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Why do we dream?

2023年1月5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 remember your dreams? Do you believe that dreams have special meanings? 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。 dream /dreem/ [noun] – a series of events or images that happen in your mind when you are sleeping I had a weird dream last night. nightmare /NAHYT-mair/ [noun] – a very upsetting or frightening dream What was your nightmare about? Do you still remember it? stay /stey/ [verb] – to continue doing something, or to continue to be in a particular state The store stays open until 8 p.m….
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What age is ideal for literacy development?

2023年1月4日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exposure /ik-SPOH-zher/ [noun] – the fact of experiencing something or being affected by it because of being in a particular situation or place Strong sunlight exposure can be harmful to the body.  literacy /LIT-er-uh-see/ [noun] – the ability to read and write Both cities have high literacy rates. numerous /NOO-mer-uhs/ [adjective] – many Numerous houses collapsed in the earthquake. renowned /ri-NOUND/ [adjective] – famous for something This restaurant is renowned for its cuisine. counterpart /KOUN-ter-pahrt/ [noun] – a person or thing that has the same purpose as another one in a different place or organization The…
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What age is ideal for literacy development?

2023年1月4日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. In your opinion, what age is ideal for literacy development? What was your favorite book when you were younger? Could you tell me about it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. crucial /KROO-shuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary He wasn’t there at the crucial moment. increasingly /in-KREE-sing-lee/ [adverb] – more and more The pain has become increasingly frequent. formal /FAWR-muhl/ [adjective] – Formal education or training is received in a school or college She had little formal education. apparent /uh-PAIR-uhnt/ [adjective] – able to be seen or understood Her unhappiness…
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What age is ideal for literacy development?

2023年1月4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。 Did you like reading books when you were a child? What was your favorite book when you were a child? 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。 success /suhk-SES/ [noun] – the achieving of the results wanted or hoped for The movie was a great success. typical /TIP-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – showing all the characteristics that you would usually expect from a particular group of things This painting is typical of his work. experience /ik-SPEER-ee-uhns / [noun] – something that happens to you that affects how you feel The best way…
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The benefits of friendly competition

2023年1月3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 tennis? Do you believe in friendly competition? 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。 relationship /ri-LEy-shuhn-ship/ [noun] – the way in which two or more people feel and behave toward each other The two nations have been maintaining a friendly relationship. professional /pruh-FESH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – having the type of job that is respected because it involves a high level of education and training She wants to become a professional cook. competitor /kuhm-PET-i-ter/ [noun] – a person, team, or company that is competing against others She was the…
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The benefits of friendly competition

2023年1月3日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rival /RAHY-vuhl / [noun] – a person, group, etc. competing with others for the same thing or in the same area She competed with her rival for a prize. jealousy /JEL-uh-see/ [noun] – a feeling of unhappiness and anger because someone has something or someone that you want Jealousy can suffocate any relationship. determine /dih-TUR-min/ [verb] – to control or influence something directly, or to decide what will happen The investigation will determine what really happened. hostility /ho-STIL-i-tee/ [noun] – an occasion when someone is unfriendly or shows that they do not like something He feels…
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The benefits of friendly competition

2023年1月3日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of sports are popular in your country? Could you tell me about them? Could you tell me about your best friend? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. maintain /meyn-TEYN/ [verb] – to continue to have; to keep in existence, or not allow to become less We aim to maintain high standards of customer care. opponent /uh-POH-nuhnt / [noun] – a person who someone is competing against in a sports event He knocked his opponent down with a single blow. personality /pur-suh-NAL-i-tee/ [noun] – the type of person you are,…
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Miniature pipebots to help with the UK’s leakage crisis

2023年1月2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 think you use too much water? What do you use water for? 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。 engineer /en-juh-NEER/ [noun] – a person whose job is to design or build machines, engines, or electrical equipment, or things such as roads, railways, or bridges, using scientific principles My brother is studying to be an engineer. pipe /pahyp/ [noun] – a tube inside which liquid or gas flows from one place to another Could you check if there are any leaks in the pipe? develop /dih-VEL-uhp/ [verb] –…
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