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Preparing for the new year

2022年12月30日

幸せを願う大切なお守り

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 buy omamori? What is your goal for next year? 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。 wish /wish/ [verb] – to hope that something you want will be made real because of good luck or magical powers I wish you good health! traffic /TRAF-ik/ [noun] – the number of vehicles moving along roads, or the amount of aircraft, trains, or ships moving along a route The traffic is heavy at this hour. see /see/ [verb] – to understand, know, or realize Lori’s behavior was seen as rude. luck…
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Beginner

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Preparing for the new year

2022年12月30日

幸せを願う大切なお守り

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ace /eys/ [verb] – to do very well in an exam I aced my math finals. All that studying was worth it. embroider /em-BROI-der/ [verb] – to decorate cloth or clothing with patterns or pictures consisting of stitches that are sewn directly onto the material The dress she wore was embroidered with flowers and gems. matchmaking /MACH-mey-ker/ [noun] – the activity of arranging marriages or romantic relationships between people Maybe we should do some matchmaking to introduce them to one another a little bit. dazzling /DA-zuh-luhng/ [adjective] – extremely attractive or exciting Her dazzling performance was…
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Preparing for the new year

2022年12月30日

幸せを願う大切なお守り

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you consider yourself to be lucky or unlucky? Why? What is your New Year’s resolution? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. academic /ak-uh-DEM-ik/ [adjective] – relating to schools, colleges, and universities, or connected with studying and thinking, not with practical skills Two terms make up the academic year. safety /SEFY-tee/ [noun] – a state in which or a place where you are safe and not in danger or at risk Out of safety concerns, they turned off the power plant. socialize /SOH-shuh-lahyz/ [verb] – to spend time when you are…
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Intermediate

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The rising risk of shortsightedness

2022年12月29日

Young pediatrician in white coat helps to get new glasses for little girl.

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. myopia /mahy-OH-pee-uh/ [noun] – a condition in which someone cannot clearly see things that are far away Individuals with myopia may frequently read without glasses or lenses. disparate /DIS-per-it/ [adjective] – different in every way She struggled to adjust between the two countries due to their disparate cultures. affliction /uh-FLIK-shuhn/ [noun] – something that makes you suffer Deafness is a great affliction to his work. impairment /im-PAIR-muhnt/ [noun] – deterioration in the functioning of a body part, organ, or system that can be temporary or permanent and can result from injury or disease Intellectual impairment is…
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The rising risk of shortsightedness

2022年12月29日

Young pediatrician in white coat helps to get new glasses for little girl.

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How long do you use your computer or smartphone? What do you usually use it for? How often do you go outside? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. notice /NOH-tis/ [verb] – to see or become conscious of something or someone I noticed that he had taken a piece of candy from the jar. lifestyle /LAHYF-stahyl/ [noun] – someone’s way of living; the things that a person or particular group of people usually do The key to living a healthy lifestyle is regular exercise. rapidly /RAP-id-lee/ [adverb] – in a fast…
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Intermediate

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The rising risk of shortsightedness

2022年12月29日

Young pediatrician in white coat helps to get new glasses for little girl.

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 have good eyesight? How do you take care of your eyes? 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。 among /uh-MUHNG/ [preposition] – happening or being included as part of a group of people or things Ice cream and candies are popular among children. case /keys/ [noun] – a particular situation or example of something Mary has been suffering from a bad case of sunburn. blind /blahynd/ [adjective] – unable to see My grandfather started to go blind in his late sixties. worse /wurs/ [adjective] – more unpleasant, difficult,…
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Beginner

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Companies are promoting remote employment more than ever

2022年12月28日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. workplace /WURK-PLEYS/ [noun] – a building or room where people perform their jobs, or these places generally I work in a clean and comfortable workplace. embrace /em-BREYS/ [verb] – to accept something enthusiastically Many people are unwilling to embrace new technologies. hybrid /HAHY-brid/ [adjective] – combining two different things The vehicle is a hybrid that uses both electricity and gasoline. drawback /DRAW-bak/ [noun] – a disadvantage or the negative part of a situation The one big drawback of the planned scheme was its high cost. entail /en-TEYL/ [verb] – to make something necessary, or to involve…
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Expert

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Companies are promoting remote employment more than ever

2022年12月28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 working from home? Do you like working remotely? 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。 follow /FOL-oh/ [verb] – to obey someone, or to act according to something You have to follow her advice. announcement /uh-NOUNS-muhnt/ [nou] – something that someone says officially, giving information about something An announcement will be made next week. employment /em-PLOI-muhnt/ [noun] – the fact of someone being paid to work for a company or organization She was unable to find employment. shift /shift/ [noun] – a change in position or direction…
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Beginner

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Companies are promoting remote employment more than ever

2022年12月28日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you enjoy hybrid work? Why or why not? Would you promote hybrid work? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. permanently /PUR-muh-nuhnt/ [adverb] – always and forever Smoking is likely to permanently harm your health.  abandon /uh-BAN-duhn/ [verb] – to leave a place, thing, or person, usually forever He abandoned his hometown. growth /grohth/ [noun] – the process of developing or of increasing in size Population growth is decreasing by 1.4% each year. emotional /ih-MOH-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – having and expressing strong feelings He tends to be emotional….
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Intermediate

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