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Around the world in 4 pancakes

2022年3月13日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your comfort food? What are some popular street foods in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ultimate /UHL-ti-mit/ [adjective] – most extreme or important because either the original or final, or the best or worst His ultimate goal is to open a coffee shop. spot /spot/ [noun] – a particular place This is a nice spot to have a picnic. feature /FEE-cher/ [verb] – to include someone or something as an important part This collection features handmade crafts from Southeast Asia. satisfy /SAT-is-fahy/ [verb] – to please…
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Around the world in 4 pancakes

2022年3月13日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. craft /krahft/ [verb] – to make objects, especially in a skilled way They crafted the necklace with recycled materials. twist /twist/ [noun] – an unexpected change I like adding Asian twists to traditional British dishes. palate /PAL-it/ [noun] – a person’s ability to taste and judge good food and wine Chef Lory is known for having a discriminating palate. rustic /RUHS-tic/ [adjective] – simple and often rough in appearance; typical of the countryside The couple requested rustic furniture for their new house. irresistible /ir-i-ZIS-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – impossible to refuse, oppose, or avoid because it is too…
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Around the world in 4 pancakes

2022年3月13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。 Are pancakes popular in your country? When was the last time you tried something new for breakfast? 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。 fluffy /FLUHF-ee/ [adjective] – soft and like wool or fur This throw pillow is so fluffy! tour /toor/ [noun] – a visit to a place or area, especially one during which you look around the place or area and learn about it My brother works as a museum tour guide. flour /FLOU-er/ [noun] – powder made from grain, especially wheat, used for making bread, cakes, pasta,…
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Beginner

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Sashimono: Bringing out the inherent beauty of trees

2022年3月12日

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© Natsuki Nishi via The Mainichi 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 own any wooden furniture? Do you live in an area with many trees? 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。 exist /ig-ZIST/ [verb] – to be, or to be real I believe ghosts exist. furniture /FUR-ni-cher/ [noun] – things such as chairs, tables, beds, cupboards, etc. that are put into a house or other building The new furniture will be delivered here by next week. wardrobe /WAWR-drohb/ [noun] – a tall cupboard in which you hang your clothes Please hang these in…
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Sashimono: Bringing out the inherent beauty of trees

2022年3月12日

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© Natsuki Nishi via The Mainichi Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. profound /pruh-FOUND/ [adjective] – felt or experienced very strongly or in an extreme way Social media has a profound effect on people’s points of view. coexist /koh-ig-ZIST/ [verb] – to live or exist together, esp. in peace, at the same time or in the same place People with different cultures coexist in this community. brazier /BREY-zher/ [noun] – a metal container for burning coal, wood, etc. used to give warmth or to cook on Could you bring the brazier to our camping trip next month? chic /sheek/ [adjective] – stylish…
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Sashimono: Bringing out the inherent beauty of trees

2022年3月12日

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© Natsuki Nishi via The Mainichi Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What traditional Japanese craft do you like the most? Please tell me more about it. Do you consider yourself a minimalist? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. woodworking /WOOD-wur-king/ [noun] – the activity of making objects such as furniture from wood I took up woodworking and pottery when I was younger. array /uh-REY/ [noun] – a large number of products of a similar type Please feel free to choose from our array of bags. showy /SHOH-ee/ [adjective] – attracting attention, sometimes…
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Intermediate

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Wales to use electric buses to achieve zero-emission by 2035

2022年3月11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 like to have an electric car? Do you know how to drive a car? 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。 firm /furm/ [noun] – a company offering a professional service, for example a company of lawyers She’s recently started working for a firm of accountants. demand /dih-MAND/ [verb] – to ask for something forcefully, in a way that shows that you do not expect to be refused This year, the union is demanding a 7% pay increase. lack /lak/ [verb] – to not have or not have…
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Beginner

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Wales to use electric buses to achieve zero-emission by 2035

2022年3月11日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fund /fuhnd/ [noun] – an amount of money saved, collected, or provided for a particular purpose The hospital has set up a separate fund to purchase new equipment. anomaly /uh-NOM-uh-lee/ [noun] – something that is unusual enough to be noticeable or seem strange The government examines tax returns using computers to look for anomalies that could indicate fraud. provision /pruh-VIZH-uhn/ [noun] – a statement within an agreement or a law that a particular thing must happen or be done, especially before another can happen or be done To protect foreign employees, we have included specific provisions…
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