Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle – Beginner

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。 Is 2021 a good year for you? What are your New Year’s resolutions for 2022? 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。 novel /NOV-uhl/ [noun] – a long printed story about imaginary characters and events I bought three copies of Ango Natsume’s novels. chapter /CHAP-ter/ [noun] – any of the separate parts into which a book or other piece of text is divided, usually given a number or title Have you read chapter 20 of this book? It’s so good! fresh /fresh/ [adjective] – new or different My brother will…
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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 the longest holiday in your country? How do you celebrate Christmas? 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。 habit /HAB-it/ [noun] – something that you do often and regularly, sometimes without knowing that you are doing it Waking up early is a good habit. neighborhood /NEY-ber-hood/ [noun] – the area of a town that surrounds someone’s home, or the people who live in this area My grandparents live in a quiet neighborhood. pollution /puh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste There’s…
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© Getty Images via BBC Worklife 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 comes to mind when you hear the word “success”? What is your biggest success so far? 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。 achievement /uh-CHEEV-muhnt/ [noun] – something that a person, company, etc. has done or finished successfully Getting the perfect score on a test is a great achievement. various /VAIR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – many different There are various ways of getting to the airport. parental /puh-REN-tl/ [adjective] – relating to parents or to being a parent Parents have the right to go on…
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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。 Are you an independent person? Do you think all people should meditate? 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。 intelligent /in-TEL-i-juhnt/ [adjective] – showing intelligence, or able to learn and understand things easily Hiro is known as the most intelligent student in the class. attitude /AT-i-tood/ [noun] – a feeling or opinion about something or someone, or a way of behaving that is caused by this He has a wonderful attitude toward work. ancient /EYN-shuhnt/ [adjective] – of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long…
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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 like attending parties? Have you declined an invitation before? 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。 suitable /SOO-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – acceptable or right for someone or something This book is suitable for children. turn down (something/someone) /TURN DOUN/ [phrasal verb] – to refuse to accept or agree to something, or to refuse someone’s request I’m sorry, but I have to turn the job offer down. invitation /in-vi-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – written or spoken request to come somewhere or do something I’m happy to accept your birthday invitation. equal /EE-kwuhl/…
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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 life goal? Who is the most successful person you know? 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。 frequently /FREE-kwuhnt-lee/ [adverb] – often He frequently visits the art gallery. idea /ahy-DEE-uh/ [noun] – a belief or opinion People have different ideas on online lessons. accomplishment /uh-KOM-plish-muhnt/ [noun] – something done or finished successfully Exercising every morning gives Sean a sense of accomplishment. as soon as possible /uhz soon uhz POS-uh-buhl / [adverb] – if you do something as soon as possible, you do it as quickly as you…
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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 do you like doing in your free time? Do you usually stay at home when you have free time? 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。 leisure /LEE-zher/ [noun] – the time when you are not working or doing other duties Mary usually travels in her leisure time. spend /spend/ [verb] – to use time doing something or being somewhere He spent three hours playing video games. unnecessary /uhn-NES-uh-ser-ee/ [adjective] – not needed or wanted, or more than is needed or wanted You can remove this unnecessary information in…
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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。 How often do you praise others? Do you sometimes feel uncomfortable giving or receiving compliments? 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。 rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common or frequent That bird is very rare in Japan. recent /REE-suhnt/ [adjective] – happening or starting from a short time ago Be careful driving. The road is still wet from the recent rain. deserve /dih-ZURV/ [verb] – to have earned or to be given something because of the way you have behaved or the qualities you have She deserves a holiday for…
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©Jake Michaels, courtesy of Setanta Books 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 many technology devices do you own? Is technology important? 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。 age /eyj/ [noun] – a particular period in time People were more active before the modern age. modern /MOD-ern/ [adjective] – designed and made using the most recent ideas and methods William’s family lives with modern technology. traditional /truh-DISH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – following or belonging to the ways of behaving or beliefs that have been established for a long time The village has its own traditional foods. secondary…
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