English and Spanish Speakers Learn Together, and From Each Other

English and Spanish Speakers Learn Together, and From Each Other

a . word

1 . kindergarten

context : She says her kindergarteners from English-speaking families may have never heard Spanish before.

define : American EnglishSEP a school or class for children aged five

2 . skeptical

context : "The experience of history has made us a bit skeptical, OK? Because it's another thing that sounds like on the surface is a great idea."

define : tending to disagree with what other people tell you

3 . federal

context : Some schools say a federal education law from the last administration has hurt language teaching.

define : relating to the central government of a country such as the US, rather than the government of one of its states

c .

This ploblem is very difficult .

In japan , most of Japanese people speak Japanese .

And , a lot of Japanese people can`t speak English well .

When I was a junior high school student ,

I studied English for the first time .

But I think it is very too old to study English .

World Cup 2010: Spain return to rapturous welcome

World Cup 2010: Spain return to rapturous welcome

a . word

1 . amid

context : Spain's victorious World Cup squad have returned to Madrid amid scenes of joyous celebration in the capital city.

define : while noisy, busy, or confused events are happening - used in writing or news reports

2 . triumphant

context : Captain Iker Casillas had earlier carried the trophy down the steps of the plane as the squad made a triumphant return from South Africa.

define : having gained a victory or success

3 . esplanade

context : The parade came to a halt at the esplanade near the Puente del Rey, where the festivities continued.

define : especially British English a wide street next to the sea in a town


c .

I have read sports-related article in the class.

So , I try to challenge the other article ,

and want to read a lot of English article .

Europe's best shine in South Africa

Europe's best shine in South Africa

a , word

1 , struggle

definition : to be likely to fail, even though you are trying very hard

context : As the 16 teams lined up for the second round in South Africa, the debate was about why the European nations were struggling.

2 , solace

definition : a feeling of emotional comfort at a time of great sadness or disappointment

context : perhaps there is some solace that England were not the only team to be torn apart by Miroslav Klose and his mates.

3 , adherence

definition : when someone behaves according to a particular rule, belief, principle etc

context :There has to be some discipline and adherence to tactics, the whole team has to believe in it and for the most creative players this can be very difficult, but I believe the squad understands what I want," said Van Marwijk before the start of the World Cup

c .

The FIFA World cup closed on July 12 .

People around the world have watched football games on TV for a month ,

So The exciting matches that thrilled the world for a month are finally over.

I was satisfied with performance.

I`m looking forward to next competition in 2014 .

My four point plan to win the World Cup for England

My four point plan to win the World Cup for England

a . word

1 . overwhelming

context : While Fabio Capello will not be facing the kind of overwhelming enemy which confronted Lord Baden-Powell 110 years ago ,

definition : very large or greater, more important etc than any other

2 . earmark

context : If the squad numbers are anything to go by, Capello’s opening game side does not include Gareth Barry, with Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard earmarked as partners in central midfield.

definition : to decide that something will be used for a particular purpose or have something done to it in the future

3 . presence

context : Crouch has a presence that is worrying for defenders and is always a threat at set-pieces.

definition : when someone or something is present in a particular place

c .

The World cup is in South Africa .

I think that England , Brazil and Spain are the favorites in this World Cup .

But , England tied the United States 1 - 1 in a first game .

The boll of the convention is difficult to predict shoots .

Yesterday , JAPAN won Cameroon 1 - 0 .

I was very fevered .

Japanese errors save England's blushes

a . word

1 . stun

context : Tanaka had stunned England by giving Japan a seventh-minute lead and Fabio Capello's side looked uncertain at the back.

definition : to surprise or upset someone so much that they do not react immediately

2 . fate

context : England did equalise when Tanaka deflecting in a cross from Joe Cole and then Nakazawa suffered the same fate from a centre by Ashley Cole.

definition : the things that will happen to someone, especially unpleasant events

3 . stung

context : After seven minutes, Japan stung England by taking the lead in their first meaningful attack.

definition : to make something hurt with a sudden sharp pain, or to hurt like this

c .

This article is written about England vs Japan the day before yesterday .

This game was broadcast by NHK , and I watched it on TV.

Japan took a lead in the 7th minute of the first half .

Then I was so excited .

But , the result of match is 2 - 1 , and England won .

I wish that Japan gets wins in the World cup .

UN Report Criticizes Governments for Failing to Halt Losses of Plants, Animals

UN Report Criticizes Governments for Failing to Halt Losses of Plants, Animals

a : word

1 . infection

context : We will have information about infections linked to hospital stays.

definition : a disease that affects a particular part of your body and is caused by bacteria or a virus:

2 . biodiversity

context : Scientists use the word biodiversity to describe the existence of many kinds of plants, animals and other organisms.

definition : the variety of plants and animals in a particular place

3 . treaty

context : The report says national governments have failed to honor a biodiversity protection treaty.

c .

I thought that this news is very long !!

And it is a little difficult for me to read all ,

because there are medical terminology in this report .

But , this report is very interesting .

this report has various angles.

next time , I`ll try to read a little short article .

Rafa's out of Anfield and Inter Italy

a . word

1 . slam

context : but the FA have slammed the door shut on that particular avenue.

definition : if a door, gate etc slams, or if someone slams it, it shuts with a loud noise [= bang]

2 . underway

context : Informal contact is already underway between the Spaniard’s agent, Manuel Garcia Quilon, and Inter

definition : happening now

3 . disillusion

context : Benitez has been disillusioned with life on Merseyside for some time

definition : to make someone realize that something which they thought was true or good is not really true or good

c .

This news is very interesting !

IT is because , I often watch European soccer on TV .

Rafa Benitez is good manager , but he didn`t have

good result.

I hope he is better luck next time ,

and he is praised a lot of people.