Tag Archive: entertainment
3 must-watch Christmas films on Netflix
©Ringer 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 Christmas with your family? What is your favorite Christmas movie? 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。 merry /MER-ee/ [adjective] – happy or showing enjoyment A merry smile lit up her face upon hearing the good news. widower /WID-oh-er/ [noun] – a person whose wife or husband has died and who has not married again It’s been five painful years since he became a widower. importance /im-PAWR-tns/ [noun] – the quality or state of being important The subject shows the importance of every country’s culture. heartfelt…
Read more
Unwrapping your Spotify Wrapped this year
©Spotify Beginner Intermediate Expert
Unwrapping your Spotify Wrapped this year
©Spotify Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. podcast /POD-kast/ [noun] – a radio program that is stored in a digital form that you can download from the internet and play on a computer or an MP3 player “Yellow Space” is my favorite podcast on Spotify. It talks about mental health care and relationship advice. overview /OH-ver-vyoo/ [noun] – a short description of something that provides general information about it, but no details The first chapter gives an overview of the research. roll out /ROHL-out/ [phrasal verb] – to make a new product, service, or system available for the first time The vaccines…
Read more
Unwrapping your Spotify Wrapped this year
©Spotify 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 song have you listened to recently? Who is your favorite singer? 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。 wonder /WUHN-der/ [verb] – to ask yourself questions or express a wish to know about something Sometimes I wonder if he is faithful to me. habit /HAB-it/ [noun] – something that you do often and regularly, sometimes without knowing that you are doing it He has this habit of biting his nails. available /uh-VEY-luh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be bought or used Free tickets are available to students only. spend…
Read more
Unwrapping your Spotify Wrapped this year
©Spotify Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What new music have you bought or listened to recently? Do you use Spotify to listen to music and/or podcasts? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. present /PREZ-uhnt/ [verb] – to give, provide, or make something known The company’s sales for this year will be presented at the meeting. launch /lawnch/ [verb] – to begin something such as a plan or introduce something new such as a product Our new skincare product will be launched next month. worldwide /WURLD-WAHYD/ [adjective] – existing or happening in all…
Read more
Tomb Raider: Celebrating 25 years of gaming icon Lara Croft
©BBC via SQUARE ENIX 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 are some popular video games in your country? Who is your favorite video game character? 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。 develop /dih-VEL-uhp / [verb] – to invent something or bring something into existence My uncle developed his own company in the 1980s. publish /PUHB-lish/ [verb] – to produce and sell a book, magazine, or newspaper Rupert’s dream is to publish a comic book. adventure /ad-VEN-cher/ [noun] – an unusual, exciting, and possibly dangerous activity, such as a trip or experience I would like…
Read more
Tomb Raider: Celebrating 25 years of gaming icon Lara Croft
©BBC via SQUARE ENIX Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some popular gaming devices in your country? How often do you play video or mobile games? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. leading /LEE-ding/ [adjective] – very important or most important He is a leading expert on technology. highly /HAHY-lee/ [adverb] – very, to a large degree, or at a high level The company needs highly skilled workers. treasure /TREZH-er / [noun] – very valuable things, usually in the form of a store of precious metals, precious stones, or money The children found a treasure…
Read more
Tomb Raider: Celebrating 25 years of gaming icon Lara Croft
©BBC via SQUARE ENIX Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. protagonist /proh-TAG-uh-nist/ [noun] – one of the main characters in a story or a play Light Yagami is the protagonist of the anime Death Note niche /neesh/ [adjective] – interesting to, aimed at, or affecting only a small number of people Paul thinks judo is a niche sport. hazardous /HAZ-er-duhs / [adjective] – very dangerous The city’s roads are hazardous during winter. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem Many youth groups presented their peace initiatives. legacy /LEG-uh-see / [noun] – something that…
Read more
Tomb Raider: Celebrating 25 years of gaming icon Lara Croft
©BBC via SQUARE ENIX Beginner Intermediate Expert