In this English lesson, you’ll hear the true story of an American dad who moved his family from Texas to Russia—and ended up getting drafted into the Russian military. We’ll learn 21 important English words and phrases that are useful in everyday life. This story is surprising, and the vocabulary will help you sound more natural when speaking English!✅ I can be your speaking partner https://brentspeak.as.me/ 💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/joinStruggling : Having a hard time doing something; facing problems. : Maria is struggling to pay her bills after losing her job.Woke America : A phrase used to describe people or parts of American society that are very aware of social problems, such as racism or unfair treatment. : In “woke America,” many companies try to treat all people fairly and include everyone.Thrown to the Wolves : Left in a bad or dangerous situation without help. : When my manager quit, I was thrown to the wolves and had to run the store alone.Deranged : Acting crazy or not thinking clearly. : That man was yelling in the street like he was completely deranged.Devastated : Extremely sad or upset. : She was devastated when her dog died.Uprooted : Moved suddenly from a place or home. : After the fire, the family was uprooted and had to live in a hotel.Jetted Off : Flew away quickly, especially to another country. : My cousin jetted off to Mexico for her vacation.Husky : A large dog with thick fur, often used in cold places to pull sleds. : They got a husky because they love to go hiking in the snow.Progressive : Supporting change and new ideas. : My boss is very progressive—he lets us work from home whenever we want.Lesbian : A woman who loves or is in a relationship with another woman. : My friend is a lesbian, and she’s getting married next year.Scheme : A secret or clever plan, sometimes dishonest. : The company had a money-saving scheme to cut down on electricity bills.Neoliberal : A way of thinking that supports free markets and less government control. : The new mayor had a neoliberal plan to let private companies fix public roads.Ideologies : Big ideas or beliefs about how life or government should work. : Different countries often fight because their ideologies are not the same.Welder : A person whose job is joining metal pieces together using heat. : My uncle is a welder at the shipyard and builds big metal parts for boats.Drafted : Chosen by the military to become a soldier, often not by choice. : In the past, many young men were drafted during wars.Front Lines : The most dangerous part of a war or battle, where fighting happens. : Nurses were on the front lines during the COVID pandemic.Fully-fledged : Complete or fully developed. : After six months of training, she became a fully-fledged firefighter.Handful : A small number or amount. : Only a handful of people showed up to the meeting.On My Mind : Something I keep thinking about. : My kids are always on my mind when I’m working late.24/7 : All the time, every day and night. : The gas station is open 24/7 in case you need something late at night.Take Care : A way to say goodbye and show care. : “Take care,” she said as she waved goodbye to her friend.