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Olivia Dean wins Best New Artist at Grammys

2026年2月19日

Brix-News (4)

©AP Photo/Chris Pizzello Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have music awards ever influenced artists in the country? What examples can be shared? Do people often discover music through awards? What platforms help the most? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. expand /ik-SPAND/ [verb] – to become larger or more widespread Streaming services help music expand globally. requirement /ri-KWAHYUHR-muhnt/ [noun] – something that must be done The award has a requirement for music releases. eligible /EL-i-juh-buhl/ [adjective] – allowed to take part. The singer became eligible for the award this year. fair /fair/ [adjective] – treating people…
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Olivia Dean wins Best New Artist at Grammys

2026年2月19日

Brix-News (4)

©AP Photo/Chris Pizzello 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 people watch music award shows? Do awards help singers become famous? 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。 modern /MOD-ern/ [adjective] – new and from the present time The show had modern music performances. support /suh-PAWRT/ [verb] – to help someone succeed Fans support the singer by streaming songs. career /kuh-REER/ [noun] – a job done for a long time. The award helped the singer’s career. grow /groh/ [verb] – to become bigger The fan base will grow after the win. fan /fan/ [noun] – a…
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Beginner

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Olivia Dean wins Best New Artist at Grammys

2026年2月19日

Brix-News (4)

©AP Photo/Chris Pizzello Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. contemporary /kuhn-TEM-puh-rer-ee/ [adjective] – modern and relating to the present time The festival featured contemporary music from new artists. prominence /PROM-uh-nuhns/ [noun] – the state of being important or famous The singer gained prominence after the viral performance. esteemed /ih-STEEMD/ [adjective] – respected and admired The artist joined an esteemed group of past winners. momentum /moh-MEN-tuhm/ [noun] – the force that keeps something growing or moving quickly The tour created momentum for the new album. elevate /EL-uh-veyt/ [verb] – to raise or improve something The award helped elevate the artist’s career. Article Reading:…
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Rising housing costs drive U.S. renters toward “rent now, pay later” options

2026年2月18日

Rent

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 rent is expensive in many cities today? Do you think apps can help people manage their money? 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。 rent /rent/ [noun] – money paid regularly to use a house, apartment, or room The shop owner pays rent for the space every month. spend /spend/ [verb] – to use money to buy something or pay for something She tries not to spend too much money on clothes. future /FYOO-cher/ [noun] – the time that is coming after the present He is saving…
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Beginner

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Rising housing costs drive U.S. renters toward “rent now, pay later” options

2026年2月18日

Rent

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you think paying in smaller amounts feels easier than paying one large amount? Why? What do you think makes money stressful for people today? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unstable /uhn-STEY-buhl/ [adjective] – not steady or likely to change suddenly An unstable internet connection made online meetings difficult. installment /in-STAWL-muhnt/ [noun] – a single payment made as part of a series of payments The course fee was divided into several installment payments. advocate /AD-vuh-keyt/ [noun] – a person who publicly supports a cause or idea Health advocates asked for…
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Intermediate

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Rising housing costs drive U.S. renters toward “rent now, pay later” options

2026年2月18日

Rent

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. escalate /ES-kuh-leyt/ [verb] – to increase quickly or become more serious Travel delays may escalate if the storm continues through the weekend. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being steady or not changing suddenly The company focused on long-term stability instead of fast growth. strain /streyn/ [noun] – pressure or stress that makes a situation difficult Rising fuel costs caused financial strain for small businesses. incur /in-KUR/ [verb] – to experience or receive something unpleasant as a result of actions The company could incur losses if demand drops suddenly. incentivize /in-SEN-ti-vahyz/ [verb] – to encourage…
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A Doberman named Penny wins the historic 150th Westminster Dog Show

2026年2月17日

Penny

©(AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some of the most popular dog breeds in your country? Do you think a dog’s behavior depends more on its breed or how its owner treats it? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. arena /uh-REE-nuh/ [noun] – a level area surrounded by seats for spectators, used for sports or entertainment Thousands of fans arrived at the basketball arena to watch the championship game. participant /pahr-TIS-uh-puhnt/ [noun] – a person or animal that takes part in an event or activity The teacher asked each participant in…
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Intermediate

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