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“Squid Game” takes Netflix top spot

2021年10月18日

squid game

©Netflix Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. surpass /ser-PAS/ [verb] – to do or be better or more than something else His goal is to surpass the world record. viewership /VYOO-er-ship/ [noun] – the type or number of people who watch a particular television program or station The show’s viewership dropped to nearly half of what it used to be. core /kawr/ [adjective] – central; basic Our target is to appeal to our core customers’ demands. emergence /ih-MUR-juhns/ [noun] – the process of becoming known or developing Researchers are currently studying the emergence of the pandemic flu. premiere /pri-MEER/ [verb] – to…
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“Squid Game” takes Netflix top spot

2021年10月18日

squid game

©Netflix 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。 How often do you watch TV? What was the last TV show you watched? 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。 series /SEER-eez/ [noun] – a set of television or radio broadcasts on the same subject or using the same characters but in different situations What’s the title of that comedy series you’ve been watching? former /FAWR-mer/ [adjective] – of or in an earlier time; before the present time or in the past Before working as a salesperson, Sarah was a former teacher. playground /PLEY-ground/ [noun] – an area…
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“Squid Game” takes Netflix top spot

2021年10月18日

squid game

©Netflix Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What types of TV shows do you usually watch? What non-Japanese shows do you watch? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. draw /draw/ [verb] – to attract attention or interest Her unique artworks often draw large crowds. enthusiast /en-THOO-zee-ast/ [noun] – a person who is very interested in and involved with a particular subject or activity My father and brother are soccer enthusiasts. They never miss any of the games on TV. stand out /STAND out/ [phrasal verb] – to be much better than other similar things or people This…
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Fumio Kishida wins race to become Japan’s next prime minister

2021年10月17日

©BBC News 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 know who Fumio Kishida is? Are you fond of watching news about politics? 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。 despite /dih-SPAHYT/ [preposition] – without taking any notice of or being influenced by; not prevented by Despite the weather, I had a good time during the week. defeat /dih-FEET/ [verb] – to win against someone in a fight, war, or competition They advanced to the final after they had defeated the Italian team. CHAL-inj // [noun] – (the situation of being faced with) something that needs…
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Fumio Kishida wins race to become Japan’s next prime minister

2021年10月17日

Kishida

©BBC News Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. resistance /ri-ZIS-tuhns/ [noun] – the act of fighting against something that is attacking you, or refusing to accept something The idea of a united Europe is faced with a lot of resistance. aspire to /uh-SPAHYUHR / [verb phrase] – to have a strong wish or hope to do or have something As a child, he aspired to be a great actor. resolution /rez-uh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of solving or ending a problem or difficulty He thought of a successful resolution to the crisis. urge /urj / [verb ] – to strongly advise or…
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Fumio Kishida wins race to become Japan’s next prime minister

2021年10月17日

Kishida

©BBC News Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Who is your favorite leader? Why? Could you give some good qualities of a good leader? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. popularity /pop-yuh-LAR-i-tee/ [noun] – the fact that something or someone is liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people Since her return from exile two years ago, her popularity has decreased. host /hohst / [verb] – to provide the space and other things necessary for a special event Which country will host the Olympic Games in the future? widely /WAHYD-lee/ [adverb] – including a lot of different places,…
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Sweden’s Saturday sweets tradition

2021年10月16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 often eat candies? What is your favorite candy? 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。 Swede /sweed/ [noun] – a person from Sweden Her father is Japanese, but her mother is Swede. used to (doing) something /yoost too (DOO-ing) SUHM-thing/ [idiom] – familiar with a condition or activity He’s used to studying at night. square /skwair/ [noun] – a small area of open land in a city or town, often one in the shape of a square Let’s meet at Sunrise Square at 4:00 p.m. offer /AW-fer/ [verb]…
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