American English With Brent

Visit Saily here: https://saily.com/Use Code Brent15Code for visiting North America: Score35In this lesson, we are breaking down the latest political drama between Barack Obama and Donald Trump to help you level up your English skills! We’ll dive into real-world American English vocabulary, advanced idioms, and native-speaker phrasing so you can easily understand the news.Want to speak English more naturally? Check out the resources below! 👇1. FormerDefinition: From the past; someone or something that had a position before but does not have it now.Example: My former boss called me yesterday to ask how my new job is going.2. ConfrontedDefinition: Talked to someone directly about a difficult problem or an argument.Example: I confronted my coworker because he didn't finish his part of our project.3. Say it to my faceDefinition: To say something directly to a person, instead of talking about them secretly behind their back.Example: If you are angry with me, please say it to my face so we can fix the problem.4. The First LadyDefinition: The wife of the president of a country.Example: The First Lady visited a local school to talk about better education for children.5. He wants all the smokeDefinition: (Slang) Someone is completely ready and wants to fight or argue; they are not afraid of trouble.Example: My teenager wants all the smoke today; he is arguing with me about every single house rule.6. PortionDefinition: A part or a piece of something bigger, usually an amount of food.Example: I only ate a small portion of cake because I want to stay healthy.7. CowardDefinition: A person who is not brave and runs away from problems or danger.Example: Don't be a coward; you need to tell your manager the truth about the mistake.8. Locker roomDefinition: A room where people change clothes and wash before or after playing sports or exercising.Example: After my evening soccer game, I changed my clothes in the locker room.9. MidwestDefinition: A large area in the middle of the United States, famous for farming and friendly cities.Example: My company has a big office in the American Midwest, so I travel there for work sometimes.10. He knows betterDefinition: He is smart or old enough to understand what is right and what is wrong.Example: My son should not watch TV before doing his homework; he knows better.11. FilterDefinition: A tool that cleans water or air, or a feature that changes how a photo looks.Example: I used a beautiful filter on the photo of my family before posting it online.12. ConsequencesDefinition: The results of an action, usually bad or difficult results.Example: If you do not sleep enough, the consequences are that you will feel very tired at work.13. Lives rent-free in your headDefinition: (Idiom) You cannot stop thinking about something or someone, usually because it makes you upset or angry.Example: An argument with my neighbor is living rent-free in my head this whole weekend.14. FocusedDefinition: Giving all your attention, time, and energy to one specific thing.Example: I need to stay focused on my work so I can finish early and spend time with my kids.15. PettyDefinition: Caring too much about small, unimportant things or minor problems.Example: My neighbors are being petty; they got angry because our cat walked on their grass.16. ObsessionDefinition: Thinking about someone or something all the time in a way that is not healthy.Example: My husband has an obsession with his new gardening hobby; he spends five hours a day outside.17. GraceDefinition: Politeness, kindness, or staying calm and nice even in a difficult situation.Example: When the customer yelled at her, the store worker handled the problem with grace.

Welcome to this big, 3-hour English lesson! Do you want to speak English more naturally? Do you want to understand native speakers? This video is perfect for you.
In this video, we do not use boring textbooks. We learn English using real news stories from around the world. Because this lesson is long, you can pause the video and study a little bit every day!
What you will learn in this lesson:
Real English Words: Learn important words that native speakers use every day.

Better Listening: Practice listening to natural English so you can understand more.

Real News Stories: Look at real news headlines to build your reading and speaking skills.

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Learn easy English words while we talk about Donald Trump and Iran. This simple lesson helps you practice your English and understand big world news today.✅ Preview the advanced classes that will help you watch and read the news in English in just 30 days here: https://brent-watson-s-school.teachable.com/l/products☀️ Summer is the perfect time to level up your English fluency!Private 1-on-1 conversation sessions are officially back. Let’s work together in a comfortable space to build your speaking confidence, sharpen your pronunciation, and fix common mistakes.👉 Click here to reserve your 60-minute session:https://brent-watson-s-school.teachable.com/l/products⚠️ Note: Private coaching slots are limited weekly, so grab your time slot early!💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join1. Fleshed OutDefinition: To add more details or information to a basic plan or idea.Example: Before we start building the new garden, we need to get the plan completely fleshed out.2. StasisDefinition: A time when nothing is moving, changing, or growing.Example: My savings account has been in stasis because I have had to pay for so many car repairs lately.3. TangiblyDefinition: In a way that is very clear, real, and easy to notice (often something you can touch or feel).Example: Getting a new office chair tangibly improved my back pain at work.4. Figured OutDefinition: To understand something or find the answer to a problem.Example: My husband finally figured out how to fix the broken washing machine.5. Virtually NothingDefinition: Almost zero; almost nothing at all.Example: By the time Friday arrives, there is virtually nothing left in our refrigerator.6. TollsDefinition: A fee or tax you pay to drive on certain roads or bridges. (Note: It can also mean a bad effect, like "working late takes a toll on your health.")Example: We had to pay three tolls on the highway during our family vacation.7. Take ControlDefinition: To become the boss, the leader, or the person managing a situation.Example: When the children started arguing, the mother had to take control of the room.8. Herbert HooverDefinition: The 31st President of the United States.Example: Herbert Hoover was the American president during a very difficult economic time.9. Great DepressionDefinition: A long, sad period in the 1930s when many people across the world lost their money, jobs, and homes.Example: My grandparents learned how to cook very cheap meals during the Great Depression.10. HoovervillesDefinition: Poor, dirty towns built by homeless people during the 1930s (named after President Hoover).Example: Families who lost their houses had to build small shacks in Hoovervilles to stay warm.11. AnnalsDefinition: Historical records or history books written year by year.Example: The invention of the internet will always be remembered in the annals of history.12. BravadoDefinition: When someone acts like they are very brave and confident, but they are actually hiding that they are scared or unsure.Example: The new manager spoke with a lot of bravado, but he did not know how to run the store.13. NeoconsDefinition: A short word for "neoconservatives," which is a political group in the United States that believes in strong military power.Example: My friends like to discuss the beliefs of the neocons when we watch the evening news.14. Blank-odd YearsDefinition: A phrase used to guess a number of years, meaning "a little more than." For example, "twenty-odd years" means maybe 21, 22, or 23 years.Example: I have worked as a mechanic for thirty-odd years.15. He Fell For ItDefinition: He believed a trick, a lie, or a joke.Example: I told my son that broccoli was magic dinosaur food, and he fell for it!

In this video, we look at a big global news story about Donald Trump to test your listening skills. Watch the full lesson to learn advanced vocabulary and prove your English is ready for the next level!✅ Preview the advanced classes that will help you watch and read the news in English in just 30 days here: https://brent-watson-s-school.teachable.com/l/products☀️ Summer is the perfect time to level up your English fluency!Private 1-on-1 conversation sessions are officially back. Let’s work together in a comfortable space to build your speaking confidence, sharpen your pronunciation, and fix common mistakes.👉 Click here to reserve your 60-minute session:https://brent-watson-s-school.teachable.com/l/products⚠️ Note: Private coaching slots are limited weekly, so grab your time slot early!1. Chief CorrespondentDefinition: The main or most important reporter for a news company.Example: The chief correspondent traveled to London to report on the important news.2. Pick up where we left offDefinition: To start an activity again from the exact point where you stopped before.Example: We ran out of time in yesterday’s meeting, so let’s pick up where we left off today.3. DefyingDefinition: Refusing to obey a person, a rule, or a law.Example: The young boy is defying his parents by refusing to eat his vegetables.4. PleadingDefinition: Asking for something in a very serious, emotional, or urgent way.Example: The children were pleading with their father to take them to the park on Sunday.5. Salvage (v)Definition: To save something from being lost, ruined, or destroyed.Example: Our vacation was rainy, but we managed to salvage the trip by visiting indoor museums.6. CeasefireDefinition: An agreement between two fighting sides to stop shooting or fighting.Example: The two countries finally agreed to a ceasefire so they could talk about peace.7. AllyDefinition: A person, group, or country that helps and supports you, especially in a difficult situation.Example: My coworker is a great ally because she always helps me when I have too much work.8. Blow up (ruin a plan)Definition: To completely ruin, destroy, or spoil a plan or arrangement.Example: I forgot my passport, which is going to blow up our plans for the weekend trip.9. ReferencedDefinition: Mentioned or talked about a specific person, book, or piece of information.Example: In his email, my boss referenced the project we finished last month.10. Stark (grim)Definition: Very serious, harsh, sad, or unpleasant to look at.Example: The doctor gave us a stark warning about the dangers of eating too much sugar.11. Had their fun (idiom)Definition: Enjoyed themselves for a period of time, but now that time is over and it is time to be serious.Example: The kids had their fun playing outside all afternoon, and now they must do their homework.12. Go alongDefinition: To agree with an idea or accept what other people want to do.Example: I do not completely like the new schedule, but I will go along with it to keep the peace.13. "I call the shots"Definition: A phrase that means "I am the person who makes the decisions or has the power here."Example: In this kitchen, I call the shots, so please follow my recipe.14. DespiteDefinition: Used to say that something happens even though there is something else trying to stop it.Example: Despite the heavy rain, the parents went to watch their son's soccer game.15. VergeDefinition: To be very close to experiencing or doing something.Example: After working a twelve-hour shift, the tired mother was on the verge of tears.16. Subject to...Definition: Dependent on something else happening, or forced to follow a specific rule.Example: Our outdoor picnic is subject to the weather, so we might stay inside if it rains.17. IgnoranceDefinition: A lack of knowledge, understanding, or information about something.Example: His ignorance about basic cooking meant he burned the rice every time.

Improve your English vocabulary with this exciting B1 English lesson about real breaking news. Discover how to easily read and watch the news in English while practicing important new words!✅ Preview the advanced classes that will help you watch and read the news in English in just 30 days here: brent-watson-s-school.teachable.com/l/pdp/the-breaking-news-decoder💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/joinLink: https://youtu.be/b49T1oYvtqM?si=NBCZstHj5Ob9PBToVocabulary List & Definitions 1. Suspected Definition: Believed by people to be guilty of something, but not yet proven. Example: The police stopped the suspected bank robber down the street. 2. Terrorist Definition: A person who uses violence and fear to achieve political goals. Example: Security at the airport is very strict to prevent terrorist attacks. 3. Ivanka Trump Definition: An American businesswoman and the daughter of the 45th U.S. President, Donald Trump. Example: During her father's presidency, Ivanka Trump worked as an official advisor. 4. IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) Definition: A large branch of Iran's military that protects the country's Islamic political system. Example: The news reported on a new statement issued by the IRGC in Iran. 5. Iraqi National Definition: A citizen or person from the country of Iraq. Example: The engineer moving to our city is an Iraqi national. 6. Taken into Custody Definition: Arrested or held by the police or government authorities. Example: After a short chase, the driver was taken into custody. 7. Plot Definition: A secret plan made by a group of people to do something illegal or harmful. Example: The movie was about a plot to steal a famous painting from the museum. 8. Qasem Soleimani Definition: A powerful Iranian military general who was killed in a U.S. drone strike in 2020. Example: The death of Qasem Soleimani caused major political tension in the Middle East. 9. Burn Down the House (Idiom) Definition: To completely destroy everything, or to cause extreme chaos/destruction to fix a problem. Example: We need to fix our company's small budget issues, but we don't need to burn down the house and fire everyone. 10. Indianapolis Definition: A major city in the United States and the capital city of the state of Indiana. Example: Many people travel to Indianapolis every year to watch the famous car race. 11. Complicit Definition: Involved with other people in an illegal activity or wrongdoing. Example: Even though he didn't steal the money, he was complicit because he helped hide it. 12. Execution (Completing a task) Definition: The act of doing, finishing, or performing a planned action or job. Example: The team's execution of the new business plan was perfect. 13. Execution (Killing) Definition: The legal killing of a person as a punishment for a serious crime. Example: In some countries, the execution of dangerous criminals is allowed by law. 14. Surveillance Definition: The careful watching of a person, place, or situation, usually by the police or using cameras. Example: The department store installed new surveillance cameras to stop shoplifting. 15. Analysis Definition: A careful study of something to learn about its parts, what it means, or how it works. Example: The doctor did a blood analysis to see why the patient felt so tired. 16. Revenge Definition: The act of hurting someone because they hurt you first. Example: He broke my phone on purpose, so I took revenge by hiding his keys. 17. It's Only a Matter of Time Definition: An expression meaning that something is certain to happen in the future, even if we don't know exactly when. Example: If you practice English every day, it's only a matter of time before you speak fluently.