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 Defector (n) - A person who leaves their own country to live in another.
 Demilitarised Zone (n) - A “demilitarised zone” is an area, agreed on by countries fighting, which cannot be occupied or used for military purposes by any country.
 Propaganda (n) - information, ideas, opinions, or images, often only giving one part of an argument, that are broadcast or published with the intention of influencing people's opinions.
 Espionage (n) - The practice of spying or obtaining secret information.
 Disillusioned (adj) - disappointed and unhappy because of discovering the truth about something or someone that you liked or respected.
 Ideological (adj) - based on or relating to a particular set of ideas or beliefs.
  Traitor (n) - a person who is not loyal or stops being loyal to their own country, social class, beliefs, etc.
  Intelligence (n) - secret information about the governments of other countries, especially enemy governments, or a group of people who collect and deal with this information.


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 Immigration (Noun): The act of moving to a foreign country for the purpose of residing there.
 Visa (Noun): An official authorization attached to a passport, permitting the holder to enter, leave, or stay in a foreign country for a period.
  Overwhelmed (Adjective): Feeling defeated or unable to cope.
  Bureaucratic (Adjective): Relating to the administration of governmental agencies characterized by excessive red tape and routine procedures.
  Language barrier (Noun): The difficulty that arises from differences in language between people who are trying to communicate with each other.
  Lonely (Adjective): Feeling sad and alone due to a lack of companionship or social interaction.
  Friendship (Noun): A close and supportive relationship between two or more people.


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Haiti is in the middle of another crisis. Gangs have taken over the capital city, another leader has resigned, and the future is uncertain.


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 Gang (Noun): A group of people who associate closely, for social reasons, criminal activities, or other common interests.
 Intervention (Noun): The action or process of intervening in a situation, typically to alter or prevent an outcome.
 Enslave (Verb): To make someone a slave.
 Reparation (Noun): The making of amends for a wrong one has done, by paying money to or otherwise helping those who have been wronged.
 Instability (Noun): The state of being unstable; often characterized by unpredictable changes.
 Overthrow (Verb): To remove from power, especially a government or ruler.
  Devastation (Noun): Severe and widespread destruction or damage.


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Botswana’s president made worldwide news headlines in April after he threatened to send 20,000 elephants to Germany. Why did he do this? What is the connection between elephants, hunting and conservation?


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 Big Game (Noun Phrase): Large and exotic animals, typically hunted for sport or trophy collection.
 Trophy (Noun): An object, such as an animal's head or horns, kept as a symbol of a successful hunt.
 Hunt (Verb): The act of capturing or killing wild animals.
 Endangered (Adjective): at risk of extinction or disappearance from the wild.
  Conservation (Noun): the protection and preservation of natural resources and ecosystems.
  Cull (Verb): to selectively slaughter a portion of a wild animal population for management purposes.
  Overpopulation (Noun): the condition of having too many individuals of a species in a given area.


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 IELTS: International English Language Testing System
 TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language
  Cambridge English Tests: Suite of standardized English language proficiency exams developed by Cambridge Assessment English
  TOEIC: Test of English for International Communication
  PTE: Pearson Test of English
  OET: Occupational English Test
  Duolingo English Test: Online English proficiency test offered by Duolingo
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  IELTS Life Skills: Specific version of the IELTS test for visa and immigration purposes
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What is coffee? Who was the first person to think of creating a drink from coffee beans? 
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 Brew (Verb): To prepare a beverage by extracting flavours from a substance through the use of hot water.
 Coffee Beans (Noun): The seeds of the coffee plant, often roasted and ground to make coffee.
  Roast (Verb): To heat coffee beans at a high temperature, typically in an oven or over an open flame, in order to enhance flavour and aroma.
  Aroma (Noun): A distinctive, usually pleasant smell, often associated with food or beverages.
  Consume (Verb): Eating food and drinking beverages.
  Spread (Verb): To extend something over an area or among a group of people, often referring to the distribution of information, products, or practices.


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253. US Soldier Defects to North Korea?: What is a Defection and Why Do People Defect? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

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