Monthly Archive: February 2023

The Emperor’s Birthday: A Celebration of Tradition and Unity

2023年2月23日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever visited Japan during a public holiday? Which holiday was it, and what was your experience like? Which public holiday in Japan do you think is the most important? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tradition /truh-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – a belief, principle, or way of acting that people in a particular society or group have continued to follow for a long time, or all of these beliefs, etc. in a particular society or group We have a tradition of baking gingerbread cookies together every holiday season. current /KUR-uhnt/…
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The Emperor’s Birthday: A Celebration of Tradition and Unity

2023年2月23日

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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。 Have you ever participated in any of the traditional customs associated with a public holiday in Japan? Are public holidays in Japan celebrated on the same day every year? 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。 cultural /KUHL-cher-uhl / [adjective] – relating to the habits, traditions, and beliefs of a society: Our school has a cultural festival every year where students can share their traditions and customs with others. admire /ad-MAHYUHR/ [verb] – to find someone or something attractive and pleasant to look at I admire my grandmother for all…
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Beginner

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The Emperor’s Birthday: A Celebration of Tradition and Unity

2023年2月23日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. significance /sig-NIF-i-kuhns/ [noun] – importance The significance of the discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming in 1928 revolutionized the field of medicine and saved countless lives. glimpse /glimps / [noun] – an occasion when you see something or someone for a very short time When the curtains fluttered in the breeze, I caught a glimpse of the breathtaking view of the mountains in the distance. unity /YOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – the state of being joined together or in agreement The soccer team’s success can be attributed to its strong sense of unity, as each player worked together…
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Are Gen Z workers the ones that are the most stressed out at work?

2023年2月22日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. awareness /uh-WAIR-nis/ [noun] – knowledge that something exists, or understanding of a situation or subject at the present time based on information or experience It is important to raise awareness about climate change so that people understand the impact their actions have on the environment. workforce /wurk-FAWRS/ [noun] – the group of people who work in a company, industry, country, etc. The company is investing in training programs to develop the skills of its workforce and prepare them for the challenges of the future. norm /nawrm/ [noun] – an accepted standard or a way of behaving…
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Are Gen Z workers the ones that are the most stressed out at work?

2023年2月22日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you a member of Gen Z? If so, how do you identify with your generation? If not, how would you describe your generation? What do you think is the biggest challenge facing Gen Z in the workplace? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. era /EER-uh/ [noun] – a period of time of which particular events or stages of development are typical: The Renaissance era was a time of great change and cultural rebirth in Europe, marked by advances in art, science, and philosophy. diverse /dih-VURS/ [adjective] – including many different…
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Intermediate

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Are Gen Z workers the ones that are the most stressed out at work?

2023年2月22日

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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 personally identify as a member of Gen Z? Do you feel that your generation is more open-minded and accepting of diversity than previous generations? 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。 challenge /CHAL-inj/ [noun] – (the situation of being faced with) something that needs great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully and therefore tests a person’s ability Learning a new language can be a challenge, but with practice and determination, you can become fluent. professional /pruh-FESH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – relating to work that needs special…
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Beginner

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The different views of willpower

2023年2月21日

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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。 How do you motivate yourself? What motivates you every 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。 publish /PUHB-lish/ [verb] – to make information available to people, especially in a book, magazine, or newspaper, or to produce and sell a book, magazine, or newspaper Our group publishes a journal every four months. situation /sich-oo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time and place He oftentimes feels awkward in social situations. view /vyoo/ [noun] – an opinion, belief, or idea,…
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Beginner

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The different views of willpower

2023年2月21日

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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What things do you have the motivation to do? What motivates you to achieve your goals? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inflexible /in-FLEK-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – (especially of opinions and rules) fixed and unable or unwilling to change This strategy is too expensive and inflexible. ego /EE-goh/ [noun] – your idea or opinion of yourself, especially your feeling of your own importance and ability Sarah needed a job to boost her ego, so I’m delighted she got the job. theory /THEE-uh-ree/ [noun] – something suggested as a reasonable explanation for facts,…
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Intermediate

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