It's Official! Israel is Committing Genocide in Gaza
In this English lesson, you will learn 20 new, advanced terms you might see on the IELTS or TOEFL exam. The U.N. recently released a report, finding that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. ✅ Speak Better English With Me https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use Code SUMMER10 for 10% off your conversationLink to the Newscast: https://youtu.be/NDb7i6Rr0Ao?si=xZkX5DifStGpLpmcIsrael Genocide1. U.N. (United Nations): A group of countries that work together to solve world problems.: The U.N. met to talk about peace in the region.2. Genocide: When a group tries to kill or destroy another group of people.: The world works to stop genocide from ever happening again.3. Ground Offensive: When soldiers attack on land.: The army started a ground offensive to take control of the area.4. Escalating: Becoming more serious or intense.: The argument was escalating, and people began to shout.5. Lighting Up: Starting to fire weapons or suddenly becoming bright.: The sky was lighting up with fireworks at night.6. IDF (Israel Defense Forces): The army of Israel.: The IDF said it was protecting its country.7. Iron Fist: Using very strong or strict control.: The leader ruled with an iron fist and allowed no protests.8. Root Out: To find and remove something harmful.: The police worked to root out crime in the city.9. Stretch Thin: To not have enough people or resources for all the work.: The small team was stretched thin during the busy season.10. Incite Criticism: To cause people to say negative things.: The mayor’s comments incited criticism from the public.11. Secretary of State: A U.S. government official who handles foreign relations.: The Secretary of State visited another country to talk about peace.12. Diplomatic: About managing relationships between countries.: They held a diplomatic meeting to avoid fighting.13. Defanged: Made weaker or less dangerous.: The new rules defanged the powerful group.14. Incursion: A sudden attack or entry into a place.: The soldiers made an incursion into enemy territory.15. Humanitarian Crisis: A serious problem where many people need food, water, or safety.: Flooding caused a humanitarian crisis in the village.16. Commission: A group of people given a job or study to do.: The city formed a commission to study school safety.17. Distorted: Changed so that it is not true or clear.: The photo was distorted and hard to recognize.18. Evacuate: To leave a place for safety.: The school had to evacuate because of a fire alarm.19. Fled: Ran away quickly from danger.: The family fled their home during the storm.Link to original newscast: https://youtu.be/NDb7i6Rr0Ao?si=xZkX5DifStGpLpmc
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Is the U.S. Closer to War With Itself? Charlie Kirk Shooting
Five days ago, Charlie Kirk was shot. Some Americans are very sad over this. Some Americans are happy. In today's English lesson, we look to see if the U.S. is closer to war with itself over the assassination. Want more ENGLISH: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/usbrent/subscribe✅ Speak Better English With Me https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use Code SUMMER10 for 10% off your conversationLink to the Newscast: https://youtu.be/3VuM7UKtWbo?si=ozim1msHKh9IDzJpPored Over – looked at something very carefully. The detectives poured over the photos to find a clue.District Attorney – the main lawyer for the government in a city or county. The District Attorney spoke to the news about the case.Mountain of Evidence – a lot of proof or facts. The police had a mountain of evidence against the suspect.File Charges – to officially say someone broke the law. The District Attorney will file charges tomorrow.Suspect – a person who may have done something wrong. The police questioned the suspect about the robbery.Turned Himself In – went to the police to admit or face accusations. After two days, he turned himself in at the station.Cooperating – working or helping together. The students are cooperating to finish the group project.Roommate – a person you share a room or apartment with. My roommate and I share the kitchen and living room.Grainy – not clear or smooth, like a low-quality photo. The old video was grainy but you could still see the car.Acquaintances – people you know a little, but not close friends. We are not close friends, just acquaintances from school.Resembled – looked like or was similar to. The new teacher resembled my uncle.Skull – the bones in your head. The doctor showed a picture of the human skull.Doppelganger – a person who looks almost exactly like someone else. She met a stranger who was her doppelganger.Obtained – got or received something. He obtained his French passport after living in France for only two years. Alleged – said to be true, but not proven. The alleged thief denied the accusations.Stiff – hard to move or not flexible. My neck felt stiff after sleeping on the couch.Fired Up – very excited or angry. The team was fired up for the championship game.Made His Way – went or traveled to a place. He made his way through the crowd to the exit.Roof vs. Ceiling – roof is outside on top of a building; ceiling is inside on top of a room. The rain hit the roof while we painted the ceiling.Sprang – jumped or moved quickly. The cat sprang onto the table to catch the toy.Sniper – a person who shoots from a hidden place, usually with a long gun. The movie showed a sniper watching from the hill.Tributes – actions or words that show respect or thanks. Fans left flowers and tributes at the singer’s memorial.Pours In – comes in quickly and in large amounts. Donations began to pour in after the news story aired.Ultra-Conservative – having very traditional or strict political or social views. Her grandfather is ultra-conservative about family rules.Detractors – people who criticize or say bad things about someone or something. Despite his detractors, the artist kept painting.
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Watch News in English Like a Native: Russian Drones Over Poland
Russian drones entered Polish airspace, raising NATO security concerns. Use this breaking news to learn useful English words and phrases.✅ Speak Better English With Me https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use Code SUMMER10 for 10% off your conversationLink to the Newscast: https://youtu.be/yCHJJZAdWQc?si=kyhA6JTwwwMiErL8💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/joinPoland/Russia 🇵🇱 🇷🇺1. High Alert: A state of being very watchful and ready for danger.: The Polish army was on high alert after the drones entered their airspace.2. Correspondent: A reporter who sends news from another place.: The correspondent in Warsaw shared updates on TV about the drone incident.3. Massive: Very big or very large.: The drones caused a massive concern across the country.4. Triggered: Caused something to happen.: The air raid siren was triggered when the drones were spotted.5. Scrambling: Moving quickly to respond to a problem.: Polish fighter jets were scrambling to check the skies.6. Diverted: Sent in a different direction.: Civilian planes were diverted away from the area for safety.7. Actions Speak Louder Than Words: What people do is more important than what they say.: Poland said, “Actions speak louder than words,” and increased border patrols.8. Invoked: Officially used a rule or law.: Poland invoked NATO rules to ask for a meeting.9. Article 4 NATO: A NATO rule for members to consult each other when threatened.: Poland requested Article 4 NATO talks after the drone incursion.10. Article 5 NATO: A NATO rule saying an attack on one member is an attack on all.: Some worried the drones might lead to Article 5 NATO discussions.11. Consultations: Meetings to talk and decide what to do.: NATO leaders held consultations to plan their response.12. Take Place: To happen.: The NATO meeting will take place tomorrow morning.13. Incursion: An unwanted entry into a place.: The drones were called an incursion into Polish airspace.14. Condemned: Said very strongly that something is wrong.: European leaders condemned Russia’s actions.15. Reckless: Not caring about danger or risk.: The Polish president said the drone attack was reckless.16. Shahed Drones: A type of drone made in Iran, often used by Russia.: Officials said the drones were Shahed Drones.17. Solidarity: Support and unity with others.: Other NATO countries showed solidarity with Poland.18. Bombardment: A heavy attack, usually with bombs or missiles.: The border town feared a bombardment after the drone warning.19. Went After: Tried to catch or punish someone.: Polish jets went after the drones that crossed the border.20. Sit on the Sidelines: To watch and not take part.: NATO said it would not sit on the sidelines if Poland was attacked.21. Extending an Olive Branch: Offering peace or trying to make friends after conflict.: Some leaders suggested extending an olive branch to reduce tensions.
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U.S. Warships Near Venezuela — What Happens Next?
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 conversation1. 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.
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The World Is Now More Dangerous Thanks to Israel: 17 Must Know IELTS and TOEFL Terms
Israel just bombed the capital of Qatar, Doha, and now the world is closer to another World War than ever before. Things are getting weird between Venezuela and the U.S, and Poland shot down Russian drones. What is going on in the world? ✅ Speak Better English With Me https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use Code SUMMER10 for 10% off your conversationLink to the Newscast: https://youtu.be/TjpPhN6M7vQ?si=AI3AT5UIazA9hmIh💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/joinIsrael/ Qatar 🇶🇦 🇮🇱1. Unprecedented: Something that has never happened before.: The huge storm was unprecedented for this small town.2. Assassinate: To kill an important person for political or other reasons.: The leader was assassinated while giving a speech.3. Qatari: A person or thing from Qatar, a country in the Middle East.: The Qatari diplomat met with world leaders.4. Astonishing: Very surprising or amazing.: Her quick recovery after the accident was astonishing.5. Was Behind This: Was the person or group who caused or planned something.: Investigators said a hacker was behind this computer attack.6. Move Forward: To continue or make progress.: After the argument, they decided to move forward and work together.7. Conducted: Led or organized an activity.: The teacher conducted a survey about favorite foods.8. Give The Go-Ahead: To give permission to start something.: The boss gave the go-ahead for the new project.9. Settling The Score: Taking action to get even or to fix a past wrong.: The team played hard, settling the score after last year’s loss.10. Hamas: A Palestinian political and militant group based mainly in Gaza.: News reports said Hamas claimed responsibility for the attack.11. Joint Statement: A message released together by two or more people or groups.: The two countries issued a joint statement calling for peace.12. Mixed Reactions: Different people feel different ways about something.: The new school rule got mixed reactions from students.13. Captives: People kept as prisoners.: The soldiers rescued the captives after the battle.14. Mediate: To help two sides solve a disagreement.: The teacher tried to mediate the argument between classmates.15. Frequented: Went to a place often.: She frequented the library to study after school.16. Compromise: An agreement where each side gives up something.: They reached a compromise about the group project.17. Potential: Possibility or ability to become something in the future.: The coach saw great potential in the young player.
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