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Instructions for Side by Side Printing
  1. Print the notecards
  2. Fold each page in half along the solid vertical line
  3. Cut out the notecards by cutting along each horizontal dotted line
  4. Optional: Glue, tape or staple the ends of each notecard together
  1. Verify Front of pages is selected for Viewing and print the front of the notecards
  2. Select Back of pages for Viewing and print the back of the notecards
    NOTE: Since the back of the pages are printed in reverse order (last page is printed first), keep the pages in the same order as they were after Step 1. Also, be sure to feed the pages in the same direction as you did in Step 1.
  3. Cut out the notecards by cutting along each horizontal and vertical dotted line
To print: Ctrl+PPrint as a list

13 notecards = 4 pages (4 cards per page)

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High Intermediate - 5.3

front 1

benefit

back 1

faa'iido

something that helps you or gives you an advantage

EXAMPLE: One benefit of exercising every day is that you will have more energy!

front 2

commitment

back 2

ballanqaad

a promise or decision to do something

EXAMPLE: The football players made a commitment to lift weights 3 days a week.

front 3

form a bond

back 3

xariir sameyn

to develop a strong relationship with someone

EXAMPLE: She holds her baby and looks into his eyes many times throughout the day. This helps them form a close bond.

front 4

(phrasal verb) hang out

back 4

waqti is dhaafin

to spend time with someone

EXAMPLE: Let's hang out on Saturday!

front 5

at your own pace

back 5

xawaarahaaga

You decide how fast or slow you do something.

EXAMPLE: I like jogging by myself. That way I can go at my own pace.

front 6

athlete

back 6

orodyahan

someone who is very good at a sports and competes with others

EXAMPLE: My daughter is on the basketball team, the ski team, and the swim team at school. She is quite an athlete!

front 7

back up a claim

back 7

keydinta dalabka

to give evidence that proves your point

EXAMPLE: I don't agree with your opinion. You need to explain why you believe that. You need to back up your claim.

front 8

demand

back 8

ku adkeysasho

to require

EXAMPLE: Being on that sports team demands a lot of time. You have to practice with your teammates 5 days a week.

front 9

encourage

back 9

dhiirigelin

to make someone more likely to do something

EXAMPLE: My parents believe that education is very important. They encouraged me to go to college and get a degree.

front 10

(phrasal verb) let down

back 10

hoos u dhigid

to disappoint

EXAMPLE: The boy wanted to go skiing. His mom said yes. Then she changed her mind and said no. She let him down.

front 11

perform

back 11

fulin

to do a job or a piece of work

EXAMPLE: Athletes perform better after they have some time to rest.

front 12

specific

back 12

gaar ah

used to refer to a particular thing and not something general

EXAMPLE: I don't have much time. What is the specific reason that you want to go to the store? Please hurry.

front 13

work towards

back 13

u shaqeeya dhanka

to try to achieve a goal

EXAMPLE: Everyone on the team is working towards the same goal: They all want to improve their skills and win the game!