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。
- How many languages do you speak?
- Do you want to learn more languages?
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。
- common /KOM-uhn/
- wonder /WUHN-der/
- explore /ik-SPLAWR/
- recent /REE-suhnt/
- experience /ik-SPEER-ee-uhns /
[adjective] – the same in a lot of places or for a lot of people
It’s common to see people walking their dogs in the park.
[verb] – to ask yourself questions or express a wish to know about something
I wonder what the weather will be like tomorrow.
[verb] – to think about, talk about, or study something, or to experience it, in order to find out more about it:
To create the most effective vaccination, researchers are exploring a number of different options.
[adjective] – happening or starting from a short time ago
I read a recent article about climate change in the newspaper.
[noun] – (the process of getting) knowledge or skill from doing, seeing, or feeling things
Going to the amusement park was a fun experience for the whole family.
Article reading:
Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。
Have you ever found yourself in a dream where you were speaking a foreign language that you had never heard of before? It’s a common occurrence that has puzzled scientists for years. But have you ever wondered what causes it and how it can be beneficial to language learners? Let’s explore the fascinating world of foreign language dreams.
Recent studies have shown that up to 70% of people dream in their second language, even if they are not fluent in it in real life. Scientists believe that when we learn a new language, our brain creates new neural connections, which are activated when we use that language. During sleep, these connections can be triggered, leading to foreign-language dreams. Our brain is more receptive to learning and processing new information when we dream.
In conclusion, dreaming in foreign languages is a natural and common experience that many people share. It demonstrates the complexity of our brains and how they process information. So, the next time you find yourself dreaming in a language you’re learning, embrace it as a sign of your brain’s ongoing learning process.
Recent studies have shown that up to 70% of people dream in their second language, even if they are not fluent in it in real life. Scientists believe that when we learn a new language, our brain creates new neural connections, which are activated when we use that language. During sleep, these connections can be triggered, leading to foreign-language dreams. Our brain is more receptive to learning and processing new information when we dream.
In conclusion, dreaming in foreign languages is a natural and common experience that many people share. It demonstrates the complexity of our brains and how they process information. So, the next time you find yourself dreaming in a language you’re learning, embrace it as a sign of your brain’s ongoing learning process.
True or False:
Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.
文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。
- Recent studies have shown that many people dream in their second language, even if they are not fluent in it in real life.
- Scientists believe that when we learn a new language, our brain creates new neural connections, which are activated when we use that language.
- Dreaming in foreign languages is an uncommon and puzzling phenomenon that scientists do not understand.
- During sleep, our brain is less receptive to learning and processing new information.
- Dreaming in a foreign language can be seen as a positive sign of our brain’s ongoing learning process.
Fill in the blanks:
Choose the correct word from the table then fill in the blanks.
適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。
| common | wonder | explore | recent | experience |
- My favorite subject is math because it’s ______ to use numbers in everyday life.
- She got the job because of her previous ______ working in customer service.
- She looked at the stars and couldn’t help but ______ if there was life on other planets.
- My brother’s ______ soccer game was very exciting, his team won 2-0.
- The group of scientists wanted to ______ the idea of creating a new vaccine for the flu virus.