War Over In Gaza? English Conversation for IELTS and TOEFL
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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. π OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join π° Get 50% off GROUND NEWS https://check.ground.news/AmericanEnglishBrent π½οΈ Want to record lessons like this? I livestream with STREAMYARD: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/6287572368359424 πΉπ· πΈπͺ π¨πΌβ𦱠Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/ Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10 π₯ The Camera I Use for Outdoor Lessons: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ πΉ The Other Camera I Use: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ π 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. β’ : Hamas and Israel agreed to a cease-fire to stop the violence temporarily. β’ : The two soccer teams called a cease-fire to discuss the game rules. On the brink : Very close to something happening, usually bad. β’ : The region is on the brink of war, but leaders are trying to negotiate. β’ : He was on the brink of failing the exam but managed to pass with extra studying. Laid out : Explained or arranged clearly. β’ : The negotiators laid out a plan for peace between Hamas and Israel. β’ : The teacher laid out the homework instructions on the board. Come to fruition : Something planned that is now happening or becoming real. β’ : The peace talks are finally coming to fruition after months of work. β’ : His dream of becoming a doctor is coming to fruition. Hostages : People taken and held by force to demand something in return. β’ : Several hostages were released during the cease-fire agreement. β’ : The robbers held the customers hostage during the bank robbery. Halt : To stop something completely. β’ : Both sides agreed to halt the attacks immediately. β’ : The bus came to a sudden halt at the red light. Tense : Feeling nervous or worried. β’ : The atmosphere in the region remains tense despite the cease-fire. β’ : She felt tense before giving her speech in class. Imminent : About to happen very soon. β’ : A cease-fire seems imminent as leaders continue discussions. β’ : Dark clouds showed that rain was imminent. A great deal of : A lot of something. β’ : A great deal of effort is needed to rebuild after the conflict. β’ : She has a great deal of experience in teaching. Logjam : A situation where progress is blocked. β’ : Talks reached a logjam until both sides made compromises. β’ : Traffic caused a logjam on the highway this morning. Tamped down : To reduce or control something. β’ : The government tamped down protests to maintain peace. β’ : She tamped down her excitement to focus on the test. Back on its feet : Recovered and working again. β’ : The city is back on its feet after months of rebuilding. β’ : After the flu, he was finally back on his feet. On its back foot : In a defensive or weak position. β’ : The sudden attack left the soldier on his back foot. β’ : The losing team was on its back foot in the final minutes of the game. Pinned down : Trapped or unable to move. β’ : Soldiers were pinned down by enemy fire. β’ : The kitten was pinned down under the heavy blanket and couldnβt move. Ringing : To form a circle around something or someone. β’ : The army is ringing the town to prevent further attacks. β’ : The children were ringing the birthday cake, ready to sing.