Real English from Real Travel: Montreal, Canada 🇨🇦
I had an interesting Airbnb experience in Montreal, and it taught me a lot of useful English phrases. I want to share them with you so you can use them on your next trip.✅ Speak Better English With Me https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use code Fall15 for 15% off.
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Is Trump Really Giving Away $2000? Here’s the Truth | The News Explained in English
In this lesson, I explain the viral news about President Trump’s rumored $2000 giveaway and what’s really going on. You’ll also learn useful English vocabulary from the story like pledge, low income, and double down.✅ Speak Better English With Me https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use code Fall15 for 15% off. 📺 Link to Newscast: https://youtu.be/p-k3kNewOto?si=aSx2qPs9LxQtDvwv1. Doubling Down: To continue doing something strongly, even after problems or criticism. : He doubled down on his diet after seeing how much weight he had gained.2. Pledge: A serious promise to do something. : He pledged to his family that he would stop smoking and live a healthier life.3. Low Income: Earning little money, not enough for many basic needs. : Many low-income families receive help to pay for food and housing.4. Middle Income: Earning a moderate amount of money — not poor, not rich. : Middle-income families often work hard to pay for their homes and children’s education.5. High Income: Earning a lot of money. : Doctors and engineers are often in the high-income group.6. Dividends: Money paid to people who own shares in a company. : Her smart investments paid off, and the dividends helped her retire early.7. Tariff: A tax on goods brought into a country. : The U.S. placed a tariff on steel from other countries.8. Revenue: The total money a government or business earns. : Tourism brings a lot of revenue to the country each year.9. Stimulus Check: Money the government gives to people to help the economy during hard times. : Many Americans used their stimulus checks to buy food and pay rent.10. A Share: A small part of a company that someone can own. : Owning a share means you own a small part of a company.11. Congress: The part of the U.S. government that makes laws. : Congress voted to pass a new education bill.12. Inflation: When prices go up and money buys less than before. : Because of inflation, food and gas are more expensive this year.13. Debt: Money that you owe to someone. : The country has a lot of debt after years of borrowing money.14. Go Crazy: To become very excited, angry, or out of control. : Fans went crazy when the singer walked on stage.15. Deficit: When you spend more money than you have. : The government had a budget deficit after spending too much on the military.16. Surge: A sudden, strong increase.: She felt a surge of fear when the dog barked loudly. : There was a surge in gas prices after the war started.17. Surplus: When there is more of something than needed. : The farm had a surplus of corn after a good harvest.
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How to Order Breakfast in English
I filmed today’s lesson at The Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli in Columbia, South Carolina—one of the most famous places for huge, homemade cinnamon buns. In this video, you’ll learn how to order breakfast in simple, natural English just like people do in the United States.✅ Speak Better English With Me https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use code Fall15 for 15% off.
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Want to Sound American? 🇺🇸 Learn These 10 Veterans Day Words!
Every year on November 11, people in the United States celebrate Veterans Day to honor those who served in the military. In this lesson, you’ll learn the history, traditions, and important English words used to talk about this national holiday.✅ Speak Better English With Me https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use code Fall15 for 15% off. Veteran – Someone who served in the military. : My grandfather is a veteran who served in the Army.Military – The armed forces of a country. : The military protects the country.Serve – To work for your country, especially in the military. : Many men and women serve in the U.S. military.Honor – To show respect and thanks. : We honor our veterans for their bravery.Sacrifice – Giving up something important to help others. : Veterans made many sacrifices like leaving their families to keep us safe.Ceremony – A special event to remember or celebrate something. : There was a Veterans Day ceremony at the park.Memorial – A place built to remember someone or something important. : We visited the war memorial to lay flowers.Freedom – The right to live and speak freely. : Veterans helped protect our freedom.Parade – A public celebration with marching bands and flags. : The Veterans Day parade went through the city streets.Courage – Being brave even when it’s hard or scary. : Soldiers show great courage during war.
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Don’t Come to the U.S. Right Now: News In English Explained ✈️
In this English lesson, you will learn terms that you might see on the IELTS or TOEFL exam. Together, we will watch a news clip that uses some very advanced terms.✅ Speak Better English With Me https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use code Fall15 for 15% off. Click for bonus English: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/usbrent/subscribe🦱 Want a hair transplant? Use Brent10 for 10% off: +90 538 545 34 42 on WhatsApp1. The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration): The government agency that controls and oversees all air travel and safety in the United States. : The FAA makes sure airplanes fly safely in the sky.2. Bracing: Preparing yourself for something difficult or unpleasant. : She took a deep breath, bracing herself for bad news.3. Cancellations: The act of stopping or calling off something that was planned. : There were many flight cancellations because of the storm.4. Delays: When something happens later than expected. : Our flight had a two-hour delay.5. Sole: Only; not shared with others. : She was the sole passenger on the small plane.6. In the Coming Days: During the next few days; soon. : The weather will get colder in the coming days.7. Lead To: To cause something to happen. : Bad weather can lead to flight delays.: Improving your English can lead to a better job. 8. Systematic Way: A method that is organized and follows clear steps. : The TSA checks bags in a systematic way to keep everyone safe.9. Obtaining: Getting or gaining something, especially through effort. : He is obtaining his pilot’s license this year.10. Air Traffic Controllers: People who manage airplane takeoffs and landings to keep flights safe. : Air traffic controllers guide pilots through bad weather.11. Staffing Shortages: When there are not enough workers to do the needed jobs. : Staffing shortages at airports cause long lines.12. TSA (Transportation Security Administration): The U.S. government agency that checks passengers and luggage before flights. : The TSA makes sure no dangerous items are brought onto airplanes.13. Checkpoints: Places where security officers check passengers or vehicles. : We went through two TSA checkpoints before boarding the plane.14. Strain: Pressure or stress that makes something or someone work too hard. : The rope began to strain under the heavy weight.: Don’t lift that heavy box — you might strain your back.15. Exponentially: Increasing very fast; growing more and more quickly. : Her English skills are improving exponentially because she studies every day.: Gas prices rose exponentially last summer.16. Exhausted: Very tired; having no energy left. : After waiting all night for her flight, she felt exhausted.17. Compromise: An agreement where each side gives up something to solve a problem. : They made a compromise so that both teams could use the field.
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