Tag Archive: Culture & Travel

The Coming of Age Day

成人式

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the best age to be, and why? What comes to mind when you hear the word “adulthood”? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. slightly /SLAYHT-lee/ [adverb] – a little The food has a slightly bitter taste. prohibit /proh-HIB-it/ [verb] – to officially refuse to allow something Driving a car is prohibited in the town center. conference /KON-fer-uhns/ [noun] – an event, sometimes lasting a few days, at which there is a group of talks on a particular subject, or a meeting in which especially business matters are discussed formally…
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The Coming of Age Day

成人式

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…
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Preparing for the new year

幸せを願う大切なお守り

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…
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Preparing for the new year

幸せを願う大切なお守り

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ace /eys/ [verb] – to do very well in an exam I aced my math finals. All that studying was worth it. embroider /em-BROI-der/ [verb] – to decorate cloth or clothing with patterns or pictures consisting of stitches that are sewn directly onto the material The dress she wore was embroidered with flowers and gems. matchmaking /MACH-mey-ker/ [noun] – the activity of arranging marriages or romantic relationships between people Maybe we should do some matchmaking to introduce them to one another a little bit. dazzling /DA-zuh-luhng/ [adjective] – extremely attractive or exciting Her dazzling performance was…
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Preparing for the new year

幸せを願う大切なお守り

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you consider yourself to be lucky or unlucky? Why? What is your New Year’s resolution? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. academic /ak-uh-DEM-ik/ [adjective] – relating to schools, colleges, and universities, or connected with studying and thinking, not with practical skills Two terms make up the academic year. safety /SEFY-tee/ [noun] – a state in which or a place where you are safe and not in danger or at risk Out of safety concerns, they turned off the power plant. socialize /SOH-shuh-lahyz/ [verb] – to spend time when you are…
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The fizzy and assorted flavors of cola

Colorful soda drinks macro shot

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite drink? Which drink is popular in your country? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fizzy /FIZ-ee/ [adjective] – having a lot of bubbles Potato chips, fizzy drinks, and chocolate were served at the celebration. decade /DEK-eyd/ [noun] – a period of ten years Prices have continuously increased over the last decade. chemist /KEM-ist/ [noun] – a person who studies chemistry, or a scientist who works with chemicals or studies their reactions The chemist prepared some medication for me. shut down /shuht doun/ [phrasal verb] – if a…
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The fizzy and assorted flavors of cola

Colorful soda drinks macro shot

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. more than you can shake a stick at /mohr thuhn yoo kan sheyk uh stik at/ [idiom] – a lot; more than anyone can count It may not look like it, but she has more problems than you can shake a stick at. effervescent /ef-er-VES-uhnt/ [adjective] – an effervescent liquid produces bubbles of gas Give effervescent powders and tablets right away after they have dissolved.  reminiscent /rem-uh-NIS-uhnt/ [adjective] – making you remember a particular person, event, or thing His painting technique is reminiscent of Picasso’s. clink /klingk/ [verb] – to (cause something to) make a short…
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The fizzy and assorted flavors of cola

Colorful soda drinks macro shot

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 often drink soda? What is your favorite drink flavor? 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。 flavor /FLEY-ver/ [noun] – the particular way a substance, esp. food or drink, is recognized from its taste and smell Which flavor do you want, chocolate or mocha? invention /in-VEN-shuhn/ [noun] – something newly designed or created, or the activity of designing or creating new things The spinning wheel was an invention of the Chinese. (the) present /PREZ-uhnt/ [noun] – the period of time that is happening now, not the past or…
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