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Why people switch industries
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. weary /WEER-ee/ [adjective] – very tired, especially after working hard for a long time His voice sounded almost weary. nursing /NURS-ing / [noun] – the job of being a nurse Nursing is a highly skilled job. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl / [adjective] – able to be easily physically or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked Children are the most vulnerable members of society . drained /dreynd/ [adjective] – very tired She went to bed early because she is drained. resignation /rez-ig-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of telling your employer that you are leaving your job I don’t like to…
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Why people switch industries
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 kind of job would you like to have? Do you easily get bored? 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。 industry /IN-duh-stree/ [noun] – a type of business She’s worked in the banking industry for years. career /kuh-REER/ [noun] – the job or series of jobs that you do during your working life, especially if you continue to get better jobs and earn more money He is not really suited for a teaching career. decision /dih-SIZH-uhn/ [noun] – a choice that you make about something after thinking about several…
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Why people switch industries
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your dream job? Could you tell me about it? What kinds of industries are famous nowadays? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. individual /in-duh-VIJ-oo-uhl/ [noun] – a single person or thing, especially when compared to the group or set to which they belong Each individual has their own personality. aware /uh-WAIR/ [adjective] – knowing that something exists, or having knowledge or experience of a particular thing She is aware of the difficulties. client /KLAYH-uhnt/ [noun] – a customer or someone who receives services The lawyer explained the legal technicalities…
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Why doing hybrid work drains people emotionally
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? What makes you worn out? 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。 employee /em-PLOI-ee/ [noun] – someone who is paid to work for someone else I’m a government employee. worn out /WAWRN-OUT/ [adjective] – extremely tired I was awake all night and I’m worn out. situation /sich-oo-EY-shuhn / [noun] – the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time and place These events will greatly complicate the situation. permanent /PUR-muh-nuhnt/ [adjective] – lasting for a long time…
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Respect for the Elderly Day
Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. filial piety /FIL-ee-uhl PAHY-i-tee/ [noun] – the idea that parents, grandparents, and older people should be treated with honor and respect They place a great deal of faith in following their rules and exhibiting filial piety. guideline /GAHYD-lahyn/ [noun] – information intended to advise people on how something should be done or what something should be Everyone must abide by the guidelines that the organization has adopted. constitute /KON-sti-toot/ [verb] – to be or be considered as something Lack of experience does not necessarily constitute a significant hindrance to advancement. attain /uh-TEYN/ [verb] – to reach…
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Respect for the Elderly Day
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 always visit your grandparents? How old are your grandparents? 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。 celebrant /SEL-uh-bruhnt/ [noun] – a person who attends a celebration What should we give to the birthday celebrant? grandchild /GRAN-chahyld/ [noun] – the child of your son or daughter He loves his granddaughter dearly. fall on (something) /fawl on/ [phrasal verb] – to happen on a particular day or date My birthday will fall on a Sunday this year. go out /go out/ [phrasal verb] – to leave a place in order…
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Respect for the Elderly Day
Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think is the best age? Why? In your opinion, what is the ideal retirement age? Please explain your answer. Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. wisdom /WIZ-duhm/ [noun] – the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make good decisions and judgments Hoshi will almost always offer pearls of wisdom. define /dih-FAHYN/ [verb] – to explain and describe the meaning and exact limits of something Your contract defines your duties and responsibilities. permanently /PUR-muh-nuhnt-lee/ [adverb] – always and forever She had decided to live in Australia permanently….
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Is there still stigma in the workplace around mental health issues?
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 know what a stigma is? Should mental health be prioritized in the workplace? 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。 employer /em-PLOI-er/ [noun] – a person or organization that employs people His employer has increased his salary. limited /LIM-i-tid/ [adjective] – small in amount or number The food is very limited. certain /SUR-tn / [adjective] – particular but not named or described Certain members of the audience are wearing red. take away /TEYK-uh-wey/ [phrasal verb] – if you take something away from someone, you remove it from them,…
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