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New flashy job titles are on the rise: What’s the risk?

2023年1月21日

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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What job did you want to have when you were young? What is one job you would not like to do? Why? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. creativity /kree-ey-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to produce original and unusual ideas, or to make something new or imaginative The talent and creativity of our workers must be improved. strategy /STRAT-i-jee/ [noun] – a long-range plan for achieving something or reaching a goal, or the skill of making such plans The business’s financial strategy is ineffective. hire /hahyuhr/ [verb] – to employ someone…
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Intermediate

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New flashy job titles are on the rise: What’s the risk?

2023年1月21日

Successful middle aged businessman with laptop in hands standing in modern office interior near window, copy space. Serious male entrepreneur in formal suit working on computer

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. retention /ri-TEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the ability of a company to keep its employees and stop them from going to work somewhere else A key recruitment and retention strategy includes offering health benefits. hype /hahyp/ [noun] – a situation in which something is advertised and discussed in newspapers, on television, etc. a lot in order to attract everyone’s interest His most recent movie has generated a lot of hype. novel /NOV-uhl/ [adjective] – new and original, not like anything seen before It was challenging to wrap your head around such a novel concept. outpace /out-PEYS/ [verb] –…
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How to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables

2023年1月20日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some ways that you personally preserve food at home? Are you interested in learning more about new and emerging food preservation technologies? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prevention /pri-VEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of stopping something from happening or of stopping someone from doing something Prevention is better than cure, so it’s important to take steps to avoid getting sick. mankind /MAN-kahynd/ [noun] – the whole of the human race, including both men and women Mankind has been exploring outer space for decades, but…
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Intermediate

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How to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables

2023年1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。 Is it a challenge for you to preserve food? What is your favorite food? 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。 waste /weyst/ [noun] – unwanted matter or material of any type, especially what is left after useful substances or parts have been removed Putting paper in the recycling bin helps reduce waste. 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 is a big…
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Beginner

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How to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables

2023年1月20日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stakes /steyk/ [noun] – a sum of money or something else of value gambled on the outcome of a risky game or venture The city continues to wager large stakes on airline stock. emission /ih-MISH-uhn/ [noun] – an amount of gas, heat, light, etc. that is sent out The emission of greenhouse gases from industrial processes has been linked to climate change. outweigh /out-WEY/ [verb] – to be greater or more important than something else The potential benefits of the new policy far outweigh the potential drawbacks. commonly /KOM-uhn-lee/ [adverb] – often or usually Commonly, the term…
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Expert

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Masterclasses offered to small business owners

2023年1月19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 want to have your own business? What skill do you want to improve? 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。 advice /ad-VAHYS/ [noun] – an opinion that someone offers you about what you should do or how you should act in a particular situation I’m looking for financial advice. manage /MAN-ij/ [verb] – to control or organize someone or something, especially a business Has she ever had any experience managing large projects? lockdown /LOK-doun/ [noun] – an emergency situation in which people are not allowed to freely enter,…
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Beginner

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Masterclasses offered to small business owners

2023年1月19日

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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is one skill you are proud of? Please tell me more about it. If given the chance, what kind of business would you like to have? Why? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. seminar /SEM-uh-nahr/ [noun] – an occasion when a teacher or expert and a group of people meet to study and discuss something He received an invitation to a seminar in Paris. offer /OF-er/ [verb] – to provide or supply something Career counselors offer advice to all students. professional /pruh-FESH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – related to work that needs a…
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Intermediate

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