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