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Hiding ‘Like’ counts on your Facebook and Instagram posts is now within reach

2021年6月23日

Hiding 'Like' counts on your Facebook and Instagram posts is now within reach

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Which between Facebook and Instagram do you use more often? How many friends/followers do you have on Facebook/Instagram? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. feed /feed/ [noun] – a web page, screen, etc. that updates often to show the latest information I deleted some of my old posts on my Instagram feed. crisis /KRAHY-sis/ [noun] – an extremely dangerous or difficult situation The country is experiencing an economic crisis due to the virus. escalate /ES-kuh-leyt/ [verb] – to become or make something become greater or more serious The conflict escalated more…
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Global online shutdowns hit major businesses

2021年6月22日

online

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 online services? What do you do when online services are not available? 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。 shutdown /SHUHT-doun/ [noun] – the act or process of ending the operations of a business, system, industry, etc., either temporarily or permanently The online shutdown was temporary. It lasted for only 2 hours. last /lahst/ [verb] – to continue to exist The rain lasted until morning. issue /ISH-oo/ [noun] – a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about Pollution is the country’s top issue. service…
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Beginner

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Global online shutdowns hit major businesses

2021年6月22日

online

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. outage /OU-tij/ [noun] – a period when a service, such as electricity, is not available Power outages affected nearly 100 houses in the aftermath of the typhoon. large-scale /LAHRJ-SKEYL/ [adjective] – involving many people or things, or happening over a large area A large-scale organizational reform is being planned. stock exchange /stok iks-CHEYNJ/ [noun] – a place where shares in companies are bought and sold, or the organization of people whose job is to do this buying or selling Haru makes a living by trading on the international stock exchange. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a situation…
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Global online shutdowns hit major businesses

2021年6月22日

online

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What transactions do you do online? How often do you use online services? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. firm /furm/ [noun] – a company or business We submitted the contract to an engineering firm. timing /TAHY-ming/ [noun] – the time when something happens The stormy weather has such bad timing. We were supposed to go on a picnic today. external /ik-STUR-nl/ [adjective] – of, on, for, or coming from the outside External factors such as noises can make anyone lose focus on their work. connectivity /kon-ek-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability…
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Can “wellness days” help de-stress workers?

2021年6月21日

relaxation

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 are your day offs? What do you do on your day offs? 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。 extended /ik-STEN-did/ [adjective] – long or longer than usual The book sale has been extended until Sunday. day off /dey of/ [noun] – a day when you do not work I usually just stay at home on my day offs. positive /POZ-i-tiv/ [adjective] – good or useful The new movie received many positive reviews. disadvantage /dis-uhd-VAN-tij/ [noun] – a condition or situation that causes problems Her poor health is her…
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Can “wellness days” help de-stress workers?

2021年6月21日

relaxation

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How many day offs do you have in a week? What is your opinion about employees who work on rest days? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. medical /MED-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – of or relating to medicine, or for the treatment of disease or injury Shiela is planning to go to medical school in college. conduct /kuhn-DUHKT/ [verb] – to organize and perform a particular activity When must we conduct the survey? quarterly /KWAWR-ter-lee/ [adjective] – (happening) four times a year We have quarterly meetings with the top management. unreasonable /uhn-REE-zuh-nuh-buhl/ [adjective]…
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Intermediate

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Can “wellness days” help de-stress workers?

2021年6月21日

relaxation

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pop-up /POP-uhp/ [adjective] – something that appears or occurs suddenly Pop-up ads on videos can be bothersome but they help companies promote their work. churn /churn/ [verb] – to move violently Workers tend to churn about when agitated or stressed. reception /ri-SEP-shuhn/ [noun] – the way in which people react to something or someone Natsume’s second book received positive receptions from the public. impromptu /im-PROMP-too/ [adjective] – done or said without earlier planning or preparation The audience complimented Mila’s impromptu speech. have (one’s) best interest at heart /hav (wuhns) best IN-ter-ist at hahrt/ [idiom] – to…
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