Lesson 21
Today’s lesson is 216 words.
Vocabulary words are bolded.
Greetings
Hello everyone, welcome back. We hope everyone is doing well!
News
Pope Francis made his first international visit to Iraq this week. Extra Reading.
New psychology research shows that friendships formed between the ages 16 to 28 are more likely to be strong and long lasting.
Sports
Listening Activity:
Try listening to the audio first. Then, click the “Reveal More” button to see the recording’s text.
Music
Etta James was born on January 25, 1938 in Los Angeles, and she began singing in church at the age of 5. She made her first record at the age of 15. Her debut album “At Last” was an instant commercial success in 1960.
Grammar Tips
Adjectives go before nouns in English
In English, adjectives almost always go before nouns.
Examples from the lesson:
An international visit << “international” = adjective; “visit” = noun
An instant success << “instant” = adjective, “success” = noun
New research << “new” = adjective, “research” noun”
Quiz
Writing Prompt
Prompts: What are your friends like? Are you an extrovert (someone who likes to socialize a lot) or an introvert (someone who prefers to be by themselves)?
Class Discussion
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