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Step 1
Read the Article
Read the article to understand the main idea.
記事を読んで、おおよその内容をつかみましょう。
New Zealand aims to double foreign international education market by 2034
New Zealand plans to double its international education market by 2034 by offering incentives that include relaxing rules around foreign students working part-time while studying, the government said on July 14.
Education Minister Erica Stanford said in a statement that with international student enrollments steadily increasing since 2023, the government wants to “supercharge that growth track” to reach 7.2 billion New Zealand dollars (¥691 billion) by 2034.
The announcement comes as wildly popular international student destinations Australia and the United States look to reduce foreign students, with universities in competing markets vying to capitalize on those restrictions.
The government wants to see international student enrollments grow from 83,700 in 2024 to 105,000 in 2027 and 119,000 by 2034 and double its value to the economy.
To encourage more foreign students to come to New Zealand, the government plans to increase part-time work hours for eligible international students from 20 to 25, and extend eligibility for work rights to all tertiary students in approved exchange or study abroad programs.
(Reuters)
Step 2
Check the Vocabulary and Phrases
Check the following vocabulary and phrases.
以下の単語やフレーズの発音、意味、使い方を確認しましょう。
incentive
優遇措置
An advantage, benefit, or special condition offered to encourage people to take a certain action
The government offers tax incentives to companies that use renewable energy.
政府は再生可能エネルギーを使用する企業に税制優遇措置を提供している。
supercharge
加速させる
To make something stronger, more powerful or more effective
Better marketing can supercharge sales and attract more customers.
より良いマーケティングは、売上を加速させ、より多くの顧客を引きつけることができる。
vie
競う
To compete strongly with somebody in order to obtain or achieve something
The two cities are vying to attract more international tourists.
その2つの都市は、より多くの海外観光客を呼び込もうと競っている。
capitalize on
利用する
To use a situation to your own advantage
She capitalized on her language skills to get a job in an international company.
彼女は語学力を活かして国際企業に就職した。
eligible
条件を満たした
Having the necessary qualities or satisfying the necessary conditions
Only eligible candidates with the required documents can apply for the scholarship program.
必要な書類を持つ資格のある候補者だけが奨学金プログラムに応募できます。
Step 3
Comprehension Questions
Answer the following questions based on the article.
理解度問題に挑戦しましょう。
What is New Zealand's goal for its international education market by 2034?
Why might New Zealand attract more foreign students compared to Australia and the United States?
Step 4
Discussion
Share your opinions on the following questions.
以下の質問について、自分の考えを述べてみましょう。
Have you ever studied or would you like to study in another country?
Do you think allowing international students to work more hours while studying is a good idea? Why or why not?
Which country would you choose if you could study abroad, and why?
What kind of part-time job would you like to do if you studied abroad?
Do you think your country is attractive for international students? Please support your answer.