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The Simpsons: "There's No Disgrace Like Home"

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In this freely adapted learning dialogue inspired by The Simpsons, Homer worries about his family’s arguments and suggests family therapy. During an exercise, the family members hold hands and say something kind to one another. Talking openly helps them rediscover how much they care about each other.

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Bart / bɑːrt /noun

A common male given name

Eat your vegetables, Bart.

therapy / ˈθerəpi /noun

The treatment of mental disorder or psychological problems by psychological means, rather than medical or physical ones

family therapy

counseling

argue / ˈɑːrɡjuː /verb

To express disagreement or opposition

They argue about money.

disputequarreldebate

Homer / ˈhoʊmər /noun

A male given name

Homer is the father in The Simpsons.

BartLisaMaggieMarge

why / waɪ /adverb

Expressing the reason or purpose

Why can't we go?

try / traɪ /verb

To make an attempt or effort to do something

Let's try again.

attemptendeavorstrive

along / əˈlɔŋ /adverb

to have a good relationship

We don't get along.

harmonizeagreevibe

disgrace / dɪsˈɡreɪs /noun

Loss of respect, honor, or esteem; shame

There's No Disgrace Like Home

shamedishonorhumiliation

though / ðoʊ /adverb

Despite the fact that; although

We went out though it was raining.

buthoweverstillyet

nods / nɑdz /verb

To move the head up and down, especially to indicate agreement, understanding, or acknowledgment

The therapist nods in agreement.

drops / drɑps /verb

To let something fall unintentionally

He drops the pen.

fallrelease

siblings / ˈsɪb.lɪŋz /noun

brothers and sisters

My siblings are coming to visit.

familybrothersister

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