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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.
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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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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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