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cover of episode Trump Orders 10,000 American Soldiers to the Border with Mexico | English for IELTS and TOEFL

Trump Orders 10,000 American Soldiers to the Border with Mexico | English for IELTS and TOEFL

2025/2/1
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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 clip about President Donald Trump sending 2500 troops and possibly a total of 10,000 tot the Mexican border, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms,, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners.

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  1. Border: The line that separates two countries. β€’ : The United States shares a border with Mexico.
  2. Cracking down: Taking strong action to stop unwanted activities. β€’ : The government is cracking down on illegal immigration.
  3. Immigration: The process of moving to a new country to live there permanently. β€’ : Many people choose immigration to seek better opportunities.
  4. The Pentagon: The headquarters of the United States Department of Defense. β€’ : The Pentagon announced the deployment of troops to the border.
  5. Detainees: People who are held in custody, especially for legal reasons. β€’ : The detainees were waiting for their immigration hearings.
  6. End up on: To finally be in a particular place or situation. β€’ : After a long journey, they ended up on the streets of a new city.
  7. Executive Order: An official directive from the President that has the power of law. β€’ : The President signed an executive order to increase border security.
  8. Supplement: To add something to improve or complete it. β€’ : The teacher provided extra materials to supplement the lesson.
  9. Dispatching: Sending someone or something to a specific place for a purpose. β€’ : The company is dispatching technicians to fix the issue.
  10. A Contingent: A group of people united by a common feature, forming part of a larger group. β€’ : A contingent of soldiers was sent to assist in the operation.
  11. Migrants: People who move from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions. β€’ : Migrants often face challenges when settling in a new country.
  12. Deportation: The act of sending someone back to their native country, usually for legal reasons. β€’ : The government ordered the deportation of individuals without proper visas.
  13. Internal Memo: A message sent within an organization to share information. β€’ : The manager sent an internal memo about the new policy changes.
  14. Gross Miscarriage: A serious and unfair mistake or failure. β€’ : The wrongful conviction was a gross miscarriage of justice.
  15. Asylum: Protection granted by a country to someone who has fled their home country as a political refugee. β€’ : The family sought asylum to escape persecution in their homeland.
  16. Title 42: A U.S. health law used to prevent the spread of diseases, recently applied to control immigration. β€’ : Under Title 42, migrants were quickly expelled to prevent COVID-19 spread.
  17. Press Secretary: A person who communicates official information to the media on behalf of an organization or government. β€’ : The press secretary addressed questions during the news conference.
  18. Justice Department: The U.S. federal department responsible for making sure laws are followed. β€’ : The Justice Department announced new measures against corruption.