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 decorated U.S. Army Special Forces Master Sgt. Matthew Livelsberger driving a Tesla cybertruck up to a Trump hotel, 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. 1. Sin City: • : A nickname for Las Vegas, known for its entertainment and nightlife. • : The explosion happened in Sin City, near a famous hotel. • : Many tourists visit Sin City to enjoy the casinos and shows. 2. Shedding Light: • : Making something clearer or easier to understand. • : The investigation is shedding light on the reasons behind the incident. • : The teacher’s explanation shed light on the difficult topic. 3. Highly Decorated: • : Having received many awards or honors, especially in the military. • : The man involved was a highly decorated Green Beret. • : The highly decorated athlete won several gold medals. 4. Green Beret: • : A member of the U.S. Army Special Forces, known for special missions. • : The Green Beret was on leave when the event occurred. • : Becoming a Green Beret requires intense training. 5. A Wake-Up Call: • : An event that alerts people to a problem or danger. • : The explosion was intended as a wake-up call for the country. • : Failing the test was a wake-up call to study harder. 6. Excerpts: • : Short parts taken from a longer text or speech. • : Excerpts from his notes were found on his phone. • : She read excerpts from her favorite book to the class. 7. Terminally Ill: • : Having a disease that cannot be cured and will lead to death. • : He was not terminally ill, according to reports. • : The hospital provides care for terminally ill patients. 8. Spectacles: • : Eyeglasses; also, something impressive to see. • : He wore spectacles during the interview. • : The fireworks were a beautiful spectacle. 9. Stunt: • : A dangerous or unusual action done to attract attention. • : Authorities are investigating if the act was a stunt. • : The actor performed a daring stunt in the movie. 10. Motive: • : The reason someone does something. • : Police are searching for the motive behind the explosion. • : Her motive for volunteering was to help others. 11. Approved Leave: • : Official permission to take time off from work. • : The soldier was on approved leave during the incident. • : She took approved leave to attend her sister’s wedding. 12. Thumb Drive: • : A small device used to store and transfer computer files; also called a USB drive. • : Investigators found a thumb drive with important information. • : He saved his homework on a thumb drive. 13. Valet: • : A person who parks guests’ cars at a hotel or restaurant. • : The valet parked the Cybertruck before the explosion. • : The valet brought our car to the front of the hotel.