高度成長の時代においては、終身雇用の元、類似品の生産力を高めるための人材育成が必要だったため、欠点を補正することが重要だった。すなわち、画一化が求められた。 これからの時代は、生産力に頼るビジネスモデルでは難しく、心やセンスに訴えかける商品…

何を頼む場合にも、「お忙しいところ申し訳ありませんが」の前置きフレーズがある。 People in the office always put a phrase: "I'm sorry but" before asking anything.

Q: Some people think that they can learn better by themselves than with a teacher. Others think that it is always better to have a teacher. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons to develop your essay. A: I think learning by themselves …

Q: It has recently been announced that a new restaurant may be built in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details and examples in your answer. A: I definitely oppose to this plan. The bigg…

Q: It has recently been announced that a new restaurant may be built in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details and examples in your answer. A: I definitely oppose to this plan. The bigg…

「わかりにくいことをわかりやすくするのではなく、わかりやすいと思われていることの背景に潜むわかりにくさを描くことの先に知識は芽生える」 是枝監督の言葉

Q: Neighbors are the peole who live near us. In your opinion, what are the qualities of a good neighbor? Use specific details and examples in your answer A:

Q: Some people believe that university students should be required to attend classes. Others believe that going to classes should be optional for students. Which point of view do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to explain …

28分付近：dictationしてみました。結構勉強になる。 A research team of Martin Luther University has conducted a survey involving one hundred and fifty four couples on the topic of laughing at other people and being laughed at. Respondents wh…

Season 1を鑑賞。以下のやり方でお勉強。 １字幕なし英語音声 ２英語字幕英語音声 ３日本語字幕英語音声 ４英語字幕英語音声で英語字幕の内容を理解 ５英語音声 ５のプロセスが一部抜けてしまった。が、この相当勉強になります。あと、これ面白いです。

Podcastから。 1) This Morning with Gordon Deal 聞き取り難易度 ★★★★★（All right here's what's up for this hourから始まる司会のGordonの声は聞き取りやすいが、彼が番組中に振るレポータの聞き取りは困難レベルなときも） 2) CNN 10 聞き取り難易度 ★★…

Q: Some people prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants. Other people prefer to prepare and eat food at home. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. A: I like to eat at home, preparing food myself…

Q: Some people prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants. Other people prefer to prepare and eat food at home. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. A: I like to eat at home, preparing food myself…

前回の続き。 価値観にあった会社や組織を探すといっても、すべて自分の価値観と同じ会社なんてないし、会社は人の集合体であることが多いから、そこにいるすべての人が自分と同じ価値観であることなんてありえない。そうすると、優先順位の問題になる。自分…

My dear young people: Try to look for the company or organization that fits with your sense of values. You must be comfortable spending your time there. Don't be swayed by other people's perspectives. 自分の価値観に合う会社を選びなさい。そ…

Q: Many people visit museums when they travel to new places. Why do you think people visit museum? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. A: I think the biggest reason many people go to museums when they have a trip is …

Q: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Universities should give the same amount of money to their students’ sports activities as they give to their university libraries. Use specific reasons and examples to support your …

CD付 即戦力がつくビジネス英会話 改訂増補版: 基本から応用まで 作者: 日向清人 出版社/メーカー: ディーエイチシー 発売日: 2014/02/25 メディア: 単行本 この商品を含むブログ (2件) を見る 最高難度ですが、最高に力がつく本。 英検1級取得後、マスター…

Today I decided not to buy and read books written by persons who are older than me for the time being. The age is over when you learn from older people. 自分より年上の人が書いた本を買って読むのはしばらくやめてみよう。と今日思った。年上の人…

Q: “When people succeed, it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with success” do you agree with or disagree with the quotation above? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position. A: I do not agree with the idea. …

I broke a secret code 秘密の暗号を解読したThe trees break the force of the wind 木が風の力を弱めているDon’t put me in the same class with you あなたと一緒にしないでThe insurance company put the damage at 2 million yen. 保険会社はその損害を…

Q: Some people prefer to live in a small town. Others prefer to live in a big city. Which place would you prefer to live in? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer. A: I prefer to live in a big city. The reason is probably…

Q: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television has destroyed communication among friends and family. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. A: I disagree with the statement. Taking my lifestyle for…

Q: How do movies or television influence people’s behavior? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer. A: I think what television or movies have left on people’s behavior the most is how people wear. Around 10 years ago, a f…

There are people who enjoy uncertainty and who hate it and want to remain unchanged. In this age of uncertainty, which one will fit for the world?

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Q: If you could change one important thing about your hometown, what would you change? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer. A: I would change accessiblity of my town. This is because my town has a lot of sloping roads …

Q: A company has announced that it wishes to build a large factory near your community. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this new influence on your community. Do you support or oppose the factory? Explain your position. A: What …

You should not use your language for controlling other people, but use it for controlling yourself.

Q: It has been said, “Not everything that is learned is contained in books. Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. In your opinion, which sources is more important? Why? A: I think both are …