#357 US State Name Stories - Midwest

Hi, everybody! I'm Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. Recently, one of my students from Singapore asked me a very good question: "How does listening help me speak English?" Maybe you've wondered the same thing. You probably know that listening ...  Show more

Today, I want to talk about a story you probably know, at least a little: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. I thought this would be a fun way to discover—or maybe rediscover—a famous English story while practicing your English. Maybe you read Alice in Wonderland when you were you ...  Show more

In today's episode, we're talking to Camille Hanson, an ESL teacher and social media influencer who grew up in the U.P. - the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Buckle up! You're about to be immersed in an adventure; one that includes snow, lake life, deer flies, girls hunting with bow ...  Show more

Come along on an exciting podcast episode where we explore four extraordinary American states: Arkansas, Vermont, Nevada, and Alaska. In this captivating episode, we'll delve into their interesting histories, diverse cultures, stunning landscapes, and one-of-a-kind attract ...

There are 50 states in the US. Do you know how to pronounce all of them?

In this episode, I'm teaching you how to pronounce each one…and some might just surprise you!

A quick side note, there can be many different regional pronunciations of each state, so in this ...

"This is my kind of town, Chicago is." The home of Oprah, the Cubs, and deep dish pizza (the dawgs are better though). The third largest city in the US has....you guessed it....the third largest Chinatown. So hop on the "L" train to Cermak-Chinatown, listen ...