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Japan economy grows 0.2% in fourth quarter

2026年3月9日

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. anemic /uh-NEE-mik/ [adjective] – very weak or without energy The company reported anemic sales despite heavy advertising. annualized /AN-yuh-wuh-lahyz-d/ [adjective] – calculated over a period of one year The report showed annualized growth for the last quarter. landslide /LAND-slahyd/ [noun] – an election victory in which the winner gets a very large majority of votes The candidate won by a landslide in the local election. contraction /kuhn-TRAK-shuhn/ [noun] – a reduction in the size, amount, or number of something The factory closed after a long contraction in demand. technical recession /TEK-ni-kuhl ri-SES-shuhn/ [noun] – a situation…
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Japan economy grows 0.2% in fourth quarter

2026年3月9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 countries trade goods with other countries? Can taxes change prices? 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。 economy /ih-KON-uh-mee/ [noun] – the system of trade and industry in a country The economy is growing slowly this year. growth /grohth/ [noun] – an increase in size or amount The country hopes for growth next year. export /EK-spawrt/ [noun] – a product that a country sells to another country Cars are an important export for the country. government /GUHV-ern-muhnt/ [noun] – the group of people who control and make decisions for…
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Japan economy grows 0.2% in fourth quarter

2026年3月9日

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What can happen when a country’s exports decrease? Why do governments try to increase spending during slow growth? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. offset /AWF-set/ [verb] – to balance one effect with another effect Higher sales helped offset the loss in exports. reliant /ri-LAHY-uhnt/ [adjective] – needing something or someone in order to continue, work correctly, or succeed The country is reliant on trade with other nations. stimulus /STIM-yuh-luhs/ [noun] – something that helps an economy to grow The government announced a stimulus plan to support jobs. quarterly /KWAWR-ter-lee/ [adjective]…
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“Your Rich BFF” Vivian Tu expands financial education reach across U.S. social media

2026年3月8日

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How can social media influence financial knowledge and habits? What challenges do young professionals face when building wealth? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. negotiate /nuh-GOH-shee-eyt/ [verb] – to try to reach an agreement by discussing something She tried to negotiate a higher salary at work. intimidating /in-TIM-i-dey-ting/ [adjective] – making someone feel nervous or afraid Talking about money can feel intimidating. affordable /uh-FOR-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – not too expensive They looked for an affordable apartment in the city. flexibility /flek-suh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to change easily Renting offers flexibility for…
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“Your Rich BFF” Vivian Tu expands financial education reach across U.S. social media

2026年3月8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。 Is it good to save money every month? Can talking about money help an individual? 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。 save /seyv/ [verb] – to keep money instead of spending it She saves money every month. debt /det/ [noun] – money that someone owes He paid his credit card debt. purchase /PUR-chuhs/ [noun] – something that someone buys That bag was an expensive purchase. rent /rent/ [verb] – to pay to use something that belongs to someone else They rent a small apartment. start /start/ [verb] – to…
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“Your Rich BFF” Vivian Tu expands financial education reach across U.S. social media

2026年3月8日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. frugal /FROO-guhl/ [adjective] – careful when using money and avoiding waste Her parents were frugal and saved part of every paycheck. discrepancy /di-SKREP-uhn-see/ [noun] – a difference between two things that should be the same There was a discrepancy between the two budgets. unattainable /un-uh-TEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – not possible to achieve For many young workers, buying a house feels unattainable. intentional /in-TEN-shuh-nuhl/ [adjective] – done deliberately and with purpose She made intentional choices about where to invest. automated /AW-tuh-mey-tuhd/ [adjective] – done by machines or computers without human control The bank offers automated tools for new…
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Iran coach praises Lindsey Vonn as Pin Trading highlights unity at Cortina Winter Olympics

2026年3月7日

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©AP Photo/Jennifer McDermott Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Has watching international sports ever increased respect for another country? If so, how? If not, why not? Has collecting items ever helped start conversations with strangers? If so, how? If not, why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. admiration /ad-muh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – respect and approval The coach showed admiration for the injured athlete. tradition /truh-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – a belief or custom that continues for a long time Pin trading is an Olympic tradition. exchange /iks-CHEYNJ/ [noun] – the act of giving something and receiving something The exchange…
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Iran coach praises Lindsey Vonn as Pin Trading highlights unity at Cortina Winter Olympics

2026年3月7日

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©AP Photo/Jennifer McDermott 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。 Has watching the Olympics ever made another country more interesting? Has collecting small items ever been exciting? 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。 crash /krash/ [noun] – an accident involving a vehicle or person The skier had a crash during the race. medal /MED-l/ [noun] – a metal award given as a prize The athlete won a gold medal. village /VIL-ij/ [noun] – a place where people live, smaller than a town Athletes stay together in the Olympic village. trade /treyd/ [verb] – to give something…
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