Learn English Podcast
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🌅Are you curious to learn more about the state of California? Do you know why it’s called the Golden State? Wonder what to do when you visit it? On today’s episode, we help you practice your listening comprehension by celebrating the 174th anniversary of California becoming state.
🎬In this special episode, we journey through the history, geography, and culture of the state. From the famous Gold Rush of 1849 that led to California’s statehood, to the stunning natural landscapes ranging from sunny coastlines to towering redwood forests, you’ll discover what makes this state truly unique.
🎧You’ll learn about how California became the most populated state in the U.S. and how its economy became one of the biggest in the world. Hear how California’s booming economy, centered around powerhouses like Hollywood and Silicon Valley, as well as its rich agricultural heritage as the “world’s salad bowl.”.
🔔 Practice your listening comprehension skills and learn English while learning about this aspect of American history! Don’t forget to hit the like button, subscribe, and ring the notification bell to join us for more language-learning!
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📚 Vocabulary List:
1) Nickname – A familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name.
2) Slogan – A short and memorable phrase used in advertising or associated with a particular group or product.
3) Gold rush – A period when many people moved to a place where gold had been discovered in hopes of becoming rich.
4) Influx – An arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things.
5) Statehood – The status of being a recognized independent state.
6) 49ers: people who migrated to California in 1849 during the gold rush
7) Cost of living – The amount of money needed to sustain a certain standard of living, including basic expenses such as housing, food, taxes, and healthcare.
8) Super bloom – An event where an unusually high number of wildflowers bloom at the same time, often after a lot of rain.
9) California Poppy – the state flower of California
10) Wildflower – A flower that grows in natural places without being deliberately cultivated.
11) Giant Sequoias/Redwoods – large, ancient trees found in California
12) Extinction – The state or process of a species, family, or larger group being or becoming extinct.
MEET THE HOST
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.
Melissa Cartagena
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🌅Are you curious to learn more about the state of California? Do you know why it’s called the Golden State? Wonder what to do when you visit it? On today’s episode, we help you practice your listening comprehension by celebrating the 174th anniversary of California becoming state.
🎬In this special episode, we journey through the history, geography, and culture of the state. From the famous Gold Rush of 1849 that led to California’s statehood, to the stunning natural landscapes ranging from sunny coastlines to towering redwood forests, you’ll discover what makes this state truly unique.
🎧You’ll learn about how California became the most populated state in the U.S. and how its economy became one of the biggest in the world. Hear how California’s booming economy, centered around powerhouses like Hollywood and Silicon Valley, as well as its rich agricultural heritage as the “world’s salad bowl.”.
🔔 Practice your listening comprehension skills and learn English while learning about this aspect of American history! Don’t forget to hit the like button, subscribe, and ring the notification bell to join us for more language-learning!
Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website:
Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/
Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpod
📚 Vocabulary List:
1) Nickname – A familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name.
2) Slogan – A short and memorable phrase used in advertising or associated with a particular group or product.
3) Gold rush – A period when many people moved to a place where gold had been discovered in hopes of becoming rich.
4) Influx – An arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things.
5) Statehood – The status of being a recognized independent state.
6) 49ers: people who migrated to California in 1849 during the gold rush
7) Cost of living – The amount of money needed to sustain a certain standard of living, including basic expenses such as housing, food, taxes, and healthcare.
8) Super bloom – An event where an unusually high number of wildflowers bloom at the same time, often after a lot of rain.
9) California Poppy – the state flower of California
10) Wildflower – A flower that grows in natural places without being deliberately cultivated.
11) Giant Sequoias/Redwoods – large, ancient trees found in California
12) Extinction – The state or process of a species, family, or larger group being or becoming extinct.