01 | Family updates and news

Today you will learn 5 new English words related to "Family updates and news"

TODAY’S TOPIC: “Family updates and news”

“Family updates and news” are important things for you as an ESL learner to understand because they deal with everyday situations. By learning vocabulary related to family events, illnesses, achievements, and celebrations, you can better understand and participate in conversations with native speakers. This can help you feel more connected to your family and community. Today’s vocabulary words will help you have more meaningful conversations about “family updates and news”. So, let’s jump right in!

TODAY’S 5 VOCABULARY WORDS

1 | Flourish

  • Part of speech: Verb

  • Definition: To thrive, to do well.

  • Example Sentences:

    1. My brother is flourishing in his new job; he recently got a promotion.

    2. The garden is flourishing this year thanks to the frequent rain.

    3. Despite the economic downturn, the small business is flourishing.

2 | Thrilled

  • Part of speech: Adjective

  • Definition: Very excited and happy.

  • Example Sentences:

    1. We were thrilled to hear that my aunt is expecting a baby.

    2. The children were thrilled to receive new toys for their birthdays.

    3. The fans were thrilled with the team's unexpected victory.

3 | Milestone

  • Part of speech: Noun

  • Definition: An important stage or event in someone's life.

  • Example Sentences:

    1. Graduating from college was a major milestone for me.

    2. Getting married and starting a family are significant milestones in many people's lives.

    3. Launching their own business was a major milestone for the young entrepreneurs.

4 | Recovering

  • Part of speech: Verb

  • Definition: hidden or isolated from view; kept apart from others.

  • Example Sentences:

    1. My grandmother is slowly recovering from her surgery.

    2. The community is still recovering from the recent floods.

    3. The athlete is recovering well from his leg injury and is expected to return to competition soon.

5 | Thriving

  • Part of speech: Adjective

  • Definition: Doing well, growing rapidly.

  • Example Sentences:

    1. The local economy is thriving thanks to the new businesses opening up.

    2. Despite facing challenges, the young artist is thriving in her career.

    3. The community garden is thriving and providing fresh produce to many families.

A PARAGRAPH USING THE 5 VOCABULARY WORDS

We are excited to share some wonderful family updates! Our niece recently graduated from medical school, a truly remarkable milestone we're all thrilled to celebrate. While she's still recovering from the long hours and intense studies, she's already flourishing in her residency program, thriving in the fast-paced environment and eager to make a difference. We can't wait to see all the amazing things she accomplishes in the future!

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