Tag Archive: Business & Economy
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2023年1月19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 want to have your own business? What skill do you want to improve? 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。 advice /ad-VAHYS/ [noun] – an opinion that someone offers you about what you should do or how you should act in a particular situation I’m looking for financial advice. manage /MAN-ij/ [verb] – to control or organize someone or something, especially a business Has she ever had any experience managing large projects? lockdown /LOK-doun/ [noun] – an emergency situation in which people are not allowed to freely enter,…
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2023年1月19日
Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is one skill you are proud of? Please tell me more about it. If given the chance, what kind of business would you like to have? Why? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. seminar /SEM-uh-nahr/ [noun] – an occasion when a teacher or expert and a group of people meet to study and discuss something He received an invitation to a seminar in Paris. offer /OF-er/ [verb] – to provide or supply something Career counselors offer advice to all students. professional /pruh-FESH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – related to work that needs a…
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2023年1月19日
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2023年1月19日
Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. masterclass /MAS-ter-klas/ [noun] – a class taught by someone who has an expert knowledge or skill in a particular area She was at the village to teach aspiring young players in a masterclass. upskill /UHP-skil/ [verb] – to learn new skills or to teach workers new skills If the employees are going to take over the project, we need to upskill them. consultation /kon-suhl-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a meeting to discuss something or to get advice The fee for a 30-minute consultation is $60. cost of living /kost ov LIV-ing/ [noun] – the amount of money that…
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2022年12月5日
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2022年12月5日
Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. impulse purchase (buy) /IM-puhls PUR-chuhs/ [noun] – something that you buy suddenly and without thinking carefully It was an impulsive purchase; I hadn’t expected to buy another pair of shoes. sweet spot /sweet spot/ [noun] – the particular situation, quality, combination of things, etc. that is the best or most effective possible There is a sweet spot on every restaurant wine list where you may get the best bottles at the best rates. overindulge /oh-ver-in-DUHLJ/ [verb] – to allow someone to have more of something enjoyable than is good for them It’s challenging to avoid overindulging…
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2022年12月5日
Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some of your country’s famous toys? What can you say about the prices of toys in your country? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. forecast /FAWR-kast/ [noun] – a statement of what is judged likely to happen in the future, especially in connection with a particular situation, or the expected weather conditions According to the most current economic forecast, growth will be 3.5%. inexpensive /in-ik-SPEN-siv/ [adjective] – not costing a lot of money We have a big selection of inexpensive wines in stock. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [verb] – to gradually…
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2022年12月5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。 What was your favorite toy when you were a child? Did you use to buy toys every Christmas? 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。 sales /seylz/ [noun (plural)] – the number of items sold The sales of gaming laptops have been increasing. increase /in-KREES/ [verb] – to (make something) become larger in amount or size Businesses should increase production to meet demand. prepare /pri-PAIR/ [verb] – to expect that something will happen and to be ready for it Many shops are preparing for many shoppers this holiday season. during…
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2022年12月2日
Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ramp (something) up /ramp uhp/ [phrasal verb] – if a business ramps up its activity, it increases it The business disclosed plans to ramp up production output by 10%. cost-cutting /KAWST-KUHT-ing/ [noun] – actions taken to reduce the amount that is spent on a service or within an organization Cost-cutting compromised the service’s quality. e-commerce /EE-kom-ers/ [noun] – the business of buying and selling goods and services on the internet Those in the industry expected that e-commerce would cause malls to become obsolete. deploy /dih-PLOI/ [verb] – to move soldiers or equipment to a place where…
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2022年12月2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 like robots? What kind of robot do you want to have? 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。 increase /in-KREES/ [verb] – to (make something) become larger in amount or size The temperature today has increased by about three degrees. deliver /dih-LIV-er/ [verb] – to take goods, letters, packages, etc. to people’s houses or places of work The company will deliver the package by tomorrow. goods /gudz/ [noun (plural)] – items for sale, or possessions that can be moved The shop sells goods from Japan. lack /lak/ [noun]…
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