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Jun 12
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What Just Happened in LA? 700 Marines! T...

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🚨 700 Marines to Los Angeles?! ICE Raids, Protests, and New Vocabulary Explained!In this English lesson, we break down a recent news story about U.S. Marines possibly being sent to Los Angeles after major protests erupted in response to ICE immigration raids. 🇺🇸⚠️✅ Do you want to be my student? https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use Code 10 OFF for 10% off a class💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join🚀 Even more English. My other channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanEnglishBrent2👉 You’ll learn 25 useful English terms — like vandalism, mobilization, quell, and wave — all with simple definitions and real example sentences based on this story.This lesson is perfect for English learners who want to improve their vocabulary, understand the news, and get better at real-world English! 🗞️📚💬 Be sure to leave a comment if you’ve heard this news or want help with any of the words!#EnglishLesson #LearnEnglish #ICEraids #NewsVocabulary #ELL #AmericanEnglishWithBrentVandalism – damaging or destroying things on purpose. They saw vandalism when some people broke windows near the federal building during protests.Wave – to move your hand to say hello or get attention. A protester tried to wave at a camera during the demonstration.Wave – the moving water on the sea. The protesters did not see any ocean waves during the city action.Wave – when soldiers move in large groups. Another wave of National Guard troops arrived in Los Angeles to guard federal buildings.Gavin Newsom – the governor of California. Gavin Newsom asked a court to stop the military from helping ICE in his state.Mobilization – preparing and moving soldiers for action. The mobilization of Marines surprised many people in Los Angeles.Unprecedented – never happened before. It was unprecedented to send Marines to help with ICE raids in LA.Tom Homan – former head of ICE operations, the border czar Tom Homan said he would support federal immigration actions in California.Breach – to break into a place or area you are not supposed to enter. The crowd breached the gate and ran into the federal building. Correct me if I’m wrong – used when you’re not sure and want feedback. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think they sent 700 Marines to Los Angeles.Federal Building – a government-owned building. They stationed troops outside a federal building to protect it.The National Guard – U.S. state-based military force. The National Guard was sent to help guard ICE agents.Highway Ramp – a short road that connects a street to a highway. The protesters stood on the highway ramp to stop cars from getting on the freeway. Blocked Off – closed a road or area so people can’t use it. Police blocked off an area to keep protesters out.Flare-ups – sudden small outbreaks of violence. There were Flare-ups when police used rubber bullets on protesters.Flash-bangs - special grenades that make a loud sound and bright light to confuse peoplePolice used flash-bangs to break up the protest without using deadly weapons18. Rubber Bullets – non-lethal bullets made of rubber. Officers fired rubber bullets when the crowd became chaotic.Chaos – complete disorder and confusion. The scene turned into chaos when protesters and troops clashed.Erupt – to suddenly start. Violence can erupt suddenly during big protests.Lingering Around – staying in a place longer than needed. Some protesters were lingering around even after the curfew.Displeasure – feeling unhappy or annoyed. The mayor showed her displeasure about the military presence.Spectrum – a range of different ideas or types. Protests showed a spectrum of opinions, from peaceful to angry.Voiced – expressed something in words. Many residents voiced concern over the use of military force.

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