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Are Gen Z workers the ones that are the most stressed out at work?

2023年2月22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 personally identify as a member of Gen Z? Do you feel that your generation is more open-minded and accepting of diversity than previous generations? 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。 challenge /CHAL-inj/ [noun] – (the situation of being faced with) something that needs great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully and therefore tests a person’s ability Learning a new language can be a challenge, but with practice and determination, you can become fluent. professional /pruh-FESH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – relating to work that needs special…
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The different views of willpower

2023年2月21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。 How do you motivate yourself? What motivates you every day? 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。 publish /PUHB-lish/ [verb] – to make information available to people, especially in a book, magazine, or newspaper, or to produce and sell a book, magazine, or newspaper Our group publishes a journal every four months. situation /sich-oo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time and place He oftentimes feels awkward in social situations. view /vyoo/ [noun] – an opinion, belief, or idea,…
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Beginner

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The different views of willpower

2023年2月21日

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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What things do you have the motivation to do? What motivates you to achieve your goals? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inflexible /in-FLEK-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – (especially of opinions and rules) fixed and unable or unwilling to change This strategy is too expensive and inflexible. ego /EE-goh/ [noun] – your idea or opinion of yourself, especially your feeling of your own importance and ability Sarah needed a job to boost her ego, so I’m delighted she got the job. theory /THEE-uh-ree/ [noun] – something suggested as a reasonable explanation for facts,…
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Intermediate

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The different views of willpower

2023年2月21日

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. finite /FAHY-nahyt/ [adjective] – having a limit or end We must protect the finite resources of the world. tenacity /tuh-NAS-i-tee/ [noun] – the determination to continue what you are doing He has shown great tenacity in his studies of paleontology. deplete /dih-PLEET/ [verb] – to reduce something in size or amount, especially supplies of energy, money, etc. Warehouse inventories should be depleted by May. accumulate /uh-KYOO-myuh-leyt/ [verb] – to gradually increase in number or amount Dust and dirt quickly accumulate if a house is not cleaned on a regular basis. constrained /kuhn-STREYND/ [adjective] – forced to…
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YouTube CEO steps down after nine years

2023年2月20日

Wroclaw, Poland - OCT 23, 2019: Man holding smart phone with YouTube logo on screen. YouTube is most popular video service developed by Google.

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. step down /STEP doun/ [phrasal verb] – to give up a job or position The manager was forced to step down due to poor health. commend /kuh-MEND/ [verb] – to formally praise someone or something Readers commend Sasaki for his meticulous attention to detail. portfolio /pohrt-FOH-lee-oh/ [noun (business)] – the range of products or services that a company offers, or the businesses that someone owns The response from customers to our product portfolio has been very positive. surpass /ser-PAS/ [verb] – to do or be better or greater than something This year, sales of children’s books…
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YouTube CEO steps down after nine years

2023年2月20日

Wroclaw, Poland - OCT 23, 2019: Man holding smart phone with YouTube logo on screen. YouTube is most popular video service developed by Google.

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you watch videos on YouTube? What was the last video you watched on YouTube? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. advisory /ad-VAHY-zuh-ree/ [adjective] – relating to giving advice He was chosen last month to serve on the advisory committee. throughout /throo-OUT/ [adverb] – in every part, or during the whole period of time People throughout the world were shocked by the news of the disaster. varied /VAIR-eed/ [adjective] – having or showing many different types, or changing often The school provides a fun and varied schedule of social…
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Intermediate

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YouTube CEO steps down after nine years

2023年2月20日

Wroclaw, Poland - OCT 23, 2019: Man holding smart phone with YouTube logo on screen. YouTube is most popular video service developed by Google.

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 videos do you watch on YouTube? Do you watch YouTube videos every day? 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。 CEO /C-E-O/ [noun] – chief executive officer: the person with the most important position in a company Yamanaka will rejoin the company as president and CEO. blog /blawg/ [noun] – a regular record of your thoughts, opinions, or experiences that you put on the internet for other people to read She publishes recipes, advice, and restaurant reviews on a food blog. recently /REE-suhnt-lee/ [adverb] – not long ago, or…
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The people supporting future generations in the fight against climate change

2023年2月19日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you an advocate for climate rights? Why or why not? In your opinion, what are the most pressing climate-related issues facing the world today? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. concept /KON-sept / [noun] – a principle or idea A concept is an abstract idea, and it can be difficult to understand without concrete examples. extreme /ik-STREEM/ [adjective] – very severe or bad Exercising for a long time in hot weather can be extreme and potentially dangerous if you don’t take proper precautions. current /KUR-uhnt/ [adjective] – of the present…
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Intermediate

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