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Smaller portions become popular in restaurants

2026年4月14日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. accessible /ak-SES-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – easy to get, use, understand, or afford Online classes make education more accessible to students in remote areas. flexibility /flek-suh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to change or adjust easily Working from home gives employees more flexibility in managing their time. preference /PREF-er-uhns/ [noun] – a greater liking for one thing over another Her preference for quiet places makes libraries a good study space for her. fiber /FAHY-ber/ [noun] – a substance in food that helps digestion The chef included vegetables and beans in the dish to add more fiber. stimulate /STIM-yuh-leyt/ [verb]…
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Smaller portions become popular in restaurants

2026年4月14日

small portion food

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you usually think about when you choose food at a restaurant? Do you like to eat a big meal or a small meal during the day? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. selection /si-LEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a choice from a group of things The library has a good selection of books for children. moderate /MOD-er-it/ [adjective] – not too big, not too small; in the middle Some diners prefer moderate meal portions instead of very large servings. pressure /PRESH-er/ [noun] – a difficult situation that forces someone to…
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Google Maps adds AI tools to improve navigation

2026年4月13日

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you usually find directions when you go to a new place? What map or navigation tools do you use when you travel? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. navigation /nav-i-GEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of finding the way from one place to another The new train app improves navigation for passengers traveling in large cities. destination /des-tuh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the place where a person plans to go The tour guide explained the next destination on the travel schedule. analyze /AN-l-ahyz/ [verb] – to study information carefully to understand it…
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Google Maps adds AI tools to improve navigation

2026年4月13日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. redesign /ree-di-zahyn/ [noun] – a new design or plan made to improve something that already exists The company introduced a redesign of the product package to make it easier to open. geographic /jee-uh-GRAF-ik/ [adjective] – related to the physical features, location, or areas of the Earth The teacher explained the geographic features of different regions during the lesson. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective] – including many details and covering a wide range of information The report gives a comprehensive explanation of the school’s new safety rules. safeguard /SEYF-gahrd/ [noun] – a measure or action that protects something from…
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Google Maps adds AI tools to improve navigation

2026年4月13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 like planning trips before traveling? Do you think smartphones are helpful for finding places? 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。 update /up-DEYT/ [noun] – a change that improves or adds new information to something The school released an update to the learning platform to improve online classes. review /ri-VYOO/ [noun] – an opinion or evaluation about a product, service, or experience The restaurant received a positive review from many visitors. contributor /kuhn-TRIB-yuh-ter/ [noun] – a person who gives information, ideas, or support to something Each contributor added…
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Shakira earns a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination after record-breaking global tour and historic concert in Mexico City

2026年4月12日

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©Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP,File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nomination /nom-uh-NAY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of officially suggesting someone for a position or award The film received a nomination for an international award. induction /in-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of formally accepting someone into a group or organization The athlete celebrated induction into the sports hall of fame. milestone /MAHYL-stohn/ [noun] – an important event in the development or history of something The discovery marked a milestone in medical research. iconic /ahy-KON-ik/ [adjective] – very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time The building…
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Shakira earns a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination after record-breaking global tour and historic concert in Mexico City

2026年4月12日

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©Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP,File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Which singers from Latin America are internationally famous? Why do large concerts attract many fans from different countries? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. attendance /uh-TEN-duhns/ [noun] – the number of people present at an event Concert attendance increased during the festival. global /GLOH-buhl/ [adjective] – relating to the whole world The company sells products in the global market. career /kuh-REER/ [noun] – the job or series of jobs that someone does during working life The singer started a music career at a young age. perform /per-FAWRM/…
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Shakira earns a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination after record-breaking global tour and historic concert in Mexico City

2026年4月12日

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©Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP,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 many people like music concerts? Do famous singers travel to different countries? 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。 concert /KON-surt/ [noun] – a live music performance in front of an audience The band played a concert in the park. fan /fan/ [noun] – someone who likes and supports a singer, team, or actor Many fans waited outside the theater. record /REK-erd/ [noun] – the best or highest level that has been achieved The runner broke a record in the race. tour /toor/ [noun] –…
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