Melania Trump’s English is Just Not Good Enough

Is Melania Trump's English really "not good enough," as some people claim? Join me in this lesson as we analyze her speech patterns to learn important vocabulary and grammar from the news.📝 Read the news more easily with this Free News Vocabulary Guide: https://american-english-with-brent.kit.com/bcb3b9f6f2Bonus English: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/usbrent/subscribeOriginal News: https://youtu.be/9OdWJe5lKk0?si=Xn-ExNDz0mNUQi161. PluggingDefinition: (Informal) To talk about a product, book, or movie publicly to encourage people to buy or watch it (promoting/advertising).Example: The actor was on the talk show plugging his new action movie.2. RiotsDefinition: A violent situation where a large crowd of people behaves badly in a public place.Example: The police stopped the riots in the city center after the angry protest.3. Monster (Big)Definition: Used as an adjective to describe something that is huge or very successful.Example: The hurricane was a monster storm that covered the whole state.4. PreciousDefinition: Very valuable, loved, or important.Example: Her grandmother gave her a precious gold ring for her birthday.5. Camp Mystic (Texas)Definition: The specific name of a summer camp (a place children go for activities during summer holiday).Example: She spent her summers swimming and hiking at Camp Mystic.6. Palisades Fire (California)Definition: The specific name of a large wildfire (forest fire) that happened in California.Example: The smoke from the Palisades Fire could be seen from miles away.7. CompassionDefinition: A strong feeling of sympathy for people who are suffering and a desire to help them.Example: The nurse showed great compassion for her sick patients.8. AssistanceDefinition: Help or support.Example: If you need assistance with your homework, please ask the teacher.9. Pull Back the CurtainDefinition: (Idiom) To reveal the truth or show what happens behind the scenes (secretly).Example: This documentary will pull back the curtain on how the government really works.10. Trailer (Movie)Definition: A short video advertisement for a new film.Example: The trailer was so exciting that I want to see the movie immediately.11. A Private PersonDefinition: Someone who likes to keep their personal life secret and does not talk much about their feelings.Example: Even though she is famous, she is a very private person and stays home often.12. First LadyDefinition: The wife of the President of the United States.Example: The First Lady gave a speech about education at the school.13. East WingDefinition: The part of the White House where the First Lady has her offices and staff.Example: The First Lady held a meeting with her team in the East Wing.14. InaugurationDefinition: A special ceremony to officially mark the beginning of a new leader's term of office.Example: Millions of people watched the President's inauguration on television in January.15. In One TakeDefinition: Filming a scene for a movie or video perfectly the first time, without stopping or repeating it.Example: The actor was so prepared that he filmed the difficult scene in one take.16. That Was A PlusDefinition: That was an advantage or a good thing.Example: The hotel was cheap, and it was near the beach, so that was a plus.17. The RotundaDefinition: A round building or room, often with a dome (rounded roof), usually found in government buildings like the U.S. Capitol.Example: The statue was placed in the center of the Rotunda for everyone to see.18. Air Force OneDefinition: The official airplane used by the President of the United States.Example: The President waved to the crowd before getting on Air Force One.19. CordialDefinition: Friendly, but polite and formal (not overly close).Example: The two leaders had a cordial meeting, even though they disagree on politics.