yuko thank you for your nomination.
- Yuko:
- I’m happy to help.
- Kevin:
- For our second nomination we speak with Kin. Hello how are you?
- Kin:
- Very well Kevin. Thanks
- Kevin:
- Let’s hear your nomination.
- Kin:
- My nomination for word of the year is… “watershed”
- Kevin:
- Watershed? how do you spell that?
- Kin:
- It’s w-a-t-e-r-s-h-e-d
- Kevin:
- And what’s the meaning?
- Kin:
- Watershed means a time of change, a turning point in history.
- Kevin:
- And why do you nominate this word?
- Kin:
- I think 2007 was an important year for language schools in Japan. It was a watershed year for language institutes like Nichibei Kaiwa Gakuin.
- Kevin:
- What kind of changes do you see in the future?
- Kin:
- I think the trend in the future will be towards quality and adaptability.
- Kevin:
- OK. Thank you for your nomination.
- Kin:
- Sure, my pleasure.
- Kevin:
- And now our final nomination from Tomiko. Hello Tomiko.
- Tomiko:
- Hi.
- Kevin:
- What’s your nomination?
- Tomiko:
- I nominate the word “metamorphosis”
- Kevin:
- Wow! How do you spell that?
- Tomiko:
- The spelling is m-e-t-a-m-o-r-p-h-o-s-i-s
- Kevin:
- Tell us the definition of metamorphosis.
- Tomiko:
- You know when a caterpillar changes into a butterfly?
- Kevin:
- Yeah.
- Tomiko:
- That is metamorphosis. So metamorphosis can mean a big change or rebirth.
- Kevin:
- Why do you nominate this word?
- Tomiko:
- Because right now Nichibei Kaiwa Gakuin is going through some big and exciting changes.
- Kevin:
- You mean the new Yotsuya building?
- Tomiko:
- Not only that but also new changes to our offerings.
- Kevin:
- Can you give us some examples?
- Tomiko:
- Not quite yet, but look for our metamorphosis in early 2008.
- Kevin:
- OK we will. Tomiko, thanks very much.
- Tomiko:
- No problem. My pleasure.
- Kevin:
- So, to review our nominations for Nichibei Kaiwa Gakuin Word of the Year are…Endurance, Watershed and Metamorphosis.
And now the winner of the Nichibei Kaiwa Gakuin Word of the Year is….
May I have the envelope?
Metamorphosis - Kevin:
- That’s it for this episode. When you have a moment why don’t you visit the podcast website where you can read the transcript for this episode. The address is, www.nichibei.ac.jp/podcasting. This podcast is a production of Nichibei Kaiwa Gakuin and Live Mix Media.
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