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Kamakura’s secret haven of retro Japanese toys and games

2020年12月28日

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©GaijinPot Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your earliest memory? What temples and/or shrines have you visited? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. seaside /SEE-sahyd/ [noun] – a place near the ocean or sea We go to the seaside every summer. simultaneously /sahy-muhl-TEY-nee-uhs-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is happening or being done at exactly the same time The program will be aired on TV and the radio simultaneously. classic /KLAS-ik/ [noun] – a thing which is memorable and a very good example of its kind My brother enjoys playing the classics of video…
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The hidden strength behind “weak-tie” friendships

2020年12月23日

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 have a close group of friends? How often do you talk with your friends? 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。 wonderful /WUHN-der-fuhl/ [adjective] – extremely good The weather today is wonderful. benefit /BEN-uh-fit/ [noun] – a helpful or good effect Reading books has a lot of benefits. atmosphere /AT-muhs-feer/ [noun] – the character, feeling, or mood of a place or situation The office has a very relaxed atmosphere. nowadays /NOU-uh-deyz/ [adverb] – at the present time, in comparison to the past Many people work from home nowadays….
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The hidden strength behind “weak-tie” friendships

2020年12月23日

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you enjoy doing with your friends? What qualities do you think are important in a friend? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. quantity /KWON-ti-tee/ [noun] – the amount or number of something, or a particular amount or number Prices depend on the quantity ordered. circle /SUR-kuhl/ [noun] – a group of people with family, work, or social connections Emma isn’t one of my close friends circle of friends. coincidence /koh-IN-si-duhns/ [noun] – chance or luck By coincidence, she and I went to the same elementary school. run out /RUHN-out/…
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Intermediate

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The hidden strength behind “weak-tie” friendships

2020年12月23日

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. comforting /KUHM-fer-ting/ [adjective] – making you feel less sad or worried My best friend’s words of encouragement are always comforting for me. infrequently /in-FREE-kwuhnt-li/ [adverb] – not often William does play cricket, but infrequently. serendipitous /ser-uhn-DIP-i-tuhs/ [adjective] – happening or found by chance The movie made us believe that the plot is serendipitous. resume /ri-ZOOM/ [verb] – start something again after a pause Let’s resume from where we left off in yesterday’s meeting. acquaintance /uh-KWEYN-tns/ [noun] – a person that you have met but do not know well You can meet new acquaintances at the upcoming…
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Apple’s AirPods Max are remarkable, but they are a bit pricey

2020年12月21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 use headphones when listening to music or watching a movie? What brand of headphones do you use? 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。 extraordinary /ik-STRAWR-dn-er-ee/ [adjective] – very unusual, special, unexpected, or strange He told the extraordinary story of his life. almost /AWL-mohst/ [adverb] – nearly The place was almost entirely destroyed during the war. value /VAL-yoo/ [noun] – the amount of money that can be received for something The value of the painting has been put at $1 million. technology /tek-NOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – (the study and…
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Beginner

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Apple’s AirPods Max are remarkable, but they are a bit pricey

2020年12月21日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. release /ri-LEES / [verb] – to allow something to be shown in public or to be available for use Police have released a picture of the man they want to question. immense /ih-MENS/ [adjective] – extremely large in size or degree They spent an immense amount of time getting the engine into its perfect condition. review /ri-VYOO/ [verb] – to consider something in order to make changes in it, study it, or give an opinion about it Officials have to review the text before it’s made public. fascinate /FAS-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to interest someone a lot…
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Apple’s AirPods Max are remarkable, but they are a bit pricey

2020年12月21日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When do you usually use headphones? What kind of headphones do you prefer to use? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. attempt /uh-TEMPT/ [verb] – to try to do something, especially something difficult He attempted a joke, but no one laughed. device /dih-VAHYS/ [noun] – an object or machine that has been invented for a particular purpose The people used a special device for finding people trapped in collapsed buildings. power /POU-er/ [verb] – to provide a machine with energy and the ability to operate Buses and trucks are usually powered…
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Gitanjali Rao, Time Magazine’s first ever “Kid of the Year”

2020年12月18日

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© Time Magazine 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 set goals? Do you have a person that you look up to? 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。 pick /pik/ [verb] – to take some things and leave others She picked the red dress for the event. include /in-KLOOD/ [verb] – to contain something as a part of something else, or to make something part of something else Please include one ID picture in your resume. possible /POS-uh-buhl / [adjective] – able to be done or achieved, or able to exist Is it possible…
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