Biden and Trump Meet: News in English: 20 Terms for the IELTS and TOEFL

If you like learning about the current news and improving your English for the IELTS or TOEFL at the same time, this English lesson is for you. While watching a news report about the Donald Trump and Joe Biden meeting at the White House, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms, how to use some swear words, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners. 💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join 📰 Get 50% off GROUND NEWS https://check.ground.news/AmericanEnglishBrent 📽️ Want to record lessons like this? I livestream with STREAMYARD: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/6287572368359424 🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼‍🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/ Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10 🎥 The Camera I Use for Outdoor Lessons: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ 📹 The Other Camera I Use: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ 📘 The Book I'm Currently Reading: https://amzn.to/3Atd0JU *As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn money if you click. Biden Meets Trump 1. Tradition • : Doing the same thing, the same way for a long time. • : In the United States, it’s a tradition for the outgoing president to help the new president settle in. Some American families have a tradition of decorating a Christmas tree on the day after Thanksgiving. 2. Cordial • : Friendly and polite. • : Joe Biden was cordial with Donald Trump during their meeting. 3. Foe • : An enemy or opponent. • : Even though they are foes in politics, they met to discuss important issues. 4. Bitter Rivalry • : A strong and often angry competition between two people. • : There is a bitter rivalry between Biden and Trump due to their different views. 5. Roaring Fire • : A large fire that makes a lot of noise as it burns. • : They sat by a roaring fire during the meeting, making the room feel warm and welcoming. 6. Roar • : To make a loud sound, like a lion. • : The crowd would roar with excitement if Trump and Biden agreed on something. 7. Exhibited Warmth • : Showed kindness and friendliness. • : Biden exhibited warmth during the meeting to make things less tense. 8. Smooth Transition • : A peaceful and easy change from one situation to another. • : Biden wanted a smooth transition so Trump could start his work quickly. 9. Accommodated • : Made adjustments to help someone. • : Biden accommodated Trump’s team, providing them with all necessary information. 10. Oval Office • : The president’s official office in the White House. • : They met in the Oval Office to discuss plans for the future. 11. Domestic Issues • : Problems within a country. • : They talked about domestic issues, such as education and healthcare. 12. Reinforced • : Made something stronger. • : Biden reinforced his support for the country’s safety during the meeting. 13. National Security Interest • : Things that are important for the country’s safety. • : They agreed to protect national security interests together. 14. Seamless • : Very smooth and without problems. • : Biden’s goal was to make Trump’s start as seamless as possible. 15. January 6 • : The date when the Capitol was attacked in 2021. • : Biden and Trump mentioned the events of January 6 during their discussion. 16. Turmoil • : A state of great confusion or disorder. • : There was turmoil after the election, making the transition difficult. 17. Host a Tea • : To invite someone for a meeting or discussion, often informally. • : Biden hosted a tea for Trump to make the transition more friendly. 18. Successor • : The person who comes after someone else in a position. • : Biden wanted his successor to be well-prepared for the job.