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Don’t hide your stress! Here’s why

2022年7月17日

Upper view of stressed middle age business woman at the table.

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. subtle /SUHT-l/ [adjective] – not loud, bright, noticeable, or obvious in any way She’s been dropping subtle hints of the surprise. cue /kyoo/ [noun] – a signal for someone to do something When I nod, that’s your cue to enter the stage. tensely /TENS-lee/ [adverb] – in a worried or nervous way He tensely awaited the upcoming announcement. scowl /skoul/ [verb] – to look at someone or something with a very annoyed expression Jake scowled at his siblings for jolting him awake with their noise. animosity /an-uh-MOS-i-tee/ [noun] – strong dislike, opposition, or anger Although they’re…
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Don’t hide your stress! Here’s why

2022年7月17日

Upper view of stressed middle age business woman at the table.

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How could you tell if someone is stressed? What do you usually advise people who are stressed? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. anxiety /ang-ZAHY-i-tee/ [noun] – an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that is happening or might happen in the future Her voice has a hint of anxiety. minor /MAHY-ner/ [adjective] – having little importance, influence, or effect, especially when compared with other things of the same type The program has undergone some minor adjustments. interviewee /IN-ter-vyoo-EE/ [noun] – the person who answers the questions during an…
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New book explores Japan’s abandoned rural areas

2022年7月16日

Akiya

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. conservative /kuhn-SUR-vuh-tiv/ [adjective] – not usually liking or trusting change, especially sudden change Older people tend to be more conservative and a bit suspicious of anything new. housing /HOU-zing/ [noun] – buildings for people to live in There’s a shortage of cheap housing in the region. openly /OH-puhn-lee/ [adverb] – in an open manner, visibly Sarah talked openly about her problems. superior /suh-PEER-ee-er/ [adjective] – better than average or better than other people or things of the same type This is clearly the work of a superior artist. extinct /ik-STINGKT/ [adjective] – no longer existing There…
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New book explores Japan’s abandoned rural areas

2022年7月16日

Akiya

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 go to a place with no people? Do you want to leave a place if there are no people around? 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。 bright /BRAHYT/ [adjective] – full of light, shining The rooms were bright. empty /EMP-tee/ [adjective] – not containing any things or people The train was empty. countryside /KUHN-tree-sahyd / [noun ] – land not in towns, cities, or industrial areas, that is either used for farming or left in its natural condition The countryside around there is beautiful. record…
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New book explores Japan’s abandoned rural areas

2022年7月16日

Akiya

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What will you do if you go to a place without any people? What do you think is the reason why people leave a place? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bunch /BUHNCH/ [noun] – a number of things of the same type fastened together or in a close group The reorganization will give us a whole bunch of problems. destroy /dih-STROI/ [verb] – to damage something so badly that it cannot be used We know it is easier to destroy than to create. event /ih-VENT/ [noun] – anything that happens,…
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Intermediate

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Dubai restaurants awarded for the best food

2022年7月15日

Michelin Food

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. skyscraper /SKAHY-skrey-per/ [noun] – a very tall modern building, usually in a city The restaurant is at the top of one of the skyscrapers. come through /KUHM-THROO/ [phrasal verb] – become apparent or noticeable through actions or performance. His nervousness comes through when he speaks. consistent /kuhn-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way There has been a consistent improvement in her attitude. innovative /IN-uh-vey-tiv/ [adjective] – using new methods or ideas She was an innovative manager. anticipate /an-TIS-uh-peyt/ [verb] – to imagine or expect that something will happen We don’t anticipate…
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Dubai restaurants awarded for the best food

2022年7月15日

Michelin Food

©https://pixabay.com/photos/platting-fine-dining-vegan-4282022/ Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How can you describe your favorite food? Why is your favorite food better than the meals you’ve tasted? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. quality /kwol-i-tee/ [noun] – how good or bad something is Their products are of very high quality. ingredients /in-GREE-dee-uhnt/ [noun] – a food that is used with other foods in the preparation of a particular dish The list of ingredients included onions. personality /pur-suh-NAL-i-tee/ [noun] – the type of person you are, shown by the way you behave, feel, and think She has a very warm personality….
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Intermediate

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Dubai restaurants awarded for the best food

2022年7月15日

Michelin Food

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 food? Do you like awards? 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。 amazing /uh-MEY-zing/ [adjective] – very good This is amazing. building /BIL-ding/ [noun] – a structure with walls and a roof, such as a house or factory The building is tall. pool /POOL/ [noun] – a swimming place Let us swim in the pool. chef /SHEF/ [noun] – a skilled and trained cook who works in a hotel or restaurant, especially the most important cook The chef cooks food. whole /hohl/ [adjective] – complete or not…
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Beginner

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