Tag Archive: world news

Companies are promoting remote employment more than ever

2022年12月28日

laptop-gfbf0ab7e2_1280

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. workplace /WURK-PLEYS/ [noun] – a building or room where people perform their jobs, or these places generally I work in a clean and comfortable workplace. embrace /em-BREYS/ [verb] – to accept something enthusiastically Many people are unwilling to embrace new technologies. hybrid /HAHY-brid/ [adjective] – combining two different things The vehicle is a hybrid that uses both electricity and gasoline. drawback /DRAW-bak/ [noun] – a disadvantage or the negative part of a situation The one big drawback of the planned scheme was its high cost. entail /en-TEYL/ [verb] – to make something necessary, or to involve…
Read more

Expert

,

Companies are promoting remote employment more than ever

2022年12月28日

laptop-gfbf0ab7e2_1280

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 working from home? Do you like working remotely? 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。 follow /FOL-oh/ [verb] – to obey someone, or to act according to something You have to follow her advice. announcement /uh-NOUNS-muhnt/ [nou] – something that someone says officially, giving information about something An announcement will be made next week. employment /em-PLOI-muhnt/ [noun] – the fact of someone being paid to work for a company or organization She was unable to find employment. shift /shift/ [noun] – a change in position or direction…
Read more

Beginner

,

Companies are promoting remote employment more than ever

2022年12月28日

laptop-gfbf0ab7e2_1280

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you enjoy hybrid work? Why or why not? Would you promote hybrid work? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. permanently /PUR-muh-nuhnt/ [adverb] – always and forever Smoking is likely to permanently harm your health.  abandon /uh-BAN-duhn/ [verb] – to leave a place, thing, or person, usually forever He abandoned his hometown. growth /grohth/ [noun] – the process of developing or of increasing in size Population growth is decreasing by 1.4% each year. emotional /ih-MOH-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – having and expressing strong feelings He tends to be emotional….
Read more

Intermediate

,

New Danish administration reduces public holidays

2022年12月26日

Woman checking the calendar

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. coalition /koh-uh-LISH-uhn/ [noun] – the joining together of different political parties or groups for a particular purpose, usually for a limited time, or a government that is formed in this way A coalition government will now be in power. incumbent /in-KUHM-buhnt/ [adjective] – officially having the named position According to the incumbent president, only legal channels should be used to settle conflicts. eliminate /ih-LIM-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to remove or take away someone or something This diet is supposed to eliminate the body’s toxins. sadden /SAD-n/ [verb] – to make someone sad This dreadful tragedy has truly…
Read more

Expert

,

New Danish administration reduces public holidays

2022年12月26日

Woman checking the calendar

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite holiday? Why is it your favorite? What do you do on long holidays? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intend /in-TEND/ [verb] – to have as a plan or purpose I intend to study abroad after graduating from high school. target /TAHR-git/ [noun] – a level or situation that you intend to achieve Their new target is to increase sales by 10%. expect /ik-SPEKT/ [verb] – to think or believe something will happen, or someone will arrive They arrived at their destination earlier than expected. community /kuh-MYOO-ni-tee/…
Read more

Intermediate

,

New Danish administration reduces public holidays

2022年12月26日

Woman checking the calendar

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 is the longest holiday in your country? Do you celebrate that holiday? 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 government announced its plans to raise taxes. remain /ri-MEYN/ [verb] – to stay in the same place or in the same condition Ms. Brown remains a history teacher after all these years. likely /LAHYK-lee/ [adjective] – if something is likely, it will probably happen or is expected It will likely rain tomorrow. organization /awr-guh-nuh-ZEY-shuhn/…
Read more

Beginner

,

Funds and workers in demand to create net zero homes

2022年12月22日

South facing photovoltaic panels capture sunlight.

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How does climate change affect your daily life? What do you do to help lessen climate change’s effects? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. grant /grahnt/ [noun] – an amount of money given especially by the government to a person or organization for a special purpose They gave her a grant to study abroad for a year. shortage /SHAWR-tij/ [noun] – a situation in which there is not enough of something Many companies are suffering from a shortage of skilled workers. revise /ri-VAHYZ/ [verb] – to change or correct something, especially…
Read more

Intermediate

,

Funds and workers in demand to create net zero homes

2022年12月22日

South facing photovoltaic panels capture sunlight.

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。 Please describe your house. Does your house have solar panels? 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 from a short time ago The ground was still wet from the recent rain. course /kawrs/ [noun] – a set of classes or a plan of study on a particular subject, usually leading to an exam or qualification Tim has completed his three-year creative writing course. last /last/ [verb] – to continue to exist Weather forecasts say the snow will last until the end of next week. lack…
Read more

Beginner

,