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2分で読めるやさしい英語ニュース

イスラエルとハマスの戦争激化【Israel-Hamas War Escalates】

The Islamic militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel in early October, prompting retaliation in Gaza. Reports indicate that over 14,000 Palestinians have died, mostly women and children.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

最高裁が性別変更の手術要件を違憲と判断【Top Court Rules Gender Surgery Requirement Unlawful】

The Supreme Court has declared required sterilization for gender change unconstitutional.This ruling prompts the Diet to reconsider current legal stipulations.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

日本でクマ被害が増加【Bear Attacks Rise in Japan】

Japan has recorded over 170 victims of bear attacks by the end of October this year. Residents are urged to be vigilant as bears increasingly forage near homes.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

ジャニーズ事務所が社名変更【Johnny & Associates Renamed】

Japan's leading talent agency, Johnny & Associates, is rebranded as Smile-Up, cutting ties with its founder amid sexual abuse allegations. The agency intends to compensate victims and wind down operations under this new identity.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

日本でステマ規制を実施【Stealth Marketing Ban Enacted in Japan】

Japan has enforced a stealth marketing ban since October 1, ensuring consumer protection against deceptive ads. Business operators in violation are subject to corrective actions, promoting advertising transparency.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

日本の個人金融資産が過去最高に【Japan’s Individuals Hit Record Financial Assets】

Japanese individuals' financial assets reached a record 2,100 trillion yen due to strong stock markets. The government aims to further encourage investments with an expanded tax exemption program next year.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

日本がアルツハイマー病の新薬を承認【Japan Approves New Alzheimer’s Drug】

Japan's health ministry has greenlit a new Alzheimer’s drug developed jointly by Japanese and U.S. firms. This breakthrough medicine can modestly slow cognitive decline in early-stage patients.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

今夏の世界平均気温が過去最高を記録【Summer 2023: Unprecedented Global Heat】

In the summer of 2023, global temperatures soared to unprecedented levels. Due to rising sea surface temperatures, numerous countries faced intense heatwaves.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

日本の男性育休が増加【Paternity Leave Increases in Japan】 

A 2022 survey by the Japan Business Federation showed nearly 50% of men took paternity leave, a significant rise from the previous year. However, 80% of companies faced challenges securing replacement staff.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

日本がマイナンバーカードと健康保険証の統合を計画【Japan Plans to Merge My Number and Health Insurance Cards】

Japan is moving forward with a plan to integrate My Number cards and health insurance cards for increased efficiency. However, concerns over data accuracy and privacy remain unresolved.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

福島の処理水排出に中国が強く反発【China Strongly Opposes Fukushima Water Release】

After Japan began releasing treated water from the Fukushima plant into the Pacific, China announced a full ban on Japanese seafood. Videos of Chinese individuals making protest calls to unrelated Japanese parties are sparking controversy on social media.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

俳優のAI複製案でストライキに【Actors’ AI Cloning Proposal Sparks Strike】

Hollywood studios allegedly proposed using AI to scan background performers' likenesses and use the digital replicas forever for one day's pay of $200. This idea has sparked backlash from actors, leading to their union’s strike.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

デジタル・タトゥー【Digital Tatoo】

A digital tattoo means the indelible online footprint, such as images, text, and videos. Once these are spread online, it’s nearly impossible to erase them, much like a real tattoo.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

日本が学校での限定的AI使用を提案【Japan Proposes Limited AI Use in Schools】

The Education Ministry proposes the limited use of generative artificial intelligence in schools. The guidelines aim at nurturing students' AI skills while addressing data leaks and copyright concerns.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

最高裁が積極的差別是正措置を却下【Supreme Court Rejects Affirmative Action】

The US Supreme Court has ruled against affirmative action policies in college admissions, deeming them unconstitutional. The decision follows lawsuits claiming such policies discriminate against white and Asian-American applicants.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

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性別の変更と平等:1000本ノック式10秒スピーチ

スピーキング・テストの対策として「性別の変更と平等」に関連する5つの重要質問を作成しました。英語音声で質問が流れたら内容を聞き取り、「10秒間に3センテンスで解答する練習」をやってみましょう!<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

性別の変更と平等【リテンション訓練】

リテンション(=聞いた英文を頭で記憶する能力)を高めるため、文字を見ずに短文を聞いてリピートしてみましょう。「性別の変更と平等」テーマの音声を一度だけ再生してリピートし、終わったら英文と和訳を確認してください。<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

性別の変更と平等:会話編

話題性の高いニュースTopic「性別の変更と平等」に関する会話テキストを元に、アメリカ英語の自然な口語を学びます。堅い文体の英文記事とは一味違う「くだけた言い回し」や声のトーン・抑揚・感情表現に慣れていきましょう。また、会話をスムーズに進めるための「つなぎ言葉」や「展開の仕方」に着目し、ぜひ実際の会話に役立ててください。<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

クマ被害の増加:英会話1000本ノック式10秒スピーチ

スピーキング・テストの対策として「クマ被害の増加」に関連する5つの重要質問を作成しました。英語音声で質問が流れたら内容を聞き取り、「10秒間に3センテンスで解答する練習」をやってみましょう!<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

日本でクマ被害が増加【リテンション訓練】

リテンション(=聞いた英文を頭で記憶する能力)を高めるため、文字を見ずに短文を聞いてリピートしてみましょう。「日本でクマ被害が増加」テーマの音声を一度だけ再生してリピートし、終わったら英文と和訳を確認してください。<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

クマ被害の増加:会話編

話題性の高いニュースTopic「クマ被害の増加」に関する会話テキストを元に、アメリカ英語の自然な口語を学びます。堅い文体の英文記事とは一味違う「くだけた言い回し」や声のトーン・抑揚・感情表現に慣れていきましょう。また、会話をスムーズに進めるための「つなぎ言葉」や「展開の仕方」に着目し、ぜひ実際の会話に役立ててください。<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

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