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Why doing hybrid work drains people emotionally

2022年9月30日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. withhold /with-HOHLD/ [verb ] – to refuse to give something or to keep back something The dam can withhold the pressure of the water. hectic /HEK-tik/ [adjective] – full of activity, or very busy and fast The last few days have been hectic and exhausting. annoyance /uh-NOI-uhns/ [noun ] – the feeling or state of being annoyed There was a look of annoyance on his face. dread /dred/ [verb ] – to feel extremely worried or frightened about something that is going to happen or that might happen I’m dreading it because I have to meet…
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Why doing hybrid work drains people emotionally

2022年9月30日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How does working from home affect you?  What are the advantages of working from home? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. initially /ih-NISH-uh-lee / [adverb] – at the beginning Initially, most people approved of the new strategy. exhausting /ig-ZAW-sting/ [adjective] – making you feel extremely tired I’ve had an exhausting day. evidence /EV-i-duhns/ [noun] – one or more reasons for believing that something is or is not true Can you show me any evidence for your statement? emotionally /ih-MOH-shuh-nl/ [adverb] – in a way that relates to the emotions Sue felt…
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Why people switch industries

2022年9月21日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. weary /WEER-ee/ [adjective] – very tired, especially after working hard for a long time His voice sounded almost weary. nursing /NURS-ing / [noun] – the job of being a nurse Nursing is a highly skilled job. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl / [adjective] – able to be easily physically or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked Children are the most vulnerable members of society . drained /dreynd/ [adjective] – very tired She went to bed early because she is drained. resignation /rez-ig-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of telling your employer that you are leaving your job I don’t like to…
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Why people switch industries

2022年9月21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。 What kind of job would you like to have? Do you easily get bored? 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。 industry /IN-duh-stree/ [noun] – a type of business She’s worked in the banking industry for years. career /kuh-REER/ [noun] – the job or series of jobs that you do during your working life, especially if you continue to get better jobs and earn more money He is not really suited for a teaching career. decision /dih-SIZH-uhn/ [noun] – a choice that you make about something after thinking about several…
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Why people switch industries

2022年9月21日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your dream job? Could you tell me about it? What kinds of industries are famous nowadays? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. individual /in-duh-VIJ-oo-uhl/ [noun] – a single person or thing, especially when compared to the group or set to which they belong Each individual has their own personality. aware /uh-WAIR/ [adjective] – knowing that something exists, or having knowledge or experience of a particular thing She is aware of the difficulties. client /KLAYH-uhnt/ [noun] – a customer or someone who receives services The lawyer explained the legal technicalities…
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Is there still stigma in the workplace around mental health issues?

2022年9月16日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you think mental health is important? Why or why not? Do you think employers should be understanding? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. eager /EE-ger / [adjective] – wanting very much to do or have something, especially something interesting or enjoyable He was eager to get into politics. speak up /speek uhp/ [idiom] – to express your opinion He is willing to speak up for the rights of women. relief /ri-LEEF/ [noun] – a feeling of happiness that something unpleasant has not happened or has ended…
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Is there still stigma in the workplace around mental health issues?

2022年9月16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。 Do you know what a stigma is?  Should mental health be prioritized in the workplace? 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。 employer /em-PLOI-er/ [noun] – a person or organization that employs people His employer has increased his salary. limited /LIM-i-tid/ [adjective] – small in amount or number The food is very limited. certain /SUR-tn / [adjective] – particular but not named or described Certain members of the audience are wearing red. take away /TEYK-uh-wey/ [phrasal verb] – if you take something away from someone, you remove it from them,…
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Is there still stigma in the workplace around mental health issues?

2022年9月16日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. lethal /LEE-thuhl/ [adjective] – able to cause or causing death; extremely dangerous The pesticide is lethal to all insect life. severity /suh-VER-i-tee / [noun] – seriousness It has the potential to reduce the frequency and severity of colds.  disorder /dis-AWR-der/ [noun] – an illness of the mind or body Alzheimer’s disease is a neurological disorder. openness /OH-puhn-nis/ [noun] – honesty He demonstrated an openness to change. trauma /TROU-muh/ [noun] – severe and lasting emotional shock and pain caused by an extremely upsetting experience, or a case of such shock happening The patient suffered severe brain trauma….
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