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2023年1月24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 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…
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2023年1月24日
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2023年1月16日
Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. brine /brahyn/ [verb] – soak or preserve in salty water Brine the walnuts for four to five days. plethora /PLETH-er-uh/ [noun] – a very large amount of something, especially a larger amount than you need, want, or can deal with The market will be open to a plethora of new operators. the next level /thuh nekst LEV-uhl/ [idiom] – a better, more advanced, or more successful situation than before The use of fresh herbs takes the dish to the next level. tinker /TING-ker/ [verb] – to make small changes to something, especially in an attempt to…
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2023年1月16日
Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you eat karaage? What do you like about karaage? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. complex /KOM-pleks/ [adjective] – involving a lot of different but related parts The TV show’s plot is quite complex. center /SEN-ter/ [noun] – a building or set of buildings having a particular purpose, or a place connected with a particular activity Shibuya is a very large shopping center. fame /feym/ [noun] – the state of being known or recognized by many people because of your achievements, skills, etc. The author’s fame is known…
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2023年1月16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 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…
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2023年1月16日
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2023年1月9日
Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commemorate /kuh-MEM-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to remember officially and give respect to a great person or event, especially by a public ceremony or by making a statue or special building: We have a public holiday to commemorate the establishment of our country. subdued /suhb-DOOD/ [adjective] – an event that is quiet and without a great show of excitement The wedding was a subdued event with fewer than 30 guests. customary /KUHS-tuh-mer-ee/ [adjective] – traditional Giving gifts to people on their birthdays is customary. lavish /LAV-ish/ [adjective] – large in quantity and expensive or impressive She received lavish…
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2023年1月9日
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2023年1月9日
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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2023年1月9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 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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