This is the first episode in a special pronunciation series. We’ll do four episodes in a row, each one focused on different sounds.

In this first episode, we’ll work on R and L.
Next time, we’ll practice the TH sound.
Then, we’ll look at V and B.
And finally, we’ll practice SH and CH.

So, step by step, you’ll train your pronunciation with word pairs, tongue twisters, and fun mini-stories.

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Welcome back, travelers! One last time, pack your bags — we’re heading west.

Today, we’ll visit the Southwest and the West.

In the Southwest, we have: Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
And in the West, we have: Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

That’s fifteen states in total! Today, we’ll take a closer look at Texas, Arizona, Colorado, California, Oregon, and Washington.

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This is the third episode of our state names series. This time, we’re traveling to the Midwest.

Let’s quickly list all the states in the Midwest:
They are: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

That’s twelve states in total! I’ll just focus on a few of the most representative ones: Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.

Get the text here: Speakenglishpodcast.com/357-us-state-name-stories-midwest/