WAIT! Duck Means WHAT?! in English 8 Ways Americans Use Duck 🦆
Duck 🦆“Wait… duck means WHAT?!” In this fun and surprising English lesson, you’ll find out why duck is way more than just a cute little bird. Americans use this word in some crazy ways—like duck out, sitting duck, and even duck your head! If you’ve been learning English for a while and want to understand how native speakers really talk, you don’t want to miss this one. Get ready to laugh, learn, and duck like a pro!👨🏫 Do you want to be my student? https://brentspeak.as.me/💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join1. Noun – The Animal • : A water bird with webbed feet and a flat bill. • : We saw ducks swimming in the pond.2. Verb – To Lower Quickly (to avoid something) • : To bend down quickly, usually to avoid being hit or seen. • : He had to duck to avoid the flying ball.Duck down3. Idioms and Phrases“Like water off a duck’s back” • : When criticism or problems don’t bother someone. • : He doesn’t care what people say—it’s like water off a duck’s back.“Sitting duck” • : An easy target; someone who is vulnerable, or easily hurt. • : Without any backup, the officer was a sitting duck.“Duck out” • : To leave quickly or secretly. • : She ducked out of the meeting early.“Get your ducks in a row” • : To get organized or prepared. • : We need to get our ducks in a row before the presentation.“Take to something like a duck to water” • : To do something naturally and easily. • : She took to skiing like a duck to water.4. In Pop Culture or Brands • Duck Dynasty, Donald Duck, Daffy Duck, Oregon Ducks (college sports), Aflac duckThese characters and references may pop up in conversations, jokes, or marketing.Word: Duck callPart of Speech: nounSimple Definition:A duck call is a small tool that hunters blow into to make a sound like a duck. It helps bring ducks closer.Example Sentence:The hunter used a duck call to make the ducks fly toward him.6. Playful or Kid-friendly Uses • “Duck, Duck, Goose”
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Trump Is Opening America's Most Dangerous Prison: English for IELTS and TOEFL
In this English lesson, we explore a surprising news story—former President Trump wants to reopen Alcatraz! Learn 22 or more key vocabulary words and expressions while diving into the history and mystery of this famous prison island. Perfect for English learners who want to build their vocabulary using real news stories!👨🏫 Do you want to be my student? https://brentspeak.as.me/💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/joinTrump Wants to Reopen America’s Most Dangerous Prison1. Alcatraz: A famous prison on an island near San Francisco.: President Trump said he might reopen Alcatraz to hold the country’s most dangerous criminals.2. Notorious: Famous for something bad.: Alcatraz is notorious for being one of the toughest prisons in history.: Los Angeles is a city that’s notorious for its traffic jams. 3. Escape Proof: Impossible to escape from.: Trump called Alcatraz escape-proof and perfect for dangerous inmates.4. “I’m in”: I agree or want to join.: When Trump announced the Alcatraz plan, his supporters replied, “I’m in!”5. Expand: To make bigger or add more.: Trump said he wants to expand Alcatraz to hold more prisoners.6. Ruthless: Cruel and without kindness.: Trump said only the most ruthless criminals would be sent to Alcatraz.7. Radicalized: Made extreme in beliefs, often political or religious.: He claimed radicalized individuals are too dangerous for regular prisons.8. Due process: Fair treatment under the law.: Critics said reopening Alcatraz could ignore due process for prisoners.9. Brilliant: Very smart or clever.: One supporter called Trump’s idea to reopen Alcatraz brilliant.10. Obviously: Clearly or without a doubt.: “Obviously, putting dangerous criminals on an island keeps others safer,” Trump said.11. Interpretation: The way someone understands or explains something.: Trump’s interpretation of the law allows for reopening closed prisons like Alcatraz.12. Driving up: Increasing (usually numbers or costs).: Some people worry that reopening Alcatraz will drive up prison costs.13. Assessing: Judging or figuring something out.: The government is assessing whether Alcatraz is ready to use again.14. Potential: Possible or likely in the future.: Trump believes Alcatraz has the potential to help fix the prison system.15. Looking ahead: Thinking about the future.: Looking ahead, Trump says America needs stronger prisons like Alcatraz.16. Turn it over: To give control to someone else.: Trump said if he wins and reopens Alcatraz, he’ll turn it over to the Department of Justice.17. Ideally: In the best situation.: Ideally, Alcatraz would be used only for the most dangerous criminals.18. Carry it forward: Continue or move an idea into the future.: Even after Trump leaves office, he wants the next president to carry it forward.19. Successor: The person who comes next in a job.: Trump hopes his successor will support keeping Alcatraz open.20. Comply: To follow rules or laws.: Any new Alcatraz prison must comply with modern safety rules.21. Maintenance: The work needed to keep something in good condition.: Alcatraz will need a lot of maintenance before it can be used again.
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The Best Oceanfront House in Mexico English Lesson 🇲🇽
In this English lesson from Cancun Mexico, you will learn a lot of new terms about household items. And you will hear a conversation with a non-native English speaker, Daniel, who worked really hard to become very proficient in the language.👨🏫 Do you want to be my student? https://brentspeak.as.me/💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join🇲🇽 Want to Stay At Daniel's Property: WhatsApp: 52 998 170 7278How Daniel and I Became Friends: one night Jamie and I were hanging out near the restaurant part of the condos, and we noticed a dog was there alone. He was tied to a chair and I thought he was scared, so I got down on the ground to try to make him feel better. Daniel saw this on the surveillance camera, and he came out to talk to us. He thanked us for being so kind to his dog. The next morning, Jamie and I were having trouble finding the hotel where our tour bus was going to pick us up. There were three hotels in the area with nearly the same name. Daniel offered to drive us into town to catch the bus. I thought that was incredibly nice of him. And we got to talking and I realized we had a lot in common.
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Advanced English at the Beach 🏖️
Learn 28 essential English words and phrases you can use at the beach! Perfect for English learners who want to sound natural while enjoying the sun, sand, and sea.👨🏫 Want me to be your private tutor? https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/8e554316💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join1. Beach Objects & GearTowel – a cloth you use to dry your body I lay on my towel in the sand.Swimsuit – clothes you wear for swimming She is wearing a blue swimsuit.Flip-flops – light sandals for the beach I wear flip-flops so my feet don’t get hot.Sunscreen – lotion to protect your skin from the sun Don’t forget your sunscreen!Beach umbrella – a big umbrella for shade We sat under the beach umbrella.Cooler – a box that keeps drinks and food cold We brought a cooler with water and snacks.Bucket and shovel – toys for digging in sand The kids played with a bucket and shovel.2. Nature and SurroundingsWaves – the moving water in the ocean The waves were big today!Tide – when the ocean water moves in or out The tide is coming in.Seashell – a hard object found on the beach I found a pink seashell.Sand – tiny rocks on the beach The sand is hot!Palm tree – a tall tree with big leaves There are many palm trees here.Seagull – a white bird near the ocean A seagull stole my chips!3. ActivitiesSwim – to move in the water Let’s go swim in the ocean.Sunbathe – to lie in the sun to get a tan She likes to sunbathe in the morning.Surf – to ride waves on a board He wants to learn to surf.Snorkel – to swim with a mask and look at fish We went snorkeling near the rocks.Build a sandcastle – make a castle with sand They built a big sandcastle.Relax – to rest and feel calm I just want to relax today.Float – to stay on top of the water The baby can float with help.4. Safety and EnvironmentLifeguard – a person who watches swimmers and helps them The lifeguard blew his whistle.Rip current – a strong current that pulls you out Be careful! There’s a rip current.Jellyfish – a sea animal that can sting Watch out for jellyfish.Sunburn – red, painful skin from too much sun He got a bad sunburn yesterday.Red flag – a warning that the water is dangerous There’s a red flag today. No swimming.5. Useful PhrasesCan I swim here? Ask the lifeguard: Can I swim here?Where is the bathroom? Always a good phrase to know!How much is it? If you’re buying food or renting gear, ask: How much is it?
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Trump Tells Putin STOP 🛑
👨🏫 Want me to be your private tutor? https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/8e554316Vocabulary for the News Story: Trump Tells Putin to Stop the War1. Pop up: To suddenly appear.I can’t attend the meeting today. Something really important popped up.The information popped up on my phone just as I needed it. 2. Criticizing: Saying bad things about someone or something.: Some people are criticizing Trump for the way he spoke to Putin online.3. Bad timing: When something happens at a wrong or awkward time.My computer’s battery crashed during the test–such bad timing. 4. Strikes: Attacks with weapons like missiles or bombs.: As Trump posted his message, Russia continued to launch strikes in Ukraine.5. Stepped off: To leave or move away from something.: After posting, Trump quickly stepped off the plane without answering questions.6. Essentially: Basically; in other words.: Trump was essentially telling Putin to end the war immediately without conditions.7. Head back: To return to a place.: Trump said it was time for soldiers to head back home and stop fighting.8. Aftermath: What happens after a big event, usually something bad.: In the aftermath of Trump’s post, many leaders gave different reactions.9. Confirmed: Officially said something is true.: The White House confirmed that Trump made the post without working with them first.10. Exact: Precise; 100% correct.: It is still unclear what Trump’s exact plan would be for ending the war.11. Unknowns: Things that are not known yet.: There are still many unknowns about how Putin will react to Trump’s message.12. Figure out: To find the answer to something.: World leaders are trying to figure out if Trump’s post will help or hurt the peace process.13. Bullet train: A very fast train.: Some news reporters joked that Trump’s message traveled across the internet like a bullet train.14. Chump town / a chump: A chump is someone who is easily fooled or not respected. “Chump town” means a place full of fools.: Trump warned that if Putin didn’t stop the war, Russia would turn into “chump town” and lose respect around the world.
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