“Sleep quality” is a crucial topic for you, an ESL learner, to study because it directly impacts your language acquisition and overall academic success. Adequate sleep also aids in memory consolidation, which is essential for retaining newly learned language skills. Understanding today’s vocabulary, and how the impact of sleep can empower you to take control of your well-being and optimize your learning potential. Let’s jump right in!

5 TERMS

1. Circadian (Adjective): Relating to the natural, internal processes that regulate the sleep-wake cycle, repeating roughly every 24 hours.

2. Insomnia (Noun): A sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, despite the opportunity to do so.

3. Hypersomnia (Noun): Excessive sleepiness or prolonged sleep that interferes with normal daily activities.

4. Sleep Deprivation (Noun): The condition of not getting enough sleep, leading to negative effects on mood, cognitive function, and physical health.

5. Melatonin (Noun): A hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep-wake cycles, often used as a supplement to improve sleep.

ENGLISH RESOURCES

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