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Hey, everyone.
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Welcome back to 8 Minute English.
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I'm Nathan, and you're listening to the Learn English Podcast.
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So, today's episode is going to be a little different from usual.
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Usually, we dive into conversations or fun lessons.
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But today, I'm going outside.
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Yep, I'm going to hit the streets and ask people about a pretty cool topic.
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And that topic is five signs that you're an attractive person.
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Now, don't worry.
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It's not a serious, deep interview.
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This is street style.
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We're going to keep it light and funny, just like a real chat with friends.
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Oh, and don't forget, There's a PDF with extra info about today's topic.
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Make a copy of it so you can edit and keep notes on all the tips we're sharing.
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All right, let's go.
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Let's find out what makes people attractive.
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Hi there.
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Thanks for stopping.
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What's your name?
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My name's Alex.
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Great to meet you, Alex.
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So tell me, what are a few things that make a person attractive to you?
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Well, for me, confidence is number one.
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You know, when someone walks like they believe in themselves.
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I totally get that.
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Confidence can make a big difference.
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Exactly.
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And they don't have to be loud, just comfortable in their own skin.
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That's a good point.
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Anything else that catches your eye?
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Definitely kindness.
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It's nice when someone is kind to others without expecting anything back. And humor.
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If they can make me laugh, that's a big plus.
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Totally agree.
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Laughter really connects people.
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Thanks, Alex.
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That was great.
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Alright, next up, what's your name?
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I'm Emily.
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Nice to meet you, Emily.
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Tell us what's something you find attractive in others.
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I think empathy is really important.
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When someone can understand or feel what others are going through, it's very attractive.
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Really?
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So just being a nice person?
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Yeah, like when they actually listen to you.
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It's sweet, you know?
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Absolutely.
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Everyone likes to feel heard. And confidence.
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When someone believes in themselves, it makes them shine.
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That's true.
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All right, Emily.
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Thanks for sharing.
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And moving on, what's your name?
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I'm Mike.
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Great to meet you, Mike.
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All right, so what do you find attractive in someone?
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Sense of humor for sure.
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If someone can make me laugh, I'm interested.
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Nice.
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So do you like people who tell jokes or just have that funny vibe?
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A bit of both.
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If they can make a bad day feel better, that's really attractive.
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That's a good point.
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Anything else?
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Intelligence.
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When they can talk about interesting things or teach me something new, I find that really attractive.
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I hear you.
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Laughter and good conversation can really connect people.
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Thanks, Mike.
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Hi there.
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Thanks for stopping.
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What's your name?
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I'm Sarah.
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Great to meet you, Sarah.
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So, tell me, what makes a person attractive to you?
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For me, someone with a positive outlook is really attractive.
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You mean like a glass half full kind of person?
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Exactly.
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They're just fun to be around.
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They don't complain too much and try to see the best in everything.
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That's refreshing.
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I totally get that.
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Thanks, Sarah.
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Alright, next up, what's your name?
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My name's Jake.
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Nice to meet you, Jake.
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So, what makes someone attractive to you?
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For me, I'd say ambition.
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When someone is driven and has their own goals, that's really attractive.
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Ah, I get it.
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You like people with a sense of purpose.
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That's right.
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It shows that they're not just sitting around waiting for things to happen.
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They're making moves and working towards something.
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That's a strong quality, Jake.
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Thanks for sharing.
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Alright, so we've heard some amazing qualities from everyone today.
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Confidence, kindness, humor, positivity, ambition.
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These are definitely attractive qualities.
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But remember, these aren't the only things that make someone special.
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Each of us has our own unique qualities that make us stand out.
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So don't feel like you need to match these traits perfectly to be interesting or attractive.
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The real beauty is in being yourself.
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When you're true to who you are, that's what really shines through.
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So go out there, be confident, embrace your unique self, and remember, you're already special just as you are.
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And that's what makes you truly attractive.
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Now, let's go over some vocabulary words that can help you talk about attractive qualities in English.
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First up, confidence.
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Confidence means believing in yourself and your abilities.
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For example, he walked into the room with confidence.
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Next, we have kindness.
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Kindness is about being friendly, caring, and thoughtful towards others.
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Like in the sentence, her kindness made everyone feel welcome.
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Our third word is humor.
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Humor is the ability to make others laugh or see the fun side of things.
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For example, his humor always lightens up the room.
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Next is honesty.
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Honesty means being truthful and genuine with others.
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For instance, honesty is the foundation of any good friendship.
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And last, we have ambition.
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Ambition is having a strong desire to achieve something.
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Like in this sentence, her ambition drives her to work hard every day.
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All right, now I have a couple of questions for you based on what we've learned.
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First question, what's one quality that you think makes someone attractive?
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For example, do you think humor or kindness is more important?
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Second question, which of these qualities would you like to improve in yourself?
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Like do you want to work on being more confident or more honest?
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Give these questions some thought and maybe even share your answers with us.
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All right, before we wrap up, I thought it'd be fun to share a few interesting facts and studies about attractiveness.
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First up, did you know that a study from the University of Kansas found
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that people who laugh together tend to feel closer?
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Laughter releases feel-good hormones called endorphins, which make us feel more connected to others.
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So, humor doesn't just make things fun.
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It actually builds stronger relationships.
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Another fun fact, researchers at Harvard University discovered that showing kindness can actually make us happier.
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When we do something kind, it activates parts of the brain associated with pleasure.
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So, not only do others appreciate kindness, but we also feel good about ourselves.
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Here's another cool insight, the University of California found that people with a growth mindset are often seen as more attractive.
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A growth mindset is when someone believes they can improve through hard work and learning.
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People with this mindset are open to new ideas and enjoy learning, which makes them more engaging.
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So maybe that's something to think about if you're working on self-improvement.
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And remember, all these qualities we discussed, kindness, humor, honesty, are just a few ways to be attractive.
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The most important thing is to be genuine and embrace who you are.
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Now, if you want to keep practicing, check out the free PDF we made.
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Make a copy of it so you can take notes and edit your own answers.
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Thanks for joining me today, everyone.
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I'll see you next time on 8-Minute English.

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動画に出てくる覚えておきたい単語15語を、発音と意味つきで紹介します。

単語発音意味
kindness 名詞/ˈkaɪnd.nəs/親切, 優しさ
humour 名詞/ˈhjuːmɚ/ユーモア, 諧謔
ambition 名詞/æmˈbɪʃ.ən/野望, 野心
honesty 名詞/ˈɑ.nɪ.sti/正直
topic 名詞/ˈtɑpɪk/話題, テーマ
connect 動詞/kəˈnɛkt/繋げる
laughter 名詞/ˈlæftɚ/笑い声, 笑い
mindset 名詞/ˈmaɪn(d)ˌsɛt/考え方, 心理
genuine 形容詞/ˈd͡ʒɛn.juˌɪn/本物の
edit 動詞/ˈɛdɪt/編集する
shine 動詞/ʃaɪn/輝く, 光る
embrace 動詞/ɛmˈbɹes/抱擁する, 抱く
lesson 名詞/ˈlɛs.ən/授業, 学科
associate 名詞/əˈsoʊʃi.ət/提携者
discover 動詞/dɪˈskʌvə/発見する, 見つける

動画に出てくる句動詞

単語意味
check out 動詞試験する, 検査する
find out 動詞見出す, 調べる
go out 動詞出る

繰り返し練習したい文

動画に出てくる短く完結した文です。日常会話でそのまま使えます。

  • Let's find out what makes people attractive.
  • Anything else that catches your eye?
  • Alright, next up, what's your name?
  • Tell us what's something you find attractive in others.
  • First question, what's one quality that you think makes someone attractive?

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文型動画での表現
関係詞節 who / which + 節 — 人や物について情報を加えるpeople who tell · people who laugh · learning, which makes
現在完了形 have/has + 過去分詞 — 過去の出来事が今も関係しているwe've heard · we've learned
受動態 be + 過去分詞 — 誰がするかより、何が起きるかに焦点を当てるis driven · are often seen
最上級 the -est / the most … — グループの中で一番the best · The most important

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話し手はI'm, don't, you'reなど、短縮形や弱形を29回使っています。聞こえたとおりの短い形で発音しましょう。

  • 「th」の音: thoughtful /ˈθɔːtfəl/, empathy /ˈɛmpəθi/, truthful /ˈtɹuːθ.f(ə)l/
  • 「sh」と「zh」の音: ambition /æmˈbɪʃ.ən/, shine /ʃaɪn/, associate /əˈsoʊʃi.ət/, friendship /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/, refresh /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/
  • 長い単語(アクセントの位置に注意): associate /əˈsoʊʃi.ət/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, positivity /ˌpɑ.zɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

日本語話者が苦手な音:

  • /r/ と /l/ の区別 — /l/ は舌先を歯茎につけ、/r/ はどこにもつけない: vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, truthful /ˈtɹuːθ.f(ə)l/
  • /v/ — /b/ にならないように、上の歯を下唇に当てる: discover /dɪˈskʌvə/, dive /daɪv/, vibe /vaɪb/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, activate /ˈæktɪˌveɪt/
  • /f/ — 「フ」ではなく、上の歯と下唇で出す: laughter /ˈlæftɚ/, friendship /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/, thoughtful /ˈθɔːtfəl/, refresh /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/, endorphin /ɛnˈdɔ(ɹ)fɪn/

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  1. まず声を出さずに動画を最後まで聞き、知らない単語をメモします。
  2. 通常の速度で一文ずつシャドーイングし、話し手のリズムに合うまで繰り返します。
  3. 自分の声を録音して元の音声と比べます。kindness, humour, ambitionなどの単語に特に注意しましょう。

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シャドーイング(Shadowing)は、もともとプロの通訳者養成プログラムで開発された言語学習法で、多言語習得者として知られるDr. Alexander Arguelles によって広く普及されました。方法はシンプルですが非常に効果的:ネイティブスピーカーの英語を聞きながら、1〜2秒の遅延で声に出してすぐに繰り返す——まるで「影(shadow)」のように話者を追いかけます。文法ドリルや受動的なリスニングと異なり、シャドーイングは脳と口の筋肉が同時にリアルタイムで英語を処理・再現することを強制します。研究により、発音精度、抑揚、リズム、連音、リスニング力、そして会話の流暢さが大幅に向上することが確認されています。IELTSスピーキング対策や自然な英語コミュニケーションを目指す方に特におすすめです。

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