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What really happened during the attack in Sydney, and who is the man that saved so many lives? Watch this lesson to improve your English vocabulary and learn the truth about the "Bondi Hero."✅ Speak Better English With Me https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use code Fall15 for 15% off. Link to Original Newscast: https://youtu.be/FqRqoj-14B4?si=XAUJdfjehOv1EZjWVocabulary List for B1 Students1. Terrorist Attack: A violent action meant to scare people for political or religious reasons.: The news reported a terrorist attack that happened in the city center yesterday.2. In Custody: Being held or kept by the police; under arrest.: The police caught the man, and he is now in custody.3. An Individual: One single person.: The police said an individual entered the bank and asked for money.4. Potentially: Possibly; something that could happen or be true in the future.: This is a potentially dangerous situation, so please stay inside.5. Amid: In the middle of or during something.: He stayed calm amid all the noise and confusion.6. Horror: A strong feeling of shock, fear, or disgust.: She stared in horror as the vase slipped from her hands and shattered on the floor.7. Heroism: Great bravery; acting like a hero.: The mayor gave the man an award for his heroism during the rescue.8. Tackling: Pushing someone to the ground to stop them (often used in sports like football or rugby).: The brave passenger was seen tackling the attacker to the floor.9. Struggle: A physical fight or a difficult effort to do something.: He struggled against the strong wind that was pushing him backward.10. Identified: Recognized or named; knowing who someone is.: The doctor identified the cause of the patient's stomach pain.: We identified the correct path on the map before we started hiking.11. Hailing : Praising or cheering for someone enthusiastically.: Everyone is hailing the young woman as a hero for saving the dog.12. Extraordinary: Very special, unusual, or amazing.: It is extraordinary that he finished the marathon in under two hours.13. Courage: Bravery; the ability to do something even when you are frightened.: After a few minutes, he finally plucked up the courage to ask her to dance.14. Disarm: To take a weapon (like a gun or knife) away from someone.: You must enter a code to disarm the security alarm when you walk in.15. Engaging: Getting involved in a situation or conflict; confronting someone.: The security guard was engaging the suspect when help arrived.16. Linked: Connected or related to something else.: Detectives believe this car is linked to another robbery last week.17. Probing: Investigating or asking deep questions to find the truth.: Scientists are currently probing the ocean floor to find new species of fish.18. Motives: The reasons why a person does something.: Her motive for improving her English was to get a better job and more money.

Boost your fluency with this massive 2-hour English learning compilation! I’ve gathered some of my best lessons from the archives to create the ultimate continuous study session. This video is packed with essential vocabulary, clear definitions, and real-world examples to help you master the language without interruption. Whether you use it for a deep-dive study session or listen in the background to improve your listening comprehension, this mega-lesson is designed to take your English to the next level. Grab your notebook and let’s get to work!✅ Speak Better English With Me https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use code Fall15 for 15% off.

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.

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.

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.