When I consulted with my teacher, he strongly advised me to go to graduate school.
(a).
部長に頼んでみたところ、喜んで引き受けてくれた。
When I asked my boss (literally: department chief), he was glad to do it.
(b).
友達に話したところ、しばらく考えさせて欲しいと言った。
When I told one of my friends (about that), he said he would like to think (literally: would like me to let him think) (about it) for a while.
(c).
これまでに書いた論文を本にしたとろこ、意外によく売れた。
When I published a book of the papers that I had written (literally: till this time), it sold unexpectedly well.
(d).
人に勧められてヨガを始めたところ、非常に効果があることが分かった。
I started yoga because someone recommended it; then, I realised it had a great effect.
(e).
冗談のつもりで言ったところ、思わぬ結果になって驚いている。
I'm surprised that what I said as a joke had unexpected consequences' (literally: that when I said it as a joke, it brought about an unexpected result).
(f).
その仕事に興味のある旨、手紙を出したところ、すぐに面接をしたいとの返事があった。
When I wrote to them saying that I was interested in the job, I got a letter immediately saying they wanted to interview me.
