Mainstream media uses specific language to manipulate how you feel about the controversial ICE shooting in Minnesota. In this lesson, we strip away the spin to teach you the advanced vocabulary, phrasal verbs, and hidden meanings they don't want you to miss📝 Read the news more easily with this Free News Vocabulary Guide: https://american-english-with-brent.kit.com/bcb3b9f6f2💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/joinOriginal News: https://youtu.be/7CD3nSQbX0E?si=7933cFU4D9uD1y-f1. Are You Kidding Me? * Definition: An informal phrase you say when you are shocked or frustrated. It means you cannot believe it. * Sentence: The ticket cost $500! I said, "Are you kidding me?"2. Pummeling * Definition: Hitting something many times with force. * Sentence: The heavy rain is pummeling the roof of the house.3. Constituents * Definition: The people in a specific area who vote for a politician. * Sentence: The Senator wants to help his constituents get better jobs.4. The Administration * Definition: The government team led by the President. * Sentence: The Administration made a new law today to help schools.5. Partisan Narrative * Definition: A story that supports only one political party (like Democrats or Republicans) and ignores the other side. * Sentence: That news channel has a partisan narrative; they only say good things about their favorite party.6. Plead * Definition: To ask for help very seriously. To beg. * Sentence: The man had to plead with the bank to give him more time to pay.7. Department of Homeland Security * Definition: The government group that keeps the country safe from attacks. * Sentence: The Department of Homeland Security checks passports at the airport.8. Said Point Blank * Definition: To say something directly and honestly. No secrets. * Sentence: I asked if he liked the food, and he said point blank, "No, it is cold."9. Fluid Situation * Definition: A situation that changes often. Nothing is decided yet. * Sentence: We don't have a schedule yet because it is a fluid situation.10. Evolving Situation * Definition: A situation that is growing or changing as we learn more. * Sentence: The news is an evolving situation, so we will know more details tomorrow.11. Volatile * Definition: Unstable. It can change quickly to become dangerous or angry. * Sentence: Be careful going there; the crowd is angry and volatile.12. Briefed (Information) * Definition: To be told the important facts or news. * Sentence: The boss briefed the team on the new project this morning.13. Monitoring * Definition: Watching something closely to check for changes. * Sentence: The doctor is monitoring the patient's heart rate.14. Notable * Definition: Important or interesting enough to notice. * Sentence: It is notable that she finished the difficult test in only 20 minutes.15. Take Action * Definition: To do something to get a result or solve a problem. * Sentence: The police must take action to stop the crime in the city.16. Shift in Tone * Definition: A change in the mood or feeling of a conversation. * Sentence: There was a shift in tone when the boss walked in; everyone stopped laughing and got serious.

Learn essential English weather vocabulary as we analyze the breaking news about the historic winter storm impacting 130 million Americans. In this lesson, I break down the report to help you understand and use the phrases native speakers use to describe extreme cold and snow.📝 Read the news more easily with this Free News Vocabulary Guide: https://american-english-with-brent.kit.com/bcb3b9f6f2Original Newscast: https://youtu.be/o8d7Y9Ut8AA?si=6f0QUI7x_lnnq-DNThe Vocabulary List1. Alerts * Definition: Warnings or short messages that tell you about danger or important news. * Example: My phone sent loud weather alerts to warn us about the coming snowstorm.2. To Span * Definition: To cover a specific distance, area, or amount of time. * Example: The heavy rain is expected to span the entire weekend, from Friday to Sunday.3. Metro * Definition: Short for "metropolitan." It relates to a large city and the towns around it. * Example: The storm will affect the entire metro area, so city buses might stop running.4. Prepping * Definition: (Informal) Preparing; getting ready for something. * Example: We are prepping for the cold weather by buying extra food and blankets.5. Crippling * Definition: Causing severe damage or stopping something from working properly. * Example: The ice storm caused a crippling traffic jam that stopped cars for hours.6. Salmon * Definition: A large fish with pink meat that swims from the sea into rivers. * Example: Bears in the north often catch salmon in the river to eat.7. Tumbled * Definition: To fall down quickly or suddenly. (In weather, it often means temperature dropping). * Example: Last night, the temperature tumbled rapidly to -10 degrees.8. Northern Plains * Definition: A large, flat region in the northern central part of the United States. * Example: The Northern Plains are famous for having very cold and windy winters.9. Wind Chill * Definition: A measurement of how cold the air feels on your skin because of the wind. * Example: The thermometer says it is zero degrees, but the wind chill makes it feel like minus twenty.10. Incomprehensible * Definition: Impossible to understand. * Example: The cold was so extreme it was almost incomprehensible to people who live in warm places.11. Phenomenon * Definition: An unusual or interesting fact or event that can be observed. * Example: The Northern Lights are a beautiful natural phenomenon.12. Sap (trees) * Definition: The liquid inside a plant or tree that carries food and water. * Example: In the spring, people collect sap from maple trees to make syrup.13. Expands * Definition: To become larger in size. * Example: Water expands when it freezes into ice.14. Tree Trunks * Definition: The main, thick, wooden stem of a tree. * Example: The strong wind blew so hard that it snapped the tree trunks in half.15. Frigid * Definition: Extremely cold. * Example: The water in the lake was too frigid for swimming.16. Scrambling * Definition: Moving or acting quickly, often in a rushed or panicked way. * Example: Everyone was scrambling to finish their work before the power went out.17. Potential * Definition: The possibility that something might happen or develop in the future. * Example: There is a potential for heavy snow later this evening.18. Anxiety * Definition: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease. * Example: The news about the bad weather caused a lot of anxiety for travelers.19. Looms * Definition: To appear as a large, threatening shape; or when a scary event is about to happen. * Example: A dangerous storm looms on the horizon.20. Power Grid * Definition: The system of wires and stations that delivers electricity to a large area. * Example: If the ice breaks the electrical lines, the entire power grid could fail.21. Anticipate * Definition: To expect or predict that something will happen. * Example: We anticipate that schools will be closed tomorrow due to the snow.

In this English lesson, we break down a news report about the disputed death toll in Iran to help you understand advanced media vocabulary. You’ll learn how to read complex headlines and master the terms journalists use to discuss uncertainty.📝 Read the news more easily with this Free News Vocabulary Guide: https://american-english-with-brent.kit.com/bcb3b9f6f2🎮 Vocabulary Game: https://gemini.google.com/share/dee86085d7121. WidespreadDefinition: Happening in many places or affecting many people.Example: The flu was widespread at the school, so many students stayed home sick.2. Rocked (shocked)Definition: To shock or upset people very much.Example: The small town was rocked by the news of the mayor's sudden death.3. AdmitDefinition: To agree that something is true, often when you do not want to.Example: I had to admit that I made a mistake on the math test.4. Stands (stays)Definition: To stay the same; to remain valid.Example: The manager said the job offer stands until Friday, so I have time to decide.5. Iran's Supreme LeaderDefinition: The most powerful political and religious leader in the country of Iran.Example: The news reporter discussed the latest speech given by Iran's Supreme Leader.6. SeditionDefinition: Actions or speech that encourage people to fight against the government.Example: The man was arrested for sedition after telling people to attack the capital city.7. UnequivocallyDefinition: Very clearly; with no doubt at all.Example: The teacher stated unequivocally that cheating is not allowed in her class.8. 40-odd YearsDefinition: About 40 years (maybe a little more or less).Example: They have lived in that same house for 40-odd years.9. DiasporaDefinition: A group of people who live outside their original home country but keep their culture.Example: There is a large Italian diaspora in New York City that celebrates Italian traditions.10. Reza PahlaviDefinition: The son of the former king of Iran and a famous leader against the current government.Example: Many Iranians living abroad listen to speeches by Reza Pahlavi.11. ExiledDefinition: Forced to leave your home country and not allowed to return.Example: The political leader was exiled and had to live in France for ten years.12. ThugsDefinition: Violent criminals or aggressive people.Example: A group of thugs broke the store windows last night.13. Lashing OutDefinition: To suddenly speak or act in an angry way at someone.Example: He was tired and stressed, so he started lashing out at his friends for no reason.14. ClingDefinition: To hold onto something or someone very tightly.Example: The scared child tried to cling to her father’s hand.15. RetreatedDefinition: To move back or go away to be safe.Example: The army retreated when they realized they could not win the battle.16. Regime ChangeDefinition: Replacing a government with a new one.Example: The citizens protested in the streets because they wanted a regime change.17. AssetsDefinition: Things of value that you own, like money, a house, or a car.Example: The bank looked at all his assets before giving him a loan.18. DelayDefinition: A situation where something happens later than planned.Example: There was a two-hour delay at the airport because of the snow.19. RegionalDefinition: Related to a specific area or part of a country.Example: This restaurant serves regional food that you can only find in the south of France.20. Major RoleDefinition: An important part or position in something.Example: She played a major role in organizing the surprise birthday party.