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- Yesterday28 min
We Are All Going to Die (And AI is to Blame) | English Vocabulary
Many experts warn that AI could pose an existential threat to humans in the next ten years. In this lesson, you will learn the English words you need to talk about this scary doomsday.✅ Book a 1 on 1 conversation with me: https://americanenglishwithbrent.as.me/You will get: Extended Conversation: More time to speak naturally and practice real-life English.Personal Feedback: Direct corrections on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.Video Recording: Watch your lesson again to review your progress.Full Transcript: Get written text of our call to study new words and phrases.Link to the original broadcast: https//youtu.be/79l9u2T-1lo?is=iIcS5CItI0qrHbhg 1 Doomsday (Noun The end of the world. My teenager acts like it is doomsday when our home internet stops working.2 Could Pose (Verb Phrase Might cause a problem. Eating too much sugar could pose a problem for your teeth.3 Existential Threat (Noun Phrase A danger that can destroy human life completely. Climate change is an existential threat to our beautiful forests and oceans.4 Humanity (Noun All the people in the world. Cooking a large meal brings humanity together around the dinner table.5 Both sides of the aisle (Phrase People from opposite political groups. Parents on both sides of the aisle want better schools for their children.6 Regulations (Noun Official rules made by a government or boss. My office has new regulations about working from home on Fridays.7 Anthropic (Adjective Relating to human beings. The museum has an anthropic exhibit showing how early people lived and worked.8 Gambling With Our Lives (Phrase Taking a very bad and dangerous risk. Driving a car during a heavy ice storm is gambling with our lives.9 Decade (Noun Ten years. I have played the guitar as a weekend hobby for a decade.10 Worst Case Scenario (Noun Phrase The worst thing that can possibly happen. In the worst case scenario, it rains on our family picnic and we eat inside.11 Turn Against (Phrasal Verb To stop liking someone and become their enemy. My cat will turn against me if I buy the wrong brand of fish.12 Guard Rails (Noun Rules or physical bars that keep you safe. We put guard rails on the toddler's bed so she does not fall out at night.13 On that Front (Phrase About that specific subject. We need more money for the holiday; I will work extra hours on that front.14 Extension (Noun Extra time or extra space. My boss gave me an extension to finish the big budget report.15 Founder (Noun A person who starts a new company or group. My wife is the founder of a local book club for busy mothers.16 Nonprofit (Noun A business that helps people instead of making money. She volunteers at a nonprofit that gives warm coats to families in winter.17 Downplay (Verb To make something seem less important than it is. Do not downplay your great computer skills when you ask for a new job.18 Political Spectrum (Noun Phrase The wide range of all political beliefs. People across the political spectrum love watching the World Cup together.19 Superintelligence (Noun A computer mind that is much smarter than a human. My daughter thinks her tablet has superintelligence because it answers all her homework questions.20 Open Letter (Noun A letter meant to be read by the public. The neighborhood wrote an open letter to the mayor about the broken streetlights.0:00 Introduction to AI0:37 Defining AI vocabulary3:54 Political perspectives on AI6:40 Worst case scenarios8:44 Guard rails and safety10:36 AI organizations and roles12:29 Superintelligence concepts14:01 The pace of automation17:03 Groundbreaking legislation19:16 Transparency and safeguards21:42 Recursive self-improvement24:27 Global strategy and outlook28:03 Conclusion
- 1 weeks ago22 min
SHOCKING: The U.S. is Ready to Invade Canada, Experts Predict
Could the United States actually invade Canada, or is that headline pure political fiction? In this lesson, we break down the vocabulary, grammar, and sensational language used in international news predictions to help you sharpen your English comprehension.✅ Book a 1 on 1 conversation with me: https://americanenglishwithbrent.as.me/You will get: Extended Conversation: More time to speak naturally and practice real-life English.Personal Feedback: Direct corrections on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.Video Recording: Watch your lesson again to review your progress.Full Transcript: Get written text of our call to study new words and phrases.1. Do you reckon (Phrase): Do you think or believe something?: Do you reckon it will rain during our son's football game?2. Internal strife (Noun): Fighting or arguing inside a group, family, or country.: The company had internal strife when the managers could not agree on the new work rules.3. Hypergamy (Noun): Marrying someone who has more money or a higher social rank than you.: In many old stories, hypergamy happens when a poor farmer marries a rich queen.4. Suitable mate (Noun): A good and right partner for marriage or a romantic relationship.: My daughter loves reading, so a suitable mate for her would be someone who also enjoys books.5. Tendencies (Noun): Habits or things that a person usually does.: When my husband is tired, he has tendencies to forget where he put his car keys.6. Productive member of society (Noun phrase): A person who works, helps others, and does good things for their community.: Teaching children to share helps them become a productive member of society.7. Get laid (Verb phrase): A casual way to say having sex with someone.: After working hard all week, the young man went to a party hoping to get laid.8. Conscription (Noun): A law that says people must join the military.: Because of conscription, my grandfather had to leave his farm and join the army.9. Colonize (Verb): When one country takes control of another land and sends its people to live there.: Many years ago, countries from Europe sailed across the sea to colonize new lands.10. Western Hemisphere (Noun): The half of the Earth that has North America and South America.: If you travel from Japan to Brazil, you are flying to the Western Hemisphere.11. Soft power (Noun): Getting what you want from other countries through culture, art, or business, not by fighting.: American movies and music are s of soft power because people all over the world enjoy them.12. Alberta (Noun): A large province (part of a country) in western Canada known for mountains and oil.: We took our kids on a camping trip to Alberta to see the beautiful Rocky Mountains.13. Violent populism (Noun phrase): A political movement where ordinary people use fighting or anger to get what they want from leaders.: The peaceful protest sadly turned into violent populism when people started breaking store windows.14. Survey (Noun or Verb): Questions you ask many people to learn what they think.: At work, I filled out a survey about what kind of coffee we should buy for the office.15. Planting the seeds (Idiom): Doing something small now that will grow or become something big later.: By teaching my children to save their coins, I am planting the seeds for them to be good with money.16. Bombastic (Adjective): Using big and loud words to sound very important, but with little real meaning.: The boss gave a bombastic speech about his great ideas, but he never actually fixed our computers.17. Gregarious (Adjective): Very friendly and enjoying the company of other people.: My gregarious aunt always talks to everyone at the grocery store and makes new friends.
- 2 weeks ago14 min
What Trump Just Did to Venezuela’s Oil Shocked Everyone (English Breakdown)
Did Donald Trump really steal oil from Venezuela? Watch this video to understand the news and learn new English words.✅ Book a 1 on 1 conversation with me: https://americanenglishwithbrent.as.me/You will get: Extended Conversation: More time to speak naturally and practice real-life English.Personal Feedback: Direct corrections on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.Video Recording: Watch your lesson again to review your progress.Full Transcript: Get written text of our call to study new words and phrases.Link to the Original Newscast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVFYc9t76ro1. Bring Down (Phrasal Verb): To make a price lower, or to make someone feel sad.: Please do not let the rainy weather bring down your good mood on your day off.2. Secretary of State (Noun) Written as "Sect of State" in the image.: A very important government worker who talks to leaders of other countries.: The Secretary of State is traveling today to discuss global trade rules.3. Bold (Adjective): Not afraid of taking risks, or a very strong, bright color.: My daughter made a bold choice to paint her kitchen bright purple.4. Policy (Noun): An official rule made by a government or a business.: Our new office policy allows us to work from home on Fridays to spend time with family.5. Securing (Verb): Making something safe, or getting something important that you need.: My husband is securing the bicycles to the back of the car for our weekend trip.6. Stable (Adjective): Strong, safe, and not changing quickly.: It is important to find a stable job to help pay for your children's school.7. Reserves (Noun): Extra supplies you keep safely until you need them later.: We keep extra reserves of coffee in the cabinet for early Monday mornings.8. Hemisphere (Noun): One half of the Earth.: When it is winter in the northern hemisphere, my friends in Australia are enjoying hot summer days.9. Reconstruction (Noun): The work of building something again after it is broken or damaged.: The reconstruction of the old highway means my drive to work will take longer this month.10. AAA (Noun): A helpful organization that sends a mechanic to fix your car or tow it when it breaks down on the road.: When we got a flat tire on the way to our family camping trip, we called AAA to help us get back on the road quickly.11. November Midterms (Noun): Important political elections in the United States that happen in the middle of a president's four-year term.: Many adults watch the news during the November Midterms to see which leaders will win.12. Medal of Honor (Noun): The highest award given to someone in the military for being very brave.: We watched a television program about brave soldiers who earned the Medal of Honor.13. The Dark Ages (Idiom / Noun): A time in history that was difficult, or a funny way to describe life before modern technology.: Before we bought a washing machine, my wife joked that we were living in the dark ages!14. The Golden Age (Noun): A historical time when art, money, or a specific activity was at its absolute best.: My father loves to play guitar and believes the 1970s was the golden age of rock music.15. Revival (Noun): The process of something old becoming popular, active, or important again.: There is a big revival of knitting, and many parents are making sweaters for their babies.16. Academy (Noun) : A special school where you learn specific skills.: My teenager wants to attend a cooking academy to become a professional chef.
- 3 weeks ago14 min
Canadians are FURIOUS! The "Lake America" English Lesson You Need NOW
Let's learn new English words about the big news story of "Lake America." Watch this video to practice important vocabulary and improve your English today!✅ Book a 1 on 1 conversation with me: https://americanenglishwithbrent.as.me/You will get: Extended Conversation: More time to speak naturally and practice real-life English.Personal Feedback: Direct corrections on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.Video Recording: Watch your lesson again to review your progress.Full Transcript: Get written text of our call to study new words and phrases.1. Executive OrderNounA strict rule made by a president or leader.The president signed an executive order to build new schools for our children.2. Lake OntarioNounA very large body of water in North America.My family likes to go fishing on Lake Ontario during our summer holidays.3. The Great LakesNounA group of five huge lakes in North America.We are planning a long camping trip near The Great Lakes next year.4. Effective ImmediatelyPhraseStarting right now.The boss said the new coffee machine is free for everyone, effective immediately.5. StraightforwardAdjectiveEasy to understand; not difficult.The instructions for building this toy bed are very straightforward.6. To UpdateVerbTo make something modern or add new information.I need to update my computer before I can email my boss.7. Volume (water)NounThe amount of space water takes up.The volume of water in the pool is enough for all the neighborhood kids to swim.8. RenamingVerb (Gerund)Giving a new name to something.We are renaming our rescue dog because he does not look like a "Rex."9. AmidPrepositionIn the middle of something.She found her missing car keys amid the children's toys on the living room floor.10. EscalatedVerbBecame worse, louder, or more serious quickly.The argument between the two brothers escalated when they broke a window.11. EntrenchedAdjectiveA habit or belief that is very hard to change.His habit of drinking green tea every morning is deeply entrenched.12. The Long HaulNoun PhraseA long time or a big effort over time.Raising children is not a short job; you are in it for the long haul.13. FrequentAdjectiveHappening very often.He is a frequent visitor to the garden store because he loves planting flowers.14. Tit for TatNoun PhraseDoing something bad to someone because they did something bad to you.The coworkers hid each other's pens in a silly game of tit for tat.15. Fall ApartVerb PhraseTo break into pieces or fail.My favorite work boots are starting to fall apart after ten years on the job.16. Responding in kindPhraseAnswering someone in the same way they acted towards you.When her neighbor baked her a cake, she was responding in kind by making him cookies.17. AluminumNounA light, silver metal.I always recycle my aluminum cans after I finish drinking my soda.
- 3 weeks ago14 min
Iran Has a Terrible Message for Trump’s Youngest Son, Barron
Improve your English listening comprehension and vocabulary with this breakdown of the latest story involving Iran and Barron Trump. Watch until the end to master new expressions and see how native speakers analyze current world events.✅ Book a 1 on 1 conversation with me: https://americanenglishwithbrent.as.me/You will get: Extended Conversation: More time to speak naturally and practice real-life English.Personal Feedback: Direct corrections on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.Video Recording: Watch your lesson again to review your progress.Full Transcript: Get written text of our call to study new words and phrases.1. Disturbing (Adjective): Making you feel worried.: It is disturbing when the baby cries all night.2. Aired (Verb): Shown on TV or radio.: My favorite cooking show aired right after I finished work.3. Bounty (Noun): Money given as a reward.: They put a bounty on the young man’s head.4. Spend Time (Verb Phrase): To use time doing something.: I love to spend time in my garden on Sundays.5. Mention (Verb): To say something quickly.: Did your boss mention when the new project will start?6. Secret Service (Noun): Police who protect leaders.: The Secret Service walks closely with the president.7. Threat (Noun): A danger or warning.: A heavy snowstorm is a threat to our travel plans.8. Formerly (Adverb): In the past.: I formerly worked in a bank, but now I drive a taxi.9. Apparent (Adjective): Easy to see.: It was apparent that my son was tired after his game.10. Any Given Time (Noun Phrase): At any moment.: At any given time, my kitchen is full of kids eating snacks.11. Especially (Adverb): More than usual.: I enjoy all music, but I especially love old jazz.12. All-Out (Adjective): Using all your energy.: We made an all-out effort to clean before the guests arrived.13. Consequences (Noun): What happens because of an action.: If you are late to work, the consequences might be bad.14. In Your Interest (Phrase): Good for you.: It is in your interest to save money from your paycheck.15. State TV (Noun): TV controlled by the government.: My grandfather only watches the news on State TV.16. Similar (Adjective): Almost the same.: My sister and I have similar jobs at the hospital.17. Individuals (Noun): People.: The cooking class has ten individuals from around the world.18. Assassination (Noun): The murder of a leader.: The history book explained the assassination of a king.19. The First Family (Noun): The family of a country's leader.: The First Family waved to the crowd during the holiday.20. Intelligence (Noun): Secret government information.: Government intelligence helps keep citizens safe from danger.21. Intelligent (Adjective): Very smart.: My daughter is intelligent and finishes her homework early.22. Propaganda (Noun): False information meant to persuade.: The angry street posters felt like political propaganda.23. Deal With It (Verb Phrase): To fix a hard situation.: When the sink broke, I called a plumber to deal with it.24. Dramatically (Adverb): In a very big way.: Food prices have changed dramatically since last year.25. Beef Up (Phrasal Verb): To make something stronger.: We need to beef up the lock on the garage door.
- 4 weeks ago1h 2m
An Hour of English Listening from Peru (Walk and Talk English)
Join me for a walk through a beautiful village in Peru while you practice your English listening skills. Listen carefully to the natural conversation and see how much you can understand!✅ Book a 1 on 1 conversation with me: https://americanenglishwithbrent.as.me/You will get: Extended Conversation: More time to speak naturally and practice real-life English.Personal Feedback: Direct corrections on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.Video Recording: Watch your lesson again to review your progress.Full Transcript: Get written text of our call to study new words and phrases.
- Aug 9, 20261h 31m
90-Minute English Masterclass: Speak Fluently & Confidently
✅ Book a 1 on 1 conversation with me: https://youtube.com/live/ukWDLw2Ah_QWelcome to your ultimate 90-minute English masterclass designed to help you communicate with absolute confidence. In this supersized episode, we dive deep into common speaking mistakes, how to instantly fix them, and the essential habits you need to improve your fluency. Settle in, get ready to practice, and let's take your spoken English to the next level today!
- Jul 30, 20269h 53m
Listen Every Night to Speak English Fluently (10-Hour Sleep Lesson)
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