American English With Brent

President Biden, Former Presidents Obama and Clinton, and Vice President Harris will all speak at the Democratic National Convention. In this English lesson, we will watch a news clip about protests about abortion rights and freedom in Palestine outside of the DNC. Delegate: A person chosen to represent others at the convention. Nominee: The person chosen by the party to run for President. 1. Made their way - : To move or go toward a place. - : Protesters made their way to Union Park to join the rally supporting Palestinian liberation. 2. Make their voices heard - : To express opinions or concerns loudly and clearly so that others notice. - : Activists gathered to make their voices heard on keeping abortion rights legal during the DNC. 3. Union Park - : A public park in Chicago often used for large gatherings and events. - : The protest at Union Park attracted hundreds of people demanding reproductive rights. 4. Rally - : A large public meeting, especially for a political cause or protest. - : The reproductive rights rally drew a big crowd of supporters at the DNC. 5. Breathing a sigh of relief - : Feeling less worried or stressed after something improves or turns out well. - : People in Chicago were breathing a sigh of relief when the protests were kept peaceful. 6. Get underway - : To start or begin something. - : The DNC gets underway tonight in Chicago. 7. Reproductive rights rally - : People getting together, raising awareness for the need to protect women’s rights to legal abortions. - : The reproductive rights rally was one of the largest events during the protests at the DNC. 8. Out in full force - : Present in large numbers. - : Protesters were out in full force, demanding that the DNC take a stand on keeping abortion legal. 9. Lining - : Standing or forming a line along a place. - : Protesters were lining the streets outside the DNC, holding signs for Palestinian liberation. 10. Coalition - : A group of people or organizations working together for a common cause. - : The protest was organized by a coalition of groups supporting both reproductive rights and Palestinian liberation. 11. Comprised - : Made up of or including specific parts or members. - : The protest was comprised of people from various backgrounds, all united for a common cause. 12. Liberation - : The act of gaining freedom and rights, especially from oppression. - : The protesters chanted for the liberation of oppressed people in Palestine. 13. Oppressed - : Treated unfairly and cruelly, especially by those in power. - : The speakers at the rally highlighted the voices of the oppressed, urging the DNC to support their cause.

In this live American English lesson, you will learn 21 different ways to talk about sleep in English. 🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼‍🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/ Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10 ☀️ For the rest of the summer, I am offering private conversations. Click here for more information: https://americanenglishwithbrent.as.me/ 💙 WANT PRIVATE LIVE CHATS AND BONUS ENGLISH? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join 📽️ Want to record lessons like this? I livestream with STREAMYARD: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/6287572368359424 🇺🇸 WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMERICAN REPUBLICANS AND AMERICAN DEMOCRATS https://youtu.be/MYl1JIAguiQ How to Talk About Sleep in English 1. Drowsy Feeling sleepy or tired. After a long day at school, I felt very drowsy and wanted to take a nap. Taking medicine may cause you to feel drowsy. 2. Doze off To fall asleep, often unintentionally, or when you didn’t plan on it. He dozed off during the movie because he was so tired. If you doze off while driving, it could be super dangerous. 3. Count sheep To imagine sheep jumping over a fence to help you fall asleep. When I can't sleep, I count sheep to help me relax. 4. Nightmare A scary or bad dream. She woke up in the middle of the night after having a nightmare. 5. Toss and turn To move around a lot in bed because you can't sleep. I was tossing and turning all night and couldn't fall asleep. 6. Sleep like a baby To sleep very well and deeply. After hiking all day, he slept like a baby. 7. Catch up on sleep To get extra sleep to make up for not sleeping enough before. I need to catch up on sleep this weekend because I've been studying late every night. 8. Snore To make a loud noise while breathing in sleep. My dad snores loudly, and it can be hard to sleep. 9. Sleep on it To think about something overnight before making a decision. I'm not sure about the offer; I need to sleep on it and decide tomorrow. 10. Sleep in To stay in bed and sleep longer than usual. On weekends, I like to sleep in and wake up late. 11. Sleep through To not wake up during something (like noise or an event). He can sleep through anything, even thunderstorms. 12. Out like a light To fall asleep very quickly. As soon as his head hit the pillow, he was out like a light. 13. Pillowcase A cover for a pillow. I need to wash my pillowcase because it's dirty. 14. Mattress The soft part of the bed that you lie on. A comfortable mattress helps you sleep better. 15. Bedpost The upright support at the corner of a bed. He hung his hat on the bedpost before going to sleep. 16. Headboard The upright part at the head of a bed, towards where people put their heads. She leaned against the headboard while reading a book. 17. Nap A short sleep during the day. I took a nap after lunch because I was feeling tired. 18. Insomnia Trouble falling or staying asleep. She has insomnia and often lies awake at night. 19. Alarm clock A clock that makes a noise to wake you up. My alarm clock rings at 6:30 every morning. 20. Comforter A thick, fluffy blanket. I love my new comforter; it's so warm and cozy. It will come in handy during the winter. 21. Sleepwalk To walk around while asleep. His brother sometimes sleepwalks and ends up in the kitchen.

To help you improve your English, we will look at a news clip from Al Jazeera explaining how President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan may somehow intervene in the conflict that is going on with Israel and Palestine. There will be no "boots on the ground," but maybe Türkiye will supply technology and armed drones. 🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼‍🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/ Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10 ☀️ For the rest of the summer, I am offering private conversations. Click here for more information: https://americanenglishwithbrent.as.me/ 💙 WANT PRIVATE LIVE CHATS AND BONUS ENGLISH? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join 📽️ Want to record lessons like this? I livestream with STREAMYARD: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/6287572368359424 🇺🇸 WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMERICAN REPUBLICANS AND AMERICAN DEMOCRATS https://youtu.be/MYl1JIAguiQ Israel/Palestine Interviews 1. Political Party - A group of people with the same ideas about how to run a country. The political party won the election, and now they will make new laws. 2. Ally - A country or person that helps and supports another. Turkey is an ally of many countries in the region. 3. Similar - Almost the same but not exactly. The two countries have similar interests in the conflict. 4. Elaborate - To explain something in more detail. The president will elaborate on the plan to help the other country. 5. Let me underline - To say that something is very important. Let me underline that peace is our main goal. 6. Lost in translation - When the meaning of something is not clear because it was not translated well. The message was lost in translation and caused some confusion. 7. No boots on the ground - No soldiers will be sent to fight in a country. The government promised there would be no boots on the ground in the conflict. 8. On the ground operations - Military actions that take place in a certain area. The army is planning on the ground operations to support their allies. 9. Opposition - A group of people or countries that are against something. The opposition did not agree with the government's decision to intervene. 10. Armed drones - Unmanned flying vehicles that have weapons. The military used armed drones to gather information and attack targets. 11. Paramilitary - An unofficial military group that is not part of the official army. The paramilitary forces were called in to help during the conflict. 12. Secular - Not connected to religion. The Turkish government is secular, so it does not follow any specific religion. 13. Theocracy - A type of government where religious leaders control the country, and religious laws are the main laws. In a theocracy, religious leaders have the most power in making decisions for the country. 14. Sunni - The largest group of Muslims who follow the teachings of Prophet Muhammad and his companions. Most Muslims in the world are Sunni. 15. Shia - A group of Muslims who believe that leadership should have stayed within the family of Prophet Muhammad. Iran has many Shia Muslims who follow different religious practices than Sunni Muslims.

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In this week's English lesson, you will learn at least 21 words, terms, idioms, and English phrasal verbs from a CNN interview, discussing the chances that President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris will have a debate before the November election. ☀️ For the rest of the summer, I am offering private conversations. Click here for more information: https://americanenglishwithbrent.as.me/ 💙 WANT PRIVATE LIVE CHATS AND BONUS ENGLISH? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join 📽️ Want to record lessons like this? I livestream with STREAMYARD: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/6287572368359424 🇺🇸 WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMERICAN REPUBLICANS AND AMERICAN DEMOCRATS https://youtu.be/MYl1JIAguiQ 🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼‍🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/ Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10 Vocabulary Words 1. Debate - A formal discussion between people with different opinions. There will be a debate between Vice President Harris and Former President Trump next month. 2. Audience - The group of people who watch or listen to something. The debate will have a large audience watching on TV. 3. Moderate To lead a discussion or debate. A journalist will moderate the debate. They will be the moderator. 4. Opponent A person who is against someone in a competition or debate. In the debate, each candidate will try to win against their opponent. 5. Presidential Related to the President or the position of President. The presidential debate between Harris and Trump will be watched by millions. 6. Rebuttal A reply to a criticism or argument, showing why it is wrong. During the debate, Vice President Harris gave a strong rebuttal to Trump's claims. 7. Defamation - Saying false things about someone to damage their reputation. Trump accused ABC News of defamation after they made false statements about him. 8. Frankly - Honestly and directly. Trump said, "Frankly, I think my policies are better for the country." 9. Terrified - Very scared. Some people are terrified about what will happen after the debate. 10. Security blanket - Something that makes someone feel safe and comfortable. For many voters, hearing their candidate speak is like a security blanket. 11. Discombobulated - Confused and upset. Harris looked discombobulated when Trump interrupted her. 12. Accomplished - Very skilled or successful. Both candidates are accomplished speakers. 13. Smart as a whip - Very intelligent. People say Harris is smart as a whip when it comes to debates. 14. Thrives on - Enjoys or is successful in a particular situation. Trump thrives on the excitement of a live debate. 15. Blue screen of death - A computer error screen showing a major problem. Trump's computer had the blue screen of death right before the debate. 16. (Brick and) Meltdown A complete failure or collapse. The debate could turn into a meltdown if things get too heated. 17. Change on a dime - To change very quickly and unexpectedly. The mood of the debate can change on a dime if one candidate says something surprising. 18. Anoint - To officially choose someone for a position. The debate will show who might be anointed as the country’s next president. 19. Critical Very important. The debate is critical for both Harris and Trump's campaigns. 20. Tulsi Gabbard A politician who was a candidate in a past presidential election. Tulsi Gabbard once debated Harris in a previous election.

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In this week's English lesson, you will learn at least 20 words, terms, idioms, and English phrasal verbs Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, and news reporter, Peter Doocy, use during their exchange during a recent press conference. ☀️ For the rest of the summer, I am offering private conversations. Click here for more information: https://americanenglishwithbrent.as.me/ 💙 WANT PRIVATE LIVE CHATS AND BONUS ENGLISH? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join 📽️ Want to record lessons like this? I livestream with STREAMYARD: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/6287572368359424 🇺🇸 WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMERICAN REPUBLICANS AND AMERICAN DEMOCRATS https://youtu.be/MYl1JIAguiQ 🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼‍🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/ Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10 Biden Press Conference 1. Press Conference (Press Briefing)- A meeting where politicians speak to the news reporters (the press) and answer questions. "The mayor held a press conference to discuss the new city’s new law." 2. Press Secretary- An official who speaks to reporters for politicians because they are busy "The press secretary gave a statement to explain the new policy." 3. FOX News - Trump supporters probably watch this news channel (Republicans) 4. CNN - Biden/Harris supporters probably watch this news channel (Democrats) 5. Slip- To accidentally lose your balance or footing and fall. "Be careful not to slip on the wet floor." 6. Slipping- Not doing as well as before or feeling less healthy. "Some people worried that President Biden was slipping and not keeping up with the tough job." 7. Slip up- To make a mistake. "I slipped up and forgot to do my homework." 8. Cover-up - When someone tries to hide the truth about something illegal or embarrassing. "There was a cover-up to keep the news from the public." 9. Declining president - A president who is losing support or power. "The declining president struggled to gain public approval." 10. The narrative The story or explanation people tell about an event or situation. "The narrative about the event changed after new facts were discovered." 11. Dropping Out - To quit something before finishing, like a school course or a race. "She thought about dropping out of college because it was getting too hard." 12. Oval - A shape that’s almost a circle, like a squished circle “The spoon was oval shaped. 13. Oval Office - The official office of the President of the United States in the White House. "The President addressed the nation from the Oval Office." 14. Done in primetime - Shown on TV during the evening when most people watch. "The show is done in primetime because it's very popular." 15. This is not the norm - This is not usual or typical. "Seeing snow in July is not the norm here." 16. Public service- A job or work done to help people or government. "The fire department provides a public service by keeping us safe." 17. Selfless - Caring more about other people's needs and wishes than your own. "The nurse was very selfless, always putting her patients first." 18. Admirable- Deserving respect and approval. "Her dedication to helping others is truly admirable." 19. Standard-bearer - A person or thing that represents a cause, group, or idea. "She is the standard-bearer for the new school policy." 20. Political party- A group of people with similar ideas about how to govern a country. "The two main political parties in the United States are the Democrats and the Republicans." 21. ICE - Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Police that work to keep illegal immigrants out of the United States 22. 50% drop at the border - I think they are talking about illegal immigrants crossing the border between Mexico and the United States.

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In this week's English lesson, you will learn at least 25 words, terms, idioms, and English phrasal verbs Americans use when talking about the Olympic games. You will learn the difference between trainer and coach, team sports and individual sports and so many more. ☀️ For the rest of the summer, I am offering private conversations. Click here for more information: https://americanenglishwithbrent.as.me/ 💙 WANT PRIVATE LIVE CHATS AND BONUS ENGLISH? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join 📽️ Want to record lessons like this? I livestream with STREAMYARD: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/6287572368359424 🇺🇸 WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMERICAN REPUBLICANS AND AMERICAN DEMOCRATS https://youtu.be/MYl1JIAguiQ 🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼‍🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/ Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10 Biden Announces He is Done Vocabulary Words 1. Athlete - A person who competes in sports. The athletes trained hard for the Olympics. 2. Medal - An award for winning or doing well. She won a gold medal in swimming. Gold 1st place Silver 2nd place Bronze 3rd place 3. Event - A competition or activity in the Olympics. The 100-meter race is a popular event. 4. Podium - The stand where winners receive their medals. She stood on the podium to receive her medal. 5. Torch - A flame carried to light the Olympic cauldron. The torch relay is a tradition before the Olympics start. 6. Relay - A race where team members take turns running. The team won the 4x100 relay race by almost one second. 7. Ceremony - A formal event, like the opening or closing of the Olympics. The opening ceremony was spectacular, but the closing ceremony was even better. 8. Record - The best performance ever recorded. (Personal, World, Olympic) She set a new world record in the 100-meter dash in Paris. 9. Qualify - To succeed in getting a place in the Olympics. He worked hard to qualify for the U.S. swim team. 10. Stadium - A large place where sports are played. The track events are held in the main stadium. The opening ceremonies were held there too. Stadiums are larger than arenas. 11. Coach - A person who trains athletes. Her coach helped her improve her technique. Technique is a special way of doing something that needs skills. 12. Competition - A contest between athletes. The competition was fierce in the finals. It wasn’t a blow out. 13. Sprint - A short, fast run. He excels in the sprinting events, beating everyone he faces. “Learning English is a marathon, not a sprint.” 14. Diving - Jumping into water from a platform. Diving is one of the water sports in the Olympics. The Chinese often win, but the U.S. is pretty good too. Skydiving Deep Sea Diving 15. Gymnastics - A sport involving exercises and movements. Gymnastics requires great strength and flexibility. 16. Swimming - Moving through water using arms and legs. She enjoys watching the swimming events. 17. Team - A group of athletes competing together. The basketball team played very well. Team sports are different from individual sports. 18. Judges - People who score the performance. The judges gave her a high score. Two sports that have judges are diving and gymnastics. 19. Victory - Winning a competition. They celebrated their victory with their families. It felt good to win. 20. Opponent - The person or team you compete against. His opponent was very strong. 21. Uniform - The clothes athletes wear while competing. Each team has a unique uniform. 22. Training - Practicing to improve skills. She spends hours training every day. The team practices for hours every day. 23. Finals - The last part of a competition. He reached the finals of the swimming event. Medals are given out during the finals. 24. Spectator - A person who watches the event. The spectators cheered for their favorite athletes. 25. Referee - An official who makes sure the rules are followed. The referee made a fair decision.

In this English lesson to help you speak English better, we will talk about three common emotions: Love, hate, and fear. 1. Snakes A common fear of reptiles with long, slender bodies. (Ophidiophobia) Many people are afraid of snakes because they think they are dangerous, maybe venomous. 2. Needles A fear of medical needles used for injections. (Trypanophobia) She has a fear of needles and avoids getting shots whenever possible. 3. Spiders A common fear of eight-legged arachnids. (Arachnophobia) Other arachnids are scorpions, ticks, and mites His fear of spiders makes him very nervous when he sees one. 4. Heights A fear of being in high places is called (Acrophobia) She is afraid of heights and feels dizzy when she looks down from a tall building. 5. Speaking in English Anxiety about using English, especially for non-native speakers. Many students feel nervous speaking in English in front of the class. 6. Public Speaking A fear of speaking in front of a group of people. (Glossophobia) He avoids public speaking because it makes him very anxious. He would not be a good politician. 7. Thunder and Lightning A fear of storms, particularly the loud sounds and flashes of light. You might hear a clap of thunder. (Astraphobia) She hides under her bed during thunderstorms because she is scared of thunder and lightning. 8. Clowns A fear of costumed performers with face makeup and large red noses. His fear of clowns started when he was a child and saw one at a birthday party.  @LearnEnglishwithBobtheCanadian  Livestream About Funny Sounding Verbs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dJv9qtvLhY 💙 WANT PRIVATE LIVE CHATS AND BONUS ENGLISH? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join 📽️ 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