Words 1–4

Say each word after your teacher

kindness

being friendly and caring (kind → kindness) /ˈkaɪndnəs/

Thank you for your kindness.

excitement

the feeling of being excited (excite → excitement) /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

The children couldn't hide their excitement.

noisy

making a lot of noise (noise → noisy) /ˈnɔɪzi/

The café was too noisy to talk.

competition

noun from compete /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃn/

He won first prize in a photography competition. (compete)

Words 5–8

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successful

adjective from success /səkˈsesfl/

The concert was very successful — all the tickets sold out. (success)

famous

known by many people (fame → famous) /ˈfeɪməs/

She wants to be a famous singer.

carefully

adverb from careful /ˈkeəfəli/

Please drive carefully — the roads are icy. (careful)

invitation

noun from invite /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃn/

I got an invitation to Sara's birthday party. (invite)

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useful

adjective from use /ˈjuːsfl/

This app is really useful for learning words. (use)

unhappy

opposite of happy, with the prefix un- /ʌnˈhæpi/

He looked unhappy after his team lost. (happy, opposite)

Answer out loud — full sentences

Make the noun: decide, happy, compete, invite — use each in a sentence.

Make the adjective: create, success, danger, use — use each in a sentence.

What is the most difficult decision you have made?

Describe a successful person you admire.