Monthly Archive: December 2020
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2020年12月30日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Is your country engaged in creating Covid-19 vaccine? In your country, who are going to receive the initial doses of Covid-19 vaccines? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. initial /ih-NISH-uhl/ [adjective] – of or at the beginning Initial reports say that seven people have been injured, though this has not yet been confirmed. challenging /CHAL-in-jing/ [adjective] – difficult, in a way that tests your ability or determination This has been a challenging time for us all. depend /dih-PEND/ [verb] – to be decided by or to change according to the stated…
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2020年12月30日
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2020年12月30日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. federal /FED-er-uhl/ [adjective] – Relating to the central government, and not to the government of a region, of some countries such as the U.S They were charged with violating federal law. vaccine /vak-SEEN/ [noun] – a substance containing a virus or bacterium in a form that is not harmful, given to a person or animal to prevent them from getting the disease that the virus or bacterium causes This vaccine protects against some kinds of the bacteria. administration /ad-min-uh-STREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the people in an organization who manage its business and operations The decision to cancel…
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2020年12月30日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Would you like to receive the Covid-19 vaccine as soon as possible? Do you feel excited about the Covid-19 vaccine? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 expect / ik-SPEKT/ [verb] – to think or believe something will happen, or someone will arrive We are expecting a lot of applicants for the job. later /LEI-ter/ [adverb] – at a time in the future or after the time you have mentioned Police questioned him and he was later arrested. department /dih-PARHT-muhnt/ [noun] – a part of an organization such as a…
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2020年12月28日
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2020年12月28日
©GaijinPot Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. de facto /dee FAK-toh/ [adjective] – existing in fact, although not necessarily intended or legal English is pretty much the world’s de facto common language nowadays. down memory lane /doun MEM-uh-ree leyn/ [idiom] – looking back to the past My mother visited her old high school for a trip down memory lane. marvel /MAHR-vuhl/ [verb] – to show or experience great surprise or admiration We all marvelled at the city’s breathtaking architecture. array /uh-REY/ [noun] – a large group of things or people, esp. when shown or positioned in an attractive way The new store…
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2020年12月28日
©GaijinPot Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you like playing video games? Do you like visiting temples and/or shrines? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 old-fashioned /ohld-FASH-uhnd/ [adjective] – not modern; belonging to or typical of a time in a past My brother has a collection of old-fashioned clothes. secret /SEE-krit/ [adjective] – if something is secret, it is not generally known or is not known by many The chocolates were sent by a secret admirer. entertainment /en-ter-TEYN-muhnt/ [noun] – shows, films, television, or other performances or activities that entertain people, or a performance…
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2020年12月28日
©GaijinPot Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your earliest memory? What temples and/or shrines have you visited? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. seaside /SEE-sahyd/ [noun] – a place near the ocean or sea We go to the seaside every summer. simultaneously /sahy-muhl-TEY-nee-uhs-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is happening or being done at exactly the same time The program will be aired on TV and the radio simultaneously. classic /KLAS-ik/ [noun] – a thing which is memorable and a very good example of its kind My brother enjoys playing the classics of video…
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2020年12月23日
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2020年12月23日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you have a close group of friends? How often do you talk with your friends? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 wonderful /WUHN-der-fuhl/ [adjective] – extremely good The weather today is wonderful. benefit /BEN-uh-fit/ [noun] – a helpful or good effect Reading books has a lot of benefits. atmosphere /AT-muhs-feer/ [noun] – the character, feeling, or mood of a place or situation The office has a very relaxed atmosphere. nowadays /NOU-uh-deyz/ [adverb] – at the present time, in comparison to the past Many people work from home nowadays….
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