Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle – Beginner

Catastrophizing: What is it and how can it be stopped?

Head shot stressed young woman holding paper document, bank debt notification, thinking of financial troubles, looking away. Lost in negative thoughts depressed woman worrying about bad news notice.

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 often feel anxious? What do you do when you are starting to feel worried? 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。 interview /IN-ter-vyoo/ [noun] – a meeting in which someone asks you questions to see if you are suitable for a job or course I was nervous before the interview. situation /sich-oo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time and place I found myself in an embarrasing situation. habit /HAB-it/ [noun] – something that you do often…
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Re-wilding ourselves with nature books

Impressive summer sunrise on Eibsee lake with Zugspitze mountain range. Sunny outdoor scene in German Alps, Bavaria, Germany, Europe. Beauty of nature concept 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。 What do you think about when you hear the word “nature”? Are you environmentally friendly? 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。 natural /NACH-er-uhl/ [adjective] – as found in nature and not involving anything made or done by people The town has a wonderful natural beauty. home /hohm/ [noun] – someone’s or something’s place of origin, or the place where a person feels they belong I live in Japan, but my home is the Philippines. journey /JUR-nee/ [noun] – a set of experiences that someone has over a period of…
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Don’t hide your stress! Here’s why

Upper view of stressed middle age business woman at the table.

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 stresses you out the most? What do you do when you are stressed? 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。 stress /stres/ [noun] – great worry caused by a difficult situation, or something that causes this condition Stress can cause headaches, mild pains, and trouble sleeping for some people. interview /IN-ter-vyoo/ [noun] – a meeting in which someone answers questions about himself or herself for a newspaper article, television show, etc. I will have an interview this Monday. obvious /OB-vee-uhs/ [adjective] – easy to see, recognize, or understand It…
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Techniques to help you fall back asleep

young woman is waking up with alarm clock

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 use your phone as an alarm clock? Can you fall back to sleep easily after waking up? 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。 annoyed /uh-NOID/ [adjective] – angry My friends were annoyed at the way the party ended. relaxing /ri-LAKS/ [adjective] – making you feel relaxed I had a relaxing vacation in Hawaii. include /in-KLOOD/ [verb] – to contain something as a part of something else, or to make something part of something else Tax is already included in the bill. method /METH-uhd/ [noun] – a particular…
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Is remote work rapidly closing?

Work from home

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 online meetings? Do you love working from home? 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。 online /ON-LAHYN/ [adjective] – connected by computer to one or more other computers or networks, as through a commercial electronic information service or the internet. I’ll send you the link to our online forum. meeting /MEE-ting/ [noun] – a planned occasion when people come together, either in person or online (using the internet), to discuss something We’ve got a meeting at two and it’s almost one-thirty now. new /NYOO/ [adjective] – recently…
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Stereotypical bore: Why do we judge people as “boring”?

Girl sitting in front of young guy and talking to him. He looks bored. Man is not interested in conversation at all

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 hobbies are interesting to you? How often do you talk with your friends? 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。 social /SOH-shuhl/ [adjective] – relating to activities in which you meet and spend time with other people and that happen during the time when you are not working Social events at school improve the students’ conversation skills. boredom /BAWR-duhm/ [noun] – the state of being bored Reading books help in getting rid of boredom. unfinished /uhn-FIN-isht/ [adjective] – not ended or completed We still have unfinished homework. capture someone’s…
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The toxicity of a cut-throat culture

overwork

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? Do you get pressured easily? 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。 point to /point too/ [phrasal verb] – to make it seem likely that a particular fact is true or that a particular event will happen Julia’s symptoms point to diabetes. human resource (HR) /HYOO-muhn REE-sawrs/ [noun] – the department in a company that is responsible for dealing with employees, for example by employing them, training them, dealing with their problems, and managing their records If you have any concerns, please contact human…
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Four ways to be a sustainable fashionista

clothes

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。 When do you think is the best time to go shopping? What clothes do you like buying? 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。 creative /kree-EY-tiv/ [adjective] – producing or using original and unusual ideas Samantha is an expert in creative writing. top /top/ [noun] – any piece of light clothing worn on the part of the body above the waist I need a top that goes well with this skirt. proper /PROP-er/ [adjective] – correct, or considered to be correct Instructions always include proper use of machines. away /uh-WEY/…
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The benefits of doing household chores

Children Helping Parents With Household Chores In Kitchen

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 doing household chores? What household chores do you do 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。 desk /desk/ [noun] – a type of table that you can work at, often one with drawers Nina piled the books neatly on her desk. stress /stres/ [noun] – great worry caused by a difficult situation, or something that causes this condition Meditation can help people under stress. head-on /HED-ON/ [adverb] – direct or directly We must face the problems head-on. tidy /TAHY-dee/ [verb] – to make a place…
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