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Four ways to be a sustainable fashionista

2022年4月27日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How would you describe your fashion sense? How often do you go shopping for clothes? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. minor /MAHY-ner/ [adjective] – having little importance, influence, or effect, especially when compared with other things of the same type There were some minor changes to the schedule. fashionista /fash-uh-NEE-stuh/ [noun] – a devoted follower of fashion She is known as the stylish fashionista of the group. outfit /OUT-fit/ [noun] – a set of clothes worn for a particular occasion or activity Alice went out to buy a new outfit…
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Intermediate

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MPs worry that a labor shortage in agriculture could lead to an increase in prices

2022年4月26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。 Should the agricultural industry be prioritized? Does labor shortage happen in your country? 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。 communicate /kuh-MYOO-ni-keyt/ [verb] – to share information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals We may now communicate with people on the other side of the globe in real time declare /dih-KLAIR / [verb] – to announce something clearly, firmly, publicly, or officially It was the greatest chocolate cake she had ever had, she declared. farming /FAHR-ming/ [noun] – the activity of working on a…
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Beginner

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MPs worry that a labor shortage in agriculture could lead to an increase in prices

2022年4月26日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. chronic /KRON-ik/ [adjective] – (especially of a disease or something bad) continuing for a long time There is a chronic shortage of teachers. reliant /ri-LAHY-uhnt/ [adjective] – needing a particular thing or person in order to continue, to work correctly, or to succeed The project’s success is reliant on success. scarcity /SKAIR-si-tee/ [noun] – a situation in which something is not easy to find or get There is a scarcity of skilled workers in the company. fundamental /fuhn-duh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – forming the base, from which everything else develops We must make a big fundamental approach to…
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Expert

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MPs worry that a labor shortage in agriculture could lead to an increase in prices

2022年4月26日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Does your country prioritize agriculture? Please elaborate on your answer. Why does labor shortage happen? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. lead to /leed too/ [phrasal verb] – if an action or event leads to something, it causes that thing to happen or exist Reducing speed limits should lead to fewer accidents on the road. imported /im-PAWRT-id/ [adjective] – (of goods or services) brought into a country from abroad for sale The imported cigarettes were bought by my dad. seasonal /SEE-zuh-nl/ [adjective] – relating to or happening during a particular period…
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Intermediate

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Twitter implements a “poison pill” against Elon Musk’s offer

2022年4月25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 use Twitter? How often do you use social media sites? 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。 director /dih-REK-ter/ [noun] – a manager of an organization, company, college, etc. He became a board director last year. own /ohn/ [verb] – to have something that legally belongs to you Sadly, I don’t own a computer. against /uh-GENST/ [preposition] – disagreeing with a plan or activity She was against the decision to cancel the meeting. announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially They’ll…
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Beginner

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Twitter implements a “poison pill” against Elon Musk’s offer

2022年4月25日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. board /bawrd/ [noun] – the group of people who are responsible for controlling and organizing a company or organization The proposal needs to be approved by the board first before implementation. takeover /TEYK-oh-ver/ [noun] – a situation in which a company gets control of another company by buying enough of its shares The company’s takeover could mean additional job losses. unsolicited /uhn-suh-LIS-i-tid/ [adjective] – not asked for There are no records for the demo tape requests. These are unsolicited. restrict /ri-STRIKT/ [verb] – to limit the movements or actions of someone The government has passed a…
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Expert

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Twitter implements a “poison pill” against Elon Musk’s offer

2022年4月25日

twitter

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When did you first join a social media platform? Please tell me more about it. What do you think are the pros and cons of social media? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. billionaire /bil-yuh-NAIR/ [noun] – a person who has money, property, etc. that is worth at least 1,000,000,000 dollars, pounds, euros, etc. The newly appointed mayor is actually a billionaire. stake /steyk/ [noun] – a share or a financial involvement in something such as a business Charles holds a 10 percent stake of the company. strategy /STRAT-i-jee/ [noun] –…
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Intermediate

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