Mindfulness matters: 5 ways to begin your mindfulness journey
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Mindfulness matters: 5 ways to begin your mindfulness journey
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What makes you stressed? Have you tried doing yoga? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. curiosity /kyoor-ee-OS-i-tee / [noun] – an eager wish to know or learn about something Curiosity is important when making art. concentrate /KON-suhn-treyt/ [verb] – to direct your attention or your efforts towards a particular activity, subject, or problem You have to concentrate on your studies. vehicle /VEE-i-kuhl/ [noun] – a machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting people or goods, especially on land There was a broken vehicle on the road. effective /ih-FEK-tiv/…
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Mindfulness matters: 5 ways to begin your mindfulness journey
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 enjoy walking slowly? Do you like quiet places? 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。 technique /tek-NEEK/ [noun] – a way of doing an activity that needs skill Frying an egg is a basic cooking technique. attention /uh-TEN-shuhn/ [noun] – notice, thought, or interest His attention was on the television. explore /ik-SPLAWR/ [verb] – to search and discover (about something) We will explore flowers for our science class next month. comfort /KUHM-fert/ [noun] – a pleasant feeling of being relaxed and free from pain She liked staying in…
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What is “digital body language”?
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intermittent /in-ter-MIT-nt/ [adjective] – not happening regularly or continuously; stopping and starting repeatedly or with periods in between The soccer game was postponed due to the intermittent rain that day. prominent /PROM-uh-nuhnt/ [adjective] – very well known and important Addressing issues in digital communication is prominent nowadays. inadvertently /in-uhd-VUR-tnt-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is not intentional Anna inadvertently phoned the wrong person yesterday. clarify /KLAR-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to make something clearer or easier to understand Could you clarify the intention of this paragraph, please? Thank you. articulate /ahr-TIK-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to explain in words,…
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What is “digital body language”?
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 talk to other people through text? Do you like using emojis when sending text messages? 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。 by accident /bahy AK-si-duhnt/ [adverb] – without intending to, or without being intended My little sister broke the vase by accident. mood /mood/ [noun] – feeling He looks like he’s always in a bad mood. solve /solv/ [verb] – to find an answer to a problem Can you help me solve this math problem? excuse /ik-SKYOOZ/ [verb] – to allow to leave I need to…
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What is “digital body language”?
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you prefer having meetings or discussing things via email? Why? How do you express your emotions or intentions through text? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cue /kyoo/ [noun] – a signal for someone to do something Their failure became their cue to do better next time. remotely /ri-MOHT-lee/ [adverb] – employees who work remotely work mainly from home and communicate with the company by email and telephone ABC Company allows its employees to work remotely. patch /pach/ [verb] – to treat someone’s injuries or repair the damage to something,…
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COVID-19 vaccination financial support in Japan to be extended
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prolong /pruh-LONG/ [verb] – to make something last a longer time Avoid using your device while charging to prolong its battery life. infirmary /in-FUR-muh-ree/ [noun] – an office especially in a school where someone can receive medical care I suggest you go to the infirmary immediately if you’re not feeling well. ward /wawrd/ [noun] – one of the areas into which a city or town is divided, having its own elected political representative or its own organizations for managing services XYZ company’s headquarters is located in Toshima Ward in Tokyo. workforce /WURK-fawrs/ [noun] – the group…
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COVID-19 vaccination financial support in Japan to be extended
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。 Has your city finished its vaccination programs? Have you received any financial help from your government? 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。 increased /in-KREEST/ [adjective] – greater in size, amount, or degree The shop had an increased price of 20%. receive /ri-SEEV/ [verb] – to get or be given something I received a letter from my grandmother. senior /SEEN-yer/ [adjective] – older Senior citizens can get discounts on food. generation /jen-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people of about the same age within a society or a particular family The…
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COVID-19 vaccination financial support in Japan to be extended
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