Canadian Woman Jailed in the U.S. for Being Canadian: English for the IELTS and TOEFL
What happens when a young Canadian woman gets arrested just for driving in the U.S.? In this English lesson, we’ll use a true story to learn 28 important vocabulary words, idioms, and phrasal verbs. Each word has a simple definition and an example sentence to help you understand the advanced English vocabulary.This lesson is great for English learners (A2–B1 level) and covers words like cruiser, forgery, bail, expunged, and it won’t cut it. You’ll improve your vocabulary while learning about a real news event. Watch now — and don’t forget to subscribe.👨🏫 Want me to be your private tutor? https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/8e554316💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join🇨🇦 Check out @LearnEnglishwithBobtheCanadian https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZJJTxA36ZPNTJ1WFIByaeA📰 Get 15% off GROUND NEWS https://check.ground.news/AmericanEnglishBrent 🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/Cruiser: A police car. : The police officer drove a cruiser when he stopped her car.Horrendous: Very bad or scary. : She said her time in jail was horrendous.An Odyssey: A long and difficult trip. : Her road trip became an odyssey after she was arrested.Valid: Still good to use. : Her Canadian license was valid, but the officer didn’t believe her.Expired: No longer good to use. : The officer thought her license was expired.A Forgery: A fake document. : The officer thought her license was a forgery.Flabbergasted: Very surprised or shocked. : She was flabbergasted when the officer arrested her.Fraud: A lie used to trick someone for money or power. : She was accused of fraud, but she did nothing wrong.Supplemental: Extra or more. : If you book a tutoring session with me, you’ll receive supplemental materials after.Impounded: Taken by the police or government. : Her car was impounded and taken away by a tow truck.Frisk: To search someone’s body for hidden items. : A police officer frisked her before putting her in jail.Tow Truck: A truck that takes broken or taken cars. : A tow truck came to take her car.Mug Shot: A photo taken after someone is arrested. : She had to take a mug shot, like a criminal.The Whole Shebang: Everything that happened. : She had to go through the whole shebang — arrest, jail, and court.Bail: Money to get out of jail. : She paid bail to get out of jail.Locked Up: Put in jail. : She was locked up for something she didn’t do.Snapchat: A phone app to send photos and videos. : She used Snapchat to tell her friends what happened.Resolved: Finished or fixed. : Her case was resolved when the court dropped the charges.In the Back of My Mind: A quiet thought or worry. : In the back of her mind, she worried about driving in a new country.Speed Trap: A place where police wait to catch drivers going too fast. : She may have been caught in a speed trap.In the Hole: In a small jail cell alone. : She was scared they would put her in the hole.In the Hole: Owing money. : After the tow and bail, she was in the hole with money.Consulate: An office from your country in another country. : She called the Canadian consulate for help.Expunged: Erased from the record. : Her arrest was expunged after the mistake was fixed.I-75: A major highway in the U.S that runs through Detroit and Florida. : She was driving on I-75 when she got stopped.Vienna Treaty: A world rule that helps people in other countries. : The Vienna Treaty says she should be able to call her country for help.Hardcopies: Paper copies. : The officer wanted hardcopies, not phone pictures.It Won’t Cut It: Not good enough. : The officer said her digital license won’t cut it.
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Trump's New 145% Tariffs on China and the U.S. English with the News
Learn English with Real News! In this lesson, we talk about rising tariffs between the United States and China—up to 145%! You’ll learn 21 important words, idioms, and phrasal verbs like “feeling the squeeze,” “hitting back,” and “virtually.” This lesson is perfect for intermediate English learners (A2–B1) and includes a reading passage and simple example s.Improve your vocabulary and understand world events at the same time!Perfect for students, English learners, and teachers.👨🏫 Want me to be your private tutor? https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/8e554316💙 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 Brent10145% Tariff China Says U.S. a Joke1. Surcharge: Extra money added to a price.: The U.S. may add a surcharge to Chinese goods, making them more expensive.2. Standoffs: A situation where two sides don’t agree and don’t move.: There have been standoffs between the U.S. and China over trade for years.3. Global Superpowers: Countries with a lot of power in the world, like the U.S. and China.: When global superpowers fight, it can hurt the whole world economy.4. Backing down: To stop fighting or arguing.: China does not seem to be backing down in the trade talks.5. Hitting back / Fighting back: To respond strongly to an attack or criticism.: The U.S. is hitting back by raising tariffs on Chinese products.6. Steep : Very high or sharp.: The steep increase in tariffs could hurt businesses.7. Steep : To let something soak in hot water.: While watching the news, she steeped her tea and listened closely.8. Heating up: Getting more intense or serious.: The trade war between China and the U.S. is heating up.9. Staggering : Very surprising or shocking.: The U.S. may raise tariffs to a staggering 145%.10. Staggering : Walking unsteadily like you’re going to fall.: After hearing the bad news, the man was staggering down the street in shock.11. Optimistic: Feeling hopeful that things will be good.: Some leaders are still optimistic that the countries can make a deal.12. End up working out: To finish in a good way.: Even with problems now, the trade deal might end up working out.13. Defiant: Refusing to listen or change.: China stayed defiant, saying it would protect its economy.14. Isolate: To keep something or someone separate.: High tariffs may isolate China from global trade.15. Piling on: Adding more and more pressure or criticism.: The U.S. is piling on new tariffs to push China to make changes.16. Goods: Products that people buy or sell.: Tariffs are added to goods like phones, clothes, and cars.17. Estimates: A guess based on information.: Estimates say the tariffs could raise prices by 20% or more.18. Increase: To go up.: The cost of goods may increase if tariffs rise.19. Feeling the squeeze: Having financial problems or pressure.: Small businesses are feeling the squeeze from higher prices.20. Virtually : Almost or nearly.: Virtually all Chinese products might be taxed under the new plan.Bonus: 21. Panda: A black and white bear from China, often used as a symbol of China.: Some headlines joked, “Don’t make the panda angry!” when China responded to tariffs.Would you like a printable worksheet or reading passage that includes these words in context? I can also turn this into a slideshow or quiz for class or YouTube.Absolutely! Here’s the 21st word added to the list:22. Maximum: The highest possible amount.: The U.S. may raise tariffs to the maximum level of 145% on some Chinese goods.
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Why Is the U.S. FIGHTING China? Learn English with the Trade War!
👨🏫 Want me to be your private tutor? https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/8e554316💙 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 Brent10China Tariffs 🇨🇳 1. Steadfast: Being firm and not changing in your beliefs or decisions. • : She was steadfast in her decision to study every evening. • : The U.S. remained steadfast in its decision to increase tariffs on Chinese goods. 2. Tariffs: Taxes that a government adds to the price of goods coming from other countries. • : The price of imported cars went up because the government added new tariffs. • : In April 2025, the U.S. imposed new tariffs on Chinese products. 3. Imports: Products brought into one country from another to be sold. • : The store sells imports like Italian pasta and French cheese. • : China increased tariffs on U.S. imports in response to U.S. trade actions. 4. Fallout: The bad results or effects that follow an event. • : The fallout from the argument was that they didn’t speak for weeks. • : The fallout from the trade war led to higher prices for consumers. 5. Sounding the Alarm: Warning people about a danger or problem. • : Doctors are sounding the alarm about the health risks of too much sugar. • : Economists are sounding the alarm over the potential economic slowdown due to the trade war. 6. Self-Induced: Caused by oneself. • : His illness was self-induced because he didn’t take care of his health. • : Some believe the economic problems are self-induced due to poor trade decisions. 7. Nuclear Winter: A period of severe cold and darkness predicted to follow a nuclear war, used here as a metaphor for a very bad situation. • : If we don’t address climate change, we could face an environmental nuclear winter. • : Some fear that a full-blown trade war could lead to an economic nuclear winter. 8. Pause: To stop something for a short time. • : Let’s pause the movie to get some popcorn. • : The two countries agreed to a pause in the trade negotiations. PawsThe feet of an animal like a dog, cat, or bear. • My dog hurt one of his paws while running outside. 9. Adamant: Refusing to change your mind. • : She was adamant that she would not change her plans. • : The president was adamant about imposing new tariffs despite opposition. 10. Trade Deficit: When a country buys more from other countries than it sells to them. • : If a family spends more than it earns, it’s similar to a trade deficit. • : The U.S. has a large trade deficit with China, buying more than it sells. 11. Capitol Hill: A term used to refer to the U.S. Congress or the legislative branch of the U.S. government. • : Laws are debated and made on Capitol Hill. • : Discussions about the trade war are ongoing on Capitol Hill. 12. Instability: A situation where things are likely to change suddenly and unpredictably. • : The political instability made people nervous about the future. • : The trade war has caused economic instability in global markets. 13. Stand By: To support or remain loyal to someone. • : Good friends stand by each other during tough times. • : Some allies chose to stand by the U.S. in its trade policies. 14. Stand By: To wait and be ready for something. • : Please stand by for further instructions. • : Businesses are standing by to see the outcome of the trade talks.
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Shocking Attack on a School: What These English Words Really Mean
In this video, we break down the heartbreaking news of a school bombing in Gaza — and teach you 15 powerful English words connected to the story. You’ll learn real vocabulary like displaced, in cold blood, and massacre — with clear s and examples to help you speak and understand English at a deeper level. This lesson is perfect for English learners who want to understand real-world news and grow their vocabulary at the same time. Watch until the end to hear all 15 words and how they connect to this tragic event.👨🏫 Want me to be your private tutor? https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/8e554316💙 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 Brent10Gaza Hospital 🇵🇸1. Housing : To provide someone with a place to live or stay.: The school was housing hundreds of displaced families when it was bombed.2. Displaced: Forced to leave your home, especially because of war or disaster.: Many of the people inside the school were displaced by earlier attacks in Gaza.3. Sheltering: Giving someone a safe place to stay.: The school was sheltering civilians who had nowhere else to go.4. Bystanders: People who are present at an event but not involved in it.: Bystanders near the school were also injured during the bombing.5. A Wake-up Call: Something that makes people realize they need to take action.: Human rights groups said the bombing was a wake-up call to protect civilians during war.6. Massacres: The killing of many people who cannot defend themselves.: Some officials described the bombing of the school as one of the worst massacres in the conflict.7. Immediately: Without waiting; right away.: Emergency teams arrived at the school site immediately after the attack.8. In Cold Blood: In a cruel and deliberate way, without emotion.: Witnesses claimed the school was attacked in cold blood, even though it was full of families.9. Properly: In a correct or acceptable way.: Aid workers said they couldn’t properly care for the wounded after the school bombing.10. Functions : To work or operate in the way something is supposed to.: The school no longer functions as a place of learning since it was destroyed.11. The scale of: The size, level, or amount of something.: The world was shocked by the scale of destruction caused by the bombing.12. Civil Defense: A system to protect people during emergencies like war or natural disasters.: Gaza’s civil defense teams searched through rubble after the school was bombed.13. The Remains: What is left of something after it has been destroyed.: Families searched the remains of the school to find their loved ones.14. Overwhelming: Very great in amount or power; hard to deal with.: The number of injured children was overwhelming for the local hospital.15. Intensification: The process of becoming stronger or more serious.: The school bombing marked an intensification of violence in the area.
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Gangs Are the Government in Haiti: Learning English With the News for IELTS and TOEFL
In this English lesson, we explore a real news story about the current gang violence in Haiti. You’ll learn 20 important vocabulary words and phrases such as gangs, Port-au-Prince, chaotic, tear gas, transitional government, and more! I explain each word with a simple definition and an easy example sentence to help you understand and use the words in your own speaking and writing.This lesson is perfect for English learners who have been studying for about two years. If you’re preparing for the TOEFL, IELTS, or just want to understand the news in English, this lesson is for you!💙 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 Brent10Haiti Gangs1. Haitian: A person from Haiti.: My friend is Haitian. She was born in Haiti.2. Port-au-Prince: The capital city of Haiti.: Many people live in Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti.3. Gang: A group of people who break the law together.: The gang used weapons to scare people in the city.4. Demands: Strong requests for something to happen.: The gang made demands for money and power.5. Security: Protection from danger.: The people want more security from the police.6. Chaotic: Very confusing or out of control.: The streets became chaotic when the fighting started.7. Armed: Carrying weapons like guns.: The gang members were armed and dangerous.8. Dispersed: Moved away in different directions.: The crowd dispersed when the police arrived.9. Tear gas: A gas used by police to make people cry and leave an area.: Police used tear gas to stop the protest.10. Intimidated: Made afraid or scared.: People were intimidated by the armed gang.11. Displaced: Forced to leave home.: Many families were displaced because of the violence.12. Chaos: A state of confusion and disorder.: There was chaos in the streets after the attack.13. Widespread Shortages: Not enough of something in many places.: There are widespread food shortages in the country.14. Transitional Government: A temporary government while the country changes.: Haiti may need a transitional government to restore order.15. Regain: To get back something that was lost.: The people hope to regain peace and safety.16. Corruption: Dishonest or illegal actions by people in power.: The government was full of corruption and lies.17. Collusion: Secret agreement to do something wrong.: The gangs worked in collusion with some officials.18. Accusations: Claims that someone did something wrong.: There were accusations of corruption in the police.19. Rule of Law: The idea that everyone must follow the law.: The people want the rule of law to return to Haiti.#LearnEnglish #HaitiNews #EnglishWithBrent #TOEFLVocabulary #EnglishLesson
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