Tag Archive: Culture & Travel

A guide to Children’s Day in Japan

2022年5月5日

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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 usually travel during the Golden Week? Do you like rice cakes? 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。 national /NASH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – relating to or typical of a whole country and its people, rather than to part of that country or to other countries The Philippine eagle is the national bird of the Philippines. traditional /truh-DISH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – based on a way of thinking, behaving, or doing something that has been used by the people in a particular group, family, society, etc., for a long time Mrs. Sonia…
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The Golden Week

2022年5月2日

a house-shaped blackboard with the text golden week written in it and a flag of japan, against a pale green rustic wooden background

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. strategically /struh-TEE-juh-klee/ [adverb] – in a way that relates to the achievement of long-term or overall aims and interests The seats are strategically placed for maximal viewing. observe /uhb-ZURV/ [verb] – to obey a law or rule, or celebrate a holiday or religious event in a traditional way Coming of Age Day is observed on the second Monday of January. 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 US constitution was signed in 1787. prosperity…
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The Golden Week

2022年5月2日

a house-shaped blackboard with the text golden week written in it and a flag of japan, against a pale green rustic wooden background

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 celebrate all holidays in the Golden Week? Which is your favorite holiday in the Golden Week? 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。 busy /BIZ-ee/ [adjective] – in a busy period, you have a lot of things to do Monday is the busiest day for me. sign /sahyn/ [verb] – to write your name on a document to show that you agree with it or that you have written it yourself Please sign your name at the end of the letter. nature /NEY-cher/ [noun] – all the animals…
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Beginner

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The Golden Week

2022年5月2日

a house-shaped blackboard with the text golden week written in it and a flag of japan, against a pale green rustic wooden background

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What holidays do you always look forward to? Please tell me more about them. What do you think is the most important holiday in your country and why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. date back /deyt bak/ [phrasal verb] – to have existed for a particular length of time or since a particular time Washington’s official snowfall records date back to 1884. honor /ON-er/ [verb] – to show great respect for someone, esp. in public Mother’s Day is a special day to honor motherhood. entrance /EN-truhns/ [noun] – the right…
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Japanese green tea leaves sell for nearly 2 million yen

2022年4月23日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you prefer green tea to black tea? Why or why not? Where do you buy tea? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ensure /en-SHOOR/ [verb] – to make something certain to happen We need to ensure that all attendees are at the venue by 7:00 p.m. provide /pruh-VAYD/ [verb] – to give someone something that they need Our company’s goal is to provide useful products for everyone. fair /fair/ [adjective] – If something is fair, it is reasonable and is what you expect or deserve The athletes would like a…
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Japanese green tea leaves sell for nearly 2 million yen

2022年4月23日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. indigenous /in-DIJ-uh-nuhs/ [adjective] – used to refer to plants and animals that grow or live naturally in a place, and have not been brought there from somewhere else This dish is made of indigenous herbs and spices. mark /mahrk/ [verb] – to show respect for or commemorate Today marks the 12th anniversary of our store. surge /surj/ [verb] – to increase suddenly and strongly House prices in the UK have surged this month. transaction /tran-SAK-shuhn/ [noun] – an occasion when someone buys or sells something, or when money is exchanged or the activity of buying or…
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Japanese green tea leaves sell for nearly 2 million yen

2022年4月23日

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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 type of tea? Do you prefer loose leaf tea to tea bags? 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。 grow /groh/ [verb] – If you grow a plant, you put it in the ground and take care of it, usually in order to sell it I’d like to grow orchids in the backyard. affordable /uh-FAWR-duh-buhl / [adjective] – not expensive That store offers great clothes at affordable prices. fuel /FYOO-uhl/ [noun] – If you grow a plant, you put it in the ground and take care…
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Where did Easter eggs originate?

2022年4月17日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What was your first impression of Easter? How do the people in your country celebrate Easter? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. symbol /SIM-buhl/ [noun] – something that is used to represent a quality or idea The dragon is commonly known as a symbol of power. link /lingk/ [verb] – to make a connection between two or more people, things, or ideas Experts say that cutting down trees is linked to climate change. rebirth /ree-BURTH/ [noun] – a new period of growth of something People consider spring as the season of…
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Intermediate

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