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The vocabulary from this video BBC News Review "Spy Balloon row": - Incident (n) - an event that is either unpleasant or unusual; (syn) event, happening. Exp: an isolated/serious/unfortunate incident. A strange incident. The incident has led to the delay of an important diplomatic visit to China. - Saga (n) - a long, detailed story. - Mend (v) - to repair something that is broken or damaged. To mend cloth. To mend relations means to try to improve a relationship with someone that you have had a disagreement with them before. - Intention (n) - what a person plans or intend to do. Exp: He has no intention of leaving. - Rival (n) - a person, group, etc.. competing with others for the same thing or in the same area. Exp: rival companies. Two boys are rivals for the girl next door. 1) Deflate (v) - to take the air or energy or strength or force out of something such as a tire, football, a balloon. Exp: The balloon saga deflates efforts to mend US-China relations. It means the balloon story has had a negative effect on US-China relations. You can feel deflated. The hopes or dreams become deflated - They become weaker. My dreams of going to university were deflated when I failed my exams. 2) Bicker (v) - to argue about something that is not important. Exp: Balloons bickering over Biden's action and China's intention. Will you two stop bickering about nonsense? I always bicker with my brother. He's so annoying! 3) On edge (adj) - tense because of being nervous or worried, stressed, with angry. Exp: China's military keeps rivals on edge with balloon strategy. It means China's use of balloons in this way is making other countries feel uncomfortable. I still haven't received my results! I feel so on edge. The spy balloon incident has caused the delay of a crucial diplomatic visit to China, deflating all efforts to mend US-China relations. Instead of bickering about these balloons, which are intended by China to keep their rivals on edge, let's focus on finding a solution. Thanks much for the video this week. Have a nice day!!
Since I like how precise and informative your content is, I have a simple question about Beth's prounciation of "says" at the first 32 second. She said it as long a as in play, but I heard lots of ESL teachers saying it is a common mistake, it should sound as short e as in bed. Does it change with word stress in a context to become emphasised with long a?
@@bbclearningenglish bickering over bus seat during commuting, neighbors bickering over petty issues, husband and wife bickering over doing routine chores, and kids bickering while playing.
As a Venezulan I am feeling on edge about the occupation of #Esequibo by Cooperative Republic of Guyana Goverment and the support to the UK.. Is not a politician's comment, is a way to improve my skill writing and show other topics from the south..
In this context, "break it down" means to simplify or explain something in a clear and concise manner, so that it is easier to understand. It refers to the process of breaking a complex or abstract idea into smaller, more manageable parts that can be more easily comprehended. The speaker is asking Neil to explain the expression "on edge" in a clear and easy-to-understand manner. By asking Neil to "break it down," the speaker is asking him to simplify the meaning of the expression so that it is more accessible and understandable.
I think to myself. Why doesn't anybody speak up about the Spy ballon over South America from the very beginning? Maybe only maybe this Spy balloon surely spoke Spanish.
Internet layoffs on a large scale! Now we start to hype hot spots! Save the Internet foam economy! Just like yesterday's blockchain! we want know chatgpt give people how many jobs? or chatgpt take off people jobs!
The Law of the People's Republic of China on Assemblies, Processions and Demonstrations governs the country through the Constitution! Or the privilege of governing the country! We want to ask the Chinese government! Ask XI jin ping!
Jesus Christ called people everywhere to repent, so if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe with all your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved and inherit the kingdom of heaven and eternal life. To this, people would accept Jesus Christ in life in their hearts and told other people how good he is, how he saves, heals and frees and gives eternal life for free 733
🏩 That car tyres deflated after the driver drove over the nails. 🏩 Sara and Basma are always bickering without pivotal reasons. 🏩 Before my exam I felt on the edge. It was a hard subject.
Hey there! We hope you enjoyed this episode of News Review! If you want to take a quiz on this programme, check this out: www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview-2023/unit-1/session-6
The vocabulary from this video BBC News Review "Spy Balloon row":
- Incident (n) - an event that is either unpleasant or unusual; (syn) event, happening. Exp: an isolated/serious/unfortunate incident. A strange incident. The incident has led to the delay of an important diplomatic visit to China.
- Saga (n) - a long, detailed story.
- Mend (v) - to repair something that is broken or damaged. To mend cloth. To mend relations means to try to improve a relationship with someone that you have had a disagreement with them before.
- Intention (n) - what a person plans or intend to do. Exp: He has no intention of leaving.
- Rival (n) - a person, group, etc.. competing with others for the same thing or in the same area. Exp: rival companies. Two boys are rivals for the girl next door.
1) Deflate (v) - to take the air or energy or strength or force out of something such as a tire, football, a balloon. Exp: The balloon saga deflates efforts to mend US-China relations. It means the balloon story has had a negative effect on US-China relations. You can feel deflated. The hopes or dreams become deflated - They become weaker. My dreams of going to university were deflated when I failed my exams.
2) Bicker (v) - to argue about something that is not important. Exp: Balloons bickering over Biden's action and China's intention. Will you two stop bickering about nonsense? I always bicker with my brother. He's so annoying!
3) On edge (adj) - tense because of being nervous or worried, stressed, with angry. Exp: China's military keeps rivals on edge with balloon strategy. It means China's use of balloons in this way is making other countries feel uncomfortable. I still haven't received my results! I feel so on edge.
The spy balloon incident has caused the delay of a crucial diplomatic visit to China, deflating all efforts to mend US-China relations. Instead of bickering about these balloons, which are intended by China to keep their rivals on edge, let's focus on finding a solution.
Thanks much for the video this week. Have a nice day!!
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I feel deflated because of Liverpool keeps loosing
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That's great to hear! Which of the words and expressions were new for you?
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You're very welcome! Can you use any of the words in an example? :)
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The F-22, the top US air superiority fighter jet, finally has it's first air-to-air kills. A balloon.
Since I like how precise and informative your content is, I have a simple question about Beth's prounciation of "says" at the first 32 second. She said it as long a as in play, but I heard lots of ESL teachers saying it is a common mistake, it should sound as short e as in bed. Does it change with word stress in a context to become emphasised with long a?
Good question! Both pronunciations are used in English.
Super informative news review and helpful new vocab. Thanks for your wonderful work 🥰
Bickering was new to me. Bickering over trivial things is a waste of energy.
What things do you think people bicker about?
@@bbclearningenglish bickering over bus seat during commuting, neighbors bickering over petty issues, husband and wife bickering over doing routine chores, and kids bickering while playing.
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To bicker = to be One step away from Rowing?
They are very similar, but usually 'bickering' is about something unimportant and 'rowing' is noisy.
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My hopes to Tottenham deflated 😂😂
I don't support Tottenham
It's weird that a China spy ballon flied upon US and nobody noticed it!😂
As a Venezulan I am feeling on edge about the occupation of #Esequibo by Cooperative Republic of Guyana Goverment and the support to the UK..
Is not a politician's comment, is a way to improve my skill writing and show other topics from the south..
Do more videos
Please mention subtitles also as well
If you click the subtitle button on the video they should appear.
hopefully there are no biochemical warfare agents in the balloons!
i don't understand clearly to word " deflates". this is mean helpless, is that right?
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4:38 here when Beth says: Can you break it down for us? Break down here means to explain, doesn't it?
It means to 'look at the parts of' something - so here it's looking at the phrase 'on edge'.
In this context, "break it down" means to simplify or explain something in a clear and concise manner, so that it is easier to understand. It refers to the process of breaking a complex or abstract idea into smaller, more manageable parts that can be more easily comprehended.
The speaker is asking Neil to explain the expression "on edge" in a clear and easy-to-understand manner. By asking Neil to "break it down," the speaker is asking him to simplify the meaning of the expression so that it is more accessible and understandable.
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I think to myself. Why doesn't anybody speak up about the Spy ballon over South America from the very beginning? Maybe only maybe this Spy balloon surely spoke Spanish.
Indeed, it was balloon with farting gas)))
where i can find all the worksheets all together ?
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Internet layoffs on a large scale! Now we start to hype hot spots! Save the Internet foam economy! Just like yesterday's blockchain! we want know chatgpt give people how many jobs? or chatgpt take off people jobs!
The Law of the People's Republic of China on Assemblies, Processions and Demonstrations governs the country through the Constitution! Or the privilege of governing the country! We want to ask the Chinese government! Ask XI jin ping!
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Jesus Christ called people everywhere to repent, so if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe with all your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved and inherit the kingdom of heaven and eternal life. To this, people would accept Jesus Christ in life in their hearts and told other people how good he is, how he saves, heals and frees and gives eternal life for free 733
🏩 That car tyres deflated after the driver drove over the nails.
🏩 Sara and Basma are always bickering without pivotal reasons.
🏩 Before my exam I felt on the edge. It was a hard subject.