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BTS becomes first foreign group in history to dominate Japan’s Oricon albums chart

2022年1月9日

BTS is first foreign group to dominate in Japan's Oricon albums chart

©Bighit Entertainment via Twitter (@bts_bighit) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about K-pop? Which K-pop stars do you know or have you heard of? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. land /land/ [verb] – to bring into or cause to arrive in a particular place, position, or condition He deserves the promotion. His hard work landed him in that position. stream /streem/ [verb] – to send or receive sound or video directly over the internet as a continuous flow Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” has been streamed over 1…
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Intermediate

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The “tiara effect” behind hard work

2022年1月8日

Man overwhelmed with tasks and responsibilities at work

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How can you determine if someone is a hard worker? Do you agree that working more hours means hard work? Please explain your answer. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. get ahead /GET uh-HED/ [phrasal verb] – to achieve success, often in your work or in society Takeshi is extremely motivated to get ahead in his career. expectation /ek-spek-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the feeling or belief that something will or should happen There is a high expectation for her to get into medical school. promotion /pruh-MOH-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of raising…
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Intermediate

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The “tiara effect” behind hard work

2022年1月8日

Man overwhelmed with tasks and responsibilities at work

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。 For you, what is hard work? Who do you consider a hard worker? (a family member, a friend, etc.) 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。 career /kuh-REER/ [noun] – the job or series of jobs that you do during your working life My brother wants to have a career in writing. worth /wurth/ [adjective] – to be important or interesting enough to receive a particular action “No Longer Human” is worth reading. I highly recommend it. effort /EF-ert/ [noun] – physical or mental activity needed to achieve something The…
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Beginner

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The “tiara effect” behind hard work

2022年1月8日

Man overwhelmed with tasks and responsibilities at work

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. put (one’s) head down /poot (wuhn’s) hed doun/ [idiom] – to put forth effort on a task, especially that involves reading or writing Put your head down and tackle challenges one step at a time. expertise /ek-sper-TEEZ/ [noun] – a high level of knowledge or skill Joshua has technical expertise. He’s perfect for the job. coin /koin/ [verb] – to invent a new word or expression, or to use one in a particular way for the first time Do you know who coined the term “smartphone”? ascend /uh-SEND/ [verb] – to rise to a position of…
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Expert

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France bans plastic packaging for most fruits and vegetables

2022年1月6日

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©BBC via GETTY IMAGES 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。 When do you usually go to the grocery? Do you buy fruits from the convenience store? 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。 ban /ban/ [verb] – to forbid (= refuse to allow) something The school banned the use of cell phones in classrooms. wrap /rap/ [verb] – to cover or surround something with paper, cloth, or other material She happily wrapped Christmas presents. environmental /en-vahy-ruhn-MUHN-tl/ [adjective] – relating to the environment Cali’s friends are encouraging her to join an environmental club. effort /EF-ert/ [noun] –…
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Beginner

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France bans plastic packaging for most fruits and vegetables

2022年1月6日

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©BBC via GETTY IMAGES Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. eliminate /ih-LIM-uh-neyt / [verb] – to remove or take away someone or something I want to eliminate fatty foods from my diet this year. substitution /suhb-stuh-TOO-shn/ [noun] – the use of one person or thing instead of another My aunts use honey in substitution for sugar. cutlery /KUHT-luh-ree/ [noun] – knives, forks, and spoons used for eating food She takes proper care of her gold cutlery. enforce /en-FOHRS/ [verb] – to make people obey a law, or to make a particular situation happen or be accepted Pandemic rules are strictly enforced these…
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Expert

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France bans plastic packaging for most fruits and vegetables

2022年1月6日

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©BBC via GETTY IMAGES Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you eat fruits? How do you store leftover vegetables? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. revolution /rev-uh-LOO-shuhn / [noun] – a very important change in the way that people do things The technological revolution has affected our way of life. determination /dih-tur-muh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult I admire Jessie for his determination to finish the race. put an end /poot-uhn-end/ [phrasal verb] – to make something stop happening or existing The mayor promised…
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Intermediate

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