In this powerful English lesson, we look at real vocabulary and expressions used during a shocking helicopter crash in the Hudson River in New York. You’ll learn 23 important English words and phrases like wreckage, on board, blown away, remains, and horrendous — all in simple English. 👨‍🏫 Want me to be your private tutor? 💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. 📰 Get 15% off GROUND NEWS 🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼‍🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10 Helicopter Crash 1. Oh my goodness / Oh my gosh : Expressions of surprise or shock. : “Oh my goodness,” said a witness as the helicopter spiraled into the river. 2. On board : Being inside an aircraft. : Six people were on board the helicopter when it crashed. 3. On board : Agreeing with or supporting something. : I was very happy when the boss said that she was on board with my idea. 4. Wreckage : The broken remains of something that has been destroyed. : Divers searched the river for the helicopter’s wreckage. 5. Emerging : Coming into view or becoming known. : Details about the victims are emerging as the investigation continues. 6. Mangled : Badly twisted or damaged. : The mangled rotor was found near the crash site. 7. The remains : What is left after destruction or death. : The remains of the helicopter were pulled from the river. 8. Remains (verb) : To continue to exist. : The cause of the crash remains unknown. 9. Skeleton of itself : A very reduced or damaged version of something. : The helicopter was a skeleton of itself after the crash. 10. NTSB : National Transportation Safety Board, investigates transportation accidents. : The NTSB is examining the helicopter’s wreckage for clues. 11. Horrifying : Extremely shocking or frightening. : The horrifying crash left witnesses in disbelief. 12. Freezing the video : Pausing a video to examine a moment. : Investigators are freezing the video to study the helicopter’s descent. 13. Snapped Apart : To break suddenly into pieces. : The helicopter snapped apart and fell into the Hudson River. 14. Rotor : The spinning part of a helicopter that lifts it. : The rotor detached, leading to the helicopter’s fall. 15. Spiraling : Moving in circles downward. : The helicopter was spiraling before it hit the water. 16. Temps (temperature) : Short for temperatures. : Rescuers braved cold temps to reach the crash site. 17. Deceased : Dead. : All six individuals on the helicopter are deceased. 18. Chopper : Informal term for helicopter. : The chopper crashed shortly after takeoff. 19. Shifting north : Moving towards the north. : The helicopter was shifting north before it turned back. 20. CEO : The top leader of a company (Chief Executive Officer). : The CEO of the helicopter company gave a short statement after the crash. 21. Blown away (slang) : Extremely surprised or shocked. : I was blown away when I saw the video of the crash—it looked unreal. 22. Horrendous : Very bad or terrible. : The crash was a horrendous scene, with debris scattered across the water.