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2022年11月21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 going on long trips? What is the most interesting place for you? 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。 fairy /FAIR-ee/ [noun] – an imaginary creature with magic powers, usually represented as a very small person with wings Many children believe fairies are real. neighborhood /NEY-ber-hood/ [noun] – the area of a town that surrounds someone’s home, or the people who live in this area They grew up in a friendly neighborhood. bravely /BREYV-lee/ [adverb] – in a brave way He bravely fought throughout the battle. destination…
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2022年11月21日
Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think of when you hear the word “energy lines”? Do you think there are “energy lines” in your country? Please share your thoughts. Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. theory /THEE-uh-ree/ [noun] – something suggested as a reasonable explanation for facts, a condition, or an event, esp. a systematic or scientific explanation There was no strong evidence to support the theory. implied /im-PLAHYD/ [adjective] – if something is implied, it is understood to be true or to exist, although it is not stated directly or in a legal…
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2022年11月21日
Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. domain /doh-MEYN/ [noun] – an area of interest or an area over which a person has control Maya saw the company as her domain. impressionistic /im-PRESH-uh-nist/ [adjective] – giving a general view or idea of something instead of particular details or facts He primarily writes in an impressionistic style for his works. luminous /LOO-muh-nuhs/ [adjective] – producing or reflecting bright light, especially in the dark I can still see my watch in the dark because of its luminous dial. terrain /tuh-REYN/ [noun] – an area of land, when considering its natural features We had to trudge…
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2022年11月21日
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2022年11月4日
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2022年11月4日
Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. revere /ri-VEER/ [verb] – to very much respect and admire someone or something Mr. Brown was revered by many for his excellent learning and teaching skills. profoundly /pruh-FOUND-lee/ [adverb] – deeply or extremely We are all profoundly grateful for your support and encouragement. constitution /kon-sti-TOO-shuhn/ [noun] – the set of political principles by which a state or organization is governed, especially in relation to the rights of the people it governs The constitution should be upheld by every citizen. academia /ak-uh-DEE-mee-uh/ [noun] – the part of society, especially universities, that is connected with studying and thinking,…
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2022年11月4日
Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some important holidays in your culture? Please tell me more about them. What do you like the most about your culture? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. figure /FIG-yer/ [noun] – an important or well-known person He wasn’t a public figure, but he had a lot of influence. admission /ad-MISH-uhn/ [noun] – the money that you pay to enter a place Teachers can visit most attractions and museums with free admission. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely…
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2022年11月4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 studying culture? What do you think best represents your country’s culture? 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。 historical /hi-STAWR-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – connected with studying or representing things from the past She likes to read historical novels. allow /uh-LOU/ [verb] – to let someone do something or let something happen Students are not allowed to use their smartphones while in class. take part in something /teyk pahrt/ [idiom] – to be actively involved in something with other people They all dressed up to take part in the…
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2022年10月31日
Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. adorn /uh-DAWRN/ [verb] – to add something decorative to a person or thing The walls are adorned with several great oil paintings. Celtic /KEL-tik/ [adjective] – of an ancient European people who are related to the Irish, Scots, Welsh, and Bretons, or of their language or culture The museum’s collection of Celtic relics is remarkable. tenuous /TEN-yoo-uhs/ [adjective] – a tenuous connection, idea, or situation is weak and possibly does not exist The several provinces’ historical and cultural connections were thought to be exceedingly tenuous. skulk /skuhlk/ [verb] – to hide or move around as if…
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2022年10月31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 believe in ghosts? Do you like watching horror movies? 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。 enjoy /en-JOI/ [verb] – to get pleasure from something I enjoy playing tennis and soccer. dress up /DRES uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to put on special clothes in order to change your appearance What will you dress up as for Halloween? trick-or-treating /trik-awr-treet-ing/ [noun] – an activity in which children dress up as magical or frightening creatures or as characters from a story on Halloween, and visit people’s homes to demand candy…
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