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2025年10月31日
©AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite 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 people buy fewer things in shops when they spend less money? Does a country have problems when there are fewer workers? 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。 decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [verb] – to become less, worse, or lower in value Sales may decline when many people stop buying clothes. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a situation without big changes or problems Families need stability to feel safe and live peacefully. forecast /FAWR-kast/ [noun] – a statement about what will happen in the future The weather forecast…
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2025年10月31日
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2025年10月31日
©AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disquieting /dis-KAWHY-i-ting/ [adjective] – causing worry and unhappiness The disquieting news about rising prices made families reduce their weekly spending. salient /SEY-lee-uhnt/ [adjective] – most noticeable or important The salient point in the report was the sharp drop in growth. ameliorative /uh-MEEL-yer-uh-tiv/ [adjective] – making a bad situation better or less harmful The government introduced ameliorative measures to support workers facing job losses. tenuous /TEN-yoo-uhs/ [adjective] – weak or slight The country’s tenuous recovery depended on steady consumer spending. consequential /kon-si-KWEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – having important results The new tax law was a…
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2025年10月31日
©AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What happens when people spend less money in shops? What happens when there are fewer workers in a country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. adverse /ad-VURS/ [adjective] – having a negative or harmful effect on something Heavy rain had an adverse effect on the crops. substantial /suhb-STAN-shuhl/ [adjective] – large in size, value, or importance The company made a substantial profit last year. evident /EV-i-duhnt/ [adjective] – easily seen or understood; clear It was evident that she studied for the exam. intricate /IN-tri-kit/ [adjective] – having…
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2025年10月20日
©AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File Beginner Intermediate Expert
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2025年10月20日
©AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard of buy now, pay later services? If so, where did you first hear about them? If not, what kind of payment methods are you more familiar with? Have you ever bought something by paying in several smaller payments? If so, was it easier or harder than paying the full price at once? If not, would you like to try this kind of payment in the future? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consequence /KON-si-kwens,/ [noun] – a result of a particular action or…
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2025年10月20日
©AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, 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 heard of buy now, pay later services? Have you ever bought something by paying in several smaller payments? 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。 pressure /PRESH-er/ [noun] – the act of trying to make someone do something The teacher put pressure on students to finish quickly. complex /KOM-pleks/ [adjective] – involving many different parts, often difficult to understand The puzzle was complex, with many small pieces. transformation /trans-fer-MEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a complete change in appearance or character The small store saw a…
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2025年10月20日
©AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ramification /ram-uh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the possible results of an action The new law had many unexpected ramifications for small shops. beneficial /ben-uh-FISH-uhl/ [adjective] – helpful or good Regular exercise is beneficial for both the body and the mind. discernment /dih-SURN-muhnt/ [noun] – the ability to judge well She showed good discernment in choosing healthy food. pragmatic /prag-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – solving problems in a realistic and practical way A pragmatic plan helped the team finish the project on time. deleterious /del-i-TEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – harmful or damaging Too much screen time has deleterious effects…
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2025年10月19日
©Takuto Kaneko/Kyodo News via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you read about Japan’s economy before? If so, what detail do you remember? If not, what do you imagine it is like? Do you know any country that depends on exports? If so, which product do they sell? If not, which product could they export? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable The new park had a significant effect on local happiness. volatile /VOL-uh-tl/ [adjective] – likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly The stock market can be volatile during…
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2025年10月19日
©Takuto Kaneko/Kyodo News via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. precarious /pri-KAIR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – in a dangerous state because of not being safe or steady The child stood in a precarious spot near the cliff’s edge. consolidated /kuhn-SOL-i-dey-tid/ [adjective] – made stronger by bringing things together into a single whole The two companies became stronger after creating a consolidated plan for future growth. multifaceted /muhl-TEE-fas-i-tid/ [adjective] – having many different parts or sides The festival was a multifaceted event with music, art, and food. pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/ [adjective] – important because other things depend on it The coach played a pivotal role…
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