Rebels Take Over Syria: 20 Advanced Engl...

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 rebel forces taking over the government of Syria, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms,, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners. 💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join 📰 Get 50% off GROUND NEWS https://check.ground.news/AmericanEnglishBrent 📽️ Want to record lessons like this? I livestream with STREAMYARD: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/6287572368359424 🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼‍🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/ Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10 🎥 The Camera I Use for Outdoor Lessons: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ 📹 The Other Camera I Use: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ 📘 The Book I'm Currently Reading: https://amzn.to/3Atd0JU *As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn money if you click. Syrian Government Topples 1. Sprinted: To run very fast for a short distance. • : As rebel forces entered Damascus, people sprinted to safety. 2. Fled: To run away from danger or a threatening situation. • : President Bashar al-Assad fled Damascus as rebels took control of the city. 3. Stunning: Extremely surprising or shocking. • : The rebels achieved a stunning victory by capturing Damascus so quickly. 4. Rapidly: Happening very quickly. • : Rebel forces rapidly advanced through Syria, capturing several cities. 5. Rebels: People who fight against the government or authority. • : The rebels took control of Damascus, ending Assad’s rule. 6. Topple: To overthrow or remove from power. • : The rebels managed to topple the Assad regime after years of conflict. 7. Coalition: A group formed for a common purpose, often of different organizations or countries. • : A coalition of rebel groups worked together to capture Damascus. 8. HTS: Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, an Islamist rebel group in Syria. • : HTS played a significant role in the offensive against Damascus. 9. Dramatic collapse: A sudden and complete failure. • : The government’s dramatic collapse led to celebrations in the streets. 10. Assad family: The ruling family of Syria, led by President Bashar al-Assad. • : The Assad family’s rule over Syria has ended after the recent events. 11. Iron-fisted rule: A strict and harsh way of governing. • : The Assad family’s iron-fisted rule lasted for decades. 12. Heralded: To signal or announce something. • : The fall of Damascus heralded a new era for Syria. 13. Unified: Joined together as a single unit. • : The unified rebel forces succeeded in capturing the capital. 14. Syria’s prime minister: The head of the government in Syria. • : Syria’s prime minister announced plans for a transition of power. 15. Transition of power: The process of changing from one leader or government to another. • : A peaceful transition of power is crucial for Syria’s future stability. 16. Monitoring: Watching and checking a situation carefully. • : International organizations are monitoring the situation in Syria closely. 17. Trump wants nothing to do with it: Former President Trump does not want to be involved. • : Trump stated he wants nothing to do with the conflict in Syria. 18. Opposition: Groups or individuals who are against the current government. • : The opposition forces have taken control of major cities in Syria. 19. Chanting: Shouting or singing the same words repeatedly. • : People were chanting slogans in support of the rebels. 20. Intervene: To get involved in a situation to change the outcome. • : Some countries are debating whether to intervene in Syria’s conflict.