Learn English Podcast
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✈️ In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, we are celebrating the anniversary of California becoming a state by talking about three of the most iconic places in the state: the Golden Gate Bridge, the redwood forests, and the Hollywood sign. These sites are not only exciting to see but also have interesting histories.
We start with the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. We explain why the bridge was built, how it helped people travel, and why its color is so unique. Then, we go to Northern California to visit the redwood forests, which are some of the tallest and oldest trees in the world. Finally, we move to Southern California to talk about the Hollywood sign. At first, it was only an advertisement for houses, but today it is one of the most famous symbols of movies and Los Angeles.
You will hear how each one became a symbol of California and why many people visit them from all around the world. We also give tips about how to best see these places in California. By the end of the episode, you will know new English words, more about California’s history and culture, and how these landmarks continue to attract visitors from all over the world. Tune in now to practice your listening comprehension and grow your vocabulary while learning about these amazing sites! 🎧
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📝 Vocabulary list:
1) Iconic: very famous and easily recognizable.
2) Landmarks: a well-known building or place that is easily identified.
3) Gold rush: a large movement of people to an area where gold has been found.
4) Fog: a thick cloud of tiny water droplets that limits visibility.
5) Natural wonder: a beautiful natural place or feature.
6) Conservation movement: a movement to protect the environment.
7) Upscale: of high quality, luxurious.
8) Disrepair: the state of being in bad condition because of a lack of maintenance.
📜 SOURCES
Golden Gate Bridge: Welcome Center, Berkeley library, and Golden Gate History
Redwoods: National Park Service
Hollywood Sign: Westhoof and Hollywood Sign History
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Hello, I am Dr. C.
Melissa Cartagena, aka Dr. C, is a TESOL certified English teacher from the United States who has been teaching English online to non-native speakers since 2021. She had her own language journey that showed her the value of comprehensible input while learning a language. Dr. C took Spanish in high school, but could barely even introduce herself even though she received “A’s” in her Spanish classes. After a decade of trying and failing to learn Spanish using expensive software and apps, she decided to find the most effective way to learn a language.
Her search led her to theories of Steve Kaufmann and Stephen Krashen, both of whom argue that comprehensible input, such as listening and reading, as the key to fluency. Comprehensible input and hearing a language in context is how we all learn our first language as children. Using their method, she was able to learn more Spanish in two months than she had in the previous decade. Invigorated by her success, she became certified to teach English and started giving classes online to help others who were on their own language journey.
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✈️ In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, we are celebrating the anniversary of California becoming a state by talking about three of the most iconic places in the state: the Golden Gate Bridge, the redwood forests, and the Hollywood sign. These sites are not only exciting to see but also have interesting histories.
We start with the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. We explain why the bridge was built, how it helped people travel, and why its color is so unique. Then, we go to Northern California to visit the redwood forests, which are some of the tallest and oldest trees in the world. Finally, we move to Southern California to talk about the Hollywood sign. At first, it was only an advertisement for houses, but today it is one of the most famous symbols of movies and Los Angeles.
You will hear how each one became a symbol of California and why many people visit them from all around the world. We also give tips about how to best see these places in California. By the end of the episode, you will know new English words, more about California’s history and culture, and how these landmarks continue to attract visitors from all over the world. Tune in now to practice your listening comprehension and grow your vocabulary while learning about these amazing sites! 🎧
🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website:
Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/
Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpod
Take lessons with me: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8531387
📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbb
Affiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msusc
📝 Vocabulary list:
1) Iconic: very famous and easily recognizable.
2) Landmarks: a well-known building or place that is easily identified.
3) Gold rush: a large movement of people to an area where gold has been found.
4) Fog: a thick cloud of tiny water droplets that limits visibility.
5) Natural wonder: a beautiful natural place or feature.
6) Conservation movement: a movement to protect the environment.
7) Upscale: of high quality, luxurious.
8) Disrepair: the state of being in bad condition because of a lack of maintenance.
📜 SOURCES
Golden Gate Bridge: Welcome Center, Berkeley library, and Golden Gate History
Redwoods: National Park Service
Hollywood Sign: Westhoof and Hollywood Sign History
