English Lesson: How to Talk about the U.S. Election in English (Phrases you Need to Know)

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  • In this English conversational lesson, learn the key words and phrases you need to know to talk about the U.S. election. Kate and I discuss the upcoming election, the issues involved, the two main parties, how the President is elected, and more.
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    ENGLISH PHRASES FROM THIS LESSON:
    - Every four years is when we have an election
    - Senators are up for election
    - There are two main parties (Democratic and Republican)
    - It's the biggest election of our lifetime
    - There is always a lot of hype
    - There's more at stake
    - They gave you the questions ahead of time
    - Vote down the party line
    - Left-wing vs right-wing
    - Both parties want to put their side forward
    - People who are more right-wing are conservative
    - They want to tax the risk to fund public programs
    - They talk about fewer taxes and more of a free market
    - There's a push to repeal Obamacare
    - In the U.S., you get insurance through your employer
    - No one thought Trump had a chance of winning
    - There was a debate two nights ago
    - They were talking over each other
    - It was hard to understand for native English speakers
    - They ask people who they're going to vote for (polls)
    - Biden has a lead over Trump
    - She had won the popular vote
    - Battleground states are important
    - The news cycle is dominated by the election
    - They bring on talking heads to analyze it
    - Most of the ads are attack ads
    - They have rallies and town hall meetings
    - They put out their platform - what they're promising to do
    - Early voting starts in a couple of weeks
    - On election day, you go into a polling station and vote
    - We call the election in favor of
    - People have watch parties to watch the results coming in
    - Swing states decide the election
    - This election is very divisive
    - The President is inaugurated in January

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  • @tofluency
    @tofluency  3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

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    • @Lucky-lets-take-a-stap
      @Lucky-lets-take-a-stap 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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      @guilhermevilla3354 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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      @razanal9240 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @mychudungco
    @mychudungco 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love to hear her voice. I can hear clearly the sound /s/ in any words contain it when she talks. I have learnt a lot from her pronunciation. And of course, Jack's voice is wonderful as well.
    Thanks guys!

  • @OlhaIvashchyshyn
    @OlhaIvashchyshyn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    A complicated topic in simple words! It is great! I love your video.

  • @irinkauzinchonok1458
    @irinkauzinchonok1458 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Jack and Kate, thank you ever so much for educating us! You are great! Could you please make a video on pets (including visiting a veterinarian clinic) and a video on a job interview as well.

  • @jennyrubyjane__
    @jennyrubyjane__ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Your videos are helping me a lot💗
    Love from India❤️

  • @George-Armani-20
    @George-Armani-20 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Teacher Jack, amazing as always.
    Thank you so much 🙏🏽💚✌🏽

  • @joaofrombraszil1277
    @joaofrombraszil1277 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They read my mind, I was looking for videos about it to learn. Great lesson! These conversation lessons are always great to watch, even more than one time.

  • @claudiaborges28
    @claudiaborges28 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you so much! Very interesting!

  • @joshuab.7111
    @joshuab.7111 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the lesson and for your contribution to the world! 🌎

  • @armandofernandez6772
    @armandofernandez6772 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very Interesting Lesson. I´m gonna watch it twice because it is worth it.
    You and Kate are awesome!!

  • @oanhle1798
    @oanhle1798 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much

  • @Majdalbounai
    @Majdalbounai 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this informative lesson. A lot of confusing terms have been unpacked. 👍❤️

  • @ivaswan2397
    @ivaswan2397 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice! I am Czech living in Cali, thank you for your lesson. Good job! 👏

  • @guilhermevilla3354
    @guilhermevilla3354 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're amazing jack!! Love the channel

  • @redap.2062
    @redap.2062 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am feeling so lucky guys that my English teacher recommended your conversational lessons!! Thank you for sharing.

  • @michaelo7625
    @michaelo7625 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Extremely helpful!

  • @vm_c137
    @vm_c137 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such as amazing channel!!! You're helping me a lot!!!

  • @tuhoctiengAnhvoiGrace_Thuy
    @tuhoctiengAnhvoiGrace_Thuy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing this video!

  • @ronenr1405
    @ronenr1405 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, Bro !

  • @user-wd6wf2ds1f
    @user-wd6wf2ds1f 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much!!!!

  • @zexinzheng6619
    @zexinzheng6619 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much! I have learned so much from your videos.

  • @ruaruna
    @ruaruna 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved these podcasts. Jack and Kate u r doing a great work. Your wife is so natural and calm person, I dunno why but it feels like i am meditating. And I love your and her pronunciation. Thank uuuuu very much!!!!!

  • @The7cristina
    @The7cristina 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting!

  • @vm_c137
    @vm_c137 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amei o canal, nota 10!!!

  • @margaritamaripan3890
    @margaritamaripan3890 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You ver y mucho for this video. I'm learning more Word and fhases with you. You are very clear. Thanks again. Greeting from Patagonia Argentina..

  • @user-ut5ix7sd2g
    @user-ut5ix7sd2g 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're really a nice couple guys.. Thanks a lot for the lesson

  • @marcinskrzek3543
    @marcinskrzek3543 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The video ... the vlog is very interesing.
    I'm from Poland. Thanks for the list of English phrases.

  • @SandeepSingh-0009
    @SandeepSingh-0009 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks sir

  • @JaspalSingh-ec1qg
    @JaspalSingh-ec1qg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good, I like your conversation

  • @city2733
    @city2733 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    that was a good insight about the election in the usa. cool. thank you!

  • @mosharofhossen.7939
    @mosharofhossen.7939 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love from Bangladesh

  • @MahmoudAhmed-th9xz
    @MahmoudAhmed-th9xz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great

  • @alexandruprocop6360
    @alexandruprocop6360 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice discussion) It is difficul for me at the moment) But i will work hardly, and i think will finish this job))

  • @Lucky-lets-take-a-stap
    @Lucky-lets-take-a-stap 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Videos are very helpful ,love from india

  • @poemwindow7702
    @poemwindow7702 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love you both❤

  • @vm_c137
    @vm_c137 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Muito obrigado! Saudações do Brasil!

    • @vm_c137
      @vm_c137 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @wilson alonso giraldo quitian I said: "Thank you very much! Greetings from Brazil!"

  • @nikovald
    @nikovald 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great lesson, too many unknown words and very funny at: 27:06 Regards and thanks.

  • @valentinaluna5277
    @valentinaluna5277 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keep america great again

  • @marhermida53
    @marhermida53 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great topic. Only I noticed Kate is a little bit shy to speak about this topic. Great job. Thank you Kate and Jack

  • @loveitsooo
    @loveitsooo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Jack. Where are you from? I just wonder about your accent, I like it

  • @JackreedW
    @JackreedW 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very Useful Brother👍 and Please Inform Your Subscribers about the Importance of Communication, English and Personality, so that Your SUBSCRIBERS too CAN Achieve SUCCESS in their Life. 🙏

  • @alexnef5620
    @alexnef5620 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watch the David Pakman Show

  • @wail11590
    @wail11590 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What dose it mean ( there is always a lot of hype ) I mean the word " hype " what dose it mean ? Because it didn't give me a clear meaning in my dictionary.
    Secondly,, I have another question ,, which is correct ( over month or after month ) ?

    • @jaemanpark7184
      @jaemanpark7184 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      a lot of hype means there is a lot of advertisements

    • @wail11590
      @wail11590 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jaemanpark7184 thank you Milk 🌹

  • @wennesmota3860
    @wennesmota3860 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The voting process in Brazil is fast because we vote on electronic ballot.

  • @nicolaferraro9097
    @nicolaferraro9097 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kate is beautiful...😍

  • @bossman9569
    @bossman9569 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    English 🔤🔤🔤

  • @fahdalthobaiti9815
    @fahdalthobaiti9815 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So

  • @user-vf5ou4qc2b
    @user-vf5ou4qc2b ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty girl💗

  • @virginiapaulett6222
    @virginiapaulett6222 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sorry, I mean, the male teacher is great

  • @andriibalak7935
    @andriibalak7935 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Who wants to practice speaking English with me. My level is little high beginner

  • @chawengmueangtham631
    @chawengmueangtham631 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you have a letter

  • @Inspiredmind664
    @Inspiredmind664 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Donald Trump!!

  • @jacobfang4029
    @jacobfang4029 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is Jack and Kate a couple?

  • @Juvel13
    @Juvel13 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Of course this election will be very divisife, right ?

  • @rendilend4574
    @rendilend4574 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How about donald trump? I heard he was covid 19, isn't it?

  • @caothao6119
    @caothao6119 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We are not american who are eager to hear about election, it also impacts to people over the world, hope that Trump will be selected second time...

  • @virginiapaulett6222
    @virginiapaulett6222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The mail teacher is great, however the female teacher is not, needs to cut the aaah and aaaah; in between explanation

  • @chanangadesoonthorn3800
    @chanangadesoonthorn3800 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video talking about the U.S. election that is happening soon. I just hope D. Trump will win the election.

    • @ricardosanchezmedina1552
      @ricardosanchezmedina1552 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If the rusos helping again i think so, on the contrary Jain Baden will be the winner!!

  • @muslimman7499
    @muslimman7499 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    no laughing matter motherlover

  • @chemaniabdellah7104
    @chemaniabdellah7104 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much

  • @JackreedW
    @JackreedW 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very Useful Brother👍 and Please Inform Your Subscribers about the Importance of Communication, English and Personality, so that Your SUBSCRIBERS too CAN Achieve SUCCESS in their Life. 🙏