| 2026年01月31日(土) |
Blue water |
子どもたちに青い海や、空を残していきたい。
人としての使命。
| 2026年01月30日(金) |
Good night |
頭脳労働系の仕事」
は寝ていないと一発アウト。
睡眠不足であるにも関わらず、
頭脳労働で生産性が下がっているという
自覚が持てない人は、
（厳しい言い方をすれば）
おそらく自分の仕事に対する
客観的評価を下す習慣を持っていないから、
「毎日の仕事のクオリティを
相対評価できていないだけ」
なのだと思います。
■それが分かれば
「寝ない（寝不足）という選択肢はない」
ということになります。
そして、
「二言目には
『寝ていない、寝不足』
と言っている人にプロはいない」
ということも分かるはず。
■練ることによって思索も練られる、つまり
「寝るは練るにも通ずる」
わけだから、
頭脳労働においては、
何が何でも寝る必要があるのです。
自分の至らなさや、心について考えた。
2026 02 02 厄祓い 護摩行
相手のお身体を慮ること。
| 2026年01月28日(水) |
rude awakening |
rude awakening 現実を思い知らされる経験
top-notch 一流の
spot-on 的確で
avid 熱心な
second nature 深く身に付いた習慣
reciting 暗唱
in 入口
be-all and end-all全て、最も重要なもの。
hilarious とても面白い
had been bred育った
arguably おそらく
aid 援助
first-hand身をもって
intact そのまま
| 2026年01月27日(火) |
Unsubscribe |
サブスク（AI）
美味しいコメの定期便
今は優先すべきことがある。
| 2026年01月26日(月) |
hawks slogan |
ホークススローガン
全新！
謝罪の手紙が先。
大事なことが身に付いていなかった。
| 2026年01月24日(土) |
You still help me… |
過ちを犯した後。
腕時計行方不明。
先月修理から帰ってきた、古い腕時計をつける。
君はこうやって、私の危機を助けてくれるんですね。
感謝..
机上での介入。支援員の手を握り一緒に部屋へ入室する。活動の動物シルエットカードを提示し同じ動物を見つける事を説明すると、動物のカードを手に持ちその動物のシルエットを見つける姿が見られた。見つけることが出来ると支援員にカードを渡す。英汰さんに「この動物何？」と尋ねると「キリン」「ぞう」と発音しようとし、その他の動物の名称は不明瞭だが伝えようとする姿が見られた。サイとカバのカードでは、似ている事もあり間違ってしまうが、支援員が動物の特徴をわかりやすい様に説明すると修正し、支援員に渡す。次に型はめの活動を行う。丸、三角、四角の積木を机に置き三つの形と同じ枠の積木をはめ込むうように説明すると、丸の形に同じ丸の枠をはめる。次に四角の枠を手に持っていたがはめ込もうとしている形が丸だったのでなかなかはまらない。少し様子を見ていると手に持っている形を確認して四角の積木の所にはめる事が出来た。最後にブロックで遊ぶ。支援員が作る形を受け取り、英汰さんもそのブロックに好きなブロックをはめて遊ぶ。タイマーが鳴ると片付けもしっかり出来た。
| 2026年01月22日(木) |
Evaluation |
▼酒代。 カルバドスとタイガーで5000円超え。予算オーバー
新規入荷停止中
▼コーヒー代 コーヒー豆2000円超え。
店内コーヒー3200円余計な支出。
新規入荷停止中
▼教材検定代 日本円30000円オーバー。書籍含む。
リーディングで＋4の躍進だが、サブスクなので解約の必要あり。
それに関わる高速代、ガソリン代10000円も痛かった。
お金の減る要因が見えてくる。
| 2026年01月21日(水) |
Coffee or Family Trip? |
☕ コーヒーか、家族旅行か
――財務省（家庭）とMr. Rohan、カフェインを巡る攻防――
【都内某所】
Mr. Rohanを巡り、思わぬ“財政問題”が浮上している。問題となっているのは、同氏のコーヒー支出だ。連日のコーヒー店通いと高級豆への投資に対し、家庭内の最高権力機関――通称「財務省」から厳しい批判の声が上がっている。
背景には、家族旅行という国家的プロジェクトがある。円安と物価高が家計を直撃する中、必要な貯蓄を確保するためには「コーヒー代の見直しは避けて通れない」（財務省関係者）というわけだ。特に現代の物価高は深刻で、「カフェラテ一杯が軽食並み」という現実が、家庭の財政規律を揺さぶっている。
これに対し、Mr. Rohanは真っ向から反論する。
「コーヒーは贅沢ではない。仕事のパフォーマンス向上と休憩によるリフレッシュのために必要な投資だ」
と主張。実際、「1月の英語検定のスコアは上昇した」と成果を強調し、さらに「4月から昇進も決まっている」と、将来の増収を見据えた“先行投資”であることをアピールした。
一方、第三者のアナリストはやや冷静だ。
「問題はコーヒーそのものではなく、店と豆へのこだわりが過剰な点にある」と指摘。
「ハンドドリップの技術を高め、安価な豆で満足度の高い一杯を淹れる。そうしたコストパフォーマンス改善の余地は大きい」と分析する。
なお、1月の収支はマイナスとなっており、短期的には赤字決算。カフェイン依存型ポートフォリオをどのように見直し、家庭財政の健全化を図るのか。
Mr. Rohanの“次の一手”に、静かな注目が集まっている。
――コーヒーの香りとともに、家計再建の行方はまだ霧の中だ。
To whom you may concern
I'm David, The second grade students of Thomas University student.
I have a trouble with my university life. Can I change my registration of class in this term?
I had registered a statics class before I received my part-time schedule. Then I found I cannot attend the class due to overlapping my part-tine shift.
[添削回答]
To whom it may concern,
My name is David, a second year student at Thomas University.
I am having trouble with my schedule this term. I registered for a statistics class, but the class time now conflicts with my part-time job shift. Because of this overlap, I cannot attend the class.
It is very important for me to resolve this issue so I can continue working while completing my studies. Could you please let me know if there are any options to change my class registration, or if there are alternative sections or courses available?
Thank you for your help.
A1. "To whom you may concern"
⏩️ To whom it may concern,
定型表現である「To whom it may concern」の「you」が誤っていました。「it」に修正することで、より正式で適切な書き出しになります。
A1. "I'm David, The second grade students of Thomas University student."
⏩️ My name is David, a second year student at Thomas University.
「The second grade students of Thomas University student」は文法的に不自然で冗長でした。「a second year student at Thomas University」とすることで、大学の「2年生」であることを自然かつ簡潔に表現できます。また、「of Thomas University student」という冗長な部分を「at Thomas University」に修正し、より英語らしい表現にしました。
A1. "I had registered a statics class before I received my part-time schedule. Then I found I cannot attend the class due to overlapping my part-tine shift."
⏩️ I registered for a statistics class, but the class time now conflicts with my part-time job shift. Because of this overlap, I cannot attend the class.
まず、「statics」というスペルミスを「statistics」に修正しました。次に、「registered a statics class」は「registered for a statistics class」のように前置詞「for」を使うのが自然です。さらに、「overlapping my part-tine shift」という少しぎこちない表現を、「the class time now conflicts with my part-time job shift. Because of this overlap, I cannot attend the class.」とすることで、状況がより明確に伝わるように改善しました。「conflict with」は時間割の重複を説明する際によく使われる表現です。
| 2026年01月20日(火) |
Defend my soul |
クリアファイルの中に書類を入れることさえできれば、書類の紛失を防ぐことができます。 しっかりと死守した書類を自宅に持ち帰ったら、やるべきことはただ１つ。クリアファイルの中にある今後あまり使わない書類を、前項で説明した紙袋に移してください。 そして、スペースのできたクリアファイルで、翌日も手元にやってくるすべての書類を受け止めてください。そしてまた紙袋へ移す。
今年のスローガンは良い。主体的。
2026 slogan effort
| 2026年01月19日(月) |
Can we go to the distance? |
運動面にて支援。トランポリンでは、綺麗なフォームで中心を安定して跳ぶことが出来たので、半回転ジャンプや支援者と一緒に数を数えながら取り組んだ。半回転ジャンプは、恐がらずに体を捻りながら跳ぶことが出来て、数に関しては、自分が何回跳んでいるかは、分かっていない印象。数を数える時は、発言もなく、口を開く事もなかったが、数字を数えて、「今何回だよ」とその都度伝えながら実施。ボルタリングで登る事に関しては、掴みにくいところは握らず、握りやすい位置に変えたりとしっかりどこを握るか、足はどこに置くかなど考えながら登れていた。降りることに関しては、恐怖感なのか、足や手の位置がわからないのか降りれることができなかった。でも支援者が助けて欲しいのか尋ねると「うんうん」と首を縦に振り、本児なりの意思表示を示してくれた。発言や訴えが少ないので、運動を通してコミュニケーションを取る頻度を増やしていきたいと思う。
[自分の回答]
Dear Mr. Evans,
I am Yamada Taro, nice meet you. I would like to ask you some questions.
First, how do I register your modern dance club via online? I had already checked the website and tried to register club membership via online registration, but it did not work well.
I am interested in joning modern dance because I have practiced social dance for
[添削回答]
Dear Mr. Evans,
My name is Yamada Taro. I recently moved to the city and I am interested in joining your sports club, especially the modern dance group. I think the club would be a good fit for me because I have practiced social dance before, and I want to continue learning and meeting new people through dance.
I tried to register on your website but had some trouble with the online registration. Could you please let me know how to apply for membership? Also, I would like to know about any upcoming events or activities for new members.
Thank you for your time. I look forward to your reply.
Best regards,
Yamada Taro
A1. "First, how do I register your modern dance club via online? I had already checked the website and tried to register club membership via online registration, but it did not work well."
⏩️ I tried to register on your website but had some trouble with the online registration. Could you please let me know how to apply for membership? Also, I would like to know about any upcoming events or activities for new members.
元の文章では、オンライン登録がうまくいかなかったことだけが述べられていましたが、改善された文章では、「入会方法を教えてください」という具体的な質問が明確に示されています。さらに、新規会員向けのイベントや活動についての問い合わせが追加されており、クラブへの積極的な関心と具体的な情報収集の意図が示されています。これにより、相手に何を求めているかがより伝わりやすくなっています。
| 2026年01月18日(日) |
3 consecutive wins |
小さな三連勝を積み重ねよ。
洗剤の補充が成功したとか。
無駄に時間をかけたパソコンの下取り失敗とか。
デメリットも厳しく判定せよ。
[自分の回答]
Trachers should assign students' seat and elicit students' independence. At that age, children often get hurt their feeling when they had some troubles with their friends. So teachers should make chidren safe at their school. In addition, teachers have to have an oppotunitiy to discuss about their seat location. It is worth discussing it because they can know how to find the summary of classroom discussion. In future, children will have an similar role like their teachers and think what is the best for children in their class. I believe that excellent teacher assign childrens' seat and give them an important chance
[添削回答]
I believe teachers should assign students’ seats, but also encourage students' independence. At a young age, children can easily get their feelings hurt if they have conflicts with classmates, so having teachers arrange the seats can help create a safe classroom environment. However, it's also important for teachers to involve students in discussions about seating, so that children learn how to express their opinions and understand the reasons behind such decisions. In the future, these students may play a similar role and think about what is best for others in their community. An excellent teacher assigns seats thoughtfully and gives students a chance to share their thoughts.
A1. "children often get hurt their feeling when they had some troubles with their friends."
⏩️ children can easily get their feelings hurt if they have conflicts with classmates
「get hurt their feeling」という表現は文法的に正しくなく、より自然な慣用句である「get their feelings hurt」に修正しました。感情を表す「feeling」は、この文脈では複数形の「feelings」が適切です。また、「had some troubles with their friends」を「have conflicts with classmates」に変更することで、よりフォーマルで的確な語彙を使用し、時制も現在の状況を表す「have」に修正しました。
A1. "So teachers should make chidren safe at their school."
⏩️ so having teachers arrange the seats can help create a safe classroom environment.
元の文では、単に「教師は生徒を安全にするべきだ」と述べていましたが、座席配置と安全な環境の関連性が不明瞭でした。改善された文では、「教師が座席を配置することが安全な教室環境を作るのに役立つ」と具体的に説明されており、座席配置が生徒の安全にどのように貢献するのかが明確になっています。これにより、主張の根拠がより強固になります。
| 2026年01月17日(土) |
difficult and risky |
トレーニングに終わりはない...
[自分の回答]
Q1. Thanks for joining the study. Today, I'd like to ask you some questions about traveling to new places. First, can you tell me about a memorable trip you took to a place you had never visited before?
A1. One of my best memories that I have never seen was visiting Singapore. Singapore is a multi-cultural country, so I was looking forward to seeing it. Of course, I really enjoyed talking and eating and praying there. Especially, I was interested in Singapore cuisine. For example, Hainan chicken rice and meepok.
Q2. I see. When visiting a new destination, do you prefer to travel alone or with companions? Why?
A2. Well, I prefer to go to go to the places that I have never seen. I prefer to go by alone by myself. There are some reasons. First, the country isn't always make us happier. For example, there are some serial incident or accident. So I don't want my friends or families to go there. For example, when I visit Turkey, it is a very
Q3. Good points. Airports often introduce rules about baggage limits that might make travel less comfortable but help speed up security checks. Do you think such policies are necessary for travel? Why or why not?
A3. I think it is important for us to make a policy for traveling procedures like carrying small belongings. There are some reasons. First, we have t we should take care of m my my belongings while while I we visit uh there. For example, uh East Asia Korea is not always a safe uh places uh like Cambodia and Vietnamese. Um
Q4. Interesting. Do you think that traveling to new places will become more common or less common in the next ten years? Explain your thoughts.
A4. I think traveling to new places become less in the decade. There are some reasons. For example, the government and the world international relations become worse compared to last previous years. For example, the United States attacked Venezuela last week. It was a terrible incident. I don't want my family to go
[添削回答]
Q1. Thanks for joining the study. Today, I'd like to ask you some questions about traveling to new places. First, can you tell me about a memorable trip you took to a place you had never visited before?
A1. One of my most memorable trips was visiting Singapore for the first time. I was really excited because Singapore is a multi-cultural country, and I wanted to experience that. I enjoyed exploring the city, talking with people from different backgrounds, and trying new foods. I especially loved the local cuisine, like Hainanese chicken rice and meepok noodles. Also, I had the chance to visit some temples and see how people practice their religions there, which was really interesting for me.
Q2. I see. When visiting a new destination, do you prefer to travel alone or with companions? Why?
A2. Well, I prefer to travel alone to places I haven’t seen before. There are a few reasons for this. First, sometimes going with others doesn’t always make the trip better, especially if there might be dangerous situations like accidents or unexpected incidents. For example, when I visited Turkey, I felt more comfortable going by myself because I didn’t want to worry about my friends or family’s safety. Overall, I like having the freedom to explore new places on my own.
Q3. Good points. Airports often introduce rules about baggage limits that might make travel less comfortable but help speed up security checks. Do you think such policies are necessary for travel? Why or why not?
A3. I think these baggage policies are important for traveling because they help keep everyone’s belongings safe and make the process faster at the airport. When people only bring a small amount of luggage, it’s easier for security to check everything, and there’s less chance of losing something. Also, when traveling to places that might not be as safe, like some areas in Asia, it’s better to carry less so you can watch your things more closely. So, I believe these policies are necessary.
Q4. Interesting. Do you think that traveling to new places will become more common or less common in the next ten years? Explain your thoughts.
A4. I think traveling to new places will become less common in the next decade. One reason is that international relations seem to be getting worse, which can make traveling more difficult and risky. For example, there have been recent conflicts between countries, like the United States and Venezuela. Because of these issues, many people, including my family, might feel less safe or interested in traveling abroad.
A1. "looking forward to seeing it."
⏩️ and I wanted to experience that.
「seeing it」だけでは漠然としていた「多文化国家シンガポール」への期待感を、「それを体験したかった」と具体的に述べることで、より明確で個人的な動機を加えています。これにより、学生さんの興味が聞き手に伝わりやすくなります。
A2. "First, the country isn't always make us happier."
⏩️ First, sometimes going with others doesn’t always make the trip better, especially if there might be dangerous situations like accidents or unexpected incidents.
「国が私たちを常に幸せにするわけではない」という元の表現は、一人旅を好む理由としては漠然としていました。改善された文では、危険な状況がある場合に他者と一緒に行くことが必ずしも旅行を良くするとは限らない、という具体的な状況を挙げることで、一人旅の動機がより明確になり、主張の説得力が高まりました。
A3. "I think it is important for us to make a policy for traveling procedures like carrying small belongings."
⏩️ I think these baggage policies are important for traveling because they help keep everyone’s belongings safe and make the process faster at the airport.
生徒の回答は「小さな手荷物を持つこと」が重要だと述べていますが、その具体的な理由や利点が不明瞭でした。改善された回答では、手荷物政策が旅行中に持ち物を安全に保つだけでなく、空港での手続きを迅速化するという二つの主要な利点を明確に提示し、主張をより具体的にしています。
A4. "the government and the world international relations become worse compared to last previous years."
⏩️ international relations seem to be getting worse, which can make traveling more difficult and risky.
国際関係が悪化するという記述だけでは、なぜ旅行が減少するのかというつながりが不明瞭でした。「旅行をより困難で危険なものにする可能性がある」という説明が追加されたことで、国際関係の悪化と旅行の減少との論理的な関連性が明確になり、説得力が増しました。
| 2026年01月16日(金) |
R 18 / L16 |
パンク修理で、トラブルを事前に防げる。
パパ友とやっと連絡先を交換する。
自分は何度でも生まれ変わる。
[自分の回答]
Goverment has an responsibilty to speng their tax for people they may concern. prviding an opportunity to train worker's skills by working in the future. Company has an obligation to oversee employees' performance but not to have a substantial budget for their training. If govermennt does not want workers to help their training, government must give up gowing the nation's prosperities. For example, Japanese workers have excellent skills to build automobiles but they cannot have chances to brusg
[添削回答]
Government has a responsibility to spend tax money on projects that benefit the people, and providing opportunities for workers to receive new training is important for the future. Companies should monitor employee performance, but it is difficult for them to always pay for all the necessary training, especially when it is very expensive. If the government does not support workers’ training, it may slow the country’s economic growth and development. For example, Japanese workers are skilled in building cars, but without further training, they might not keep up with new technologies. Supporting training helps both workers and the entire nation prosper.
A1. "Goverment has an responsibilty to speng their tax for people they may concern. prviding an opportunity to train worker's skills by working in the future."
⏩️ Government has a responsibility to spend tax money on projects that benefit the people, and providing opportunities for workers to receive new training is important for the future.
「people they may concern」という漠然とした表現を「projects that benefit the people」と具体的にすることで、政府の責任が国民全体に利益をもたらすプロジェクトへの税金投入であることを明確にしました。また、「by working in the future」という不明瞭なフレーズを「is important for the future」と改善することで、労働者トレーニングの重要性をより直接的に述べています。
A1. "Company has an obligation to oversee employees' performance but not to have a substantial budget for their training."
⏩️ Companies should monitor employee performance, but it is difficult for them to always pay for all the necessary training, especially when it is very expensive.
企業がトレーニングに「substantial budgetを持たない」という断定的な表現は、現実と乖離している可能性があります。代わりに、「it is difficult for them to always pay for all the necessary training, especially when it is very expensive」とすることで、企業が常に全てのトレーニング費用を負担することの困難さ、特に高額なトレーニングの場合の課題を具体的に示し、より説得力のある議論になっています。
A1. "If govermennt does not want workers to help their training, government must give up gowing the nation's prosperities."
⏩️ If the government does not support workers’ training, it may slow the country’s economic growth and development.
「govermennt」のスペルミスを「government」に修正しました。また、「workers to help their training」という不自然な表現を「support workers’ training」に変更することで、労働者の研修を支援するという意味がより明確になりました。さらに、「give up gowing the nation's prosperities」というぎこちない言い回しを、「slow the country’s economic growth and development」とすることで、政府が研修を支援しない場合に国の経済成長と発展が滞る可能性を、より適切かつ具体的に表現できるようになりましたよ。
| 2026年01月15日(木) |
should priotize |
[自分の回答]
Bulging a beautiful patrk or planting green are not bad way to spend their budget but I prefet to use city budget for improving their infrastructure, such as publuc road. People can not enjoy going to these attractive parks or green places due to heavy traffic jams or unconfirtable road. Repairing their road can make us happy. Cities are able to give workers jobs and invite many visitors. That's why I support the opinion that cities should have a priority to use their budger for repairing the
[添削回答]
Building a beautiful park or planting green spaces is a good way to spend city funds, but I prefer using the budget to improve infrastructure, such as public roads. People cannot fully enjoy parks or green areas if they face heavy traffic jams or uncomfortable roads. Repairing roads and improving public transportation helps everyone travel safely and quickly. It can also provide more jobs for workers and attract visitors, which benefits the city as a whole. For these reasons, I think cities should prioritize fixing their infrastructure before focusing on beautifying the community.
A1. "Repairing their road can make us happy."
⏩️ Repairing roads and improving public transportation helps everyone travel safely and quickly.
元の文では道路の修復のみに言及していましたが、交通インフラ全体の改善を強調するために「公共交通機関の改善」という重要な要素が追加されています。また、「私たちを幸せにする」という漠然とした表現を、「安全かつ迅速に移動するのに役立つ」と具体的に説明することで、メリットがより明確になっています。
A1. "That's why I support the opinion that cities should have a priority to use their budger for repairing the"
⏩️ For these reasons, I think cities should prioritize fixing their infrastructure before focusing on beautifying the community.
文頭の接続表現を「That's why I support the opinion that」から、より簡潔でフォーマルな「For these reasons, I think」に変更しました。また、「budger」というスペルミスを「budget」に修正し、文の後半の「cities should have a priority to use their budger for repairing the」という不自然で未完成な表現を、「cities should prioritize fixing their infrastructure before focusing on beautifying the community」という、より自然で明確な構文に改善し、文を完成させました。
| 2026年01月14日(水) |
next Saturday is... |
[自分の回答]
Dear David,
I am glad to hear that you have your birthday sooon. I hope things go well.
I also heared you have your birthday party this Sunday evening. I'm sorry I cannot attend your birhtday because I have an important family event same day.
My mother, an cabin attendant, is going to go back my home this weekend therefore my family and I are planning for her this Saturday evening.
Why don't we talk it over cup of coffee another day? I had already parepared a present for you due to ce
[添削回答]
Dear David,
Thank you so much for inviting me to your birthday party. I really wanted to be there to celebrate with you. Unfortunately, I have an important family event on Saturday evening, since my mother will be coming back home from work that day, and our family has planned a special gathering for her.
I'm really sorry that I can't attend your party. However, I would love to celebrate your birthday together on another day. How about we meet for coffee or dinner next week? Also, I have already prepared a present for you and would like to give it to you in person.
Let me know when you're available. Hope you have a fantastic birthday party!
Best wishes,
[Your Name]
A1. "I am glad to hear that you have your birthday sooon. I hope things go well."
⏩️ Thank you so much for inviting me to your birthday party. I really wanted to be there to celebrate with you.
元の文章は誕生日の件を一般的に喜ぶ表現から始まっていましたが、改善された文章では、デビッドからの招待に対して直接感謝を述べ、参加したかったという気持ちを明確に伝えることで、メールの意図がより明確になりました。
A1. "Why don't we talk it over cup of coffee another day? I had already parepared a present for you due to ce"
⏩️ However, I would love to celebrate your birthday together on another day. How about we meet for coffee or dinner next week? Also, I have already prepared a present for you and would like to give it to you in person.
元の文章は、別の日に会うことを漠然と提案し、プレゼントに関する言及が途中で切れていました。改善された文章では、「来週コーヒーかディナーで会いませんか？」と具体的な再会の提案をし、用意したプレゼントを「直接渡したい」と明確に述べることで、今後の計画とプレゼントに関する意図がはっきりと伝わるようになりました。
| 2026年01月13日(火) |
Laptop Performance Issues After Update |
☆7万→6万→5万。 クレカ４万円を目指す。
毎月１６日がデビットカードポイント還元。しっかり現金に戻す。
● 鶏のしょうがそぼろ
＜材料＞（１人前）
鶏ももひき肉 100g
A（しょうゆ 大さじ1/2 みりん 大さじ１ 砂糖 小さじ１）
しょうがのすりおろし 1/2片分
＜作り方＞
1. 小さなフライパンに材料を全て、入れて、菜箸４本で混ぜながら、汁けがなくなるまで中火で２〜３分煮る。
※弁当男子のコツ！
そぼろは、調味液を生の状態の肉に混ぜ合わせてから加熱することで、パラパラと細かい仕上がりに。保存容器に入れて、冷蔵庫で３〜４日程度保存できるので、作り置きにも。
● キャベツと青じその即席漬け
＜材料＞
キャベツ 50g
青じその葉 ２枚
塩 小さじ1/5
＜作り方＞
1. キャベツと青じその葉は粗いみじん切りにする。ビニール袋に野菜を入れて、塩を振ってビニール袋の上からもむ。水気が出たら、しぼっておく。
[自分の回答]
Dear Mr. Evans.
Thank you for your cooperation. Today I would like to inform you of one of my colleagues performance and my suggestion. As you know, Priya, one of our colluagues has been staying late to finish his/her task. I often see he/she working on 7 p.m., Thanks to his/her effort, our team makes outstanding performance, For example, I can hand in my report early because he/she maintained ABC software, the workflow system.
I worry about he/she is in bad condition due to
[添削回答]
Dear Mr. Evans,
Thank you for your attention. I would like to highlight one of my colleagues’ outstanding efforts and share my suggestion. As you know, Priya has been staying late to finish her tasks. I have often seen her working until 7 p.m. Thanks to her effort, our team has been able to perform exceptionally well. For example, I was able to submit my report early because she maintained the ABC software, which helps our workflow.
However, I am concerned that she might be overworked. I believe her dedication greatly benefits our team, and I suggest that the company formally recognize her efforts to encourage her and set a good example for others.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
A1. "Today I would like to inform you of one of my colleagues performance and my suggestion."
⏩️ I would like to highlight one of my colleagues’ outstanding efforts and share my suggestion.
「one of my colleagues performance」は文法的に正しくありません。同僚の「パフォーマンス」という漠然とした表現を「outstanding efforts（優れた努力）」と具体的に改善し、さらに所有格の「colleagues’」を使うことで、より明確で自然な表現になりました。また、「inform you of... and my suggestion」を「highlight... and share my suggestion」にすることで、提案の意図がより明確に伝わるようになります。
A1. "I often see he/she working on 7 p.m.,"
⏩️ I have often seen her working until 7 p.m.
過去から現在まで継続的に観察していることを示すため、「I often see」を現在完了形「I have often seen」に修正しました。また、時間を表す前置詞として「〜まで」を意味する「until」が「on」よりも適切です。さらに、「he/she」を文脈に合った「her」に統一しました。
A1. "I worry about he/she is in bad condition due to"
⏩️ However, I am concerned that she might be overworked. I believe her dedication greatly benefits our team, and I suggest that the company formally recognize her efforts to encourage her and set a good example for others.
元の文は途中で途切れており、内容も不完全です。「bad condition」という漠然とした表現を「concerned that she might be overworked（彼女が働きすぎではないかと懸念している）」と具体的に改善し、さらに具体的な提案まで加えることで、メッセージ全体が明確かつプロフェッショナルになりました。
[自分の回答]
To IT Department staff
I am having a problem after I updated office software . When I updated it, it does not work well. our workflow systems is too slow to do my offce work. That's why I hope I resolve this problem soon because I had to make submit my documents till 3 p.m., I shut out my laptop computer and restart soon, but the situation remains here. Please contact me as soon as possib
[添削回答]
To: IT Department Staff
Subject: Laptop Performance Issues After Update
I am having problems with my laptop after updating the office software. Since the update, the system has become very slow, and it is difficult to finish my office work on time. For example, the workflow systems and other applications take a long time to load, and I am unable to submit documents before the deadline. I have tried restarting my laptop, but the issue still remains. Please contact me as soon as possible to help resolve this problem.
A1. ✅ Subject: Laptop Performance Issues After Update
メールという形式において件名は必須であり、メールの目的を明確にし、受信者が内容を素早く理解できるようになります。元の文には件名が欠けていたため、この追加は重要な改善です。
A1. "our workflow systems is too slow to do my offce work. That's why I hope I resolve this problem soon because I had to make submit my documents till 3 p.m.,"
⏩️ For example, the workflow systems and other applications take a long time to load, and I am unable to submit documents before the deadline.
システムの遅さについて、「ワークフローシステムやその他のアプリケーションの読み込みに時間がかかり、その結果、期日までに書類を提出できない」という具体的な状況と、それが業務に与える影響を明確にしました。元の文では漠然としていた点を補完し、問題の深刻さをより具体的に伝えています。
A1. "I had to make submit my documents till 3 p.m.,"
⏩️ I am unable to submit documents before the deadline.
「make submit」という表現は文法的に誤りであり、単に「submit」が適切です。また、「till 3 p.m.」は「before the deadline」とすることで、より一般的かつ適切な表現に改善されています。
| 2026年01月12日(月) |
Beyond Singapore |
人生の転換期だったのは確か。シンガポール2年間。
しかし、それを超えていけ。
[自分の回答]
Q1. Thank you for participating. Today, I'd like to ask you some questions about styles of communication in social relationships. First, can you describe a situation where the way you communicated helped or hurt your relationship with a friend or family member?
A1. Communication makes us happier because we have to bond to connect people, each other. For example, students and teachers in schools have relationships. Of course, we can learn many things from online. But I think the student in school has highly motivated to study.
Q2. Good points. When talking with others about a disagreement, do you prefer to be direct and open about your feelings, or do you tend to be more polite and avoid conflict? Why?
A2. I should people avoid avoid talking in a direct way even in close relationships. For example, if I work in at office, say indirectly is a bad way to communicate each other. So if I report, if I level the problem, honestly, it is a very bad thing for my bosses. My boss feels bad and he got angry.
Q3. Interesting. At group gatherings, it is common for a few people to lead conversations while others mostly listen. Do you think it's important for everyone in a group to participate equally in conversations? Why or why not?
A3. I disagree. All group members should talk equally in their conversations. Of course, people who want to talk or want to tell many things to everybody should say many things. But they are not o people is not always talking like that. They have each own chara characters. For example, if the
Q4. Thank you. For my last question, I'd like to ask about changes in social communication. Do you think that texting and online chat will become the main way people communicate in close relationships, or will face-to-face conversations remain more important? Why or why not?
A4. Face-to-face uh information become more important. Uh I guess some uh there are some reasons. Uh first I I think uh an online online chat uh online uh texting is still uh popular, but uh it can be uh alternated uh to other things. For example, an AI chat. Uh it seems it seems that uh texting in or texting online people want to communicate with
[添削回答]
Q1. Thank you for participating. Today, I'd like to ask you some questions about styles of communication in social relationships. First, can you describe a situation where the way you communicated helped or hurt your relationship with a friend or family member?
A1. Communication is really important in our relationships because it helps us connect and understand each other. For example, when I talk openly with my friends or family about my feelings or about problems, it usually makes our relationship stronger. But if I keep things inside or don’t express myself well, it can sometimes lead to misunderstandings or hurt feelings. So, the way I communicate can really help or hurt my relationships, depending on how clear and honest I am.
Q2. Good points. When talking with others about a disagreement, do you prefer to be direct and open about your feelings, or do you tend to be more polite and avoid conflict? Why?
A2. I think people should avoid being too direct, even in close relationships. For example, if I work in an office, talking about problems too openly can create tension. If I report issues honestly, my boss might feel bad or get angry. So, I think it's better to be polite and try not to create conflict, especially at work.
Q3. Interesting. At group gatherings, it is common for a few people to lead conversations while others mostly listen. Do you think it's important for everyone in a group to participate equally in conversations? Why or why not?
A3. I don’t think it’s necessary for everyone to participate equally in group conversations. People have different personalities—some are more talkative, while others prefer to listen. For example, quiet people might just enjoy hearing others’ stories instead of sharing their own. Forcing everyone to talk the same amount could make some people uncomfortable, so it’s better to let everyone join in however they feel most comfortable.
Q4. Thank you. For my last question, I'd like to ask about changes in social communication. Do you think that texting and online chat will become the main way people communicate in close relationships, or will face-to-face conversations remain more important? Why or why not?
A4. I think face-to-face communication will still be more important in close relationships. While texting and online chat are really popular because they're easy and fast, they can't really replace real conversations. When you talk in person, you can see people's expressions and feelings more clearly, which helps make connections stronger. Texting is helpful, but face-to-face conversations create a deeper understanding between people.
A1. "For example, students and teachers in schools have relationships."
⏩️ For example, when I talk openly with my friends or family about my feelings or about problems, it usually makes our relationship stronger.
生徒さんの元の回答では、「学生と教師の関係」という一般的な例を挙げていましたが、コミュニケーションが人間関係をどのように強化するのかという具体的な説明が不足していました。この改善された文では、友人や家族とのオープンな対話が関係をより強くする方法を具体的に示しており、抽象的な主張がより明確で説得力のあるものになっていますね。
A2. "say indirectly is a bad way to communicate each other."
⏩️ talking about problems too openly can create tension.
生徒さんの元の文は、「間接的に話すことは悪いコミュニケーション方法である」と述べており、直前の「直接的な話し方を避けるべき」という主張と矛盾していました。改善された文では、「問題をあまりにもオープンに話すと緊張を生む可能性がある」と説明することで、なぜ職場で直接的な話し方を避けるべきなのかという理由を明確にしています。これにより、論点がより明確になり、主張に一貫性が生まれました。
A3. "I disagree. All group members should talk equally in their conversations."
⏩️ I don’t think it’s necessary for everyone to participate equally in group conversations.
生徒さんの回答は「Disagree (反対)」と述べているにもかかわらず、その後の文で「全員が平等に話すべきだ」と矛盾する主張をしていました。改善された回答では、平等な参加は不要であるという立場が明確に示されており、意見の矛盾が解消されています。
A4. "Face-to-face uh information become more important."
⏩️ I think face-to-face communication will still be more important in close relationships.
生徒さんの回答は対面コミュニケーションの重要性を述べていますが、どのような状況で特に重要なのかが不明瞭でした。改善された回答では、「親密な関係（close relationships）」という具体的な文脈を追加することで、対面コミュニケーションがなぜ、そしてどのような状況で重要になるのかを明確にしています。これにより、主張がより具体的で説得力のあるものになっています。
6中性洗剤で拭き上げる
中性洗剤を使って結露を防ぐ方法もあります。中性洗剤には「界面活性剤」が含まれており、水を弾く性質を持っています。そのため、窓に薄く塗ることで結露の発生が防げます。
塗るときは原液ではなく、水で20倍に薄めたものを使用します。柔らかい布巾に薄めた洗剤を含ませ、窓全体を拭き上げます。仕上げに乾拭きで泡や拭き筋を拭き取れば、結露対策完了です。ただし、効果は1週間ほどしか継続しないので、こまめに洗剤を塗る必要があります。
1結露防止アイテムを活用する
各メーカーが販売している結露防止アイテムを使用すると、結露を簡単に予防できます。結露防止アイテムとしてよく使われるのが、以下のようなアイテムです。
結露防止シート
吸水シート
結露防止スプレー
結露防止シートや吸水シートは窓に貼るだけで、結露を防止したり結露で生じた水分を吸い取ってくれたりする効果があります。いろいろなデザインの商品があるため、インテリアの一環としても取り入れやすいところが特徴です。
ただし、結露防止シート、吸水シートも放っておくとカビの原因となってしまうので、定期的に取り替えましょう。
窓にシートを貼ることに抵抗がある場合は、ふきかけるだけで結露を防いでくれる結露防止スプレーがおすすめです。最大1ヵ月効果が持続するものもあり、手間も少なくて非常に便利です。
[自分の回答]
I think it is important for students to learn classes at good environment. So seat arrangement is an imporant event for them. Teachers should not decide all seat arangement in class but they have to adjust the seat a little. At first, students discussed about their seat arrangement. Students are sure of their seat. but there might be some problems on the seat arrangement. After that teachers should arrange it again and explain why the seat is arrangeed again. Students will sure why teachers do be
[添削回答]
I think it is important for students to learn in a good environment, so seat arrangement is important for them. Teachers should not decide all of the seating by themselves, but they should have a role in adjusting it. At first, students should discuss and choose their seats, since they know who they feel comfortable with. However, if problems arise, such as students being distracted or not getting along, then teachers should change some seats and explain their reasons for doing so. This way, students will understand why changes were made, and both their needs and classroom harmony are respected.
A1. "Students are sure of their seat."
⏩️ since they know who they feel comfortable with.
生徒が座席配置を話し合い、選ぶべき理由として「誰と一緒だと快適に感じるかを知っているから」という具体的な根拠が追加されました。これにより、生徒の意見を尊重する重要性がより明確になります。
A1. "but there might be some problems on the seat arrangement."
⏩️ such as students being distracted or not getting along,
「問題が発生した場合」という漠然とした表現を、「生徒が集中できない、または仲が悪くなる」といった具体的な例で明確にしています。これにより、どのような状況で教師が介入すべきかがより理解しやすくなります。
A1. "Students will sure why teachers do be"
⏩️ This way, students will understand why changes were made,
文法的に不完全で意味が不明瞭だった「Students will sure why teachers do be」を、「This way, students will understand why changes were made」という、より明確で正しい表現に修正しました。
⭐︎脳が刺激されないので、書き覚えノートで手を動かす。
英検1級の単語はTOEFLにも有効。
⭐︎キーボードの問題か、iPadはリーディング入力ができない。
新しいパソコンのセットアップと、下取りを
⭐︎即ち、音声ソフトの乗り換えを試してみる
⭐︎違うデバイスからすると、問題がズレるので注意
⭐︎車の中など活用して、スピーキング
⭐︎リスニングは隙間時間。イヤホン大事。
⭐︎可能ならライティングはパソコンで
| 2026年01月09日(金) |
Children with others |
[自分の回答]
I think children's connection is important for their growth. That's why I support Paul's oinion about Pen Pals. Social media has pros and cons. For example, it can connect people all over the world but it might access unimportant information. Social media can have a significsnt role as a traditional Pen Pals. We seldom use air mail now because it cost a lot of money and takes a long time to reach to your Pen Pals.
[添削回答]
I think children's connection is important for their growth, so I support Paul's opinion about pen pals. Social media has both pros and cons. For example, it can connect children with others around the world, helping them learn about different cultures and ideas. However, there is also a risk that they are exposed to unimportant or even harmful information. Social media can play a similar role as traditional pen pals, but it is much faster and cheaper than sending letters by mail. Still, adults should supervise children's use to help protect them from negative influences.
A1. "it can connect people all over the world but it might access unimportant information."
⏩️ it can connect children with others around the world, helping them learn about different cultures and ideas. However, there is also a risk that they are exposed to unimportant or even harmful information.
「people」を「children with others」と具体化し、メリットについてより詳しく説明を追加しました。また、接続詞「but」を「However, there is also a risk that...」というよりフォーマルで明確な対比表現に改善し、「access unimportant information」を「exposed to unimportant or even harmful information」という、情報の危険性についてより正確で自然な言葉遣いに変更しました。
A1. "it might access unimportant information."
⏩️ However, there is also a risk that they are exposed to unimportant or even harmful information.
「access unimportant information」という表現は、ソーシャルメディアが情報を「アクセスする」と聞こえ、子供たちが情報に「触れる」というニュアンスが弱く、漠然としていました。改善された文章では、「unimportant or even harmful information（重要でない、あるいは有害な情報に晒される）」と具体的に表現され、子供たちが直面するリスクがより明確になりました。このように、具体的なリスクを提示することで、あなたの意見がより説得力を持ちます。
A1. "Social media can have a significsnt role as a traditional Pen Pals."
⏩️ Social media can play a similar role as traditional pen pals,
「significsnt」のスペルミスを「similar」に修正し、文脈に合ったより適切な単語を選択しました。また、「have a role」をより自然なイディオムである「play a role」に改善しました。
| 2026年01月08日(木) |
Practice makes you better |
[自分の回答]
I have to ask you a techinical problem about softeare update. I use the laptop computer at my office but it doesn't work well. Software update may cause the problem. Would you check ouy software version and invest what is happened. If you deal the problem soon, our business performance will be better because laptop computer speed become slow now. If I can handle some manupirations on the office computer, please
[添削回答]
To: IT Department
Subject: Laptop Performance Issues After Update
I am having a technical problem after the recent software update on my office laptop. Since the update, my laptop has become very slow and does not work well. This slow speed is making it hard for me to finish my daily tasks on time. Could you please check the software version and see what happened? If you can fix the problem soon, it would really help improve my work performance. If there are any steps I can take on my end to help, please let me know. Thank you.
A1. "I have to ask you a techinical problem about softeare update."
⏩️ I am having a technical problem after the recent software update on my office laptop.
「have to ask you a problem」という不自然な表現を、より自然な「am having a problem」に修正しました。また、「techinical」と「softeare」というスペルミスをそれぞれ「technical」と「software」に修正し、状況をより明確にする表現を追加しました。
A1. "invest what is happened."
⏩️ Could you please check the software version and see what happened?
「invest」という単語は文脈に合わないため、「see」というより適切な単語に修正しました。また、「is happened」という文法的に誤った表現を「happened」に修正し、自然な過去形にしました。
A1. "If I can handle some manupirations on the office computer, please"
⏩️ If there are any steps I can take on my end to help, please let me know.
元の文章は途中で途切れており、文法的に不完全でした。これを「If there are any steps I can take on my end to help, please let me know」とすることで、完全で丁寧な文章に改善しました。また、「manupirations」というスペルミスも「manipulations」に修正しました。
[自分の回答]
Q1. Thank you for participating. Today, I'd like to ask you some questions about exploring future careers and workplace choices. First, can you describe a job or type of career you are interested in and explain what attracts you to it?
A1. I'm interested in this thing, run the art gallery businesses. Now I work another company, but in futures I'd like to help my father, who is a painter. That's why I want to learn about management and how to establish the art gallery in future.
Q2. Good points. When thinking about your future job, would you rather work in an office setting or have a job that allows you to work remotely from different locations? Why?
A2. I want to work uh I want to work as uh uh desolated uh places uh of but uh i i i have to uh i have to uh live with uh live with my my father uh who is uh 75 years old he's too old uh so uh i know i i know uh the urban area is uh very e uh easy to uh work with uh colleagues but uh i i hope uh i ho I should uh build uh network uh with uh
Q3. I see. Some workplaces offer flexible schedules, allowing employees to choose when they work, but this can sometimes make teamwork more difficult. Do you think flexible schedules are a good idea in most workplaces? Why or why not?
A3. I think breakfast schedule is good for employees or entrepreneurs. Now I have to work my task during daytime because evening I had to pick up my children to elementary school and nursery schools. So I can't attend evening meeting. So if a flexible schedule is available, I want to use
Q4. Thank you. Jobs continue to change with new technology and communication tools. Do you think traditional office jobs will become less common or remain the standard over the next decade? Why or why not?
A4. I think the traditional office work style will be released in the next decade. I think there are some reasons. So networking systems can make us connect via online, for example, Zoom or Microsoft Teams. So I think we don't have to stay up at my current office retrieval. So
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Q1. Thank you for participating. Today, I'd like to ask you some questions about exploring future careers and workplace choices. First, can you describe a job or type of career you are interested in and explain what attracts you to it?
A1. I'm interested in running an art gallery business. Right now, I work at another company, but in the future, I'd like to help my father, who is a painter. This is why I want to learn more about management and how to establish an art gallery, so I can support his work and also promote art in my community.
Q2. Good points. When thinking about your future job, would you rather work in an office setting or have a job that allows you to work remotely from different locations? Why?
A2. I would prefer a remote job, so I can work from different locations. This is because I need to live with my father, who is 75 years old and needs my support. Although working in an urban office is easier for building networks with colleagues, a remote job would help me take care of my family while still being able to work and possibly connect with others online.
Q3. I see. Some workplaces offer flexible schedules, allowing employees to choose when they work, but this can sometimes make teamwork more difficult. Do you think flexible schedules are a good idea in most workplaces? Why or why not?
A3. I think a flexible schedule is really good for employees or entrepreneurs. For example, I have to work during the day because in the evening I need to pick up my children from elementary and nursery schools, so I can’t attend meetings at night. If a flexible schedule is available, I would definitely use it because it helps me balance my work and family more easily.
Q4. Thank you. Jobs continue to change with new technology and communication tools. Do you think traditional office jobs will become less common or remain the standard over the next decade? Why or why not?
A4. I think traditional office jobs will become less common in the next decade. This is because technology has made it much easier for people to work online using tools like Zoom or Microsoft Teams. We don’t really need to go to a physical office anymore, since we can connect and finish our tasks from anywhere. So, I believe remote work will continue to grow and traditional office work will decrease.
A1. "I'm interested in this thing, run the art gallery businesses."
⏩️ I'm interested in running an art gallery business.
「be interested in」の後に動詞が続く場合、動名詞（-ing形）を使うのが文法ルールです。そのため「run」を「running」に修正しました。また、「this thing」のような漠然とした表現を避け、より具体的で自然な「an art gallery business」とすることで、意味が明確になりますね。
A2. "I want to work as uh uh desolated uh places uh of"
⏩️ I would prefer a remote job, so I can work from different locations.
生徒は「desolated places（人気のない場所）」という不明瞭な表現を使っていましたが、これは意図する「どこからでも働ける柔軟性」をうまく伝えていませんでした。改善版では「a remote job, so I can work from different locations（リモートワークなので、さまざまな場所から働ける）」と明確にすることで、仕事の形態とその利点がはっきりと伝わり、家族の世話をするという後の説明とも自然につながります。
A4. "So I think we don't have to stay up at my current office retrieval."
⏩️ We don’t really need to go to a physical office anymore, since we can connect and finish our tasks from anywhere.
「we don't have to stay up at my current office retrieval」という表現は非常に不自然で、意図が伝わりにくかったですね。「We don’t really need to go to a physical office anymore」と修正することで、物理的なオフィスに行く必要がないという明確な主張になっています。さらに、「since we can connect and finish our tasks from anywhere」という理由を加えることで、なぜオフィスに行く必要がないのかという根拠が示され、主張に説得力が増しています。これは元の回答に欠けていた重要な補足情報ですよ。
月の部屋にて。ホワイトボードにて型はめ、カード、ブロックを提示する。えいたさん自身も見通しがつきやすい様子で１つずつ確認をしながら取り組むことができていた。型はめでは以前苦戦していたものであったが、今回は組み合わせてはめていくことも理解しており、形もはめる前に確認する様子もみられることもあるが、あっていないものもはめ込もうとする様子もあり、意識できているときと適当にしている時の差がみられた。カードでは２文字の言葉を中心に復唱を促す。近しい音での復唱をしようとする意識は持てており、成長が見られた。ブロックでは何かを作るというよりは箱からの出し入れを楽しんでいる様子であり、力が強くなると「やさしくね」と声をかけることのみでその行動をとることができていた。
答えのうち、suppllied, settllement, agricultures, emergancy, specificationが誤りでした✏️。
supplliedは正しくはsupportedで、「支えた」を意味する過去形動詞が必要です。
settllementは綴りミスで、正しくはsettlements（名詞複数形）です。
agriculturesは不可算名詞のagricultural（形容詞）が必要です。
emergancyは意味と綴りが異なり、正しくはemergence（出現、名詞）です。
specificateは適切な語形ではなく、specialized（形容詞「専門化した」）が正解です📚。
| 2026年01月06日(火) |
Practice makes you better |
[自分の回答]
Q1. Thank you for participating. Today, I'd like to ask you some questions about exploring future careers and workplace choices. First, can you describe a job or type of career you are interested in and explain what attracts you to it?
A1. I'd like to know and study about art, art gallery, businesses. So currently I work in another job, but in the future, I want to follow my father's full work as a painter. So he is an artist, but sometimes he struggles to manage his money. That's why I want to help.
Q2. Good points. When thinking about your future job, would you rather work in an office setting or have a job that allows you to work remotely from different locations? Why?
A2. I'd like to I prefer to kinda to have a job who who can work remotely. So of course I like I like a stable, a farm office and I don't want to move so often. But in ka in my in in my in my hometown there they're they're very, very isolated uh places. So a remote work can uh I can access to uh can access to uh the business business opportunity uh even in the uh local area.
Q3. I see. Some workplaces offer flexible schedules, allowing employees to choose when they work, but this can sometimes make teamwork more difficult. Do you think flexible schedules are a good idea in most workplaces? Why or why not?
A3. I don't want to boost flexible times for cooperating one project or business tasks. In my current offices, we had to discuss so many times and so and it takes long time. So I hope they can employees should gather should gather each other at least
Q4. Thank you. Jobs continue to change with new technology and communication tools. Do you think traditional office jobs will become less common or remain the standard over the next decade? Why or why not?
A4. I believe traditional office work will be will be less more will be less compared to 20 centuries. Of course, office crack is important, but AI technology and the way they they were how to solve the business uh task uh improves. So uh uh for example, at at my office uh I I I adopt a new uh new new software to uh uh arrange uh time management.
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Q1. Thank you for participating. Today, I'd like to ask you some questions about exploring future careers and workplace choices. First, can you describe a job or type of career you are interested in and explain what attracts you to it?
A1. I'm interested in art and art gallery businesses. Right now, I work in a different field, but in the future, I want to follow my father's path as a painter. He's a talented artist, but he sometimes finds it hard to manage his finances. That’s why I want to help him, and also learn how to combine art with business skills, so I can support him and maybe run an art gallery one day.
Q2. Good points. When thinking about your future job, would you rather work in an office setting or have a job that allows you to work remotely from different locations? Why?
A2. I’d prefer to have a job that allows me to work remotely. I do like the stability of an office, but my hometown is pretty isolated, so having a remote job would let me access more business opportunities even if I stay in my local area. Remote work also gives me more flexibility, so I don't have to move so often.
Q3. I see. Some workplaces offer flexible schedules, allowing employees to choose when they work, but this can sometimes make teamwork more difficult. Do you think flexible schedules are a good idea in most workplaces? Why or why not?
A3. I don’t really support flexible schedules, especially when people need to work together on projects. In my current office, we often spend a lot of extra time just trying to coordinate meetings because everyone’s working at different times. I think it’s better if employees can gather in person at least sometimes to discuss and work together more efficiently.
Q4. Thank you. Jobs continue to change with new technology and communication tools. Do you think traditional office jobs will become less common or remain the standard over the next decade? Why or why not?
A4. I think traditional office jobs will become less common over the next decade. With new AI technology and better communication tools, a lot of business tasks can be solved more efficiently, even outside the office. For example, at my workplace, I started using new software for time management, which makes it easier to work remotely. So, I believe more people will work from home or in different locations instead of going to a traditional office every day.
A1. "I'd like to know and study about art, art gallery, businesses."
⏩️ I'm interested in art and art gallery businesses.
「I'd like to know and study about」は「I'm interested in」という表現にすることで、より自然で簡潔に興味を表すことができます。また、「art, art gallery, businesses」の羅列を「art and art gallery businesses」とすることで、より具体的なビジネス分野としての意味合いが明確になり、自然な繋がりになりますね。
A2. ✅ Remote work also gives me more flexibility, so I don't have to move so often.
元の回答では「頻繁に引っ越したくない」という希望が述べられていましたが、リモートワークがその希望をどのように解決するのかという具体的な理由が明確ではありませんでした。この改善された文では、「柔軟性」というリモートワークの重要な利点を明確に提示し、それが引っ越しを減らすことにつながるという論理的なつながりを補足しています。これにより、リモートワークを希望する理由がより説得力を持って伝わりますね。
A3. ✅ because everyone’s working at different times.
元の回答では欠けていた、なぜ会議の調整が難しいのかという理由（「皆が異なる時間に働いているから」）を補足しました。この具体的な理由を追加することで、主張の説得力が増しますね。
A4. "I believe traditional office work will be will be less more will be less compared to 20 centuries."
⏩️ I think traditional office jobs will become less common over the next decade.
「20世紀と比較して」という漠然とした期間指定を「今後10年間で」と具体的に修正することで、より現実的で関連性の高い期間を示しています。また、「less more will be less」という曖昧な表現を「less common」と明確にすることで、主張の意図が格段に伝わりやすくなっています。
[自分の回答]
I have to tell a problem about your services.
I had already received set of ceramic plates but they were broken. I am planning to have a dnner with my fsmily next week. your plates might be good design but you should be careful not to break them . I strongly recommmend that you sent the replacement soon via air
[添削回答]
To: Customer Support
Subject: Broken Plates in Recent Order
I am writing to report a problem with my recent order. I received the set of ceramic plates yesterday, but several plates were broken and the packaging was damaged. I am planning to have a family dinner next week, so I need the plates to serve my guests. This situation is a big problem because I do not have enough plates for everyone. I kindly ask that you send me a replacement set as soon as possible, preferably by air, so I receive them before my event.
A1. "I have to tell a problem about your services."
⏩️ I am writing to report a problem with my recent order.
「I have to tell a problem about your services.」という直接的な表現から、「I am writing to report a problem with my recent order.」というより丁寧で公式な書き出しに修正されました。これにより、ビジネスレターとして適切なトーンになり、メールの目的が明確に伝わります。
A1. "I am planning to have a dnner with my fsmily next week."
⏩️ I am planning to have a family dinner next week, so I need the plates to serve my guests. This situation is a big problem because I do not have enough plates for everyone.
元の文章では、来週の夕食会があることしか述べられていませんでした。改善された文章では、なぜそのプレートが夕食会に必要なのか（「ゲストに料理を提供するため」）、そしてプレートが不足していることによって具体的にどのような問題が生じているのか（「全員分のプレートが足りない」）を明確に説明しています。これにより、問題の深刻さと緊急性がより伝わりやすくなります。
A1. "I strongly recommmend that you sent the replacement soon via air"
⏩️ I kindly ask that you send me a replacement set as soon as possible, preferably by air, so I receive them before my event.
元の文章では、交換品を早急に航空便で送るよう求めているだけでした。改善された文章では、「イベントまでに受け取りたい」という具体的な理由を付け加えています。これにより、なぜ早急な対応が必要なのか、その背景にある「目的」が明確になり、依頼の説得力が増しています。
| 2026年01月05日(月) |
Study Focus |
Non-vegans pack Britain’s first vegan Michelin-star restaurant
At Plates, the first vegan restaurant in Britain to earn a coveted Michelin star, the tables are packed — but not with vegans. He dismisses any notion that this is a passing fad.
About 95% of diners still eat meat, but curiosity is growing. Michelin star owner Kirk Haworth says proof that plant-based fine dining is winning diners is in breaking out of its niche.
Haworth, who co-founded Plates in London with his sister, avoids the “vegan” label. He wants diners to judge dishes on taste, not ideology.
“I always say we’re a fine dining restaurant. I don’t say that we’re vegan,” Haworth said. “Food should be judged on flavor.”
Trained in Michelin-starred kitchens worldwide, he was forced to rethink his diet after being diagnosed with Lyme disease more than a decade ago. By cutting out meat, dairy or refined sugar, he said his chronic inflammation eased.
Plates became the first plant-based restaurant in Britain to earn a Michelin star earlier this year. It opened 18 months ago after years of pop-ups. Today, the restaurant is fully booked until the end of March.
“We’re not trying to replace meat or make things look like fish,” Haworth said. “We showcase acidity, umami and layers that make food exciting.”
Despite the Michelin accolade, Haworth has no plans to expand. Instead, he aims to refine the experience and perhaps earn a second star.
“The process is the most fun part,” he said with a smile.
(Reuters)
�� この不定詞の用法と意味は？
the first 名詞 + to do は「〜した最初の〈名詞〉」を意味する不定詞の形容詞的用法です。
例）He was the first to arrive.（彼は到着した最初の人だった。）
なお，「名詞 + to do」を別にするとテストでは不定詞はしばしば未来志向の内容を表すとされますが，この表現は未来に関することではなく，「既に起きた結果」を名詞に付け加えています。
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�� この部分の意味は？
この部分は「お店はお客で賑わいを見せているが，ほとんどがヴィーガンではない客である」という意味です。
ここで the tables are packed は「テーブルが客でぎっしり詰まっていること」に注目しましょう。
be packed with 〜 は「〜でいっぱいである」という意味ですから，この部分は「ヴィーガンの店なのに客の大半はヴィーガンではない」という意外な展開になっているわけです。
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�� elsewhere の意味は？
elsewhere は「他の場所で」という意味ですが，ここまでの流れから今回の文脈では「この店（plates）以外の場所，つまり自宅や他のレストラン」を指しています。
したがって「人々は自宅では動物性食品を避けているが，外食では必ずしもそうではない」という意味になります。
つまり，「家庭での約95％は動物性食品を食べている」という意味になります。
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�� この部分の意味は？
この部分の意味は，「a milestone（画期的な出来事）の象徴である」ということです。
a milestone は「重要な節目・転換点」を意味します。
つまり，この部分は大きな変化が起きていることを示しています。
働きとしては，前文の内容を受け，「そのことは〈名詞〉である」という形で説明しています。
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�� この trained の意味は？
trained は「訓練された」という意味で，文脈から「ハワース氏が腕を磨いてきた」という意味だと分かります。
train は（S train O）の形で「SがOを訓練する」という意味になります。
ここでは「料理人として訓練されてきた」という意味になります。
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�� この部分の意味は？
try to do は「〜しようと努力する」という意味です。
一方，try doing は「試しに〜してみる」という意味です。
今回は not trying to do とあるので，「試していない」「努力していない」という意味になります。
B と比べると否定の位置が異なるため，意味も変わってきます。
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�� ここで instead が使われているのはなぜ？
この instead は，前文までに述べられた内容との対比を作るために使われています。
前文では「ミシュランの星を得るための評価」に言及しており，それよりも重要なことがあることを示すために instead が用いられています。
つまり「それよりもむしろ〜だ」という意味になります。
Remember this? 先週の重要語・フレーズ
1. The ancient temple was ( ) on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
(A) plagued (B) retained (C) inscribed (D) repatriated
2. Italy is renowned as a country of ( ) delights.
(A) fragile (B) culinary (C) defamatory (D) tolerant
3. The survivor of the disease altered his diet to prevent a ( ).
(A) palate (B) spruce (C) lineage (D) recurrence
4. The bride was ( ) in a silk dress with elaborate embroidery.
(A) roiled (B) cloaked (C) ignited (D) stroked
5. The tennis ball was wet with ( ) from the dog.
(A) rudder (B) tinder (C) slobber (D) shimmer
6. It gradually ( ) on me that their assumptions were groundless.
(A) waned (B) dawned (C) played (D) spelled
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正解・解説
1 (C) inscribe は「〜を登録する」（12/26号 p.5）
＊「（石碑などに）（名前や文字など）を刻む、彫る」という意味もある。
名詞形は inscription で「登録、記載」「碑文」。
2 (B) culinary は「食文化の、食事の」（p.7）
＊culinary delights で「美食」の意味になる。
3 (D) recurrence は「再発」（p.9）
＊動詞形は recur で「再発する」。
類義語には relapse（再発、逆戻り）などがある。
4 (B) cloak は「〜を包む」（p.11）
＊「（ごまかすために）〜を覆い隠す」という意味もある。
5 (C) slobber は「よだれ」（p.13）
＊自動詞で「よだれを垂らす」、他動詞で「〜をよだれで汚す」という意味でも用いられる。
6 (B) dawn on 〜 は「〜が理解する、〜に分かり始める」（p.16）
| 2026年01月04日(日) |
Jan 17 TOEFL ibt |
5問目では「attending」と答えていますが、文脈では「注意」「注目」という意味の名詞「attention」が必要です。「attending」は動詞または形容詞の形で「出席する」や「出席している」という意味になり、文脈に合いません。
6問目では「nonverval」と答えていますが、正しい綴りは「nonverbal」です。「verval」は誤りで、「verbal（言語の）」が正しい形容詞となります。
8問目では「setback」と答えていますが、ここでは「環境」や「状況」という意味の名詞「setting」が必要です。「setback」は「挫折」「後退」という意味なので、不適切です🏞️
それぞれスペルや品詞、意味を再確認することが大切です。
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Dear Maria, thank you for your effort. I found you might not be submit your monthly timesheet. It has already been late for the deadline. I request you should submit it soon because late submission would affent the payroll at our office. I know you won't wait your salary in this month. Don't worry, If you submit the paper soon, you don't have to feel sorry for it. Please contact me at my office on 13:
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Dear Maria,
Thank you for your hard work. I noticed that your monthly timesheet has not been submitted yet. The deadline was last Friday, so your timesheet is now late. Late submissions can delay payroll processing for everyone, which is why it’s important to send your timesheet on time. Please send me your completed timesheet as soon as you can so there are no issues with your salary this month. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at my office.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
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"I found you might not be submit your monthly timesheet."
⏩️ I noticed that your monthly timesheet has not been submitted yet.
「found you might not be submit」は文法的に正しくありません。「submit」を動詞の過去分詞形にし、受動態の構造を使って「has not been submitted yet」とすることで、より自然で正確な表現になります。「found」を「noticed」にすることで、状況の把握を伝えるのに適切な単語になります。
✅ Late submissions can delay payroll processing for everyone, which is why it’s important to send your timesheet on time.
元の文章では、提出が遅れると給与に影響が出ると述べていますが、その具体的な影響範囲が不明瞭でした。「for everyone」と加えることで、締め切りを守ることの重要性を個人の給与だけでなく、チーム全体の給与処理にも関わる問題として明確に説明しています。これにより、提出を促す理由がより説得力を持ちますね。
"I know you won't wait your salary in this month."
⏩️ Please send me your completed timesheet as soon as you can so there are no issues with your salary this month.
「I know you won't wait your salary in this month」は「wait your salary」という表現が不自然で、文法的な誤り（正しくは「wait *for* your salary」）を含んでいます。改善された文は、より丁寧でプロフェッショナルな依頼の形に再構築され、タイムシート提出が給与に影響しないことを明確に伝えることで、分かりやすく、相手に配慮した表現になっています。
| 2026年01月03日(土) |
Working is studying for me. |
TOEFL紙 （旧）STEP3まで進む
AI TOEFL （新）3日間継続
リスニングは一日寝かせよ！
| 2026年01月02日(金) |
AI learning |
【TOEFL挑戦】
・62点以上
・特性あるからこそ、継続して学習できたかに拘りたい。
【2026スローガン】
工夫 を英単語にすると複数ある。
その中で、特性と共に過ごすための単語としてeffort を選択。
【投手・投球】
Heater（ヒーター）
火の玉のように速い球。
→ 野球では剛速球を指す。
Paint（ペイント）
ストライクゾーンの角を正確に突く投球。
→ 日本語の「角いっぱい」。
Upstairs（アップステアーズ）
ストライクゾーン高めの球。
Downstairs（ダウンステアーズ）
ストライクゾーン低めの球。
Frontdoor（フロントドア）
打者の内角からストライクゾーンに入る球。
Backdoor（バックドア）
打者の外角からストライクゾーンに入る球。
Punch out（パンチアウト）
三振を取ること。
Filthy（フィルシー）
非常に打ちづらい、えげつない球。
Nasty（ナスティ）
鋭く強烈な変化球・速球。
Cheese（チーズ）
速球。
例：High cheese（高めの速球）
Cookie（クッキー）
甘い球、打ちごろの球。
Meatball（ミートボール）
真ん中に入った甘い失投。
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【打撃・打球】
Dinger（ディンガー）
豪快なホームラン。
Bomb（ボム）
特大ホームラン。
例：That was an absolute bomb!
Bullet（バレット）
弾丸のような強烈な打球。
Yard（ヤード）
ホームランを打つこと。
例：He went yard.
Moonshot（ムーンショット）
非常に高く遠くへ飛ぶ特大ホームラン。
Little League Home Run
守備のミスなどで成立するランニングホームラン。
Barrel（バレル）
芯でとらえた完璧な打球。
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【打撃状態】
Hot（ホット）
打撃が好調な状態。
例：He has been hot at the plate.
Cold（コールド）
打撃不振の状態。
Streak（ストリーク）
連続状態。
Hot streak（好調の連続）
Cold streak（不調の連続）
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【守備・プレー】
Bang Bang Play（バンバンプレー）
非常に際どいタイミングのプレー。
Cutoff Man（カットオフマン）
外野からの送球を中継する内野手。
Wheel Play（ホイールプレー）
内野手が連動して回転する守備。
Neighborhood Play（ネイバーフッドプレー）
併殺時、ベース付近でアウトと判定されるプレー。
Warning Track（ウォーニングトラック）
外野フェンス前の土の部分。
Hole in the Glove
グラブの網の間からボールが抜けるエラー。
2010 SUPER SAMURAI
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2012 EQUANIMITY
2013 JUMPER
2014 越境
2015 I was still in the world
2016 Be water
2017 Sugar!
2018 RED
2019 進化論
2020 Think globally Act Locally
2021 Grit and Grind
2022 Time for a Change
2023 New Power Generation
2024 青
2025 N.E.W.
2026 effort
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