Clooney Praises Biden. In this English lesson, you will learn the English phrasal verb, speaking out, crops, praise, a bit of history of the George Washington presidency, and so much more. 1. Praise - : To say good things about someone or something. - : George Clooney praised President Biden for making smart decisions. 2. Mega fundraiser - : A very big event where people give money to support a cause or a person. - : George Clooney helped with a mega fundraiser to support President Biden’s campaign. Sometimes, there are bake sales at my school to raise money for school clubs. 3. Mega fundraiser - : A person who is very good at raising a lot of money for a cause or a campaign. - : George Clooney became a mega fundraiser for President Biden, helping to collect millions of dollars for his campaign. Mega means big or large, but MAGA is very different. Make America Great Again. 4. Funds - : Money that is collected or saved for a special purpose. - : The funds raised at the event were used to support President Biden's re-election. 5. Op-Ed - : An article in a newspaper where someone shares their opinion. - : George Clooney wrote an op-ed about why he thinks President Biden is doing a good job now. 6. Speaking out - : When someone publicly says what they think about something important. - : George Clooney was speaking out about his concerns that President Biden might be too old to run for president. 7. Applauded - : To show approval or praise for someone’s actions. - : Many people applauded George Clooney for supporting President Biden after he praised him. Applauded is the verb, and applause is the noun. 8. Selfless - : When someone cares more about helping others than about themselves. - : George Clooney said that President Biden’s decisions are selfless because they help the country, not just himself. The Minnesota State Fair is a big event every year. It’s one of the largest fairs in the U.S. People enjoy rides, games, and lots of food. There are contests for animals, like cows and pigs, and people show their cooking and art skills. You can also learn about farming and see animals up close. The fair is a fun time for everyone. Fair season in the U.S. happens in late summer and early fall. Many states have fairs where people enjoy food, rides, and games. Farmers show their animals and crops, and there are concerts and parades. Fair season is a time to celebrate each state’s culture. 9. Economy - : How money is made and used in a place. - : Tim Walz said the Minnesota State Fair helps the economy because it brings in a lot of money. 10. Agriculture - : Farming, like growing crops and raising animals. - : Tim Walz said the fair is a great place to learn about agriculture because farmers show their animals and crops. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/usbrent/support