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EPISODE · Jan 17, 2025 · 17 MIN

War Over In Gaza? English Conversation for IELTS and TOEFL

from American English With Brent · host Brent

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 report about the possible end of war in Gaza, 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 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. Hamas-Israel Cease-fire Cease-fire : An agreement to stop fighting for a period of time. • : Hamas and Israel agreed to a cease-fire to stop the violence temporarily. • : The two soccer teams called a cease-fire to discuss the game rules. On the brink : Very close to something happening, usually bad. • : The region is on the brink of war, but leaders are trying to negotiate. • : He was on the brink of failing the exam but managed to pass with extra studying. Laid out : Explained or arranged clearly. • : The negotiators laid out a plan for peace between Hamas and Israel. • : The teacher laid out the homework instructions on the board. Come to fruition : Something planned that is now happening or becoming real. • : The peace talks are finally coming to fruition after months of work. • : His dream of becoming a doctor is coming to fruition. Hostages : People taken and held by force to demand something in return. • : Several hostages were released during the cease-fire agreement. • : The robbers held the customers hostage during the bank robbery. Halt : To stop something completely. • : Both sides agreed to halt the attacks immediately. • : The bus came to a sudden halt at the red light. Tense : Feeling nervous or worried. • : The atmosphere in the region remains tense despite the cease-fire. • : She felt tense before giving her speech in class. Imminent : About to happen very soon. • : A cease-fire seems imminent as leaders continue discussions. • : Dark clouds showed that rain was imminent. A great deal of : A lot of something. • : A great deal of effort is needed to rebuild after the conflict. • : She has a great deal of experience in teaching. Logjam : A situation where progress is blocked. • : Talks reached a logjam until both sides made compromises. • : Traffic caused a logjam on the highway this morning. Tamped down : To reduce or control something. • : The government tamped down protests to maintain peace. • : She tamped down her excitement to focus on the test. Back on its feet : Recovered and working again. • : The city is back on its feet after months of rebuilding. • : After the flu, he was finally back on his feet. On its back foot : In a defensive or weak position. • : The sudden attack left the soldier on his back foot. • : The losing team was on its back foot in the final minutes of the game. Pinned down : Trapped or unable to move. • : Soldiers were pinned down by enemy fire. • : The kitten was pinned down under the heavy blanket and couldn’t move. Ringing : To form a circle around something or someone. • : The army is ringing the town to prevent further attacks. • : The children were ringing the birthday cake, ready to sing.

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 report about the possible end of war in Gaza, 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 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. Hamas-Israel Cease-fire Cease-fire : An agreement to stop fighting for a period of time. • : Hamas and Israel agreed to a cease-fire to stop the violence temporarily. • : The two soccer teams called a cease-fire to discuss the game rules. On the brink : Very close to something happening, usually bad. • : The region is on the brink of war, but leaders are trying to negotiate. • : He was on the brink of failing the exam but managed to pass with extra studying. Laid out : Explained or arranged clearly. • : The negotiators laid out a plan for peace between Hamas and Israel. • : The teacher laid out the homework instructions on the board. Come to fruition : Something planned that is now happening or becoming real. • : The peace talks are finally coming to fruition after months of work. • : His dream of becoming a doctor is coming to fruition. Hostages : People taken and held by force to demand something in return. • : Several hostages were released during the cease-fire agreement. • : The robbers held the customers hostage during the bank robbery. Halt : To stop something completely. • : Both sides agreed to halt the attacks immediately. • : The bus came to a sudden halt at the red light. Tense : Feeling nervous or worried. • : The atmosphere in the region remains tense despite the cease-fire. • : She felt tense before giving her speech in class. Imminent : About to happen very soon. • : A cease-fire seems imminent as leaders continue discussions. • : Dark clouds showed that rain was imminent. A great deal of : A lot of something. • : A great deal of effort is needed to rebuild after the conflict. • : She has a great deal of experience in teaching. Logjam : A situation where progress is blocked. • : Talks reached a logjam until both sides made compromises. • : Traffic caused a logjam on the highway this morning. Tamped down : To reduce or control something. • : The government tamped down protests to maintain peace. • : She tamped down her excitement to focus on the test. Back on its feet : Recovered and working again. • : The city is back on its feet after months of rebuilding. • : After the flu, he was finally back on his feet. On its back foot : In a defensive or weak position. • : The sudden attack left the soldier on his back foot. • : The losing team was on its back foot in the final minutes of the game. Pinned down : Trapped or unable to move. • : Soldiers were pinned down by enemy fire. • : The kitten was pinned down under the heavy blanket and couldn’t move. Ringing : To form a circle around something or someone. • : The army is ringing the town to prevent further attacks. • : The children were ringing the birthday cake, ready to sing.

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