Today is the second class in our current four-class set. We will begin class with a little reading exercise. 

The phrase of the week is, "adhere to." We use this phrase to describe believing in, being like, or following something or someone. For example, "You must adhere to the guidelines to get a good grade on the report. 

The reading is a flashback to the "whack heard around the world." This was when Nancy Kerrigan was attacked while training. Our listening is about the classic film, It's a Wonderful Life. Please be able to describe the vocabulary words. 

Vocabulary

• alternate - (verb) occur in turn repeatedly. (adj) taking the place of; alternative
• run on- (phrasal verb) continue without stopping; go on longer than is expected. (run on the bank) A bank run is an event where bank customers try to withdraw more money from the bank than the bank can provide.
• saccharin- (noun) a sweet-tasting synthetic compound used in food and drink as a substitute for sugar.
• nuance- (noun) a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.  

Click HERE for the reading material

Click HERE for the listening material