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。 Do you know what healthy eating means? Do you know what kinds of foods are good for your health? 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。 recent /REE-suhnt/ [adjective] – happening or starting a short time ago I got a recent message on my phone. habit /HAB-it/ [noun] – something that you do often and regularly, sometimes without knowing that you are doing it Brushing your teeth every morning is a good habit. culture /KUHL-cher / [noun] – the way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs, of a…
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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。 When you think about skincare products, does anything specific come to mind? Do you believe it’s important for skincare products to include ingredients from specific regions or cultures? 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。 special /SPESH-uhl/ [adjective] – better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual She received a special gift for her birthday. practice /PRAK-tis/ [noun] – something that is usually or regularly done, often as a habit, tradition, or custom In our family, it’s a common practice to have dinner together at the dining table every…
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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 know about the health effects of artificial sweeteners? Do you think artificial sweeteners are a healthier option than sugar? 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。 link /lingk / [noun] – a connection between two people, things, or ideas She found a link between smoking and lung cancer in her research. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to encourage people to like, buy, use, do, or support something The company hired a famous actor to promote their new product. publish /PUHB-lish / [verb] – to make information available to people,…
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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 exercise? Do you like how you feel after exercising? 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。 depression /dih-PRESH-uhn/ [noun] – the state of feeling very unhappy and without hope for the future The therapist recommended a combination of therapy and medication to manage her depression effectively. growth /grohth/ [noun] – the act or process, or a manner of growing; development The city’s population growth has led to increased demands for housing, infrastructure, and services. therapy /THER-uh-pee/ [noun] – a treatment that helps someone feel better, grow stronger, etc.,…
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©dementiaresearcher 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 heard of Alzheimer’s disease before? Is Alzheimer’s disease common in your country? 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。 promise /PROM-is / [noun] – the idea that someone or something is likely to develop successfully and that people expect this to happen The young athlete shows great promise in her skills and has the potential to become a successful competitor. test /test/ [test] – to put something through a process in order to discover if it is safe, works correctly, etc., or if something is present 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。 Do you exercise? Do you sleep well? 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。 internal /in-TUR-nl/ [adjective] – inside the body The internal organs play a vital role in maintaining overall health. potentially /puh-TEN-shuh-lee / [adverb] – possibly The negotiations could potentially lead to a breakthrough in diplomatic relations. overall /OH-ver-awl/ [adjective] – in general rather than in particular The overall response to the new product has been positive. sufficient /suh-FISH-uhnt / [adjective] – enough for a particular purpose The amount of food provided was sufficient to feed all 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 take food supplements? Do you think food supplements help us be healthier? 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。 potential /puh-TEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – possible when the necessary conditions exist A number of potential customers called our pizza shop yesterday. vary /VAIR-ee/ [verb] – If things of the same type vary, they are different from each other, and if you vary them, you cause them to be different from each other. The weather conditions can vary greatly depending on the season and location. reliable /ri-LAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – Someone or something that…
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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 have dreams that occur again and again? Do you think dreams have meaning? 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。 emotional /ih-MOH-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – having and expressing strong feelings He had an intense emotional response to the news of his promotion, feeling a mix of excitement, pride, and gratitude. conflict /KON-flikt/ [noun] – a situation in which there are opposing demands or ideas and a choice has to be made between them The conflict between her personal values and the demands of her job created a sense of…
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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。 Have you heard about diabetes before? Is diabetes a common health condition in your country? 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。 approximately /uh-PROK-suh-mit-lee/ [adverb] – close to a particular number or time although not exactly that number or time It is a walk of approximately 15 minutes from my house to the park. link /lingk/ [lingk] – a connection between two people, things, or ideas The teacher explained the link between studying hard and getting good grades in school. virus /VAHY-ruhs/ [noun] – an extremely small piece of organic…
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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。 Have you tried using supplements to help you sleep? Do you think these supplements are safe? 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。 disturbance /dih-STUR-buhns/ [noun] – something that interrupts you, esp. something loud or causing trouble The loud music coming from the neighboring apartment caused a disturbance. guidance /GAHYD-ns/ [noun] – help and advice about how to do something or about how to deal with problems The coach’s guidance during training sessions helped the team improve their performance. factor /FAK-ter/ [noun] – a fact or situation that influences the…
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