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Netflix to double down on South Korea with $2.5B investment

2023年5月28日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you stream movies and other shows through Netflix? What are your favorite shows? Are you familiar with K-dramas and other Korean shows? Do you enjoy watching them? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commitment /kuh-MIT-muhnt/ [noun] – a promise or firm decision to do something, or the fact of promising something The president’s commitment to reducing crime rates in the city has led to the implementation of several new policies and programs. crucial /KROO-shuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary Access to clean water is crucial for the survival of…
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Netflix to double down on South Korea with $2.5B investment

2023年5月28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 watch movies and other TV shows on Netflix? Are you familiar with TV shows and movies from South Korea? 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。 produce /pruh-DOOS/ [verb] – to make something or bring something into existence The bakery down the street produces fresh bread every morning. amount /uh-MOUNT/ [noun] – a quantity of money The customer paid the full amount in cash, including the tax and service charge. create /kree-EYT/ [verb] – to make something exist The children used their imaginations to create a fort out…
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Netflix to double down on South Korea with $2.5B investment

2023年5月28日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. establishment /ih-STAB-lish-muhnt/ [noun] – the process of starting or creating something, for example, an organization The establishment of a new business requires a lot of hard work and dedication from the founders. view /vyoo/ [verb] – to have a particular opinion or way of thinking about someone or something She is viewed as a strong queen, despite her origins. acknowledge /ak-NOL-ij/ [verb] – to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something The government finally acknowledged the need for reform after a wave of protests across the country. crackdown /KRAK-doun/ [noun] –…
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Oil and gas giant BP to collaborate on Aberdeen’s hydrogen ambitions

2022年6月1日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fleet /fleet / [noun] – a number of buses, aircraft, etc. under the control of one person or organization John owns a fleet of taxis. environmentalist /en-vahy-ruhn-MEN-tl-ist/ [noun] – a person who is interested in or studies the environment and who tries to protect it from being damaged by human activities The quality of our lakes and rivers is being improved by environmentalists. renewable /ri-NOO-wuh-bl/ [adjective] – Renewable substances can be used and easily replaced Renewable energy will become progressively more important as time goes on. dismiss /dis-MIS/ [verb] – when a judge dismisses a court…
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Chinese budget electric vehicle outsells Tesla in China

2021年3月3日

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© Shunsuke Tabeta via Nikkei Asia Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. question /KWES-chuhn/ [verb] – to express doubts about the value or truth of something When he was questioned in front of the press, the minister retracted his allegations. subsidy /SUHB-si-dee / [noun] – money given as part of the cost of something, to help or encourage it to happen The farmers in the area are eligible for the government subsidy. revenue /REV-uhn-yoo/ [noun] – the income that a government or company receives regularly Their company’s revenue fell dramatically. combat /KOM-bat/ [verb] – to try to stop something unpleasant or harmful…
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Chinese budget electric vehicle outsells Tesla in China

2021年3月3日

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© Shunsuke Tabeta via Nikkei Asia Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of energy sources do you know? Are there many electric vehicles in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. automaker /AW-toh-mey-ker/ [noun] – a big company that makes car The country’s leading automaker set an all-time monthly sales record this month. outsell /out-SEL/ [verb] – (of a product) to be sold in greater numbers than another product MP3s soon began to outsell CDs. compare /kuhm-PAIR/ [verb] – to examine or look for the difference between two or more things This store’s prices…
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Chinese budget electric vehicle outsells Tesla in China

2021年3月3日

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© Shunsuke Tabeta via Nikkei Asia 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 know how to drive? Have you seen an electric vehicle before? 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。 vehicle /VEE-i-kuhl/ [noun] – a machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting people or goods, especially on land Road vehicles include cars, buses, and trucks. cost /kost/ [verb] – If something costs an amount of money, you must pay that amount to buy or do it How much does this trip cost? competitor /kuhm-PET-i-ter/ [noun] – a person, product, company, etc….
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Elon Musk becomes the richest person in the world

2021年1月13日

© Lucy Nicholson—Reuters via Time.com Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you want to do if you have a lot of money? Who is the richest person in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. spot /spot / [noun] – a particular place The number one spot for Billboard hot 100 music was occupied by Jason Derulo this week. wealthy /WEL-thee / [adjective] – rich The wealthy man dedicated his life in helping poor people in their area. intend /in-TEND/ [verb] – to have as a plan or purpose I’ve heard that he intends…
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