Meaning: A very strong obsession or extreme love for something Many English words come from this root. Here are some examples: Mania – a very strong excitement or obsession 😵‍💫 Kleptomania – an uncontrollable urge to steal 👜 Pyromania – an obsession with fire 🔥 Megalomania – an extreme desire for power or importance 👑 Bibliomania – an obsession with collecting books 📚 Technomania – a strong obsession with technology 💻 Workaholic (related idea) – someone who is obsessed with work 💼 Shopaholic (related idea) – someone who is obsessed with shopping 🛍️ Egomania – thinking only about yourself all the time 🪞 Beatlemania – extreme fan excitement (about The Beatles) 🎸 ✏️ Task: Choose three words from the list and write a sentence using them. 💬 Example (teacher): “His bibliomania and technomania filled his room with books and gadgets, while his friend’s egomania made teamwork difficult.”

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🧠 Do you ever feel guilty after eating certain foods? 🍰🥗 🎥 Today, we’re kicking off a new series where we’ll analyze real news articles together to improve your English and critical thinking skills! In today’s topic, we explore the idea of “food morality” — why labeling food as “good” or “bad” can actually harm our relationship with eating. Instead, experts suggest focusing on balance, enjoyment, and understanding our bodies. 👉 Watch the video below for a full explanation! ✏️ Your Task: Write ONE sentence using the word guilt, balance, or nourish Do you agree with this idea? Why or why not? 📖 Read the full article here: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/publications/health-matters/why-we-need-to-get-past-food-morality 💬 I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Meaning: distance / far Many English words come from this root. Here are some examples: Telephone – sound from far away ☎️ Television – seeing from a distance 📺 Teleport – to move from one place to another instantly Telepathy – communication from mind to mind 💞 Telescope – a tool to see faraway objects 🔭 Telegraph – sending messages over long distances 📝 Telemetry – measuring and sending data from far away 📐 Teleconference – a meeting held over distance Telework – working from a remote location 🧑‍💼 Telemedicine – medical care provided at a distance👩‍⚕️ ✏️ Task: Choose three words from the list and write a sentence using them. 💬 Example (teacher): “Using telecommunication tools like the telephone and teleconference apps, doctors can now practice telemedicine and help patients from far away.”