Today is the second class in your new January four class set. We will start class with a casual conversation. Our reading today is about house work. Please read as much as you can. Highlight any words and phrases that are not familiar. I have also included some listening material. Please focus on time, not accuracy. Please listen to as much as you can, but you only have to listen once. We will review 3 vocabulary words. We are going to try to apply the words to everyday life.

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• These are the previous week’s words- you need to write sentences for these words

Inhibit (verb) – to prevent or slow down an action or process.

Fear can inhibit a person’s ability to speak confidently.

Nuance (noun) – a subtle difference in meaning or expression.

Understanding tone helps readers grasp the nuance of the passage.

Plausible (adjective) – seeming reasonable or believable.

Her explanation sounded plausible to the teacher.

• These are our new words

Consequence (noun) – a result or effect of an action or decision.

Every choice has a consequence, whether positive or negative.

Endure (verb) – to suffer patiently or survive through difficulty.

The athletes had to endure long hours of practice.

Justify (verb) – to give reasons or evidence to support a decision or belief.

She had to justify her answer with facts from the text.