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.”

🎤 Question: Is technology making people less social? 💬 Description: We connect online more, but maybe less in real life. (e.g., “I think technology reduces real interaction because…” / “I don’t think it affects social life because…”) 🎤 Speak for 1–2 minutes 📌 Don’t read—just talk naturally 🚀 Post your recording below 🎯Which do you agree with more? 👇

🧠 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!

🎤 Question: Do you think money can buy happiness? 💬 Description: Some say money brings comfort. Others think happiness comes from other things. (e.g., “I believe money can bring happiness because…” / “I don’t think money equals happiness because…”) 🎤 Speak for 1–2 minutes 📌 Don’t read—just talk naturally 🚀 Post your recording below

Meaning: STAR ⭐ Many English words come from this root. Here are some examples: Astronomy – the study of stars and space 🌌 Asterisk – a star-shaped symbol (*) used in writing ✳️ Asteroid – a small rocky object orbiting the sun ☄️ Disaster – originally meant a “bad star,” now means a terrible event ⚠️ Astronaut – a person trained to travel in space 🚀 Astrology – the study of how stars and planets influence human life 🔮 Aster – a type of star-shaped flower 🌼 Astrophysics – the science of how stars and galaxies work 🌠 ✏️ Your Task: Choose THREE WORDS from the list and write a SENTENCE using them. 💬 Example (Coach Mat): “As an astronomy enthusiast, I dream of becoming an astronaut, studying asteroids and the mysteries of space.”