Rebels Take Over Syria: 20 Advanced English Terms for English Conversation
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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 report about rebel forces taking over the government of Syria, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms,, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners.

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Syrian Government Topples

1. Sprinted: To run very fast for a short distance. • : As rebel forces entered Damascus, people sprinted to safety.
2. Fled: To run away from danger or a threatening situation. • : President Bashar al-Assad fled Damascus as rebels took control of the city.
3. Stunning: Extremely surprising or shocking. • : The rebels achieved a stunning victory by capturing Damascus so quickly.
4. Rapidly: Happening very quickly. • : Rebel forces rapidly advanced through Syria, capturing several cities.
5. Rebels: People who fight against the government or authority. • : The rebels took control of Damascus, ending Assad’s rule.
6. Topple: To overthrow or remove from power. • : The rebels managed to topple the Assad regime after years of conflict.
7. Coalition: A group formed for a common purpose, often of different organizations or countries. • : A coalition of rebel groups worked together to capture Damascus.
8. HTS: Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, an Islamist rebel group in Syria. • : HTS played a significant role in the offensive against Damascus.
9. Dramatic collapse: A sudden and complete failure. • : The government’s dramatic collapse led to celebrations in the streets.
10. Assad family: The ruling family of Syria, led by President Bashar al-Assad. • : The Assad family’s rule over Syria has ended after the recent events.
11. Iron-fisted rule: A strict and harsh way of governing. • : The Assad family’s iron-fisted rule lasted for decades.
12. Heralded: To signal or announce something. • : The fall of Damascus heralded a new era for Syria.
13. Unified: Joined together as a single unit. • : The unified rebel forces succeeded in capturing the capital.
14. Syria’s prime minister: The head of the government in Syria. • : Syria’s prime minister announced plans for a transition of power.
15. Transition of power: The process of changing from one leader or government to another. • : A peaceful transition of power is crucial for Syria’s future stability.
16. Monitoring: Watching and checking a situation carefully. • : International organizations are monitoring the situation in Syria closely.
17. Trump wants nothing to do with it: Former President Trump does not want to be involved. • : Trump stated he wants nothing to do with the conflict in Syria.
18. Opposition: Groups or individuals who are against the current government. • : The opposition forces have taken control of major cities in Syria.
19. Chanting: Shouting or singing the same words repeatedly. • : People were chanting slogans in support of the rebels.
20. Intervene: To get involved in a situation to change the outcome. • : Some countries are debating whether to intervene in Syria’s conflict.

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