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Rise of highly sensitive parents

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. innate /ih-NEYT/ [adjective] – an innate quality or ability is one that you were born with, not one you have learned Every human possesses innate abilities and talents that are waiting to be discovered and nurtured through learning and experience. intuition /in-too-ISH-uhn/ [noun] – (knowledge from) an ability to understand or know something immediately based on your feelings rather than facts Even without concrete evidence, sometimes our intuition can guide us to make the right decisions in uncertain situations. strive /strahyv/ [verb] – to try very hard to do something or to make something happen, especially…
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Rise of highly sensitive parents

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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。 Are you a sensitive person? Do you feel emotions very strongly? 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。 trend /trend/ [noun] – a new development in clothing, makeup, etc. I noticed a new trend among my classmates: everyone was wearing colorful socks to school. allow /uh-LOU/ [verb] – to give permission for someone to do something, or to not prevent something from happening The teacher allows students to use their textbooks during the exam. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something…
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Rise of highly sensitive parents

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you a sensitive person? Why or why not? What do you think are some common traits or behaviors exhibited by sensitive parents? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rapidly /RAP-id-lee/ [adverb] – in a fast or sudden way The car sped rapidly down the road, making it to the finish line in record time. sensitive /SEN-si-tiv/ [adjective] – easily upset by the things people say or do, or causing people to be upset, embarrassed, or angry Sarah is a sensitive person who often feels deeply moved by the emotions of…
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Unveiling the enchanting power of rhythm

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reign /reyn/ [verb] – to be the main feeling or quality in a situation or person After winning the championship, the team’s star player will reign as the best in the league. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a situation in which something is not likely to move or change The government’s efforts to promote economic stability resulted in lower unemployment rates and increased investor confidence. ritual /RICH-oo-uhl / [noun] – a way of doing something in which the same actions are done in the same way every time Every year, on New Year’s Eve, my family and…
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Unveiling the enchanting power of rhythm

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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 heard the term “rhythm” before? Have you considered the impact of rhythm on mental well-being? 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。 discover /dih-SKUHV-er/ [verb] – to find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time During our nature walk, we discovered a beautiful flower hidden among the tall grass. beat /beet/ [noun] – in music, a regular emphasis, or a place in the music where such an emphasis is expected The drummer played the beat loudly, making everyone in the audience start tapping their…
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Unveiling the enchanting power of rhythm

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is rhythm? How do you personally experience or interact with rhythm in your own life? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. chaos /KEY-os/ [noun] – a state of total confusion with no order During the fire drill, the students ran out of the classroom in chaos, unsure of where to go or what to do. 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…
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Shyness: An experience for all

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. phenomenon /fi-NOM-uh-non/ [noun] – something that exists and can be seen, felt, tasted, etc., especially something unusual or interesting: The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, are a mesmerizing natural phenomenon that illuminates the night sky with vibrant colors. consistently /kuhn-SIS-tuhnt-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that does not change Sarah consistently arrives early to work every day, demonstrating her punctuality and dedication. albeit /awl-BEE-it/ [conjunction] – although She decided to take the job offer, albeit with some reservations about the long commute. intervention /in-ter-VEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the action of becoming intentionally involved in…
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Shyness: An experience for all

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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 ever experience feelings of shyness? Are you currently more shy compared to when you were a child? 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。 nervous /NUR-vuhs/ [adjective] – worried and anxious John felt nervous before his job interview. natural /NACH-er-uhl/ [adjective] – (of a person or their behaviour) seeming normal and relaxed The results showed that he had a natural ability for leadership. pay attention (to something) /PAY-uh-TEN-shn/ [phrasal verb] – to watch, listen to, or think about something carefully Please pay attention during the presentation so that…
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