Tag Archive: Culture & Travel
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2025年12月25日
©AP Photo/George Walker IV Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. precursor /pri-KUR-ser/ [noun] – something that happens before another event and may influence it Analysts viewed the early sale as a precursor to a larger promotional campaign. scrutiny /SKROO-tuh-nee/ [noun] – careful and detailed examination The offer drew scrutiny from experts who questioned its conditions. volatile /VOL-uh-til/ [adjective] – likely to change suddenly Airfare remained volatile due to fluctuating demand. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to reduce the harmful effects of something Comparing prices can mitigate unexpected travel costs. authenticate /aw-THEN-ti-keyt/ [verb] – to prove that something is real or true The platform…
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2025年12月24日
©(AP Photo/Virginia Mayo) Beginner Intermediate Expert
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2025年12月24日
©(AP Photo/Virginia Mayo) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ornament /AWR-nuh-muhnt/ [noun] – a decorative object used for beauty The museum displayed a rare ornament made of glass in its new exhibit. archive /AHR-kahyv/ [noun] – a place where historical documents or items are stored and protected The university kept old research papers in a digital archive for future studies. magnitude /MAG-ni-tood/ [noun] – the large size or great importance of something Scientists realized the magnitude of the problem after they saw the rapid increase in ocean temperatures. nostalgia /no-STAL-juh/ [noun] – a warm, sometimes sad feeling when remembering the past The…
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2025年12月24日
©(AP Photo/Virginia Mayo) 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 enjoy looking at holiday decorations? Do you prefer handmade items over machine-made items? 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。 gain /geyn/ [verb] – to receive or get something, usually gradually The new singer quickly gained fans after releasing a popular song. offer /OF-er/ [verb] – to give someone the chance to accept something The company offered a new training program to help employees learn more skills. design /dih-ZAHYN/ [noun] – a plan or drawing that shows how something will look The art class displayed…
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2025年12月24日
©(AP Photo/Virginia Mayo) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What memories or feelings come to you when you think about holidays or family traditions? What kind of objects remind you of happy or hopeful moments? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. antique /an-TEEK/ [noun] – old and valuable object The museum displayed several antiques that were found in an old castle. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a state of being steady and not changing suddenly The team worked hard to build stability after many changes in leadership. longevity /lon-JEV-i-tee/ [noun] – the long life or long-lasting success of…
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2025年11月22日
Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard people singing in the mountains? If so, what did it sound like? If not, what do you think it sounds like? Do you know any traditional songs from your country? If so, what is the song about? If not, which song would you like to learn? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. yodeling /YOW-duh-luhng/ [noun] – a type of singing that quickly changes from a natural voice to a high voice Yodeling is popular in the Swiss mountains. enduring /en-DOOR-ing/ [adjective] – existing for a long time…
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2025年11月22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。 Have you ever heard people singing in the mountains? Do you know any traditional songs from your country? If so, what is the song about? If not, which song would you like to learn? 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。 captivating /KAP-tuh-vey-ting/ [adjective] – holding your attention by being extremely interesting or beautiful The singer’s voice was very captivating during the concert. authentic /aw-THEN-tik/ [adjective] – real, true, or what people say it is This restaurant serves authentic Japanese food. unity /YOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – the state of being joined…
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2025年11月22日
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2025年11月22日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. distinctive /dih-STINGK-tiv/ [adjective] – something that is easy to recognize because it is different from other things The singer’s distinctive voice made her easy to recognize on the radio. adaptation /ad-uhp-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a change in the way that something is done or used to fit a new situation Learning new technology requires adaptation to modern ways of working. melancholic /mel-uhn-KOL-ik/ [adjective] – expressing feelings of sadness, often in a gentle or thoughtful way The movie’s melancholic music made the ending feel emotional. emblematic /em-bluh-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – representing a particular idea, belief, or situation The flag…
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2025年11月12日
©AP Photo/Ginnette Riquelme 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 ever visited a museum? Do you know any famous pyramids or archaeological sites in the world? 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。 significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or large enough to be noticed or have an effect The teacher gave a significant smile after the test. informative /in-FAWR-muh-tiv/ [adjective] – giving useful facts or information about something The museum tour was very informative for the students. detailed /dih-TEYLD/ [adjective] – giving many facts or much information about something The guide gave a detailed plan…
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