3-31. Eat vegetables instead of meat

Belle L Beginner Grammar

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • Try this Americano instead of the latte.
  • Walk fast instead of running.
  • Use this hammer instead of the brick.
  • I walk instead of taking a nap.
  • I went shopping instead of staying home.
  • We talked instead of fighting.
  • I played the piano instead of violin.
  • I called her instead of emailing her.
  • I exercised instead of eating.
  • I want to master English instead of Chinese.
  • I want to read a magazine instead of this textbook.
  • You can use my room instead of the living room.
  • Did you visit America instead of Canada?
  • Did you play game instead of studying?
  • Did you sleep instead of doing your homework?

Notes

Here are some grammar tips. 

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Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
bittersweet (v) def1
e.g. example
nostalgic (v) def2
e.g. example
brick (v) def3
e.g. example
substitute (v) def4
e.g. example
replace (v) def5
e.g. example
alternatively (v) def6
e.g. example
achieve (v) def7
e.g. example
carry out (v) def8
e.g. example
follow through (v) def9
e.g. example
get things done (v) def10
e.g. example

Exercise

Go over the following exercise with your tutors. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. question1
    2. question2
    3. question3
    4. question4
    5. question5
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. question1
    2. question2
    3. question3
    4. question4
    5. question5
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. question1
    2. question2
    3. question3
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph.
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today.
    2. Bittersweet memories: You receive a gift that is bittersweet and makes you nostalgic. What is it?
    3. Goals: When you started a year, did you set any goals? Have you achieved them? Have they changed at all since last year?

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

3-20. Call me after you finish working

Belle L Beginner Grammar

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • Call me after 7.
  • Take this pill after you eat something.
  • Brush your teeth after you eat.
  • I drink a lot of water after I finish exercising.
  • She exercises after she gets off work.
  • I took a nap after I had lunch.
  • I picked up my son after I finished working.
  • She went to bed after she read the book.
  • She went out after she fixed her makeup.
  • He went to America after he took the test.
  • I didn’t turn it off after I used it.
  • Don’t touch your eyes after you use this product.
  • Does she stretch after she dances?
  • Did you go out after you finished your homework?
  • Did you walk after you ate?

Notes

Here are some grammar tips. 

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
personal space (v)the physical space immediately surrounding someone, into which any encroachment feels threatening to or uncomfortable for them.
e.g. she felt uncomfortable after her private space was threatened
to extent (v)the degree to which something has spread; the size or scale of something.
e.g. I was flattered after he went to that extent for me
creativity (v)the use of the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of an artistic work.
e.g. Rachel knew she would need to work harder after her boss demanded more creativity
attract (v)cause to come to a place or participate in a venture by offering something of interest, favorable conditions, or opportunities.
e.g. He was confident he could attract customers after he put up a new sign
balance (v)an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady
e.g. He would be able to balance on the beam after practicing
stick to (v) to continue or confine oneself to doing or using (a particular thing). To adhere to.
e.g. He would stick to carrots after trying broccoli
readership (v) the readers of a text (newspaper, magazine, etc) taken as a collective
e.g. Readership went down after Sarah decided to publish only cat photos
accessible (v) a place that is easy to reach
e.g. The building was made accessible to wheelchairs after the law passed
improv (v) the act of making something up on the spot, especially as a theatre technique
e.g. She went to improv classes after Hassan told her she was good at thinking on her feet
suggest (v) to put something forward for consideration
e.g. she decided to suggest eating after they finished the walk

Exercise

Go over the following exercise with your tutors. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. we / will / we / travelling / finish / (after) / eat 
    2. screamed / she / her / surprised / (after) 
    3. passed / storm / they / they / thought / okay / would / that / be / (after)
    4. dinner / he / ate / full / (after) / he / he / would 
    5.  her / to / dance / he / (after) / met / George  / wanted 
  2. Correct the following sentences.
    1. Don’t go to bed immediately after you ate
    2. You should help him after he help you
    3. There is no need to crying after you watch a bad movie
    4. Once I think I saw a rainbow after a storm
    5. She hope they would still be friends after the fight
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. What do you enjoy doing after a long day of work?
    2. What is one new thing you’ll have learned after this lesson?
    3. What do you plan on doing for fun after you complete this?
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph.
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today.
    2. Personal space: To what extent is your blog a place for your own self-expression and creativity vs. a site designed to attract readers? How do you balance that? If sticking to certain topics and types of posts meant your readership would triple, would you do it?
    3. Mad Libs: Turn to your co-workers, kids, Facebook friends, family — anyone who’s accessible — and ask them to suggest an article, an adjective, and a noun. There’s your post title! 

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

3-19. I have to get there by 7

Belle L Beginner Grammar

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • Submit your report by tomorrow.
  • Finish this project by the end of the month.
  • Update your software by next week.
  • I have to come back by 8 o’clock.
  • I have to call him by next week.
  • I have to arrive at the airport by 8 o’clock.
  • She has to leave here by 7 o’clock.
  • We have to arrive in Germany by Wednesday.
  • They have to finish the construction by December.
  • They have to leave this country by April 1st.
  • Can you replace this window by Sunday?
  • Do I have to return this book by this Wednesday?
  • Do we have to finish this project by next year?
  • Do you have to pass this test by next month?
  • Does she have to come back by this weekend?

Notes

Here are some grammar tips. 

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
deadline (n) a date or time when something must be finished
The student had to finish the paper by the November deadline.
cringe (v) to feel disgust or embarrassment and often show this feeling by a movement of your face and body
The baby had to cringe at the sight of creamed spinach.
embarrassed (adj) feeling confused and foolish in front of other people
I was so embarrassed when I forgot my money.
squirm (v) to make a lot of twisting movements because you are nervous, uncomfortable, bored, etc.
The dog squirmed a lot when I tried to hold him.
examine (v) to look at something closely and carefully in order to learn more about it, to find problems
Will you examine the data to form your conclusion?
dwell on (phrasal verb) to think or talk about something for a long time
He tended to dwell on his past mistakes.
extend (v) to cause something to straighten out or to stretch out
She extended her hand to shake.
harvest (n) the amount of crops that are gathered
There was a large harvest of apples this season.

(v) to gather or collect something for use
Could you harvest the blueberries over there?
head out (phrasal verb) to set out for something or some place: depart, begin a journey
We’ll head out before the storm comes.
hide away (phrasal verb) to put something in a place where one can find it
He had to hide away the candy so they wouldn’t find it.

Exercise

Go over the following exercise with your tutors. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. you / Can / 5 / by / this / finish / ?
    2. had / be / afternoon / the / by / He / to / there / .
    3. call / to / had / morning / the / She / call / by / .
    4. you / be / here / Could / by / noon / ?
    5. arrive / by / We / Wednesday / had / to / .
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. Had to bring it by the end of the day.
    2. Could we fix it by the tomorrow?
    3. She wanted to go, by the time the train left.
    4. The girl leave by the evening.
    5. You’ll need to finish that, by tomorrow.
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. What time do you usually need to be home by?
    2. When do you hope to be finished with this lesson?
    3. How long are you working on studying?
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph.
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today.
    2. Cringe-worthy: Do you feel uncomfortable when you see someone else being embarrassed? What’s most likely to make you squirm?
    3. Art appreciation: Do you need to agree with an artist’s lifestyle or politics to appreciate their art? To spend money on it?

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

3-18. I’ll wait here until you come back

Belle L Beginner Grammar, Uncategorized

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • Run until you fall.
  • Study math until you get an A.
  • Wait here until mommy comes back.
  • I am going to stay here until 5.
  • I am going to try everything until I succeed.
  • We are not going to give up until we succeed.
  • I have to work until 10.
  • I can’t leave until 12.
  • I won’t be here until Friday.
  • She won’t come back until next week.
  • Was she sick until Saturday?
  • Are you going to practice until you become perfect?
  • Can you stay in America until they finish the project?
  • Did they wait for you until you arrived?
  • Did you keep singing until you were tired?

Notes

Here are some grammar tips. 

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
display (v) to put something where people can see it
The artist wanted to display his artwork in the gallery.
artwork (n) a painting, sculpture, photograph, etc. that is created to be beautiful or to express an important idea or feeling
The child colored with crayons in his artwork.
early bird (n) a person who rises, arrives or acts before the usual or expected time
As an early bird, she was always the first one awake in the morning.
night owl (n) a person who is habitually active or wakeful at night
Late nights at work didn’t bother him as he was a night owl.
routine (n) a regular way of doing things in a particular order
The baby will get upset if you change her routine.
tap into (phrasal verb) to put information into a machine by pushing buttons: to take or use money, knowledge, etc. from a source
We’ll need to tap into other markets to increase our profits.
tense (adj) nervous and not able to relax
Driving in the storm made her tense.
imply (v) to express something in an indirect way: to suggest something without saying or showing it plainly
His statements imply that she’s wrong.
impulse (n) a sudden strong desire to do something
When she fell, I had the impulse to rush to help her.
gather (v) to bring things or people together in a group
The girl should gather her toys when she’s done playing.

Exercise

Go over the following exercise with your tutors. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. until / Wait / call / I / .
    2. going / bell / the / Keep / until / rings / .
    3. late / until / it / He / worked / was / .
    4. slept / noon / until / She / .
    5. play / until / leave / to / have / We / can / I / .
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. They use candles until the power was restored.
    2. Can you wait until say it’s okay?
    3. They won’t be back, until March.
    4. Keep working until time to leave.
    5. He was sick until he goes to the doctor. 
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. How long do you work during the day?
    2. What are some things you have to wait for?
    3. How long do you have to wait for those things?
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph.
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today.
    2. Wall to wall: What do you display on the walls of your home — photos, posters, artwork, nothing? How do you choose what to display? What mood are you trying to create?
    3. Your time to shine: Early bird, or night owl?

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

3-17. He found a job while I was studying

Belle L Beginner Grammar, Uncategorized

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • Study hard while you can.
  • Use this room while you’re here.
  • Visit me while you’re in America.
  • Learn some English while you study in America.
  • Drink a lot of water while you exercise.
  • Brush your teeth while you wash your face.
  • Ask me anything while I am here.
  • I thought about my family while I was in New York.
  • We bought some clothes while we were in Manhattan.
  • She took a rest while I was working.
  • We studied together while we were in the coffee shop.
  • Don’t use your phone while you drive.
  • Don’t talk while you eat.
  • Can you talk to me while you are working?
  • Can you pick up my suit while you are there?

Notes

Here are some grammar tips. 

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
duration (n) the length of time that something exists or lasts
Stay seated for the duration of the flight.
clone (v) to make an exact copy of
The class wanted to clone their pet rabbit.
split up (phrasal verb) to separate or divide into parts or groups
Let’s split up to find the lost dog.
all-time favorite (adj) used when comparing things or saying how good or bad something is of any time
Chocolate is my all-time favorite flavor.
excite (v) to cause feelings of enthusiasm in someone: to make someone feel energetic and eager to do something
Will the presentations excite the audience?
live up to (phrasal verb) to do what is required by something
The man wanted to live up to his potential.
loyal (adj) having or showing complete and constant support for someone or something
She was pleased to have such loyal friends who stood by her.
strike down (phrasal verb) to make someone unable to work, act or function in the usual way
The flu could strike down even a healthy person.
stove (n) a device that burns fuel for heating and cooking
We’ll need to use the stove to heat up our soup.
stem (n) the main long and thin part of a plant that rises above the soil and supports the leaves and flowers
Be careful with the stem of the flower.

Exercise

Go over the following exercise with your tutors. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. can / get / I / shop / You / while / gas / .
    2. ate / He / ready / she / got / while / .
    3. study / wait / you / while / You / can / .
    4. walk / while / talk / you / Can / you / ?
    5. wanted / sleep / they / to / She / while/ drove / .
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. I want coffee while I was here.
    2. He will want to drive, while, he can.
    3. Can you bake while you are their?
    4. She wanted to shop, while she was in town.
    5. Will you work while vacation?
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. What are two things that you can do at once?
    2. What do you like to do while on vacation?
    3. What is your routine while getting ready in the morning?
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph.
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today.
    2. Clone wars: If you could clone yourself, how would you split up your responsibilities?
    3. Second time around: Tell us about a book you can read again and again without getting bored — what is it that speaks to you?

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

3-16. I called you as soon as I heard the news

Belle L Beginner Grammar, Uncategorized

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • Drink water as soon as wake up.
  • Scream as soon as you see the terrorist.
  • Wash your hair as soon as you come home.
  • Let’s watch this movie as soon as he comes back.
  • I want to go to Disneyland as soon as I arrive in California.
  • I passed out as soon as I saw the ghost.
  • I stopped as soon as I saw the bear.
  • She went to work as soon as she finished exercising.
  • He found a job as soon as he came back from America.
  • They read the book as soon as they bought it.
  • It rained as soon as I washed my car.
  • My dog barked as soon as I opened the door.
  • Did you watch this movie as soon as it came out?
  • Did she throw up as soon as she smelled it?
  • Did she cry as soon as she saw it?

Notes

Here are some grammar tips. 

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
stuck in your head (adj) difficult or impossible to move from a position
I hope that song isn’t stuck in your head.
permanent (adj) lasting or continuing for a very long time or forever: not temporary or changing
She couldn’t clean the permanent stain on the carpet.
rotation (n) the act or process of moving or turning around a central point
The earth makes its rotation around the sun.
encounter (v) to have or experience: to meet someone without expecting or intending to
She will encounter a problem if she doesn’t get that fixed.
fleeting (adj) not lasting: lasting only for a short time
I cherish these fleeting moments with my grandchildren.
creep on (phrasal verb) to slowly and quietly move closer to someone without being noticed
His old age creeps up on him.
eavesdrop (v) to listen secretly to what other people are saying
The children wanted to eavesdrop on the parents’ important conversation.
lash out (phrasal verb) to make a sudden and angry attack against someone
He tended to lash out at his employees.
lay out (phrasal verb) to place something on a surface in a carefully arranged way
Will you lay out the decorations, please? 
level with (phrasal verb) to speak honestly to someone
She wanted a conversation to level with me about what was going on.

Exercise

Go over the following exercise with your tutors. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. call / you / you / get / it / as / soon / Will / as / ?
    2. went / could / he / as / soon / He / as / .
    3. me / score / your / Tell / as / you / soon / as/ can / .
    4. stopped / to / as / soon / I / as / they / said / . 
    5. Run / you / to / as / soon / faster / as / tells / he / .
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. Please leave as soon they come.
    2. He wanted to go to the store soon as he had money.
    3. Are you going as soon as can? 
    4. Please brew coffee as you get up.
    5. Eat an apple, as soon as, you get home.
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. What do you do as soon as you get home for the day?
    2. What do you do as soon as you get to the grocery store?
    3. What things do you open as soon as you get? 
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph.
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today.
    2. Earworm: What song is stuck in your head (or on permanent rotation in your CD or MP3 player) these days? Why does it speak to you?
    3. Stranger: Have you ever had a random encounter or fleeting moment with a stranger that stuck with you?

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

3-15. Look at yourself before you talk about others

Belle L Beginner Grammar, Uncategorized

Warm-up

Repeat after the tutor. 

  • Stretch before you exercise.
  • Call me before you visit me.
  • Ask your parents before you marry him.
  • Get a driver’s license before you buy a car.
  • I pray before I eat.
  • I always eat something before I go to bed.
  • I took a shower before I left home.
  • I washed my hands before I touched my baby.
  • I studied before I took the test.
  • Don’t give up before you try.
  • Don’t use my computer before you ask me.
  • Do you swim before you go to work?
  • Did you finish your homework before you went out?
  • Did you charge your phone before you used it?
  • Can you turn off the lights before you leave the office?

Notes

Here are some grammar tips. 

Vocabulary

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Use the illustration above if needed.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
companion (n) a person or animal you spend time with or enjoy being with
My dog is my constant companion when I run.
critical (adj) expressing criticism or disapproval
Her mom was critical of her daughter’s choices.
critique (n) a careful judgment in which you give your opinion about the good and bad parts of something
The teacher gave a critique of the student’s paper. (v) to express your opinion about the good and bad parts of something
The director critiqued the actor’s performance.
assess (v) to make a judgment about
They had to assess the damage from the storm.
order (n) a statement made by a person with authority that tells someone to do something
The commander gave the order to go ahead. (v) to use your authority to tell someone to do something
The instructor ordered the students to sit quietly.
commentary (n) spoken or written discussion in which people express opinions about someone or something
When the show began, he included the commentary from the directors.
edit (v) to prepare something written or published or used: to make changes, correct mistakes
You will need to edit your paper before you submit it.
revise (v) to make changes especially to correct or improve something
Please revise the last paragraph to include more detail.
come along (phrasal verb) to go somewhere with someone
Would you like to come along to the movie with us?
compliment (n) a remark that says something good about someone or something: an action that expresses admiration
He complimented her new dress.

Exercise

Go over the following exercise with your tutors. 

  1. Make a sentence.
    1. your / you / play / Clean / room / before/ .
    2. finish / Don’t / before / go / you / home / .
    3. hands / your / you / eat / Wash / before / .
    4. spent / money / his / He / earned / before / it / he / .
    5. wanted / She / it / before / wrapped / was / it / . 
  2. Correct the following sentences. 
    1. Ask you why before you do it.
    2. Check the recipe before start.
    3. Find out why, before you assume.
    4. I buy flowers before I visted.
    5. Turn off your computer, before you leave.
  3. Answer the following questions.
    1. What is one thing you do before leaving the house? 
    2. What is something you do before going to bed?
    3. What are some tasks you should do before taking a test? 
  4. (Homework) Write a paragraph.
    1. Write 10 sentences using the grammar you learned today.
    2. Companionable: Listen to one of your favorite songs. Write a companion piece to the last song.
    3. Critical eye: Write about the subject you usually write about as if you were a music critic.

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

Technology & Learning

Belle L Discussion Topics
Computer

Conversation

After a quick greeting, use the following questions as a guideline to form an interesting conversation with your tutor. Feel free to diverge from these suggestions if anything interesting comes up.

  • Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? With the help of technology, students nowadays can learn more information and learn it more quickly. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer
    • In what ways have students learned more?
    • In what ways have students not learned more?
    • What role does technology play in education?

Vocabulary

Skip this section if you have 15 minute plan. Read the word/expression and definition out loud, and your tutor will go over anything you do not understand. Practice creating a sentence or two to make sure you know how to use the word/expression properly.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
efficiency (n) state of getting things done in a timely manner
They only wanted to increase efficiency, no matter the effect on the student.
forum (n) meeting where ideas are exchanged
Students were still able to engage in online forums.
wireless (adj) using radio to transmit signals
They could connect to their class with wireless Internet.
automatically (adj) by itself or with little direction
The students discovered that their computer could get results automatically.
retain (v) continue to have something
They wondered how much students could actually retain of what they learned.
instruct (v) teach, instruct or command
The teachers didn’t know how to instruct with the new computer program.
pump out (expression) produce a lot of something
The computer could pump out data automatically.
rattle off (expression) quotes something quickly
He began to rattle off reasons why technology was so beneficial for them.
rush into (expression) do something quickly
She was wary to not rush into replacing her physical textbooks.
miss the boat (expression) it’s too late
He was too busy texting that he missed the boat and couldn’t give his answer.

Something Extra

Read the following quote out loud.

“Simplicity is about subtracting the obvious and adding the meaningful.”
― John Maeda

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

Land for Endangered Animals

Belle L Discussion Topics

Conversation

After a quick greeting, use the following questions as a guideline to form an interesting conversation with your tutor. Feel free to diverge from these suggestions if anything interesting comes up.

  • Some people think that human needs for farmland, housing, and industry are more important than saving land for endangered animals. Do you agree or disagree with this point of view? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer
    • What value do endangered animals have?
    • Who gets to determine what land is used for?
    • Is there a compromise that can happen?

Vocabulary

Skip this section if you have 15 minute plan. Read the word/expression and definition out loud, and your tutor will go over anything you do not understand. Practice creating a sentence or two to make sure you know how to use the word/expression properly.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
species (n) group of similar living organisms
Which species would you want to protect?
extinction (n) something no longer in existence
Without care, the mammoths were in danger of extinction.
endangered (adj) seriously at risk of extinction
They fought to protect the endangered species.
rewarding (adj) providing satisfaction
Helping animals can be a rewarding experience.
preserve (v) maintain in its original state
Each species deserves to have someone preserve them.
displace (v) be removed from their home
They had to displace the rabbits to a new home.
force out (expression) excessively move something
With new buildings going up, the species were forced out of their homes.
knock down (expression) destroy, break down
Many animals were displaced after they knocked down their homes.
close off (expression) not allow in, seclude
The farmer had to close off the land that was dry.
hang in there (expression) don’t give up
The organization told the volunteers to hang in there even after the funding was cut.

Something Extra

Read the following quote out loud.

“Every flower is a soul blossoming in nature.”
― Gerard De Nerval

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

Never, Never Give Up

Belle L Discussion Topics

Conversation

After a quick greeting, use the following questions as a guideline to form an interesting conversation with your tutor. Feel free to diverge from these suggestions if anything interesting comes up.

  • The expression “Never, never give up” means to keep trying and never stop working for your goals. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
    • In what situations is it helpful to follow this expression?
    • In what situations is it not helpful to follow this expression?
    • Are there limits to this expression?

Vocabulary

Skip this section if you have 15 minute plan. Read the word/expression and definition out loud, and your tutor will go over anything you do not understand. Practice creating a sentence or two to make sure you know how to use the word/expression properly.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition
goal (n) object of someone’s ambition
Whatever your goal, chase after it.
journey (n) long process, travel
They knew that this journey would be a difficult one.
undecided (adj) not authoritatively determined
She was undecided of whether she would continue.
motivated (adj) have a motive for someone
She was motivated to win the competition.
persevere (v) continue in a course of action
Despite the challenges, she persevered and won the race.
concede (v) accept something after resisting it
She would never concede on her conviction.
give up (expression) cease making an effort
Her dad always told her never to give up.
scale back (expression) make something smaller than intended
He realized he needed to scale back his expectations.
shy away (expression) shrink, retreat
She wasn’t one to shy away from danger.
pull yourself together (expression) calm down
After he was afraid, he pulled himself together and got to work. 

Something Extra

Read the following quote out loud.

“Winners never quit and quitters never win.”
― Vince Lombardi

Wrap-up

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.