ラジオ英会話 24/11/27(水)Stratford-upon-Avon ストラトフォードオンエイボン


ラジオ英会話 24/11/27(水)Stratford-upon-Avon ストラトフォードオンエイボン
Stratford-upon-Avon
Pronunciation: /ˈstræt.fəd əˌpɒn ˈeɪ.vən/
Meaning: A historic market town in Warwickshire, England, most famous as the birthplace of William Shakespeare, the renowned English playwright and poet.(イギリスの有名な劇作家であり詩人であるウィリアム・シェイクスピアの生誕地として最も有名。)

Key Facts:
Shakespeare’s Birthplace:

Stratford-upon-Avon is best known as the home of William Shakespeare, often referred to as the “Bard of Avon.”
Visitors can explore Shakespeare’s Birthplace, a restored 16th-century house where he was born.
Tourism and Culture:

The town attracts millions of tourists annually due to its connection to Shakespeare and its charming Tudor-style architecture.
Key sites include Anne Hathaway’s Cottage (Shakespeare’s wife’s childhood home) and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
Location:

Located on the River Avon, which offers picturesque views and boat tours.
About 160 km (100 miles) northwest of London.
Historical Charm:

The town has preserved much of its medieval layout and features traditional half-timbered buildings.
Events:

The Royal Shakespeare Company regularly performs plays in the town, especially Shakespearean works.
Why Visit Stratford-upon-Avon:
For literature and history enthusiasts, it’s a must-visit destination to delve into the life and times of Shakespeare.
The town also offers beautiful countryside surroundings and a quintessential English town experience.


Stratford-upon-Avon /ˈstræt.fəd əˌpɒn ˈeɪ.vən/ ストラトフォード・アポン・エイボン(イングランドの町)
historic /hɪˈstɒr.ɪk/ 歴史的な
market town /ˈmɑːr.kɪt taʊn/ 市場町
Warwickshire /ˈwɒr.ɪk.ʃɪər/ ウォリックシャー(イングランドの地方名)
birthplace /ˈbɜːrθ.pleɪs/ 生誕地
William Shakespeare /ˈwɪl.jəm ˈʃeɪk.spɪər/ ウィリアム・シェイクスピア(著名な劇作家・詩人)
Bard of Avon /bɑːrd əv ˈeɪ.vən/ エイボンの吟遊詩人(シェイクスピアの愛称)
restored /rɪˈstɔːrd/ 修復された
16th-century house /ˌsɪksˈtiːnθ ˈsen.tʃər.i haʊs/ 16世紀の家
tourism /ˈtʊə.rɪ.zəm/ 観光
charming /ˈtʃɑːr.mɪŋ/ 魅力的な
Tudor-style architecture /ˈtjuː.dər staɪl ˈɑːr.kɪ.tek.tʃər/ チューダー様式の建築
Anne Hathaway’s Cottage /æn ˈhæθ.ə.weɪz ˈkɒt.ɪdʒ/ アン・ハサウェイの家(シェイクスピアの妻の実家)
Royal Shakespeare Theatre /ˈrɔɪ.əl ˈʃeɪk.spɪər ˈθɪə.tər/ ロイヤル・シェイクスピア劇場
River Avon /ˈrɪv.ər ˈeɪ.vən/ エイボン川
picturesque /ˌpɪk.tʃərˈesk/ 絵のように美しい
boat tours /boʊt tʊrz/ ボートツアー
medieval layout /ˌmɛd.iˈiː.vəl ˈleɪ.aʊt/ 中世のレイアウト
half-timbered buildings /ˌhæf ˈtɪm.bərd ˈbɪl.dɪŋz/ ハーフティンバー様式の建物
Royal Shakespeare Company /ˈrɔɪ.əl ˈʃeɪk.spɪər ˈkʌm.pə.ni/ ロイヤル・シェイクスピア・カンパニー
plays /pleɪz/ 劇、演劇
literature /ˈlɪt.rə.tʃər/ 文学
history enthusiasts /ˈhɪs.tər.i ɪnˈθuː.zi.æsts/ 歴史愛好家
countryside surroundings /ˈkʌn.tri.saɪd səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/ 田園風景
quintessential /ˌkwɪn.tɪˈsen.ʃəl/ 典型的な
English town experience /ˈɪŋ.glɪʃ taʊn ɪkˈspɪər.i.əns/ イギリスの町での体験

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