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 clip about a tragic plane crash in Washington D.C, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms,, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners.

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DC Crash
1. Tragedy: A very sad event, often involving death or suffering.
• The collision between the airplane and the helicopter was a tragedy that affected many families.
2. Tragic: Causing or characterized by extreme sadness or sorrow.
• The tragic accident led to a nationwide mourning.
3. Feared: To be afraid that something bad might have happened.
• Many people feared that there were no survivors after the crash.
4. Collision: When two objects hit each other with force.
• The collision between the jet and the helicopter occurred over the Potomac River.
5. Collide: To crash into each other.
• The two aircraft collided in mid-air near the airport.
6. Reagan National Airport: A major airport located near Washington, D.C.
• The flight was approaching Reagan National Airport when the accident happened.
7. Ronald Reagan: The 40th President of the United States, after whom the airport is named.
• Ronald Reagan served as President from 1981 to 1989.
8. Investigators: People who examine events to find out what happened.
• Investigators are looking into the cause of the crash.
9. Regional Jet: A small airplane used for short-distance flights.
• The regional jet was flying from Wichita to Washington, D.C.
10. Black Hawk Helicopter: A type of military helicopter used by the U.S. Army.
• The Black Hawk helicopter was on a training mission when the accident occurred.
11. Aircraft: Any vehicle that can fly, such as airplanes and helicopters.
• Both aircraft were severely damaged in the incident.
12. Potomac River: A river that flows through Washington, D.C.
• The wreckage fell into the Potomac River after the collision.
13. Dozen: A group of twelve.
• Rescue teams recovered over two dozen bodies from the river.
14. Recovered: To find and bring back something lost, especially a body after an accident.
• Divers recovered several bodies from the crash site.
15. Impact: The action of one object hitting another.
• The impact of the collision caused both aircraft to crash.
16. Massive: Very large in size or amount.
• There was a massive response from emergency services after the accident.
17. Search and Rescue: Operations to find and help people in danger.
• Search and rescue teams worked through the night to find survivors.
18. Search and Recovery: Operations to find and retrieve bodies after an accident.
• After determining there were no survivors, the mission shifted to search and recovery.
19. Approach: The path an aircraft follows when coming in to land.
• The jet was on its final approach to the airport when the collision happened.
20. Frantic: Done in a hurried and anxious way.
• Families made frantic calls seeking information about their loved ones.

21. Frigid: Very cold.
• Rescue operations were challenging due to the frigid water temperatures.
22. Grim Task: A very sad and serious job.
• Recovering bodies from the crash site was a grim task for the responders.
23. Highly Complex: Very complicated and difficult to understand or deal with.
• The investigation into the crash is highly complex.
24. Responders: People who come to help when there’s an emergency.
• First responders arrived quickly at the scene of the accident.
25. Wichita, Kansas: A city in the central United States, where the flight began.
• The flight took off from Wichita, Kansas, heading to Washington, D.C.
26. Service Members: People who are part of the military.
• Three service members were on board the Black Hawk helicopter.
27. Multiple: More than one; several.
• Multiple agencies are involved in the investigation.
28. Taking the Lead: Taking charge or being the most important in an effort.
• The D.C. Police Department is taking the lead in investigating the crash.
29. Halted: Stopped or paused something.
• All flights were halted for a short period of time at Reagan National Airport after the accident.