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2021年12月14日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Is Twitter popular in your country? Please tell me more about it. Do you have a Twitter account? If yes, how often do you tweet? If not, kindly explain why. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. update /uhp-DEYT/ [verb] – to make something more modern or suitable for use now by adding new information or changing its design We need to update our equipment to satisfy our customers’ needs. platform /PLAT-fawrm/ [noun] – a particular computer technology that can be used with some types of software programs but not with others…
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2021年12月13日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mortgage /MAWR-gij/ [noun] – an agreement that allows you to borrow money from a bank or similar organization, especially to buy a house, or the amount of money itself You can choose to have the mortgage in monthly payables. lay off /LEY awf/ [phrasal verb] – discharge a worker temporarily or permanently because of a shortage of work Unfortunately, John is among those who were laid off last week. abrupt /uh-BRUHPT/ [adjective] – sudden and unexpected, and often unpleasant The decision was abrupt. It seemed like they didn’t plan the picnic thoroughly. jarring /JAHR-ing/ [adjective] –…
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2021年12月13日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. At what age do people in your country usually retire from work? What are the top jobs in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. market efficiency /MAHR-kit ih-FISH-uhn-see/ [noun] – a situation in which a financial market operates well, for example where customers have enough information about products, prices are related to supply and demand, etc. The market efficiency from our services maintains positive results. terminate /TUR-muh-neyt/ [verb] – to remove someone from their job He was terminated for breach of contract. human resources /YOO-muhn REE-sor-suhz/ [noun] – the…
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2021年12月13日
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2021年12月13日
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 currently have a job? What was your dream job? 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。 unlucky /uhn-LUHK-ee/ [adjective] – not lucky This has been an unlucky year for me. employment /em-PLOI-muhnt/ [noun] – the fact of someone being paid to work for a company or organization My sister was offered employment in the sales department. immediately /ih-MEE-dee-it-lee/ [adverb] – now or without waiting or thinking He fell asleep immediately after coming home from school. benefit /BEN-uh-fit/ [noun] – (usually plural) something such as a pension or health…
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2021年12月5日
©BBC via REUTERS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. board /bawrd/ [noun] – the group of people who are responsible for controlling and organizing a company or organization We will have a meeting with the board of directors next week. accusation /ak-yoo-ZEY-shuhn / [noun] – a statement saying that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind, or the fact of accusing someone He immediately denied the accusation. bias /BAHY-uhs / [noun] – the action of supporting or opposing a particular person or thing in an unfair way, because of allowing personal opinions to influence your judgment I believe all employers…
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2021年12月5日
©BBC via REUTERS Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you use social media apps? In your country, are technology jobs in high demand? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. resign /ri-ZAHYN/ [verb] – to give up a job or position by telling your employer that you are leaving Mr. Chase has resigned from the company after 30 years. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [noun] – to show that something is very important or worth giving attention to He emphasized that all employees must follow office rules. criticism /KRIT-uh-siz-uhm/ [noun] – the act of saying that something or…
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2021年12月5日
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2021年12月5日
©BBC via REUTERS 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。 What is the most popular social media app in your country? How much time do you spend on social media apps? 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。 remain /ri-MEYN/ [verb] – to stay in the same place or in the same condition She wishes to remain as a teacher. replace /ri-PLEYS/ [verb] – to take the place of something, or to put something or someone in the place of something or someone else He replaced Mr. Laurie as president. grateful /GREYT-fuhl/ [adjective] – showing or expressing…
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2021年11月27日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. call /kawl/ [noun] – a demand for something to happen The government needs to address the calls for better education. mortgage /MAWR-gij/ [noun] – an agreement that allows you to borrow money from a bank or similar organization, especially in order to buy a house, or the amount of money itself The couple is having a hard time getting a mortgage. inclination /in-kluh-NEY-shuhn / [noun] – a feeling that you want to do a particular thing, or the fact that you prefer or are more likely to do a particular thing Lana has shown an inclination…
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