Author Archive: admin

Finland uses early education to strengthen media literacy against fake news

2026年1月12日

Finland

©(AP Photo/James Brooks) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of information do you see most often online every day? If you could learn one skill about news at school, what would you like to learn? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. literacy /LIT-er-uh-see/ [noun] – the ability to read, understand, and use information Digital literacy is important for students who use the internet for learning. curriculum /kuh-RIK-yuh-luhm/ [noun] – the subjects and skills taught in a school program The school added computer skills to the curriculum last year. disinformation /dis-in-fer-MEY-shuhn/ [noun] – false information shared…
Read more

Intermediate

,

Finland uses early education to strengthen media literacy against fake news

2026年1月12日

Finland

©(AP Photo/James Brooks) 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 read or watch news online every day? Do you sometimes feel unsure if online information is true? 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。 lesson /LES-uhn/ [noun] – a period of teaching on one subject The science lesson starts with a short explanation from the teacher. preschool /PREE-skool/ [noun] – a school for young children before elementary school The child began preschool at the age of four. gain /geyn/ [verb] – to get or receive something The plan gained support after the company shared clear…
Read more

Beginner

,

Finland uses early education to strengthen media literacy against fake news

2026年1月12日

Finland

©(AP Photo/James Brooks) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being steady and not changing suddenly The company worked hard to improve financial stability after a difficult year. scrutinize /SKROOT-n-ahyz/ [verb] – to examine something very carefully The manager will scrutinize the report before making a final decision. proliferation /pruh-lif-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – a rapid increase in number The proliferation of online shops has changed how people buy clothes. implication /im-pli-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a possible effect or result of an action The new law has serious implications for small businesses. autonomous /aw-TON-uh-muhs/ [adjective] – able to operate…
Read more

Expert

,

Instacart ends experimental variable pricing program after fairness concerns emerge

2026年1月11日

Brix-News (66)

©AP Photo/Richard Drew, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. implementation /im-pluh-men-TAY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of putting a plan into action The implementation of new rules changed store operations nationwide. variability /vair-ee-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of changing or differing Price variability can confuse shoppers during online purchases. corrective /kuh-REK-tiv/ [adjective] – intended to fix a problem The policy shift was described as a corrective action. credibility /kred-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being trusted Transparency helped restore the company’s credibility. recalibration /ree-kal-uh-BRAY-shuhn/ [noun] – an adjustment to improve balance or accuracy The firm announced a recalibration of its pricing strategy….
Read more

Expert

,

Instacart ends experimental variable pricing program after fairness concerns emerge

2026年1月11日

Brix-News (66)

©AP Photo/Richard Drew, File 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 stores always have the same prices? Is clear pricing important? 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。 price /PRAHY-siz/ [noun] – how much something costs The store shows clear prices online. company /KUHM-puh-nee/ [noun] – a business that sells goods or services The company sells groceries online. fair /fair/ [adjective] – treating people in the same way and not cheating Fair prices help customers feel safe. simple /SIM-puhl/ [adjective] – easy to understand The app is simple to use. immediately /ih-MEE-dee-uht-lee/ [adjective] – right away…
Read more

Beginner

,

Instacart ends experimental variable pricing program after fairness concerns emerge

2026年1月11日

Brix-News (66)

©AP Photo/Richard Drew, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do online stores always show the same price to everyone? Why might prices change online? Why is price clarity important for customers? How does unclear pricing affect trust? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. difference /DIF-er-uhns-iz/ [noun] – ways things are not the same Customers noticed differences in online prices. dynamic /dahy-NAM-ik/ [adjective] – changing based on conditions Dynamic pricing can change when demand is high. decision /noun/ [dih-SIZH-uhn] – a choice made after thinking The company made a decision to stop the test. trust /truhst/ [noun]…
Read more

Intermediate

,

Department stores invest in beauty technology as AI and social media reshape shopping

2026年1月10日

Cris-News (60)

©AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. strategic /struh-TEE-jik/ [adjective] – carefully planned to achieve a specific goal Retailers made strategic investments to attract younger shoppers. paradigm shift /PAIR-uh-dime shift/ [noun] – a major change in the way people think about or do something Online shopping caused a paradigm shift in how people buy beauty products. iterative /IT-uh-rey-tiv/ [adjective] – involving repeated improvement over time The retailer used an iterative process to refine customer experience. credibility /kred-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – Meaning: the quality of being trusted or believed Expert reviews helped build credibility for new brands. viability /vahy-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – ability…
Read more

Expert

,

Department stores invest in beauty technology as AI and social media reshape shopping

2026年1月10日

Cris-News (60)

©AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura 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。 Where do people usually buy makeup? What makes shopping fun? 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。 reduce /ri-DOOST/ [verb] – to become or to make something become smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc. Store visits were reduced last year. large /lahrj/ [adjective] – big in size or amount The beauty market is large. comfortable /comfortable /KUHM-fer-tuh-buhl// [adjective] – feeling relaxed Chairs make the store comfortable. interesting /IN-truh-sting/ [adjective] – holding attention New tools make shopping interesting. adapt /uh-DAPT/ [verb] – change to fit new situations…
Read more

Beginner

,