American English With Brent

• Breaking News English: State of Emergency in the USA (Major Flooding)

  Improve your English listening comprehension by learning about the recent flooding in the United States. I will teach you the essential words you need to know to understand news reports about this natural disaster.✅ Speak Better English With Me https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use code Fall15 for 15% off. 💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/joinLink to Newscast: https://youtu.be/-3HxiCU-cNs?si=RTfl_ndGTwetFaTMLocations1. Washington State: A U.S. state located in the Pacific Northwest : It rains very often in Washington State.2. Washington D.C.: The capital city of the United States, located on the East Coast.: The President lives in Washington D.C., which is very far from Washington State.3. Surging: Moving quickly and powerfully in a wave.: The surging water rushed down the street and covered the cars.4. Shattering Records: Breaking an old record by a large amount.: The heavy snowfall is shattering records for the month of December.5. Attic: The room or space at the very top of a house, just under the roof.: He hid the family’s Christmas gifts in the attic until Christmas morning. 6. Hoisting: Lifting something heavy up, usually with ropes or a machine.: He hoisted his wife onto his shoulders so she could see the band on stage a little better. 7. Volunteer: A person who works for free to help others.: A volunteer helped fill sandbags to stop the water.8. Rescue: To save someone from a dangerous situation.: Firefighters used a boat to rescue the dog from the flood.9. In The Midst: In the middle of something.: We are in the midst of a terrible storm.10. Swift: Moving very fast.: The river water was swift and dangerous to swim in.11. Peak: The highest point or the top (often of a mountain).: They reached the mountain peak just a little after lunchtime. 12. Peek: To look at something quickly or secretly.: She wanted to peek inside the box, but decided to wait until Christmas.13. Governor: The elected leader of a state government.: The Governor told everyone to stay off the roads because they were too icy.14. Critical: Very serious, dangerous, or important.: It is critical that we put gas in the car before we drive too much further. 15. Potentially: Possibly; something that might happen in the future.: This storm could potentially ruin our vacation. 16. Crest: The highest level a river reaches during a flood before it goes back down.: The river is expected to crest at 20 feet tomorrow morning.17. Meteorologist: A scientist who studies weather and predicts the forecast.: The meteorologist on TV said the rain will stop soon.18. Enormous: Very, very big.: Today was pretty stressful. She had an enormous headache when she got home.19. Portion: A part or share of something.: She gave him the largest portion of cake because it was his birthday. 20. Entirely: Completely or 100%.: The bridge was entirely covered by water.21. Banks : The land along the sides of a river.: The water rose over the banks of the river and flooded the park.22. Creeks: Small streams of water (smaller than a river).: The heavy rain turned small creeks into rushing rivers.23. Streams: Flowing water that moves across the land (smaller than a river).: Many streams flow down from the mountains into the lake.

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• 19 Year Old Student Thrown Out of the U.S. for Visiting Family? 🇺🇸🚫

  Discover the shocking story of a 19-year-old college student who was shackled and deported, sparking a massive debate about the 'rule of law.' In this English lesson, you will learn 20 advanced vocabulary words like 'brazen,' 'detained,' and 'asylum' to help you prepare for the IELTS and TOEFL.✅ Speak Better English With Me https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use code Winter15 for 15% off 📺 Link to Newscast: https://youtu.be/7l-4rArrS8A?si=4YG8JdcOJaPhkQgc1. Fulfilled: To complete something or do what is promised.: He fulfilled his promise to call his mother every week.2. Rural: Relating to the countryside; not in the city.: My grandfather lives in a small, rural town in Honduras with many farms.3. Finals: The last exams at the end of a school term (or the last games in a sports competition).: Students study very hard during the week of finals.4. Detained: To be stopped and held by the police or authorities.: The man was detained at the airport for three hours.5. Shackled: To have chains put on your wrists or ankles so you cannot move freely.: The prisoner was shackled before being moved to the bus.6. Deported: To be forced by the government to leave a country.: After his visa expired, he was deported back to his home country.7. Rule of Law: The idea that the law applies to everyone equally, even leaders.: A strong democracy depends on the rule of law.8. Violated: To break a rule, law, or agreement.: You violated the school rules by using your phone during the test.9. Federal Judge: A judge who makes decisions about national laws (not just local laws).: The federal judge decided that the new law was not legal.10. Brazen: Being bold and not trying to hide something bad or wrong.: It was a brazen act for him to take the last cookie even though everyone was waiting.11. Authority: The power or right to give orders and make decisions.: The police have the authority to stop speeding cars.12. Personal Recognizance: A promise to return to court without having to pay money to get out of jail.: The judge released her on personal recognizance because she had a job and family nearby.13. Asylum: Protection given by a government to someone who has left their own country because it is dangerous.: The family asked for asylum because there was a war in their country.14. Database: An organized collection of information stored on a computer.: The school database has the names of all the students.15. Removal Order: An official document that says a person must leave the country.: The judge signed the removal order, so he had to leave the US.16. Discretion: The freedom to decide what should be done in a specific situation.: The teacher used her discretion to give the student one extra day to finish homework.17. Blasting: Strongly criticizing or speaking angrily about something publicly (common in news headlines).: The mayor is blasting the new decision to close the park.18. Withholding: Refusing to give something; keeping something back.: The company is withholding his pay until he finishes the work.19. Detainees: People who are being kept in a prison or holding center.: The detainees were given food and water while they waited.20. Attorney: A lawyer; a person who helps people with legal problems.: You should talk to an attorney before signing those legal papers.

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• Understanding Trump’s Racist Language in English 🇺🇸

  This English lesson breaks down the essential vocabulary needed to analyze news reports and discussions regarding Donald Trump's rhetoric. We define 20 key terms with simple examples to help you understand the context and nuance of this complex political language.BONUS ENGLISH: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/usbrent/subscribe✅ Speak Better English With Me https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use code Winter15 for 15% off 📺 Link to Newscast: https://youtu.be/7MXJG-_-S5g?si=0puU05UJd4yMHuLz🍎 Simple Definitions and Examples1. Somalia: A country in East Africa.: News reports often talk about the problems people face in Somalia.2. Rhetoric Basically, it's that big, exciting language people use to try and win you over. Just be careful—sometimes it's more about the feeling than the facts.: The politician used strong rhetoric to make the crowd agree with him.3. Fraud: The crime of lying or cheating someone to steal their money.: He was caught doing fraud after he pretended to be someone else to get a loan.4. Benefitted (Past tense of benefit): Got an advantage or profit from something.: The new road benefitted the town by bringing more visitors.5. Convicted (Past tense or adjective): Officially found guilty of a crime in a court of law.: After the trial, the thief was convicted and sentenced to a year in jail.6. Schemes (Noun, plural): Plans, often secret or tricky ones, to achieve something, especially to get money.: They designed clever schemes to raise money for the new library.7. Pocket : A small area or group that is different or separate from what surrounds it. : There is a small pocket of people in the city who still speak the old language.8. Pocket: The part of clothes like pants or a shirt where you put small things.: I always keep my phone in my front pocket so it doesn't get lost.9. Ripped Off : Cheated or charged too much money for something.: That car cost too much! I feel like I was totally ripped off.10. Contribute: To give money, help, or time to a group or a cause.: Everyone should contribute a small amount to help clean up the park.11. Politically Correct: Speaking or acting in a way that avoids offending or hurting the feelings of any group of people.: It’s important to be politically correct and use kind language when talking about different cultures.12. ICE: A common short name (acronym) for a specific US government police group that manages people who come into the country (Immigration).: News reports often cover the work of ICE at the border crossings.13. Minneapolis: A large city in the state of Minnesota in the United States.: We flew to Minneapolis to visit my aunt who lives there.14. Brought to Justice: Found, arrested, and punished for doing a crime.: After a long time, the police finally found the person, and he was brought to justice.15. Denunciations (Noun, plural): Strong, public statements that say someone or something is very bad.: The leader’s bad actions led to many denunciations from citizens and other countries.16. Sophisticated: Complex, very detailed, or highly advanced; often related to technology or design.: The new robot is very sophisticated; it can understand many different voice commands.17. Charismatic: Having a special, strong charm or personality that makes other people want to follow or listen to you.: The new teacher is very charismatic and quickly became a favorite among the students.18. Condemnations : Strong statements showing you completely disagree with and disapprove of something.: The newspaper printed many condemnations of the company’s decision to close the factory.19. In Context: Thinking about a phrase or idea along with all the surrounding information that helps explain its true meaning.: You must read the whole letter to understand the small part in context.

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• Are You Guilty of These 10 Rude Habits? Real English Conversation

  Do you know the right English phrases to describe the habits that drive you crazy, like slow internet or line cutters? Master these 10 common 'pet peeves' to help you sound more like a native speaker when you complain.✅ Speak Better English With Me https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use code Winter15 for 15% off. Want even more English? Become a member: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/usbrent/subscribe1. Chewing Loudly: When someone eats with loud mouth noises. : My father always chews loudly when he eats popcorn. 2. People Cutting in Line: When someone skips the line instead of waiting. : I was waiting in line for my ticket when someone cut in front of me.3. Slow Walkers: People who walk very slowly in busy places.: Slow walkers are a common pet peeve in malls and airports.4. Leaving Dirty Dishes in the Sink: Not washing dishes right away. : For some people, dirty dishes are a huge pet peeve.5. Interrupting Someone: Talking before the other person finishes. : Being interrupted is a big pet peeve for many students.6. Loud Phone Conversations: Talking very loudly on the phone in public. : Loud phone calls on the bus are a common pet peeve.7. People Not Using Turn Signals: Drivers who don’t signal when they turn.They don’t use blinkers. : Not using a turn signal annoys many drivers.8. Leaving the Toilet Seat Up: Not putting the seat down after using the bathroom. : Some people say this is their number one pet peeve.9. Clicking Pens Over and Over: When someone keeps pressing a pen button. : Pen-clicking is a small but annoying pet peeve.10. Slow Internet: When webpages or videos won’t load quickly. : Slow internet is a universal pet peeve.

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• News in English: THE KILL ORDER: Did They Really Execute Survivors in the Water?

  Here are two strong sentences for your description box that combine the news story with the educational value:Explore the shocking allegations of war crimes in Venezuela while I teach you 20 advanced English vocabulary words used in the report. By the end of this video, you will understand complex terms like Geneva Conventions, alleged, and carried out so you can follow international news with confidence.✅ Speak Better English With Me https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use code Winter15 for 15% off 🇺🇸 Become a member for bonus English: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/usbrent/subscribe📺 Link to Newscast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MccDVmHfc08&list=RDNSMccDVmHfc08&start_radio=11. War Crimes: Serious illegal acts committed during a war, like hurting civilians.: The soldier was put in jail for committing war crimes.2. Geneva Conventions: International laws that tell countries how to treat people during a war.: The Geneva Conventions say that you cannot hurt prisoners of war.3. Alleged: Said to have happened, but not proven to be true yet.: The alleged thief is waiting for his trial in court.4. Sources: Where information or news comes from.: The reporter checked three different sources to make sure the story was true.5. Carried Out: Completed or finished a task.: The team successfully carried out the project on time.6. Follow Up: To do something more about a previous action or conversation.: The doctor wants to follow up with the patient next week to see if he feels better.7. Prior: Before or earlier.: You need to finish your homework prior to watching TV.8. Secretary of Defense: The government official in charge of a country's military.: The Secretary of Defense advised the President on the new army plan.9. Ensure: To make sure something happens.: Please ensure that the door is locked when you leave the house.10. Briefed: Given short, important information about a situation.: The soldiers were briefed on the mission before they left the base.11. Double Tap Strikes: A military attack where a place is bombed, and then bombed again a few minutes later to hit the rescuers.: Double tap strikes are very dangerous for ambulance drivers trying to help the injured.12. Violate: To break a rule, law, or agreement.: If you drive too fast, you violate the traffic laws.13. Armed Conflict: A fight or war involving weapons.: The armed conflict between the two countries lasted for five years.14. Prohibits: To forbid or not allow something.: The school prohibits smoking on campus.15. Execution: The act of killing someone as a punishment.: The prisoner faced execution for his terrible crimes.16. Combatant : A person who is fighting in a war (like a soldier).: Civilians should not be targeted, only a combatant can be fought in war.17. Surrender: To stop fighting and admit defeat.: The army had to surrender because they ran out of food.18. Acknowledge: To admit that something is true or that you noticed it.: He refused to acknowledge that he made a mistake.19. “In the Context”: Looking at the situation surrounding an event to understand it better.: You must look at his actions in the context of the war to understand why he did it.20. Accusations: Statements saying someone has done something wrong.: He denied the accusations that he stole the money.21. Moral Authority: Being respected because you follow high standards of right and wrong.: A leader needs moral authority so people will trust and follow them.

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