Monthly Archive: January 2023

5 ways to make New Year’s resolutions attainable

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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。 Do you have resolutions for this year? Do you believe in New Year’s resolutions? 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。 achieve /uh-CHEEV/ [verb] – to succeed in finishing something or reaching an aim, especially after a lot of work or effort Sara finally achieved success in the art industry. goal /gohl/ [noun] – an aim or purpose Shin’s goal is to be a doctor. divide /dih-VAHYD/ [verb] – to (cause to) separate into parts or groups Please divide the documents into smaller parts. mistake /mi-STEYK/ [noun] – an action,…
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5 ways to make New Year’s resolutions attainable

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. attainable /uh-TEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – possible to achieve We have some challenging but attainable financial goals. in line with /in lahyn with/ [idiom] – similar to, or at the same level as something The outcomes were all in line with the targets. milestone /MAHYL-stohn/ [noun] – an important event in the development or history of something or in someone’s life This victory was a milestone in the history of our nation. manageable /MAN-i-juh-buhl/ [adjective] – easy or possible to deal with Try to scale down your tasks to something more manageable. move forward /moov FAWR-werd/ [idiom] –…
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5 ways to make New Year’s resolutions attainable

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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are your New Year’s resolutions? Do you make resolutions every year? Why or why not? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. realistic /ree-uh-LIS-tik/ [adjective] – seeming to exist or be happening in fact We need to be realistic about the likelihood of winning. contribute /kuhn-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to be one of the reasons why something happens Their three sons also contributed to the success of the family business. abstract /AB-strakt/ [adjective] – existing as an idea, feeling, or quality, not as a material object Her ideas come off as a…
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