American English With Brent

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.

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.

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 a major snowstorm that hit the United States this past week, 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. 5 Killed in Freak Snowstorm 1. Dig out: To clear snow from an area. • After the snowstorm, we had to dig out our car to drive. 2. Dozen: A group of 12. • The store sold a dozen eggs for $3. 3. Buried: Covered completely by snow or something else. • The car was buried under snow after the storm. 4. A stretch: A long piece of land or road or time. • There is a long stretch of road between the two towns where there are no gas stations. I have had a stretch of bad days this week. 5. The Central Plains: A big, flat area in the middle of the U.S., like Kansas and Nebraska. • Farmers in the central Plains grow a lot of food. 6. Impacted: Affected by something. • The storm impacted travel plans for many people. Learning English has really impacted my life. I now have more friends and a better job. 7. Lost power: When electricity stops working. • We lost power during the storm and had no lights. 8. Widespread: Happening in a big area. • The snow caused widespread problems in many states. 9. Meteorologist: A person who studies the weather. • The meteorologist said it will snow again tomorrow. 10. The National Mall: A big park in Washington, D.C., with famous buildings and museums. • Many people visit the National Mall every year. 11. Cherry blossoms: Pretty pink or white flowers on cherry trees, famous in Washington, D.C. • The cherry blossoms bloom every spring. 12. Ferocious: Very strong or wild. • The ferocious wind blew trees down. 13. Trek: A long and hard trip. • We made a trek through the snow to get to the store. 14. Piling up: Collecting or building up in a large amount. • Snow was piling up on the streets during the storm. 15. Relatively: Compared to something else. • This winter has been relatively warmer than last year. 16. Fleet: A group of vehicles, like cars or trucks, owned by a company. • The city sent out a fleet of snowplows to clear the roads. 17. Federal employee: A person who works for the government. • My uncle is a federal employee who works in Washington, D.C. 18. Blizzard: A very bad snowstorm with strong wind. • The blizzard made it hard to drive or even walk outside. 19. Decades: A time of 10 years. • This was the worst storm in decades. 20. Stranding: Leaving someone stuck in a place. • The snowstorm was so bad it stranded drivers on the highway. 21. Stalling: Slowing down or stopping something. • The snow was stalling traffic for hours.

Syria’s Future Chris Murphy is a U.S. Senator from Connecticut. He has been in the Senate since 2013 and is part of the Democratic Party. He works on issues like gun control, health care, and foreign policy. Before joining the Senate, he served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007 to 2013 and worked in Connecticut’s state government. He became well-known after the Sandy Hook school shooting in Connecticut, where he pushed for stronger gun laws. He also speaks out for human rights and works on safety and international issues. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is an important group in the U.S. Senate. It helps guide the country’s foreign policy and relationships with other countries. The committee approves treaties, confirms U.S. ambassadors, and plans foreign aid. It also discusses laws about global issues like security, human rights, and trade. Started in 1816, it is one of the oldest Senate committees. The committee has 21 members and focuses on how the U.S. works with the rest of the world. ISIS • : A group called the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. They are known for using violence and terrorism. • : ISIS is a dangerous group that has hurt many people. ISIL • : Another name for ISIS, meaning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. • : Some people call ISIS “ISIL” because the Levant is another name for the region they talk about. Play out • : To happen or develop in a certain way. • : Many nations are waiting to see how the situation will play out in Syria. Chemical weapons • : Dangerous weapons that use chemicals to harm or kill people. • : Using chemical weapons is against international law. Weapons of Mass Destruction • : Very powerful weapons that can kill many people at once, like nuclear or chemical weapons. • : The government is trying to stop the spread of weapons of mass destruction. The jury is still out • : People do not know the final answer or decision yet. • : The jury is still out on whether the plan will work. Extremist groups • : Groups that believe in very extreme ideas and may use violence to support their beliefs. • : Extremist groups can be dangerous to the safety of others. Take them at their word • : To believe what someone says without questioning it. • : The teacher took him at his word when he said he finished his homework. Inclusive • : Making sure everyone is included and treated equally. • : The school is very inclusive and welcomes students from all cultures. Arab • : A person from Arab countries, like Egypt, Iraq, or Saudi Arabia. 200 million people. 20 Different countries • : Many Arab countries are located in the Middle East. Self-governance • : When a group or country makes its own rules and decisions. • : The people fought for self-governance and independence. To have a voice • : To be able to share opinions and be heard. • : It is important for everyone to have a voice in the meeting. Leverage • : Power or an advantage that helps someone get what they want. • : He used his experience as leverage to get the job.