Monthly Archive: February 2023
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2023年2月26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。 What was your first job? Do you work from home or at the office? 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。 stressful /STRES-fuhl/ [adjective] – making you feel worried and nervous Finding a job was one of the most stressful moments for Lucas. employee /em-PLOI-ee/ [noun] – someone who is paid to work for someone else The small business currently has 40 employees. likely /LAHYK-lee/ [adverb] – if something is likely, it will probably happen or is expected Plane tickets are likely to be expensive this December. period /PEER-ee-uhd/ [noun]…
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2023年2月26日
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2023年2月25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。 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/ [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. wonder /WUHN-der/ [verb] – to ask yourself questions or express a wish to know about something I wonder what the weather will be like tomorrow. explore /ik-SPLAWR/ [verb] – to think about, talk about, or study something, or to experience it, in…
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2023年2月25日
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2023年2月25日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. phenomenon /fi-NOM-uh-non/ [noun] – something that exists and can be seen, felt, tasted, etc., especially something unusual or interesting The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon that can be seen in the night sky in certain parts of the world. trigger /TRIG-er/ [verb] – to cause something to start Exposure to certain allergens can trigger an asthma attack, which can cause difficulty breathing and require medical attention. solidify /suh-LID-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to become or make something become certain The signing of a new trade agreement between the two countries helped to solidify their economic ties and…
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2023年2月25日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you learning a foreign language? If so, have you ever dreamed of that language? Are you learning a foreign language aside from English? If so, could you tell me about it? If not, what language would you like to learn? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. puzzle /PUHZ-uhl/ [verb] – to cause someone to feel confused and slightly worried because they cannot understand something The math problem was so difficult that it puzzled the entire class, and no one could solve it. learner /LUR-ner/ [noun] –…
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2023年2月24日
Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trial /TRAHY-uhl/ [noun] – a test, usually over a limited period of time, to discover how effective or suitable something or someone is This clinical trial’s objective was to examine the new vaccine’s effectiveness and safety. brewery /BROO-uh-ree/ [noun] – a company that makes beer or a place where beer is made The beer is prepared for the last process in the brewery before leaving for the cellar of the bar. evaluate /ih-VAL-yoo-eyt/ [verb] – to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something Parents must now participate in committees that organize and…
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2023年2月24日
Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you feel after working for five to six days? Do you feel more productive working for five to six days? Please tell me more about it. Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pros and cons /prohs uhn kons/ [phrase] – advantages and disadvantages of something, which you consider carefully so that you can make a sensible decision We talked about the pros and cons of attending university. extensive /ik-STEN-siv/ [adjective] – covering a large area; having a great range He has extensive musical knowledge. temporarily /tem-puh-RAIR-uh-lee/ [adjective] – in…
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2023年2月24日
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2023年2月24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。 How many days do you work/go to school in a day? What do you do on your rest days? 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。 benefit /BEN-uh-fit/ [noun] – a helpful or good effect, or something intended to help These new regulations could bring real benefits to teachers. particularly /per-TIK-yuh-ler-lee/ [adverb] – especially, or more than usual Seafood pairs particularly well with this wine. successful /suhk-SES-fuhl/ [adjective] – achieving the results wanted or hoped for No one expected him to become a successful writer. salary /SAL-uh-ree/ [noun] – a…
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