December 08, 2024

Rebels Take Over Syria: 20 Advanced English Terms for English Conversation

18 minutes

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 rebel forces taking over the government of Syria, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms,, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners.

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Syrian Government Topples

1. Sprinted: To run very fast for a short distance.

• : As rebel forces entered Damascus, people sprinted to safety.

2. Fled: To run away from danger or a threatening situation.

• : President Bashar al-Assad fled Damascus as rebels took control of the city.

3. Stunning: Extremely surprising or shocking.

• : The rebels achieved a stunning victory by capturing Damascus so quickly.

4. Rapidly: Happening very quickly.

• : Rebel forces rapidly advanced through Syria, capturing several cities.

5. Rebels: People who fight against the government or authority.

• : The rebels took control of Damascus, ending Assad’s rule.

6. Topple: To overthrow or remove from power.

• : The rebels managed to topple the Assad regime after years of conflict.

7. Coalition: A group formed for a common purpose, often of different organizations or countries.

• : A coalition of rebel groups worked together to capture Damascus.

8. HTS: Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, an Islamist rebel group in Syria.

• : HTS played a significant role in the offensive against Damascus.

9. Dramatic collapse: A sudden and complete failure.

• : The government’s dramatic collapse led to celebrations in the streets.

10. Assad family: The ruling family of Syria, led by President Bashar al-Assad.

• : The Assad family’s rule over Syria has ended after the recent events.

11. Iron-fisted rule: A strict and harsh way of governing.

• : The Assad family’s iron-fisted rule lasted for decades.

12. Heralded: To signal or announce something.

• : The fall of Damascus heralded a new era for Syria.

13. Unified: Joined together as a single unit.

• : The unified rebel forces succeeded in capturing the capital.

14. Syria’s prime minister: The head of the government in Syria.

• : Syria’s prime minister announced plans for a transition of power.

15. Transition of power: The process of changing from one leader or government to another.

• : A peaceful transition of power is crucial for Syria’s future stability.

16. Monitoring: Watching and checking a situation carefully.

• : International organizations are monitoring the situation in Syria closely.

17. Trump wants nothing to do with it: Former President Trump does not want to be involved.

• : Trump stated he wants nothing to do with the conflict in Syria.

18. Opposition: Groups or individuals who are against the current government.

• : The opposition forces have taken control of major cities in Syria.

19. Chanting: Shouting or singing the same words repeatedly.

• : People were chanting slogans in support of the rebels.

20. Intervene: To get involved in a situation to change the outcome.

• : Some countries are debating whether to intervene in Syria’s conflict.

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