Monthly Archive: March 2022
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2022年3月14日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What types of chocolate do you like the most? What sweets are popular in your country? Please tell me more about them. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. treat /treet/ [noun] – a type of food that is eaten in addition to your usual meals, usually something sweet Try not to give the children too many snacks and treats. melt /melt/ [verb] – to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid, or to cause something to do this First, melt a lump of butter in the frying pan. crunchy…
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2022年3月14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 like sweets? Do you celebrate White Day? 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。 marshmallow /MAHRSH-mel-oh/ [noun] – a soft, sweet, pink or white food Let’s roast some marshmallows over the fire. dislike /dis-LAHYK/ [verb] – to not like someone or something I dislike sweet foods. relationship /ri-LEY-shuhn-ship/ [noun] – the way in which two or more people feel and behave towards each other My siblings and I have a wonderful relationship. taste /teyst/ [noun] – the flavor of something The cake has a very delicious taste! section…
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2022年3月13日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your comfort food? What are some popular street foods in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ultimate /UHL-ti-mit/ [adjective] – most extreme or important because either the original or final, or the best or worst His ultimate goal is to open a coffee shop. spot /spot/ [noun] – a particular place This is a nice spot to have a picnic. feature /FEE-cher/ [verb] – to include someone or something as an important part This collection features handmade crafts from Southeast Asia. satisfy /SAT-is-fahy/ [verb] – to please…
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2022年3月13日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. craft /krahft/ [verb] – to make objects, especially in a skilled way They crafted the necklace with recycled materials. twist /twist/ [noun] – an unexpected change I like adding Asian twists to traditional British dishes. palate /PAL-it/ [noun] – a person’s ability to taste and judge good food and wine Chef Lory is known for having a discriminating palate. rustic /RUHS-tic/ [adjective] – simple and often rough in appearance; typical of the countryside The couple requested rustic furniture for their new house. irresistible /ir-i-ZIS-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – impossible to refuse, oppose, or avoid because it is too…
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2022年3月13日
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2022年3月13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。 Are pancakes popular in your country? When was the last time you tried something new for breakfast? 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。 fluffy /FLUHF-ee/ [adjective] – soft and like wool or fur This throw pillow is so fluffy! tour /toor/ [noun] – a visit to a place or area, especially one during which you look around the place or area and learn about it My brother works as a museum tour guide. flour /FLOU-er/ [noun] – powder made from grain, especially wheat, used for making bread, cakes, pasta,…
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2022年3月12日
© Natsuki Nishi via The Mainichi 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 own any wooden furniture? Do you live in an area with many trees? 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。 exist /ig-ZIST/ [verb] – to be, or to be real I believe ghosts exist. furniture /FUR-ni-cher/ [noun] – things such as chairs, tables, beds, cupboards, etc. that are put into a house or other building The new furniture will be delivered here by next week. wardrobe /WAWR-drohb/ [noun] – a tall cupboard in which you hang your clothes Please hang these in…
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2022年3月12日
© Natsuki Nishi via The Mainichi Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. profound /pruh-FOUND/ [adjective] – felt or experienced very strongly or in an extreme way Social media has a profound effect on people’s points of view. coexist /koh-ig-ZIST/ [verb] – to live or exist together, esp. in peace, at the same time or in the same place People with different cultures coexist in this community. brazier /BREY-zher/ [noun] – a metal container for burning coal, wood, etc. used to give warmth or to cook on Could you bring the brazier to our camping trip next month? chic /sheek/ [adjective] – stylish…
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2022年3月12日
© Natsuki Nishi via The Mainichi Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What traditional Japanese craft do you like the most? Please tell me more about it. Do you consider yourself a minimalist? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. woodworking /WOOD-wur-king/ [noun] – the activity of making objects such as furniture from wood I took up woodworking and pottery when I was younger. array /uh-REY/ [noun] – a large number of products of a similar type Please feel free to choose from our array of bags. showy /SHOH-ee/ [adjective] – attracting attention, sometimes…
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2022年3月12日
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