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。 What do you usually do during your free time? Did you like going to the playground or park when you were a child? 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。 come up with /kuhm uhp with/ [phrasal verb] – to suggest or think of an idea or plan We need to come up with a solution to this problem. equipment /ih-KWIP-muhnt/ [noun] – the set of necessary tools, clothing, etc. for a particular purpose The company equipment is checked regularly. equal /EE-kwuhl/ [adjective] – the same in importance and deserving…
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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 play sports? How often do you go out for a walk? 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。 maintain /meyn-TEYN/ [verb] – to continue to have; to keep in existence, or not allow to become less Ken is doing his best to maintain his grades this semester. shake /sheyk/ [verb] – If you are shaking, your body makes quick short movements, or you feel as if it is doing so The 4-year-old child was shaking and crying. ability /uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the physical or mental power or skill…
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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 vegetable? Do you eat vegetables every day? 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。 reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] – to become or to make something become smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc. Drink water regularly to reduce the fever. least /leest/ [adverb] – less than anything or anyone else; the smallest amount or number Among our group, I play sports the least. diet /DAHY-it/ [noun] – the food and drink usually eaten or drunk by a person or group What food is not included in your…
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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 familiar with Saint Valentine? Do you know anyone who has gotten married on Valentine’s Day? 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。 priest /preest/ [noun] – a person, usually a man, who has been trained to perform religious duties in the Christian Church He was made a priest last year. allow /uh-LOU/ [verb] – to give permission for someone to do something, or to not prevent something from happening Students are not allowed to talk during exams. crime /krahym/ [noun] – illegal activities The crime rate in the…
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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 set deadlines for your activities? How do you feel when you are late for something? 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。 organize /AWR-guh-nahyz/ [verb] – to make arrangements for something to happen Jun helped organize the party. prevent /pri-VENT/ [verb] – to stop something from happening or someone from doing something The bad weather prevented us from going to the park. routine /roo-TEEN/ [noun] – a usual or fixed way of doing things Morning stretches are part of my daily routine. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – if something…
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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 get angry easily? What do you do when you get angry? 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。 get over (something) /GET OW-vr/ [idiom] – to accept an unpleasant fact or situation after dealing with it for a while It seems difficult for Lianne to get over her shyness. awful /AW-fuhl/ [adjective] – extremely bad or unpleasant I feel awful for forgetting his birthday. behind (someone’s) back /bih-HAHYND (SUHM-wuhn) bak/ [idiom] – used to say that someone intentionally says or does something when another person is not there…
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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。 For you, what is hard work? Who do you consider a hard worker? (a family member, a friend, etc.) 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。 career /kuh-REER/ [noun] – the job or series of jobs that you do during your working life My brother wants to have a career in writing. worth /wurth/ [adjective] – to be important or interesting enough to receive a particular action “No Longer Human” is worth reading. I highly recommend it. effort /EF-ert/ [noun] – physical or mental activity needed to achieve something The…
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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。 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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