こんにちは！大田区・京急蒲田駅から徒歩５分の英会話、ＤＬＳダイアモンドランゲージスクールです。
ただいまＤＬＳダイアモンドランゲージスクールでは、３月に行われるプレゼンテーションプログラムの準備中。
プレゼン本番に向けて、レッスン内でも準備や練習が始まっています。

さて、本日はダイアモンドタイムズの過去記事からThe Teenage Yearsのレベル別記事をご紹介いたします。
みなさまの１０代はどのような感じでしたでしょうか？また今１０代の方はどんなかんじでしょうか？先生達の記事を読んでみましょう！

Lv.1　Summer Jobs

In the United States, schools have long　summer vacations. Students have 2.5 months of　vacation. So, many students　get a summer job.　I started working when I was 14 years old. I　had a summer job every year. I had many different　jobs. I worked an  amusement park (遊園 地), a pizzeria (ピザ屋),  and a home  improvement store ^{(ホームセンター). I also worked as a waiter, a tennis} instructor, and a camp counselor (キャンプ生活の指導員).  

My parents stopped giving me money when I  was a teenager. I had to use my own money. So,  having a job was important. I wanted to buy a car. I  bought one when I was 17. I was very proud of it.

Lv.2 Teenage Freedom

People often say that their teenage years were  difficult. They were worried about getting into a good  university, having a boyfriend or girlfriend, or  finding pimples (にきび) on their face. The teenage years are  a time of uncertainty (不確実・不透明な時期) for everyone.  However, when people become older, they often wish to be  young again. Personally, I think this is because teenagers  have freedom. 

When you’re a teenager, you have very few responsibilities ( 責 任 ). 　You don’t have to pay rent, work 8 hours a day, or worry about taxes (税金). You can focus on yourself. Although school can be busy, everything you do is for your personal growth (個人的成長).

But the best thing is that you can do anything you want. You can study to become a scientist, train (鍛える) to become a professional athlete, or master (習得する) a foreign language. When you get older, these things become harder to do. You have the freedom to do anything you want, so don’t waste it!

Lv.3 My Otaku Teenage Years

When I was a teenager, my taste in hobbies was very different compared to most girls. While most girls were hooked on (~に夢中になっていた) fashion and 90’s pop, I got hooked on Japanese anime and reading manga. It all began when I started watching Sailor Moon. What made Sailor Moon so unique was that the main hero was a young girl who was fighting evil, instead of the usual story of men rescuing women.

My love for Japanese anime didn’t just stop there. Soon, my friends and I started buying art supplies (画材) because we wanted to draw our favorite characters. After school, we would go  shopping to buy the latest (最新の) anime DVDs and manga. Later on, we would order a  big sushi tray and some Japanese sweets to enjoy during our anime marathon (長時間ア ニメ鑑賞・マラソン). 

 Another fond teenage memory (10 代の懐かしい思い出) was being able to attend  anime conventions (集会・大会) with my friends. I got more information about my favorite anime, and discovered J-pop singers such as Gackt and Ayumi Hamasaki. I also often cosplayed anime characters by making my own costumes.

Although I’m no longer (もはや~ではない) a teenager, my heart is still that of an otaku.

いかがでしたか？１０代の頃ににまつわる様々なトピックでしたね。
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会話だけでなく、総合的に英語力を伸ばせますのでぜひお役立てください。

今なら1月中のご入会でお得な下記のキャンペーンが適応となります。併せてチェックしてみてください！

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こんにちは。大田区京急蒲田駅から徒歩５分の英会話スクール、ＤＬＳダイアモンドランゲージスクールです。
２０２２年も明けて２週間以上が経ちましたが、みなさまいかがお過ごしでしょうか？

本日は過去のダイアモンドタイムズよりJobsの記事をレベル別にご紹介いたします。
仕事にまつわる様々なトピックス、是非英語学習にお役立てください。

Lv.1 My First Job

When I was sixteen years old, I started  my first job. The job was at a supermarket in  America. I was a “bagger,” so I always helped  the customers. Baggers put the customers’  groceries ( 食 料 品 ・ 日 用 品 ) into bags.  Sometimes I helped elderly customers carry  their bags or push their shopping cart. Then I  put all the bags into their car. I was very  happy to help them. They were also happy to get help.  I was the youngest worker, so I needed to do many things. I needed to clean the restrooms and the floors. Also, I needed to collect the  shopping carts from the parking lot (駐車場). I didn’t make much money. But, I  learned how to work hard and help people.  I think it was a great first job. 

Lv.2 Graphic Design

I went to college to study Graphic Design in  California. After graduation I worked for an  Advertisement/Design company. I like to design logos very  much. It is my favorite kind of design work. 

Do you have a favorite logo? As a designer I work  with many different clients. Some clients are very detailed  (詳しい) about what they want. Some clients have no idea  what they want. My favorite logo I designed is for a

restau- rant called La Justina. It is in Tijuana,  Mexico. A logo is important to have for  a brand. It is a professional and great  way to show what you do. Another favorite logo I designed is my own logo! My logo (see above) is a mix of my initials (イニシャ ル・頭文字), M and Y. Can you see them?  

I was also a personal trainer (個人トレーナー). I  taught a mixed exercise class to mothers with busy  schedules. They always enjoyed my class! I hope to do it  again. All my jobs were to help other people, especially the  job I have now. I enjoy helping and teaching people.  

Lv.3 That’s a Job?!

When you think about the concept of the word, “job,” what do you imagine? Do you assume it would require  unrelenting (厳しい) stress or throbbing (ずきずき痛む)  muscle pain? Or could it simply be anything that pays? I  found three Google-able jobs that may just flip your entire  (全ての) reality upside-down!

1. Feasting (大食い) YouTuber – Yes, a new type of career has officially emerged (at least in Korea) where you can switch on your webcam, eat your favorite meal (in front of a lonely, anonymous (匿名の) Internet audience), and even get enough money to pay all your bills. Just Google “Park Seo-yeon” to see one in action!
2. Mansion Sitter – And by “mansion,” we are talking about a Michael Jackson-sized mansion, not the Japanese definition. So, instead of blowing your precious savings (貯金・貯蓄) on that dream home, why not make some big money off of someone else’s? Mansion sitters (管理人) may not make the highest income in the world but they still can live like kings and queens…or at least live inside their castles, anyway.

3. Video Game Coach – Having trouble beating Chun-Li in the latest Street Fighter on your PS4? We feel your pain but no worries -there’s a new kind of juku tutor in town that can solve all your biggest life problems! …with a price tag, of course. Gamer coaches report online to make between $35,000 and $120,000 (about 4 million to 13 million Japanese yen) per year.

いかがでしたか？仕事にまつわる様々なトピックでしたね。
DLSダイアモンドランゲージスクールではリーディングに役立つDiamond　Timesも毎月発行しております。

会話だけでなく、総合的に英語力を伸ばせますのでぜひお役立てください。

今なら1月中のご入会でお得な下記のキャンペーンが適応となります！併せてチェックしてみてください！

体験レッスンの申し込みは下記フォームからどうぞ！

それ以外のお問い合わせは下記フォームから

みなさまのお越しを講師・スタッフ一同お待ちしております！

大田区・京急蒲田駅から徒歩５分の英会話、DLSダイアモンドランゲージスクールです。

段々と年の瀬に近づいてまいりましたね。本日は最新のDiamond Timesより2021 Year in Reviewというテーマでお届けします。
様々なことが起こった２０２１年でしたが、先生達はどんなトピックを選んでいるのでしょうか？ぜひ読んでみてください。

Lv.1 Vaccines

Pepple select a Chinese character, or epple select a Chinese character, okanji, every year in Japan. This kanji explains the year. Last year the kanji was “mitus”, or “crowded” in English. Dictionary(辞書) companies in English countries choose the “word of the year”. One popular dictionary picked the word “pandemic”(世界的な流行病) in 2020.

　What word do you think is best for 2021? Maybe some people will choose “coronavirus” or “COVID-19” or “endless”(終わりのない). I think “vaccine”(ワクチン) is a good choice. More and more people are getting the vaccine in Japan. The number of people with COVID-19 is going down. It is great news. So, I think I will choose the word “hope”. Because next year, we will go out and not use a mask.

Lv.2 Naomi Osaka

Tennis star Naomi Osaka had very eventful 2021

She started by winning the Australian Open, her fourth Grand Slam title. Then in summer, she became the torch lighter at the Summer Olympics. Osaka was a controversial(物議を醸す) choice for this prestious(権威のある) position, partly due to her mixed-race background.

However, 2021 was also notable for Osaka because of her mental health struggles(戦い). At the French Open, Osaka announced that she wouldn’t participate in mandatory press conferences due to anxiety(不安). She skipped the next handful of tournaments due to her ongoing mental health struggles. In fall, she announced that she’d be taking an indefinite(不確定な) break from tennis.

I admire Osaka for being open(打ち明ける) about her problems. Mental health is still taboo(タブー) topic for many people, particularly in Japan. So I think she was very brave to talk about her straggles publicly. I hope her bravery helps society to become more understanding and accepting about mental health issues.

Lv.3 Elon Musk

In January 2021, tech entrepreneur Elon Musk became the richest person in the world when his net worth passed(純資産) $185 billion. Then in October 2021, he became the first person to be worth more than $300 billion. This incredible leap in wealth（富） is largely due to his stock ownership in Tesla, the electric car company he co-founded in 2002. But this is hardly the most impressive thing he’s accomplished.

Also in 2002, Musk started SpaceX, an interstellar travel company that aims to create a human colony on Mars. 2021 was a milestone（節目の） year for SpaceX as they successfully completed their first manned mission to the International Space Station. Two additional manned missions were launched in May and November of the same year. In Japan, Musk’s futuristic company made headlines when he announced plans to send Yusaku Maezawa on a trip around the moon.

Elon Musk, often referred to as the real-life Iron Man, is an inspiring figure（姿） to many. News of his accomplishments has been a beacon of hope（希望の光） in a year dominated by headlines about wars and pandemics. And this was just in one year. There’s no telling（何とも言えない） what’s in store（起ころうとしている） for the next!

いかがでしたか？どれも印象深い今年のニュースでしたね。
DLSダイアモンドランゲージスクールではリーディングに役立つDiamond　Timesも毎月発行しております。

会話だけでなく、総合的に英語力を伸ばせますのでぜひお役立てください。

今なら12月中のご入会で素敵なキャンペーンが適応となります！併せてチェックしてみてください！

体験レッスンの申し込みは下記フォームからどうぞ！

それ以外のお問い合わせは下記フォームから

みなさまのお越しを講師・スタッフ一同お待ちしております！

こんにちは。大田区、京急蒲田駅から徒歩５分の英会話スクール、DLSダイアモンドランゲージスクールです。
１２月に入ってぐっと寒さがましてきましたね。おうちでぬくぬくするついでに英語のリーディングはいかがですか？

本日は過去のダイアモンドタイムズより、sportsについての記事をアップします。

レベル別になっていますので、ぜひチャレンジしてみてくださいね。

Lv.1 Soccer is Wonderful

Soccer is a wonderful sport. I played soccer all the time when I was a kid. I met a many people by playing soccer. I learned to work together with differnt people.

Soccer is most international sport in the world. In any country, you can see people playing soccer. Soccer helps us connect with people. If two people connot speak the same language, they can still (それでもまだ) watch or play soccer together. Soccer is a universal(世界共通の) language.

I am very greatful() for soccer because it connects to me to many people and cultures.

Lv.2 Sports Rivalries

One of biggerst things fans love while watching a sport, whether it’s baseball or American football, is having a team rival. This typicelly emerges when competitors face off(対決する) repeatedly, and they’re about evenly matched(互角). In Japanese baseball in Hanshin Tigers are rivels of Yomiuri Giants, while in American fotball the Philadelphia Eagles have a long rivalry against the Dallas Cowboys. Their rivalry is so strong that it often causes chaos on the field and in the stands. To many, a rivalry ismore than just a competition (競争): it can also add joy to the game.

Cheering against (~が負けるよう願う) your rival can be all in good fun but it does have its dark side. In September 2013, fans of the baseball rivals L.A. Dodgers and San Francisco Giants attacked each other, which led to a death. This, of course, was condemned (非難された) by both the teams.

Many professional sports encourage team spirit(団結心) but safety and respect for others is their top priority.

Lv.3 Japanese vs. American Baseball

I’ve been a follower of Japanese baseball since I arrived here nine years ago, and I’ve learned how the American(MLB) and Japanese (NPB) versions of the sport differ. Some differences are simple. For instance, Japanese games can end in a tie (引き分け), whereas MLB games go until one team wins, sometimes late into the night.

Other differences are more subtle. MLB teams utilize (利用する) advanced analytics (分析) and fearlessly
eliminate “old” styles that have become ineffective. However, Japanese teams embrace (進んで活用する) traditional
philosophies and methods. For instance, an MLB team would never have their #2 hitter bunt with a runner on first and no outs, while NPB teams do this regularly. It drives me crazy (気が狂いそうになる) when I see it happen! Also, MLB teams often employ dramatic defensive alignments to match the hitting tendencies (傾向) of a particular batter, while NPB alignments are far more conservative.

One aspect of NPB baseball that I really like is the creativity of pitchers. The Japanese leagues have only six teams in them (vs. 15 teams in the North American leagues), meaning that each pitcher will face each batter far more often. Therefore, pitchers in Japan have increased pressure to remain unpredictable in their tendencies, and display more creativity overall. That adds an interesting element for fans who closely follow all season long.

I love both versions of baseball, and feel privileged to experience them both.

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また今なら12/25（土）までクリスマス投稿キャンペーンも行っておりますので併せてチェックしてみて下さいね。

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みなさまのお越しを講師・スタッフ一同お待ちしております！