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People turn to old-fashioned writing to disconnect from digital life

2026年2月2日

letter

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of hobby would you like to try if you wanted to spend less time online? Do you think doing things with your hands, like writing or drawing, can help people feel calm? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. routine /roo-TEEN/ [noun] – a regular way of doing things Many people change their daily routine to spend less time on screens. pen pal /PEN-pal/ [noun] – a person who writes letters to another person regularly The teenager found a pen pal from another country and started…
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Intermediate

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People turn to old-fashioned writing to disconnect from digital life

2026年2月2日

letter

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. resilient /ri-ZIL-yuhnt/ [adjective] – able to recover quickly from difficulty The small business stayed resilient despite changes in the market. vulnerability /vuhl-ner-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a state of being open to emotional or physical harm Sharing personal stories can create a feeling of vulnerability. tactile /TAK-til/ [adjective] – related to the sense of touch Tactile learning tools help students stay focused in class. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to continue for a long time without harm The company created a sustainable work schedule for employees. contemporary /kuhn-TEM-puh-rer-ee/ [adjective] – belonging to the present time Traditional music is…
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Tourist trains collide on route to Machu Picchu

2026年2月1日

Brix-News (73)

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What problems can affect tourist transportation? How can these problems be reduced? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – severe or important The crash was a serious safety issue. concern /kuhn-SURN/ [noun] – a feeling of worry The accident caused concern among tourists. review /ri-VYOO/ [noun] – an examination of something. Officials ordered a review of rail safety. steady /STED-ee/ [adjective] – regular and consistent Tourism showed steady growth. disruption /dis-RUHP-shuhn/ [noun] – an interruption of normal activity Protests caused service disruption. Article Reading: Please read the whole…
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Intermediate

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Tourist trains collide on route to Machu Picchu

2026年2月1日

Brix-News (73)

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 tourists visit famous places? Why do they travel? 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。 damage /DAM-ij/ [noun] – Meaning: Harm to something. The train had damage after the crash. afraid /uh-FRAYD/ [adjective] – feeling fear. Passengers felt afraid during the crash. popular /POP-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – liked by many people Machu Picchu is a popular place. important /im-PAWR-tnt/ [adjective] – very necessary. Safety is important for travel. main /MAYN/ [adjective] – Meaning: Most important. The train is the main transport. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I…
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Beginner

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Tourist trains collide on route to Machu Picchu

2026年2月1日

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable The accident caused a significant delay in rail services. inherent /in-HEER-uhnt/ [adjective] – existing as a natural part of something Mountain travel involves inherent safety risks. vulnerability /vuhl-nuh-ruh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being easily damaged The crash exposed the vulnerability of aging rail systems. cumulative /KYOO-myuh-luh-tiv/ [adjective] – increasing by adding over time Cumulative tourism growth strained local infrastructure. imperative /im-PAIR-uh-tiv/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary Safety reviews became imperative after the crash. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and…
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Online shopping scams increase as fake small businesses appear

2026年1月31日

wallet

©(AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File) 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。 Have you ever bought something online? Do you read reviews before you buy something? 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。 handmade /hand-MEYD/ [adjective] – made by hand, not by machine She bought a handmade bag from a small local shop. investigation /in-ves-ti-GEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a careful search for facts or truth The police started an investigation into the online fraud case. refund /ree-FUHND/ [noun] – money given back after a return He asked for a refund when the product did not arrive. purchase /PUR-chuhs/ [noun]…
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Beginner

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Online shopping scams increase as fake small businesses appear

2026年1月31日

wallet

©(AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you usually choose an online shop you trust? What makes a website look “real” or “safe” to you? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scam /skam/ [noun] – a trick to take someone’s money or personal information The police warned people about a phone scam asking for bank details. craftwork /KRAFT-wurk/ [noun] – handmade art or objects made with skill The shop sells craftwork made by local artists. legitimate /li-JIT-uh-mit/ [adjective] – real and legal The company is a legitimate business with a real office….
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Intermediate

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