Today is the last class in your current January four class set. We will start class with a casual conversation. Our reading today is about kimchi. 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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Write sentences for these words

Relentless (adjective) – never stopping; continuing with strong effort or force.

Her relentless practice helped her improve quickly.

Tentative (adjective) – uncertain or not fully decided.

They made a tentative plan to meet after school.

Obscure (adjective / verb) – not well known or hard to understand; to make unclear.

Adjective: The author used an obscure reference few students recognized.

Verb: Fog can obscure the driver’s view.

Here are our new words

Comprehensive (adjective) – complete and including many details.

The teacher gave a comprehensive review before the final exam.

Ambition (noun) – a strong desire to achieve something.

Her ambition is to become a doctor.

Reluctance (noun) – unwillingness or hesitation to do something.

He showed reluctance to speak in front of the class.