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Galentine’s Day serves as an alternative to Valentine’s Day for some women

2026年2月13日

Galentine

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How is Valentine’s Day usually celebrated in your country? What kinds of celebrations do people enjoy with friends? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trend /trend/ [noun] – a general direction in which something changes or develops The rise in remote work is a clear trend in many companies. expectation /ek-spek-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a belief about what should happen There is a clear expectation that students arrive on time. vary /VAIR-ee/ [verb] – to be different or change Weather conditions vary across different regions. recognition /rek-uhg-NISH-uhn/ [noun] – the act of…
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Galentine’s Day serves as an alternative to Valentine’s Day for some women

2026年2月13日

Galentine

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. phenomenon /fi-NOM-uh-non/ [noun] – a situation or event that is unusual or widely noticed Climate change is a scientific phenomenon studied by researchers worldwide. gathering /GATH-er-ing/ [noun] – a social event where people meet together A family gathering was planned to celebrate a graduation. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to recover quickly from difficulty Resilience helped the community rebuild after the storm. isolation /ahy-suh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the state of being separated from others The village experienced isolation due to heavy snowfall. inclusive /in-KLOO-siv/ [adjective] – welcoming and open to different people or groups An inclusive…
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Galentine’s Day serves as an alternative to Valentine’s Day for some women

2026年2月13日

Galentine

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 heard of Galentine’s Day before? Do you enjoy simple activities more than large parties? 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。 focus /FOH-kuhs/ [verb] – to give attention to something The report will focus on safety rules in public places. stress /stres/ [noun] – a feeling of pressure or worry Long working hours can cause stress for employees. loneliness /LOHN-lee-nes/ [noun] – the feeling of being alone Loneliness can affect people who live far from family. invitation /in-vi-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a request to join an event or activity…
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Sprout signals a shift toward friendly social robots

2026年2月12日

humanoid

©(AP Photo/Seth Wenig) 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 think a robot can help people at home? Do you think robots will be more common in the future? 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。 startup /STAHRT-uhp/ [adjective] – describing a company that has recently begun operating The startup business opened a small office in the city. progress /PROG-res/ [noun] – forward movement or improvement over time The project showed progress after the team finished the first stage. factory /FAK-tuh-ree/ [noun] – a building where goods are made using machines The factory closed for…
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Beginner

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Sprout signals a shift toward friendly social robots

2026年2月12日

humanoid

©(AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When you hear the word “robot,” what kind of robot do you imagine? Would you feel comfortable having a robot in your home or school? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. humanoid /HYOO-muh-noid/ [adjective] – having a shape or form similar to a human The game featured a humanoid character with arms and legs. padded /PAD-id/ [adjective] – covered with soft material for protection or comfort The chair had a padded seat for long meetings. adjustable /uh-JUHS-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be changed to…
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Intermediate

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Sprout signals a shift toward friendly social robots

2026年2月12日

humanoid

©(AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. precipice /PRES-uh-pis/ [noun] – a dangerous or important point before a major change The country reached a precipice during the economic crisis. paradigm /PAR-uh-dahym/ [noun] – a typical model or example of how something is done The manager introduced a different paradigm for team communication. disturbance /dih-STUR-buhns/ [noun] – an event that interrupts normal activity or movement The flight was delayed due to a weather disturbance. deployment /dih-PLOI-muhnt/ [noun] – the act of putting something into use in a real situation The city planned the deployment of electric buses. aesthetic /es-THET-ik/ [noun] –…
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At-home gut microbiome tests gain popularity despite limited clinical evidence

2026年2月11日

Brix-News (1)

©Tiny Health via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. granular /adjective/ [GRAN-yuh-ler] – showing a high level of detail Reports provide granular data about gut bacteria. personalized /PUR-suh-nl-ized/ [adjective] – designed for a specific individual Patients expect personalized health advice from tests. misinterpretation /MIS-in-tur-pri-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – incorrect understanding of information Misinterpretation of data can cause health anxiety. heterogeneous /HET-uh-roh-JEE-nee-uhs/ [adjective] – diverse in nature or composition Gut bacteria are heterogeneous across individuals. commercialization /kuh-MUR-shuh-luh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – process of selling something for profit Commercialization of tests concerns medical experts. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation…
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At-home gut microbiome tests gain popularity despite limited clinical evidence

2026年2月11日

Brix-News (1)

©Tiny Health via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you heard of health tests people can do at home? If so, what kind of tests are common? Why do people want to learn about gut health? What problems are they trying to solve? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. guidance /GAHY-dns/ [noun] – help or advice Many users look for guidance from test results. reliable /ri-LAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be trusted The results are not always reliable. practical /PRAK-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – useful in real situations Doctors need practical information to help patients. accuracy /AK-yer-uh-see/…
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