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EPISODE · Dec 3, 2024 · 21 MIN

Biden Pardons His Son, Hunter: 20 Advanced English Expressions for Your Next English Conversation

from American English With Brent · host Brent

In this real world English lesson, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms,, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners when watching the news story about U.S. president, Joe Biden pardoning his son, Hunter Biden. 💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join 📰 Get 50% 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. Biden Pardons Hunter 1. About-face: A complete change in opinion or decision. • The teacher made an about-face and decided there would be no homework. 2. Pardon: When a person is forgiven for a crime and does not have to face punishment. • The president gave a pardon to the man, so he didn’t have to go to jail. 3. Previously: Before now; in the past. • She had previously lived in another country before moving here. 4. Tax evasion: Not paying taxes when you are supposed to. • He was caught for tax evasion because he didn’t pay his taxes. 5. Clemency: When someone in charge is kind and reduces a punishment. • The judge gave clemency and made the punishment shorter. 6. Miscarriage: When a baby dies before it is born. • She was sad because she had a miscarriage and lost the baby. 7. Reverse course: To completely change your plan or decision. • The company reversed course and brought back the old product. 8. Unconditional: With no limits or rules. • A dog gives unconditional love to its owner. 9. Plea: A request or answer in court about being guilty or not. • He made a plea of not guilty to the judge. 10. Stunning: Very surprising or amazing. • The sunset over the ocean was stunning. 11. Sober: Not drunk; serious and clear-minded. • He stayed sober so he could drive home safely. 12. Unrelenting: Never giving up; nonstop. • The unrelenting rain lasted all day and night. 13. On the table: Ready to be talked about or decided. • The teacher said all ideas are on the table for the project. 14. It's not a matter of if. It's a matter of when: It will happen for sure, but we don’t know when. • It’s a matter of when, not if, he will pass the test because he studies a lot. 15. Precedent: An example that is used to guide future decisions. • The teacher set a precedent by letting the students choose their seats. 16. Flip-flop: To change your opinion or decision suddenly. • The coach flip-flopped and decided to let the player join the game. A flip-flop can also be a type of shoe, often worn at the beach. 17. Critical: Very important or showing disapproval. • It is critical to study before a big test. 18. January 6: The day in 2021 when people attacked the U.S. Capitol. • The events of January 6 caused many people to feel worried about the country.

In this real world English lesson, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms,, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners when watching the news story about U.S. president, Joe Biden pardoning his son, Hunter Biden. 💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join 📰 Get 50% 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. Biden Pardons Hunter 1. About-face: A complete change in opinion or decision. • The teacher made an about-face and decided there would be no homework. 2. Pardon: When a person is forgiven for a crime and does not have to face punishment. • The president gave a pardon to the man, so he didn’t have to go to jail. 3. Previously: Before now; in the past. • She had previously lived in another country before moving here. 4. Tax evasion: Not paying taxes when you are supposed to. • He was caught for tax evasion because he didn’t pay his taxes. 5. Clemency: When someone in charge is kind and reduces a punishment. • The judge gave clemency and made the punishment shorter. 6. Miscarriage: When a baby dies before it is born. • She was sad because she had a miscarriage and lost the baby. 7. Reverse course: To completely change your plan or decision. • The company reversed course and brought back the old product. 8. Unconditional: With no limits or rules. • A dog gives unconditional love to its owner. 9. Plea: A request or answer in court about being guilty or not. • He made a plea of not guilty to the judge. 10. Stunning: Very surprising or amazing. • The sunset over the ocean was stunning. 11. Sober: Not drunk; serious and clear-minded. • He stayed sober so he could drive home safely. 12. Unrelenting: Never giving up; nonstop. • The unrelenting rain lasted all day and night. 13. On the table: Ready to be talked about or decided. • The teacher said all ideas are on the table for the project. 14. It's not a matter of if. It's a matter of when: It will happen for sure, but we don’t know when. • It’s a matter of when, not if, he will pass the test because he studies a lot. 15. Precedent: An example that is used to guide future decisions. • The teacher set a precedent by letting the students choose their seats. 16. Flip-flop: To change your opinion or decision suddenly. • The coach flip-flopped and decided to let the player join the game. A flip-flop can also be a type of shoe, often worn at the beach. 17. Critical: Very important or showing disapproval. • It is critical to study before a big test. 18. January 6: The day in 2021 when people attacked the U.S. Capitol. • The events of January 6 caused many people to feel worried about the country.

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