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American English With Brent

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  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Trump and Putin Talk, American Teacher Freed: English Vocabulary For IELTS and TOEFL

    Marc Fogel, an American teacher, was arrested in Russia in August 2021 for carrying a small amount of medical marijuana prescribed for chronic pain. He was sentenced to 14 years in a Russian penal colony. After diplomatic negotiations, Fogel was released in February 2025 and returned to the United States, where he was welcomed by President Donald Trump at the White House. 💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join📰 Get 15% off GROUND NEWS https://check.ground.news/AmericanEnglishBrent 🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼‍🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10🎥 The Camera I Use for Outdoor Lessons: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ📹 The Other Camera I Use: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ📘 The Book I'm Currently Reading: https://amzn.to/3Atd0JU*As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn money if you click. 1. Free: • : To release someone from confinement or imprisonment. • : After years in detention, Marc Fogel was finally freed and returned home. 2. Sentence: • : The length of time a person is ordered to spend in prison after being found guilty of a crime. • : Marc Fogel received a 14-year sentence for carrying medical marijuana into Russia. 3. Touching down: • : When an aircraft lands on the ground. • : The plane carrying Marc Fogel touched down in the United States after his release. 4. Detained: • : To hold someone in custody, often for legal reasons. • : Marc Fogel was detained by Russian authorities from 2021 to 2025. 5. An honor: • : A privilege or high respect given to someone. • : It was an honor for Marc Fogel to meet the President upon his return. 6. Claimed: • : To say something as true without providing proof. • : Some reports claimed that the release was part of a larger diplomatic deal. 7. Disposing: • : To get rid of something; maybe throwing it in the trash. • : A camera caught his wife disposing of the medical marijuana in a dumpster. 8. Penal colony: • : A place far from the city where prisoners are sent to work as punishment. • : Marc Fogel was sentenced to serve time in a Russian penal colony. 9. Begging: • : To ask someone earnestly or desperately for something; pleading. • : His family was begging the government to negotiate his release. 10. Buongiorno: • : An Italian word meaning “Good morning.” • : Upon his release, Marc greeted his mom with a cheerful “Buongiorno!” 11. Greeting: • : A polite word or sign of welcome. • : Marc received a warm greeting from his family and friends. 12. A shocker: • : Something surprising or unexpected. • : It was a shocker to many when news broke of his sudden release. 13. Instrumental: • : Very important in helping to achieve a goal. • : President Trump was instrumental in securing Marc Fogel’s freedom. 14. In good spirits: • : Feeling happy and positive. • : Despite the long time away from his family, Marc appeared to be in good spirits upon his return. 15. Exchange: • : The act of giving one thing and receiving another in return. • : Marc Fogel’s release was part of a prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Russia.

    16 min

  2. FEB 13

    Bird Flu Causes Problems in New York: English Conversation for the IELTS and TOEFL

    If you like learning English while watching the news, you'll love this English lesson. Even though the news is very sad. If you like learning about the current news and improving your English for your next English conversation, this English lesson is for you. While watching a news clip about how birds are getting the flu and causing prices to skyrocket, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners. Bird Flu 1. Poultry: Birds like chickens, ducks, and turkeys that people raise for their eggs or meat. • : “Many poultry farms are taking extra steps to protect their birds from the flu.” 2. Spread (verb): To move and affect more people or areas. • : “The bird flu can spread quickly among birds if not controlled.” 3. An order: A command or instruction given by someone in authority. • : “The governor gave an order to close all live bird markets temporarily.” 4. An abundance of caution: Taking extra care to prevent problems, even if it seems unnecessary. • : “Officials closed the markets out of an abundance of caution to stop the flu from spreading.” 5. Transmission: The act of passing a disease from one person or animal to another. • : “Wearing protective gear can help prevent the transmission of the bird flu.” 6. Skyrockets: To increase very quickly. • : “Egg prices skyrocketed because many chickens got sick from the flu.” 7. Shutting down: Closing something temporarily or permanently. • : “Authorities are shutting down live bird markets to clean them thoroughly.” 8. Detected: Discovered or noticed something. • : “The virus was detected in several bird markets during routine checks.” 9. Routine inspection: A regular check to ensure everything is in order. • : “During a routine inspection, health officials found signs of the bird flu.” 10. Counties: Regions within a state, each with its own local government. • : “Live bird markets in New York City and nearby counties were closed due to the flu.” 11. Sell down: To sell all or most of the products in stock. • : “Markets were told to sell down their birds before closing for cleaning.” 12. Inventory: The goods or products that a business has in stock. • : “The store checked its inventory to see how many chickens were left.” 13. Shutter: To close a business or activity. • : “Several markets were shuttered to prevent the spread of the disease.” 14. Cut down: To reduce the amount of something. • : “People are trying to cut down on visits to bird markets during the outbreak.” 15. H5N1: A specific type of bird flu virus. • : “The H5N1 virus has affected many birds in the area.” 16. Dairy: Products made from milk, like cheese and yogurt. • : “While dairy products are not affected, the bird flu has impacted poultry farms.” 17. Mutation: A change in a virus that can affect how it behaves. • : “Scientists are studying if the virus has any mutations that make it more dangerous.” 18. USDA: United States Department of Agriculture, a government agency overseeing farming and food safety. • : “The USDA is monitoring the bird flu outbreak to protect public health.” 19. Elderly: Older adults, usually over the age of 65. • : “The elderly are advised to be cautious, even though the bird flu mainly affects birds.” 20. Flying through the roof: Increasing rapidly; similar to “skyrocketing.” • : “Demand for flu vaccines is flying through the roof due to health concerns.” 21. Organic: Food produced without fake chemicals or pesticides. • : “Some people prefer to buy organic chicken, believing it’s healthier.” 22. Taken out: Removed or eliminated. • : “Infected birds were taken out of the market to prevent the disease from spreading.” Last month’s fire in California, took out many homes and buildings.

    20 min

  3. FEB 10

    Mass Panic in India: 30+ Killed in Religious Festival Stampede: The News in English for IELTS TOEFL

    If you like learning English while watching the news, you'll love this English lesson. Even though the news is very sad. If you like learning about the current news and improving your English for your next English conversation, this English lesson is for you. While watching a news clip about how 30 died during a stampede at a religious festival in India, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners. 💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join📰 Get 15% off GROUND NEWS https://check.ground.news/AmericanEnglishBrent 🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼‍🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10🎥 The Camera I Use for Outdoor Lessons: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ📹 The Other Camera I Use: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ📘 The Book I'm Currently Reading: https://amzn.to/3Atd0JU*As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn money if you click.Tragedy in India 1. Several: More than two but not many; a few. • Several people were injured during the festival. 2. Stampede: A sudden, uncontrolled movement of a large group of people or animals. • A stampede occurred when the crowd rushed towards the river. 3. Kumbh Mela: A major Hindu festival held every twelve years in India, where millions gather to bathe in sacred rivers. • The Kumbh Mela attracts millions of pilgrims seeking spiritual cleansing. 4. Hindu: A person who follows Hinduism, a major religion in India. • Many Hindus attend the Kumbh Mela for religious rituals. 5. Riverbanks: The sides of a river; the land along a river. • Worshippers gathered on the riverbanks to perform special tasks for their religion. 6. Extending: Making something longer or larger; stretching out. • The festival area was extending over a large part of the city.I extended my study time from 30 minutes to an hour. 7. Surge: A sudden, strong movement forward or upward. • A surge in the crowd led to the tragic incident. 8. Particular: Specific or special; referring to one thing and not others. • On this particular day, the crowd was larger than usual. 9. Take a dip: To briefly go into water; to bathe. • Pilgrims take a dip in the river as part of the ritual. 10. Holy water: Water that is considered sacred or blessed. • Devotees believe that bathing in the holy water cleanses sins. 11. Inevitably: Certain to happen; unavoidable. • With such a large crowd, some delays were inevitably. 12. Tripped up: To stumble or fall because of hitting one’s foot against something. • Some people tripped up on the uneven ground during the rush. 13. Individuals: Single persons; separate people. • Many individuals traveled long distances to attend the festival. 14. Trampled: Stepped on heavily, often causing injury or damage. • In the chaos, some people were trampled by the crowd. 15. Stretchers: Portable beds used to carry injured or sick people. • Medics used stretchers to transport the injured to hospitals. 16. Dozens: Groups of twelve; often used to mean many. • Dozens of people were affected by the incident. 17. Taking away: Removing someone or something from a place. • Emergency services were taking away the injured for treatment. 18. Set up: To establish or arrange something. • Authorities set up barriers to manage the crowd. 19. Monitor (noun): A device or person that observes or checks something. • Security personnel acted as monitors during the event. 20. Monitor (verb): To watch or check something over a period of time. • Officials monitor the crowd to prevent accidents. 21. Potential: Possible; capable of becoming real.

    31 min

  4. FEB 4

    67 Dead in Washington D.C. Plane Crash: English for IELTS and TOEFL

    If you like learning about the current news and improving your English for your next English conversation, this English lesson is for you. While watching a news clip about a tragic plane crash in Washington D.C, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms,, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners. 💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join 📰 Get 15% off GROUND NEWS https://check.ground.news/AmericanEnglishBrent 🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼‍🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/ Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10 🎥 The Camera I Use for Outdoor Lessons: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ 📹 The Other Camera I Use: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ 📘 The Book I'm Currently Reading: https://amzn.to/3Atd0JU *As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn money if you click. DC Crash 1. Tragedy: A very sad event, often involving death or suffering. • The collision between the airplane and the helicopter was a tragedy that affected many families. 2. Tragic: Causing or characterized by extreme sadness or sorrow. • The tragic accident led to a nationwide mourning. 3. Feared: To be afraid that something bad might have happened. • Many people feared that there were no survivors after the crash. 4. Collision: When two objects hit each other with force. • The collision between the jet and the helicopter occurred over the Potomac River. 5. Collide: To crash into each other. • The two aircraft collided in mid-air near the airport. 6. Reagan National Airport: A major airport located near Washington, D.C. • The flight was approaching Reagan National Airport when the accident happened. 7. Ronald Reagan: The 40th President of the United States, after whom the airport is named. • Ronald Reagan served as President from 1981 to 1989. 8. Investigators: People who examine events to find out what happened. • Investigators are looking into the cause of the crash. 9. Regional Jet: A small airplane used for short-distance flights. • The regional jet was flying from Wichita to Washington, D.C. 10. Black Hawk Helicopter: A type of military helicopter used by the U.S. Army. • The Black Hawk helicopter was on a training mission when the accident occurred. 11. Aircraft: Any vehicle that can fly, such as airplanes and helicopters. • Both aircraft were severely damaged in the incident. 12. Potomac River: A river that flows through Washington, D.C. • The wreckage fell into the Potomac River after the collision. 13. Dozen: A group of twelve. • Rescue teams recovered over two dozen bodies from the river. 14. Recovered: To find and bring back something lost, especially a body after an accident. • Divers recovered several bodies from the crash site. 15. Impact: The action of one object hitting another. • The impact of the collision caused both aircraft to crash. 16. Massive: Very large in size or amount. • There was a massive response from emergency services after the accident. 17. Search and Rescue: Operations to find and help people in danger. • Search and rescue teams worked through the night to find survivors. 18. Search and Recovery: Operations to find and retrieve bodies after an accident. • After determining there were no survivors, the mission shifted to search and recovery. 19. Approach: The path an aircraft follows when coming in to land. • The jet was on its final approach to the airport when the collision happened. 20. Frantic: Done in a hurried and anxious way. • Families made frantic calls seeking information about their loved ones. 21. Frigid: Very cold. • Rescue operations were challenging due to the frigid water temperatures.

    23 min

  5. FEB 3

    Trump Has Beef With Colombia: Real English Conversation for IELTS and TOEFL

    If you like learning about the current news and improving your English for your next English conversation, this English lesson is for you. While watching a news clip about President Donald Trump threatening to put tariffs on Columbian good coming into the U.S, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms,, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners. 💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join 📰 Get 15% off GROUND NEWS https://check.ground.news/AmericanEnglishBrent 🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼‍🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/ Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10 🎥 The Camera I Use for Outdoor Lessons: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ 📹 The Other Camera I Use: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ 📘 The Book I'm Currently Reading: https://amzn.to/3Atd0JU *As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn money if you click. Trump and Columbia Have Beef 🇨🇴 1. Slap on: • : To quickly put or add something. • : The teacher slapped on a new rule for the class. 2. Tariff: • : A tax on goods coming into a country. • : The government added a tariff on imported cars. 3. Imports: • : Goods brought into a country from another country. • : The store sells imports like coffee from Brazil. 4. Deporting: • : Sending someone back to their home country. • : The man was deported because he didn’t have legal papers. 5. Migrants: • : People who move to a new place to live or work. • : Many migrants travel to find jobs in other countries. 6. Terms: • : Rules or conditions of an agreement. • : She agreed to the terms of the job offer. 7. Diplomatic: • : About talking and working with other countries. • : The leaders held diplomatic talks to solve the problem. 8. In the coming days: • : Soon, in the next few days. • : The team will share their decision in the coming days. 9. Border Czar: • : A person in charge of border issues. • : The border czar is working to make travel safer. 10. Conducted: • : Did or carried out something. • : The teacher conducted a test for the class. 11. ICE (Immigration): • : A U.S. government group that controls immigration. • : ICE checks the papers of people entering the country. 12. Ramps up: • : Increases or makes something bigger. • : The factory ramps up production during the holidays. 13. Stark warning: • : A very strong and serious warning. • : The doctor gave a stark warning about smoking. 14. Undocumented migrants: • : People who move to another country without legal papers. • : Undocumented migrants often face many challenges. 15. Press Secretary: • : A person who talks to the news for the government. • : The Press Secretary answered questions from reporters. 16. Military flights: • : Flights run by the army or military. • : The military flights brought supplies to the island. 17. Commercial flights: • : Flights for regular people to travel on. • : We took a commercial flight to visit our family. 18. Sanctions: • : Rules or punishments from one country to another. • : The country faced sanctions for breaking international laws. 19. National security: • : Keeping a country safe from threats or danger. • : New laws were made to improve national security. 20. Carries out: • : To do or finish a task. • : The worker carries out repairs every day. 21. Sweeping arrests: • : A large number of arrests at once. • : Police made sweeping arrests after the protest.

    22 min

  6. FEB 1

    Trump Orders 10,000 American Soldiers to the Border with Mexico | English for IELTS and TOEFL

    If you like learning about the current news and improving your English for your next English conversation, this English lesson is for you. While watching a news clip about President Donald Trump sending 2500 troops and possibly a total of 10,000 tot the Mexican border, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms,, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners. 💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join 📰 Get 15% off GROUND NEWS https://check.ground.news/AmericanEnglishBrent 🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼‍🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/ Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10 🎥 The Camera I Use for Outdoor Lessons: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ 📹 The Other Camera I Use: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ 📘 The Book I'm Currently Reading: https://amzn.to/3Atd0JU *As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn money if you click. Trump Border With Mexico 🇲🇽 1. Border: The line that separates two countries. • : The United States shares a border with Mexico. 2. Cracking down: Taking strong action to stop unwanted activities. • : The government is cracking down on illegal immigration. 3. Immigration: The process of moving to a new country to live there permanently. • : Many people choose immigration to seek better opportunities. 4. The Pentagon: The headquarters of the United States Department of Defense. • : The Pentagon announced the deployment of troops to the border. 5. Detainees: People who are held in custody, especially for legal reasons. • : The detainees were waiting for their immigration hearings. 6. End up on: To finally be in a particular place or situation. • : After a long journey, they ended up on the streets of a new city. 7. Executive Order: An official directive from the President that has the power of law. • : The President signed an executive order to increase border security. 8. Supplement: To add something to improve or complete it. • : The teacher provided extra materials to supplement the lesson. 9. Dispatching: Sending someone or something to a specific place for a purpose. • : The company is dispatching technicians to fix the issue. 10. A Contingent: A group of people united by a common feature, forming part of a larger group. • : A contingent of soldiers was sent to assist in the operation. 11. Migrants: People who move from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions. • : Migrants often face challenges when settling in a new country. 12. Deportation: The act of sending someone back to their native country, usually for legal reasons. • : The government ordered the deportation of individuals without proper visas. 13. Internal Memo: A message sent within an organization to share information. • : The manager sent an internal memo about the new policy changes. 14. Gross Miscarriage: A serious and unfair mistake or failure. • : The wrongful conviction was a gross miscarriage of justice. 15. Asylum: Protection granted by a country to someone who has fled their home country as a political refugee. • : The family sought asylum to escape persecution in their homeland. 16. Title 42: A U.S. health law used to prevent the spread of diseases, recently applied to control immigration. • : Under Title 42, migrants were quickly expelled to prevent COVID-19 spread. 17. Press Secretary: A person who communicates official information to the media on behalf of an organization or government. • : The press secretary addressed questions during the news conference. 18. Justice Department: The U.S. federal department responsible for making sure laws are followed. • : The Justice Department announced new measures against corruption.

    25 min

  7. JAN 30

    Donald Trump Finds Joe Biden's Letter: The News in English for the IELTS and TOEFL

    If you like learning about the current news and improving your English for your next English conversation, this English lesson is for you. While watching a news clip about President Donald Trump finding a letter from former President Biden in the Resolute Desk, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms,, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners. 💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join 📰 Get 15% off GROUND NEWS https://check.ground.news/AmericanEnglishBrent 📽️ Want to record lessons like this? I livestream with STREAMYARD: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/6287572368359424 🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼‍🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/ Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10 🎥 The Camera I Use for Outdoor Lessons: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ 📹 The Other Camera I Use: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ 📘 The Book I'm Currently Reading: https://amzn.to/3Atd0JU *As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn money if you click. 1. Successor • : A person who takes over a job or position after someone else. • : Joe Biden is Donald Trump’s successor as president. 2. Pomp and Circumstance • : A lot of formal ceremony and celebration. • : The inauguration of the president is full of pomp and circumstance. 3. All-Out Blitz • : A strong and focused effort to achieve something. • : The government launched an all-out blitz to fight drug abuse. I got ready for the test with an all-out blitz study session. 4. Agenda • : A list of things to be done or goals to achieve. • : The president’s agenda includes improving fixing the economy and immigration. 5. Avalanche • : A large amount of something happening all at once. • : After the president’s speech, there was an avalanche of media coverage. 6. Executive Orders • : Official rules made by the president that have the power of law. • : The president signed several executive orders on climate change. 7. Birth-Right Citizenship • : The right to be a citizen of a country if you are born there. • : In the U.S., people born on American soil have birth-right citizenship. 8. Two Genders • : The concept that there are only two biological sexes: male and female. • : The school taught about the idea of two genders in health class. 9. Jan 6 • : Refers to the events of January 6, 2021, when rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol. • : Many people watched the news about the events of Jan 6 with shock. 10. Tariff • : A tax on goods brought into a country. • : The government placed a tariff on imported steel to protect local businesses. 11. Handed Down • : Passed from one person or generation to another. • : The Resolute Desk was handed down through several presidents. My brother is younger than me, so he often got my “hand me down” clothes. 12. Fentanyl • : A very strong and dangerous drug used to relieve pain. • : The rise in fentanyl overdoses has become a major health crisis. 13. Ban on TikTok • : A law or rule stopping the use of TikTok. • : Some states discussed a ban on TikTok because of privacy concerns. 14. Sell Off Assets • : To sell items or property, usually for financial reasons. • : The company that owns TikTok, ByteDance, needs to sell off assets to a company that is not Chinese. 15. Oval Office • : The president’s office in the White House. • : The president met world leaders in the Oval Office. 16. Resolute Desk • : A large, historic desk in the Oval Office used by the president. • : The president signed the new law at the Resolute Desk. 17. Flagrant • : Clearly wrong or offensive. • : The politician’s flagrant disregard for the rules caused outrage.

    19 min

  8. JAN 25

    Trump is President/Hostages are Released: News In English Week of Jan 24th 2025

    If you like learning about the current news and improving your English for your next English conversation, this English lesson is for you. While watching a news clip about President Donald Trump finding a letter from former President Biden in the Resolute Desk, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms,, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners. 💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join 📰 Get 15% off GROUND NEWS https://check.ground.news/AmericanEnglishBrent 📽️ Want to record lessons like this? I livestream with STREAMYARD: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/6287572368359424 🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼‍🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/ Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10 🎥 The Camera I Use for Outdoor Lessons: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ 📹 The Other Camera I Use: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ 📘 The Book I'm Currently Reading: https://amzn.to/3Atd0JU *As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn money if you click.

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