February 01, 2025

Trump Orders 10,000 American Soldiers to the Border with Mexico | English for IELTS and TOEFL

24 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 clip about President Donald Trump sending 2500 troops and possibly a total of 10,000 tot the Mexican border, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms,, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners.

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Trump Border With Mexico 🇲🇽

1. Border: The line that separates two countries.

• : The United States shares a border with Mexico.

2. Cracking down: Taking strong action to stop unwanted activities.

• : The government is cracking down on illegal immigration.

3. Immigration: The process of moving to a new country to live there permanently.

• : Many people choose immigration to seek better opportunities.

4. The Pentagon: The headquarters of the United States Department of Defense.

• : The Pentagon announced the deployment of troops to the border.

5. Detainees: People who are held in custody, especially for legal reasons.

• : The detainees were waiting for their immigration hearings.

6. End up on: To finally be in a particular place or situation.

• : After a long journey, they ended up on the streets of a new city.

7. Executive Order: An official directive from the President that has the power of law.

• : The President signed an executive order to increase border security.

8. Supplement: To add something to improve or complete it.

• : The teacher provided extra materials to supplement the lesson.

9. Dispatching: Sending someone or something to a specific place for a purpose.

• : The company is dispatching technicians to fix the issue.

10. A Contingent: A group of people united by a common feature, forming part of a larger group.

• : A contingent of soldiers was sent to assist in the operation.

11. Migrants: People who move from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions.

• : Migrants often face challenges when settling in a new country.

12. Deportation: The act of sending someone back to their native country, usually for legal reasons.

• : The government ordered the deportation of individuals without proper visas.

13. Internal Memo: A message sent within an organization to share information.

• : The manager sent an internal memo about the new policy changes.

14. Gross Miscarriage: A serious and unfair mistake or failure.

• : The wrongful conviction was a gross miscarriage of justice.

15. Asylum: Protection granted by a country to someone who has fled their home country as a political refugee.

• : The family sought asylum to escape persecution in their homeland.

16. Title 42: A U.S. health law used to prevent the spread of diseases, recently applied to control immigration.

• : Under Title 42, migrants were quickly expelled to prevent COVID-19 spread.

17. Press Secretary: A person who communicates official information to the media on behalf of an organization or government.

• : The press secretary addressed questions during the news conference.

18. Justice Department: The U.S. federal department responsible for making sure laws are followed.

• : The Justice Department announced new measures against corruption.

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