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Green initiatives are accelerating UK growth

2023年2月5日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – a change from one form or type to another, or the process by which this happens The transition from a totalitarian regime to a democratic government was not without its challenges and obstacles. leadership /LEE-der-ship / [noun] – the set of characteristics that make a good leader Effective leadership requires not only a clear vision and strategic plan but also the ability to inspire and motivate a team toward a common goal. momentum /moh-MEN-tuhm/ [noun] – the quality that keeps an event developing or making progress after it has started With growing…
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Plant-based ingredients to create tastier meat-free products

2023年2月4日

Assorted meat products including ham and sausages.

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. incubator /IN-kyuh-bey-ter/ [noun] – a heated, insulated box used to grow and maintain microbiological or cell cultures Scientists are maximizing the use of incubators to grow the cell structures needed in their studies. concoction /kon-KOK-shuhn/ [noun] – something put together from several different things This particular concoction had tamarind, garlic, and mustard seed, among other components. administer /ad-MIN-uh-ster/ [verb] – to give something to someone Several medicines can be administered by paramedics. additive /AD-i-tiv/ [noun] – a substance that is added to food in order to improve its taste or appearance or to keep it fresh…
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Plant-based ingredients to create tastier meat-free products

2023年2月4日

Assorted meat products including ham and sausages.

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 meat? Do you usually eat food at restaurants? 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。 tasty /TEY-stee/ [adjective] – tasty food has a strong and very pleasant flavor Ms. Lamb serves the tastiest coffee in town. liquid /LIK-wid/ [noun] – a substance, such as water, that is not solid or a gas and that can be poured easily Any remaining liquid in the rice should be drained. certain /SUR-tn/ [adjective] – particular but not named or described Some students don’t have to take certain exams. explain /ik-SPLEYN/…
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Beginner

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Plant-based ingredients to create tastier meat-free products

2023年2月4日

Assorted meat products including ham and sausages.

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What foods do you often cook? Do you think a vegetarian diet is better than one that includes meat? Why or why not? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. key /kee/ [noun] – the most important part of achieving something or explaining a situation Being confident is the key to success. produce /pruh-DOOS/ [verb] – to make something or bring something into existence Vehicles that are safer against theft are being produced by car makers. widely /WAHYD-lee/ [adverb] – including a lot of different places, people, subjects, etc. Folk medicine widely…
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Intermediate

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Should you sing if you have a cold?

2023年2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 enjoy singing? Are you a member of a choir or singing group? 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。 voice /vois / [noun] – the sounds that are made when people speak or sing She has a beautiful singing voice and always impresses the audience during her performances. performer /per-FAWRM/ [noun] – a person who entertains people by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music The acrobat was a skilled performer and amazed the crowd. prevent /pri-VENT/ [verb] – to stop something from happening or someone from doing something…
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Should you sing if you have a cold?

2023年2月3日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sinus /SAHY-nuhs/ [noun] – any of the spaces inside the head that are connected to the back of the nose After weeks of suffering from a cold, she finally felt relief when her sinus congestion started to clear up. laryngitis /lar-uhn-JAHY-tis / [noun] – a painful swelling of the larynx, usually caused by an infection Chronic laryngitis can lead to hoarseness, a persistent cough, and difficulty speaking. inflammation /in-fluh-MEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a red, painful, and often swollen area in or on a part of your body Chronic inflammation has been linked to various diseases, such as…
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Should you sing if you have a cold?

2023年2月3日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever performed in front of a large audience? If so, how did you feel, and what was the experience like? If not, would you like to try it? What precautions can you take to avoid catching a cold, and what should you do if you do get sick? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. survival /SER-vahy-vuhl/ [noun] – the fact of a person, organization, etc. continuing to live or exist The survival of the species depends on their ability to adapt to changing environments. specialist /SPESH-uh-list/ [noun] – someone…
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Intermediate

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Europe’s enigma

2023年2月2日

Aerial of the Albanian Alps taken in May 2022

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What place in Europe would you like to visit and why? How often do you go hiking? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. (the) Alps /alps/ [noun (plural)] – a large mountain range in Europe, stretching from Austria and Slovenia in the east, through Italy, Switzerland, Germany, and Liechtenstein, to France in the west This summer, we’re going hiking in the Alps. extend /ik-STEND/ [verb] – to reach, stretch, or continue The route extends beyond the road’s end. peculiar /pi-KYOOL-yer/ [adjective] – unusual and strange, sometimes in an unpleasant way This…
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Intermediate

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