It's Raining Frozen Iguanas?! (This is NOT a Joke) 🥶
Sat Feb 07 2026
Did you know that in Florida, it can get so cold that frozen iguanas actually fall out of the trees? In today's lesson, we'll break down a real news report about this crazy phenomenon so you can learn 23 new English vocabulary words and phrases!📝 Read the news more easily with this FREE news vocabulary guide: https://american-english-with-brent.kit.com/bcb3b9f6f2💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/joinLink to Newscast: https://youtu.be/X-U-4EitYfg?si=MYRohQrLi2G40pTg1. Deep FreezeDefinition: A period of very cold weather where temperatures stay below freezing 32 degrees Fahrenheit Example: The garden vegetables did not survive the deep freeze last week.2. GrippingDefinition: Holding onto something very tightly; or having a powerful effect on an area.Example: A terrible winter storm is currently gripping the entire state.3. Historic Definition: Important in history; something very famous or significant that people will remember.Example: This is a historic day because it is the coldest temperature ever recorded here.4. Cold SnapDefinition: A sudden, short period of very cold weather.Example: We usually have warm winters, but this week we are having a cold snap.5. IguanasDefinition: Large lizards with a long tail that come from tropical areas like Central America.Example: In Florida, you can sometimes see green iguanas sitting in the trees.6. ApparentlyDefinition: Used to say that something seems to be true based on what you have heard or seen, but you are not 100% certain.Example: Apparently, it is going to rain tomorrow, so bring an umbrella.7. UnusuallyDefinition: In a way that is not common or normal; surprisingly.Example: It is unusually quiet in the classroom today.8. Cold-BloodedDefinition: An animal that cannot control its own body temperature; it becomes the same temperature as the air around it.Example: Snakes are cold-blooded, so they need the sun to get warm.9. HonestlyDefinition: Used to emphasize that you are telling the truth or your real opinion.Example: Honestly, I don't like cold weather at all.10. StunnedDefinition: Unable to move or react because of a shock (like a physical hit or extreme cold).Example: The lizard was stunned by the cold air and couldn't move its legs.11. Tropical ClimatesDefinition: Weather conditions that are generally hot and humid, usually found near the equator.Example: People who live in tropical climates are not used to wearing heavy winter coats.12. Freeze UpDefinition: To become stiff, solid, or unable to move because of the cold.Example: If you don't wear gloves, your fingers might freeze up.13. Thaw OutDefinition: To become warm again and stop being frozen.Example: We need to wait for the ice on the car window to thaw out.14. Spring BackDefinition: To quickly return to a normal active state after being pushed down or stopped.Example: The flowers looked dead in the winter, but they will spring back to life in May.15. Deal With ThisDefinition: To take action to solve a problem or handle a difficult situation.Example: My car is broken, and I don't have the money to deal with this right now.
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Did you know that in Florida, it can get so cold that frozen iguanas actually fall out of the trees? In today's lesson, we'll break down a real news report about this crazy phenomenon so you can learn 23 new English vocabulary words and phrases!📝 Read the news more easily with this FREE news vocabulary guide: https://american-english-with-brent.kit.com/bcb3b9f6f2💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/joinLink to Newscast: https://youtu.be/X-U-4EitYfg?si=MYRohQrLi2G40pTg1. Deep FreezeDefinition: A period of very cold weather where temperatures stay below freezing 32 degrees Fahrenheit Example: The garden vegetables did not survive the deep freeze last week.2. GrippingDefinition: Holding onto something very tightly; or having a powerful effect on an area.Example: A terrible winter storm is currently gripping the entire state.3. Historic Definition: Important in history; something very famous or significant that people will remember.Example: This is a historic day because it is the coldest temperature ever recorded here.4. Cold SnapDefinition: A sudden, short period of very cold weather.Example: We usually have warm winters, but this week we are having a cold snap.5. IguanasDefinition: Large lizards with a long tail that come from tropical areas like Central America.Example: In Florida, you can sometimes see green iguanas sitting in the trees.6. ApparentlyDefinition: Used to say that something seems to be true based on what you have heard or seen, but you are not 100% certain.Example: Apparently, it is going to rain tomorrow, so bring an umbrella.7. UnusuallyDefinition: In a way that is not common or normal; surprisingly.Example: It is unusually quiet in the classroom today.8. Cold-BloodedDefinition: An animal that cannot control its own body temperature; it becomes the same temperature as the air around it.Example: Snakes are cold-blooded, so they need the sun to get warm.9. HonestlyDefinition: Used to emphasize that you are telling the truth or your real opinion.Example: Honestly, I don't like cold weather at all.10. StunnedDefinition: Unable to move or react because of a shock (like a physical hit or extreme cold).Example: The lizard was stunned by the cold air and couldn't move its legs.11. Tropical ClimatesDefinition: Weather conditions that are generally hot and humid, usually found near the equator.Example: People who live in tropical climates are not used to wearing heavy winter coats.12. Freeze UpDefinition: To become stiff, solid, or unable to move because of the cold.Example: If you don't wear gloves, your fingers might freeze up.13. Thaw OutDefinition: To become warm again and stop being frozen.Example: We need to wait for the ice on the car window to thaw out.14. Spring BackDefinition: To quickly return to a normal active state after being pushed down or stopped.Example: The flowers looked dead in the winter, but they will spring back to life in May.15. Deal With ThisDefinition: To take action to solve a problem or handle a difficult situation.Example: My car is broken, and I don't have the money to deal with this right now.