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Japan announces 10% of its people are 80 or older on Respect for the Elderly Day

2024年2月16日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think of Japan? What do you think the role of older people is in Japanese society? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. citizen /SIT-uh-zuhn/ [noun] – a person who is a member of a particular country and who has rights because of being born there or because of being given rights, or a person who lives in a particular town or city John was born in this country, so he is a proud citizen with all the rights and responsibilities. highlight /HAHY-lahyt/ [verb] – to…
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Shizuoka distillery fuels Japan’s whisky boom

2024年2月14日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about the ingredients used in making different types of whiskies or spirits? How do you think whisky or spirits are perceived by different age groups or cultural backgrounds? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. expand /ik-SPAND/ [verb] – to increase in size, number, or importance, or to make something increase in this way The company aims to expand its market reach by targeting international customers. compromise /KOM-pruh-mahyz / [noun] – an agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion…
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Shizuoka distillery fuels Japan’s whisky boom

2024年2月14日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pioneer /pahy-uh-NEER/ [noun] – a person or organization that is the first to start work in a new area, introduce a new idea, etc. Marie Curie was a pioneer in the field of radioactivity, making groundbreaking discoveries that laid the foundation for modern nuclear physics. subsequent /SUHB-si-kwuhnt/ [adjective] – happening after something else The subsequent quarter’s financial report displayed a notable increase in profits for the company, indicating growth after the implementation of its new marketing strategy. exceed /ik-SEED/ [verb] – to be greater than a number or amount, or to go past an allowed limit…
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Shizuoka distillery fuels Japan’s whisky boom

2024年2月14日

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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 the history of whisky or spirit production in any specific country or region? Do you know about the ingredients used in making different types of whiskies or spirits? 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。 demand /dih-MAND/ [noun] – the desire or need for a particular product or service within a specific market or among consumers The demand for organic produce has been steadily increasing among health-conscious consumers. celebrate /SEL-uh-breyt/ [verb] – to recognize an important occasion by taking part in an activity that makes it…
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Economists question Kishida’s minimum wage target

2024年2月6日

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©KYODO 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 believe that wages in your industry or field are fair and competitive? Do you believe that wages should be adjusted for inflation over 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。 raise /reyz/ [verb] – to cause something to increase or become bigger, better, higher, etc. The company implemented a new marketing strategy to raise brand awareness and attract a larger customer base. minimum /MIN-uh-muhm/ [adjective] – the lowest or smallest amount, quantity, or degree that is acceptable, allowed, or possible in a particular context The company…
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Economists question Kishida’s minimum wage target

2024年2月6日

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©KYODO Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. spouse /spouz/ [noun] – a person’s husband or wife The company’s policy regarding benefits for spouses of employees with less than two years of service has been a topic of discussion among the staff. threshold /THRESH-ohld/ [noun] – a specific point, level, or limit After years of hard work, she finally reached the threshold of success she had always dreamed of. premium /PREE-mee-uhm/ [noun] – an amount of money paid to get insurance Simon pays a monthly premium for his health insurance coverage. diminished /duh-MI-nuhsht/ [adjective] – reduced or decreased in size, amount, or importance…
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Economists question Kishida’s minimum wage target

2024年2月6日

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©KYODO Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think about the concept of wages? How do wages contribute to an individual’s economic well-being? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. objective /uhb-JEK-tiv/ [noun] – something that you plan to do or achieve His primary objective was to complete the project ahead of schedule and within budget. economist /ih-KON-uh-mist/ [noun] – a person who studies or has a special knowledge of economics The renowned economist was invited to give a lecture on the global economic outlook at the prestigious university. tackle /TAK-uhl/ [verb] –…
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Mount Fuji struggles with overtourism

2024年2月1日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The scale of the natural disaster was unprecedented, leaving the community in shock and disbelief. influx /IN-fluhks/ [noun] – the fact of a large number of people or things arriving at the same time The city experienced an influx of tourists during the holiday season, leading to crowded streets and busy shops. explicit /ik-SPLIS-it/ [adjective] – clear and exact The instructions for assembling the furniture were explicit, making the task straightforward and easy to complete. staggering /STAG-uh-ring/ [adjective] – very shocking and surprising The…
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