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Jun 14
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BREAKING NEWS: Indian Plane Crash – Learn English with the Latest HeadlinesIn this lesson, we use a real news story about the tragic crash of an Air India flight to help English learners understand important vocabulary. Learn 28 key terms like aviation, crew members, billowing, smoldering, and more — all with simple definitions and example sentences.✅ 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🇮🇳 Improve your English while staying informed about current events.✈️ Level: A2–B1 (great for students learning English for 1–2 years)#LearnEnglish #ESL #NewsEnglish #AirIndia #vocabularylessons India Plane Crash 🇮🇳1. BoeingA large company in the United States that makes airplanes.The crashed plane was a Boeing 787 headed to London.Boeing builds airplanes that fly all over the world.2. Headed toGoing toward a place.The plane was headed to London when it crashed.After school, we are headed to the soccer field.3. CorrespondentA news reporter who gives information from a specific place.A correspondent from CNN was reporting at the crash site.The weather correspondent said a storm was coming.4. AviationThe activity or business of flying airplanes.Indian aviation experts are studying the cause of the crash.He wants a job in aviation so he can work with planes.5. HorrificVery shocking and scary.The scene of the crash was described as horrific.That horror movie had some horrific scenes.6. BillowingSpreading upward or outward in a large cloud.Smoke was billowing from the wreckage.Her dress was billowing in the wind.7. RubbleBroken pieces of a building or structure that has fallen down.People searched through the rubble for survivors.The earthquake left the old church in rubble.8. SmolderingBurning slowly and giving off smoke.The engine was still smoldering hours after the crash.The campfire was smoldering the next morning.9. Taken off When a plane leaves the ground and starts to fly.The plane had just taken off when it crashed.We watched the plane take off from the window.10. Crew MembersThe workers on a plane, like pilots and flight attendants.The crew members tried to help people get out safely.The crew members showed us how to wear life jackets.11. CaptainThe person in charge of flying the airplane.The captain made a final call for help before the crash.The captain of the ship told everyone to get ready to sail.12. Stellar ReputationA very good opinion people have about someone or something. “Reputation” means what people think about someone over time.The airline had a stellar reputation for safety until the crash.She has a stellar reputation because she always helps others.13. Setting upGetting something ready to use.Workers are setting up a place for families to wait for news.We are setting up the tent before it gets dark.14. Emergency Relief CenterA place where people go to get help after something bad happens.An emergency relief center was opened near the crash site.After the flood, we went to the emergency relief center for food and clothes.15. AnxiousFeeling nervous, scared, or worried.Families were anxious as they waited to hear about their loved ones.I was anxious before giving my first speech.16. PotentiallyMaybe or possibly.The crash potentially killed people who were in the hostel.That medicine is potentially helpful, but it needs testing.17. GrievingFeeling very sad because someone died.Many families are grieving after losing loved ones in the crash.He was grieving the loss of his pet dog.

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