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Wildfires hit western Canada

2021年7月12日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What natural calamities usually hit your country? Are wildfires common in your area? Please tell me more about it. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. evacuate /ih-VAK-yoo-eyt/ [verb] – to move people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe Everyone has safely evacuated from the affected areas. belongings /bi-LAANG-ingz/ [noun] – the things that a person owns, especially those that can be carried Always keep an eye on your belongings. roughly /RUH-flee/ [adverb] – approximately I think the temperature is roughly 23 degrees Celcius. frequency /FREE-kwuhn-see/ [noun] – the number of…
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Airbnb CEO says business travel will never be the same as it was before the outbreak

2021年7月9日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you book a hotel? What was the last place that you went to? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. state /steyt/ [verb] – to say or write something, especially clearly and carefully Please state why you wish to apply for this scholarship. lack /lak/ [noun] – the fact that something is not available or that there is not enough of it Lack of sleep made her more exhausted. procedure /pruh-SEE-jer/ [noun] – a set of actions that is the official or accepted way of doing something The procedure is…
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Intermediate

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Airbnb CEO says business travel will never be the same as it was before the outbreak

2021年7月9日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. anticipate /an-TIS-uh-peyt/ [verb] – to imagine or expect that something will happen We anticipate that sales will rise next year. outbreak /OUT-breyk/ [noun] – a time when something suddenly begins, especially a disease or something else dangerous or unpleasant The area was struck by an outbreak of cholera. accomplish /uh-KOM-plish/ [verb] – to finish something successfully or to achieve something You should accomplish the task within the allotted time. incorporate /in-KAWR-puh-reyt/ [verb] – to include something as part of something larger The new cars will incorporate a number of major improvements. platform /PLAT-fawrm/ [noun] – the…
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Expert

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Airbnb CEO says business travel will never be the same as it was before the outbreak

2021年7月9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 use Airbnb to book a hotel? Do you like traveling? 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。 demand /dih-MAND/ [noun] – a strong request The workers’ demand is better work conditions. despite /DIH-SPAHYT/ [preposition] – without taking any notice of or being influenced by; not prevented by I like him despite his faults. region /REE-juhn/ [noun] – a particular area or part of the world, or any of the large official areas into which a country is divided The region has become a magnet for small businesses. announce…
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Beginner

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Mindfulness matters: 5 ways to begin your mindfulness journey

2021年7月8日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fundamental /fuhn-duh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – forming the base, from which everything else develops Dashi and umami are fundamentals in Japanese cuisine. distraction /dih-STRAK-shuhn/ [noun] – something that prevents someone from giving their attention to something else She thinks video games are a distraction from studying. scan /skan / [verb] – to look at something carefully, with the eyes or with a machine, in order to get information He likes to scan her face to get a clue of what she is thinking. neglect /ni-GLEKT/ [verb] – to not give enough care or attention to people or things…
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Expert

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Mindfulness matters: 5 ways to begin your mindfulness journey

2021年7月8日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What makes you stressed? Have you tried doing yoga? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. curiosity /kyoor-ee-OS-i-tee / [noun] – an eager wish to know or learn about something Curiosity is important when making art. concentrate /KON-suhn-treyt/ [verb] – to direct your attention or your efforts towards a particular activity, subject, or problem You have to concentrate on your studies. vehicle /VEE-i-kuhl/ [noun] – a machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting people or goods, especially on land There was a broken vehicle on the road. effective /ih-FEK-tiv/…
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Intermediate

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Mindfulness matters: 5 ways to begin your mindfulness journey

2021年7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。 Do you enjoy walking slowly? Do you like quiet places? 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。 technique /tek-NEEK/ [noun] – a way of doing an activity that needs skill Frying an egg is a basic cooking technique. attention /uh-TEN-shuhn/ [noun] – notice, thought, or interest His attention was on the television. explore /ik-SPLAWR/ [verb] – to search and discover (about something) We will explore flowers for our science class next month. comfort /KUHM-fert/ [noun] – a pleasant feeling of being relaxed and free from pain She liked staying in…
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Beginner

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