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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 17 MIN

3 Dead at an American High School Hockey Game

from American English With Brent · host Brent

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.

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.

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