Over 1 Hour of Learning English With the News of the World

In this video, we look at a big global news story about Donald Trump to test your listening skills. Watch the full lesson to learn advanced vocabulary and prove your English is ready for the next level!✅ Preview the advanced classes that will help you watch and read the news in English in just 30 days here: https://brent-watson-s-school.teachable.com/l/products☀️ Summer is the perfect time to level up your English fluency!Private 1-on-1 conversation sessions are officially back. Let’s work together in a comfortable space to build your speaking confidence, sharpen your pronunciation, and fix common mistakes.👉 Click here to reserve your 60-minute session:https://brent-watson-s-school.teachable.com/l/products⚠️ Note: Private coaching slots are limited weekly, so grab your time slot early!1. Chief CorrespondentDefinition: The main or most important reporter for a news company.Example: The chief correspondent traveled to London to report on the important news.2. Pick up where we left offDefinition: To start an activity again from the exact point where you stopped before.Example: We ran out of time in yesterday’s meeting, so let’s pick up where we left off today.3. DefyingDefinition: Refusing to obey a person, a rule, or a law.Example: The young boy is defying his parents by refusing to eat his vegetables.4. PleadingDefinition: Asking for something in a very serious, emotional, or urgent way.Example: The children were pleading with their father to take them to the park on Sunday.5. Salvage (v)Definition: To save something from being lost, ruined, or destroyed.Example: Our vacation was rainy, but we managed to salvage the trip by visiting indoor museums.6. CeasefireDefinition: An agreement between two fighting sides to stop shooting or fighting.Example: The two countries finally agreed to a ceasefire so they could talk about peace.7. AllyDefinition: A person, group, or country that helps and supports you, especially in a difficult situation.Example: My coworker is a great ally because she always helps me when I have too much work.8. Blow up (ruin a plan)Definition: To completely ruin, destroy, or spoil a plan or arrangement.Example: I forgot my passport, which is going to blow up our plans for the weekend trip.9. ReferencedDefinition: Mentioned or talked about a specific person, book, or piece of information.Example: In his email, my boss referenced the project we finished last month.10. Stark (grim)Definition: Very serious, harsh, sad, or unpleasant to look at.Example: The doctor gave us a stark warning about the dangers of eating too much sugar.11. Had their fun (idiom)Definition: Enjoyed themselves for a period of time, but now that time is over and it is time to be serious.Example: The kids had their fun playing outside all afternoon, and now they must do their homework.12. Go alongDefinition: To agree with an idea or accept what other people want to do.Example: I do not completely like the new schedule, but I will go along with it to keep the peace.13. "I call the shots"Definition: A phrase that means "I am the person who makes the decisions or has the power here."Example: In this kitchen, I call the shots, so please follow my recipe.14. DespiteDefinition: Used to say that something happens even though there is something else trying to stop it.Example: Despite the heavy rain, the parents went to watch their son's soccer game.15. VergeDefinition: To be very close to experiencing or doing something.Example: After working a twelve-hour shift, the tired mother was on the verge of tears.16. Subject to...Definition: Dependent on something else happening, or forced to follow a specific rule.Example: Our outdoor picnic is subject to the weather, so we might stay inside if it rains.17. IgnoranceDefinition: A lack of knowledge, understanding, or information about something.Example: His ignorance about basic cooking meant he burned the rice every time.