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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 clip about how a rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo called M23 is taking the city of Goma, 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 15% off GROUND NEWS https://check.ground.news/AmericanEnglishBrent 🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼‍🦱 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. Rwanda and the DRC 1. Rwanda: A country in East Africa, located to the east of the DRC. • : Rwanda shares a border with the DRC, where recent conflicts have occurred. 2. Paul Kagame: The President of Rwanda since 2000. • : Paul Kagame is the leader of Rwanda during the current tensions with the DRC. 3. Fleeing: Running away from danger or a bad situation. • : Many people are fleeing their homes in the DRC due to the fighting. 4. Renewed: Starting again after a pause. • : There has been renewed fighting between the DRC army and M23 rebels. 5. Disembarked: Got off a vehicle, like a boat or plane. • : Refugees disembarked from overcrowded boats in Goma to escape the conflict. 6. Overcrowded: Too many people in one place. • : Overcrowded camps have formed as people flee the violence in the DRC. 7. Goma: A city in eastern DRC, near the border with Rwanda. • : Goma has been a focal point in the recent conflict involving M23 rebels. 8. Refuge: A safe place away from danger. • : Many families sought refuge in neighboring countries due to the unrest. 9. M23: A rebel group in the DRC, active in the eastern regions. • : The M23 group has been involved in recent battles in eastern DRC. 10. Provincial: Related to a province, which is a part of a country. • : Goma is the provincial capital of North Kivu in the DRC. 11. Tutsi: An ethnic group mainly found in Rwanda and parts of the DRC. • : The M23 rebel group is primarily composed of Tutsi members. 12. Hutu: Another ethnic group in Rwanda and the DRC. • : Historical tensions exist between the Hutu and Tutsi communities in the region. 13. All fronts: In all areas or directions of a conflict. • : The army is fighting the rebels on all fronts. 14. Displaced people: Individuals forced to leave their homes due to danger. • : The conflict has created thousands of displaced people seeking safety. 15. Recounted: Told someone about something that happened. • : Survivors recounted their experiences during the attacks. 16. Eventually: After some time; in the end. • : The fighting eventually reached the outskirts of Goma. 17. Convince: To make someone believe something is true. • : Leaders are trying to convince the rebels to agree to a ceasefire. 18. Félix Tshisekedi: The President of the DRC since 2019. • : Félix Tshisekedi is working to resolve the conflict with the M23 rebels. 19. Abandoned: Left a place or thing behind. • : Residents abandoned their homes due to the approaching conflict. 20. Insurgency: A rebellion against authority, often involving armed conflict. • : The M23’s insurgency has destabilized parts of eastern DRC. 21. Backing the group: Supporting a particular group. • : There are allegations that Rwanda is backing the M23 rebels. 22. Denies: Says that something is not true. • : Rwanda denies supporting the M23 rebels in the DRC.

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 horrible event on New Year's Day where a man drove a truck into a crowd of people killing at least 15, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms,, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners. New Orleans Tragedy 1. Confirming: Checking to make sure something is true. • : Police are confirming how many people were hurt. • : She is confirming her plane ticket. 2. Mass casualty: An event where many people are hurt or killed. • : The crash is being called a mass casualty event. • : Hospitals train for mass casualty emergencies. 3. Etc.: Short for “and other similar things.” • Example: Bring your notebook, pencils, etc., to class. 4. Sources: People or places that give information. • : Sources say the police are still investigating. • : She used books as her sources for the project. 5. Plowed into: Crashed into something very hard. • : A car plowed into the crowd of people. • : The truck plowed into a wall. 6. Exchanging gunfire: Shooting at each other. • : The suspect and police were exchanging gunfire. • : The two groups started exchanging gunfire. 7. Self-inflicted: Done to oneself. • : The man’s injuries were self-inflicted. • : He went to the hospital for a self-inflicted cut. 8. New Orleans: A big city in Louisiana, USA. • : The crash happened in New Orleans. • : New Orleans is famous for its music and food. 9. Bourbon Street: A popular street in New Orleans, known for parties. • : The crash happened near Bourbon Street. • : Many tourists visit Bourbon Street. 10. The Sugar Bowl: A big football game played in New Orleans every year. • : The city is preparing for the Sugar Bowl soon. • : Fans are excited about the Sugar Bowl this year. 11. Perpetrator: A person who does something bad or illegal. • : Police arrested the perpetrator of the crash. • : The perpetrator of the robbery was caught. 12. Hell-bent on: Very determined to do something, no matter what. • : The driver seemed hell-bent on causing harm. • : She was hell-bent on finishing her homework. 13. Carnage: A lot of people hurt or killed. • : The crash caused terrible carnage. • : The battle left behind a lot of carnage. 14. All hands on deck: Everyone must help. • : After the crash, it was all hands on deck at the hospital. • : Before the event, it’s all hands on deck at the school. 15. The ball drop: The event where a ball falls to mark New Year’s. • : Many people watched the ball drop during New Year’s. • : I stayed up to watch the ball drop on TV. 16. Prep: Short for preparation; getting ready. • : The police were doing prep for New Year’s celebrations. • : She did a lot of prep before her test. 17. On the ground: At the location of the event. • : Police officers are on the ground helping people. • : Reporters are on the ground to cover the story. 18. A shootout: A fight where people shoot guns at each other. • : The police were in a shootout with the suspect. • : The shootout happened outside the bank. 19. Superintendent of police: The person in charge of all police in a city. • : The superintendent of police spoke about the crash. • : The superintendent of police visited the school to talk about safety.

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 President-Elect Trump wanting to take Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal, 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. Trump Wants Greenland, Canada, and the Panama Canal 1. Boost • : To increase or improve something. • : President-elect Donald Trump believes that buying Greenland would boost the United States’ strength in the Arctic region. 2. Dominating • : Having control or power over others. • : Some people think that making Canada the 51st state would lead to the U.S. dominating North America. 3. Bolster • : To support or strengthen something. • : Denmark plans to bolster Greenland’s defenses after Trump’s interest in buying the island. 4. Sled Dogs • : Dogs trained to pull a sled over snow and ice. • : Denmark is sending sled dogs to Greenland to help patrol the icy areas. 5. Deployment • : Sending people or equipment to a place for a specific purpose. • : The deployment of new patrol boats will help protect Greenland’s waters. 6. Stronger Presence • : Being more noticeable or having more influence in a place. • : Denmark wants a stronger presence in Greenland to show its commitment to the island. 7. Ironic • : When something happens in a way that is opposite to what you expected. • : It is ironic that Denmark increased its defense in Greenland right after Trump’s announcement. 8. Coincides • : Happens at the same time as something else. • : Denmark’s defense plan coincides with Trump’s renewed interest in Greenland. 9. Crucial • : Extremely important or necessary. • : Greenland’s location is crucial for military strategies in the Arctic. 10. Absolute Necessity • : Something that is completely needed. • : Trump called owning Greenland an absolute necessity for U.S. national security. 11. Military Capabilities • : The power and resources a country’s military has. • : Denmark is enhancing its military capabilities in Greenland by adding new equipment. 12. Nordic • : Related to Northern European countries like Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. • : Greenland is part of the Nordic region, under Denmark’s sovereignty. 13. Encroachment • : Gradually taking over someone else’s space or rights. • : Some view the idea of the U.S. buying Greenland as an encroachment on Danish territory. 14. Win-Win Cooperation • : A partnership where all parties benefit. • : Denmark and Greenland seek win-win cooperation with other countries for mutual benefits. 15. Sustainable • : Able to continue over time without harming the environment or depleting resources. • : Greenland focuses on sustainable development to protect its natural resources. 16. Misinterpreted • : Understood something in a wrong way. • : Trump’s intentions to buy Greenland were misinterpreted by some as a joke. 17. Arctic • : The cold, icy region around the North Pole. • : Greenland is located in the Arctic, making it strategically important.

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 horrible plane crash in South Korea, 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. South Korean Plane Crash 1. Runway: A long, flat area where airplanes take off and land. • : The airplane landed safely on the runway. 2. Retaining Wall: A strong wall that holds back soil or water. • : The garden had a retaining wall to keep the soil from sliding. 3. First Responders: The first people, like police or firefighters, to arrive and help at an emergency. • : First responders quickly arrived to help after the car accident. 4. Sifting Through: Carefully looking through something to find what you need. • : She was sifting through her bag to find her keys. 5. Mayday Call: A distress signal used by ships and aircraft to indicate an emergency. • : The pilot sent a mayday call when the engine failed. 6. Disturbing: Something that makes you feel worried or upset. • : The news about the accident was very disturbing. 7. Landing Gear: The wheels and parts that support an airplane when it’s on the ground. • : The plane’s landing gear was damaged during the rough landing. 8. Slammed: Hit something with a lot of force. • : The car slammed into the wall during the accident. 9. Aviation: The activity of flying or operating aircraft. • : She studied aviation to become a pilot. 10. Moderate: Not too much or too little; average. • : He suffered moderate injuries in the fall. 11. Black Box: A device in airplanes that records flight information and voices in the cockpit. • : Investigators checked the black box to find out what happened during the flight. 12. Bird Strike: When a bird hits an airplane during flight. • : The plane had to make an emergency landing after a bird strike damaged the engine. 13. Descend: To go down or move from a higher to a lower place. • : The airplane began to descend as it approached the airport. 14. Breaking News: New information about an important event that is happening right now. • : We interrupted the program to bring you breaking news about the earthquake. 15. Short Notice: A small amount of time before something happens. • : They called the meeting on short notice, so not everyone could attend. 16. Especially: More than usual; particularly. • : She loves all animals, especially dogs. 17. Runway Approach: The path an airplane follows when coming in to land on a runway. • : The pilot carefully managed the runway approach during the storm. 18. Figure Out: To understand or solve something. • : She tried to figure out the answer to the math problem. 19. The Bottom Line: The most important part or the main point. • : The bottom line is that we need to finish the project by Friday.

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 Syria's future, 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. Syria’s Future Chris Murphy is a U.S. Senator from Connecticut. ISIS • : A group called the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. They are known for using violence and terrorism. • : ISIS is a dangerous group that has hurt many people. ISIL • : Another name for ISIS, meaning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. • : Some people call ISIS “ISIL” because the Levant is another name for the region they talk about. Play out • : To happen or develop in a certain way. • : Many nations are waiting to see how the situation will play out in Syria. Chemical weapons • : Dangerous weapons that use chemicals to harm or kill people. • : Using chemical weapons is against international law. Weapons of Mass Destruction • : Very powerful weapons that can kill many people at once, like nuclear or chemical weapons. • : The government is trying to stop the spread of weapons of mass destruction. The jury is still out • : People do not know the final answer or decision yet. • : The jury is still out on whether the plan will work. Extremist groups • : Groups that believe in very extreme ideas and may use violence to support their beliefs. • : Extremist groups can be dangerous to the safety of others. Take them at their word • : To believe what someone says without questioning it. • : The teacher took him at his word when he said he finished his homework. Inclusive • : Making sure everyone is included and treated equally. • : The school is very inclusive and welcomes students from all cultures. Arab • : A person from Arab countries, like Egypt, Iraq, or Saudi Arabia. 200 million people. 20 Different countries • : Many Arab countries are located in the Middle East. Self-governance • : When a group or country makes its own rules and decisions. • : The people fought for self-governance and independence. To have a voice • : To be able to share opinions and be heard. • : It is important for everyone to have a voice in the meeting. Leverage • : Power or an advantage that helps someone get what they want. • : He used his experience as leverage to get the job. Kurds • : A group of people who live in parts of Iraq, Syria, Turkey, and Iran. • : The Kurds have their own culture and language. Lift the terrorist designation • : To officially stop calling a group a terrorist organization. • : The government decided to lift the terrorist designation from the group after peace talks. Al-Qaeda • : A group known for using terrorism to fight against other countries. • : Al-Qaeda is responsible for several attacks around the world. Speculative • : Based on guesses, not facts. • : The news about the agreement is speculative and not confirmed. Potential • : Something that might happen in the future. • : There is potential for peace if both sides agree to talk. Adversaries • : Enemies or people who are against you. • : The two countries are adversaries in the conflict.

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 the killing of a powerful CEO and almost three more hours of English, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms,, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners. 🟩 My Other English Learning Channel: https://www.youtube.com/americanenglishguytoo 💙 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. Drones Over the U.S. 1. United Healthcare • : A big company that helps people pay for doctors and hospitals. • : Many people in America use UnitedHealthcare for health insurance. 2. CEO (Chief Executive Officer) • : The boss of a company who makes the big decisions. • : The CEO of the company talked about their plans for next year. 3. High-powered attorney • : A lawyer who is very successful and important. • : The man hired a high-powered attorney to help him in court. 4. Waive extradition • : To agree to go back to another state or country for a trial. • : The man decided to waive extradition and go back to face the charges. 5. Indictment • : A paper that says someone is officially charged with a crime. • : The court gave the man an indictment for stealing. 6. Executing warrants • : Police acting on a paper that lets them arrest or search someone. • : The police were executing warrants to search the house. 7. Tip • : A small piece of information someone gives to help. • : The police got a tip about where the suspect was hiding. 8. Appropriately prioritized • : Putting things in the right order of importance. • : The teacher appropriately prioritized the students’ work for the day. 9. Allegedly • : People say it happened, but it’s not proven yet. • : He allegedly stole the money, but the court hasn’t decided yet. 10. Fixating • : Thinking too much about one thing. • : She kept fixating on the mistake she made in her homework. 11. Spiral • : A shape that goes around and around • : She wrote her notes down in a spiral notebook. 12. Execute • : To kill someone on purpose • : The criminal executed his victim in a terrible way. 13. Contest • : To argue or fight about something. • : He decided to contest the charges in court. 14. Initially thought • : What someone believed at first. • : I initially thought it would rain today, but the sun is out. 15. Eventually • : After some time. • : He worked hard and eventually finished the project. 16. Under siege • : Attacked or surrounded. • : The town was under siege during the war. 17. Op-ed • : A piece of writing in a newspaper where someone shares their opinion. • : She wrote an op-ed about how to save money. 18. Unconscionable • : Very bad and wrong. • : The teacher said the student’s behavior was unconscionable. 19. Vitriol • : Very mean words or comments. • : The speech was full of vitriol against the politician. 20. Colleagues • : People you work with. • : I talked to my colleagues about the meeting. 🟩 My Other English Learning Channel: https://www.youtube.com/americanenglishguytoo

If you like improving your English for your next English conversation, this English lesson is for you. You will learn at least 11 new terms you can use around Christmastime in the United States. 🟩 My Other English Learning Channel: https://www.youtube.com/americanenglishguytoo 💙 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. Drones Over the U.S. Holiday Slang 1. Grinch – Someone who doesn’t like Christmas or tries to ruin the fun. • : “Don’t be a Grinch—come to the holiday party!” 2. Scrooge – Someone who doesn’t like to spend money or doesn’t enjoy Christmas. • : “He didn’t want to buy decorations. What a Scrooge!” 3. Santa’s little helper – A person who helps a lot during Christmas, like wrapping presents or decorating. • : “She’s been Santa’s little helper all week, wrapping gifts.” 4. Holiday Hustle – All the busy things people do before Christmas, like shopping and planning. • : “The holiday hustle is making me tired this year!” 5. Snowbird – A person who leaves a cold place in the winter to stay somewhere warm. • : “The snowbirds are going to Florida for Christmas.” 6. Stocking stuffer – A small, cheap gift that goes inside a Christmas stocking. • : “I got candy and socks as stocking stuffers.” 7. Secret Santa – A game where people pick a name and buy a gift for that person. • : “We’re playing Secret Santa at work this year!” 8. Jingle Junkie – Someone who loves Christmas decorations or music. • : “She’s such a jingle junkie—her tree has been up since November!” 9. Reindeer games – Fun holiday activities for kids or families. • : “We’re going to play reindeer games at the party.” Pin the Nose on Rudolph is a popular game for kids to play at a party. It is like Pin the Tail on the Donkey. 10. Christmas Creep – When stores start selling Christmas stuff earlier and earlier, like in October. • : “Christmas creep is crazy—I saw decorations in the store before Halloween!” 11. Porch Pirate: A porch pirate is someone who steals packages that are left at people’s doors or on their porches. • : During the holiday season, porch pirates often take gifts that delivery drivers leave at doorsteps, so many people use cameras to catch them.

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 mysterious drones flying over parts of the United States, 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. Drones Over the U.S. 1. United Healthcare • : A big company that helps people pay for doctors and hospitals. • : Many people in America use UnitedHealthcare for health insurance. 2. CEO (Chief Executive Officer) • : The boss of a company who makes the big decisions. • : The CEO of the company talked about their plans for next year. 3. High-powered attorney • : A lawyer who is very successful and important. • : The man hired a high-powered attorney to help him in court. 4. Waive extradition • : To agree to go back to another state or country for a trial. • : The man decided to waive extradition and go back to face the charges. 5. Indictment • : A paper that says someone is officially charged with a crime. • : The court gave the man an indictment for stealing. 6. Executing warrants • : Police acting on a paper that lets them arrest or search someone. • : The police were executing warrants to search the house. 7. Tip • : A small piece of information someone gives to help. • : The police got a tip about where the suspect was hiding. 8. Appropriately prioritized • : Putting things in the right order of importance. • : The teacher appropriately prioritized the students’ work for the day. 9. Allegedly • : People say it happened, but it’s not proven yet. • : He allegedly stole the money, but the court hasn’t decided yet. 10. Fixating • : Thinking too much about one thing. • : She kept fixating on the mistake she made in her homework. 11. Spiral • : A shape that goes around and around • : She wrote her notes down in a spiral notebook. 12. Execute • : To kill someone on purpose • : The criminal executed his victim in a terrible way. 13. Contest • : To argue or fight about something. • : He decided to contest the charges in court. 14. Initially thought • : What someone believed at first. • : I initially thought it would rain today, but the sun is out. 15. Eventually • : After some time. • : He worked hard and eventually finished the project. 16. Under siege • : Attacked or surrounded. • : The town was under siege during the war. 17. Op-ed • : A piece of writing in a newspaper where someone shares their opinion. • : She wrote an op-ed about how to save money. 18. Unconscionable • : Very bad and wrong. • : The teacher said the student’s behavior was unconscionable. 19. Vitriol • : Very mean words or comments. • : The speech was full of vitriol against the politician. 20. Colleagues • : People you work with. • : I talked to my colleagues about the meeting. 21. Barrage • : A lot of things happening at once. • : The teacher got a barrage of questions after class. 22. Insurance claim • : Asking an insurance company to pay for damage or a problem. • : He made an insurance claim after his car was damaged. 23. Misinformation • : Wrong or false information. • : The article gave misinformation about the new rule.

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 Israel, Türkiye, and the U.S. bombing the newly-freed country of Syria and hearing a tragic story of Syria's past, 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. Syria’s Brutal Past 1. Naval fleet • : A group of ships that belong to the navy. • : The naval fleet protected the coastline during the war. 2. Brutal • : Very violent or cruel. • : The soldiers faced brutal conditions during the long battle. 3. Coupled with • : Combined with something else. • : The lack of food, coupled with the cold weather, made life very hard. 4. Buffer zone • : An area created to keep two opposing sides apart. • : The buffer zone was set up between the two armies to prevent more fighting. 5. Wipe out • : To completely destroy something. • : The bombing wiped out several buildings in the town. 6. Reign • : The period when a leader or ruler is in control. • : His reign lasted for 20 years before he was removed from power. 7. Ruthless • : Not caring about hurting others to get what you want. • : The ruthless leader showed no mercy to his enemies. 8. Darayya دَرَعّا. • : A town in Syria known for its resistance during the Syrian Civil War. • : Darayya became famous for standing up against oppression. 9. Rose up • : To fight against a leader or government. • : The people rose up against the dictator. 10. Tyrant • : A cruel and unfair ruler. • : The tyrant made people live in fear during his rule. 11. Unfathomable • : Impossible to understand because it is so extreme. • : The destruction of the city was unfathomable to those who survived. 12. Besieged • : Surrounded by enemies so no one can leave or get help. • : The town was besieged for months, and the people ran out of food. 13. Detained • : Kept somewhere and not allowed to leave. • : The police detained him for questioning about the protest. 14. Lost his mind • : Became very upset or mentally unstable. • : After the attack, he thought he had lost his mind because of the stress. 15. Belongings • : The things someone owns. • : After the war, they packed their belongings and left the city. 16. Reunited • : Brought together again after being apart. • : The family was reunited after years of separation. 17. Torment • : Great pain or suffering, either physical or emotional. • : The memories of the war were a constant torment to him. 18. Black holes • : Empty spaces where something has been destroyed or removed. • : The bombs left black holes in the ground where buildings once stood. 19. Rubble • : Pieces of stone, brick, or concrete from a destroyed building. • : After the bombing, the streets were filled with rubble.

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 mysterious drones flying over parts of the United States, 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. Drones Over the U.S. 1. Consumed • : When something takes up all of someone’s time or focus. • : The mysterious drones have consumed everyone’s attention in New Jersey. 2. Expanding • : Getting bigger or spreading out. • : The area where the drones are flying is expanding every night. 3. A briefing • : A short meeting to give important information. • : The police held a briefing to explain what they know about the drones. 4. Incursions • : When something enters a place where it does not belong. • : The mayor called the drones flying over private property incursions. 5. Frustrated • : Feeling upset because you cannot solve a problem. • : People are frustrated because they don’t know where the drones are coming from. 6. Transparency • : Being open and honest, sharing all the information. • : The mayor promised transparency about the drone investigations. 7. Talk of the town • : Something everyone is talking about. • : The mysterious drones have become the talk of the town. 8. Mayor • : The leader of a town or city government. • : The mayor asked for more police officers to investigate the drones. 9. This smacks of • : This seems like or gives the feeling of something bad. • : This smacks of a bigger problem that we don’t understand yet. 10. Downplaying • : Making something seem less important than it really is. • : Some officials are downplaying the drone sightings, saying they are not a threat. 11. Swooping • : Moving quickly down and then up, like a bird. • : People saw the drones swooping over their houses last night. 12. Houston, we have a problem • : A way to say there is a big problem (from a famous space mission). • : When the drones started flying near the airport, people said, “Houston, we have a problem.” 13. Figure out • : To find the answer or understand something. • : The police are trying to figure out who is flying the drones.