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In this English lesson, we’ll talk about the trade war between Canada and the U.S. and how it affects businesses and everyday people. You’ll learn important vocabulary words and phrasal verbs related to economics, politics, and international trade. We’ll also break down a key conversation between Canada’s Prime Minister and the U.S. President to help you understand real-world English in action.This lesson is perfect for English learners at the A2-B1 level who want to improve their listening and reading skills while learning about current events. Don’t forget to practice in the comments below!🔔 Subscribe for more real-world English lessons!📖 Follow along with the vocabulary list in the video!💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join📰 Get 15% off GROUND NEWS https://check.ground.news/AmericanEnglishBrent 🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10Canada Punches Back at the U.S. 1. Top of mind – Something people are thinking about a lot. • The new taxes on trade are top of mind for many businesses in Canada. 2. Reiterated – To say something again to make it clear. • President Trump reiterated that he wants higher taxes on Canadian products. 3. Border – The line between two countries. • The U.S.-Canada border is important for trade between the two countries. 4. Secure (verb) – To make something safe. • Both countries want to secure their border to stop illegal trade. 5. Fentanyl – A very strong drug that is sometimes used illegally. • The U.S. is worried that fentanyl is coming across the border from Canada. 6. Stressed (verb) – To say something is very important. • Prime Minister Trudeau stressed that Canada wants fair trade with the U.S. 7. Stressed out – Feeling very worried. • Many workers are stressed out because the trade war could hurt their jobs. 8. Tackle – To try to fix a problem. • Canada and the U.S. are trying to tackle the trade issues together. 9. Counterpart – People in different places who have the same job. • Prime Minister Trudeau spoke with his counterpart, President Trump. 10. Tariffs – Extra money people must pay to bring goods from one country to another. • The U.S. put tariffs on Canadian steel, making it more expensive. 11. Count on – To depend on someone or something. • Canadian businesses count on good trade with the U.S. to make money. 12. Pull together – To work as a team. • People in Canada are pulling together to help businesses hurt by the tariffs. 13. Stand together – To support each other. • The workers stood together in hopes of getting better pay. 14. Elbows up - Holding your elbows raised, usually to protect yourself or prepare for action.In boxing class, the coach told us to keep our elbows up to protect our faces.
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Here are all of the English lessons about Trump since Trump was elected president in November of 2024. 💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join📰 Get 15% off GROUND NEWS https://check.ground.news/AmericanEnglishBrent 🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10🎥 The Camera I Use for Outdoor Lessons: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ📹 The Other Camera I Use: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ📘 The Book I'm Currently Reading: https://amzn.to/3Atd0JU*As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn money if you click. 1. Free: • : To release someone from confinement or imprisonment. • : After years in detention, Marc Fogel was finally freed and returned home. 2. Sentence: • : The length of time a person is ordered to spend in prison after being found guilty of a crime. • : Marc Fogel received a 14-year sentence for carrying medical marijuana into Russia. 3. Touching down: • : When an aircraft lands on the ground. • : The plane carrying Marc Fogel touched down in the United States after his release. 4. Detained: • : To hold someone in custody, often for legal reasons. • : Marc Fogel was detained by Russian authorities from 2021 to 2025. 5. An honor: • : A privilege or high respect given to someone. • : It was an honor for Marc Fogel to meet the President upon his return. 6. Claimed: • : To say something as true without providing proof. • : Some reports claimed that the release was part of a larger diplomatic deal. 7. Disposing: • : To get rid of something; maybe throwing it in the trash. • : A camera caught his wife disposing of the medical marijuana in a dumpster. 8. Penal colony: • : A place far from the city where prisoners are sent to work as punishment. • : Marc Fogel was sentenced to serve time in a Russian penal colony. 9. Begging: • : To ask someone earnestly or desperately for something; pleading. • : His family was begging the government to negotiate his release. 10. Buongiorno: • : An Italian word meaning “Good morning.” • : Upon his release, Marc greeted his mom with a cheerful “Buongiorno!” 11. Greeting: • : A polite word or sign of welcome. • : Marc received a warm greeting from his family and friends. 12. A shocker: • : Something surprising or unexpected. • : It was a shocker to many when news broke of his sudden release. 13. Instrumental: • : Very important in helping to achieve a goal. • : President Trump was instrumental in securing Marc Fogel’s freedom. 14. In good spirits: • : Feeling happy and positive. • : Despite the long time away from his family, Marc appeared to be in good spirits upon his return. 15. Exchange: • : The act of giving one thing and receiving another in return. • : Marc Fogel’s release was part of a prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Russia.
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✅ Americans say “sorry” and “thank you” a lot in everyday life. They say “sorry” even for small things, like walking past someone. They say “thank you” often, even in stores or restaurants.✅ Ukrainians say “sorry” and “thank you” less often. They use these words only when they really mean it.💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join📰 Get 15% off GROUND NEWS https://check.ground.news/AmericanEnglishBrent 🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10
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If you like watching the news and learning English at the same time, this lesson is for you. In this English lesson we will look at the heated exchange between Trump and Zelensky over ending the war between Ukraine and Russia. 💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join📰 Get 15% off GROUND NEWS https://check.ground.news/AmericanEnglishBrent 🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10🎥 The Camera I Use for Outdoor Lessons: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ📹 The Other Camera I Use: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ📘 The Book I'm Currently Reading: https://amzn.to/3Atd0JU*As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn money if you click.
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In this English lesson, you will walk with me around the AirBnB I rented while spending a few days in Paris.💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join📰 Get 15% off GROUND NEWS https://check.ground.news/AmericanEnglishBrent 🏡 AirBnB Listing (Stay Here in Paris) https://www.airbnb.com/l/9bAlGHvB🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10🎥 The Camera I Use for Outdoor Lessons: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ📹 The Other Camera I Use: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ📘 The Book I'm Currently Reading: https://amzn.to/3Atd0JU*As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn money if you click.
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In this lesson, you will listen to clear English while walking around the streets of Paris.
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Marc Fogel, an American teacher, was arrested in Russia in August 2021 for carrying a small amount of medical marijuana prescribed for chronic pain. He was sentenced to 14 years in a Russian penal colony. After diplomatic negotiations, Fogel was released in February 2025 and returned to the United States, where he was welcomed by President Donald Trump at the White House. 💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join📰 Get 15% off GROUND NEWS https://check.ground.news/AmericanEnglishBrent 🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10🎥 The Camera I Use for Outdoor Lessons: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ📹 The Other Camera I Use: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ📘 The Book I'm Currently Reading: https://amzn.to/3Atd0JU*As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn money if you click. 1. Free: • : To release someone from confinement or imprisonment. • : After years in detention, Marc Fogel was finally freed and returned home. 2. Sentence: • : The length of time a person is ordered to spend in prison after being found guilty of a crime. • : Marc Fogel received a 14-year sentence for carrying medical marijuana into Russia. 3. Touching down: • : When an aircraft lands on the ground. • : The plane carrying Marc Fogel touched down in the United States after his release. 4. Detained: • : To hold someone in custody, often for legal reasons. • : Marc Fogel was detained by Russian authorities from 2021 to 2025. 5. An honor: • : A privilege or high respect given to someone. • : It was an honor for Marc Fogel to meet the President upon his return. 6. Claimed: • : To say something as true without providing proof. • : Some reports claimed that the release was part of a larger diplomatic deal. 7. Disposing: • : To get rid of something; maybe throwing it in the trash. • : A camera caught his wife disposing of the medical marijuana in a dumpster. 8. Penal colony: • : A place far from the city where prisoners are sent to work as punishment. • : Marc Fogel was sentenced to serve time in a Russian penal colony. 9. Begging: • : To ask someone earnestly or desperately for something; pleading. • : His family was begging the government to negotiate his release. 10. Buongiorno: • : An Italian word meaning “Good morning.” • : Upon his release, Marc greeted his mom with a cheerful “Buongiorno!” 11. Greeting: • : A polite word or sign of welcome. • : Marc received a warm greeting from his family and friends. 12. A shocker: • : Something surprising or unexpected. • : It was a shocker to many when news broke of his sudden release. 13. Instrumental: • : Very important in helping to achieve a goal. • : President Trump was instrumental in securing Marc Fogel’s freedom. 14. In good spirits: • : Feeling happy and positive. • : Despite the long time away from his family, Marc appeared to be in good spirits upon his return. 15. Exchange: • : The act of giving one thing and receiving another in return. • : Marc Fogel’s release was part of a prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Russia.
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If you like learning English while watching the news, you'll love this English lesson. Even though the news is very sad. If you like learning about the current news and improving your English for your next English conversation, this English lesson is for you. While watching a news clip about how birds are getting the flu and causing prices to skyrocket, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners. Bird Flu 1. Poultry: Birds like chickens, ducks, and turkeys that people raise for their eggs or meat. • : “Many poultry farms are taking extra steps to protect their birds from the flu.” 2. Spread (verb): To move and affect more people or areas. • : “The bird flu can spread quickly among birds if not controlled.” 3. An order: A command or instruction given by someone in authority. • : “The governor gave an order to close all live bird markets temporarily.” 4. An abundance of caution: Taking extra care to prevent problems, even if it seems unnecessary. • : “Officials closed the markets out of an abundance of caution to stop the flu from spreading.” 5. Transmission: The act of passing a disease from one person or animal to another. • : “Wearing protective gear can help prevent the transmission of the bird flu.” 6. Skyrockets: To increase very quickly. • : “Egg prices skyrocketed because many chickens got sick from the flu.” 7. Shutting down: Closing something temporarily or permanently. • : “Authorities are shutting down live bird markets to clean them thoroughly.” 8. Detected: Discovered or noticed something. • : “The virus was detected in several bird markets during routine checks.” 9. Routine inspection: A regular check to ensure everything is in order. • : “During a routine inspection, health officials found signs of the bird flu.” 10. Counties: Regions within a state, each with its own local government. • : “Live bird markets in New York City and nearby counties were closed due to the flu.” 11. Sell down: To sell all or most of the products in stock. • : “Markets were told to sell down their birds before closing for cleaning.” 12. Inventory: The goods or products that a business has in stock. • : “The store checked its inventory to see how many chickens were left.” 13. Shutter: To close a business or activity. • : “Several markets were shuttered to prevent the spread of the disease.” 14. Cut down: To reduce the amount of something. • : “People are trying to cut down on visits to bird markets during the outbreak.” 15. H5N1: A specific type of bird flu virus. • : “The H5N1 virus has affected many birds in the area.” 16. Dairy: Products made from milk, like cheese and yogurt. • : “While dairy products are not affected, the bird flu has impacted poultry farms.” 17. Mutation: A change in a virus that can affect how it behaves. • : “Scientists are studying if the virus has any mutations that make it more dangerous.” 18. USDA: United States Department of Agriculture, a government agency overseeing farming and food safety. • : “The USDA is monitoring the bird flu outbreak to protect public health.” 19. Elderly: Older adults, usually over the age of 65. • : “The elderly are advised to be cautious, even though the bird flu mainly affects birds.” 20. Flying through the roof: Increasing rapidly; similar to “skyrocketing.” • : “Demand for flu vaccines is flying through the roof due to health concerns.” 21. Organic: Food produced without fake chemicals or pesticides. • : “Some people prefer to buy organic chicken, believing it’s healthier.” 22. Taken out: Removed or eliminated. • : “Infected birds were taken out of the market to prevent the disease from spreading.” Last month’s fire in California, took out many homes and buildings.
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If you like learning English while watching the news, you'll love this English lesson. Even though the news is very sad. If you like learning about the current news and improving your English for your next English conversation, this English lesson is for you. While watching a news clip about how 30 died during a stampede at a religious festival in India, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners. 💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join📰 Get 15% off GROUND NEWS https://check.ground.news/AmericanEnglishBrent 🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10🎥 The Camera I Use for Outdoor Lessons: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ📹 The Other Camera I Use: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ📘 The Book I'm Currently Reading: https://amzn.to/3Atd0JU*As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn money if you click.Tragedy in India 1. Several: More than two but not many; a few. • Several people were injured during the festival. 2. Stampede: A sudden, uncontrolled movement of a large group of people or animals. • A stampede occurred when the crowd rushed towards the river. 3. Kumbh Mela: A major Hindu festival held every twelve years in India, where millions gather to bathe in sacred rivers. • The Kumbh Mela attracts millions of pilgrims seeking spiritual cleansing. 4. Hindu: A person who follows Hinduism, a major religion in India. • Many Hindus attend the Kumbh Mela for religious rituals. 5. Riverbanks: The sides of a river; the land along a river. • Worshippers gathered on the riverbanks to perform special tasks for their religion. 6. Extending: Making something longer or larger; stretching out. • The festival area was extending over a large part of the city.I extended my study time from 30 minutes to an hour. 7. Surge: A sudden, strong movement forward or upward. • A surge in the crowd led to the tragic incident. 8. Particular: Specific or special; referring to one thing and not others. • On this particular day, the crowd was larger than usual. 9. Take a dip: To briefly go into water; to bathe. • Pilgrims take a dip in the river as part of the ritual. 10. Holy water: Water that is considered sacred or blessed. • Devotees believe that bathing in the holy water cleanses sins. 11. Inevitably: Certain to happen; unavoidable. • With such a large crowd, some delays were inevitably. 12. Tripped up: To stumble or fall because of hitting one’s foot against something. • Some people tripped up on the uneven ground during the rush. 13. Individuals: Single persons; separate people. • Many individuals traveled long distances to attend the festival. 14. Trampled: Stepped on heavily, often causing injury or damage. • In the chaos, some people were trampled by the crowd. 15. Stretchers: Portable beds used to carry injured or sick people. • Medics used stretchers to transport the injured to hospitals. 16. Dozens: Groups of twelve; often used to mean many. • Dozens of people were affected by the incident. 17. Taking away: Removing someone or something from a place. • Emergency services were taking away the injured for treatment. 18. Set up: To establish or arrange something. • Authorities set up barriers to manage the crowd. 19. Monitor (noun): A device or person that observes or checks something. • Security personnel acted as monitors during the event. 20. Monitor (verb): To watch or check something over a period of time. • Officials monitor the crowd to prevent accidents. 21. Potential: Possible; capable of becoming real.
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If you like learning about the current news and improving your English for your next English conversation, this English lesson is for you. While watching a news clip about a tragic plane crash in Washington D.C, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms,, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners.
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1. Tragedy: A very sad event, often involving death or suffering.
• The collision between the airplane and the helicopter was a tragedy that affected many families.
2. Tragic: Causing or characterized by extreme sadness or sorrow.
• The tragic accident led to a nationwide mourning.
3. Feared: To be afraid that something bad might have happened.
• Many people feared that there were no survivors after the crash.
4. Collision: When two objects hit each other with force.
• The collision between the jet and the helicopter occurred over the Potomac River.
5. Collide: To crash into each other.
• The two aircraft collided in mid-air near the airport.
6. Reagan National Airport: A major airport located near Washington, D.C.
• The flight was approaching Reagan National Airport when the accident happened.
7. Ronald Reagan: The 40th President of the United States, after whom the airport is named.
• Ronald Reagan served as President from 1981 to 1989.
8. Investigators: People who examine events to find out what happened.
• Investigators are looking into the cause of the crash.
9. Regional Jet: A small airplane used for short-distance flights.
• The regional jet was flying from Wichita to Washington, D.C.
10. Black Hawk Helicopter: A type of military helicopter used by the U.S. Army.
• The Black Hawk helicopter was on a training mission when the accident occurred.
11. Aircraft: Any vehicle that can fly, such as airplanes and helicopters.
• Both aircraft were severely damaged in the incident.
12. Potomac River: A river that flows through Washington, D.C.
• The wreckage fell into the Potomac River after the collision.
13. Dozen: A group of twelve.
• Rescue teams recovered over two dozen bodies from the river.
14. Recovered: To find and bring back something lost, especially a body after an accident.
• Divers recovered several bodies from the crash site.
15. Impact: The action of one object hitting another.
• The impact of the collision caused both aircraft to crash.
16. Massive: Very large in size or amount.
• There was a massive response from emergency services after the accident.
17. Search and Rescue: Operations to find and help people in danger.
• Search and rescue teams worked through the night to find survivors.
18. Search and Recovery: Operations to find and retrieve bodies after an accident.
• After determining there were no survivors, the mission shifted to search and recovery.
19. Approach: The path an aircraft follows when coming in to land.
• The jet was on its final approach to the airport when the collision happened.
20. Frantic: Done in a hurried and anxious way.
• Families made frantic calls seeking information about their loved ones.
21. Frigid: Very cold.
• Rescue operations were challenging due to the frigid water temperatures. -
If you like learning about the current news and improving your English for your next English conversation, this English lesson is for you. While watching a news clip about President Donald Trump threatening to put tariffs on Columbian good coming into the U.S, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms,, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners. 💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join📰 Get 15% off GROUND NEWS https://check.ground.news/AmericanEnglishBrent 🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10🎥 The Camera I Use for Outdoor Lessons: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ📹 The Other Camera I Use: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ📘 The Book I'm Currently Reading: https://amzn.to/3Atd0JU*As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn money if you click.Trump and Columbia Have Beef 🇨🇴 1. Slap on: • : To quickly put or add something. • : The teacher slapped on a new rule for the class. 2. Tariff: • : A tax on goods coming into a country. • : The government added a tariff on imported cars. 3. Imports: • : Goods brought into a country from another country. • : The store sells imports like coffee from Brazil. 4. Deporting: • : Sending someone back to their home country. • : The man was deported because he didn’t have legal papers. 5. Migrants: • : People who move to a new place to live or work. • : Many migrants travel to find jobs in other countries. 6. Terms: • : Rules or conditions of an agreement. • : She agreed to the terms of the job offer. 7. Diplomatic: • : About talking and working with other countries. • : The leaders held diplomatic talks to solve the problem. 8. In the coming days: • : Soon, in the next few days. • : The team will share their decision in the coming days. 9. Border Czar: • : A person in charge of border issues. • : The border czar is working to make travel safer. 10. Conducted: • : Did or carried out something. • : The teacher conducted a test for the class. 11. ICE (Immigration): • : A U.S. government group that controls immigration. • : ICE checks the papers of people entering the country. 12. Ramps up: • : Increases or makes something bigger. • : The factory ramps up production during the holidays. 13. Stark warning: • : A very strong and serious warning. • : The doctor gave a stark warning about smoking. 14. Undocumented migrants: • : People who move to another country without legal papers. • : Undocumented migrants often face many challenges. 15. Press Secretary: • : A person who talks to the news for the government. • : The Press Secretary answered questions from reporters. 16. Military flights: • : Flights run by the army or military. • : The military flights brought supplies to the island. 17. Commercial flights: • : Flights for regular people to travel on. • : We took a commercial flight to visit our family. 18. Sanctions: • : Rules or punishments from one country to another. • : The country faced sanctions for breaking international laws. 19. National security: • : Keeping a country safe from threats or danger. • : New laws were made to improve national security. 20. Carries out: • : To do or finish a task. • : The worker carries out repairs every day. 21. Sweeping arrests: • : A large number of arrests at once. • : Police made sweeping arrests after the protest.
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If you like learning about the current news and improving your English for your next English conversation, this English lesson is for you. While watching a news clip about President Donald Trump sending 2500 troops and possibly a total of 10,000 tot the Mexican border, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms,, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners. 💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join📰 Get 15% off GROUND NEWS https://check.ground.news/AmericanEnglishBrent 🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10🎥 The Camera I Use for Outdoor Lessons: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ📹 The Other Camera I Use: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ📘 The Book I'm Currently Reading: https://amzn.to/3Atd0JU*As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn money if you click.Trump Border With Mexico 🇲🇽 1. Border: The line that separates two countries. • : The United States shares a border with Mexico. 2. Cracking down: Taking strong action to stop unwanted activities. • : The government is cracking down on illegal immigration. 3. Immigration: The process of moving to a new country to live there permanently. • : Many people choose immigration to seek better opportunities. 4. The Pentagon: The headquarters of the United States Department of Defense. • : The Pentagon announced the deployment of troops to the border. 5. Detainees: People who are held in custody, especially for legal reasons. • : The detainees were waiting for their immigration hearings. 6. End up on: To finally be in a particular place or situation. • : After a long journey, they ended up on the streets of a new city. 7. Executive Order: An official directive from the President that has the power of law. • : The President signed an executive order to increase border security. 8. Supplement: To add something to improve or complete it. • : The teacher provided extra materials to supplement the lesson. 9. Dispatching: Sending someone or something to a specific place for a purpose. • : The company is dispatching technicians to fix the issue. 10. A Contingent: A group of people united by a common feature, forming part of a larger group. • : A contingent of soldiers was sent to assist in the operation. 11. Migrants: People who move from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions. • : Migrants often face challenges when settling in a new country. 12. Deportation: The act of sending someone back to their native country, usually for legal reasons. • : The government ordered the deportation of individuals without proper visas. 13. Internal Memo: A message sent within an organization to share information. • : The manager sent an internal memo about the new policy changes. 14. Gross Miscarriage: A serious and unfair mistake or failure. • : The wrongful conviction was a gross miscarriage of justice. 15. Asylum: Protection granted by a country to someone who has fled their home country as a political refugee. • : The family sought asylum to escape persecution in their homeland. 16. Title 42: A U.S. health law used to prevent the spread of diseases, recently applied to control immigration. • : Under Title 42, migrants were quickly expelled to prevent COVID-19 spread. 17. Press Secretary: A person who communicates official information to the media on behalf of an organization or government. • : The press secretary addressed questions during the news conference. 18. Justice Department: The U.S. federal department responsible for making sure laws are followed. • : The Justice Department announced new measures against corruption.
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If you like learning about the current news and improving your English for your next English conversation, this English lesson is for you. While watching a news clip about President Donald Trump finding a letter from former President Biden in the Resolute Desk, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms,, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners. 💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join📰 Get 15% off GROUND NEWS https://check.ground.news/AmericanEnglishBrent 📽️ Want to record lessons like this? I livestream with STREAMYARD: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/6287572368359424🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10🎥 The Camera I Use for Outdoor Lessons: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ📹 The Other Camera I Use: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ📘 The Book I'm Currently Reading: https://amzn.to/3Atd0JU*As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn money if you click.1. Successor • : A person who takes over a job or position after someone else. • : Joe Biden is Donald Trump’s successor as president. 2. Pomp and Circumstance • : A lot of formal ceremony and celebration. • : The inauguration of the president is full of pomp and circumstance. 3. All-Out Blitz • : A strong and focused effort to achieve something. • : The government launched an all-out blitz to fight drug abuse. I got ready for the test with an all-out blitz study session. 4. Agenda • : A list of things to be done or goals to achieve. • : The president’s agenda includes improving fixing the economy and immigration. 5. Avalanche • : A large amount of something happening all at once. • : After the president’s speech, there was an avalanche of media coverage. 6. Executive Orders • : Official rules made by the president that have the power of law. • : The president signed several executive orders on climate change. 7. Birth-Right Citizenship • : The right to be a citizen of a country if you are born there. • : In the U.S., people born on American soil have birth-right citizenship. 8. Two Genders • : The concept that there are only two biological sexes: male and female. • : The school taught about the idea of two genders in health class. 9. Jan 6 • : Refers to the events of January 6, 2021, when rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol. • : Many people watched the news about the events of Jan 6 with shock. 10. Tariff • : A tax on goods brought into a country. • : The government placed a tariff on imported steel to protect local businesses. 11. Handed Down • : Passed from one person or generation to another. • : The Resolute Desk was handed down through several presidents. My brother is younger than me, so he often got my “hand me down” clothes. 12. Fentanyl • : A very strong and dangerous drug used to relieve pain. • : The rise in fentanyl overdoses has become a major health crisis. 13. Ban on TikTok • : A law or rule stopping the use of TikTok. • : Some states discussed a ban on TikTok because of privacy concerns. 14. Sell Off Assets • : To sell items or property, usually for financial reasons. • : The company that owns TikTok, ByteDance, needs to sell off assets to a company that is not Chinese. 15. Oval Office • : The president’s office in the White House. • : The president met world leaders in the Oval Office. 16. Resolute Desk • : A large, historic desk in the Oval Office used by the president. • : The president signed the new law at the Resolute Desk. 17. Flagrant • : Clearly wrong or offensive. • : The politician’s flagrant disregard for the rules caused outrage.
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If you like learning about the current news and improving your English for your next English conversation, this English lesson is for you. While watching a news clip about President Donald Trump finding a letter from former President Biden in the Resolute Desk, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms,, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners. 💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join📰 Get 15% off GROUND NEWS https://check.ground.news/AmericanEnglishBrent 📽️ Want to record lessons like this? I livestream with STREAMYARD: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/6287572368359424🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10🎥 The Camera I Use for Outdoor Lessons: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ📹 The Other Camera I Use: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ📘 The Book I'm Currently Reading: https://amzn.to/3Atd0JU*As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn money if you click.
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If you like learning about the current news and improving your English for your next English conversation, this English lesson is for you. While watching 3 hostages that were held by Hamas being returned to their families, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms,, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners. 📰 Get 15% off GROUND NEWS https://check.ground.news/AmericanEnglishBrent 📽️ Want to record lessons like this? I livestream with STREAMYARD: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/6287572368359424🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10🎥 The Camera I Use for Outdoor Lessons: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ📹 The Other Camera I Use: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ📘 The Book I'm Currently Reading: https://amzn.to/3Atd0JU*As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn money if you click.3 Hostages Returned 1. Dramatic: Very exciting or full of action. • : The release of the hostages was a dramatic moment for their families. • : The movie had a dramatic ending that surprised everyone. 2. Mother’s arms: The act of a mother holding her child closely. • : After being freed, the child ran into his mother’s arms. • : The baby slept peacefully in his mother’s arms. 3. Captivity: The state of being kept as a prisoner. • : The hostages were in captivity for over a year. • : The bird was released after months of captivity. 4. Triggered: Started or caused something to happen. • : The agreement triggered the release of the hostages. • : The loud noise triggered the car alarm. 5. Humanitarian crisis: A serious situation where many people suffer due to lack of basic needs. • : The conflict led to a humanitarian crisis in the region. • : The earthquake caused a humanitarian crisis, leaving many without homes. 6. Tentative: Not certain or fixed; may change later. • : They reached a tentative agreement to stop fighting. • : We made tentative plans to meet next week. 7. Truce: An agreement to stop fighting for a time. • : The two sides agreed to a truce to allow for negotiations. • : The siblings called a truce and stopped arguing. 8. Out in force: Present in large numbers. • : Supporters were out in force to welcome the released hostages. • : Fans came out in force to see the concert. 9. Militant: A person who uses strong or violent actions for a cause. • : The hostages were taken by militants during the conflict. • : The militants organized a protest in the city. 10. Designated intermediary: A person chosen to communicate between two groups. • : A designated intermediary helped negotiate the hostage release. • : The teacher acted as a designated intermediary between the students and the principal. 11. Convoy: A group of vehicles traveling together for protection. • : The hostages were transported in a convoy to safety. • : The president’s convoy moved through the city streets. 12. Parading: Walking or moving around to show something off. • : The militants were parading their weapons in the streets. • : The children were parading in their costumes during the festival. 13. Have on hand: To have something available or ready. • : The medical team was on hand to assist the released hostages. • : We should have extra supplies on hand for the trip. 14. Embrace: To hug someone warmly. • : Families embraced their loved ones after the release. • : The friends embraced after not seeing each other for years. 15. Veterinary: Related to animal health and care. • : The convoy included veterinary services for animals affected by the conflict. • : She took her dog to the veterinary clinic for a check-up. 16. Kibbutz: A community in Israel where people live and work together, often on a farm. • : Some hostages were taken from a kibbutz near the border. • : They visited a kibbutz to learn about communal living. 17. Watch it all unfold: To see events happen step by step. • : The world watched it all unfold on the news. • : We sat back and watched it all unfold during the play. 18. Flowed in: Came in steadily or continuously. • : Aid flowed
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If you like learning about the current news and improving your English for your next English conversation, this English lesson is for you. While watching a news report about 25 people are dead and over 20 missing because of the wildfires in Californis, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms,, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners. 🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10🎥 The Camera I Use for Outdoor Lessons: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ📹 The Other Camera I Use: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ📘 The Book I'm Currently Reading: https://amzn.to/3Atd0JU*As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn money if you click.25 Dead, 20+ Missing in California Fire1. Ease up • : To become less strong or intense. • : The firefighters hope the wind will ease up so they can control the fire. • : The rain eased up, so we went outside to play.2. Frontlines • : The area where the most important or difficult work is happening. • : The firefighters on the frontlines are risking their lives to stop the fire. • : Nurses were on the frontlines of the war, helping sick people.3. Contained • : Under control or stopped from spreading. • : The fire is now 50% contained, but firefighters are still working. • : She contained her excitement when she heard the good news.4. Hotspots • : Small areas where problems or danger still exist. • : Even though the fire is contained, there are still hotspots that could reignite. • : The park is a hotspot for tourists in the summer.5. Very limited • : Not much or very little of something. • : People in the area have very limited access to clean water because of the fire. • : The store has very limited supplies of bread today.6. Inspecting • : Looking at something carefully to check for problems. • : The team is inspecting homes to see if they are safe after the fire. • : The teacher was inspecting the students’ homework for mistakes.7. Handful • : A small number or amount of something. • : Only a handful of people returned to their homes after the fire. • : She has a handful of close friends she can always trust.8. Overwhelmed • : Feeling like something is too much to handle. • : The firefighters felt overwhelmed by the size of the fire. • : I was overwhelmed with work and couldn’t finish everything on time.9. Stare • : To look at something for a long time without moving your eyes. • : People stared at the destroyed buildings, shocked by the damage. • : The baby stared at the bright light with wide eyes.10. Contemplate • : To think deeply about something. • : She sat quietly, contemplating whether to rebuild her house after the fire. • : He is contemplating moving to a new city for a better job.11. Find meaning • : To understand the importance or purpose of something. • : Many people tried to find meaning in the tragedy of the wildfire. • : After losing her job, she worked hard to find meaning in her life again.Hotspot (for a phone) • A hotspot is when a phone shares its internet connection so other devices, like laptops or tablets, can use it to go online. • : I used my phone as a hotspot to connect my laptop to the internet while I was at the park.
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If you like learning about the current news and improving your English for your next English conversation, this English lesson is for you. While watching Donald J. Trump become president, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms,, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners. 📰 Get 50% off GROUND NEWS https://check.ground.news/AmericanEnglishBrent 📽️ Want to record lessons like this? I livestream with STREAMYARD: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/6287572368359424🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10🎥 The Camera I Use for Outdoor Lessons: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ📹 The Other Camera I Use: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ📘 The Book I'm Currently Reading: https://amzn.to/3Atd0JU*As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn money if you click.How to Watch Trump’s Inauguration in English1. Inauguration • : A ceremony where someone officially becomes president. • : The inauguration of the president takes place in Washington, D.C.2. Oath of Office • : A promise made by the president to do their job honestly and follow the law. • : During the inauguration, the president takes the oath of office.3. Capitol • : The building in Washington, D.C., where Congress meets. • : The inauguration ceremony happens near the Capitol.4. Chief Justice • : The leader of the Supreme Court who swears in the president. • : The Chief Justice will ask the president to repeat the oath.5. First Lady • : The wife of the president. • : The First Lady stands next to the president during the inauguration.6. National Anthem • : A country’s official song. • : Everyone stands to sing the national anthem at the ceremony.7. Speech • : Words spoken to a group of people. • : The president gives a speech after being sworn in.
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If you like learning about the current news and improving your English for your next English conversation, this English lesson is for you. While watching a news report about the possible end of war in Gaza, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms,, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners. 💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join📰 Get 50% off GROUND NEWS https://check.ground.news/AmericanEnglishBrent 📽️ Want to record lessons like this? I livestream with STREAMYARD: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/6287572368359424🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10🎥 The Camera I Use for Outdoor Lessons: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ📹 The Other Camera I Use: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ📘 The Book I'm Currently Reading: https://amzn.to/3Atd0JU*As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn money if you click.Hamas-Israel Cease-fire Cease-fire: An agreement to stop fighting for a period of time. • : Hamas and Israel agreed to a cease-fire to stop the violence temporarily. • : The two soccer teams called a cease-fire to discuss the game rules.On the brink: Very close to something happening, usually bad. • : The region is on the brink of war, but leaders are trying to negotiate. • : He was on the brink of failing the exam but managed to pass with extra studying.Laid out : Explained or arranged clearly. • : The negotiators laid out a plan for peace between Hamas and Israel. • : The teacher laid out the homework instructions on the board.Come to fruition: Something planned that is now happening or becoming real. • : The peace talks are finally coming to fruition after months of work. • : His dream of becoming a doctor is coming to fruition.Hostages: People taken and held by force to demand something in return. • : Several hostages were released during the cease-fire agreement. • : The robbers held the customers hostage during the bank robbery.Halt: To stop something completely. • : Both sides agreed to halt the attacks immediately. • : The bus came to a sudden halt at the red light.Tense : Feeling nervous or worried. • : The atmosphere in the region remains tense despite the cease-fire. • : She felt tense before giving her speech in class.Imminent: About to happen very soon. • : A cease-fire seems imminent as leaders continue discussions. • : Dark clouds showed that rain was imminent.A great deal of: A lot of something. • : A great deal of effort is needed to rebuild after the conflict. • : She has a great deal of experience in teaching.Logjam: A situation where progress is blocked. • : Talks reached a logjam until both sides made compromises. • : Traffic caused a logjam on the highway this morning.Tamped down: To reduce or control something. • : The government tamped down protests to maintain peace. • : She tamped down her excitement to focus on the test.Back on its feet: Recovered and working again. • : The city is back on its feet after months of rebuilding. • : After the flu, he was finally back on his feet.On its back foot: In a defensive or weak position. • : The sudden attack left the soldier on his back foot. • : The losing team was on its back foot in the final minutes of the game.Pinned down: Trapped or unable to move. • : Soldiers were pinned down by enemy fire. • : The kitten was pinned down under the heavy blanket and couldn’t move.Ringing : To form a circle around something or someone. • : The army is ringing the town to prevent further attacks. • : The children were ringing the birthday cake, ready to sing.
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If you like learning about the current news and improving your English for your next English conversation, this English lesson is for you. While watching a news report about the tremendous amount of damage caused by the California fires, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms,, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners. 💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join📰 Get 50% off GROUND NEWS https://check.ground.news/AmericanEnglishBrent 📽️ Want to record lessons like this? I livestream with STREAMYARD: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/6287572368359424🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10🎥 The Camera I Use for Outdoor Lessons: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ📹 The Other Camera I Use: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ📘 The Book I'm Currently Reading: https://amzn.to/3Atd0JU*As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn money if you click.California Fire 1. Devastated: Very sad or completely destroyed.: The Pacific Palisades community was devastated after the fires destroyed many homes.She was devastated after her good friend lost her house in the fire. 2. Unprecedented: Something that has never happened before.: The firefighters faced unprecedented challenges because the fire spread so fast.It would have been unprecedented if Kamala Harris would have won the election. She would have been our first female president. 3. Get Access: To be able to enter or use something.: People could not get access to their homes because of the evacuation. 4. Structures: Buildings or things people build.: Over 1,000 structures, including homes and stores, were burned in the fire. 5. Unimaginable: Hard to believe or imagine.: The damage caused by the fire was unimaginable for the people living there. 6. Synagogue: A place where Jewish people pray. Like a church for Christians or a mosque for Muslims.: The fire damaged a synagogue in Pacific Palisades, and people were very sad. 7. Pacific Palisades: A neighborhood in Los Angeles, California.: The fires in Pacific Palisades were some of the worst in California this year. 8. Swell: To get bigger or larger in number.: The number of people leaving their homes started to swell as the fire got worse. 9. Renew: To start again or make something new.: People are working to renew their community after the fire destroyed so much. 10. Looting: Stealing during a disaster.: Police stopped people from looting empty homes during the fire. 11. National Guard: A part of the military that helps in emergencies.: The National Guard came to help people leave safely during the fire. 12. Bathroom Tiles: Flat pieces used on bathroom walls or floors.: The fire was so hot it cracked bathroom tiles in many homes. 13. Exposing Vulnerabilities: Showing weaknesses or problems.: The fire showed vulnerabilities in the city’s emergency plans. 14. Hampered: Made something harder to do.: Strong winds hampered firefighters trying to stop the fire. 15. Water Pressure: How strong water flows through pipes.: Firefighters had trouble because the water pressure was too low. 16. Volumes of Water: Large amounts of water.: They needed huge volumes of water to fight the fire. 17. Magnitude: The size or importance of something.: The magnitude of the fire made it one of the worst in California.
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