Monthly Archive: February 2022

The Emperor’s Birthday

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© jobsinjapan.com Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. distinct /dih-STINGKT/ [adjective] – clearly separate and different (from something else) This cupcake has a distinct flavor. The ingredients used must be different. reign /reyn/ [verb] – to rule a country, or to have power or control Pharaohs reigned over Egypt for hundreds of years. descendant /dih-SEN-duhnt/ [noun] – a person related to someone from an earlier generation He claims to be a direct descendant of the last King of Ireland. relinquish /ri-LING-kwish/ [verb] – to give up something such as a responsibility or claim Frank had no choice but to relinquish his position…
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The Emperor’s Birthday

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© jobsinjapan.com 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。 What is your favorite holiday? Do you celebrate that holiday with your family or 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。 culture /KUHL-cher/ [noun] – the way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs, of a particular group of people at a particular time Denise is currently studying Japanese language and culture. celebration /sel-uh-BREY-shuhn/ [noun] – a special social event, such as a party, when you celebrate something This good news deserves a celebration! follow /FOL-oh/ [verb] – to happen or come after something He published…
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The Emperor’s Birthday

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© jobsinjapan.com Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think is your country’s most important holiday? Please tell me more about it. What is your best holiday memory? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. imperial /im-PEER-ee-uhl/ [adjective] – belonging or relating to an empire or the person or country that rules it The historic castle stands as a reminder of the country’s imperial past. arguably /AAR-gyoo-uh-blee/ [adverb] – used when stating an opinion or belief that you think can be shown to be true For many, Ōtani Shōhei is arguably the best baseball player. mythology…
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Justin Bieber’s Timbiebs donuts boost Tim Hortons sales

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Who is your favorite celebrity? What do you like about him/her? What is your go-to snack? Please tell me more about it. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. influence /IN-floo-uhns/ [noun] – the power to have an effect on people or things, or a person or thing that is able to do this Studio Ghibli had a huge influence on Laura’s life. upgrade /uhp-GREYD/ [verb] – to improve the quality or usefulness of something, or change it for something newer or of a better standard They need to upgrade the hotel…
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Justin Bieber’s Timbiebs donuts boost Tim Hortons sales

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. core /kawr/ [noun] – the basic and most important part of something It’s important to learn our company’s core values. enhance /en-HANS/ [verb] – the basic and most important part of something You need to enhance the quality of this digital painting. collaboration /kuh-lab-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the situation of two or more people working together to create or achieve the same thing Mr. Lee and Ms. Nguyen are in collaboration with each other. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The success of the new video game was unprecedented. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/…
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Justin Bieber’s Timbiebs donuts boost Tim Hortons sales

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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。 Where can you get the best-tasting donuts in your city? Who is your favorite singer? 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。 partly /PAHRT-lee/ [adverb] – to some degree, but not completely It was partly cloudy last Monday. rise /rahyz/ [verb] – to increase House prices in the United Kingdom rose last July 2021. celebrity /suh-LEB-ri-tee/ [noun] – someone who is famous, especially in the entertainment business Many celebrities shop in this store. drop /drop/ [noun] – a reduction in the amount or level of something There was a drop…
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Studio Ghibli’s theme park to open in November 2022

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©Studio Ghibli via CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What activities do you usually do during the fall season? Who is your favorite Ghibli character? What is the best thing about this character? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emotion /ih-MOH-shuhn / [noun] – a strong feeling such as love or anger, or strong feelings in general Christmas brings out many different emotions. divide /dih-VAHYD/ [verb] – to (cause to) separate into parts or groups Miss Sheena divided the class into three groups. recreation /rek-ree-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of making something exist or happen again…
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Studio Ghibli’s theme park to open in November 2022

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©Studio Ghibli via CNN 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。 What is your favorite Ghibli film? Do you own any Ghibli-inspired products? 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。 area /AIR-ee-uh / [noun] – a particular part of a place, piece of land, or country That area is strictly for students only. stroll /strohl/ [noun] – a slow relaxed walk, especially for pleasure Let’s take a stroll along the beach this morning! discover /dih-SKUHV-er/ [verb] – to find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time I discovered a bookshop at 38th street….
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