American English With Brent

Stop feeling lost when watching the news and start understanding every word of today’s most "volatile" headlines. This lesson breaks down essential B1-B2 English vocabulary from real-world reports so you can follow breaking news like a native speaker.🛑 Change the way you read the news in English with this FREE news vocabulary guide: https://american-english-with-brent.kit.com/bcb3b9f6f2Vocabulary List: NYC Snowball Fight1. OutrageDefinition: A strong feeling of shock and anger.Example: There was public outrage when the library closed down.2. PeltedDefinition: To throw things at someone many times.Example: The rain pelted the window during the storm.3. TenseDefinition: A nervous feeling; a situation where people might get angry.Example: The meeting was very tense because nobody agreed on the plan.4. TauntingDefinition: Trying to make someone angry or upset by saying unkind things.Example: The older brother was taunting his sister about losing the game.5. RestraintDefinition: Control over your own actions; holding back.Example: She showed great restraint by staying calm when the customer yelled.6. ChunksDefinition: Thick, solid pieces of something.Example: The soup had large chunks of potato and carrots in it.7. De-escalateDefinition: To make a difficult situation calmer or less dangerous.Example: The police officer tried to de-escalate the argument before it turned into a fight.8. MassiveDefinition: Extremely big.Example: A massive crowd of people gathered to watch the concert.9. WarnedDefinition: To tell someone about a possible danger.Example: The sign warned us that the floor was wet.10. Common SenseDefinition: Good judgment in practical matters; thinking clearly.Example: Use your common sense and don’t walk alone in the dark alley.11. VolatileDefinition: Likely to change suddenly and become dangerous.Example: The chemicals are volatile and can explode if they get too hot.12. CommissionerDefinition: A high-ranking official in charge of a department (like the police).Example: The Police Commissioner promised to keep the city safe.13. CondemnedDefinition: To say strongly that something is bad or wrong.Example: The principal condemned bullying during the school assembly.(Note: Your image notes "disagreed," which is similar, but "condemned" is much stronger).14. DisgracefulDefinition: Shameful; very bad behavior that makes people lose respect.Example: It is disgraceful to leave so much trash in the park.15. UnacceptableDefinition: Not allowed; not good enough.Example: His rude language in class was unacceptable.16. OutrageousDefinition: Shocking or very unreasonable.Example: It is outrageous to charge $20 for a bottle of water!17. AssaultDefinition: A physical attack on someone.Example: Hitting someone is a crime called assault.18. Speak UpDefinition: To give your opinion bravely.Example: Please speak up if you have a good idea for the project.19. DespicableDefinition: Very unpleasant or evil; deserving hate.Example: It was despicable of him to steal the old lady's purse.20. HarmlessDefinition: Safe; not able to hurt anyone.Example: The dog barks loudly, but he is actually harmless.21. DeliberateDefinition: Done on purpose; not an accident.Example: That was a deliberate lie; he knew the truth but didn't say it.

Stay up to date with the latest global headlines while expanding your news-related vocabulary in this interactive English lesson. Today, we dive into a breaking report regarding a security incident at Mar-a-Lago to define consequential terms like "consequential" in a real-world context.🛑 Change the way you read the news in English with this FREE news vocabulary guide: https://american-english-with-brent.kit.com/bcb3b9f6f2💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/joinThe Original Newscast: https://youtu.be/jOpnJDIgpWQ?si=F-fCOk9E5mUNwofS1. Consequential * Definition: Very important; having big results. * Example: The president made a consequential decision that changed the country.2. Mar-a-Lago * Definition: A famous club and home in Florida owned by Donald Trump. * Example: The news reported that the meeting happened at Mar-a-Lago.3. Security breach * Definition: When someone breaks into a safe or protected place. * Example: The bank had a security breach when a hacker stole customer passwords.4. Perimeter * Definition: The outside edge or border of a place. * Example: The police put a fence around the perimeter of the building.5. Deputy * Definition: A police officer who assists the main leader (the sheriff). * Example: The sheriff asked his deputy to help look for the missing car.6. Secret Service * Definition: A special US police group that protects the president. * Example: The Secret Service walked next to the president's car to keep him safe.7. Opened Fire * Definition: Started shooting a gun. * Example: The soldiers opened fire when the enemy came too close.8. Affected * Definition: Changed or influenced by something. * Example: The heavy rain affected our travel plans, so we stayed home.9. Contemplating * Definition: Thinking deeply about something. * Example: She is contemplating moving to a new city for her new job.10. Mortality * Definition: The fact that all humans must eventually die. * Example: Surviving a dangerous car crash made him think about his own mortality.11. Honoring * Definition: Showing great respect for someone. * Example: The school is honoring the brave teachers at a special dinner tonight.12. Laken Riley * Definition: A person who was recently in the American news. * Example: The news reporter talked about the tragic story of Laken Riley.13. Gunning For Me * Definition: Trying to attack, defeat, or cause trouble for someone. * Example: He felt like his boss was gunning for him after he made a big mistake.14. Apparently * Definition: It seems to be true, based on what we see or hear. * Example: Apparently, it is going to snow tomorrow, so we should buy warm coats.15. Confronted * Definition: Faced someone directly to argue or ask a hard question. * Example: The teacher confronted the student about cheating on the math test.16. Gas Can * Definition: A container used to carry car fuel. * Example: We ran out of fuel, so we walked to the gas station with a gas can.17. Put Down (Drop) * Definition: To stop holding something and place it on a surface. * Example: The police officer told the man to put down the knife.18. Domestic * Definition: Happening inside your own country, or inside the home. * Example: The airport has a separate building for domestic flights within the United States.19. State of the Union * Definition: A big yearly speech given by the US President. * Example: Many families watch the State of the Union speech on television.20. Loaded Gun * Definition: A gun that has bullets inside and is ready to shoot. * Example: You should always treat a weapon as if it is a loaded gun.

The King of England's brother has just been arrested, and the story is making headlines all over the world. In this lesson, we'll talk about what happened and learn the essential English vocabulary you need to understand this breaking news. 🛑 Read the news more easily with this FREE news vocabulary guide: https://american-english-with-brent.kit.com/bcb3b9f6f2Vocabulary Definitions & Examples * 1. Suspicion * Definition: A feeling that someone has done something wrong, even if you don't have proof yet. * Example: The police have a strong suspicion that he stole the car. * 2. Misconduct * Definition: Unacceptable or bad behavior, usually by a professional person (like a doctor, lawyer, or police officer). * Example: The manager was fired for misconduct at the office. * 3. Confidential * Definition: Meant to be kept secret and not shared with other people. * Example: Your medical records are completely confidential. * 4. Late (meaning: dead) * Definition: Used to politely describe someone who has recently died. * Example: The late president was loved by many citizens. * 5. Stripped (meaning: taken away) * Definition: To have something important, like an award, title, or power, officially taken away from you as a punishment. * Example: He was stripped of his gold medal after they found out he cheated. * 6. Evicted * Definition: Legally forced to leave the house or apartment you are living in, usually for not paying rent. * Example: They were evicted from their apartment because they didn't pay rent for three months. * 7. Specifics * Definition: The exact details of something. * Example: We agreed to buy the house, but we still need to discuss the specifics of the contract. * 8. Allegations * Definition: Claims that someone has done something illegal or wrong, usually made without proof yet. * Example: He strongly denied the allegations of theft. * 9. Envoy * Definition: A messenger or representative sent by a government to deal with another country. * Example: The government sent a special envoy to help negotiate peace. * 10. Assessing * Definition: Carefully looking at or thinking about something to judge its value, quality, or condition. * Example: The insurance agent is assessing the damage to my car after the accident. * 11. Trove * Definition: A collection of valuable objects or very useful information. * Example: The internet is a treasure trove of information for students. * 12. Trigger (meaning: cause something to happen) * Definition: To make something start to happen very quickly. * Example: Eating peanuts can trigger a dangerous allergic reaction for her. * 13. Extraordinary * Definition: Very unusual, special, or surprising; much better than normal. * Example: The chef prepared an extraordinary meal for the guests. * 14. The Status * Definition: The current situation or state of something. * Example: Can you tell me the status of my job application? * 15. Interviewed Under Caution * Definition: A legal term (common in the UK) where the police ask you questions, but only after warning you that your answers might be used against you in court. * Example: The suspect was interviewed under caution at the police station. * 16. As of Yet * Definition: Up until this time; so far. (Often used with negative sentences). * Example: As of yet, we have not received any news about the delayed flight. * 17. A Watershed Moment * Definition: A very important event that completely changes the way things happen in the future. * Example: Getting my university degree was a watershed moment in my life.Would you like me to create a short fill-in-the-blank quiz using these sentences so your students can prac

Why did a simple high school hockey game end in a breaking news tragedy that has the whole country demanding answers? In this English lesson, we’ll break down the shocking details while you learn the essential vocabulary used in American crime reporting.🛑 Read the news more easily with this FREE news vocabulary guide: https://american-english-with-brent.kit.com/bcb3b9f6f21. Rhode Island * Definition: A very small state in the northeast United States. * Example: She lives in a small town in Rhode Island.2. Youth * Definition: The time when you are young. * Example: He played a lot of sports in his youth.3. Critical Condition * Definition: Being very sick or badly hurt. * Example: The driver is in critical condition at the hospital.4. Erupting * Definition: Exploding or starting suddenly and loudly. * Example: The volcano is erupting with smoke and fire.5. Echo * Definition: A sound that repeats because it hits a wall. * Example: I shouted "Hello!" and heard an echo.6. Running for Cover * Definition: Running to hide from rain or danger. * Example: It started raining, and we were running for cover.7. Ducking * Definition: Moving your head down quickly to avoid something. * Example: He was ducking so the ball wouldn't hit him.8. Walk You Through * Definition: To explain something step-by-step. * Example: I will walk you through how to use this app.9. Showed Up * Definition: Arrived at a place. * Example: He finally showed up to the party at 10 PM.10. Disputes * Definition: Arguments or strong disagreements. * Example: They had many disputes about money.11. Get Into Them * Definition: To join an argument or fight. * Example: I don't like arguments, so I try not to get into them.12. Gender Identity * Definition: How a person feels inside (male, female, or other). * Example: Schools should respect every student's gender identity.13. Gender Reassignment Surgery * Definition: An operation to change your body to match your gender. * Example: The doctor explained the process of gender reassignment surgery.14. Ex-Wife * Definition: A woman someone used to be married to. * Example: He is still friends with his ex-wife.15. Narcissistic * Definition: Caring only about yourself and thinking you are better than others. * Example: He is too narcissistic to listen to anyone else.16. Personality Disorder Traits * Definition: Patterns of thinking or acting that cause problems with other people. * Example: Her behavior showed some personality disorder traits.17. Point This Out * Definition: To show or tell someone a specific fact. * Example: I need to point this out: you made a small mistake here.18. Bashing * Definition: Saying very mean or bad things about someone. * Example: Stop bashing him; he is trying his best.19. Berserk * Definition: Going crazy or very angry. * Example: The dog went berserk when the mailman came to the door.20. A Good Samaritan * Definition: A stranger who helps someone in trouble. * Example: A good Samaritan helped me fix my car.21. Stepped In * Definition: Got involved to stop a problem or help. * Example: The teacher stepped in to stop the fight.22. Interjected * Definition: Interrupted to say something quickly. * Example: "Wait a minute," she interjected.23. Swift End * Definition: A very quick finish. * Example: The game came to a swift end when it started raining.

In this lesson, you will learn the essential English vocabulary needed to understand the breaking news about Cuba's economic collapse and oil shortage. I explain difficult political terms with simple definitions and examples so you can follow this developing story with confidence.📝 Read the news more easily with this FREE news vocabulary guide: https://american-english-with-brent.kit.com/bcb3b9f6f2💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/joinLink to Newscast: https://youtu.be/czppbgUtxDM?si=75tWNnvEOWvrp-091. HaltingDefinition: (Adjective) Stopping Example: The baby halted when they saw the dog down the street. 2. Run OutDefinition: (Phrasal Verb) To use all of something so that there is none left.Example: We need to go to the store because we have run out of milk.3. Cut OffDefinition: (Phrasal Verb) To stop the supply of something, or to stop someone from speaking.Example: The electric company will cut off our power if we don't pay the bill.4. Humanitarian AidDefinition: (Noun) Help (like food, water, or medicine) given to people in trouble or danger.Example: The country sent humanitarian aid to the victims of the earthquake.5. EssentialDefinition: (Adjective) Completely necessary; very important.Example: Water is essential for life; we cannot live without it.6. ExporterDefinition: (Noun) A person, company, or country that sells goods to another country.Example: Brazil is a major exporter of coffee to the rest of the world.7. EscalatingDefinition: (Adjective/Verb) Becoming worse, higher, or more serious very quickly.Example: The argument is escalating, so we should leave before a fight starts.8. CrisisDefinition: (Noun) A time of great danger, difficulty, or confusion.Example: The economic crisis meant that many people lost their jobs.9. ContributorDefinition: (Noun) A person who gives something (like money or ideas) to help achieve a result.Example: She is a regular contributor to the school magazine and writes articles every month.10. AnalystDefinition: (Noun) Someone whose job is to study or examine something in detail.Example: The financial analyst said that the company is doing very well this year.11. More PerspectiveDefinition: (Phrase) A better or clearer way of looking at a situation to understand it.Example: Traveling gives you more perspective on how other people live.12. LoomingDefinition: (Adjective) Something bad or difficult that is about to happen soon.Example: The students were worried about the looming deadline for their big project.13. Keep the Lights OnDefinition: (Idiom) To have just enough money to continue operating or living (often used for businesses).Example: The shop isn't making a big profit, but they are making enough to keep the lights on.14. On the Rocks (danger)Definition: (Idiom) Likely to fail or having serious problems.Example: Their marriage has been on the rocks for a long time, and they might get divorced.15. On the Rocks (alcohol)Definition: (Idiom) Served in a glass with ice cubes.Example: He ordered a whiskey on the rocks at the bar.16. On the RopesDefinition: (Idiom) Being close to defeat or giving up; in a very bad situation.Example: The team was on the ropes near the end of the game, but they managed to win.17. SocietyDefinition: (Noun) A large group of people living together in an organized way.Example: Education is very important for a healthy and successful society.18. Tap IntoDefinition: (Phrasal Verb) To use or get something valuable from a source (like energy, money, or knowledge).Example: The company wants to tap into the new market of young buyers.