Advanced English Phrasal Verbs: Some Iranians Carry 'KILL TRUMP' Banners

In this lesson, we look at the shocking news headlines and stories about the recent threats against Donald Trump. You will learn important English vocabulary and practice your reading skills using real-world news. 👉 Click here to reserve your 60-minute session: https://brent-watson-s-school.teachab... ⚠️ Note: Private coaching slots are limited weekly, so grab your time slot early! ✅ Preview the advanced classes that will help you watch and read the news in English in just 30 days here: https://brent-watson-s-school.teachab... 💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member.    / @americanenglishbrent   1. Unfurled (Verb) Simple Definition: Opened something that was rolled up. Example Sentence: I unfurled the picnic blanket for my kids at the park. 2. Banner (Noun) Simple Definition: A long piece of cloth with words or pictures. Example Sentence: We made a happy birthday banner for my daughter. 3. Air Force One (Noun) Simple Definition: The official airplane of the US President. Example Sentence: We watched a news story about Air Force One flying to Europe. 4. Gifted (Adjective) Simple Definition: Having a special natural ability. Example Sentence: My son is very gifted at drawing and painting. 5. At our disposal (Phrase) Simple Definition: Available for us to use when we need it. Example Sentence: At work, we have many useful tools at our disposal. 6. Distraction (Noun) Simple Definition: Something that stops you from paying attention. Example Sentence: The loud television is a big distraction when I work from home. 7. Misdirection (Noun) Simple Definition: Making someone look the wrong way. Example Sentence: The magic trick used misdirection to surprise my children. 8. Secret Service (Noun) Simple Definition: A US government group that protects important leaders. Example Sentence: The Secret Service protects the president during large events. 9. Chief Executive (Noun) Simple Definition: The highest leader of a company or a country. Example Sentence: The chief executive of my company sent an email to all the workers. 10. Elaborate (Adjective) Simple Definition: Having many careful details. Example Sentence: My husband cooked an elaborate dinner for our anniversary. 11. Encrypted (Adjective) Simple Definition: Changed into a secret code to keep information safe. Example Sentence: The bank uses encrypted messages to protect our money. 12. Undertaking (Noun) Simple Definition: A large or difficult job or project. Example Sentence: Painting the whole house this weekend is a big undertaking. 13. Retrofitting (Noun / Verb) Simple Definition: Adding new parts to an old machine or building. Example Sentence: Retrofitting our old office with new lights will save money. 14. Cooked up (Phrasal Verb) Simple Definition: Invented or made up a plan or story. Example Sentence: The kids cooked up a fun new game to play in the garden. 15. Break this down (Phrasal Verb) Simple Definition: To explain something in small, simple parts. Example Sentence: Can you break this down for me? I do not understand the new work rules. 16. Fresh plot (Noun Phrase) Simple Definition: A new secret plan or a new story idea. Example Sentence: I am reading a great book with a fresh plot. 17. Tons (Noun) Simple Definition: A very large amount of something. Example Sentence: I have tons of emails to read for my job today. 18. Longstanding (Adjective) Simple Definition: Existing for a long time. Example Sentence: Playing soccer on Sundays is a longstanding tradition for my family. 19. Cooperation (Noun) Simple Definition: Working together to do something. Example Sentence: We need good cooperation at work to finish the project on time. 20. Speculate (Verb) Simple Definition: To guess about something without knowing all the facts. Example Sentence: I can only speculate about what my kids want for dinner tonight. 21. Coax (Verb) Simple Definition: To gently ask or persuade someone to do something. Example Sentence: I had to coax my little boy to eat his vegetables. 00:00 Introduction & News Overview 01:14 "Unfurled" & "Rolled Up" (2 ways) 02:54 "Arrive" vs "Slang" use of "Rolled Up" 03:29 What is a "Banner"? 04:00 "Air Force One" & "Gifted" (Verb vs. Adjective) 05:37 "At Our Disposal" 06:23 "Distraction" & "Misdirection" 07:45 "Secret Service" & "Chief Executive" 08:55 "Elaborate," "Encrypted," & "Undertaking" 10:17 "Retrofitting" 11:10 Phrasal Verb: "Cooked Up" 11:47 "Break This Down" & "Fresh Plot" 13:55 "Tons" & "Longstanding" 15:02 "Cooperation," "Speculate," & "Coax" 16:04 Final Review & Next Lesson