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Apr 7
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Gangs Are the Government in Haiti: Learn...

BRENT
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In this English lesson, we explore a real news story about the current gang violence in Haiti. You’ll learn 20 important vocabulary words and phrases such as gangs, Port-au-Prince, chaotic, tear gas, transitional government, and more! I explain each word with a simple definition and an easy example sentence to help you understand and use the words in your own speaking and writing.This lesson is perfect for English learners who have been studying for about two years. If you’re preparing for the TOEFL, IELTS, or just want to understand the news in English, this lesson is for you!💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join📰 Get 15% off GROUND NEWS https://check.ground.news/AmericanEnglishBrent đŸ‡čđŸ‡· 🇾đŸ‡Ș đŸ‘šđŸŒâ€đŸŠ± Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10Haiti Gangs1. Haitian: A person from Haiti.: My friend is Haitian. She was born in Haiti.2. Port-au-Prince: The capital city of Haiti.: Many people live in Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti.3. Gang: A group of people who break the law together.: The gang used weapons to scare people in the city.4. Demands: Strong requests for something to happen.: The gang made demands for money and power.5. Security: Protection from danger.: The people want more security from the police.6. Chaotic: Very confusing or out of control.: The streets became chaotic when the fighting started.7. Armed: Carrying weapons like guns.: The gang members were armed and dangerous.8. Dispersed: Moved away in different directions.: The crowd dispersed when the police arrived.9. Tear gas: A gas used by police to make people cry and leave an area.: Police used tear gas to stop the protest.10. Intimidated: Made afraid or scared.: People were intimidated by the armed gang.11. Displaced: Forced to leave home.: Many families were displaced because of the violence.12. Chaos: A state of confusion and disorder.: There was chaos in the streets after the attack.13. Widespread Shortages: Not enough of something in many places.: There are widespread food shortages in the country.14. Transitional Government: A temporary government while the country changes.: Haiti may need a transitional government to restore order.15. Regain: To get back something that was lost.: The people hope to regain peace and safety.16. Corruption: Dishonest or illegal actions by people in power.: The government was full of corruption and lies.17. Collusion: Secret agreement to do something wrong.: The gangs worked in collusion with some officials.18. Accusations: Claims that someone did something wrong.: There were accusations of corruption in the police.19. Rule of Law: The idea that everyone must follow the law.: The people want the rule of law to return to Haiti.#LearnEnglish #HaitiNews #EnglishWithBrent #TOEFLVocabulary #EnglishLesson

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