Author Archive: admin

The New York Times acquires Wordle

2022年2月15日

The New York Times acquires Wordle

©Sarah Tew/CNET Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. acquisition /ak-wuh-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – the process of getting something The company has announced its first overseas acquisition. suite /sweet/ [noun] – a set of related software (= computer program) products I use the Adobe Creative Suite for my freelance editing job. forum /FAWR-uhm/ [noun] – an occasion, place, or platform for talking about a matter of public interest Mike likes to read about different interesting topics on online forums like Quora and Reddit. engage /en-GEYJ/ [verb] – to interest someone in something and keep them thinking about it Kim is currently engaged in putting…
Read more

Expert

,

The history of Valentine’s Day

2022年2月14日

Valentines Day flat lay composition. Valentines gifts and rose buds on beige background. Minimalist style.

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 you familiar with Saint Valentine? Do you know anyone who has gotten married on Valentine’s Day? 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。 priest /preest/ [noun] – a person, usually a man, who has been trained to perform religious duties in the Christian Church He was made a priest last year. allow /uh-LOU/ [verb] – to give permission for someone to do something, or to not prevent something from happening Students are not allowed to talk during exams. crime /krahym/ [noun] – illegal activities The crime rate in the…
Read more

Beginner

,

The history of Valentine’s Day

2022年2月14日

Valentines Day flat lay composition. Valentines gifts and rose buds on beige background. Minimalist style.

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deem /deem/ [verb] – to consider or judge something in a particular way I deem it necessary to have other contact persons just in case of emergencies. oppress /uh-PRES/ [verb] – to govern people in an unfair and cruel way and prevent them from having opportunities and freedom Legends say that the ruthless ruler had been oppressing his people for years. jailer /JEY-ler/ [noun] – a prison guard The jailer always checks the prisoners at the same hour every night. inscribe /in-SKRAYB/ [verb] – to write words in a book or carve (= cut) them on…
Read more

Expert

,

The history of Valentine’s Day

2022年2月14日

Valentines Day flat lay composition. Valentines gifts and rose buds on beige background. Minimalist style.

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Is Valentine’s Day more popular among teenagers than adults? Please share your thoughts about this. With what color would you associate love and why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disobey /dis-uh-BEY/ [verb] – to refuse to do something that you are told to do Never disobey traffic regulations. deed /deed/ [noun] – an intentional act, especially a very bad or very good one Miku is known for her good deeds of helping others, especially children. captivity /kap-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] – the situation in which a person or animal is kept somewhere…
Read more

Intermediate

,

Apple users can now use Face ID with a mask

2022年2月13日

Apple will let you use Face ID with a mask in the next iOS update

©Chaim Gartenberg/The Verge 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 Apple device? Do you protect all of your devices with passcodes? 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。 convenient /kuhn-VEEN-yuhnt/ [adjective] – involving little trouble or effort These meals are quick and convenient to prepare. model /MOD-l/ [noun] – a particular type of machine, especially a car, that is slightly different from machines of the same type The phone model comes in eight different colors. activate /AK-tuh-veyt/ [verb] – to cause something to start working To activate your GPS, go to your device’s…
Read more

Beginner

, , ,

Apple users can now use Face ID with a mask

2022年2月13日

Apple will let you use Face ID with a mask in the next iOS update

©Chaim Gartenberg/The Verge Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stun /stuhn/ [verb] – to shock or surprise someone very much The news of the disaster stunned people throughout the world. recognition /rek-uhg-NISH-uhn/ [noun] – the ability of a machine to read something electronically and to get information from it Our team is currently developing a text recognition software. snap /snap/ [verb] – to take a lot of photographs quickly Anna was snapping away with her new camera the whole time we were in Vietnam. distinctive /dih-STINGK-tiv/ [adjective] – used to describe something that is easy to recognize because it is different from…
Read more

Expert

, , ,

Apple users can now use Face ID with a mask

2022年2月13日

Apple will let you use Face ID with a mask in the next iOS update

©Chaim Gartenberg/The Verge Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What security features does your phone offer? Do you trust a face recognition feature? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. buff /buhf/ [noun] – a person who knows a lot about and is very interested in a particular subject John is a huge jazz buff. function /FUHNGK-shuhn/ [noun] – a process that a computer or a computer program uses to complete a task Just enable this send-to-all function to deliver several e-mails by batch. vital /VAHYT-l/ [adjective] – absolutely necessary or important; essential Hard…
Read more

Intermediate

, , ,