Today is the last class in your current December four class set. We will start class with a casual conversation. Our reading today is about Youtube. 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 7 vocabulary words. We are going to try to apply the words to everyday life.

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Altruistic (adjective) – showing selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Her altruistic actions inspired others to volunteer.

Convey (verb) – to communicate or express a message or idea.

The artwork conveys a sense of hope.

Exemplary (adjective) – serving as a desirable model; outstanding.

His exemplary behavior earned him respect from his peers.

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.

Resolve (noun / verb) – firm determination; to solve or settle a problem.

Noun: He showed resolve during difficult times.

Verb: The team worked together to resolve the conflict.