[pride] My pride sometimes prevents me from asking for help.

[effort] Every effort you make will lead to achieve your goal.

[expressive] The musicians' expressive performance moves the emotions of the audience.

[broaden] Reading news in different levels of English will broaden my knowledge of the language skills.

[articulate] I understand how it's important to articulate my aim or vision to express myself.

[polite] I try to speak in a polite manner.

[automatic] I wish there was an automatic adjustment to help me reach the upper shelf.

[rhythmic] When I listen to music in English, I feel the rhythmic pattern of the lyrics.

[paraphrase] I try to paraphrase the expressions to simpler ones in order to communicate with others.

[small talk] If you're good at small talk, it's easier to start a conversation.

[exposure] Early exposure to music or art can foster creativity through life.

[encouragement] Encouragement is essential for everyone, including oneself, to make their lives better.

[smooth] When baking a cake, it's necessary to beat the eggs and flour until they are smooth.

[fast] I keep my watch 3 minutes fast.

[read] Reading news articles helps me stay informed about current events.

[diction] Clear diction helps me to prevent misunderstanding.

[repetition] Repetition of using phrases reminds me how to use them.

[rinse] I rinse the vegetables carefully before cooking.

[dust] I sometimes dust the books that are piled up in the room and need organizing.

[passionate] The book evokes a passionate sense of journey and love within me.

[progress] I am making progress to memorize the erhu music by playing and recording my practice.

[schedule] I schedule a reminder on my phone for important appointments.

[substitute] I substitute okonomiyaki sauce for yakisoba sauce to cook yakisoba.

[goal] One of my goals is to pass the erhu examination this year.

[remove] It's sometimes difficult to remove the stain on the white shirt.

[sing] I also enjoy singing other than playing the erhu.

[handy] There are many handy tools thesedays such as smartphones and wireless earphones. They are necessary devices for me.

[master] I'm trying my best to master the skills of erhu.

[wipe] I hardly wipe the window. I may need to try it sometimes to keep the window clean.

[clear] By making the main idea of an essay clear, it becomes easier to understand.

[daily] It may be a short time, but I take a daily walk after dinner.

[pass up] I couldn't pass up the chance to try the Ramen restaurant the other day, which was said to be ranked first in the city.

[delegate] Delegating the task to the team gives the members some chances to improve their skills.

[scrub] I scrub the dirty dishes every day.

[difference] There is a long time difference between Japan and the United States.

[complex] Math and science classes were complex for me.

[reminder] I set reminders with sticky notes on my desk for important tasks.