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What are the countries that families choose to move to?

2023年3月22日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some reasons why families might choose to move to another country? What are some of the most popular countries that families move to, and why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. thrilling /THRIL-ing/ [adjective] – extremely exciting The roller coaster ride was thrilling with its sudden drops and sharp turns, causing my heart to race and my body to feel weightless. factor /FAK-ter/ [noun] – a fact or situation that influences the result of something The lack of exercise is a significant factor in the development of health problems…
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Intermediate

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Cities designed to be reusable

2023年3月20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。 Have you ever heard of disassembling cities before? Can disassembling cities help lessen the environmental impact? 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。 population /pop-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people living in a particular country, area, or place The population of the city has grown rapidly over the last few years. development /dih-VEL-uhp-muhnt/ [noun] – an area on which new buildings are built in order to make a profit The new housing development on the outskirts of town is expected to provide affordable homes for many families. material /muh-TEER-ee-uhl/ [noun]…
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Beginner

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Cities designed to be reusable

2023年3月20日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. withstand /with-STAND/ [verb] – to be strong enough, or not be changed by something, or to oppose a person or thing successfully Even though the storm was strong, the tree was able to withstand the strong winds due to its sturdy roots. environmentalist /en-vahy-ruhn-MEN-tl-ist/ [noun] – a person who is interested in or studies the environment and who tries to protect it from being damaged by human activities An environmentalist is someone who cares deeply about protecting the planet and preserving natural resources for future generations. infrastructure /IN-fruh-struhk-cher/ [noun] – the basic systems and services, such…
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Cities designed to be reusable

2023年3月20日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What does it mean to disassemble a city? Have you ever heard of this concept before? What are some reasons why a city might need to be disassembled? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. concern /kuhn-SURN/ [noun] – a worried or nervous feeling about something, or something that makes you feel worried I have a concern about the safety of the playground equipment, and I think we should inspect it before the children start playing on it. unique /yoo-NEEK/ [adjective] – being the only existing one of its type or, more…
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Intermediate

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Why is vinegar so effective at cleaning?

2023年3月17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。 Have you ever used vinegar as a cleaning agent? Do you find vinegar effective in removing tough stains? 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。 take up /teyk uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to fill an amount of space or time My new hobby of painting has taken up most of my free time lately. hide /hahyd/ [verb] – to put something or someone in a place where that thing or person cannot be seen or found, or to put yourself somewhere where you cannot be seen or found My little…
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Beginner

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Why is vinegar so effective at cleaning?

2023年3月17日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tedious /TEE-dee-uhs/ [adjective] – boring Studying for the final exam was so tedious that Maria found it hard to stay focused for more than 20 minutes. laborious /luh-BAWR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – needing a lot of time and effort It was a laborious task for the group of volunteers to clean up the park after the music festival. acidic /uh-SID-ik/ [adjective] – containing acid The orange juice tasted too acidic for Sarah’s liking, so she added a spoonful of sugar to balance the sourness. property /PROP-er-tee/ [noun] – a quality that something has The cooling sensation of peppermint…
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Why is vinegar so effective at cleaning?

2023年3月17日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you think vinegar is an effective cleaner? How would you describe the smell of vinegar when used for cleaning? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. chore /chawr/ [noun] – a job or piece of work that is often boring or unpleasant but needs to be done regularly I don’t enjoy doing my laundry because it feels like such a chore; it takes a lot of time and effort to sort, wash, and fold all my clothes. dissolve /dih-ZOLV/ [verb] – (of a solid) to be absorbed by a liquid, especially…
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Intermediate

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How climate change threatens ski resort shutdowns

2023年3月15日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of activities can you do at a ski resort? What is your favorite thing about skiing at a resort? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. melt /melt/ [verb] – to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid, or to cause something to do this After leaving the ice cream in the sun for too long, it began to melt and turned into a sticky mess. long term /LAWNG-turm/ [noun] – happening, existing, or continuing for many years or far into the future Regular exercise is important for…
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Intermediate

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