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Hyogo holds exhibition in honor of Osamu Tezuka

2019年2月18日

Hyogo holds enhibitionin honor of Osamu Tezuka

Vocabulary: moniker /MON-i-ker/ [noun] a name or nickname Hillbilly is a moniker for someone who lives in a rural area famed /feymd/ [adjective] famous or known by many people Serge is famed for his superior knowledge in computers and the Internet. diversity /dih-VUR-si-tee/ [noun] different types of things or group of people included in something Our oceans are home to a rich diversity of marine species. pursuit /per-SOOT/ [noun] the act of chasing something or someone to capture the person or thing The police officers are currently in pursuit of a serial killer. confrontation /kon-fruhn-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] a fight or argument Lauren noticed that Alice is not outstanding at confrontation. A…
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Japan redefines hospitality by investing in service industry

2019年2月13日

Japan redefines hospitality by investing in service industry

Pre-reading questions: What is the name of your favorite place? Do you like to invite other people to your house? Vocabulary: hospitality /hos-pi-tal-i-tee/ [noun] kindness and friendly behavior, esp. to guests Her family is known because of their hospitality. invest /in-vest/ [verb] to put money or effort into something to make a profit or achieve a result Maki’s parents invest their savings to their family business. automatic /aw-tuh-mat-ik/ [adjective] able to operate independently without human control Automatic technologies are expensive. selfless /self-lis/ [adjective] caring more about other people’s needs and interests than about your own The selfless mother gives her food to her children. maintain /meyn-teyn/ [verb] to continue to…
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Beginner

Japan redefines hospitality by investing in service industry

2019年2月13日

Japan redefines hospitality by investing in service industry

Vocabulary: productivity /proh-duhk-tiv-i-tee/ [noun] the rate at which a person, company, or country does useful work A good working environment may increase productivity. shrink /shringk/ [verb] to become smaller or cause something to become smaller The number of young people in the countryside shrinks because they usually study in cities. interaction /in-ter-ak-shuhn/ [noun] an occasion when two or more people or things communicate with or react to each other Less interaction between managers and employees could be one of the reasons why most people are not motivated to work. frontline /fruhnt-lahyn/ [adjective] used to describe an employee who deals directly with customers, or who is directly involved in making a…
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Japan redefines hospitality by investing in service industry

2019年2月13日

Japan redefines hospitality by investing in service industry

Pre-reading questions: What is your dream job? Why? Where do you usually go with your family? Tell me more about it. Vocabulary: service industry /SUR-vis in-duh-stree/ [noun] an industry that provides a service for people but does not result in the production of goods Most of the businesses in this city are in the service industry like hotels and restaurants. automated /AW-tuh-meyt-uhd/ [adjective] made to operate by machines or computers in order to reduce the work done by humans Human labor decreases because of automated machines. define /dih-fahyn/ [verb] to describe the meaning of something Please help me define these difficult words for my report next week. shortage /SHAWR-tij/ [noun]…
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Intermediate

Japan’s ministry plans to use a speech translation application

2019年2月11日

Japan's ministry plans to use a speech translation application

Pre-reading questions: Do you always use your phone? What apps do you find useful? Vocabulary: translation /trans-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] the activity of changing the words of one language into the words in another language that have the same meaning Many tourists use a translation device when they travel abroad. guide /gahyd/ [noun] a book, website, etc. that gives you the most important information about a particular subject We brought a travel guide in our trip last month. select /si-LEKT/ [verb] to choose something, or to make a choice The chef selects the best ingredients for his dish. announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] to make something known or tell people about something officially They…
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Beginner

Japan’s ministry plans to use a speech translation application

2019年2月11日

Japan's ministry plans to use a speech translation application

Vocabulary: navigate /NAV-i-geyt/ [verb] to successfully find a way from one place to another Nowadays, people can navigate different places using their phone. upcoming /UHP-kuhm-ing/ [adjective] happening soon Students are busy preparing for the upcoming examination next month. capability /key-puh-BIL-i-tee// [noun] the ability to do something We have the capability to make our life successful if we will work hard. utilize /YOOT-l-ahyz/ [verb] to use something in an effective way Students must utilize the use of a computer for academic purposes. resolve /ri-ZOLV/ [verb] to solve or end a problem or difficulty The student council proposed a program to resolve poverty in our country. The internal affairs ministry of Japan…
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Japan’s ministry plans to use a speech translation application

2019年2月11日

Japan's ministry plans to use a speech translation application

Pre-reading questions: What are the languages that you know? Do you want to learn a foreign language? Why or why not? Vocabulary: application /ap-li-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] a computer program that is designed for a particular purpose Anyone can download applications on their phone. database /DEY-tuh-beys/ [noun] a large amount of information stored in a computer system They put a password to ensure the security of the database. provide /pruh-VAHYD/ [verb] to give someone something that they need The people provided relief goods for the people. translate /trans-LEYT/ [verb] to change words into a different language They used internet to translate all the words in English. quality /KWOL-i-tee/ [noun] a characteristic of…
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Intermediate

Japan’s celebration for the new emperor

2019年2月6日

Japan's celebration for the new emperor

Pre-reading questions: Do you like celebrations? What events do you like to attend? Vocabulary: emperor /EM-per-er/ [noun] a male ruler He said he wanted to be the emperor of China someday. retire /re-TAHYUHR/ [verb] to leave your job or position and stop working I don’t have any plans to retire yet. well-known /WEL-nohn/ [adjective] popular or recognized by people She was introduced to me as a well-known author. role /rohl/ [noun] a position that something or someone has in a situation, organization, etc. My friend’s role in the wedding is very important. adviser /ad-VAHY-zer/ [noun] someone who gives advice about something My adviser told me not to spend too much…
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