American English With Brent

In this English lesson, you’ll learn 25 words we use to describe dry things, from sand and cactus to crackers and biscuits. These words will help you speak better English in everyday life and prepare for exams like IELTS and TOEFL.✅ I can be your speaking partner https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use Code SUMMER10 for 10% off your conversation🌵 Dry Things VocabularySand – Tiny grains of rock found on beaches and deserts. The sand was hot under my feet. We built a castle with sand at the beach.Desert – A large, dry area with little rain. The camel walked across the desert. The desert has very little water.Towel – A cloth used to dry your body. I used a towel after swimming. The towel was soft and clean.. Phrasal Verb: Dry Off: To become dry or make something dry, usually after being wet.After swimming, I used a towel to dry off.The dog sat in the sun to dry off after the bath.Dust – Tiny dry dirt in the air or on things. The table was covered in dust. She sneezed because of the dust.Cracker – A small, dry, and crispy snack. He ate a cracker with cheese. The cracker broke into pieces.Cereal – Dry grains eaten with milk. I poured cereal into the bowl. Cereal is a quick breakfast.Hay – Dry grass for animals to eat. The horse ate the hay. We stacked hay in the barn.Leaf – The flat, green part of a plant (dry when it falls). The dry leaves crumbled in my hand. Leaves fell from the tree in autumn.Skin – The outside covering of your body (can be dry). My skin feels dry in winter. She put lotion on her dry skin.Cardboard – Thick paper used for boxes. The box was made of cardboard. Cardboard is dry and easy to tear.Bone – The hard part inside your body. The dog chewed on a dry bone. Bones help your body stand up.Chalk – A dry stick used to write on boards. The teacher wrote with chalk. The chalk made my hands dry.Beans – Small dry seeds used as food. We soaked the beans before cooking. The beans were dry and hard.Nuts – Dry fruit with a hard shell. He ate some nuts for a snack. The nuts were dry and crunchy.Seeds – Small dry parts of plants. She planted the seeds in the soil. The seeds were dry in the bag.Corn – Dry yellow seeds used for food. Corn was growing in the field. We popped the dry corn into popcorn.Cactus – A dry plant that grows in deserts. The cactus has sharp spines. Cacti can live with little water.Brick – A dry block used to build. The house was made of brick. The brick wall was strong.Soil – Dirt for plants (dry without rain). The soil was dry and hard. Farmers need wet soil to grow crops.Ash – Dry gray powder from fire. Ash covered the ground after the fire. The wind blew the ash away.Coal – Black dry rock for burning. Coal was used to heat houses. The train ran on coal.Charcoal – Dry black wood for cooking fires. We grilled food on charcoal. The charcoal made black dust.Powder – Dry, fine grains like dust. Baby powder smells nice. The powder spilled on the floor.Flour – Dry powder for baking. She mixed flour to make bread. Flour covered the kitchen counter.Crumb – A small piece of dry food. There were crumbs on the table. The bird ate a crumb of bread.Biscuit – A dry bread snack. He ate a biscuit with tea. The biscuit was dry and sweet.Trail Mix – A dry snack of nuts and fruit. She ate trail mix while hiking. Trail mix is dry but tasty.Jerky – Dry meat for a snack. He ate beef jerky. Jerky is very dry but tasty.Lips – The edge of your mouth (can be dry). Her lips were dry in winter. He used lip balm for dry lips.

The United States and Venezuela are fighting with words, and some people think war could be next. Many say Trump wants Venezuela’s oil, and this story has shocked the world.✅ Speak Better English With Me https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use Code SUMMER10 for 10% off your conversation💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join1. Mess With – to bother or cause problems for someone.Don’t mess with my little brother, or you’ll regret it.2. Nicolás Maduro – the president of Venezuela.Nicolás Maduro gave a speech on television.3. Rare – not common; unusual.It is rare to see snow in the Caribbean.4. Buildup – an increase in something over time.There was a buildup of soldiers near the border.5. Caribbean – the islands and sea area between North and South America.Many tourists like to visit the Caribbean for vacation.6. Combat – fighting, usually in war.The soldiers were trained for combat.combat (verb): to fight against something.: We must combat pollution to keep the air clean.7. Extravagant – spending too much money or using too much.The party was extravagant, with gold decorations everywhere.8. Unjustifiable – something that cannot be defended or excused.The attack was unjustifiable, and many people were angry.9. Immoral – not right or good; against moral rules.It is immoral to steal from your friends.10. Bloody (British) – (slang) used to show anger or surprise.That was a bloody good game!11. Preparedness – being ready for something.The school practiced drills to improve their preparedness for emergencies.12. Senior Fellow – an expert or researcher with a high position in an organization.The senior fellow wrote an article about world politics.13. Flotilla – a small group of ships.A flotilla of boats sailed into the harbor.14. Drug Trafficking – the business of making and selling illegal drugs.The police arrested men for drug trafficking.15. Narco – short for “narcotics” or people who work in drug crime.The movie showed the life of a powerful narco.16. Unprecedented – something that has never happened before.The storm was unprecedented in its strength.17. Objectives – goals or things you want to achieve.The teacher explained the objectives for the project.18. Taking Out – removing or destroying something.The army was focused on taking out the enemy base.19. Invade – to enter a place by force, usually with an army.The soldiers planned to invade the city at night.20. Out of the Question – impossible; cannot happen.Skipping the final exam is out of the question.21. Surgical – related to surgery; also used to mean very precise, exact.The doctors performed a surgical operation.22. Conceivable – possible to imagine.It is conceivable that we will travel to Mars one day.23. Set Off – to start something (like an alarm or an event).The fireworks set off a loud noise.24. Peril – great danger.The hikers were in peril during the storm.

A dangerous new alliance could push the United States out of power. Are Russia, China, and others planning a future where America is no longer in charge?✅ I can be your speaking partner https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use Code SUMMER10 for 10% off your conversationEurasian – about both Europe and Asia. : The leaders talked about Eurasian trade between Europe and Asia.Stable – steady, not changing quickly. : China wants a stable friendship with India and Russia.Upend – to turn over or change completely. : The summit could upend the old system led by the West.Elaborate – detailed or fancy. : Xi gave an elaborate plan for new projects.Might – strength or power. : The summit showed the might of these big countries.Intentions – plans or goals. : Modi’s intentions were to grow trust and trade.Disarray – confusion or disorder. : Some experts said the group might fall into disarray.Military Bloc – a group of countries joined for defense. : The SCO is not just a military bloc, but also for trade.Count On – to depend on. : Russia can count on China’s support.Be At Odds – to disagree. : India and China have been at odds about their border.Clash – to fight or argue strongly. : The leaders did not want to clash during the meeting.Beats Up On – to hit again and again (real or in words). : Modi’s message beats up on the need for trust.Reached Out – tried to connect or talk. : Putin reached out to India for closer ties.Embraced – accepted gladly. : The leaders embraced the idea of more energy trade.Crude Oil – oil in its natural form. : They spoke about selling crude oil to each other.Hypocritical – saying one thing but doing another.Some people said it was hypocritical for leaders to talk about peace while selling more weapons.Levying – charging a tax or fee. : The group warned against levying high trade taxes.Manifesting – showing clearly. : Smiles were manifesting friendship at the summit.Roll Out The Red Carpet – give a very special welcome. : China rolled out the red carpet for Putin’s visit.Sacrifices – things given up for something else. : India may make sacrifices to keep peace in the region.Comparison – looking at how things are alike or different. : In comparison to Western meetings, this one felt different.Underdog – the weaker side. : Smaller countries in the group feel like underdogs.

In this lesson, we look at news reports about Trump’s health and the bruises on his hands. You’ll learn useful English words and expressions to talk about health, secrets, and scandals in the news.✅ I can be your speaking partner https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use Code SUMMER10 for 10% off your conversation💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join1. Collapse: To fall down or suddenly stop working.: The player collapsed on the field after running too hard.2. Trajectory: The path or direction something moves or develops.: The rocket’s trajectory sent it high into the sky.3. Take the Foot Off the Gas: To slow down or stop trying so hard.: The team took their foot off the gas after scoring, and the other team caught up.4. Stamina: The strength to keep going for a long time.: Running a marathon takes a lot of stamina.5. Nervous Breakdown: A time when someone is too stressed and cannot handle daily life.: After weeks of pressure, he had a nervous breakdown and needed rest.6. Conspiracy Theory: A belief that events happen because of a secret plan.: Some people believe in a conspiracy theory about the moon landing.7. Viral: Something that spreads quickly on the internet.: Her dance video went viral and millions of people watched it.8. Whereabouts: The place where someone or something is.: The police asked about his whereabouts on the night of the accident.9. In Person: Face-to-face, not online.: I met my teacher in person at school today.10. Virtual: Happening online or with technology, not face-to-face.: We had a virtual meeting on Zoom.11. Health Scare: A time when people think someone might be very sick.: She had a health scare, but the doctor said she was fine now.12. Hashtag: A word with “#” used on social media to group posts.: People used the hashtag #SaveThePlanet to share ideas.13. Vein: A tube in the body that carries blood.: The nurse put the needle into my vein.14. Swollen: Bigger than normal because of injury or illness.: His ankle was swollen after the fall.15. Ankles: The joints that connect the feet and legs.: She twisted both ankles while running.16. Bruises: Dark marks on the skin from a hit or fall.: He had bruises on his arms after the game.17. Makeup: Colors or creams people put on their face.: She wore makeup for the school play.18. Fueling: Giving something energy or making it grow stronger.: His anger was fueling the fight.19. Step In: To replace someone and do their job.: When the teacher was sick, another teacher stepped in.20. Speculation: A guess or idea without all the facts.: There was speculation about who would win the game.21. Crisis Averted: A big problem was stopped before it happened.: The pilot landed safely, and a crisis was averted.

In this English lesson, you’ll learn 26 everyday words related to warmth, heat, and being hot—from things in your kitchen to natural disasters like volcanoes. Each word has a simple definition and sentence to help English learners understand and use it in real life.✅ I can be your speaking partner https://brentspeak.as.me/ 👨‍🦰 Visit for a Hair Transplant: https://cabhealth.com/ Use Brent10 for 10% off your transplant1. Warm: A little hot, but comfortable.: I like to drink warm tea on a cold day.2. Fever: When your body is too hot because you are sick.: She stayed home from school because she had a fever.3. Toasty: Nicely warm and cozy.: The blanket made me feel toasty on the couch.4. Toast: Bread that is cooked until it is brown and warm.: He made a piece of toast and put butter on it.5. Oven: A machine that heats food from all sides.: She put the pizza in the oven to warm it up.6. Stove: A machine you use to cook food on top.: He cooked soup on the stove until it was hot.7. Boiling Water: Water that is so hot it makes bubbles.: Be careful—the pot has boiling water in it.8. Steaming: Letting out hot mist from something warm.: The rice was steaming when it came out of the pot.9. Blow on your food: Gently breathe on food to cool it down.: The soup was too hot, so she had to blow on her food.10. Hot Sauce: A spicy liquid that makes food taste hot.: He put hot sauce on his eggs to make them spicy.11. FieryDefinition: Very hot or full of strong heat or emotion.Example: The campfire gave off a fiery glow in the dark night.12. Volcano: A mountain that can shoot out hot lava.: The volcano erupted and sent hot rocks into the air.13. Lava: Very hot, melted rock from a volcano.: The red lava flowed down the side of the volcano.14. Spew: To shoot out something quickly, like hot lava or steam.: The volcano began to spew smoke and lava.15. Sweat: Water drops on your skin when you get too hot.: He started to sweat while playing soccer in the sun.16. Scorch: To burn the surface of something.: The fire scorched the edge of the paper.17. Beach Sand: Sand at the beach that can get hot in the sun.: The beach sand was so warm it burned my feet.18. Singe: To burn something just a little.: The fire singed the bottom of her jeans.19. Hairdryer: A machine that blows warm air to dry your hair.: She used a hairdryer to warm up after her shower.20. Balmy: Warm and gentle in a nice way (used for weather).: We took a walk on a balmy summer night.21. Balm: A soft cream that helps sore skin and feels warm.: He used a balm to help his dry lips feel better.22. Roasting: Very hot, like being cooked.: It was roasting in the car with the windows closed.23. Sweltering: Uncomfortably hot.: The room was sweltering with no fan or air.24. Blistering: Extremely hot, like burning.: The blistering sun made it hard to stay outside.25. Blister: A bubble on your skin from heat or rubbing.: She got a blister from walking in hot shoes.26. Fever Blister: A small sore near your mouth caused by a virus and sometimes heat.: He got a fever blister after being sick with a cold.

In today's English lesson, you will learn how to talk about cold things in English much better than you are now.✅ I can be your speaking partner https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use Code SUMMER10 for 10% off your conversation❄ Weather & NatureSnow – Soft, white frozen water that falls from the sky. The snow covered the ground like a fluffy white blanket.Frost – A thin layer of ice on surfaces. The grass had frost in the morning, sparkling in the sunlight.Icicle – A thin stick of ice hanging from something. The roof had long icicles hanging down like glass decorations.Snowflake – A tiny piece of frozen water that falls from the sky. A snowflake landed on my hand and melted in seconds.Hail – Small balls of ice that fall from the sky. Hail hit the car during the storm, making loud tapping sounds.Sleet – Rain mixed with snow or ice. Sleet made the roads slippery and dangerous for drivers.Blizzard – A strong snowstorm. The blizzard made it hard to see outside, even a few feet ahead.Snowstorm – A lot of snow falling at one time. The snowstorm lasted all night, covering the town in deep snow.Slush – Wet snow mixed with water. The sidewalk was covered with slush, soaking my shoes.🥶 Objects, Foods & Drinks10. Ice – Frozen water.There is ice in my drink, clinking against the glass.Ice Cube – A small block of ice. She put ice cubes in her water to make it extra cold.Freezer – A cold part of a fridge where food is kept frozen. The ice cream is in the freezer, next to the frozen vegetables.Fridge – A machine that keeps food cold. The milk is in the fridge, on the top shelf.Popsicle – Frozen flavored water on a stick. The popsicle melted in the sun, dripping down my hand.Ice cream – Sweet frozen milk dessert. We had chocolate ice cream for dessert after dinner.🌍 Places & Animals16. Iceberg – A huge piece of ice floating in the ocean.The ship sailed past an iceberg, most of it hidden under the water.Glacier – A slow-moving river of ice. The glacier is melting because of warm weather in the summer.Polar Bear – A large white bear that lives in cold places. The polar bear walked across the ice, looking for food.Penguin – A black and white bird that lives in cold places. The penguin slid on the ice toward the water.Ski Slope – A snowy hill for skiing. We went down the ski slope fast, feeling the wind in our faces.Ice Rink – A place to skate on ice. We went to the ice rink to skate with our friends.Arctic – The very cold area at the top of the Earth. The Arctic is home to polar bears, seals, and snowy owls.Antarctica – A cold continent at the bottom of the Earth. Penguins live in Antarctica, where the land is covered in ice.Ice Fishing – Fishing through a hole in ice. He went ice fishing on the lake, waiting for a fish to bite.🧣 Body & Clothing25. Shiver – To shake because you are cold.I started to shiver in the cold wind, even with my coat on.Winter Coat – A heavy coat for cold weather. I wore my winter coat outside because the temperature was below freezing.Snow Boots – Boots for walking in snow. She put on her snow boots before going out to play.Frostbite – An injury from very cold temperatures. He got frostbite on his fingers after staying outside too long.Snowman – A man made from snow. They made a big snowman in the yard with a carrot for a nose.

In this lesson, you’ll learn important English words and idioms that world leaders and the news often use. I’ll explain each one in simple English with examples so you can understand and use them too.✅ I can be your speaking partner https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use Code SUMMER10 for 10% off your conversation💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/joinDisclaimer – A message that says, “I’m not responsible.”: The paper had a disclaimer saying the advice might not be correct.Interpreter – A person who translates spoken language.: The interpreter helped the two leaders talk to each other.Rearm – To give weapons or supplies again.: The country had to rearm its army after the attack.Kissing up – Trying too hard to please someone important.: He is always kissing up to the teacher to look good.Foolproof – Something so safe or easy it cannot fail.: This plan is foolproof—it works every time.Throw under the bus – To blame someone else to protect yourself.: She threw me under the bus so she wouldn’t get in trouble.Corrupt – Doing dishonest or illegal things, often in power.: The corrupt mayor took money for himself.Mental decline – When someone’s thinking or memory gets worse.: The doctor checked for signs of mental decline in the patient.Rigged – Fixed in a dishonest or unfair way.: People thought the game was rigged, so the winner was not fair.Went through hell – Had a very hard or painful time.: He went through hell after losing his job.Mail-in ballots – Votes that are sent by mail.: Many people used mail-in ballots to vote from home.Off-topic – Not about the main subject.: That question is off-topic; we are talking about history.Fraud – A lie or trick to get money or power.: She went to jail for fraud because she lied about her business.Transgender – A person whose gender is different from the one given at birth.: The school supports its transgender students.Mugged – Attacked and robbed in public.: He was mugged while walking home at night.Lead the charge – To be the first or strongest to start something.: She led the charge to make the park cleaner.Article 5 – NATO’s rule: if one country is attacked, all must help.: Because of Article 5, all NATO members must defend each other.Trilat – Short for “trilateral,” meaning a meeting with three sides or countries.: The U.S., Ukraine, and the EU had a trilat meeting.Ushered out – Politely made to leave.: The guard ushered out the man after the meeting.

President Trump and Vladimir Putin met in Alaska, but the summit ended in disappointment with nothing accomplished. In this English lesson, you’ll learn the key words and phrases from this failed meeting so you can follow world news with confidence.✅ I can be your speaking partner https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use Code SUMMER10 for 10% off your conversation💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/joinHere is the full newscast: https://youtu.be/dpqeKR1zCeM?si=aVMH6GIaXS7kSJMHStand out – To be different from the rest.One of Trump’s comments stood out in the meeting.Takeaway – The main point you learn after a meeting.The takeaway was that nothing new was agreed on.I want to be clear – To make sure people understand.Trump said, “I want to be clear, we made no deal.”Justly – In a fair way.Putin said he was justly protecting his country.Earth-shattering – Very surprising or big.People hoped for earth-shattering news, but nothing happened.Trilateral – Involving three countries.Some wanted a trilateral meeting with China too.Breakthrough – A big step forward.Reporters asked if there was a breakthrough. There wasn’t.Takeaways – The important lessons (plural).One of the takeaways was that both leaders disagreed.Critical – Very important.This was a critical chance to improve relations.Stood Firm – Did not change position.Putin stood firm on what he wanted.Contrast – A big difference.There was a contrast between promises and results.Collapse of Kabul – When Afghanistan’s capital city fell to the Taliban in 2021.Some said Putin saw how the U.S. handled the Collapse of Kabul and decided to invade Ukraine. Mass – To gather in a large group.Protesters began to mass outside the building.Inconclusive – No clear result.The meeting was inconclusive. Nothing was decided.Durable – Strong and able to last.They wanted a durable peace plan but didn’t get one.Stable – Steady, not changing suddenly.The leaders talked about keeping things stable.Autonomy and sovereignty – Autonomy = self-rule; sovereignty = full control of a country.Many world leaders said that Ukraine’s autonomy and sovereignty were important.

Get ready for the upcoming Trump–Putin summit in Alaska with this special English lesson! Learn the key words and phrases you need so you can follow every moment of the news and not miss a thing.✅ I can be your speaking partner https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use Code SUMMER10 for 10% off your conversation💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/joinVocabulary Quiz1. Which sentence shows the meaning of fate?A) He bought some fruit at the market.B) It was her fate to travel the world.C) She turned on the light.D) He forgot his homework.2. If someone shows up to a party, they…A) leave early.B) bring food.C) arrive at the party.D) dance all night.3. A summit is…A) the top of a mountain.B) a meeting between leaders.C) a kind of food.D) a type of sport.4. If you give up, you…A) keep trying.B) stop trying.C) start a new hobby.D) win a prize.5. Swapping means…A) eating quickly.B) trading one thing for another.C) losing something.D) buying something expensive.6. To specify means to…A) guess the answer.B) say something clearly and exactly.C) speak quietly.D) tell a story.7. An aggressor is…A) someone who starts a fight or war.B) someone who helps in a fight.C) someone who makes peace.D) someone who studies history.8. Parameters are…A) ideas for a story.B) rules or limits for something.C) tools for cooking.D) different kinds of animals.9. Consequences are…A) the results of an action.B) questions in a game.C) good feelings after eating.D) pieces of equipment.10. A follow-up is…A) a rest after work.B) something done to check after an earlier event.C) a new activity.D) a group meeting.11. Setting the table means…A) washing the dishes.B) putting plates, forks, and spoons on a table.C) moving the table to another room.D) buying new furniture.12. If someone is downplaying something, they are…A) making it seem less important.B) making it seem more exciting.C) making it easier to understand.D) playing a game with friends.Answer KeyBCBBBBABABBA

In this lesson, you’ll learn about 10 famous men who had surprising and sometimes horrible secrets. While we explore their stories, you’ll also learn 50 new English words that can help you on the IELTS or TOEFL exam. These words will improve your vocabulary, reading, and speaking skills so you can understand and use English more confidently.✅ I can be your speaking partner https://brentspeak.as.me/