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More low-cost options for smartphones

2016年10月27日

  Pre-reading questions: What is the difference between an expensive phone and a cheaper one aside from the price? Based on your monthly telephone bills, is having an expensive or a cheap phone model worth it?   In Japan, companies are offering low-cost smartphones to everyone with specific type of data. Comsumers may choose a contract that suits their budget. They can be charged up to 20 yen for 30 seconds for a call charge. NTT Docomo Inc., KDDI Corp. and SoftBank Group may charged consumers up to 7,000 yen with unlimited phone calls and a transmission volume of 5 GB. “Though transmission speeds become slow sometimes, I’m satisfied with…
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More low-cost options for smartphones

2016年10月27日

Japan - Beginner

  Pre-reading questions: What is your favorite smartphone brand? Would you like an expensive phone or a cheaper one? Why?   Cell phone companies in Japan want to offer low-cost services. Customers can choose from a lot of services. NTT Docomo Inc. and KDDI Corp. will be offering low-cost smartphones. People who do not make phones calls often may choose the low-cost smartphones. Monthly fees can be lowered for many people. The monthly fees will be fixed. The new plan is also very good for people who always want to see videos but worry about their bills.   Vocabulary: offer- 提供する [verb] give low-cost- 安い [adjective, adverb] not expensive; cheap…
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Nintendo gives sneak peek at new portable console

2016年10月27日

Japan - Beginner

Pre-reading questions: Do you play video games? What is your favorite video game? Nintendo posted a short video about their new product. Nintendo calls its new product “Nintendo Switch.” It is a gaming device that can be played in any place. The Nintendo Switch is like a tablet, but with controllers. It will be sold in March next year. Vocabulary: post – 投稿する [verb]- make information available on the Internet product – 製品 [noun] something that is manufactured call – 呼ぶ [verb] to name gaming device – ゲームをするための機器[noun] a gadget used for playing (games) controller – コントローラー [noun] a device that manages or directs (the flow of data) True or…
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Nintendo gives sneak peek at new portable console

2016年10月27日

  Pre-reading questions: Do you play video games? Tell me more about it. What are the things you are looking for in a video game? What makes a good video game? What do you think is the best gaming device? Tell me more about it.   Nintendo, a most famous video game company, recently gave a sneak peek of their new video game console–Nintendo Switch. A high tech gaming device that will surely be enjoyed by gamers since it can be played  both indoors and outdoors. This new device of Nintendo is like a tablet, but with controllers attached. The company has not given any details yet, but the Nintendo…
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Nintendo gives sneak peek at new portable console

2016年10月26日

  The gaming company Nintendo just recently gave a sneak peek at their highly-anticipated new console–Nintendo Switch. The said portable hybrid device that can be played both in and outdoors was introduced in a video on the company’s YouTube channel. The firm promised unique gameplays while having the mobility on a powerful home-gaming system. It has a removable screen with attached controllers that give the device a tablet-like vibes. While the console is expected to roll out in March next year, the tech giant did not drop a hint on its specifications and pricing. The revelation of several key partners like Capcom, Ubisoft, and Square Enix, is a nice giveaway,…
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