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2025年4月14日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. challenging /CHAL-in-jing/ [adjective] – difficult and requiring a lot of effort or skill The project was challenging because we had to meet tight deadlines. encounter /en-KOUN-ter/ [verb] – to experience or come upon something, especially unexpectedly He encountered many problems during his first week at work. complication /kom-pli-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a situation or condition that makes something more difficult or confusing The meeting had some complications due to technical issues. malfunctioning /mal-FUHNGK-shuh-nuhng/ [adjective] – not working properly The equipment was malfunctioning, so the team had to stop the experiment. highlight /HAHY-lahyt/ [verb] – to emphasize or…
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2025年4月14日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about astronauts and their work? What kind of training do you think astronauts need before they go to space? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. astronaut /AS-truh-nawt/ [noun] – a person who is trained to travel in a spacecraft The astronaut floated in space and saw the Earth from above. mission /mISH-uhn/ [noun] – a specific task or duty that someone is assigned to accomplish The team completed their mission by returning the equipment safely. transport /TRANS-pawrt/ [noun] – the action of moving goods or people from…
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2025年4月11日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. interface /IN-ter-feys/ [noun] – a point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact The new smartphone has a user-friendly interface that helps seniors navigate apps easily. intent /in-TENT/ [noun] – the purpose or goal that someone wants to achieve The company’s intent was to reduce waste through improved packaging. electrode /ih-LEK-trohd/ [noun] – a small device that conducts electricity and is used to detect or deliver electrical signals Doctors placed electrodes on the patient’s chest to monitor heart activity during the test. synthesizer /SIN-thuh-sahy-zer/ [noun] – an electronic device or software that generates sound,…
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2025年4月11日
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2025年4月11日
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 ever imagined speaking without using your voice? Would you feel nervous using a device connected to your brain? 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。 speech /speech/ [noun] – the ability to speak or the act of speaking The teacher gave a short speech at the school event. delay /dih-LEY/ [noun] – a period of time when something is late or postponed There were delays in the train schedule because of the heavy rain. communicate /kuh-MYOO-ni-keyt/ [verb] – to share or exchange information, thoughts, or feelings People use…
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2025年4月11日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think communication is important in everyday life? If you could create a machine to help people, what would it do? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. instantly /IN-stuhnt-lee/ [adverb] – immediately, without any delay He replied instantly to the message as soon as he saw it. trial /TRAHY-uhl/ [noun] – a test or experiment to check if something works well The new medicine went through a trial before it was approved for patients. continuously /kuhn-TIN-yoo-uhs-lee/ [adverb] – without stopping; going on without interruption The machine ran continuously for…
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2025年4月8日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. repercussion /ree-per-KUHSH-uhn/ [noun] – an unintended negative consequence or effect The deforestation in the Amazon rainforest may have severe repercussions on global climate patterns. equator /ih-KWEY-ter/ [noun] – an imaginary line around the middle of the Earth, equally distant from the North Pole and the South Pole Countries near the equator typically experience higher temperatures throughout the year. erratic /ih-RAT-ik/ [adjective] – unpredictable or irregular Farmers struggled due to the erratic rainfall during the planting season. precipitation /pri-sip-i-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – moisture falling from the atmosphere, such as rain or snow Increased precipitation during the rainy season…
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2025年4月8日
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2025年4月8日
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 ever experienced unusual weather? What’s one word you think of when you hear “Arctic”? 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。 cycle /SAHY-kuhl/ [noun] – a series of events that are repeated regularly in the same order The water cycle helps move moisture through the air, land, and oceans. warn /wawrn/ [verb] – to tell someone about possible danger or problems Scientists warn that rising sea levels may flood coastal cities. trend /trend/ [noun] – a general direction in which something is changing or developing There’s a growing…
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2025年4月8日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think the Arctic looks like? What changes in the weather have you noticed in your town or country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. growth /grohth/ [noun] – the process of increasing in size, number, or importance The city’s rapid growth has led to traffic problems and housing shortages. global /GLOH-buhl/ [adjective] – relating to the whole world The global economy was affected by the rise in oil prices. melt /melt/ [verb] – to become liquid because of heat The snow on the mountains melts quickly in the…
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