Tag Archive: Culture & Travel – 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。 If given the opportunity, would you visit Ireland? Have you experienced staying in a home rental instead of a hotel while on a trip? 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。 encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen The organization implemented a mentorship program to encourage professional growth and development among its employees. tourism /TOOR-iz-uhm/ [noun] – the business of providing services such as transport, places to stay, or entertainment for people who are on holiday The…
Read more

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 the Maldives? Do you think resorts should minimize their environmental impact? 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。 resort /ri-ZAWRT/ [noun] – a place where many people go for rest, sport, or another stated purpose The luxury resort boasts elegant accommodations, fine dining options, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. solution /suh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – the answer to a problem The community came together to find a collaborative solution to address the local housing shortage. nursery /NUR-suh-ree/ [noun] – a place where plants and trees are grown The…
Read more

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 traveling? Is it common for you to make friends while traveling? 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。 recently /REE-suhnt-lee/ [adverb] – not long ago, or at a time that started not long ago I recently visited a beautiful beach resort and had a relaxing vacation. experience /ik-SPEER-ee-uhns/ [noun] – (the process of getting) knowledge or skill from doing, seeing, or feeling things She had a life-changing experience while volunteering abroad. blog /blawg/ [noun] – a regular record of your thoughts, opinions, or experiences that you put…
Read more

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 going to the beach? What marine sports do you do? 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 The ship reached port the next morning. generation /jen-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people of about the same age within a society or within a particular family It’s our duty to preserve the planet for future generations. create /kree-EYT/ [verb] – to make something new, or invent something He…
Read more

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 your favorite food? Do you eat special foods on Christmas Day? 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。 aroma /uh-ROH-muh/ [noun] – a strong, pleasant smell, usually from food or drink There’s a delicious aroma coming from the kitchen. spice /spahys/ [noun] – a substance made from a plant, used to give a special flavor to food Indian cuisine uses a lot of spices. cookbook /KOOK-book/ [noun] – a book that explains how to prepare particular dishes He used a cookbook as a guide when preparing the meal….
Read more

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 traveled recently? Have you visited a tourist spot you consider the best? 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。 destination /des-tuh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the place where someone is going or where something is being sent or taken Japan is still our favorite tourist destination. escape /ih-SKEYP/ [verb] – to get free from something, or to avoid something Some of the prisoners planned to escape jail. cavern /KAV-ern/ [noun] – a large cave The underground cavern formed where water had flowed. author /AW-ther/ [noun] – the writer of a…
Read more

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 wine? What type of alcoholic drink is popular 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。 among /uh-MUNG/ [preposition] – happening or being included as part of a group of people or things Ice cream and cake are among children’s favorite foods. produce /pruh-DOOS/ [verb] – to make something or bring something into existence The company produces cars in Germany. gallon /GAL-uhn/ [noun] – a unit of measurement of volume of liquid equal to 4 quarts or 3.78 liters How many gallons of wine can…
Read more

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 your favorite food? Do you like karaage? 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。 dish /dish/ [noun] – food prepared in a particular way as part of a meal The waiter brought on the main dish, steak. nearby /NEER-BAHY/ [adjective] – not far away He works at the nearby supermarket. chunk /chuhngk/ [noun] – a roughly cut piece Cut these apples into chunks. flavor /FLEY-ver/ [noun] – the particular way a substance, esp. food or drink, is recognized from its taste and smell This curry has a strange…
Read more

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 do you enjoy the most at your age? What did you want to be when you grew up? 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。 adulthood /uh-DUHLT-hood/ [noun] – the part of someone’s life when they are an adult People in Japan currently celebrate adulthood at age 18. allow /uh-LOU/ [verb] – to give permission for someone to do something, or to not prevent something from happening You’re not allowed to park by the gates. salon /suh-LON/ [noun] – a shop where you can get a particular service, especially…
Read more

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 buy omamori? What is your goal for next year? 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。 wish /wish/ [verb] – to hope that something you want will be made real because of good luck or magical powers I wish you good health! traffic /TRAF-ik/ [noun] – the number of vehicles moving along roads, or the amount of aircraft, trains, or ships moving along a route The traffic is heavy at this hour. see /see/ [verb] – to understand, know, or realize Lori’s behavior was seen as rude. luck…
Read more