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2021年9月27日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hamlet /HAM-lit/ [noun] – a small village Despite its small population, the hamlet has a rich tradition. petition /puh-TISH-uhn/ [verb] – to make a formal request for something The townspeople petitioned for new street lights. burgeoning /BUR-juh-ning/ [adjective] – growing or developing quickly The city is flourishing with a burgeoning artists community. steadfast /STED-fast/ [adjective] – resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering Although nervous, Anna remained steadfast during her ballet performance. mighty mite /MAHY-tee mahyt/ [noun, idiom] – something small but very strong or powerful There’s a shop in our city that sells mighty mite fireworks….
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2021年9月27日
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2021年9月27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。 How do you go to school/work? Which do you prefer, public or private transportation? 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。 on foot /on foot/ [phrasal verb] – walking I go to school on foot because I live near it. roadway /ROHD-wey/ [noun] – the part of the road on which vehicles drive The bus blocking the roadway caused a traffic jam this afternoon. cableway /KEY-buhl-wey/ [noun] – a transportation system in which goods are carried from a continuous moving cable The villagers transport food through a cableway. townspeople /TOUNZ-pee-puhl/…
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2021年9月20日
©Tom Schiller via BBC News Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite type of sushi? Which place in Japan is famous for sushi? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. specialize /SPESH-uh-lahyz/ [verb] – to offer a particular product or service more than any other, usually so that you have a good reputation for this product or service Our family specializes in fabric production. preserve /pri-ZURV/ [verb] – to keep something as it is, especially to prevent it from decaying or to protect it from being damaged or destroyed The organization’s goal is to preserve…
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2021年9月20日
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2021年9月20日
©Tom Schiller via BBC News 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 type of sushi is famous in your city? What type of sushi have you not tried yet? 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。 prefecture /PREE-fek-cher/ [noun] – a political region or local government area in some countries Where is Tottori Prefecture located? freshwater /FRESH-waw-ter/ [adjective] – living in or containing water that is not salty The largest freshwater fish in the world can be found in Russia. flavor /FLEY-ver/ [noun] – the particular way a substance, especially food or drink, is recognized from…
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2021年9月20日
©Tom Schiller via BBC News Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. progenitor /proh-JEN-i-ter/ [noun] – something from which another thing develops or that causes something else to happen or exist Based on the theory of evolution, ape is the progenitor of man. esteemed /ih-STEEMD/ [adjective] – held in great respect; admired The old professor is esteemed for his teaching abilities and wisdom. authentic /aw-THEN-tik/ [adjective] – being what it is claimed to be; genuine Let us check if the painting is authentic or just a replica. fermentation /fur-men-TEY-shuhn/ [adjective] – a process of chemical change in food or drink because of the…
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2021年9月7日
©Ronan O’Connell via BBC Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your city known for? What place would you visit once the pandemic passes? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. geometric /jee-uh-ME-trik/ [adjective] – a geometric pattern or arrangement is made up of shapes such as squares, triangles, or rectangles The building is known for its geometric wall patterns. greenery /GREE-nuh-ree/ [noun] – green foliage, growing plants, or vegetation I suggest putting greenery along the hallway to make it look fresh. tropical /TROP-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – of or characteristic of the tropics (= the hottest area of…
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2021年9月7日
©Ronan O’Connell via BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. traverse /truh-VURS/ [verb] – to move or travel through an area They found it difficult to traverse the areas by the hanging bridge. avant-garde /uh-vahnt-GAHRD/ [noun] – avant-garde ideas, styles, and methods are very original or modern in comparison to the period in which they happen Tristan’s art is an avant-garde work that caught the attention of many. regalia /ri-GEYL-yuh/ [noun] – official and traditional special clothes and decorations, especially those worn or carried in formal ceremonies You can see the Russian Imperial regalia in that museum. saving grace /SEY-ving greys/ [noun,…
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2021年9月7日
©Ronan O’Connell via BBC 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 been to Malaysia? What is Japan’s most famous city aside from Tokyo? 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。 capital /KAP-i-tl/ [noun] – a city that is the center of government of a country or smaller political area Seoul is the capital of South Korea. floral /FLOHR-uhl/ [adjective] – made of flowers, or decorated with pictures of flowers My grandmother has always loved floral designs on her clothes. botanical /buh-TAN-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – involving or relating to plants or the study of plants The city…
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