front 1 anxious | back 1 ka walaacsan worried and nervous EXAMPLE: She is very anxious about the job interview. She really wants the job! |
front 2 beneficial | back 2 faa'iido leh helpful or useful EXAMPLE: Exercise is very beneficial. You can lose weight and you will have more energy. What's more, you are less likely to get sick. |
front 3 meaningful | back 3 macno leh having purpose or emotional importance EXAMPLE: I read a meaningful book. It talked about the benefits of volunteering. The book made me think about my life and the way I spend my time. |
front 4 relaxed | back 4 dabacsan feeling happy and comfortable because nothing is worrying you EXAMPLE: When I spend time at the beach, I feel relaxed. I love water! |
front 5 take pride in something | back 5 ku faana to feel very happy about something that you are closely connected with EXAMPLE: I take pride in my work. I do my best because I care very much about my students. |
front 6 along the way | back 6 wadada ku sii jira during the time that you are doing something EXAMPLE: I have been teaching for over 20 years, and I have learned a lot along the way. |
front 7 lead a life | back 7 nolol horseed to live a certain type of life EXAMPLE: Mothers with small children lead very busy lives! |
front 8 make connections | back 8 xiriir samee to build relationships with people EXAMPLE: Attending Adult School helps you make connections. You get to meet people from all over the world and interact with teachers who care about you. |
front 9 mentor | back 9 lataliye a person who gives a younger or less experienced person help and advice over a period of time, especially at work or school EXAMPLE: I have a mentor at my new job. She has over 10 years of experience and gives me great advice. I can go to her when I have questions or need help. My mentor is helping me succeed. |
front 10 retrain | back 10 dib u dhigid to learn new skills so you can do a different job EXAMPLE: Mark used to be a server, but now he's retraining as a teacher. |
front 11 satisfied with something | back 11 ku qancay happy about something EXAMPLE: I did very well on Jason's test. My teacher is satisfied with my progress. Yay! |
front 12 sense of purpose | back 12 dareen ujeeddo a feeling that your life is meaningful and important EXAMPLE: I love helping my students learn to communicate better. Making these connections with others will help my students enjoy their lives more and provide them more opportunities. My job as a teacher gives me a sense of purpose. |
front 13 sick of | back 13 ka xanuunsada how you feel when you no longer want something EXAMPLE: Winter in Minnesota is so long. I'm getting sick of it! |
front 14 society | back 14 bulshada a large group of people who live together in an organized way EXAMPLE: I have learned a lot about American society since I moved here 10 years ago. |
front 15 technique | back 15 farsamada a way of doing an activity that requires skill EXAMPLE: The plumber taught techniques for repairing water leaks to his apprentice. Soon the apprentice will be able to repair pipes herself! |
front 16 wide variety of | back 16 kala duwan oo ballaaran many different types of something EXAMPLE: My son's teacher has a wide variety of books in her classroom. He can choose from books on animals, books on mechanics, or even books on cooking. |