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Sep 2024
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TRUMP/HARRIS DEBATE REACTION: 21 English...

BRENT
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In this English lesson, we’ll break down the reactions to the recent Trump vs. Harris debate! You’ll learn advanced vocabulary like *face-to-face, held back, heated back-and-forth, inflation, federal government,* and *fact check*. We'll also explain complex terms such as *sway undecided voters* and *biased*. This lesson is designed for intermediate to advanced English learners and will help you understand and use these words in context. Perfect for improving your English skills while staying informed on current events! 💙 WANT PRIVATE LIVE CHATS AND BONUS ENGLISH? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join 📽️ Want to record lessons like this? I livestream with STREAMYARD: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/6287572368359424 🇺🇸 WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMERICAN REPUBLICANS AND AMERICAN DEMOCRATS https://youtu.be/MYl1JIAguiQ 🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼‍🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/ Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10 1. Face-to-face - : Meeting in person, directly talking to someone. - : In last night’s debate, Trump and Harris had a face-to-face discussion about important issues. 2. Held back - : Stopping yourself from saying or doing something harsh out of respect. - : Trump held back his anger when Harris criticized his policies. 3. Tense - : When people feel nervous or worried, making the situation uncomfortable. - : The debate became tense when they talked about immigration. 4. Heated back-and-forth - : A strong argument between people, with lots of disagreement. - : There was a heated back-and-forth between Trump and Harris over health care. 5. Knocking policies - : Criticizing or finding problems with someone’s plans or ideas. - : Harris kept knocking Trump’s policies on the economy. 6. Sway - : To change someone’s opinion or decision. - : Both candidates tried to sway undecided voters by explaining their views. 7. Undecided voters - : People who haven’t decided who they will vote for. - : Undecided voters were watching closely to see who had better answers. 8. Kicked off - : To start something. - : The debate kicked off with questions about inflation. 9. Sparred - : To argue or debate in a strong but controlled way. - : Trump and Harris sparred over the issue of abortion during the debate. 10. Virtually (almost) - : Almost completely. - : Harris said Trump’s plan was virtually impossible to work. 11. Virtually (no in person) - : Online or through video, not in person. - : The debate was live, not held virtually like some events. 12. Inflation - : When the prices of things go up, making it harder to buy them. - : Trump said that inflation is a major problem for families right now. 13. Abortion - : A medical procedure to end a pregnancy. - : Harris and Trump strongly disagreed on abortion during the debate. 14. Federal government - : The national government that makes laws for the whole country. - : Trump said the federal government should handle the economy better. 15. State government - : The government that controls each individual state. - : Harris argued that the state government should have more say on health care. 16. Head to head - : A direct competition between two people. - : Trump and Harris went head to head in the debate about taxes. 17. Southern border - : The border between the U.S. and Mexico. - : Trump promised stricter control at the southern border. 18. Linked (closely related) - : Closely connected to something else. - : Harris said inflation and unemployment are linked. There are website links, but this is different. 19. Putting themselves first - : Thinking of their own needs before others’. - : Harris accused Trump of putting himself first instead of the American people. 20. Biased - : Unfairly preferring one side over another. - : Trump claimed the media was biased against him during the debate. 21. Fact check - : Checking to see if statements are true. - : After the debate, many people wanted to fact check what Trump and Harris said. #EnglishLesson #TrumpHarrisDebate #LearnEnglish #AdvancedVocabulary #CurrentEvents

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