Tag Archive: Business & Economy – Beginner

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 eat cereals for breakfast? When do you usually visit the grocery? 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。 rise /rahyz/ [verb] – to increase The temperature has risen three degrees. supply /suh-PLAHY/ [noun] – an amount of something available Mangoes may be in short supply this summer. crew /kroo/ [noun] – a group of people who work together, especially all those who work on and operate a ship, aircraft, etc. The aircraft carries a crew of nine. affect /uh-FEKT/ [verb] – to have an influence on someone or…
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©Facebook Connect 2021 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 have a Facebook account? Do you think Facebook is helpful to many people? 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。 announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially The winners will be announced tomorrow. connect /kuh-NEKT/ [verb] – to make it possible for someone to communicate Social media is very helpful in connecting to our loved ones. digital /DIJ-i-tl/ [adjective] – using or relating to digital signals and computer technology Digital television has been around for some time now….
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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。 Does it snow in your city? How do you keep warm during winter? 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。 heating /HEE-tuhng/ [noun] – the system that keeps a building warm Our heating system is broken. bill /bill/ [noun] – a request for payment of money owed, or the piece of paper on which it is written I have to save up for my water and electricity bills. energy /EN-er-jee/ [noun] – the power from something such as electricity or oil that can do work, such as providing light and…
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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 know any job searching applications? How do you plan to search for the company you would like to work at in the future? 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。 exit /EG-zit/ [noun] – the act of leaving something such as a job, an organization, a competition, or a television show The recent scandal caused the business’ exit from the market. technology /tek-NOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – (the study and knowledge of) the practical, especially industrial, use of scientific discoveries Advanced technology has made it possible to communicate easily. forbidden…
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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。 Have you been to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Osaka? Do you collect toys? 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。 port /pawrt/ [noun] – a town by the sea or by a river that has a harbor, or the harbor itself It was another busy day at the fishing port. delay /dih-LEY/ [noun] – the situation in which you have to wait longer than expected for something to happen, or the time that you have to wait There was a short delay in the departure of the…
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©Getty Images 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 own an Apple device? Do you play online video games? 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。 online /ON-LAHYN/ [adjective] – bought, used, etc. using the internet I bought these clothes online. violation /vahy-uh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – an action that breaks or acts against something Smoking is a violation in this building. control /kuhn-TROL/ [verb] – to order, limit, or rule something, or someone’s actions or behavior Could you share some of your secrets to control anger? hearing /HEER-ing/ [noun] – an official meeting that is held…
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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。 Are there a lot of Nike stores in your city? Have you visited a Costco store? 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。 delay /dih-LEY/ [noun] – the situation in which you have to wait longer than expected for something to happen, or the time that you have to wait We had a slight delay because of the heavy flood in the city. supply /suh-PLAHY/ [noun] – an amount of something that is available for use We do not have enough food supply for this week. difficulty /DIF-i-kuhl-tee/ [noun] –…
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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。 Are you familiar with Microsoft’s services? Do you often encounter problems on the internet? 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。 option /OP-shuhn/ [noun] – one thing that can be chosen from a set of possibilities, or the freedom to make a choice The best option for us is to ride the bus. prevent /pri-VENT/ [verb] – to stop something from happening or someone from doing something You should always check your car before leaving to prevent accidents. register /REJ-uh-ster/ [verb] – to put information, especially your name, into an…
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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。 Is Amazon popular in your country? What is the most common part-time job in your country? 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。 fee /fee/ [noun] – an amount of money paid for a particular piece of work or for a particular right or service She is working two jobs to pay for her university fee. diploma /dih-PLOH-muh/ [noun] – a document given by a college or university to show that you have passed a particular exam or finished your studies She was so happy to receive her diploma after…
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