#330 US Military Basic Vocabulary 2
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In the last episode, we talked about the branches of the U.S. military and some common ranks. Today, we'll focus on military equipment, vehicles, and common expressions used in action movies, news, and everyday language. Hi, I'm Georgiana, and I'm back with a new episode. I'm here to help you speak English fluently.

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Let's start with some basic military equipment. Uniform. Soldiers wear special clothes depending on their branch. The army wears camouflage, while the navy wears navy blue uniforms. Helmet is a protective piece of headgear worn during combat.

A rifle is a long gun used by soldiers. A grenade is a small explosive device thrown by hand. And a bulletproof vest is a vest that protects soldiers from bullets. Now let's talk about military vehicles. A tank is a heavy armored combat vehicle with a big cannon.

It can move across rough terrain and fire powerful weapons. A jet fighter is a fast military aircraft used in air combat. An aircraft carrier is a massive ship that carries military planes. It acts as a floating airport for fighter jets.

A helicopter is used to transport soldiers and equipment or for rescue missions. And a submarine is a watercraft that moves underwater for secret missions. Next time you watch an action movie, try to notice how often they use these words. Now, let's learn some military actions and commands.

To deploy means to send soldiers or equipment to a mission. For example, The army deployed troops to the area. A mission is a special operation or task. For example, Their mission was to rescue the hostages. A salute is a gesture of respect between soldiers. For example,

Soldiers always salute their commanders. March is to walk in formation as a group. Example, the recruits marched across the base. A target is the goal or enemy position in an operation. For example, the pilot identified the target before firing.

And to stand down means to stop or relax after a mission. Example, the soldiers were ordered to stand down after the exercise. Even if you're not in the military, you might hear these words in news reports, video games, or business conversations.

For example, mission accomplished is often used in everyday speech when you complete a difficult task. And now, let's continue with a mini-story. I will tell you a short story by asking simple questions. I use this method in my premium courses because it's highly effective.

First, I say a short sentence with facts. Then, I ask you questions. After each question, you answer. Then, I tell you the right answer. That's how we make the story. And if you want to improve your fluency much faster, check out my premium courses.

Visit speakenglishpodcast.com slash courses. You will find several levels. Okay, let's start. Soldiers wear special uniforms. Do soldiers wear regular clothes? No, soldiers do not wear regular clothes. They wear special uniforms.

What do soldiers wear? Uniforms. Soldiers wear uniforms. The army wears camouflage uniforms. Does the army wear navy blue uniforms? No. The army does not wear navy blue. The army wears camouflage uniforms. What kind of uniforms does the army wear?

Camouflage uniforms. The army wears camouflage uniforms. The navy wears navy blue uniforms. Does the navy wear camouflage? No, the navy does not wear camouflage. The navy wears navy blue uniforms. What color uniforms does the navy wear? Navy blue.

The navy wears navy blue uniforms. Soldiers wear helmets for protection. Do soldiers wear hats in combat? No, soldiers do not wear hats in combat. They wear helmets. What do soldiers wear for protection? Helmets. Soldiers wear helmets for protection.

Soldiers use rifles. Do soldiers use swords? No, soldiers do not use swords. They use rifles. What kind of weapons do soldiers use? Rifles. Soldiers use rifles. Soldiers also use grenades. Do soldiers throw footballs in combat?

No, no. Soldiers throw grenades in combat. What do soldiers throw in combat? Grenades. Soldiers throw grenades in combat. Do they also use rifles? Yes. Soldiers also use rifles in combat. A tank is a powerful armored vehicle. Is a tank a small car?

No, a tank is not a small car. A tank is a powerful armored vehicle. What is a tank? A powerful armored vehicle. A tank is a powerful armored vehicle. A jet fighter is a fast aircraft used in combat. Is a jet fighter slow? No, a jet fighter is not slow.

A jet fighter is fast. What kind of aircraft is a jet fighter? A fast aircraft. A jet fighter is a fast aircraft used in combat. An aircraft carrier is a massive ship that carries military planes. Is an aircraft carrier a small boat? No.

An aircraft carrier is not a small boat. It is a massive ship. What does an aircraft carrier do? It carries military planes. An aircraft carrier carries military planes. A helicopter transports soldiers and equipment. Does a helicopter stay on the ground? No.

A helicopter does not stay on the ground. It transports soldiers and equipment. Does it transport soldiers? Yes. A helicopter transports soldiers. Does it also transport equipment? Yes. A helicopter transports soldiers and equipment. What does a helicopter do?

A helicopter transports soldiers and equipment. A submarine moves underwater. Does a submarine fly? No, a submarine does not fly. It moves underwater. Where does a submarine move? Underwater. A submarine moves underwater. We're finished with our short practice.

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