Beginner

©(AP Photo/John Locher) 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 any smart devices at home? Have you ever used a device that did not work well? 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。 feature /FEE-cher/ [noun] – a part or function of a product or service The phone includes a feature that saves battery power. consumer /kuhn-SOO-mer/ [noun] – a person who buys or uses goods or services The report focused on consumer safety in food products. award /uh-WAWRD/ [noun] – a prize or recognition given for a reason The film received an award…
Read more

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 think dogs can understand words people say? Have you ever learned something just by listening to others talk? 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。 difficult /DIF-i-kuhlt/ [adjective] – not easy to do or understand The exam was difficult for many students in the class. experiment /ik-SPER-uh-muhnt/ [noun] – a scientific test to discover something The scientist planned an experiment to test the new medicine. result /ri-ZUHLT/ [noun] – the outcome of an action or study The result of the survey surprised many people. uncommon /uhn-KOM-uhn/ [adjective] –…
Read more

©Blue Origin via AP 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 watched the moon or stars at night? Do you know what a solar eclipse is? 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。 distant /DIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – Meaning: far away The moon looks distant at night. rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common Blue moons are rare. noticeable /NOH-tuh-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – easy to see or notice The planets were noticeable in the sky. steady /STED-ee/ [adjective] – slow and careful, not sudden The team made steady progress. reliable /ri-ˈLAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – can be trusted This…
Read more

©(Blue Origin via AP) 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 watched a space or rocket video? Do you find space travel interesting? 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。 historic /hi-STAWR-ik/ [adjective] – important in history The city held a historic meeting to change local laws. wheelchair /WEEL-chair/ [noun] – a chair with wheels used for mobility by a person who cannot walk The airport provided a wheelchair for passengers who needed mobility support. accident /AK-si-duhnt/ [noun] – an unexpected event that causes harm The road was closed after a traffic accident. pilot…
Read more

©AP Photo/Abbie Parr 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 heard of CES before? What machines help people today? 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。 smart /SMAHRT/ [adjective] – using technology A smart device saves time. clear /KLEER/ [adjective] – easy to understand The plan is clear. safe /SEYF/ [adjective] – not dangerous Airports must stay safe. future /FYOO-cher/ [noun] – time after now The future looks exciting. useful /YOOS-fuhl/ [adjective] – helping someone Robots are useful at airports. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation….
Read more