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EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 14 MIN

BREAKING ENGLISH: Hormuz is Open...But It's Too Good to Last

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✅ 50% OFF Brent’s classes to help you speak about the news in English. https://brent-watson-s-school.teachable.com/l/pdp/the-breaking-news-decoder?coupon_code=LAUNCH50💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join🛑 Change the way you read the news in English with this FREE news vocabulary guide: https://american-english-with-brent.kit.com/bcb3b9f6f2📺 Link to Newscast: https://youtu.be/XCW_9AbRTuM?si=7wXR-SfXjx7ywsOcMaster English vocabulary for international business and news while analyzing the latest developments between Trump, Iran, and the Strait of Hormuz. This lesson provides a deep dive into commercial shipping terms and global trade concepts to help advanced English learners understand breaking news with total confidence.Vocabulary Study Guide: International Business & News1. Commercial Shipping Definition: The business of transporting goods and products by sea for profit. Example: Global trade depends heavily on commercial shipping to move goods between continents.2. Vessels Definition: A formal word for large boats or ships. Example: The harbor was full of large fishing vessels and cargo ships.3. Ceasefire Definition: An agreement between two sides to stop fighting a war or conflict. Example: Both countries signed a ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid to reach the city.4. Remaining Definition: Still present or left over after other parts have gone or been used. Example: Only three minutes are remaining in the meeting, so let's finish quickly.5. Coordinated Definition: Organized so that different people or groups work well together. Example: The emergency services made a coordinated effort to help the victims.6. Ports Definition: A town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload. Example: Singapore has one of the busiest ports in the world.7. Maritime Definition: Connected with the sea, especially regarding commercial or military activity. Example: The new maritime laws will change how ships travel through international waters.8. Literally Definition: Exactly; used to emphasize that something is true and not an exaggeration. Example: The city was literally underwater after the massive storm.9. Considering Definition: Taking something into account; thinking about a fact when making a judgment. Example: I think he did a great job, considering he has only worked here for a week.10. Analyst Definition: A person whose job is to examine information or data in detail to provide an opinion. Example: The financial analyst predicted that the stock market would rise this month.11. Funds (Assets) Definition: Funds refers to available money; Assets are valuable things owned by a person or company. Example: The company is selling its assets to raise funds for a new project.12. Stockpile Definition: A large supply of something (like food or fuel) kept for future use. Example: The government has a large stockpile of medicine in case of an emergency.13. Enriched Uranium Definition: A type of processed nuclear fuel used in power plants or research. Example: The international inspectors arrived to check the levels of enriched uranium.

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