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付加疑問文 Tag Questions + Dialogue Listen for the tag questions. View All Dialogues + Mari: You know what’s the worst? Alison: What? Mari: When you have to go to the bathroom so badly, and you just cannot find a public restroom. Alison: It’s so true, and there aren’t very many alternatives. Mari: No. And I feel like we’re so lucky in the US because we have a lot of public restrooms. If you’ve traveled extensively, you don’t always get to places that have them. Alison: Exactly. Mari: And then you realize… Pretty lucky. Now, the flip side of that is that they are not always the cleanest places, are they? Alison: I know! I always worry about my hygiene when I go in. I was in a public restroom the other day, and there were no soap dispensers and no paper towels. Mari: I understand. And sometimes, there’s a lack of privacy, like there’s not really doors, and the door doesn’t lock. But you know, when it’s an emergency, they’re your best resource. Alison: I am glad we have options. Discussion Mari and Jessica agree that public bathrooms have advantages and disadvantages. They are not usually clean places, and Jessica worries about her hygiene whenever she uses a public restroom. Also, because they are public, these bathrooms are often missing necessary supplies, like soap and paper towels. And they don’t always give people enough privacy.However, Mari and Jessica also think that, in an emergency situation, a public bathroom is a wonderful resource. Not every country has restrooms for people to use when they are traveling around town. Marni thinks people in the US should feel lucky because they have the option to use public restrooms, and Jessica agrees with her.Do you have many public bathrooms in your country? Are these bathrooms clean or dirty? Grammar Point Tag Questions 付加疑問文 Marni and Alison are talking about public bathrooms. Mari says, “Now, the flipside of that is that they are not always the cleanest places, are they?” She uses a tag question.Tag questions are two word tags added to the end of a statement to […]
Search: Type & hit enter If you just pressed enter or clicked on the search icon in the text field you probably ended up here. When you just press enter this website will look for “Search: Type & hit enter“. Type the keyword to find specific pages or try a few links from the side menu. Thank you for taking your time to look at this site. If you have any questions feel free to email us anytime. verb 1. Try to find something by looking or otherwise seeking carefully and thoroughly. “I searched among the rocks, but I couldn’t find the phone I dropped.” Synonyms hunt, look, explore, forage, fish about/around, look high and low, cast about/around/round, ferret (about/around), root about/around, rummage about/around… noun 1. An act of looking for someone or something. “the police carried out a thorough search of the premises looking for clues” Synonyms hunt, look, exploration, scout, probe, dig, digging, forage, foraging, scavenge, scavenging, ferreting (about/around), rummage, rummaging about/around, rooting about/around, rifling, scouring, quest, pursuit of, seeking after“we continued our search for a hotel until we found a nice place to stay in” searching for, hunting for, after, seeking, looking for, on the lookout for, in quest of, in pursuit of, on the track of, questing after, chasing after“they were forced to travel in search of new places to find food in”
Step Up for Cancer in Colorado: Bright Ideas ONE CAUSE, ONE COMMUNITY Step Up for Cancer in Colorado: Giving a few hours of your day can give years to someone else’s life! Over two years, more than 400 participants have helped raise $215,000 for the local cancer community in Colorado. And last year, one very special yes made a life-saving bone marrow match. When you Step Up, you’re teaming up with the community in the fight against cancer. Take to the stairs at your own pace as you listen to live music. Wander the concourse and learn about cancer prevention, detection, treatment and more from over 40 non-profit cancer organizations. Stop by the kids zone, get a massage or try some yoga. Because no matter how you Step Up, you’re speaking up. Step Up for Cancer in Colorado: Bright Ideas Why running? Running improves aerobic fitness, also it is a great way to improve cardiovascular health. Plus, it burns calories and can build strength. There is also a long list of psychological benefits you can gain from this sport, also physical and mental health benefits. Running makes you happier. If you work out regularly, you’ve already discovered it: No matter how good or bad you feel at any given moment, exercise will make you feel better. And it goes beyond just the runner’s high —that rush of feel-good hormones known as endocannabinoids. In a 2006, a study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, researchers found that even a single bout of exercise, like 30 minutes of walking on a treadmill, could instantly lift the mood of someone suffering from a major depressive order. In a May 2013, study in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise in which rats and mice got antidepressant-like effects from running on a wheel, researchers concluded that physical activity was an effective alternative to treating depression. Even on those days when you have to force yourself out the door, exercise still protects […]
What Prefecture In Japan Is It? Mini Test 47 Prefectures ① Japan has 47 prefectures (都道府県, todōfuken, [todoːɸɯ̥ꜜkeɴ]), which rank immediately below the national government and from the country’s first level of jurisdiction and administrative division. They include 43 prefectures proper (県, ken), two urban prefectures (府, fu: Osaka and Kyoto), one “circuit” or “territory” (道, dō: Hokkai-dō) and one metropolis (都, to: Tokyo). ② In 1868, the Meiji Fuhanken sanchisei administration created the first prefectures (urban fu and rural ken). They were to replace the urban and rural administrators (bugyō, daikan, etc.) in the parts of the country. Shogunate and a few territories of rebels/shogunate loyalists who had not submitted to the new government such as Aizu/Wakamatsu previously controlled them directly. Then in 1871, all remaining feudal domains (han) became prefectures, so that prefectures subdivided the whole country. In several waves of territorial consolidation, we ended up with today’s 47. And in many instances, these are contiguous with the ancient ritsuryō provinces of Japan. ③ Voters directly elect each prefecture’s chief executive, called the governor (知事, chiji). Every four years, voters also elect the assembly members. A unicameral assembly (議会, gikai) enacts ordinances and approves budgets. ④ Under a set of 1888–1890 laws on local government until the 1920s, each prefecture (then only 3 -fu and 42 -ken; Hokkai-dō and Okinawa-ken were subject to different laws until the 20th century. They were subdivided into cities (市, shi) and districts (郡, gun). And each district into towns (町, chō/machi) and villages (村, son/mura). Hokkaidō has 14 subprefectures that act as General Subprefectural Bureaus (総合振興局, sōgō-shinkō-kyoku. Literally meaning “Comprehensive Promotion Bureau”) and Subprefectural Bureaus (振興局, shinkō-kyoku, literally “Promotion Bureau”) of the prefecture. Some other prefectures also have branch offices that carry out prefectural administrative functions outside the capital. Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is a merged city-prefecture; a metropolis, it has features of both cities and prefectures. ⑤ Looking for interesting places to go in Hokkaido: https://hokkaido.a4jp.com
Singular – Vocabulary | Improve Your English Vocabulary | AGREATDREAM Singular (adjective) Singular is an adjective that means individual or only one thing. GRAMMAR It’s a word or form denoting or referring to just one person or thing. For example: “The third person singular form of the verb.” 2. exceptionally good; great; remarkable “He had the singular good fortune of not meeting any of the judges before the contest. It surprised them when he stepped out onto the stage and began dancing.” GRAMMAR 1. An individual word or form. Synonyms for Singular: remarkable, extraordinary, exceptional, outstanding, striking, signal, eminent, especial, particular, notable, noteworthy, conspicuous, distinctive, impressive; rare, unique, unparalleled, unprecedented, superior, superlative, amazing, astonishing, phenomenal, astounding, sensational, spectacular Informal synonyms: tremendous, awesome, fantastic, fabulous, terrific, stupendous, unreal “The success of the appeal demonstrates the gallery’s singular capacity to attract sponsors and new visitors.” How to Memorize Vocabulary Part 1: Creating Associations Create word associations when you’re learning vocabulary in your native or foreign language. Associations can help you memorize new words quickly. And absurd, vivid, or ridiculous associations are the most likely to help you retain your new vocabulary.If you’re learning a foreign language, associate new words with words in your native language. If a new word resembles a word in your native tongue, create a mental image association between the native word and the new word. For example, the French word “vin”, meaning wine, sounds similar to the English word “van” so you might make a visual association of a van full of wine to help you remember. learning new words in your own language Word associations are also helpful if you’re learning a new word in your own language. For example, the beginning of the word “curtail,” which means to cut short, resembles the beginning of the word “curtain,” so you can make a mental association of curtains cut too short to help you remember “curtail.”When creating word associations, be sure to visualize the image vividly and to review it […]
Study Tips + How to Excel in Studying English Effectively – Advanced Guide, Version 3 Study Tips – Below are a few ideas on studying English effectively. There are many ways to study English, but many students ask which is the most effective. Unfortunately, I don’t think there is a single answer that is right for every student. However… I can certainly give advice. Here are some helpful guidelines as to how to study that should help. Warming-up to Study English Just as there are exercises to help you warm up before you play some basketball or other sport, there are exercises which can help you warm up to study English. Here are some simple exercises to help you warm up. How to Study EffectivelyStudy Tips 1: Activate Your Vocabulary Activate your vocabulary by thinking or speaking briefly about the subject you are about to work on. For example, if you are going to study English on topics that focuses on vacations, take a moment to think about your last vacation, what you did, what you enjoyed, etc. This simple exercise will help your brain warm-up to vocabulary that you are likely to encounter as you study English about this particular subject. 2: Activate Your Grammar Activate your grammar by thinking about the general grammar area before you begin to study. For example, if you are going to study English grammar focusing on the past, stop to think about what you did last weekend, where you went, etc. to help activate what you already understand about using the past. As with activating vocabulary, you’ll help your brain bring up what it knows about the past simple in an easy way before you begin to focus on studying English grammar in detail. 3: Sing a Song Before class begins, or before you sit down to study English sing a song in English to yourself. Make sure to use a song that you understand and know very well. This short and fun exercise […]
Textbooks: 7 new Eiken books, one English Q&A book, and many more (^-^) These new textbooks/books will be a nice addition to the ever expanding library. I just need to index what is in them now. It’s amazing how heavy 3 piles of books can get. I must have been lifting 30 kilos or more. Our online English study project/competition will be starting soon. Feel free to start now if you like. * Touch typing / study software * Glen Sapporo Eikaiwa AGreatDream.com Effective textbook reading Effective textbook reading is a key study skill for student success. Nearly every class makes you read them. “Makes” is the right word here. “Requires,” “forces,” or “insists” will also work. Few people read textbooks unless they have to. If you read textbooks for fun, shoot me an email. I need to interview you, because I don’t think you exist. Reading textbooks is weird. That’s right – weird. Granted, we all have to read them. But even you bookworms – the kinds of people who devour the Twilight books in one week, or Harry Potter, or the Hunger Games books – know that textbooks are a bit weird. Think about it. Textbooks are the only books you read today that have pictures on nearly every page (Dr. Seuss fans excluded). In fact, should you be forced to read a textbook without pictures, you are in real trouble. Those books get seriously tough. Nevertheless, understanding how to read a textbook is vital. The goal of a textbook is simple: inform and educate. The goal of the Harry Potter books is very different. Novels tell stories. Textbooks communicate ideas through explanations of information. Because of this, you need a different strategy for reading textbooks. Follow these four easy steps to get on your way. Textbooks 1. Don’t read front to back (aka, READ BACKWARDS) Reading a textbook chapter front to back ensures that you will waste time. I know it’s counter-intuitive to not read a book front […]
Money and Banking Vocabulary – Financial Phrases English Banking Vocabulary & Phrases Explore Essential Banking and Money Vocabulary: Bank Terminology, Finance Vocabulary, Money Idioms and Slang Banking and money related vocabulary/phrases related to finance are useful for English learners that are visiting or working in an English-speaking country for an extended period of time. When arriving in a new country to live and work, one of the first things we should do is open a bank account. In order to do this, we need to know various money and banking related phrases. When banking and dealing with financial issues, we tend to use certain key phrases and words. Using English at the bank can be a daunting prospect for some EFL students due to the specific vocabulary needed. Knowing some basic banking and money phrases will help in many situations, not only when dealing with banking and financial issues. Read on to find some of the most common banking and money vocabulary. We explore special terms and words you will hear at the bank, finance-related vocabulary you might want to use and interesting money-related idioms and slang expressions. Banking and Money Vocabulary English for Banking and Finance to deposit; making a deposit; pay into your bank account making a withdrawal / to withdraw – taking money out of your bank account debit card, credit card, store card – types of plastic cards used for making financial transactions balance – the amount of money in your account to be in credit – to have a positive bank balance to be overdrawn – to have a negative bank balance credit (noun) – credit allows a person to buy goods/services before payment, based on trust that payment will be made in the future to credit – to add money to your account (e.g. ‘your account has been credited’) Debit cards use money you already have in your account. Credit cards use money on ‘credit’ – that you will have to pay back in […]
Mercurial | Definition of Mercurial | English Vocabulary Mercurial means quick and changeable in temperament; volatile məːˈkjʊərɪəl adjective1. Subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.“his mercurial temperament” Synonymsvolatile, capricious, temperamental, excitable, fickle, changeable, unpredictable, variable, protean, mutable, erratic, quicksilver, inconstant, inconsistent, unstable, unsteady, fluctuating, ever-changing, kaleidoscopic, fluid, wavering, vacillating, moody, flighty, wayward, whimsical, giddy, impulsive; technicallabile“a mercurial temperament” 2. Of or containing the element mercury.“gels containing organic mercurial compounds” noun1. A drug or other compound containing mercury.“for twenty years organic mercurials were the most potent diuretics in clinical use” Cristiano Ronaldo to model new CR7 _________ Campeoes bootsGoal.com – Jun 12, 2017Cristiano Ronaldo has enjoyed a stellar year and Nike have marked it by manufacturing a special pair of boots to mark it: the CR7 _________ Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker/Rosas, Sadler’s Wells, London…Financial Times – Jun 14, 2017The relentless ebb and flow of bodies, the almost instinctive groupings, the _________ shifts of direction invite comparison with organic forms: … Joe Root and Ben Stokes’ friendship could hold the key to England’s …Telegraph.co.uk – 3 hours agoRoot had to wait until 2012 for his chance, but while Root seized his with both hands, Stokes stuttered and stagnated, his _________ temper and… View Homepage
What are Verbs? List of 600+ English Verbs with Types, Examples, Rules Verbs are words that describe the way someone or something does something. They describe what the subject of a sentence is doing. Verbs can indicate (physical or mental) actions, occurrences and states of being. They describe an action, like the words eat, sleep, love and study. They are actions, words that involve motion or physical activity. Examples: Verbs in a sentence Glen teaches English. Students are studying now. True love exists. Sentences must have at least one verb. A sentence can be just a single verb in the imperative form (e.g., “Go!”). In this example, the implied subject is you. Grammar and Examples: Mr. Rowell takes a lesson in the morning. What does Mr. Rowell do? He takes a lesson. The action he is doing is “taking” a lesson. So the action is denoted by the word “takes”. In that case that word “takes” is the verb. The university hired him.Here, the word “hired” is the verb. His boss refused to support him at critical moments.Here, the word “refused” is the verb. The students write their papers in the Sapporo City Hall.Here, the word “write” is the verb. The verbs can be classified in different methods.There are four main types. 1. Transitive verbs. A transitive verb is the verb which takes an object. 2. Intransitive verbs. An intransitive verb is a verb which does not take an object. 3. Auxiliary verbs: A verb which helps another verb to form its tense, voice or mood is called an Auxiliary verb. 4. Modal verbs: The following verbs are called Modal verbs: Shall, should, will, would, may, might, can, could, must, ought and dare are called modal verbs. Let us see them individually. 1. Transitive verbs: Examples: Mr. Rowell takes a lesson in the morning. By this sentence, Mr. Rowell takes a lesson. Here “Mr. Rowell” is the noun, “a lesson” is the object and “takes” is the verb. Only when all the three parts are there, the whole […]
Mastering the Art of Email: A Guide to Clear and Compelling Communication Crafting the perfect email is like writing a letter to the world. Your message can be a simple knock on the door or an eloquent invitation to step inside. Whether you’re just entering the workforce or you’re a seasoned leader, the skill of writing impactful emails is one of the most essential tools you’ll use in your professional life. Emails hold power. The power to motivate, clarify and connect or when done poorly, the power to confuse, frustrate or even be ignored. But worry not! With a few key strategies, you can turn your emails into clear, actionable and engaging communication. So, how do you ensure that your emails don’t just blend into the noise but instead leave an impression? Let’s walk through the steps of mastering this essential skill. The Building Blocks of a Brilliant Email Every email you send, whether to a colleague or a new contact, follows a basic structure. However, it’s in how you execute each part that will set you apart from the rest. From the subject line to the final sign-off, each component plays a role. 1. The Subject Line: Your First (and Only) Chance to Be Seen Imagine yourself standing at a busy intersection, waving to someone across the street—if your wave is too subtle or generic, you might never be noticed. The subject line of your email works the same way. A vague or poorly worded subject may land your email in the spam folder, or worse, be ignored altogether. Your subject line should offer clarity and intrigue. It’s not just a title; it’s a promise of value to the reader. Think of it like the opening line of a great novel—draw them in, but give them a reason to stay. Pro tip: Spend as much time on your subject line as you do on the body. It’s that important. 2. The Opener: First Impressions Matter In the digital world, […]
Map of Japan Quiz: Ultimate Prefecture Challenge Type in the number of the location Prefectures (provinces) of Japan The words “ken”, “-to”, “–do”, “–fu” get removed from the end of each prefecture’s name when being translated in English. Except for Hokkaido.e.g Saitama-ken = Saaitama prefecture, Tokyo-to = Tokyo prefecture, Kyoto-fu = Kyoto Prefecture One thing to be aware of is that some cities* (*-shi in Japanese) are the same as its prefecture. For example, Saitama-shi (city) in Saitama-ken (prefecture). Depicted on the map are Japan’s main islands, from north to south: Hokkaido (北海道), Honshu (本州), Shikoku (四国), and Kyushu (九州). Geology Tectonic plates When you look at a map of Japan, you can see the Japanese archipelago is the result of subducting tectonic plates over several hundreds of millions of years from the mid-Silurian (443.8 Mya) to the Pleistocene (11,700 years ago). Over the past 450 million years, about 15,000 km (9,300 mi) of oceanic floor has moved beneath the Japanese archipelago, where most of it subducted completely. The Japanese archipelago now forms a mature island arc (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare). Tectonic plate movements created the Japanese islands The Pacific Plate and Philippine Sea Plate are subduction plates. They are deeper than the Eurasian plate. The Philippine Sea Plate moves beneath the continental Amurian Plate and Okinawa Plate to the south. The Pacific Plate moves under the Okhotsk Plate to the north. These subduction plates have pulled Japan eastward and opened the Sea of Japan by back-arc spreading around 15 million years ago. The Strait of Tartary and the Korea Strait opened much later. La Pérouse Strait formed about 60,000 to 11,000 years ago closing the path used by mammoths which had earlier moved to northern Hokkaido. The subduction zone The subduction zone is where the oceanic crust slides beneath the continental crust or other oceanic plates. This is because the oceanic plate’s litosphere has a higher density. Subduction zones are sites that usually have a high rate of volcanism and earthquakes. Additionally, subduction zones develop belts of deformation The subduction zones on the east side of the Japanese archipelago cause frequent low […]
What is i-Space? i-Space: Reaching for the Stars Reading Comprehension Worksheet Name: ________________________________________ Date: ________________________________________ i-Space: Reaching for the Stars i-Space, also known as Interstellar Glory (Chinese: 星际荣耀; pinyin: xīngjì róngyào), is a private Chinese space technology company founded in October 2016. Based in Beijing, i-Space is committed to developing space technology and providing launch services. The company’s mission is to advance space exploration and make space more accessible. The Beginning Founded in 2016, i-Space quickly made a name for itself in the aerospace industry. The company’s initial focus was on developing two-stage small satellite orbital launchers using solid propellant rocket engines from China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CAST). Milestones In July 2019, i-Space achieved a significant milestone by successfully launching the Hyperbola-1 rocket and reaching low Earth orbit on its maiden flight. This accomplishment made i-Space the first private Chinese company to reach orbit. Despite setbacks with subsequent launches in 2021 and 2022, i-Space made a strong comeback with successful orbital launches in April and December 2023. Innovation and Technology i-Space is known for its innovative approach to space technology. The company develops advanced rockets, including the Hyperbola-1 and Hyperbola-2. The Hyperbola-1 is a four-stage rocket using solid fuel, while the Hyperbola-2 is a two-stage, reusable rocket powered by liquid methane and oxygen. i-Space is also working on the Hyperbola-3, a larger, partially reusable rocket designed to carry heavier payloads. Education and Community i-Space places great emphasis on education and community engagement. The company runs educational programs, offers internships and scholarships in STEM fields, and hosts events to inspire future generations of space enthusiasts. By fostering a love for space and science, i-Space aims to cultivate the next generation of aerospace leaders. An important part of this immersion experience includes lunchtime chats between 12:30 PM and 1:00 PM, where students and professionals can discuss the latest advancements in space technology and i-Space’s projects. Future Goals Looking ahead, i-Space aims to continue its advancements in rocket technology and expand […]
The history/origin of the question mark – Where did it come from? Question Marks The question mark (?; also known as an interrogation point, interrogation mark, question point, query or eroteme), is a punctuation mark that replaces the full stop (period) at the end of an interrogative sentence in English and many other languages. The question mark is not used for indirect questions. It is also often used in place of missing or unknown data. ?????????????? Origin and Evolution Long ago when scholars wrote in Latin, they would place the word questio – meaning “question” at the end of a sentence to indicate a query. Soon questio was shortened to qo to save space when writing, but this caused a different problem – readers might mistake it for the ending of a word. So they squashed the letters into a symbol (a lowercased q on top of an o). Over time the o became just a dot and the q changed into a squiggle, giving us our current question mark. Interrobangs * Try not to use question marks with other marks. It is considered bad to use a question mark in combination with other marks. In Japan, you may see this type of usage in manga books. Especially when translated from Japanese into English → !? Question marks can be used with other marks in informal prose to convey complex tones though: He told you what!? This combination (or similar combination) of punctuation marks is sometimes called an interrobang. The interrobang currently has no role in academic prose though. How do you type an interrobang on a PC? Simply use the code U+203D. This can be achieved by pressing the Alt key, then pressing the plus sign (+) key, and typing the code U+203D. Release the Alt key, and your interrobang should appear. Trivia One of the earliest examples of text using a form of punctuation resembling a question mark is found in the work of the Roman playwright Plautus, who lived in the 3rd to 2nd centuries BCE. However, Plautus used a punctuation mark called the “interpunct” (·), which served various purposes including denoting the end of sentences and […]
DCW (Digital Camera Warehouse) Offers Great Discounts to Students DCW (Digital Camera Warehouse) is offering English students great discounts on cameras and also photography lessons. If interested, contact their stores in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. *Free delivery of products, Australia wide. Glen (^-^)v Sapporo Eikaiwa AGREATDREAM DWC FAQs Buying from Us How can I contact you or buy from you? We have 4 stores (Brisbane, Melbourne and 2 in Sydney). Plus we have a contact centre available during the same trading hours as all of our stores. Call us on 1300 365 220. You can also order right here on our website 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our prices are the same in our stores, over the phone and online. Are the prices you advertise (online and in-store) the best price you can do? Yes they are. We have the same price in-store, online and on the phone. Every customer has the same opportunities to get a great price regardless of where they shop. Our sales teams in our stores and on the phone talk to our customers about product, not price. No haggling, no deals. Just real customer service. The first priority of our sales team is to listen, then to ask relevant questions to find out what our customer needs in a camera or accessory. And then our sales team can help narrow down the search and make sure our customer gets the right product. That’s our priority. Are there any extra charges for using my credit card? There is no charge when using MasterCard or Visa credit cards. Amex cards incur a 2% surcharge. Shipping and Handling Will you ship my order? Yes. We ship anywhere in Australia. If any part of your item is temporarily out of stock we will ship what we have and ship the rest as soon as it comes in. You will only be charged one delivery fee. How much will shipping and handling cost? Shipping and handling is […]
Beef Stir-Fry Recipe | Sapporo Eikaiwa AGREATDREAM Beef Stir-Fry tips: Ingredients • 250g dried medium egg noodles• vegetable oil• 350g steak, thinly sliced• 2 garlic cloves, peeled & finely sliced• a thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger, peeled & finely sliced• 1–2 large fresh red chillies, finely sliced• 200g peanut shoots or bean sprouts• soy sauce• sesame oil• juice of ½ a lime• 1 large red pepper, deseeded & finely sliced• a handful of snow peas, finely sliced• a handful of baby corn, quartered lengthwise• 6 spring onions, trimmed & finely sliced• a bunch of fresh coriander, leaves picked & roughly chopped• cos lettuce leaves, to serve Method Cook the egg noodles in boiling salted water until just tender. Drain, place in a bowl and set aside. Heat a large wok or a heavy-based frying pan until very hot. Add a splash of vegetable oil, then stir-fry the beef slices with the sliced garlic, ginger and chillies until just cooked. Add the shoots or bean sprouts, a good splash of soy sauce and sesame oil and the lime juice for the last 30 seconds of cooking. Tip the contents of the wok into a large bowl, including all the lovely juices. Put the wok back on the heat, add a splash more vegetable oil and all the vegetables. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, then add the cooked noodles and toss well over the heat. Divide the fried vegetables and noodles between 4 plates. Return the beef and juices to the wok and stir-fry until heated through. Add the coriander and toss until well mixed with the beef. Arrange on top of the noodles and garnish with a cos lettuce leaf. Chef Ramsay How to Stir Fry Beef
Peru: Ivan’s Personal Introduction About Myself – Transcript of Personal Introduction My name is Ivan and I am from Peru. My question is how did you learn English? Well, it all started when I was in high school and my teacher told me I had a good command of the English language, and that I should study it to speak it fluently. That motivated me, and I decided to change all of my habits and do things differently. I started to watch TV shows in English, movies in English. Pretty much everything in my life changed to the point where everything I did involved the English language. Little by little, I started to learn more, new words, new phrases and so I decided it was time to take it a step further. So I entered an institute and started to learn the English language professionally. Once in there, I entered into a website where I met a lot of people from all over the world speaking English. And to this day some of these people continue to be my friends and I practice English with them every day. About Peru Peru is a country in South America. That’s home to a section of Amazon rainforest and Machu Picchu, an ancient Incan city high in the Andes mountains. The region around Machu Picchu is rich in archaeological sites. Especially the Sacred Valley, Inca Trail and colonial city of Cusco. On Peru’s arid Pacific coast is Lima, the capital, with a preserved colonial center and important collections of pre-Columbian art. Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel. Located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru, on a 2,430 meter mountain ridge. It is located in Urubamba Province, Machupicchu District, above the Sacred Valley. It is 80 kilometers northwest of Cuzco, through which the Urubamba River flows. In 2005, there were over 400,000 visitors. That made their way to the top of the mountain to see the beautiful views.
55th Annual Meeting – Japanese Society for Clinical Virology Clinical virology meeting files can be downloaded from this link below: Click to Download Regards, Glen We are very pleased to announce that the 55th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Clinical Virology will be held in Sapporo, on Saturday the 14th and Sunday the 15th of June, 2014. For the convenience of participants who will be attending the event, we have a special accommodation and air ticket plan run through Kinki Nippon Tourist Hokkaido Co. LTD., Sapporo City hotels may be fully booked on this weekend in June, so we recommend contacting us as soon as possible. Thank you for your time. Kinki Nippon Tourist Hokkaido Co., Ltd .Sapporo corporate travel branch Notice Application Date: January 20th, 2014 (Mon) to May 14th, 2014 (Wed) Sapporo City Accommodation Information Application deadline: May 14, 2014 (Wed) Dates: June 13, 2014 (Fri) to June 15 (Sun) Plan No.HotelNameRoomTypePlanCodeRates Per Personper Night with Breakfast(tax included)AccessARoyton SapporoTwin Room2 personAT13,000 yenConferenceVenue3-minute walk from the Tozai Subway Line(11-chome Station)Twin Room1 personAX15,000 yenBSapporo Prince HotelTwin Room2 personBT12,000 yen 6/14 (Sat) 2,000 yen extra3-minute walk from the Tozai Subway Line (11-chome Station)Twin C1 personBX18,000 yen6/14 (Sat)2,000 yen extraCSapporo Grand HotelSingle RoomCS16,000 yen6/13 (Fri)1,500 yen extra6/14 (Sat)1,500 yen extra8-minute walk from the Sapporo JR Station southwest exitTwin Room2 personCT13,000 yen6/13 (Fri)1,500 yen extra6/14 (Sat)1,500 yen extraTwin Room1 personC X22,000 yen6/13 (Fri)1,500 yen extra6/14 (Sat)1,500 yen extra DWashington Hotel SapporoSingle RoomDS12,000 yen 6/13 (Fri) 1,000 yen extra 6/14 (Sat) 1,000 yen extra 1-minute walk from the Sapporo JR Station southwest exitTwin Room2 personDT10,000 yen6/13 (Fri)1,000 yen extra6/14 (Sat)1,000 yen extra EHotelResol Trinity SapporoSingle RoomES10,500 yen 6/13 (Fri) 1,000 yen extra 6/14 (Sat) 1,000 yen extra 1-minute walk from the Odori Subway StationTwin Room2 personET10,000 yen6/13 (Fri)1,000 yen extra6/14 (Sat) 1,000 yen extra FToyoko INNSapporo Station North ExitSingle RoomFS7,400 yen2-minute walk from the Sapporo JR Station north exitTwin Room2 personFT4,700 yen [Note] [Location of the Conference Venue […]
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2025 Find Top English Schools in Japan by Region | Sapporo Eikaiwa AGREATDREAM Genlish.com | Find English Schools in Japan by Region I’d like to personally thank Shunsuke Akinaga from Genglish for listing our school. Genglish has a website to find English conversation schools all around Japan organized by region. https://www.gorinobi.jp/eikaiwa-sapporo/#index_id1 Click here for course information from our school and free study resources. Why Study English in Japan? (Version 1) Japan’s going hard on English education, with MEXT’s 2020 survey showing 82.0% of lower secondary schools teaming up with elementary schools to boost English skills and 73.8% swapping game plans like class observations and teaching schedules [https://www.mext.go.jp]. This early focus means students need quality English schools to keep up and that’s where schools like Sapporo Eikaiwa AGREATDREAM come in. Here is the Genglish list or recommended schools in Sapporo: [https://www.gorinobi.jp/eikaiwa-sapporo/#index_id1]. Education: The Benefits of Learning English English is the global king, running shit in international business, diplomacy and communication. Mastering it opens doors to higher education, letting you dive into science, tech and medicine like a pro. It’s a job magnet, unlocking career paths in a world where English is the go-to language. Plus, it makes cross-cultural hangouts and travel way smoother, letting you vibe with people from all over. Fluency boosts your confidence, self-esteem and relationships, both personal and professional. With Japan’s 26th TOEFL ranking in Asia, quality English schools like AGREATDREAM, backed by Glen Charles Rowell’s + years of teaching are important. Whether it’s for careers or personal growth, English changes the game. Language Learning Tips To master the English language, you need a full-on approach, to pick up cultural nuances and nail speaking, writing and listening. MEXT’s 2020 push for communication skills [https://www.mext.go.jp] means focusing on real-world conversations, which AGREATDREAM delivers. Set realistic goals, practice face to face or online and dive into reading, writing and speaking daily. Hit up language exchange programs, apps or courses and find a solid language partner or a dope teacher like […]
Sapporo Station – Where is Stella Place? Here are a few dialogues between people at Sapporo Station. JR Hokkaido is the company View All Dialogues + Where is Stella Place? A: Excuse me. Where is Stella Place? B: It’s just over there. A: Okay. Thank you. Buying a ticket A: Excuse me. How much is a ticket to Otaru station? B: There are 3 stations there. Where do you want to go in Otaru? A: I want to see the canal. B: Okay. Catch a train to the final stop in Otaru. The ticket is 640 yen. But make sure you don’t get off at Otaru Minami or Otaru-chikko. About Sapporo Station A: Can you tell me about Sapporo Station? B: Sure. The postal address is Kita 6 Jo Nishi 4 Chome, Kita Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0806. It opened on November 28th, 1880 and the Station Code is 01. Japan’s train stations can be confusing. For example, JR Tokyo, JR Shinjuku and JR Ueno. They are enormous maze-arrays of trains, subways, super ways, escalators, shops, underground passageways and constantly-flowing crowds. Compared to them, JR Sapporo is a lot easier to use. Even when completely revamped in 2003, despite serving a city of nearly two million people, JR Sapporo Station managed to remain self-contained and manageable. Coming from New Chitose Airport, you will disembark on an elevated platform with views of the city facing North and South. It’s a pleasant view of the city but follow the crowds downstairs to the main floor. You’ll pass by kiosks, shops and if it’s wintertime, Sapporo denizens standing snugly around portable space heaters installed by the station. Winters in Hokkaido are quite cold and JR Sapporo Station’s platforms are of course somewhat exposed to the elements. But not to worry. Keep walking: You’ll feel the station warm up the closer you get to the exit ticket gates, which face East and West. Explore language learning programs and join us on Instagram for event info.
Phrase・言葉Meaning・意味Example・例文get to arrive到着する (touchaku suru)“I get to work around 8am.” I arrive at work around 8am. get to can / get the opportunity to 機会を得る (kikai (w)o eru)“I get to go home early today.” I can go home early today. got to have to / must / obligation～しなければならない(～shina kereba naranai)“I’ve got to finish this today.” I have to finish this today.I must finish this today. Using “Get to” and “Got to” “Get to” is usually positive. For example, “I get to work whenever I want.” It is used with things you like or make you happy. It is also used to talk about transport and methods of getting to places. For example, “How do you get to Sapporo Station? I catch the bus.” When people are talking and use “got to” in a sentence, they might change it to “gotta” which is a casual version of the phrase. For example, “I’ve gotta go to school today.” Part 1: “How do you get to ___________?” Complete the sentences with the appropriate place. Then, answer the question with full sentences using “get to.” Example Question: How do you get to school? Answer: I get to school by bus. 1. How do you get to your best friend’s house? 2. How do you get to the nearest train station? 3. How do you get to the supermarket? 4. How do you get to the park? walk, jog, run, catch a bus, take a taxi, ride a bike, ride a horse Part 2: “Got to” (Past Tense) Change the sentences to the past tense using “got to.” Answer the questions with full sentences. Example Question: How did you get to school yesterday? Answer: I got to school by walking. 1. How did you get to your friend’s house last weekend? 2. How did you get to work on Monday? 3. How did you get to the airport last summer? walked, ran, rode my skateboard, took a train, drove a car Part 3: Make Your […]
