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Is Montessori the most influential school in the world?
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Was learning fun at school when you were a child? Could you tell me about it? Do you think that your school was effective at fostering creativity? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. strategy /STRAT-i-jee/ [noun] – a detailed plan for achieving success in situations such as war, politics, business, industry, or sports, or the skill of planning for such situations Give me a broad idea of your new strategy. lecturer /LEK-cher-er/ [noun] – someone who teaches at a college or university She’s such a fascinating lecturer – I was hanging…
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Is Montessori the most influential school in the world?
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. overwhelming /oh-ver-HWEL-ming/ [adjective] – very great or very large The amount of homework my teacher assigned this week is overwhelming, and I’m not sure how I’ll manage to complete it all on time. focus /FOH-kuhs / [verb] – to give your full attention to what you are doing or to what is happening To improve my grades, I need to focus more on my studies and spend less time on my phone. outcome /OUT-kuhm/ [noun] – a result or effect of an action, situation, etc. I studied hard for my final exams, and the outcome was…
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Is Montessori the most influential school in the world?
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。 Did you attend a Montessori school as a child? Do you believe that Montessori schools offer a more nurturing environment for young children than other types of schools? 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。 approach /uh-PROCH/ [noun] – a way of considering or doing something There are doubts as to the usefulness of this approach. independent /in-di-PEN-duhnt/ [adjective ] – not influenced or controlled in any way by other people, events, or things Traveling in Asia has made her a lot more independent. planning /PLAN-ing/ [gerund] – the act…
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The silver lining of losing a job
Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. taxing /TAK-sing/ [adjective] – difficult or needing a lot of thought or effort If the current process becomes too taxing, a bus service provides an alternative. redundancy /ri-DUHN-duhn-see/ [noun] – a situation in which someone loses their job because their employer does not need them Employees are urged to accept voluntary redundancy. innate /ih-NEYT/ [adjective] – an innate quality or ability is one that you were born with, not one you have learned An innate interest in the physical world exists in children. drastically /DRAS-tik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is severe and sudden or…
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The silver lining of losing a job
Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What did you do to get the profession you have now? What jobs are in demand in your country? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. layoff /LEY-awf/ [noun] – a period when someone is not working because their job ended or they were forced to leave it The cost-cutting has led to massive layoffs at the company. balance /BAL-uhns/ [verb] – to give several things equal amounts of importance, time, or money so that a situation is successful She learned how to balance her work responsibilities and personal commitments to maintain…
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The silver lining of losing a job
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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Why we dream in multiple languages
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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