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 clip about a tragic plane crash in Washington D.C, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms,, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners.

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DC Crash

1. Tragedy: A very sad event, often involving death or suffering.

• The collision between the airplane and the helicopter was a tragedy that affected many families.

2. Tragic: Causing or characterized by extreme sadness or sorrow.

• The tragic accident led to a nationwide mourning.

3. Feared: To be afraid that something bad might have happened.

• Many people feared that there were no survivors after the crash.

4. Collision: When two objects hit each other with force.

• The collision between the jet and the helicopter occurred over the Potomac River.

5. Collide: To crash into each other.

• The two aircraft collided in mid-air near the airport.

6. Reagan National Airport: A major airport located near Washington, D.C.

• The flight was approaching Reagan National Airport when the accident happened.

7. Ronald Reagan: The 40th President of the United States, after whom the airport is named.

• Ronald Reagan served as President from 1981 to 1989.

8. Investigators: People who examine events to find out what happened.

• Investigators are looking into the cause of the crash.

9. Regional Jet: A small airplane used for short-distance flights.

• The regional jet was flying from Wichita to Washington, D.C.

10. Black Hawk Helicopter: A type of military helicopter used by the U.S. Army.

• The Black Hawk helicopter was on a training mission when the accident occurred.

11. Aircraft: Any vehicle that can fly, such as airplanes and helicopters.

• Both aircraft were severely damaged in the incident.

12. Potomac River: A river that flows through Washington, D.C.

• The wreckage fell into the Potomac River after the collision.

13. Dozen: A group of twelve.

• Rescue teams recovered over two dozen bodies from the river.

14. Recovered: To find and bring back something lost, especially a body after an accident.

• Divers recovered several bodies from the crash site.

15. Impact: The action of one object hitting another.

• The impact of the collision caused both aircraft to crash.

16. Massive: Very large in size or amount.

• There was a massive response from emergency services after the accident.

17. Search and Rescue: Operations to find and help people in danger.

• Search and rescue teams worked through the night to find survivors.

18. Search and Recovery: Operations to find and retrieve bodies after an accident.

• After determining there were no survivors, the mission shifted to search and recovery.

19. Approach: The path an aircraft follows when coming in to land.

• The jet was on its final approach to the airport when the collision happened.

20. Frantic: Done in a hurried and anxious way.

• Families made frantic calls seeking information about their loved ones.

21. Frigid: Very cold.

• Rescue operations were challenging due to the frigid water temperatures.