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Suggested terms: VOA Special English Education Report
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get all week off
Meaning: To have no school or work for the entire week.
Example: Some students get all week off for Thanksgiving break.
where does this leave (someone)?
Meaning: Used to ask how a situation affects a particular group.
Example: So where does this leave international students during the holiday?
get involved
Meaning: To participate or take part in an activity.
Example: Local organizations get involved by hosting international students.
a home away from home
Meaning: A place where someone feels as comfortable as they do at home.
Example: Host families provide a home away from home for international students.
bring food to
Meaning: To bring dishes to share at a gathering or event.
Example: Local families bring food to a park to share with students on Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving break
IPA (UK): /θæŋksˈɡɪv.ɪŋ breɪk/
IPA (US): /θæŋksˈɡɪv.ɪŋ breɪk/
Meaning: A school holiday period around Thanksgiving Day in the U.S.
Meaning: A school holiday period around Thanksgiving Day in the U.S.
Example: Most schools close for Thanksgiving break on Thursday and Friday.
host family
IPA (UK): /həʊst ˈfæm.əl.i/
IPA (US): /hoʊst ˈfæm.əl.i/
Meaning: A local family that welcomes and supports an international student.
Meaning: A local family that welcomes and supports an international student.
Example: Host families often invite students to spend holidays with them.
service fraternity
IPA (UK): /ˈsɜː.vɪs frəˈtɜː.nɪ.ti/
IPA (US): /ˈsɝː.vɪs frəˈtɝː.nə.t̬i/
Meaning: A student organization focused on community service.
Meaning: A student organization focused on community service.
Example: A service fraternity hosts a Thanksgiving meal for international students.
international student advisor
IPA (UK): /ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.ən.əl ˈstjuː.dənt ədˈvaɪ.zər/
IPA (US): /ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈnæʃ.ən.əl ˈstuː.dənt ədˈvaɪ.zɚ/
Meaning: A staff member who supports international students at a school.
Meaning: A staff member who supports international students at a school.
Example: The international student advisor connects students with host families.
holiday meal
IPA (UK): /ˈhɒl.ə.deɪ miːl/
IPA (US): /ˈhɑː.lə.deɪ miːl/
Meaning: A special meal shared during a holiday celebration.
Meaning: A special meal shared during a holiday celebration.
Example: Families prepare a large holiday meal for Thanksgiving.
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Thanksgiving in the US
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