How Did World War I End?

Level 5News Stories2:49

Step 1: Vocabulary

Meet the key words used in this clip. Mark the ones you already know to focus on the new ones.

fighter plane
a fast military aircraft for air combat
tank/ˈteɪ̯ŋk/B1
xe tăng
In this lesson: an armored combat vehicle with heavy guns
battleship/ˈbætəlˌʃɪp/B2
thiết giáp hạm
In this lesson: a large warship with heavy armor and guns
S
spell the end of...
cause the end of...
signature/ˈsɪɡnətʃɝz/B1
chữ ký
In this lesson: a person’s name written by themselves
T
train carriage
one section or car of a train
defeat/dɪˈfiːt/B2
sự thất bại
In this lesson: win against someone, beat
A
armistice
an agreement to stop fighting
A
Allies
the countries that fought together in World War I (France, Britain, etc.)
evacuate/ɪˈvækjueɪt/B2
sơ tán
In this lesson: leave a place for safety
C
come into effect
start to happen
T
Treaty of Versailles
the peace agreement that ended World War I
R
repayments
money paid to settle a debt
T
terms/tɜːrmz/A2
điều khoản
In this lesson: parts or conditions of a treaty or agreement
D
devastate/ˈdevəsteɪt/C1
phá hoại
In this lesson: cause great damage
F
fall silent
stop making noise
F
frontlines
the area where armies meet and fight

Tip: Knowing the words before you listen makes the clip far easier to follow.