PRONUNCIATION:

1. specific = [ spi-sif-ik ]

2. allowed = [ uh-loud ]

3. exhausted = [ ig-zaws-tid ]

4. workaholic = [ wurk-uh-haw-lik, -hol-ik ]

5. colleagues = [ kol-eegz ]

6. raise = [ reyz ]

7. successful = [ suhk-ses-fuhl ]

8. result = [ ri-zuhlt ]

9. insisted = [ uhn-si-stuhd ]

10. Meridian = [ muh-rid-ee-uhn ]

11. economic = [ ek-uh-nom-ik, ee-kuh- ]

12. officials = [ uh-fi-shlz ]

GRAMMAR:

1. When I work a lot. = When I am working a lot.

2. *After having a break time, I feel refreshed.

3. No, is okay. = No, everything is okay/clear.

4. Yes. = Yes, I am ready.

5. No need.= There's no need for you to explain the directions.

6. I want know drastic. = I want to know the meaning of drastic.

7. No. = None / No one is available.

HOMEWORK: Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) describing a meal you had with your family or friends. Include details about the food, the people, and the setting.

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